The concept of ‘connected cars’ is starting to get more real. Three years ago, GM announced a partnership with AT&T, so that all future Chevys would be shipped with networking technology included in the car. Now it’s about to get… Read More ›
Technology
Remember the first phone you owned? The Nokia 3310 is back
“The iconic Nokia 3310 was a global hit when it launched in the pre-smartphone days of September 2000. And now the classic is back: HMD rolled out a suite of new Nokia phones, including a relaunch of the 3310 that… Read More ›
How millions of kids are being shaped by know-it-all voice assistants
“As millions of American families buy robotic voice assistants to turn off lights, order pizzas and fetch movie times, children are eagerly co-opting the gadgets to settle dinner table disputes, answer homework questions and entertain friends at sleepover parties. Many… Read More ›
VR, AR will be very real in 2017
“Let’s be honest. Just the names themselves conjure up a strange combination of excitement, caution and a bit of disbelief. Virtual reality? Augmented reality? Or the latest variation, mixed reality? What are we supposed to make of our own, regular… Read More ›
T-Mobile is first carrier to remotely kill Note 7 batteries
“T-Mobile released an update to prevent Note 7 users from charging devices, rendering them useless. AT&T, Verizon and Sprint will roll out similar updates the first week of January. The move will force the hands of those who have not… Read More ›
How wearable tech is changing how we manage health information
“The folks at Pearson Online Learning and the University of Illinois at Chicago recently shared a fascinating new infographic. Technology is changing how we manage our lives and track important data. With increasing amounts of wearable technology available, patients are… Read More ›
Committee urges standard, transparent policies for Stingrays
“A bipartisan report by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform calls for standards on when law enforcement agencies should be allowed to use cell-site simulation technology – known as Stingrays – and calls on one federal agency to… Read More ›
Yes, your mobile Internet is very slow
“Some of the world’s richest countries are very poorly served with mobile Internet. The U.S., U.K., and Germany are still lagging behind developing nations when it comes to 4G access and download speeds. A report by OpenSignal found that American… Read More ›
“RetroScope opens doors to the past in smartphone investigations”
“Purdue University researchers are working on a new technique that could aid law enforcement in gathering data from smartphones when investigating crimes. RetroScope was developed in the last nine months as a continuation of the team’s work in smart phone… Read More ›
“New technologies and revenue sources provide hope for local and regional newspapers”
“The overall confidence in the sustainability of the local and regional newspaper industry has remained virtually unchanged from last year. However, 33 percent of publishers believe that the industry is getting better, likely based on new technologies, new ways of… Read More ›
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