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New 4G World Record Set For Mobile Speed That Isn’t So Mobile
August 31, 2016
A new world record has been set for the world’s fastest 4G mobile internet speed. According to Finnish firm Elisa, it has achieved a 1.9 gigabyte per second speed using Huawei technology. Currently, the United Kingdom and Sweden hold the title when it comes to the fastest 3G and 4G mobile speeds but it seems […]
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Innovation Lab in Singapore Opened by Ramco Systems
February 18, 2016
Ramco Systems, a leader in innovation regarding software solutions, has partnered with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to open an engineering lab in Singapore. The laboratory is going to be used to advance innovations in the regarding intellectual property in particular, as well as developing work wear for ground engineers and creating and developing […]
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RES Software Release RES ONE Workspace
January 19, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor Software company RES today announced its latest release of RES ONE Workspace to “deliver a better, more personal technology experience across a wider range of devices and operating systems”. RES ONE Workspace Service Release 1 extends enhanced workspace app security across Windows, Mac and Linux environments, and supports Windows 10. The new […]
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EU-Funded ESMERELDA Biodiversity Project in Initial Stages
January 12, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor EU-funded project ESMERALDA is developing a range of tools, working mechanisms and data for the assessment of biodiversity and related societally beneficial resources in Europe including drinking water provision, food, air and recreation, according to the European Commission. The EC site says “A reduction in biodiversity could affect Europe’s economic health and its […]
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IBM’s New Robot Will Have Applications for Healthcare and the Home
January 7, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor Ginni Rometty, IBM Chief Executive, will make a speech tonight at CES 2016 about the company’s new artificial intelligence platform, Watson, which will have applications for the kitchen, the bank, the gym, and the doctor’s office. The company will announce a collaboration with sportswear manufacturer Under Armour to develop a Watson fitness app and with […]
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Apple to Remove Major Component for iPhone 7?
Luke Cloherty, Editor Apple, the World’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer by sales, could be about to remove a key component from the hardware for its next iPhone by ditching the headphone jack. Rumours abound that the software behemoth is to leave out the 3.5mm jack for its next mobile release, the iPhone 7, and the […]
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Ford and Bosch Make Huge Autonomous Driving Announcements at CES 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor Motoring giant Ford is to triple the number of autonomous test vehicles in its fleet to 30 and will launch a smaller Velodyne Lidar (laser radar), it announced at a series of press conferences at CES 2016. Lidar devices are large, often roof mounted aids for autonomous cars to help them scan the road […]
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New Kolibree Toothbrush Combines Oral Health and Gaming
January 6, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor The tedium of brushing one’s teeth may finally be over, thanks to a truly innovative toothbrush recently showcased at CES Unveiled. The Kolibree toothbrush manages to combine good oral health and a video game in one. The brush itself looks much like any other, but open the app while brushing and you’ll see that […]
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Twitter to Scrap 140 Characters Limit?
Luke Cloherty, Editor Social media giant Twitter may be set to scrap the innovative niche that has helped make it so successful by ditching its 140 character limit. The debate over the 140-character limit has dragged on for years, with as many arguing for as against. However, the company is struggling and the rumor that Twitter will move […]
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Microsoft to Launch Surface Laptop in UK
January 5, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor Software giant Microsoft has announced that its hybrid notebook/tablet, Surface Book, is finally due for release in the UK in early 2016. The Surface Book was officially announced alongside the Surface Pro 4 in October just gone, and features a unique curved hinge and a pull-away tablet screen. The company said pre-orders would start today, with shipping due later this […]
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UK Rail Tickets Could Go Contactless as Early as this Year
Luke Cloherty, Editor UK rail travel is set to undergo a major ticketing change in 2016 as rail operators will announce a plan to introduce a new contactless card, much like Transport for London’s Oyster card, that could eventually replace the paper tickets currently in use. The Telegraph originally found out about the directive, which was then […]