“A Montana resident who unsuccessfully sued Facebook for allegedly violating a robo-texting law, now wants a federal appellate court to revive his case. The lawsuit dates to March 2015, when Noah Duguid alleged in a 2015 class-action complaint that Facebook… Read More ›
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Future for tablets looks dim
“The future of tablets doesn’t look bright. During the third quarter, global shipments were down 14.7% year-over-year to 43 million. Since the second quarter, shipments were actually up 9.8% — but for all the wrong reasons. Along with the usual… Read More ›
Facebook testing find WiFi feature
“Some users of Facebook’s flagship iOS application are part of a test of a new feature enabling them to locate nearby WiFi networks. To help people stay connected to the friends and experiences they care about, Facebook is rolling out… Read More ›
Apple hints at a foldable iPhone once again
“Apple has been granted a patent for a flexible iPhone that can fold in half and grip your clothes. This would potentially cut down on the need to stuff devices into pockets. While Apple often files for patents for technology… Read More ›
Samsung’s $8 billion bet on cars starts with this company you may have in your living room
“Samsung is making an $8 billion bet on the world’s biggest mobile technology: Cars. The electronics giant is buying the audio company Harman in a bid to enter the increasingly competitive world of connected vehicles. With cars becoming ever more… Read More ›
Wearables can be charged with body heat
“You could soon power wearable devices using just your body heat, thanks to a new flexible super capacitor that can charge itself using heat from the surroundings – without any external power supply or battery replacement. Researchers have developed a… Read More ›
With Apple now selling used iPhones, the new phone market may have peaked
“Expect Apple to start selling refurbished versions of the iPhone SE —which has a starting price of $399 new — in the $299 range or lower. Last week, Apple started selling refurbished iPhones in the U.S. through Apple.com. The fact… Read More ›
‘Die’ in a drunken-driving accident, via a terrifying VR experience
“Almost all the virtual reality content consumers have experienced has centered around games, entertainment and travel. Diageo is taking a different tack: using the immersive experience to show consumers what it’s like to be in a fatal drunken-driving accident. According to… Read More ›
A mobile personal assistant tuned to student needs
“In an effort to help freshmen manage the college transition, the University of San Diego created a smart personal assistant app designed to help students prioritize and track their tasks. Each fall, IT leadership at the university used to observe… Read More ›
Smartphone VR Headset Ownership Projected To Grow 240%
“There are a lot of virtual reality headsets coming, which will cause a lot of money to change hands. Next year is now seen as the biggest year for console-based VR revenue, based on a new study. That growth will… Read More ›
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