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SpaceX warns of failure in Wednesday's rocket landing
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» MIAMI - California-based SpaceX is already warning that failure is likely in Wednesday's attempt at landing its Falcon 9 rocket, following the launch of a European satellite into a distant orbit.
Raising the drawbridges
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 24/02/2016
» In a court decision in California, Apple was ordered to design a new operating system that would disable the erasing of all contents of an iPhone 5c after 10 failed passcode attempts. Within hours Tim Cook had put out a testy comment on the decision and Apple's commitment to its customers -- not the one specific iPhone that the FBI want pried open, but those of all customers, now and future.
Roll out the electric cars
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/02/2016
» Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)'s Centre for Research and Development Collaboration (CRDC) is out to prove that technology can help save energy and lead to a healthy environment.
The WiGig revolution slowly gains traction
Life, James Hein, Published on 24/02/2016
» Some time back I wrote that we would soon be seeing 100Gbps on our wireless data connections. The Japanese have claimed this speed using a new transmitter operating in the 275-305GHz range. This is close to standard fibre speeds using Wi-Fi and uses a multichannel technology to achieve it. Current Wi-Fi technology operates around the 5GHz band and at 60GHz for the so-called WiGig system. The higher the operating frequency the faster the data transmission and the expectation here is for terabits per second, or to put it another way, very fast. To do this they will need to extend the technology to an even higher frequency range.
Garmin Forerunner 235
Life, AKIN, Published on 24/02/2016
» Designed to ensure perfect viewing clarity while running, the Forerunner 235 uses a hi-res, easy-to-see, sunlight readable colour screen which displays both heart rate and a colour graphic of heart rate zone. It helps measure oxygen consumption when the user is running or being active, which can be used to improve fitness. Users can pair the watch with a smartphone to receive notifications and read incoming text, SMS, email, Line messages and other social media. The Garmin Forerunner 235 is packed with many basic running assessment features from distance to pace.
Fitbit shares fall on fears for the long run
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Fitbit shares tumbled more than 20 percent on Tuesday on an earnings forecast that signaled that the maker of fitness-focused bracelets may have trouble making it in the long run.
Facebook rolls out expanded 'reactions'
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Now you can do more than just "like" something on Facebook.
Finance tech firm offers door for non-US startups
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Online payments startup Stripe on Wednesday set out to give Internet entrepreneurs around the world behind-the-scenes business benefits of locating in the United States.
Stadiums ramp up wireless technology to seduce fans
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» BARCELONA - Forget the selfie. Fans cheering on their idols at concerts or sporting events are using their phones for more than just snaps, ordering food and even checking the length of toilet lines as venues use technology to draw in spectators.
British MPs criticise 'small' Google tax deal
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» LONDON - A tax deal last month between Britain and US Internet giant Google that forced Prime Minister David Cameron on the defensive was "disproportionately small", a group of British MPs said on Wednesday.