Microsoft could potentially show off its next version of its HoloLens mixed-reality goggles at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the end of February, given a press invitation to an event there. Could Microsoft show off its next HoloLens device at Mobile World Congress 2019? Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreResistors are an odd bunch. Why would you have 1.0 Ω resistors, then a 1.1 Ω resistor, but there’s no resistors in between 4.7 Ω and 5.6 Ω? This is a question that has been asked for decades, but the answer is actually quite simple. Resistors are manufactured according to their tolerance, not their value.
Read MoreThe centuries-old, paper-based trading process of the oil and gas industry was overhauled last year, courtesy of the blockchain and an industry consortium originally including Shell, BP, ABN Amro, ING, and Societe Generale. The industry platform, called VAKT, announced yesterday that a host of new petrochemical and oil giants – including Chevron, Total, and Reliance –
Read MoreBrandon Gomez / CNBC: Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go, raises $245M Series C led by IVP at a $4B valuation and says it’s working on Harry Potter games — Augmented reality developer Niantic said Wednesday it has raised $245 million in a Series C funding round led by venture capital firm IVP. Niantic, the
Read MoreTech’s loudest critics argue that the gears of government are turning too slowly. But that’s actually another reason why calls to simply throw out measured approaches to regulating competition are dangerous, despite their populist appeal. Is the tech backlash going askew? Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 19. Here are the biggest things you can’t miss from the show floor, including the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 and the 2020 Ford Explorer. 2019 Detroit Auto Show biggest debuts: Shelby Mustang GT500, Ford Explorer and more – Roadshow
Read MoreFord has become the latest company to jump on the blockchain pilot bandwagon. The American car manufacturing giant is conducting a blockchain trial in a bid to trace cobalt, found in the lithium-ion batteries used by electric cars, from a Chinese-owned mine in the Congo. Ford is using decentralized ledger technology to ensure that none
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: Lenovo is partnering with Verizon to reintroduce the Motorola Razr phone with a foldable screen, at a price starting at ~$1,500 — Motorola seeks to revive flip phone that was dethroned by the iPhone a decade ago — The Motorola Razr phone is making a comeback. Sources: Lenovo is partnering with
Read MoreThe drop-top is barely 100 pounds heavier than the coupe. McLaren 600LT Spider drops the Longtail's top – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDoogee — and I think they’ll forgive me for saying this — has a propensity for releasing strange phones. Remember the Doogee Mix 2 phone? Y’know, the one which had to be flipped 180 degrees in order to take a selfie? Well, the Doogee S90 is weirder. Unequivocally. At its core, this is a ruggedized
Read MoreAbout three-fourths of the Facebook users in a Pew Research Center survey said they were not aware of the Ad Preferences page, which lists their personal traits made available to advertisers. Facebook Advertising Profiles Are a Mystery to Most Users, Survey Says Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhen Charles “Chuck” Yeager reached a speed of Mach 1.06 while flying the Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis in 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound in controlled level flight. Specifying that he reached supersonic speed “in controlled level flight” might seem superfluous, but it’s actually a very important distinction. There had been several
Read MoreAnd about half say they’re uncomfortable with it, says a study by the Pew Research Center. Most users don't know Facebook keeps a list of their interests, traits – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLarry Dignan / ZDNet: App Annie State of Mobile report: app store consumer spending was ~$100B in 2018, up 75% from 2016, global app downloads were ~194B in 2018, up 35% from 2016 — App Annie’s 2019 State of Mobile report has a bevy of factoids and projections enterprises need to consider as they take
Read MoreMake has gathered up some of their most useful training into a series of awesome eBooks, including 15 assembled in this massive The Make: Arduino Hacker eBook Bundle from TNW Deals. Right now, you can pick up the entire collection at just over $1 per book, only $19.99. Get 15 Arduino eBooks of the coolest
Read MoreRyan Browne / CNBC: Fractal Analytics, which helps enterprises make decisions by using machine-learning algorithms, raises $200M from private equity firm Apax — – Fractal is now valued at $500 million following the investment, according to a source familiar with the deal. — Apax bought existing shares owned … Fractal Analytics, which helps enterprises make
Read MoreSparkly and new. Twitter lets Android users switch to chronological timeline – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLarry Dignan / ZDNet: Veeam, which specializes in on-premises backup and recovery software for enterprises, raises $500M led by Insight Venture Partners — Veeam said that the capital from Insight Venture Partners will help organic and inorganic growth plans. — Veeam, a privately held data management company … Veeam, which specializes in on-premises backup and
Read More{$inline_image}Facial recognition technology has progressed to a point where it now interprets emotions in facial expressions. This type of analysis is increasingly used in daily life. For example, companies can use facial recognition software to help with hiring decisions. Other programs scan the faces in crowds to identify threats to public safety. Unfortunately, this technology
Read MoreCore Ethereum developers have delayed the scheduled Constantinople upgrade after a code audit revealed the proposed software updates introduced dangerous security vulnerabilities to Ethereum smart contracts. The Ethereum Foundation announced the change of plans late Tuesday, less than a day before a maintenance-centric “hard fork” was originally set to take place. “Out of an abundance
Read MoreTechnology created a perfect fit, but good luck trying to kill off $2 shoelaces. What it's like wearing Nike's 0 self-lacing Adapt BB sneakers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Fiserve is buying payments giant First Data in a $22B all-stock deal; Fiserve’s CEO Jeffery Yabuki will become CEO of the combined entity — While we will continue to see a lot of consolidation among smaller startups in the area of financial technology, or fintech, there are also some much …
Read MoreTake a look at some of the smart exercise tech that’s here to help you get a great home workout. Fitness equipment that's clever enough for your smart home – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe son of the original’s director is charge of “the next chapter in the original franchise.” Ghostbusters to return to original movie universe, directed by Jason Reitman – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe tested out a bunch of exercise equipment to see what works — and doesn’t work — in today’s connected homes. Bring the gym home with this smart fitness tech – CNET Source: CNet
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