Thursday, 20 October 2016 SAN FRANCISCO: Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc said on Wednesday all vehicles in production, including Model 3, will have full self-driving hardware. Model S and Model X vehicles with this new hardware are already in production, the company said in a statement. New hardware …
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Wednesday, 5 October 2016 SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Tuesday unveiled its new Pixel smartphone with artificial intelligence built in as it directly takes on the iPhone with its own branded, premium-priced handset. It’s the first phone made by Google inside and out. Pixel smartphone will be available with a …
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Wednesday, 5 October 2016 WhatsApp is taking a page from Snapchat’s playbook with the launch of new camera features that allow users to add images, emoji and text to their photos. After capturing a new photo or video, users will automatically see new editing tools allowing them to customize …
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Tuesday, 4 October 2016 TOKYO: Toyota will start selling a mug-sized robot called Kirobo Mini as a chatty companion for its human owners. The 10 centimetre tall robot which can carry on simple conversations and respond to emotions will go on sale next year in Japan for 39,800 yen …
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Thursday, 29 September 2016 The video service, Youtube, announced that the new YouTube Go would allow viewers, particularly those in India, to watch videos with slower connections. After visiting India and seeing the problems users had with a 2G connection, the video-sharing service realized that the next generation needed …
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Thursday, 22 September 2016 The Oculus Rift, virtual reality headset is commencing its European rollout from Sept 20. Having launched in March 2016 at US$599 (RM2,477), the VR kit from Facebook-owned, Samsung-partnered Oculus is set to retail at a recommended price of €699 (RM3,233) in the Euro zone and …
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Tuesday, 20 September 2016 SAN FRANCISCO: Google late Monday sent out invitations to an October 4 event, hinting that the Internet titan will show off a new smartphone powered by its Android mobile software. Industry trackers have been expecting Google in October to show off its own smartphone, showcasing …
Read More »Saturday, 17 September 2016 Domino’s Pizza has launched a new feature that allows customers in the US to place their order via Facebook Messenger. Developed using bot technology, the new feature is aimed at making pizza orders more convenient for customers, many of whom already use Facebook Messenger throughout …
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Wednesday, 14 September 2016 NEW YORK: Majority of online music consumers now listen on smartphones amid the boom in streaming services. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) in a 13-nation report found that 55 percent of people who listened to music on the internet did so at least …
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Tuesday, 13 September 2016 RIO DE JANEIRO: High-tech has never been more important than in Rio and inevitably athletes from rich countries are benefiting most, using cutting-edge gear to escape ever further from the limitations of their disabled bodies. The wheelchair, created by BMW’s California-based firm Designworks and customised to …
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