[ad_1] When the first Android handset came along in 2008, Google’s mobile platform became an open alternative to the iPhone, which was released in 2007. Microsoft tried, but ultimately failed, to adapt to the competition. As Microsoft was the dominant force in desktop software at the time, it should have meant that the company would […]
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Xiaomi’s new Mi CC phones are aimed at young people
[ad_1] Mi CC stands for Camera+Camera, referring to the upcoming phones’ dual camera setups. This would suggest Xiaomi hopes to attract teens by amplifying the photo-taking abilities of future devices. Specifications aren’t available yet, but they will feature front and back cameras, plus an “industry-leading algorithm empowered by the newly founded Xiaomi x Meitu AI […]
The latest Raspberry Pi mini computer is ready for 4K video
[ad_1] You’ll also find updated connectivity, including Bluetooth 5.0 as well as support for two USB 3.0 ports in addition to the usual USB 2.0. You can still expect 802.11ac WiFi and gigabit Ethernet to keep the Raspberry Pi online. The variable RAM amounts shake up the pricing compared to what you’ve seen with past […]
Fast delivery may negate the environmental benefits of online shopping
[ad_1] The demand for local warehouses to speed up those orders also has an effect, Carnegie Mellon’s Costa Samaras said. Those buildings need power, heat and cooling, and that means more emissions. This doesn’t mean you’ll have to permanently settle on slow deliveries if you want to be kind to the planet, but it may […]
Minnesota cop receives $585,000 after fellow officers spied on DMV data
[ad_1] This isn’t the first such lawsuit against Minneapolis for similar behavior, or even other Minnesota cities. It’s the first to go to trial, however, and certainly the first to involve a court-decided payout. City attorney Susan Segal told Wired she was “disappointed” in the outcome, but stressed that Minneapolis had tightened its restrictions on […]
Robot ‘duck’ keeps weeds out of rice paddies
[ad_1] For rice farmers, ducks have been a viable way to keep their crops healthy — they destroy weeds, eat bugs and fertilize crops without using harmful chemicals. And now, a Nissan technician might have an alternative when fowl isn’t an option. He’s testing a robot ‘duck’ that roams rice paddies, muddying the water to […]
Blizzard’s global esports director quits amid turmoil
[ad_1] This doesn’t necessarily mean that Blizzard’s esports endeavors are in further trouble. However, things clearly haven’t gone as well as they could in recent months. On top of the departures of Phan and Nanzer, there have been rumors of low morale and additional resignations. The company also scuttled Heroes of the Storm esports plans […]
NASA’s Astrobee cube robot flies in space for the first time
[ad_1] Future tests will have Bumble perform “increasingly complex” moves to show that it’s ready for service. There’s another robot (Honey) already present on the ISS, while a third robot (Queen) is expected to launch in July. Eventually, NASA wants robots like the Astrobee series to serve as custodians. They’ll perform some of the upkeep […]
US may require companies make 5G equipment outside of China
[ad_1] The talks are in “early and informal” phases, the tipsters said. However, the executive order that dictated a review of the telecom supply chain is asking for proposed rules by an October deadline — there isn’t much time for things to change, even if any rules wouldn’t take effect for a while. The White […]
Paris may offer flying taxis to 2024 Olympics guests
[ad_1] You wouldn’t have to wait long, either, as taxis could take off every six minutes. There are already machinations underway. Aeroports de Paris has to pick a site for a flying taxi hub in Paris by the end of 2019, and it should be ready within 18 months. The team will test the link […]