Category: Biz Tech

Only a minority of the world's pipelines can be cleaned with pigs like this one.

Carmaker Tesla is issuing a recall for its Model X and Model S vehicles because of a possible manufacturing defect with the parking brake. The voluntary recall from Tesla impacts Model X and Model S cars made from February 2016 to October 2016. "Tesla recently discovered a potential manufacturing issue with the electric parking brakes installed on certain Model S and Model X vehicles that could prevent the parking brake from releasing," noted the company. Tesla stressed that the recall is only because it is exercising

The giants of cloud computing may have kicked off a new price war, this time over storage.Until recently, price cuts for cloud computing offerings have been mostly restricted to virtual machines, while other services provided constant

For some, modding PC games is a step to cybercrime.

Good news! Soon, Gmail users can get their hands on the newest Windows 10 Mail & Calendar apps, according to Microsoft. Windows 10 Mail & Calendar Over the years, Microsoft has worked relentlessly to come with up architectural improvements to enhance and speed up Windows 10 Mail & Calendar apps' performance. Earlier this year, the company excitedly announced several new features, which included: • Color categories for calendar events: a top-requested feature that lets users color-code their schedule• Interesting calendars: lets users follow updates about

Microsoft demoed Windows 10 Enterprise edition running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor late last year.

Judges in the town of Ivrea, northern Italy, have finally reached a verdict in the case of telecom executive Roberto Romeo, who lost his hearing after the removal of a brain tumor. The Italian court ruled the plaintiff's brain tumor was caused by the excessive use of mobile phone. The decision, handed down April 11, was made public only nine days later, on April 20, and can still be appealed. The ruling also awarded the 57-year-old businessman a state-funded pension of €500

The Doogee Shoot 2 is a nice looking phone. It is well built and sturdy and feels solid in my hand. It seems thicker than the Meizu phones I reviewed earlier this year, but it is not as flexible or as slim.The phone measures 5.61 inches (142.6mm) by 2.86 inches (72.6mm) and is 0.37 inches (99.5mm) thick. It weighs 6.08 ounces (174g) and

Elon Musk has been working on a human-computer brain interface called Neuralink, aiming to link human brains to artificial intelligence. Neuralink aims to hook up the human brain to AI through micron-sized devices and the potential applications hold great promise. For instance, AI could serve as an extension of the human brain and help with certain brain injuries stemming from a stroke, cancer lesions, or other health conditions. As an entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Tesla, and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk has plenty of

It turns out several leading US banks do not require case-sensitive passwords, which could make it easier for someone to access your account. A thread on Reddit

Tens of millions of iPhone owners are ready to upgrade to 2017 iPhones, fueling the so-called iPhone "supercycle," market research firm comScore reports. Apple has always enjoyed a loyal fan base and each new product iteration attracts many existing customers looking to upgrade to the latest and greatest. A new report from comScore now reveals that tens of millions of legacy iPhone owners are looking to upgrade this year, so Apple should have plenty of takers. iPhone Ownership At All-Time High In US "Apple

Windows Central got their hands on an apparent Microsoft confidential document that outlines recommended minimum specifications for Windows 10 CloudBooks.Windows 10 CloudBooks are what they sound like: Devices meant to compete with Chromebooks that are running

Blue whales are currently the largest animals alive on Earth both on and off the endangered species list so it is only natural that humans are interested in its feeding habits. Tech Times reported from previous studies that blue whales apply efficient feeding strategies when it comes to foraging for krill — its main diet — but it is only now that we finally get to see the massive animal in action. The Blue Whale In Action Leigh Torres, a marine spatial ecologist from Oregon State University's Marine

Live Photos on the iPhone 6S and newer takes a 1.5 clip either side of a still photo and combines them into three-second clip with sound.

Although Google is processing more requests, it's also producing data for a smaller share of them.

Yet another wildlife species has fallen victim to a deadly fungus that could potentially result in significant biodiversity loss. Nearly a month after Tech Times reported about three species of Texas bats carrying the Pd fungus, putting them at risk for the lethal white nose syndrome, biologists warn salamanders are in danger of being decimated. Researchers at the University of Zurich in Switzerland reveal that fire salamander populations in Europe are under threat from an invasive skin-eating fungus. Working together with biologists from the

Samsung Electronics will commence a software update for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus following consumer complaints that their handsets have red-tinted displays.Earlier this week, in South Korea, consumers posted pictures of their phones with red

Oddball duo Rick and Morty, amid their frenzied travails moving from one bizarre realm to another, have now entered virtual reality, under the aptly named Virtual Rick-ality app. There's no surprise too that the titular characters' entry in the VR space is just as weird, childishly enchanting, and ridiculous as its TV adventures. It's no secret that Rick and Morty is one of the funniest and critically acclaimed shows on television, and quite honestly, it's also probably one of the weirdest —

Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Arthur Sinodinos has told ABC radio he does not want see any unintended consequences trickle into Australia's tech sector as a result of the abolition of the current 457 visa

The construction of Asia-Pacific fibre infrastructure company Superloop's Indigo subsea cable system has reached a contractually binding status following Alcatel Submarine Networks entering a system supply agreement.

A first of its kind continent-wide survey of Antarctica revealed that the ice-capped continent has a surprisingly vast network of rivers and lakes, which make their way through the ice shelves of the landmass. These rivers flow with melting water over many parts of Antarctica during the continent's brief summer season. The discovery of lakes and river streams is not new for the researchers. However, scientists earlier assumed that these water networks were confined only to the warm locations of the continent, mostly to

The narrative of shiny Silicon Valley topping decrepit Detroit in the race to develop self-driving cars has become a recurring theme in recent years. Just as tech companies have reinvented (dare we say, disrupted?) everything from telephones to how we consume music, the thinking goes, so too will they leave traditional automakers in the dust when it comes to autonomous cars. While it's true that Google, Uber, Tesla, and others have spurred normally slow-moving automakers into action on autonomous technology, research

The Federal Trade Commission has sent warnings to Instagram celebrities, prompting them to clearly state which of their posts are sponsored. When following celebrities on Instagram, it can get tough at times to distinguish which of their posts are regular and which are paid ads. This could change soon enough, if the FTC has its way. Instagram Celebrities, The FTC Is Watching The FTC has sent more than 90 reminders [PDF] to Instagram "influencers" - meaning celebrities, models, athletes, and other Instagrammers with a

A secret court that oversees the US government's legal surveillance requests rejected a record number of applications last year, according to new figures.Newly released data by the US Courts show that the Washington DC.-based Foreign Intelligence

Some Samsung Galaxy S8 units apparently have a red tint on their display, but Samsung does not consider it a defect — more like an easily adjustable detail. For those unfamiliar with the matter, the Galaxy S8 is not set to go on sale in the United States until April 21, but it already launched in Samsung's home country of South Korea on April 17. The smartphone had been leaked, rumored and anticipated for months before its release and Samsung fans worldwide were

At Creative Strategies, we have been researching millennial tech habits and demands for about five years. We recently did a survey with millennials, which challenged some notions you might have about this generation. In an essay that first ran on our blog, my son Ben shared what he found. - Tim Bajarin A core thesis we have about the future of technology here at Creative Strategies centers on a younger demographic. Because of that, much of our continued research on the

(Image: Mastercard)Swipe-to-pay, then chip-and-PIN. What next, credit cards with fingerprint sensors?Turns out that's Mastercard's latest invention, a new credit card with an integrated fingerprint sensor, which aims to fight in-store fraud.

The exciting discovery of a giant nearby exoplanet has researchers wondering about the possibility of finding the first trace of extraterrestrial life. The massive super-Earth is located 40 light-years away from our home planet, in the Cetus ("Sea Monster") constellation, and has been dubbed the "best place to look for signs of life beyond the solar system." Telescopes around the world, including the HARPS instrument at La Silla operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), picked up the newly discovered planet and found it

It's springtime. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and love is in the air. That can only mean one thing: It's time to send pictures of your bits and pieces! If you've ever used your phone to send someone special a picture of your thing(s), you're not alone. Data shows that sexting is a highly popular pastime enjoyed by men and women alike. As you might expect, it's most common among sexually active digital natives (i.e. teens and young adults). However,

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will hit the U.S. shelves on April 21. However, some users who preordered the Samsung smartphones have started receiving the devices. The flagships are being touted as two of the year's best smartphones. Tech Times reported on Tuesday, April 18, how a YouTuber compared the latest Samsung handsets' real-world speed performance against premium flagships from other OEMs such as the iPhone 7, OnePlus 3T, LG G6, and more. PhoneArena has performed a test, which compares the battery life and

Poland's NC Cyber director Juliusz Brzostek: "Our role is to secure national assets, which means that we protect key services."

A couple of weeks ago, the authority that oversees broadcast licensing in Germany concluded that internet streaming services should be subject to the same licensing imposed on broadcast radio and television. The focus is on Twitch.tv which exemplifies this new paradigm; according to a press release, the Germans see streaming platforms as little more than tiny TV stations operating without a license. This will be a test case for the entire world as governments and tax authorities realize they are missing out

Google is reportedly planning to equip Chrome with a built-in ad blocker, which is quite of a shock considering Google's biggest money-making strategy is through advertisements. So why is the search company baking an ad blocker into Chrome, the most popular web browser in the world? What Are You Thinking, Google? As The Wall Street Journal reports, the ad block move is a "defensive" one, as described by people familiar with Google's plans. Ad blockers are experiencing an upswell in recent times, in large part because