Potentially paving the way for augmented reality, gaming and 3-D printing applications, Sony launched two new smartphones on Thursday that can capture 3-D. The Japanese electronics giant’s latest devices launched into the increasingly competitive market are the 5.2-inch Xperia XZ1 and 4.6-inch XZ1 compact. Apple’s latest iPhone models are expected to come soon and these…
There were tensions as the European Union’s negotiator mocked Prime Minister Theresa May even as Brexit talks ended in stalemate, with both sides deadlocked over the divorce bill. Britain wants a deal that’s impossible to achieve and is refusing to acknowledge its financial obligations, Michel Barnier said. The “sufficient progress” needed to move on to…
Although Siemens entry into the self-driving vehicle industry has been as recent as early this year, it has been quick to consolidate its position. In a significant development, German industrial giant Siemens has agreed to acquire Tass International, a company which specializes in developing self-driving software, for an undisclosed sum. The move will its automotive…
With the explosion of interest in self-driving technology, carmakers are scrambling to corner market share. As per a senior executive from the company, Ford Motor Co is considering to deploy self-driving vehicle technology in larger commercial vehicles and is working with multiple partners to deploy this strategy on autonomous vehicles on the road. “We’ve been…
Faced with increased competition from its peers, BroadSoft has been under pressure from shareholders who are behaving like activists. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, BroadSoft Inc, a U.S. software provider which helps companies with cloud-based communications services, is exploring its options, which includes its potential sale. The moves comes midst BroadSoft…
A project that is claimed to be the “first on-street charging pilot of its size in the world”, a program to install around 100 electric vehicle charging stations in Oxford is underway. With the plan to roll out the charging stations on residential streets in order to “help people go electric”, Oxford City Council said…
In a bid to challenge the likes of Apple and Fitbit in the health space, two new fitness-focused smartwatches and a pair of wireless earbuds equipped with its voice assistant Bixby hahs been launched by Samsung. The three products launched are the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch, the Gear Fit 2 Pro fitness band and the IconX 2018 wireless Bluetooth…
Fujifilm seeks to expand its base beyond its traditional photography business. Fujifilm Holdings Corp has disclosed, it aims to spend $4.54 billion (500 billion yen) in strategic acquisitions over the next three years, as it strives to seek growth outside of its photographic film business. The development is strategic since its photographic film business is…
Apple’s familiarity with its hardware and software is likely to give it an edge; in contrast the huge number of hardware and software Android runs on, is likely to be a major challenge for Google in delivering AR without special sensors. With Alphabet Inc’s Google and Apple unveiling tools to create augmented reality apps for…
A global powerhouse worth $280 billion on China’s Valentine’s Day was created by matching the country’s top coal miner with one of its biggest utilities as Beijing announced its latest arranged marriage. But the union may spark jealousy elsewhere even as couples across the country celebrated the Qixi Festival. A bigger rival with an outsized…
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