Its AR lenses allows just about any object to be used as a billboard. In the next iteration of Snapchat’s Lenses could be a significant evolutionary step: The Information has reported that Snap. Inc is developing a smarter version of its world lenses and cute filters which could overlay images, including advertising, onto almost any real-world…
The 5G standard has yet to be defined and 5G handsets are yet to hit the market. In a significant boost to connectivity, AT&T has disclosed that it will be launching its ultra-high speed 5G wireless services in Austin and Indianapolis, sometime this year. Although, the technology is in its infancy, AT&T is confident enough…
Samsung has started sending out invites for the Mobile World Congress 2017. Samsung has just sent out invites for the Mobile World Congress 2017, however before your expectations get the better of you, do note that it is expected to release its next flagship, the Galaxy S8 in March. Nevertheless, let that not pour cold…
General Motor has quietly stopped producing the Spark EV since the summer of 2016. Why would consumers stick to an older model when the upgraded version offers a distinctly superior technology? General Motors has apparently read our thoughts. The auto manufacturer has confirmed to Detroit News that following the arrival of the Chevy Bolt it has…
Researchers from University of California, Riverside have developed natural-life algorithms for hybrid cars that have boosted fuel economy by 30%. Hybrid vehicles have got a new shot in the arm: researchers have concluded that plug-in hybrid cars could be made a lot more efficient in their fuel usage. It turns out that while starting in…
The industry for alternative energy sources is only set to grow. In a big step towards green energy, Ireland has decided to slice out coal and oil from its energy footprint. The country’s parliament has passed a bill that stops the country’s investment in fossil fuels. The move has yet to become law since it…
Netflix developers create a mind control interface in the company’s annual Hack Day. In a technological feat that could drive up sales, in Netflix’s annual Hack Day, the company’s developers came up with a slew of neat tricks on how to improve the streaming service. Out of its crop of hacks, the most interesting one…
Its cloud phone Robin will continue to get updates through February 2018. In these last couple of years, Razer has been quite active in the mergers & acquisition scene: the company has acquired THX and Ouya and is now vying to purchase Nextbit. Unfortunately, despite this spate of rampant acquisitions, Razer’s Robin, the “cloud phone”…
Business leaders stress that “soft skills” have a large role in the technology revolution even while acknowledging a digital skills gap. Discussing in depth the impact of rapidly advancing technology on business and government Sberbank held its annual business breakfast at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Including speakers from MasterCard, Severstal, Dell and…
Security tech companies are drawing increased attention from the U.S. public with secured chat apps and tools registering phenomenal growth in the U.S. While adjusting to change is the norm, people normally welcome a change for the better, albeit that is a relative term. This is in the context of The Economist’s downgrading the United…
