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Ring integrating NFC is latest tech wear to get crowdfunding boost
AFP Relax News, Published on 30/07/2013
» Wireless NFC technology, which is making its appearance on more and more smartphones, enables two devices to exchange data without any cables or direct contact between them. A young English programmer came up with the idea of integrating an NFC chip into a ring, giving the wearer constant access to NFC. He launched his project on Kickstarter, the crowd-funding platform, and has already brought in the equivalent of over US$160,000, while also getting coverage in a host of tech blogs and publications.
'The Division' revealed as Ubisoft's surprise E3 package
AFP Relax News, Published on 12/06/2013
» Last year, Ubisoft surprised the E3 crowds with unexpected and immediate hype for "Watch Dogs." This year, Xbox One and PS4 game "The Division" aims to curry similar favor among game fans with its online infiltration gameplay trailer.
Intel investing in computers with human senses
AFP Relax News, Published on 05/06/2013
» Microchip manufacturer Intel is investing $100 million in developing devices that can see, hear and feel.
Big name investors back Google Glass "Collective"
AFP Relax News, Published on 12/04/2013
» Powerhouse Silicon Valley venture capital firms on Wednesday joined Google to launch a syndicate devoted to backing entrepreneurs building products for Google's coming Internet glasses.
YouTube shuts, Google sniffs, Twitter slims in April Fool gags
AFP Relax News, Published on 02/04/2013
» YouTube is shutting down, Twitter users have to pay for the use of vowels, and the new Google Nose search engine will bring a whiff of wet dog or daisies right to your computer or smartphone.
Apple still has 'magic,' innovation, says CEO Cook
AFP Relax News, Published on 13/02/2013
» Apple remains ahead of its rivals in the ability to innovate and "create magic" despite tougher competition in key sectors like smartphones and tablets, chief executive Tim Cook said Tuesday.
Sony faces challenge with new PlayStation
AFP Relax News, Published on 12/02/2013
» When Sony pulls back the curtain on the next-generation PlayStation videogame console, the world will see how much the Japanese consumer electronics titan has been paying attention.
Design with a difference: Parsons school comes to Paris
AFP Relax News, Published on 07/01/2013
» From Marc Jacobs to Alexander Wang, star alumni of New York's Parsons design school have long made inroads in Paris.
Russians flock to Baltics for Orthodox Christmas
AFP Relax News, Published on 04/01/2013
» With the Eastern Orthodox Christmas just around the corner, three ex-Soviet Baltic states are facing a new invasion from the east as Russian tourists flood in for the holidays.
Taiwan, China airlines team up on lucrative routes
AFP Relax News, Published on 04/01/2013
» Four major Taiwanese and Chinese airlines teamed up Thursday to strengthen their services on lucrative routes carrying passengers between the former Cold War foes.