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Jul 8, 2017
Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 preview for PCs with Edge, shell, notification, input, gaming, Task Manager, and Hyper-V improvements. This is the sixth build of the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which is slated to arrive later this year (likely in September).
Windows 10 is a service, meaning it was built in a very different way from its predecessors so it can be regularly updated with not just fixes, but new features, too.
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As the expected fall debut of Apple’s new phones nears, rumors have taken hold about the new models this week, based on new reports from analysts and leaks from Apple’s supply chain. As with all speculative reports, it’s best to take this information with a grain of salt. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Following are some of the rumors that were heard so far about the next iPhone.
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Ace physicist Stephen Hawking gives humanity 1,000 years on Earth before it is wiped out—and 100 years to get out and colonize other planets. Such talk, and, of course, the quintessential human yearning for exploration and discovery, has fueled the search for alternative homes. Every now and then, reports of Earth-like conditions in our solar system and Earth-like planets elsewhere in the galaxy send frissons of excitement down humanity’s spine. But, when it comes to colonizing extra-Earth bodies, nowhere do we turn to with more hope than Mars.
Read More →Jul 6, 2017
Most experts believe the first industry to be upended by autonomous driving will be the trucking sector. What better use case for driverless technology than long-haul trucking where most of the driving is confined to the highway? The Swedish startup Einride certainly buys into this vision. It recently unveiled a prototype of a self-driving truck that completely lacks a steering wheel, pedals, a windshield, and, well, the whole cabin, really.
Read More →Jul 2, 2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is far from launch, but, thanks to leaks, we’ve already come to know quite a lot about the upcoming flagship. The latest one comes from Weibo user Ice Universe, who has quoted Korean media to disclose specifications of Galaxy Note 8. According to the user, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will feature a 6.3-inch 2K Super AMOLED curved display, and 18:5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 835 processor along with 6GB RAM.
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IBM has announced that it has been selected by a consortium of seven of Europe’s largest banks to build and host a new trade finance platform based on IBM Blockchain powered by Hyperledger Fabric. The platform is designed to simplify and facilitate domestic and cross-border trade for small and medium enterprises in Europe, while helping to increase overall trade transaction transparency.
Through a global competitive bidding process, IBM was selected by the Digital Trade Chain Consortium which consists of Deutsche Bank, HSBC, KBC, Natixis, Rabobank, Societe Generale and Unicredit.
Read More →Jul 1, 2017
IBM and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced recently that they are collaborating on a neural network based supercomputing system, which is powered by a 64-chip array of the IBM TrueNorth Neurosynaptic System. This scalable platform will feature an end-to-end software ecosystem designed to enable deep neural-network learning and information discovery. The system’s advanced pattern recognition and sensory processing power will be the equivalent of 64 million neurons and 16 billion synapses, while the processor component will consume minimum amount of energy (~ 10 Watts).
Read More →Jun 25, 2017
OnePlus on Thursday officially launched OnePlus 5, their premium flagship smartphone.
A statement from the Founder and CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau, says :
The OnePlus 5 showcases our obsessive attention to detail and our focus on delivering the best user experience possible.We have applied this approach to all aspects of the OnePlus 5. For example, the dual camera provides some of the clearest photos in the smartphone market today and gives users more control to take stunning photos in all conditions.
Read More →Jun 24, 2017
Apple-1, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s first computer which debuted in 1976 has been bought by an unidentified person for $365,000.
According to a Fortune report, auction house Christie’s sold the original and working Apple-1 computer at an auction at its New York City office last week.
Although there were similar computers on sale from other manufacturers, Apple-1 came with a pre-assembled motherboard, which “put Apple far ahead of its competitors”, according to Christie’s auction listing.
Read More →Jun 22, 2017
Facebook has started testing new tools in India to give privacy-conscious individuals more control over who can download and share their profile photos.
Facebook announced yesterday that it has begun testing new tools in India to give privacy-conscious individuals more control over who can download and share their profile photos. The company also said that they hope to expand these features to other countries soon, based on what they learn from their experience in India.
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