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New technology is eroding your right to tinker with things you own - The Economist

19-06-2017 16:21 via economist.com

The Economist
New technology is eroding your right to tinker with things you own
The Economist
CONSUMERS across America can thank a recent ruling by the Supreme Court for granting them the right to do whatever they want with gizmos and gadgets they own. Eh? Surely, one might think, ownership automatically confers such a right. In an increasing ...and more »

Quicker, safer and cheaper â€” Blockchain can disrupt 150-yr-old global payments model

19-06-2017 13:55

Conducting international money transfers through distributed ledger technology could provide real time settlement at negligible costs.

Motorola eyes larger role in India#39;s affordable smartphone market

19-06-2017 13:46

Motorola is accelerating its efforts to cash in on the affordable smartphone (Rs 6,000-10,000) segment in India with the launch of #39;Moto C Plus#39; for Rs 6,999.

YouTube to Combat Terrorism Through These Four Steps

19-06-2017 12:29

In an op-ed in the Financial Times, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel of Google Kent Walker, wrote that YouTube has been working with various governments and law enforcement agencies to identify and remove this content and has invested in systems that help with that task.

Xiaomi Launches Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2, Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini, 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 And 20000mAh Power Bank 2

19-06-2017 12:29

Xiaomi today announced the launch of a range of accessories in India, including Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2, Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini, 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2, and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2.

Watch The 'Tech And Auto Show': Volkswagen Tiguan, Honor 8 Lite & More

19-06-2017 12:29

Don't forget to tune into the show every Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 1:30 PM only on CNN-News18.

Uber Rival 'Taxify' Offers Larger Profit Share to Drivers

19-06-2017 12:29

Upstarts across the world, such as Lyft Inc and Ola, are trying to catch Uber in the on-demand car-ride market by securing brand loyalty.

Two China Supercomputers Still Fastest in The World

19-06-2017 12:29

A Chinese supercomputer has topped the rankings maintained by researchers in the US and Germany for nine times in a row.

Technology to Charge Cellphones, Electric Cars Wirelessly While Moving Developed by Scientists

19-06-2017 12:29

The technology could one day be used to charge electric cars on the highway, or medical implants and cell phones as you walk nearby.

New Chinese Communication Satellite Fails to Enter Orbit

19-06-2017 12:29

The exact reason for the failure is under investigation.

NASA Orion Spacecraft Passes Major Safety Test

19-06-2017 12:29

The motor was fastened to a vertical test stand with its nozzles pointed toward the sky for the test.

Moto Z Selling For Rs 29,999 on Amazon India Ahead of Moto Z2 Launch

19-06-2017 12:29

Motorola Moto Z is now available for a limited period discount price of Rs 29,999 on Amazon.in.

Google Could be Facing Record Fine in EU Antitrust Case

19-06-2017 12:29

In the other cases, the EU is examining Google's AdSense advertising service and its Android mobile phone software.

Facebook Post Showing London Fire Victim Lands Man in Jail

19-06-2017 12:29

Omega Mwaikambo, 43, was sentenced to three months at Westminster Magistrates' Court after he admitted to posting the pictures.

Dutch Firm 'PAL-V' Aiming For First Flying Car by 2018

19-06-2017 12:29

While several futuristic projects are under way in different countries, a Dutch design may be the first one sold and soaring into the skies.

Another Gunman Shooting in US Captured on Facebook Live

19-06-2017 12:29

According to Myrtle Beach Police, a fight broke out and one of the belligerents pulled a gun and fired.

Samsung 'Bixby' Assistant to Get an English Voice-Over

19-06-2017 10:10

Bixby boasts of "deep-learning" AI technology, allowing it to better communicate with users as it accumulates data.

OnePlus 5 Will Come With a Smaller Battery Than OnePlus 3T

19-06-2017 10:10

OnePlus 5 will come loaded with a 3300 mAh battery along with Dash charging.

OnePlus 5 Images Leaked: Here's How the Next OnePlus Looks

19-06-2017 10:10

OnePlus 5 images have already been leaked on various websites on the Internet.

OnePlus 5 Crosses 5.27 Lakh Registrations Online

19-06-2017 10:10

In India, the OnePlus 5 is set to launch on June 22, as opposed to a June 20 global launch and will be available for sale on Amazon India e-commerce website.

Motorola Moto C Plus Launched For Rs 6,999: All You Should Know

19-06-2017 10:10

The Moto C Plus will be exclusive available on Flipkart starting June 20, 12PM.

Vivo to Launch First Smartphone With On-screen Fingerprint Sensor?

19-06-2017 07:53

While South Korean tech major Samsung continues to rule the smartphone market, Vivo's rise to the fifth spot testifies its strong foothold in India.

OnePlus 5 Seen on TV Ad During India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2017 Final Match

19-06-2017 07:53

Putting an end to speculations, OnePlus revealed the much-awaited OnePlus 5 during the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2017 match.

Moto C Plus to Launch in India Today: Here's The Expected Price, Specifications and More

19-06-2017 07:53

Motorola's E series, which represented the company's budget series for quite a long time, has now been replaced by Moto C lineup.

Mobile Data Consumption Rose 142% in Last 3 Years: NITI Aayog

19-06-2017 07:53

Mobile data consumption per subscriber in India has risen by 142% in the last three years, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said.

Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Others Mark Father's Day With Social Media Posts

19-06-2017 07:53

Zuckerberg's equation with his father has been revealed in many incidents, with a recent video showing Zuckerberg's reaction on receiving his appointment letter from Harvard University.

Amazon-Whole Foods Market Deal Seen as Disruptor of Grocery Business

19-06-2017 07:53

The biggest player in the fragmented market is Wal-Mart with 14.5 percent, with Kroger second with 7.2 percent.

AI Powered Robot 'Shimon' Writes And Composes Own Music

19-06-2017 07:53

Aside from giving the machine a seed, or the first four measures to use as a starting point, no humans were involved in either the composition or the performance of the music.

90% Jio Users Chose Prime, Most Ready to Continue on Network: Report

19-06-2017 07:53

Around 68 per cent of the surveyed Jio users said that they have negotiated with their incumbent telecom operators and have got around 10-40 per cent cheaper tariffs.

Hyperloop technology could make Melbourne to Sydney quicker than plane - Herald Sun

19-06-2017 03:47 via heraldsun.com.au

Herald Sun
Hyperloop technology could make Melbourne to Sydney quicker than plane
Herald Sun
FORGET the Melbourne-Sydney rivalry: a rapid transport link between the cities could see them become an economic “mega-region” within a decade. Australia's booming population could result in an eastern seaboard powerhouse to match others in the ...and more »

Smart city: using technology to tackle traffic and social isolation in Melbourne - The Guardian

19-06-2017 01:40 via theguardian.com

The Guardian
Smart city: using technology to tackle traffic and social isolation in Melbourne
The Guardian
One of the Resilient Melbourne Citymart Challenge ideas makes it easier for parents to ask other parents for help juggling transport requirements. Photograph: Alamy. Guardian sustainable business · Smart cities ...

Salesforce CMO: Technology is here to solve healthcare's problems - MedCity News

19-06-2017 01:03 via medcitynews.com

MedCity News
Salesforce CMO: Technology is here to solve healthcare's problems
MedCity News
In a phone interview, Salesforce Chief Medical Officer Joshua Newman outlined why he's optimistic about the company's Health Cloud platform, its recent initiatives and how technology in healthcare can be used for collective gain. This exchange has been ...

Google says it will do more to suppress terrorist propaganda - THE BUSINESS TIMES

19-06-2017 00:53 via businesstimes.com.sg

THE BUSINESS TIMES
Google says it will do more to suppress terrorist propaganda
THE BUSINESS TIMES
Alphabet Inc's Google says it is creating new policies and practices to suppress terrorism-related videos, a response to UK lawmakers who have said the internet is a petri dish for radical ideology. PHOTO: REUTERS. [NEW YORK] Alphabet Inc's Google says ...
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New technology is eroding your right to tinker with things you own - The Economist

Quicker, safer and cheaper â€” Blockchain can disrupt 150-yr-old global payments model

Motorola eyes larger role in India#39;s affordable smartphone market

YouTube to Combat Terrorism Through These Four Steps

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Xiaomi Launches Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2, Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini, 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 And 20000mAh Power Bank 2

Watch The 'Tech And Auto Show': Volkswagen Tiguan, Honor 8 Lite & More

Uber Rival 'Taxify' Offers Larger Profit Share to Drivers

Two China Supercomputers Still Fastest in The World

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Technology to Charge Cellphones, Electric Cars Wirelessly While Moving Developed by Scientists

New Chinese Communication Satellite Fails to Enter Orbit

NASA Orion Spacecraft Passes Major Safety Test

Moto Z Selling For Rs 29,999 on Amazon India Ahead of Moto Z2 Launch

Google Could be Facing Record Fine in EU Antitrust Case

Facebook Post Showing London Fire Victim Lands Man in Jail

Dutch Firm 'PAL-V' Aiming For First Flying Car by 2018

Another Gunman Shooting in US Captured on Facebook Live

Samsung 'Bixby' Assistant to Get an English Voice-Over

OnePlus 5 Will Come With a Smaller Battery Than OnePlus 3T

OnePlus 5 Images Leaked: Here's How the Next OnePlus Looks

OnePlus 5 Crosses 5.27 Lakh Registrations Online

Motorola Moto C Plus Launched For Rs 6,999: All You Should Know

Vivo to Launch First Smartphone With On-screen Fingerprint Sensor?

OnePlus 5 Seen on TV Ad During India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2017 Final Match

Moto C Plus to Launch in India Today: Here's The Expected Price, Specifications and More

Mobile Data Consumption Rose 142% in Last 3 Years: NITI Aayog

Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Others Mark Father's Day With Social Media Posts

Amazon-Whole Foods Market Deal Seen as Disruptor of Grocery Business

AI Powered Robot 'Shimon' Writes And Composes Own Music

90% Jio Users Chose Prime, Most Ready to Continue on Network: Report

Hyperloop technology could make Melbourne to Sydney quicker than plane - Herald Sun

Smart city: using technology to tackle traffic and social isolation in Melbourne - The Guardian

Salesforce CMO: Technology is here to solve healthcare's problems - MedCity News

Google says it will do more to suppress terrorist propaganda - THE BUSINESS TIMES