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[Breaking] Tesla Opens Up Its Electric Car Technology Patents To Everyone
Over the years, Tesla Motors has repeatedly demonstrated that it’s like no other auto company in terms of innovation an design. Now, the company is making yet another unprecedented move by opening up its patents to everyone.
HP Is Revolutionizing Computing With ‘The Machine’
The pace of technological advancement today is so rapid that there is an ever-greater need for better computing solutions. HP is offering one in the shape of ‘The Machine’, a computing setup that rethinks even the basics and offers a truly next-generation solution.
Paralyzed Man Uses Mind-Controlled Robot To Kick Off World Cup 2014
FIFA World Cup 2014 has finally kicked off. A paralyzed man used a mind-controlled robotic suit to kick the football and announce the beginning of the event.
Add Complete FIFA World Cup Schedule On Your Google Calendar
FIFA World Cup 2014 is just around the corner, quite possibly one of the most talked about sports events of this year. To keep tabs on the schedule of the World Cup, here is an easy way of adding the entire schedule of the event to your Google Calendar.
Russian Hackers Behind Ransomware For Apple Devices Arrested
Ransomware is a malicious piece of software which locks access to a device, seeking a certain amount of ransom in order to unlock it. Russians authorities have now arrested two hackers who have been behind numerous ransomware attacks targeted at Apple devices.
South Africa Plans To Make Schools Textbook-Free
With the rapid integration of technology into our daily lives, it is only natural to see education evolving along the same lines. South Africa is now aiming to be at the forefront of this change, planning to make schools textbook-free in an entire province.
Cyber Attacks Cost $400 Billion A Year, Wrecking Global Economy
The frequency and severity of cyber attack has sharply risen over the past few years. With the key targets being financial institutions, banks and industry entities, it isn’t surprising to note that these cyber attacks cost the global economy a cool $400 billion each year.
Looksery Is An App That Can Transform Your Face During Live Video Calls
Addicted to the use of fancy photo filters and post-editing options? Then Looksery is the logical next step for you. The new app, which is currently seeking funds on KickStarter, can transform your face in photos and videos, even during live video calls.
Lockscreen Passcode Exploit Discovered In iOS 7.1.1 & Tips To Stay Safe!
Apple’s iOS platform is typically touted for its heightened security when compared to other platforms such as Android. However, iOS has its share of vulnerabilities. The latest among these is a lockscreen passcode vulnerability which is present in iOS 7.1.1 devices.
It Will Take 7 Years To Tweet The Entire Lexicon Of English Language
Twitter is used for many purposes, from sharing breaking news to indulging in discussions about the buzzing topics. A new account has put the site to a new use, aiming to tweet all the words in English language. The task will take an expected 7 years to complete.
ISS Uses Laser To Beam Video Back To Earth
We have often seen laser beams popularly deployed in spaceships in sci-fi movies and NASA is about to turn that into a reality. The space agency sent specialized hardware to International Space Station and this equipment was recently successful in beaming a video back to Earth using laser.
Market Analysts Say Apple Will Finally Unveil Long Awaiting iWatch This Fall
Apple has long been rumored to be preparing a smartwatch, dubbed as iWatch by many unconfirmed reports. A number of market analysts are now predicting that Apple is sure to finally unveil such a wearable device by fall this year.
Twitter Engineer Builds Parallac, A Supercomputer
Once upon a time, supercomputers belonged in the highly secure facilities of well-moneyed tech companies. Today, they can be built at home, as proven by Twitter engineer Brian Guarraci who has built a supercomputer that reaches speeds of 208 gigaflops.
Uber Raises $1.2 Billion In Funding, Company Valuation Reaches $17 Billion
Uber has been on a rapid rise since the company came into being. In a recent round of funding, it was able to raise a whopping $1.2 billion. As a result of this fresh funding, the company’s valuation is estimated to be $17 billion.
Google Unveils Project Tango Tablet, A 3D-Sensing Slate
Google’s Project Tango kickstarted with a sensor-packed smartphone which could discern and map the world around it in 3D. The company has now unveiled Project Tango tablet, a slate which offers a similar functionality.
