Augmented Reality: Believe The Hype (Cycle)
Gartner’s annual report in 2008 was titled “Hype Cycle of Emerging Technologies.” This was the first year the IT and technology research firm’s annual report mentioned augmented reality (AR). In it, Gartner estimated that AR was “more than 10 years” from mainstream adoption....
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Augmented Reality: Believe The Hype (Cycle)Gartner’s annual report in 2008 was titled “Hype Cycle of Emerging Technologies.” This was the first year the IT and technology research firm’s annual report mentioned augmented reality (AR). In it, Gartner estimated that AR was “more than 10 years” from mainstream adoption....TechnologyNovember 1, 2015, 23:7:15Augmented Reality: Believe The Hype (Cycle)source: http://techcrunch.com/2015/11/01/augmented-reality-believe-the-hype-cycle/#.benqr9:6nVL | November 1, 2015, 23:7:15
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Which New Startup Will Actually Change the World?
Not every company in Silicon Valley wants to change the world. Some just want to make a process easier, remove inefficiency, or (if we’re being honest) make a fast buck. But—that all being fine and good—what companies actually will change the world? In our unscientific poll of 101 leaders and thinkers in technology, there’s one name people kept coming back to: Elon Musk....
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Which New Startup Will Actually Change the World?Not every company in Silicon Valley wants to change the world. Some just want to make a process easier, remove inefficiency, or (if we’re being honest) make a fast buck. But—that all being fine and good—what companies actually will change the world? In our unscientific poll of 101 leaders and thinkers in technology, there’s one name people kept coming back to: Elon Musk....TechnologyNovember 1, 2015, 23:2:27Which New Startup Will Actually Change the World?source: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/which-new-startup-will-actually-change-the-world/412924/ | November 1, 2015, 23:2:27
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It’s Time for the GOP Candidates to Finally Debate Tech
THE TECH SECTOR is an ever-growing force in politics. No longer just a bunch of scrappy startups struggling for their place at the bargaining table, Silicon Valley’s top companies—Google, Facebook, Apple, and others—now spend millions of dollars a year lobbying for their industry’s interests....
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It’s Time for the GOP Candidates to Finally Debate TechTHE TECH SECTOR is an ever-growing force in politics. No longer just a bunch of scrappy startups struggling for their place at the bargaining table, Silicon Valley’s top companies—Google, Facebook, Apple, and others—now spend millions of dollars a year lobbying for their industry’s interests....TechnologyOctober 28, 2015, 20:48:11It’s Time for the GOP Candidates to Finally Debate Techsource: http://www.wired.com/2015/10/its-time-for-the-gop-candidates-to-finally-debate-tech/ | October 28, 2015, 20:48:11
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IBM Is About to Become the Best Weather Forecaster Ever
IBM confirmed today that it will acquire the digital assets of the Weather Company, the corporate parent of the Weather Channel and Weather.com. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the deal includes essentially all of the Weather Company’s assets other than the Weather Channel television station, including Weather.com, the Weather Channel mobile apps, the Weather Und...
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IBM Is About to Become the Best Weather Forecaster EverIBM confirmed today that it will acquire the digital assets of the Weather Company, the corporate parent of the Weather Channel and Weather.com. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the deal includes essentially all of the Weather Company’s assets other than the Weather Channel television station, including Weather.com, the Weather Channel mobile apps, the Weather Und...TechnologyOctober 28, 2015, 20:47:50IBM Is About to Become the Best Weather Forecaster Eversource: http://www.wired.com/2015/10/ibm-is-about-to-become-the-best-weather-forecaster-of-all-time/ | October 28, 2015, 20:47:50
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Game of drones: How airborne delivery tests are starting to take off
With Amazon cleared to test drone deliveries, and DHL in Germany and Swiss Post also running trials, Finland is the latest country to conduct a pilotless airborne mail pilot....
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Game of drones: How airborne delivery tests are starting to take offWith Amazon cleared to test drone deliveries, and DHL in Germany and Swiss Post also running trials, Finland is the latest country to conduct a pilotless airborne mail pilot....TechnologyOctober 25, 2015, 4:4:57Game of drones: How airborne delivery tests are starting to take offsource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/game-of-drones-how-airborne-delivery-tests-are-starting-to-take-off/ | October 25, 2015, 4:4:57
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Use the new PepFeed app to help research that perfect tech gadget to purchase
You’ve found that perfect tech gadget, but first comes the hard part – actually doing the shopping. With so many different products available from a wide assortment of online and brick-and-mortar retailers, it’s sometimes hard to find accurate information and the lowest possible price....
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Use the new PepFeed app to help research that perfect tech gadget to purchaseYou’ve found that perfect tech gadget, but first comes the hard part – actually doing the shopping. With so many different products available from a wide assortment of online and brick-and-mortar retailers, it’s sometimes hard to find accurate information and the lowest possible price....TechnologyOctober 25, 2015, 3:59:24Use the new PepFeed app to help research that perfect tech gadget to purchasesource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/use-the-new-pepfeed-app-to-help-research-that-perfect-tech-gadget-to-purchase | October 25, 2015, 3:59:24
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Western Digital to acquire SanDisk for $19 billion
Western Digital has announced plans to acquire SanDisk to form a powerhouse in consumer memory. The deal will set WD back by $19 billion in a combination of cash and stock. With SanDisk under its wing, WD would become a storage solutions company with massive scale on the global stage....
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Western Digital to acquire SanDisk for $19 billionWestern Digital has announced plans to acquire SanDisk to form a powerhouse in consumer memory. The deal will set WD back by $19 billion in a combination of cash and stock. With SanDisk under its wing, WD would become a storage solutions company with massive scale on the global stage....TechnologyOctober 25, 2015, 3:55:36Western Digital to acquire SanDisk for $19 billionsource: http://www.androidcentral.com/western-digital-acquire-sandisk-19-billion | October 25, 2015, 3:55:36
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When Technology Is Too Advanced
Americans can’t seem to get enough of the latest gadgets, yet they remain more hesitant about the impact of technology that is still in development, such as self-driving cars and wearable mobile devices—Google Glasses and the like....
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When Technology Is Too AdvancedAmericans can’t seem to get enough of the latest gadgets, yet they remain more hesitant about the impact of technology that is still in development, such as self-driving cars and wearable mobile devices—Google Glasses and the like....TechnologyOctober 21, 2015, 3:42:32When Technology Is Too Advancedsource: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/fear-of-new-tech/409924/ | October 21, 2015, 3:42:32
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The Computer Glitch That's Keeping Poor People From Their Money
The final few days before a paycheck can be nerve wracking. That’s especially true for poorer Americans who generally have little wealth, no emergency cash, and limited access to credit to help them bridge the gap during a difficult time. And for those who rely on the alternative financing of RushCards—prepaid debit cards aimed specifically at underbanked Americans—things hav...
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The Computer Glitch That's Keeping Poor People From Their MoneyThe final few days before a paycheck can be nerve wracking. That’s especially true for poorer Americans who generally have little wealth, no emergency cash, and limited access to credit to help them bridge the gap during a difficult time. And for those who rely on the alternative financing of RushCards—prepaid debit cards aimed specifically at underbanked Americans—things hav...TechnologyOctober 21, 2015, 3:36:15The Computer Glitch That's Keeping Poor People From Their Moneysource: http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/10/rushcard-debit-card-russell-simmons/411394/ | October 21, 2015, 3:36:15
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Soon you can use Apple Pay at Starbucks, KFC and Chili’s
Good news Apple Pay users; announced at yesterday’s Code/Mobile Conference in California, the convenient payment method will soon be expanding its reach. Jennifer Bailey, Apple Pay head executive, announced that the service will be rolling out to Starbucks and other food retailers beginning in 2016....
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Soon you can use Apple Pay at Starbucks, KFC and Chili’sGood news Apple Pay users; announced at yesterday’s Code/Mobile Conference in California, the convenient payment method will soon be expanding its reach. Jennifer Bailey, Apple Pay head executive, announced that the service will be rolling out to Starbucks and other food retailers beginning in 2016....TechnologyOctober 11, 2015, 15:31:28Soon you can use Apple Pay at Starbucks, KFC and Chili’ssource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/soon-you-can-use-apple-pay-at-starbucks-kfc-and-chilis | October 11, 2015, 15:31:28
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Drone zappers stop flying intruders in midair
As drones make their way into more and more places where they don't belong -- over wildfires, near airports, at the U.S. Open, on the White House lawn -- there's a growing interest in finding ways to keep them out....
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Drone zappers stop flying intruders in midairAs drones make their way into more and more places where they don't belong -- over wildfires, near airports, at the U.S. Open, on the White House lawn -- there's a growing interest in finding ways to keep them out....TechnologyOctober 11, 2015, 15:25:7Drone zappers stop flying intruders in midairsource: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drone-zappers-stop-flying-intruders-in-midair/ | October 11, 2015, 15:25:7
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Google Maps Reveal the Middle East’s Brutal Building Sites
WHEN MOST PEOPLE think of the Arabian peninsula, they think of the opulent man-made islands of Dubai and that city’s sparking, futuristic towers, or the World Cup stadiums rising from the desert in Qatar. But with his series Crossings, Arko Datto shifts the attention to the millions of migrant workers from throughout Asia who are building these structures....
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Google Maps Reveal the Middle East’s Brutal Building SitesWHEN MOST PEOPLE think of the Arabian peninsula, they think of the opulent man-made islands of Dubai and that city’s sparking, futuristic towers, or the World Cup stadiums rising from the desert in Qatar. But with his series Crossings, Arko Datto shifts the attention to the millions of migrant workers from throughout Asia who are building these structures....TechnologyOctober 10, 2015, 16:46:39Google Maps Reveal the Middle East’s Brutal Building Sitessource: http://www.wired.com/2015/06/arko-datto-crossings/ | October 10, 2015, 16:46:39
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How the USGS Detects Earthquakes Using Twitter
The world is covered in sensors. Thermometers, barometers, seismometers. When joined together, they have incredible capabilities: Through its global network of seismographs, the United States Geological Service detects earthquakes as they happen, estimates their reach and destruction, and can even warn civilian authorities of what might be on the way....
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How the USGS Detects Earthquakes Using TwitterThe world is covered in sensors. Thermometers, barometers, seismometers. When joined together, they have incredible capabilities: Through its global network of seismographs, the United States Geological Service detects earthquakes as they happen, estimates their reach and destruction, and can even warn civilian authorities of what might be on the way....TechnologyOctober 10, 2015, 16:41:35How the USGS Detects Earthquakes Using Twittersource: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/how-the-usgs-detects-earthquakes-using-twitter/409909/ | October 10, 2015, 16:41:35
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How Has Technology Changed the Concept of Community?
At a time when Americans can flick a keyboard or swipe a touchscreen to connect with products, people, and information from anywhere in the world, are they in danger of disconnecting from their own communities? With the world at our fingertips, are we losing sight of the places outside of our windows?...
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How Has Technology Changed the Concept of Community?At a time when Americans can flick a keyboard or swipe a touchscreen to connect with products, people, and information from anywhere in the world, are they in danger of disconnecting from their own communities? With the world at our fingertips, are we losing sight of the places outside of our windows?...TechnologyOctober 10, 2015, 16:40:52How Has Technology Changed the Concept of Community?source: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/community-in-the-digital-age/408961/ | October 10, 2015, 16:40:52
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