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Why Amazon's Echo is better to talk to than Siri
Artificial intelligence and voice-based computing are likely two of the main components of the smart devices of the future, and Amazon's surprisingly...
Facebook denies ‘systematic’ content bias, but admits possibility of rogue employees
Facebook says that it has found no evidence of ‘systematic’ political bias related to its Trending Topics section, but acknowledges the possibility th...
7 great Google features you probably don't use
According to a recent report, Google handles an average of 2.3 million searches every second. No doubt, Google is our go-to resource. We use it so muc...
Tech Q&A: Squeezing life out of an old iPhone, protecting kids online
Squeeze more life out of an old phone Q. My iPhone 5 is starting to run slowly, but I’m not ready to upgrade. What can I do? If you hold down the Slee...
Apple's Cook will visit India this week, to meet PM Modi - sources
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to visit India this week to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to boost iPhone sales and explore new growth opportunities in the rapidly expanding Indian smartphone market. This visit follows Apple's first-ever decline in iPhone sales globally.
OnePlus 3 to come with all-new design: Report
Rumors suggest the OnePlus 3 will feature a new design with curvier edges, a dedicated camera button, and a potential fingerprint sensor on the front. It's expected to have a Snapdragon 820 SoC, up to 6GB RAM, and proprietary Dash Charge technology.
US military proposes secure, self-destructing messaging app
The U.S. military's DARPA is developing an ultra-secure, self-destructing messaging app, similar to Snapchat, but with advanced encryption and decentralized blockchain technology to prevent cyberattacks and ensure secure communication for troops.
Fashion house Marchesa taps IBM Watson supercomputer to create ‘cognitive dress’
Fashion house Marchesa collaborated with IBM Watson to create a 'cognitive dress' for the Met Gala. The dress, embedded with LED lights, changes color in real-time based on social media sentiment.
You can recharge your iPhone with fire
Discover the FlameStower USB Fire Charger, a unique gadget that allows you to power up your iPhone using thermal energy from a fire. Ideal for emergencies or off-grid adventures, it offers a slow but reliable charge.
Meet the military's new $1 billion jammer
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1 billion contract for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ), an electronic attack smart pod designed to enhance the EA-18G Growler's capabilities. This new technology will improve precision and response time for electronic warfare, making aircraft "invisible" to enemies and creating ph
TECH HOME COMPUTERS GOOGLE VIDEO GAMES MILITARY TECH WAR GAMES SLIDESHOWS DRONES
Aurora Flight Sciences successfully tested a sub-scale model of its LightningStrike X-Plane, a hybrid helicopter-jet designed for vertical takeoff and landing. This drone aims to carry thousands of pounds of cargo at high speeds for military and humanitarian missions without risking pilots.
How much would you pay for lunch with Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook is auctioning a private lunch and keynote passes to benefit RFK Human Rights. Bidding is currently at $125,000, with past auctions reaching over $300,000 for the charitable cause.
Dyson wants to revolutionize hair care with $400 dryer
Dyson, known for its high-tech home appliances, is entering the beauty market with the Supersonic, a $400 hair dryer. This device features a powerful motor in the handle and precise temperature control to prevent heat damage.
Stop Google from knowing every move you make
If Google ever chooses a corporate anthem, I vote for "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, which includes the possibly sweet/possibly creepy promise...
Google really wants you to hack Chromebook
For six years Google has been leaning on some of the world's best hackers to find problems in a wide range of its products through its bug bounty prog...
Apple: Founding fathers would be 'appalled' by encryption request
A 1789 law has become the crux of an ongoing legal battle between the U.S. government and Apple. In a legal brief filed Tuesday, the iPhone maker main...
Sony's PlayStation VR set for October release
Sony is giving you a few months to save up for its PlayStation VR. The consumer tech giant announced during the Game Developers Conference that its ne...
Clock is ticking for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 on new PCs as Microsoft focuses on Windows 10
Microsoft has published a list of new PCs that will be supported on older versions of Windows -- but only for the next year and a half. Following an a...
Good Night, Sweet Probe: Astronomers Say Farewell to Philae Comet Lander
The time has finally come to say goodbye to the Philae lander, the first in history to land on a comet in transit — though with a rough touchdown that...
Google Parent Pushes Apple Off Top Slot
Google's parent firm is set to overtake Apple as the world's most valuable company by market value after its latest revenues smashed expectations. Alp...