Technology
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
over 5 years ago
The 11 biggest Apple announcements of 2019 so far (AAPL)
The biggest Apple announcements of 2019 so farEver since the very first iPad, Apple's tablets have had to obey the rules of the iPhone's operating system, despite the two devices serving very different needs.At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, though, the ...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
over 3 years ago
JW Player raises $100M to build subscriptions and other monetization tools around its video software
JW Player, a very early mover in the market for online video technology — it powered YouTube’s first video player, before Google acquired it and it built its own — has long been profitable through a business model of providing one-to-many video streaming tool…
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
about 5 years ago
NASA launches a new Earth-like planet hunting telescope using a giant balloon
NASA launches a new planet-hunting telescope using a giant balloon – TechCrunchA new telescope will seek out planets that resemble Earth from a height of around 125,000 feet, using special optical technology that will filter out light from the stars they orbit to provide ...continued
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Muriel
@Muriel -
over 5 years ago
Solo.io wants to bring order to service meshes with centralized management hub – TechCrunch
As containers and microservices have proliferated, a new kind of tool called the service mesh has developed to help manage and understand interactions between services. While Kubernetes has emerged as the clear container orchestration tool of choice, there is much less ce...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
over 5 years ago
Sick of Facebook and Twitter? Google is taking another swing at social media
Sick of Facebook and Twitter? Google introduces ShoelaceGoogle wants to “supercharge your social life” with a new app made by its experimental arm Area 120. The budding social media app is called Shoelace.Shoelace is aimed at growing your social circle rather than reachin...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
over 4 years ago
IBM's Withdrawal Won't Mean the End of Facial Recognition
To some in the tech industry, facial recognition increasingly looks like toxic technology. To law enforcement, it’s an almost irresistible crime-fighting tool.IBM is the latest company to declare facial recognition too troubling. CEO Arvind Krishna told members of Congres...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
2 months ago
Labor Day: Babbel Slashes Prices Even Further—Enjoy 76% Off Your Path to Fluency
Take advantage of Labor Day to unlock a world of language learning with Babbel's incredible offer.
3 minutes read
Jarod
@Jarod -
almost 4 years ago
Acer’s latest gaming monitors include its first with HDMI 2.1
Acer has announced three new gaming monitors at CES 2021, including the Nitro XV28 that supports HDMI 2.1 to display 4K resolution at up to 120Hz. It also showed off the Predator XB27 and XB32, two monitors with HDR and support for Nvidia G-Sync technology.
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Jerrold
@Jerrold -
over 1 year ago
Toyota Unveils Groundbreaking EV Battery Technology
A recent technical briefing was conducted by Toyota, during which the company highlighted its objectives to develop superior electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, boost aerodynamics, and modernize production processes. Toyota is continuing to focus on a h…
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Josiah
@Josiah -
over 3 years ago
Curran Biotech’s new nanocoating could prevent indoor transmission of COVID-19
A new nanocoating from Curran Biotech could dramatically improve air filtration to prevent the spread of COVID-19 indoors. Their Capture Coating technology acts as a supplement to any household or commercial HVAC system by bonding to the filter fibers, giving…
4 minutes read
Minnie
@Minnie -
8 months ago
The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI
Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement that algorithms are checked for bias, will “put the public interest first.”
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Teagan
@Teagan -
8 months ago
Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up
Autonomous vehicle tech has proven tricky for even the most sophisticated tech developers. But Tesla seems to be staking its future on it.
4 minutes read
Myles
@Myles -
about 3 years ago
Advocates Struggle to Control Police Use of Surveillance Tech
A key backer of a 2018 Oakland law to rein in tools like automated license plate readers says the city is not following the rules.
4 minutes read
Jerrold
@Jerrold -
over 5 years ago
BMW shows revives “lost” concept car
BMW revives 'lost' concept carThe Garmisch Bertone Concept made its premiere at the 1970 Geneva Auto Show, then it vanished. The vehicle was created as a provocation to the BMW group. It's sleek design and bold kidney grill have been evident in the BMW line up for decades...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
over 5 years ago
Chaos on the way? Premier League chief admits VAR will 'create some controversy' during first season
Chaos on the way? Premier League chief admits VAR will 'create some controversy' during first season — RT Sport NewsThe controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is coming to the Premier League this season, with the league's interim CEO warning to expect controve...continued
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Webster
@Webster -
over 5 years ago
People.ai, the predictive sales startup, raises $60M at around $500M valuation – TechCrunch
The best salespeople like to pride themselves on having both a sixth sense when it comes to closing a deal, and a healthy amount of persuasive magic to get a sale over the line. Now, a startup that says it can help any salesperson be like those top people, and help those ...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
over 1 year ago
iPhone 15 Could Feature Stacked Battery Technology
Apple's iPhone 15 lineup could feature stacked battery technology for increased energy density and prolonged lifespan, a recent rumor claims. iPhone 15 lineup dummy models. According to the Twitter user "RGcloudS," the iPhone 15 lineup will feature st…
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Teagan
@Teagan -
4 months ago
Cutting-Edge Technology Could Massively Reduce the Amount of Energy Used for Air Conditioning
Roughly 10 percent of the world’s energy is used for cooling, with much of the necessary electricity generated by fossil fuels. Companies need to make AC much more efficient—as soon as possible.%20-%20Credit%20Nostromo%20Energy.png)
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Abbie
@Abbie -
over 3 years ago
Ghost raises $100M Series D for autonomous driving and crash prevention tech
Autonomous driving system developer Ghost Locomotion has raised a $100 million Series D funding round, led by Sutter Hill Ventures. Returning investor Founders Fund also participated in the round, along with Coatue. The money will be used toward R&D as the co…
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Giovanni
@Giovanni -
over 4 years ago
Walmart Employees Are Out to Show Its Anti-Shoplifting AI Doesn't Work
In January, my coworker received a peculiar email. The message, which she forwarded to me, was from a handful of corporate Walmart employees calling themselves the “Concerned Home Office Associates.” (Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, is often referred to a...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
5 months ago
Japan is bracing for rage against the vending machine
Japan still loves cash and vending machines, but new banknotes containing hologram technology won't work in many machines without upgrades.
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Jerrold
@Jerrold -
over 3 years ago
Holoride deploys Elrond blockchain and NFTs in prep for 2022 market launch
Holoride, the Audi spinoff that’s creating an in-vehicle XR passenger entertainment experience, is deploying blockchain technology and NFTs as the next stage in its preparation for a 2022 market launch. The company, which closed a $12 million Series A in Apr…
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Bart
@Bart -
over 3 years ago
Ford takes aim at Tesla, GM with its new hands-free driving system
Ford will debut its new hands-free driving feature on the 2021 F-150 pickup truck and certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E models through a software update later this year, technology that the automaker developed to rival similar systems from Tesla and GM. That hands-…
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Webster
@Webster -
about 3 years ago
How to Speed Up Your Wireless Charging (and Actually Make It Useful)
As cool and convenient as wireless charging can be, boy is it slow. We’ve talked about how inefficient wireless charging is, especially compared to traditional wired charging. However, the technology has made huge leaps in recent years; some smartphones can w…
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Casper
@Casper -
over 2 years ago
Scientists say this new satellite is a game changer for tracking how our environment is changing
Space technology has long been used to help forecast weather, spot wildfires and aide scientists' understanding of the climate crisis. But this next-generation German satellite is being called a game changer for its ability to use more than 250 colors to prod…
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