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  Former Nokia chief Elop out in Microsoft shakeup

  AFP, Published on 17/06/2015

  » NEW YORK - Microsoft announced a management shakeup on Wednesday, including the departure of Stephen Elop, the former Nokia chief who came on board with the US giant's acquisition of the Finnish firm's handset unit.

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  The ever-evolving cyber threat to planes

  AFP, Published on 17/06/2015

  » PARIS - Hackers and cyber-terrorists present an ever-evolving threat to airlines, with experts constantly testing for new vulnerabilities -- including the fear that drones could be used to throw a plane off course.

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  Fantasies play out in virtual reality games

  AFP, Published on 17/06/2015

  » LOS ANGELES - At the Electronic Entertainment Expo players swooped like eagles through Paris, blasted asteroids, and fought in boxing rings as videogame makers dove into worlds of virtual reality.

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  Privacy groups quit US talks on facial recognition tech

  AFP, Published on 17/06/2015

  » WASHINGTON - Nine US privacy groups have dropped out of talks on voluntary standards for facial recognition technology, after failing to agree on a code on how it could be deployed.

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  Scraping the barrel

  Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 17/06/2015

  » Last week Apple held its Developer Conference (WWDC) for 2015, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. I watched the event live via the feed on Apple TV taking notes and again the next day (but more slowly) when I added some important points I had missed. Many commentators were disappointed because there was no hardware: no iPhones or new Apple TV that had been rumoured.

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  Smart, safe roads ahead

  Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/06/2015

  » Autonomous technology — when a machine can function without human command — is not only being used in the air, with unmanned aerial vehicles and drones, but also on the roads. Unsurprisingly, Singapore is a regional leader that looks set to bring driverless vehicles to the public very soon.

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  Windows 10 is on its way

  Life, James Hein, Published on 17/06/2015

  » Windows 10 is coming and if you have seen the little Windows icon in your tray then you can get your upgrade for free. Before you click and accept however, you may want to consider if all the drivers you need for your computer peripherals are available. Printers, scanners and other devices that work perfectly well with Windows 7 and 8 may suddenly stop working if the drivers are not also ready to install. This will also include devices inside laptops like modems and other bits and pieces. For each device visit the appropriate sites and check that there is a Windows 10 driver download ready to go for you 32 or 64 bit operating system upgrade. For something like a notebook I would check with the manufacturer directly to make sure it will work under Windows 10. I have been caught out before with this. You may also want to try the new operating system on someone else's computer to make sure you like the updated look and feel. It appears to be a combination of Windows 7 and 8 styles with a few new bits added so it is trying to be something for everyone, a concept that sometimes works well. It is best to try it first to avoid another OS shock like the many experienced with the change from Windows 7 to 8.x.

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  Make your way to the orchards

  Life, AKIN, Published on 17/06/2015

  » If you are a fan of Thailand's tropical fruits, there is a mobile application that will lead you straight to the source.

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  Garmin vivofit 2

  Life, AKIN, Published on 17/06/2015

  » Vivofit 2 is a new iteration in smart fitness band by Garmin that can show status of activity and audibly warn if inactivity is detected for more than one hour. All daily records from steps taken, distance walked, burnt calories and heart rate are stored and can be swiftly displayed on your wrist. The device can learn each user's daily movement and suggest or update daily goals individually. Its long-lasting battery can be used up to one year without any recharge. To ensure convenience, the vivofit 2's screen comes with a backlight for a perfect visibility in the dark and it can be submerged under 50m of water. With wireless connection features and Garmin Connect, each user can share daily progress to compare statistics with confidants on online social sites. The vivofit 2 priced at 4,750 baht, available in 10 colours of band.

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  Learning from the best

  Life, Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 17/06/2015

  » Huawei has not been shy of "borrowing" many good features from its competitors for its latest flagship, the Honor 6 Plus. The result is a solid, high-end phone at a mid-range price.

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