Virtual reality may very well be a technological game-changer but it’ll likely be some time before we know for sure. That’s because, as is often the case with cutting-edge technology, the high cost of admission at the upper-end is artificially limiting adoption.
Day: February 26, 2017
Miro, the Superior Sound and Video System Launched Indiegogo
Miro is a state-of-the-art sound and video system, a smart media center. Now, Zbinno is launching a promising crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to support its development.
EyeLock to Demonstrate Secure Iris Biometric Capability on the…
Iris authentication is highly secure because no two irises are alike and the iris is the most accurate human identifier other than DNA. The company’s significant IP portfolio, including more than 95 patents and patents pending, and proprietary technology enables the convenient and secure authentication of individuals across physical and logical environments.
HP’s Pro x2 convertible takes on the iPad with vertical accessories
HP’s Pro x2 convertible would normally be a bit too corporate for PCWorld, but we’re covering it for two reasons. Announced Sunday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, it’s among the first Surface clones to appear sporting a selection of 7th-generation Kaby Lake CPUs.
Nokia now has three budget Android phones, but everyone will want the 3310
Years have passed since its last hit phone, but the Nokia name still commands respect. As one of the pioneers of the modern mobile handset, Nokia is something of an elder statesman in today’s market, revered but long thought to be too old and out-of-touch with new trends.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S3 is like a giant Note7
Samsung always arrives at Mobile World Congress with a new Galaxy device, and this year is no different. However, instead of the S8 smartphone, which won’t be arriving for at least a few more weeks, it’s brought a new tablet, the Galaxy Tab S3.
Huawei showcases new phones in Barcelona, gets mobbed by eager crowds
Four years ago, Huawei was giving lessons at its trade show booth here at Mobile World Congress on how to pronounce the company’s name. Now, Huawei is the third largest smartphone maker in the world, behind Apple and Samsung.
CORRECTING and REPLACING ThreatMetrix Selects Verne Global to Expand Data Center Footprint
Verne Global to provide disaster recovery and operational scale for world’s largest Digital Identity Network A using 100% sustainable energy Verne Global to provide disaster recovery and operational scale for world’s largest Digital Identity Network A using 100% sustainable energy Verne Global , a global developer at the forefront of data center infrastructure design, today announced that ThreatMetrix A , The Digital Identity CompanyA , will broaden its service delivery network utilizing Verne Global. Verne will provide ThreatMetrix with vital growth capabilities required to manage its rapidly growing global customer base.
Police fatally shoot man suspected of making threats in Utah
The Tooele County Sheriff’s Office and the Utah Highway Patrol responded to Clean Harbors Incineration Facility in Aragonite at approximately 6:45 a.m., according to a statement from officials. While specific details are unclear at this time, Cannon said the suspect leveled a gun at police, who shot and killed the suspect.
AMD Ryzen to challenge Intel for CPU-maker throne
Intel has been king of the CPU market for over half a decade, with almost 80 per cent of all new computers packing Intel inside. However, AMD looks set to shake up the market and reignite the CPU wars with a brand-new product officially unveiled last week.
THOMPSON: Finding meaning in the movies
Sunday night marks the annual Academy Awards, where the top films and performances of the year will be honored and celebrated. As an avid fan of cinema, I watch every year.
Border Patrol pursuit ends in crash; 9 hurt, one critically
Nine people were injured, one critically, when an SUV driven by a suspected human smuggler crashed Sunday while being chased by Border Patrol agents near Lake Morena in East County. The agents tried to pull over the Chevrolet Trailblazer, which was headed east on state Route 94 in the Campo area, about 11:40 a.m., said Mark Endicott, a supervisory Border Patrol agent for the San Diego sector.
AirWire Technologies and Reliance Jio Partner to Bring Connected Car Apps and Services to India
AirWire Technologies , today announced that it had been selected by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd to provide AirWires Connected Car IoT Device incorporating AirWires patented antenna technology to customers in India. The AirWire Connected Car Device operates in Jios pan-India advanced 4G/LTE Network enabling Connect Car apps and services such as hotspot features, location based apps, automobile telematics, security and safety.
Watch – Hidden Fences’ Flub Resurface at Oscars 2017 Red…
It didn’t take long for fictional Best Picture contender “Hidden Fences” to pop up at the Oscars 2017 red carpet. During a discussion about diversity at this year’s awards ceremony, People Magazine editor and host of ABC’s red carpet pre-show Jess Cagle said, “You’ve got a record number of black actors nominated this year and you’ve also got three incredible documentaries about the African-American experience.
Hedge Funds Grow More Bullish on Corn as Supply Overhang Eases
The glut of corn that’s been plaguing Midwest growers is finally starting to ease, and hedge funds are betting that will help spark a rally for prices. U.S. corn inventories are set to drop before the 2018 harvest as farmers curb plantings and demand stays robust, the Department of Agriculture said Friday.
Cisco Keeps Steady Drumbeat on Security With New Solutions for Mobile Networks
Cisco predicts there will be 26.3 billion networked devices globally in 2020, up from 16.3 billion in 20151. Updating security to protect the content and data running on these devices has become a new mandate for mobile service providers as they prepare for 5G, making it necessary to deploy security solutions across the entire mobile network.
JoT #2388: Post red carpet red carpet
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Face your fear – Dr. Kevin Meyer on handling anxiety
We are living in anxious times – even as many of us are trying to overcome our phobias and anxieties so can help others in greater need. But Dr. Kevin Meyer of the University of Mount Union says that even the seemingly most collected and prepared among us still grapple with fears.
Astrokarts Released in Oculus Dashboard Gallery Apps
CUPAR, Saskatchewan – Feb. 26, 2017 – PRLog — Astrokarts: VR Space Racing, Released for Oculus Rift First Virtual Reality game from Dimension Zero Studios is out now. Independent studio Dimension Zero Studios are celebrating the release of their space racing game, Astrokarts: VR Space Racing .
Samsung and Oculus announce the wand-like Gear VR Controller
Generally speaking, Samsung’s Gear VR is great in a pinch. It doesn’t deliver the visual fidelity of, say, Facebook’s Oculus or HTC’s Vive, but it’s significantly more portable.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5: The rumors are mounting, but details remain scarce
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 was introduced in 2015 as the company’s newest “tablet that can replace your notebook” style of 2-in-1. The Windows 10 machine offered a larger and higher-resolution display, as well as sixth-generation Intel Core processors, which likely why it sold far better than Microsoft expected it to .
‘Ring of fire’ eclipse seen in southern hemisphere
According to NASA, the annular eclipse, or “ring of fire,” was visible in parts of the southern hemisphere, including Chile, Argentina and Angola. It is called the “ring of fire” since the moon is too far from Earth to cover the sun entirely.
Nostalgia rules as classic phone brands come alive at MWC
Nokia, Blackberry and Moto were among the unlikely headline makers ahead of the Mobile World Congress trade show, which starts on Monday. Moto is owned by Lenovo, and the unit is still called Motorola Mobility.
Telefonica promises customers more control of own data
Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica announced a new strategy on Sunday promising to give customers back control of their own data with the help of a new digital personal assistant. The so-called “fourth platform” comes after Telefonica faced questions about its growth strategy last year following a dividend cut and asset disposals to repay debt.
Almost One Million PlayStation VR Units Sold Since Launch
According to a new report, when Sony launched the PlayStation VR , it set an internal goal to push one million units of the virtual reality headset within six months of launch. It appears that the company has come close to achieving that goal with time to spare.
Amazon said to be developing its own suite of office productivity apps
For the longest time, there have been two titan when it comes to office productivity software: the ever enduring Microsoft Office suite, and the more recent web-based Google Docs. But there soon could be a new challenger in the form of Amazon , as sources have indicated the company is planning to beef up its Amazon Web Services platform with a productivity suite that will attempt to lure enterprise customers away from Microsoft and Google.
Samsung Galaxy Book and Galaxy Tab S3 :: First impressions
Samsung announced new tablets today in Barcelona. The Android Galaxy Tab S3 and the Windows Galaxy Book.
Amazon Takes on Microsoft, Google with Its Own Suite of Office Productivity Apps
Google Docs is huge and Microsoft Office is even bigger, so it will be interesting to see if Amazon can make any kind of dent in the world of office productivity software . To start, the company is improving its email-calendar and file storage-collaboration apps to lure in corporate customers.
BlackBerry, Nokia among past names trying to recapture glory
BlackBerry, Nokia among past names trying to recapture glory Everyone loves a long shot. Mobile World Congress had plenty of them.
Sony surpasses expectations, selling 915,000 PlayStation VR headsets in first four months
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Cash is no longer king
Christoffer O. HernA s is chief digital officer of Skandiabanken, Norway’s first pure internet bank and leading challenger bank. The idea of a cashless society is one of the topics that stirs up a heated debate when it comes to the digitalization of banking and society.
Samsung is making a new Android tablet at the worst possible…
Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. They were once promised as devices to replace our laptops, but that prediction never panned out.
Solving lattice QCD systems of equations using mixed precision solvers on GPUs
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HP Pavilion 17t-ab200 Notebook Review
Six months ago, we reviewed HP’s Pavilion 17 V3A33AV . Though unexciting in its design and appearance-sporting thin plastic casing, unremarkable ergonomics, and questionable input devices-it also succeeded where it matters most: fast CPU and GPU performance; great storage options; a bright, colorful display; and a relatively light weight for its class.
Kingston Data Traveler GT 2GB gets its price, and it’s steep – CNET
It’s available now via Kingston’s site , and the list price is down as $2,273, more than $1,000 per terabyte. Ouch .
Samsung Galaxy S8 release date CONFIRMED – and you’ve not got long to wait
It’s official, the Samsung Galaxy S8 release date has been confirmed and you’ve not got long to wait for the most hotly anticipated phone of the year. Despite not being on display at Mobile World Congress, the year’s biggest phone show, Samsung used its press conference to tease the upcoming phone.
solidwebpush added to PyPI
This package lets your server to send Web Push Notifications to your clients. NOTE: No Web framework are required , because it was originally designed to run on a Raspberry Pi with no web server installed, only a bare Python program listening on a port for HTTP requests.
Life really rocks for French artist
Talk about solitary confinement – a French artist has entombed himself inside a 12-tonne rock with space just big enough for him to sit up in, and plans to stick it out for a week.” I am traveling in this rock without moving, like an astronaut,” Abraham Poincheval, 44, said through a crack in the limestone boulder.Known for his unusual performances, he made headlines when the two halves of the rock… Talk about solitary confinement – a French artist has entombed himself inside a 12-tonne rock with space just big enough for him to sit up in, and plans to stick it out for a week.
New rose gold color for Moto Z and Android Nougat update
Hot on the heels of its successful launch last year, the Moto Z continues to challenge norms in the smartphone industry with the release of the very stylish and sleek Rose Gold color variant. Moto is now also offering an Android 7.0 Nougat update in its key smartphones.
First Look at the 2016 13″ MacBook Pro
I finally decided to give up the 12″ Macbook in favor of the new 13″ Macbook Pro. I traded the portability of the 12″ Macbook for the power that the new 13″ MacBook Pro provides, not to forget that it propels my experiences to what Apple thinks is the future of portable computers .