Microsoft selling Surface devices like hot cakes to businesses

If you are in the market for a computing device, Microsoft’s Surface is definitely worth examining. While Microsoft started the concept of an in-between computer that sits between a desktop and a laptop, it is now reaping rich benefits, although initially taking off was admittedly rough. Although initially, the very concept of a Surface computer…

Apple sues Mobile Star LLC for selling fake chargers and lightning bolt cables on Amazon

Much to its surprise, Apple discovered that 90% of the chargers it bought from Amazon were fake. If you have bought an Apple charger from Amazon, its 99% likely that they are fake. Apple has now filed a suit against Mobile Star LLC for manufacturing fake Apple cables and Apple chargers and passing them off on Amazon…

Researchers demonstrate what could be the future of wearable technology

Crammed with sensors, they can self-assemble, self-charge, can move up and down the wearer’s clothed body. While wearable technology has culminated in smaller, less obtrusive devices, culminating in fitness trackers and smartwatches, but that need not always be the case. Researchers from Stanford and MIT have teamed up to develop miniature robots jammed with sensors…

Auto manufacturers beat Silicon Valley’s tech giants at their own game

While Google has helped develop self-driving technology, auto manufacturers are the ones who have caught up with the technology, came out with their designs and have brought out actual cars that can be bought. A couple of years back, when Google had unveiled its self-driving cars, there were raging rumours that Apple too was working…

Amazon could soon become an ISP in Europe with value added benefits

Having identified strategic legal backing for its business plans in Europe, Amazon’s entire gameplan is likely to revolve around its Prime and related services. Amazon has set its eyes on Europe. It plans on increasing its foothold on the continent by bringing more customers in its fold through speedy deliveries and by enticing them through…

German officials frown on Tesla’s usage of ‘Autopilot’ in its ads

Germany isn’t the only one who has come down auto manufacturers who use the word ‘Autopilot’ or its equivalent or one(s) with similar meaning, including but not limited to “self-driving” or “autonomous” in advertisements. A draft regulation by California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has also taken a similar view. A couple of days ago, Germany’s…