Apple Says Battery Performance Of New iPhones’ A9 Chips Vary Only 2-3%
Apple has addressed the spate of chatter about differences in performance between A9 chips used in its new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. We’ve known for a while that some A9 chips were produced by TSMC and others by Samsung, a longtime Apple silicon partner....
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Apple Says Battery Performance Of New iPhones’ A9 Chips Vary Only 2-3%Apple has addressed the spate of chatter about differences in performance between A9 chips used in its new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. We’ve known for a while that some A9 chips were produced by TSMC and others by Samsung, a longtime Apple silicon partner....Apple/iOSOctober 9, 2015, 3:14:21Apple Says Battery Performance Of New iPhones’ A9 Chips Vary Only 2-3%source: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/apple-says-battery-performance-of-new-iphones-a9-chips-vary-only-2-3/ | October 9, 2015, 3:14:21
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Twitter Opens Up Its Amplify Video Ad Program
Amplify is the company’s two-year-old program for video ads. Initially, it involved a direct and somewhat complicated relationship — the publisher would embed a short video clip in a tweet, then the advertiser would both include a short pre-roll ad in the tweet and pay to promote the tweet in Twitter....
Platforms
Twitter Opens Up Its Amplify Video Ad ProgramAmplify is the company’s two-year-old program for video ads. Initially, it involved a direct and somewhat complicated relationship — the publisher would embed a short video clip in a tweet, then the advertiser would both include a short pre-roll ad in the tweet and pay to promote the tweet in Twitter....PlatformsOctober 9, 2015, 3:13:28Twitter Opens Up Its Amplify Video Ad Programsource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/twitter-expands-amplify/#.benqr9:8juG | October 9, 2015, 3:13:28
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Razer's own Xbox One controller is designed with esports in mind
The Razer Wildcat is the latest pro-grade controller for the Xbox One, designed to give gamers an edge in the heat of competition. It's 25% lighter than other controllers designed for competitive play, such as esports....
Gaming
Razer's own Xbox One controller is designed with esports in mindThe Razer Wildcat is the latest pro-grade controller for the Xbox One, designed to give gamers an edge in the heat of competition. It's 25% lighter than other controllers designed for competitive play, such as esports....GamingOctober 7, 2015, 2:49:46Razer's own Xbox One controller is designed with esports in mindsource: http://mashable.com/2015/08/28/razer-wildcat-controller-xbox-one/#UyK2J73niiql | October 7, 2015, 2:49:46
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PetBot lures in your dog with treats, all in the name of a good video 'selfie
The PetBot, which launched on Indiegogo Monday, is a high-tech treat dispenser with a built-in camera that can take video "selfies" of your pets and send them to you....
Technology
PetBot lures in your dog with treats, all in the name of a good video 'selfieThe PetBot, which launched on Indiegogo Monday, is a high-tech treat dispenser with a built-in camera that can take video "selfies" of your pets and send them to you....TechnologyOctober 7, 2015, 2:49:10PetBot lures in your dog with treats, all in the name of a good video 'selfiesource: http://mashable.com/2015/08/31/petbot-pet-selfies/#wJC.yox0LGqV | October 7, 2015, 2:49:10
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‘Voxiebox’ turns your images into holographic 3D projections
For the past 30 years, Alan Jackson has been tinkering and building volumetric displays in his garage and basement. His current project, called the Voxiebox, is capable of displaying and manipulating full-color three-dimensional images and graphics on a reciprocating display, similar to one he developed in 1985 for an exhibit housed at the New York Hall of Science. "[This] ...
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‘Voxiebox’ turns your images into holographic 3D projectionsFor the past 30 years, Alan Jackson has been tinkering and building volumetric displays in his garage and basement. His current project, called the Voxiebox, is capable of displaying and manipulating full-color three-dimensional images and graphics on a reciprocating display, similar to one he developed in 1985 for an exhibit housed at the New York Hall of Science. "[This] ...TechnologyOctober 7, 2015, 2:48:39‘Voxiebox’ turns your images into holographic 3D projectionssource: http://mashable.com/2015/09/05/holographic-3d-projection-device-voxiebox-showcases-futuristic-display-tech/#ai59VqghiPqg | October 7, 2015, 2:48:39
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Motorola's new Moto 360 comes in 3 versions, including a sport model
Motorola's news was unsurprising given the number of leaked images and real-world spy shots that gave us a good look at the smartwatches ahead of time. The smartwatches come in two sizes: 42mm (diameter) and 46mm. I didn't feel like the original Moto 360 was too chunky, but I like the smaller model....
Hardware
Motorola's new Moto 360 comes in 3 versions, including a sport modelMotorola's news was unsurprising given the number of leaked images and real-world spy shots that gave us a good look at the smartwatches ahead of time. The smartwatches come in two sizes: 42mm (diameter) and 46mm. I didn't feel like the original Moto 360 was too chunky, but I like the smaller model....HardwareOctober 7, 2015, 2:47:52Motorola's new Moto 360 comes in 3 versions, including a sport modelsource: http://mashable.com/2015/09/02/moto-360-smartwatch-2015/#6M7xeK.fosqs | October 7, 2015, 2:47:52
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Could this be the end of the office as we know it?
The rise of the Internet and advanced technologies has allowed businesses and individuals to completely rethink the ways we live, and then cast aside or reinvent the practices that no longer make sense. Disruption is the reason we now order taxis on our phones, shop online instead of in brick and mortar stores and why billion-dollar enterprises can be upended by a startup in someon...
Technology
Could this be the end of the office as we know it?The rise of the Internet and advanced technologies has allowed businesses and individuals to completely rethink the ways we live, and then cast aside or reinvent the practices that no longer make sense. Disruption is the reason we now order taxis on our phones, shop online instead of in brick and mortar stores and why billion-dollar enterprises can be upended by a startup in someon...TechnologyOctober 7, 2015, 2:47:11Could this be the end of the office as we know it?source: http://mashable.com/2015/09/30/future-tech-office-brandspeak/#hzTqm9DaTgqg | October 7, 2015, 2:47:11
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Uniqlo is using neuroscience to help you find the perfect shirt
On Wednesday, the Japanese clothing brand launched a new experience in its Pitt Street store in Sydney, Australia that aims to use neuroscience to help match customers' moods with the perfect T-shirt. Tracy Lang, Uniqlo Australia's marketing director, told reporters Tuesday the technology, called "UMood" was an Australian-first....
Science
Uniqlo is using neuroscience to help you find the perfect shirtOn Wednesday, the Japanese clothing brand launched a new experience in its Pitt Street store in Sydney, Australia that aims to use neuroscience to help match customers' moods with the perfect T-shirt. Tracy Lang, Uniqlo Australia's marketing director, told reporters Tuesday the technology, called "UMood" was an Australian-first....ScienceOctober 7, 2015, 2:46:45Uniqlo is using neuroscience to help you find the perfect shirtsource: http://mashable.com/2015/10/06/uniqlo-neuroscience-australia-tshirts/#lTzGgjVSi5qa | October 7, 2015, 2:46:45
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Makerarm Is An All-In-One Robotic Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, Painter, Fabricator And Assemble
Makerarm is a robotic 3D printer, laser cutter, drawing and ink printer, fabricator and assembly machine all rolled into one that fits on a desktop and promises to make pretty much anything – including an entire laptop (It milled us the TechCrunch logo into a block of wood instead)....
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Makerarm Is An All-In-One Robotic Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, Painter, Fabricator And AssembleMakerarm is a robotic 3D printer, laser cutter, drawing and ink printer, fabricator and assembly machine all rolled into one that fits on a desktop and promises to make pretty much anything – including an entire laptop (It milled us the TechCrunch logo into a block of wood instead)....RoboticsOctober 7, 2015, 2:43:55Makerarm Is An All-In-One Robotic Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, Painter, Fabricator And Assemblesource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/06/makerarm-is-an-all-in-one-robotic-laser-cutter-3d-printer-painter-fabricator-and-assembler/ | October 7, 2015, 2:43:55
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Android Auto Has Very Limited Access To Data In GM And Ford Vehicles
GM and Ford released statements to TechCrunch indicating that in their vehicles, Android Auto has very limited access to vehicle information. This comes after claims published by Motor Trend magazine that stated Porsche opted to not include Android Auto over the data collected by Google’s in-car infotainment system....
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Android Auto Has Very Limited Access To Data In GM And Ford VehiclesGM and Ford released statements to TechCrunch indicating that in their vehicles, Android Auto has very limited access to vehicle information. This comes after claims published by Motor Trend magazine that stated Porsche opted to not include Android Auto over the data collected by Google’s in-car infotainment system....TechnologyOctober 7, 2015, 2:43:26Android Auto Has Very Limited Access To Data In GM And Ford Vehiclessource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/06/android-auto-has-very-limited-access-to-data-in-gm-and-ford-vehicles/ | October 7, 2015, 2:43:26
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Google Starts Rolling Out Android Marshmallow To Nexus Devices
Last week, Google promised it would release Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the latest version of its mobile operating system, to Nexus devices sometime this week. As the company announced this morning, the rollout is now in progress, so if you own a Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus 7 (2013) or a Nexus Player, you can expect to see your update notification in the near future....
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Google Starts Rolling Out Android Marshmallow To Nexus DevicesLast week, Google promised it would release Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the latest version of its mobile operating system, to Nexus devices sometime this week. As the company announced this morning, the rollout is now in progress, so if you own a Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus 7 (2013) or a Nexus Player, you can expect to see your update notification in the near future....Google/AndroidOctober 7, 2015, 2:43:3Google Starts Rolling Out Android Marshmallow To Nexus Devicessource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/05/google-starts-rolling-out-android-marshmallow-to-nexus-devices/ | October 7, 2015, 2:43:3
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9 Big Unanswered Questions About Twitter Moments
Riddle me this. Why won’t people just ignore Twitter’s new Moments tab? How will Moments make money? Will Twitter pay publishers that create them? Today Twitter launched Moments, its way to easily follow current events that could help it seduce new users and revive those who never got hooked....
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9 Big Unanswered Questions About Twitter MomentsRiddle me this. Why won’t people just ignore Twitter’s new Moments tab? How will Moments make money? Will Twitter pay publishers that create them? Today Twitter launched Moments, its way to easily follow current events that could help it seduce new users and revive those who never got hooked....PlatformsOctober 7, 2015, 2:42:139 Big Unanswered Questions About Twitter Momentssource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/06/lightning-round/ | October 7, 2015, 2:42:13
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Everything You Need To Know From Microsoft’s Massive Hardware Event
Microsoft this morning announced a grip of new hardware, including Surface products, high-end smartphones, a wearable, Windows 10 for the Xbox One and its first laptop. The laptop, called the Surface Book, stunned in an event marked largely by products Microsoft watchers were expecting....
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Everything You Need To Know From Microsoft’s Massive Hardware EventMicrosoft this morning announced a grip of new hardware, including Surface products, high-end smartphones, a wearable, Windows 10 for the Xbox One and its first laptop. The laptop, called the Surface Book, stunned in an event marked largely by products Microsoft watchers were expecting....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 7, 2015, 2:41:44Everything You Need To Know From Microsoft’s Massive Hardware Eventsource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/06/everything-you-need-to-know-from-microsofts-massive-hardware-event/ | October 7, 2015, 2:41:44
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Physicists win Nobel for finding neutrinos, burdened with mass, aren't so fleeting a
In 1960, physicists could agree with John Updike when he wrote in his poem "Cosmic Gall" that, "Neutrinos, they are very small / They have no size and have no mass." But on Tuesday, two physicists won the Nobel Prize for proving that poem -- and more than 50 years of scientific belief -- to be wrong....
Science
Physicists win Nobel for finding neutrinos, burdened with mass, aren't so fleeting aIn 1960, physicists could agree with John Updike when he wrote in his poem "Cosmic Gall" that, "Neutrinos, they are very small / They have no size and have no mass." But on Tuesday, two physicists won the Nobel Prize for proving that poem -- and more than 50 years of scientific belief -- to be wrong....ScienceOctober 7, 2015, 2:39:36Physicists win Nobel for finding neutrinos, burdened with mass, aren't so fleeting asource: http://www.cnet.com/news/physicists-win-nobel-for-finding-that-neutrino-particles-burdened-with-mass-arent-so-fleeting-after/ | October 7, 2015, 2:39:36
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Netflix thinks the future of video looks a lot like Netflix
Entertainment of the future will look a lot like Netflix does now -- at least, according to a top Netflix executive. "In 10 years...it will be entirely delivered on the Internet. It will be a series of apps that's closer to what you see on smart TV," said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix. "I don't think it will be delivered on c...
Platforms
Netflix thinks the future of video looks a lot like NetflixEntertainment of the future will look a lot like Netflix does now -- at least, according to a top Netflix executive. "In 10 years...it will be entirely delivered on the Internet. It will be a series of apps that's closer to what you see on smart TV," said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix. "I don't think it will be delivered on c...PlatformsOctober 7, 2015, 2:38:46Netflix thinks the future of video looks a lot like Netflixsource: http://www.cnet.com/news/netflix-thinks-the-future-of-video-looks-a-lot-like-netflix/ | October 7, 2015, 2:38:46
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Facebook dealt privacy blow as US-Europe data-sharing pact declared illegal
The operations of Facebook and many other US-based companies in Europe could be disrupted after a 15-year pact between the two regions was declared illegal....
Security
Facebook dealt privacy blow as US-Europe data-sharing pact declared illegalThe operations of Facebook and many other US-based companies in Europe could be disrupted after a 15-year pact between the two regions was declared illegal....SecurityOctober 7, 2015, 2:37:48Facebook dealt privacy blow as US-Europe data-sharing pact declared illegalsource: http://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-faces-disruption-in-europe-as-us-data-sharing-pact-declared-illegal/ | October 7, 2015, 2:37:48
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