Category: Biz Tech

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was just spotted on GFXBench running Android 7.0 Nougat, suggesting that an upgrade rollout is just around the corner. The 2015 phablet should also get the Galaxy Note 7's Grace UX. (Via TechTimes)

The notion of machine-powered facial recognition is one that predates today's actual technology for it by many years, thanks to robot POV shots from sci-fi films such as The Terminator and Robocop. But while many advances

The threat of disruption means CIOs and their c-suite peers are under more pressure than ever before to develop creative solutions to business challenges.Almost three quarters (73 per cent) of companies around the world believe they

While one can say that Motorola's MotoMods feature is yet to take off, the fact remains that it is one of the most compelling reasons to buy a Moto Z, the company's flagship device. The Lenovo-owned company has been trying to aggressively push it of late and its latest move involves the announcement of two new modules. These include Incipio's Car Dock and Mophie's Juice Pack mods. For the uninitiated, MotoMods are detachable modules that can add new features and functionalities to

Despite powering dashboards for at least two years, Android Auto lacked a Google service that is probably one of the most useful for driving, which is the OK Google voice command. Interestingly, the feature had a low-key rollout. As of this writing, Google has not officially issued a statement announcing the update. If not for Reddit user neo5468, the world would probably have trundled on, without ever noticing that the hotword is now available in the Android Auto app. Finding The Voice Command

MIT researchers have developed a computational model which aims to capture the human elements of facial recognition and implement it in our artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems. On Thursday, MIT revealed the research, conducted

As a microcosm of the wrenches and stresses enterprise services are experiencing, Cognizant's week has been pretty fascinating. Last weekend Elliott Management took an activist controlling role in Cognizant, one of the most strategic services

It can be argued that one of the most anticipated Nintendo titles for 2017 is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Ahead of the game's somewhat vague 2017 release, a new trailer which hinted at a beloved character was shown during the preshow of the 2016 Game Awards, which kicked off Thursday night. A Brief Appearance From Zelda The new trailer showed off a lot of new elements from the forthcoming game. For one, nonplayable characters, or NPCs, were featured alongside

Communication is broken, according to Twilio's VP of Product Management Patrick Malatack, who thinks the root of the problem is that businesses are overlooking the fact that their customers are human.Speaking at StartCon in Sydney, Malatack

President-elect Donald Trump has made a reputation of being very vocal, to say the least, on Twitter, with his tweets certainly getting its fair share of reach and criticism. A report by New York Magazine reveals that Trump, once he is sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2017, will gain access to a system that will allow him to send unblockable text messages to all Americans, a fact that might not sit well with people who are not fans of his tweets. What Are

Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has broken out the number of FttN premises ready for service, providing a temporary level of increased transparency into the NBN rollout numbers that usually lump fibre to the node (FttN), fibre

Workday reported solid third quarter financial results Thursday after the bell. The Software-as-a-Service provider reported a net

The Apple AirPods release has been pushed back, but the wireless headphones may finally start shipping "over the next few weeks." The AirPods have been somewhat of a sour topic for Apple fans, as the headphones have been facing delays for a good while now. Initially supposed to launch in October, Apples' AirPods are still MIA even today. Back in October, Apple said it needed more time to perfect the AirPods before release but failed to specify just how much more time. The general

Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup adds something unique: a Touch Bar atop the keyboard that I believe is an important evolution of the laptop user experience. The first time I saw and played with the Touch Bar, the macros of yore popped into my mind. MacBook power users all know the value of creating macros to speed up a particular business process we may use with our applications. With the Touch Bar, Apple gives the power of macros to the masses. Another

There is no association between a mother having flu anytime during her pregnancy and an increased risk of giving birth to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This was the finding of a recent study that analyzed more than 196,000 children born between 2000 and 2010. The research, published in the online journal JAMA Pediatrics, Nov. 28, was conducted by Ousseny Zerbo, Ph.D., of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, and co-authors. Influenza Virus In Pregnant Women And ASD In Children The study

A new survey revealed that Apple's iPhone maintains its place at the top of holiday lists as the most wanted gift. With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to update you on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus availability and wait times at Apple online and at retail stores. Almost immediately after Apple opened up presales of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Sept. 9, virtually all models were spoken for by Apple's loyal iPhone

In a wide-ranging interview, Steve Ballmer this week was asked to explain what went wrong with Microsoft's smartphone business. He pointed to skepticism over iPhone carrier subsidies, but I have another idea. As someone who was burned by the iPhone, I know why Microsoft screwed up. Since I was unable to secure any hands-on time with the iPhone prior to its release, I based the criticial columns I wrote about the device (April 2007: The iPhone Can't Live Up to Its

Australia would have a far healthier parliament if there were more engineers in it, NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello MP said on Thursday.Speaking at the Reimagination Thought Leaders Summit 2016, Dominello pointed

Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut, has revealed that he heard a mysterious knock while alone in a tiny spacecraft during his maiden flight in space. Mysterious Knocking Sound In an interview, Yang said that he recalled hearing something like somebody knocking on the body of the spaceship during his first flight in space in 2003. He compared this sound to somebody knocking on an iron bucket using a wooden hammer. "A non-causal situation I have met in space is a knock that appeared

It's a new world: Donald Trump's world. As 2017 hits, we're going to see the US government's attitude towards a range of technologies change, whether it be about a lighter touch on regulation or a harsher look at companies that import heavily from China. I hate making stock predictions. I'm going to try to stick to what I think you should expect and do, as US tech consumers, to prepare for 2017. For each prediction, I'm also trying to provide an

EDM pop duo The Chainsmokers have been setting fire to the streaming charts all year long, with four consecutive hit singles, including the longest running number one single of the year, "Closer." The group released another new single several weeks ago entitled "Setting Fires," which hasn't exactly burned up the charts since — but why? Banner Year For The Chainsmokers It's fair to say the year 2016 has been an unqualified success for EDM production duo The Chainsmokers, which consists of members

From December 15, any Note 7 handsets that are still being used in Australia will start to be blocked at the network level. The move comes a month after the Korean giant teamed up to block

The early idealism of the Internet was imagined as some great network that would somehow free the world's oppressed people and lead to a grand utopian future. All the world's information would be available at the touch of a button, greater participation in government by the people would be easy, and so on. None of this has happened or will happen. Instead, the American public dove into a closed system called Facebook, where it dwells as the machine feeds them filtered

In a more drastic move to police its platform, Reddit announced that it is now going to penalize users who display toxic behavior in the popular online forum. The company is said to have identified a collection of misfits who will be facing a warning notice or even a permanent ban. Steve Huffman vs. Reddit Trolls This development is tied to the recent controversy involving Reddit's CEO Steve Huffman. He has admitted to modifying the posts of some pro-Donald Trump users who

Four major automakers just formed a new joint venture to build an electric vehicle charging station across Europe. Ford, Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler have joined forces to create a network of chargers with a charging capacity of up to 350 kW, aiming to make it easier to move around Europe using electric vehicles. The team aims to start installing the fast-charging stations next year. Europe's Highest-Powered EV Charging Network "BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche

The smart home is gaining ground, but it's still a muddle of confusing standards, competing platforms, and gadgets that don't do what you might expect. But the promise of products that can make your life a little easier is hard to resist, so I'm here to answer the inevitable questions that arise. Whether it's figuring out the best connected door lock to assembling the right recipe to wake you up with a faux sunrise at the optimal moment based on your

All you need: Blink's two-camera outfit with a sync module, set-up guide and an Android or iOS device with app loaded.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro keeps surfacing in benchmark listings, and its latest appearance on AnTuTu reveals more details about its specifications. With leaks popping up at a faster pace, the Galaxy C7 Pro unveiling could be just around the corner. Just last week, the purported Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking site, which listed a few core specs for the smartphone such as a Snapdragon 625 processor, 4 GB of RAM and Android 6.0.1 on the software front. Samsung

Thanks to mysteriously escalating prices, channels you don't want, and a lack of competitive options, cable TV and Internet companies are widely hated in the US. Cord cutting is supposed to save us from at least some of that. But AT&T's new DirecTV Now plan just transplants the cable model into the cord-cutter world. It's full of traps and pitfalls for consumers, the biggest of which may not become obvious for another year or so. DirecTV Now is basically a cable bundle

The 2017 Honda CR-V made an appearance in Detroit in October this year. The fifth-gen CR-V comes with a new style and premium interiors. 2017 CR-V Design And Specs The redesigned CR-V has crisper lines at the front. The SUV has a longer wheelbase that accommodates larger wheels. Honda has also added extra ground clearance and overall the car looks more muscular than the previous versions. Honda has included an upgraded 7-inch infotainment system in the dashboard. The cabin is also said to offer

While the attacks are currently targeting Tor users, the publication of the exploit code allows anyone to use it, potentially putting all Firefox users at risk.