According to reports, Apple is in talks to invest $ 1 billion in the SoftBank Vision Fund — aimed at investing in emerging technologies. That could help Apple gain insight into recent tech innovations.
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When we think of aluminum Christmas trees, we think of the Charlie Brown Christmas special. And Charles Schulz nailed that one. We look at a few other looks in addition to the metal era.
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Over the past few years, Cyber Monday has increasingly rivaled the discounts on Black Friday. Here are the best Cyber Monday deals as of right now.
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Nike is about to open another huge retail temple, this time in New York City’s SoHo. As you might expect, it’s got lots of shoes, augmented by fun techy stuff. Welcome to the future of retail.
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SoHo is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in New York City. It's home to hundreds of shops from some of the most popular brands, including Apple, Adidas and, as of last month, Google. Now you can add Nike to this list. The sportswear giant will soon…
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Want Oprah’s O-pinion on a tech gift this year? She put a TV, headphones, and kitchen gadgets on her list of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2016. Check out her tech picks here.
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Rumors are circulating about LG’s next flagship smartphone, the G6. It may feature MST payment technology, which is also used by Samsung Pay. The G6 will have to be a stunner, as LG failed to spark interest in its modular ecosystem with the G5.
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Are you ready for next week’s Cybathlon, the world’s first ever international sporting competition in which disabled athletes compete using bionic assistive technology? It sounds seriously awesome.
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In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it’s almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
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Germany’s IFA in Berlin is one of the largest and oldest tech shows in the world. This year, we expect to see a ton of new devices from Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, Sony, Intel, Panasonic, and many more. Here’s what’s coming.
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Now that Tesla has kicked Mobileye's image recognition tech to the curb, what is its former partner going to do? Run into someone else's arms, of course. Mobileye has revealed that it's teaming up with Delphi on a self-driving platform that automaker…
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With Delta’s recent computer outage, the trend of technology disrupting air travel – in a bad way – is becoming the norm. Here are 7 ways you can take control of the situation.
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BMW is lending its automotive computer vision expertise to helping Team USA develop cutting-edge technology for improving their swimming. “This tool allows for customized coaching,” Peter Falt, director at BMW Designworks, tells Digital Trends.
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The London Underground is renowned for its iconic stations and world famous Tube map. However, millions of travellers have also come to rely on its technological expertise, which includes the ability to swipe in and out of barriers with a bank card,…
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Dining at London’s first-ever naked restaurant means casting aside not only your clothes, but your smartphone, too. The new eatery is keen for diners to get back to basics and to have a night out “without impurities.” So make sure you scrub up before you go.
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MediaTek has announced their latest entry in the quick-charging battery technology field, Pump Express 3.0, to compete with offerings like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0. MediaTek claims their latest version of Pump Express can charge a smartphone battery from zero to 70 percent in a mere 20 minutes, although they do not indicate what size battery […]
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Researchers at E Ink Holdings have developed a new technique that could lead to e-ink displays with better color reproduction. Better yet, it’s got none of the downsides associated with color e-ink displays currently on the market.
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At the Milken Institute’s Global Conference this past week, Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt spoke at a session during which he shared his thoughts on top “tech moonshots” or trends that he sees changing the world we live in. Although these are not the same as what we commonly refer to when talking of Google X Labs’ “moonshots” you may note there is some overlap.
One of the trends identified by Schmidt is also getting a lot of attention in the tech industry right now, virtual reality. Schmidt thinks the use of virtual reality for gaming and entertainment only represents the earliest steps for the technology. Eventually the technology will expand beyond those fields to other areas. One of the keys will be the convergence with “augmented reality” technologies that will help to combine virtual realities with physical realities.
Another trend is one the Google is intimately connected with, self-driving cars. While there are opportunities for self-driving cars to help create new business opportunities, Schmidt sees the biggest impact being on safety. He noted that just in the U.S., almost 33,000 people die annually on the roads, so there is a huge opportunity for technology to help save lives. Schmidt went so far as to advocate a global effort focused on self-driving car technologies.
Google has been expanding there presence in education through both their Chromebook devices as well as their Google for Education platforms. This also happens to be another area where Schmidt sees technology having a huge impact. Schmidt sees the ability of computing technology to help with assessment of students as a boon that will help educators customize teaching methods to be most effective and efficient for any given student.
Through their Android platform and plethora of mobile apps, Google has a huge presence in the mobile device market. According to Schmidt, we all touch our smartphones about 1,500 times per week and they contain a wealth of personal information. Throw in all the new sensors, whether present in smartphones directly or through connected devices like activity trackers and smartwatches, leads Schmidt to think the move of medical data to mobile platforms will be a game-changer in helping connect patients and doctors.
Moving to areas where Google may not be so involved with, Schmidt says he thinks 3D printing technology could be applied in the field of construction to produce buildings faster, at a lower cost and using recycled materials that are better for the environment.
Finally, Schmidt sees technology having a big impact on the food we eat through the use of plants to replace meat, in particular beef. Schmidt believes cattle producers are a significant source of greenhouse gases, so any changes that minimize the continued use of meat will be good for the environment. Along with that benefit, Schmidt thinks the use of plants instead of meats will help lower food costs, an especially important concern in developing countries. Besides the science of engineering synthetic foods, Schmidt sees technology and computers helping identify the best plants and combinations to meet nutritional needs.
What do you think of Schmidt’s top technology trends that will impact our future world?
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Last week, YouTube started supporting live 360-degree video streams in a bid for more-immersive video content. Though users have been able to upload and watch 360-degree video for over a year, it's only now that Google is introducing the option to be…
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In a recent interview, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that Nike’s dedication to sports science and wearable technology will do a better job as the league’s official apparel provider than Adidas did.
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We discuss Scott Kelly’s return to Earth after 340 days in space, supersonic planes that don’t make sonic booms, and monkeys that can drive wheelchairs with nothing but a thought.
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Apple’s ongoing battle with the FBI over phone privacy received a boost Monday when a New York judge said the government cannot force the tech firm to access data on a locked iPhone that may provide evidence in a drug-related criminal case.
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Sony will reveal new mobile hardware at Mobile World Congress 2016, at an event to be held on February 22. The company’s not hinting at what’s to come, but some of its older products are due an upgrade.
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At CES 2016, there was a beauty tech summit, with lots of gadgets on display. Many purport to improve skin appearance, while others just want to show you what you look like with makeup on.
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Deep inside Samsung’s headquarters is C-Lab, where employees are encouraged to develop their own tech projects, which may become full-fledged products in the future. We tried out three of the latest and most advanced prototypes.
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Three exciting tech projects from inside Samsung’s C-Lab innovation workshop will be on display at CES 2016. They include a cool smart belt that works like a fitness tracker, and a weird smart band that turns your finger into a speaker only you can hear.
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Are you hunting for the perfect tech toy or gadget gift for your child? It can be tricky to find great tech for kids. There’s a lot to choose from, but what will go the distance? And what will end up at the bottom of a toy box?
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Tech Tats are temporary, adhesive wearable gadgets packed with biosensors. They can read vital signs and provide health data, not to mention possible applications for mobile payment solutions and the financial world.
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Nothing screams hospitality like light-up LED wearable tech uniforms for flight attendants. At least, that’s what EasyJet is betting on now that they’ve teamed up with Cute Circuit to create a new line of smart clothes.
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Tech companies from around the world brought their best to Berlin for IFA 2015, but these winners in 10 different categories truly exemplify the finest the show had to offer.
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