Avid, the maker of perhaps the most renowed editing system in broadcasting, is having its first CES or NAB Show-style convention, of sorts, and it’s called Avid Connect 2014, and it’s in Las Vegas. ATTO…
CNBC.comFirst the mobile phone, now the car. Having revolutionised personal communication Apple now wants to change the way we drive. The technology group will next week launch its first in-car operating system with Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz…
Sun-SentinelAT&T has proposed a region of Palm Beach County for a years-long trial that would switch customers to new Internet-based technologies for services ranging from phone service to broadband and television. The goal is to…
CBS NewsTechnology can solve big problems — the least of which is falling asleep during a movie and losing your place. Thankfully, Netflix staffers have created a solution for this by hacking a Fitbit device….
Fox NewsEver wish your back seat passengers would just disappear? Well, Nissan has developed new technology that can do just that. Sort of. It’s called the Smart rearview mirror, and at the push of a…
abc7news.comSAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — From Fitbits to FuelBands, the future of exercise is looking more and more tied to wearable technology. Most of the trackers count calories and steps that you take. But on Thursday…
TechRadar UKApple has formalized its standards for iBeacon, specifying the required specs for devices and apps with the Bluetooth tracking technology to be added to the ranks of other “Made for iPhone” (MFi) devices. In…
CNN(CNN) — Nobody found out who shot J.R. on Facebook. And none of us first saw Bob Newhart wake up with Suzanne Pleshette in an Instagram photo. But that was then and this, in all…
EngadgetSince Fujitu’s prototype Haptic Sensor Tablet revealed yesterday is all about touch, describing it will be like trying to explain how a steak tastes. But here goes: it works by emitting ultrasonic vibrations below the…
Oakland LocalAnd while some balked at the surveillance, Mayor Quan argued that this technology brings Oakland in step with cities using the same tactics to get safe. “We can’t pretend to live in a world…
The 10 biggest employers in San Francisco techSan Francisco Business Times (blog)It’s no secret that San Francisco is home to a who’s who of technology — but which companies are the biggest? In this week’s…
BusinessweekIt was almost three years ago that Steve Perlman began courting controversy by promising something of a wireless technology panacea. A relentless entrepreneur and inventor, he unveiled a prototype called DIDO in this magazine’s pages….
CNETA report citing inside sources says the upcoming smartphone will come equipped with fingerprint reading technology within the device’s home button. Dara Kerr. by Dara Kerr. February 17, 2014 7:53 PM PST. Follow @darakerr. Samsung’s…
International Business TimesSigns in opposition of technology companies are seen in San Francisco, Calif. on Dec. 9, 2013. A Google Inc commuter bus was blocked in San Francisco’s Mission district for about a half hour…
ReutersWhen it comes to security, Google is trying something a little different. The search giant has acquired SlickLogin, a young security startup that authenticates user identities using — get this — high frequency sounds. The…
RegisterGoogle has bought five-month-old security startup SlickLogin, which specialises in sound-based authentication technology. Financial terms of the deal were kept secret. The Israel-based company, which was founded by three ex-Israeli-military security bods …Google buys secure…
BBC NewsGoogle has acquired SlickLogin – an Israeli start-up behind the technology that allows websites to verify a user’s identity by using sound waves. It works by playing a uniquely generated, nearly-silent sound through computer…
Mobile, Internet and social media technology embraced worldwideDeseret NewsWhile texting, surfing the Web and checking in via Facebook has become a routine part of life in the United States, emerging nations are also rapidly adopting…
PC MagazineIt’ll hack off your pets, we bet, but SlickLogin’s high-frequency sound wave technology will at least allow you to log into your favorite websites faster. 0shares. SlickLogin. Google has officially acquired Israeli security startup…
BBC NewsThe Academy Awards for Scientific and Technical Awards have been handed out at a ceremony in Beverly Hills. The awards, which are held separately from the Oscars ceremony on 2 March, recognise more than…
Guardian Liberty VoiceDeveloping Countries, social media, world technology Even though the U.S. might be the place of origin for Facebook, America’s use of the Internet, particularly social media is quite limited compared to the social…
Guardian Liberty VoiceAdvances in modern robotics have helped develop robots that are based on the pattern of how termites behave in a colony. Developers believe that the new technology will help researchers work in areas…
The WireA new study published by the Pew Research Center finds that some developing nations are fast catching up to the United States when it comes to using mobile devices and social media. It’s easy…
SC MagazineAttackers in the Target breach used phishing emails containing malware to steal system credentials from Fazio Mechanical Services, according to a report by technology journalist Brian Krebs. The emails containing malware were sent out…
LiveScience.comThe U.S. may be the birthplace of Facebook, but Americans are far from the most social–network obsessed people on the planet. Egypt, Russia, the Philippines and 14 other developing countries outpace the U.S. in the…
Pogue to Address NAB Show Radio LuncheonRadio WorldDavid Pogue, Yahoo! tech columnist, will speak at the ASCAP-sponsored NAB Show Radio Luncheon, April 8 in Las Vegas. Pogue has expanded Yahoo!’s consumer technology coverage since beginning…
CNNNew York (CNN) — The New York Police Department has procured two pair of Google Glass specs, the experimental head-mounted computers, to determine possible applications to police work, the department said in a statement. The…
New Straits TimesTAIPEI: Taiwan’s smartphone maker HTC said Saturday it has signed a patent and technology collaboration agreement with Finnish phone giant Nokia to end all pending patent litigation between them. Under the deal, HTC…
ReutersSEATTLE (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp is betting a mix of old and young blood will revive the aging technology pioneer, but new Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella may find it tough to push change with…
Gorkana Group US, which “offers a more effective way for PR and marketing professionals to access customised media intelligence,” released a post-CES analysis of social media influencers at CES 2014, or International CES (or the…
New York TimesSEATTLE — Microsoft on Tuesday announced that Satya Nadella would be its next leader, betting on a longtime engineering executive to help the company keep better pace with changes in technology. The selection…
ABC NewsMajor technology firms have released new data on how often they are ordered to turn over customer information for secret national security investigations — figures showing the government collected data on thousands of Americans….
Boston GlobeWASHINGTON — Your car might see a deadly crash coming even if you don’t, the government says, indicating it will require automakers to equip new vehicles with technology that lets cars warn each other…
Fox NewsThe federal government wants people to drive cars that talk…to each other. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Monday announced plans to require future automobiles to be fitted with technology that allows them to monitor…
PCWorldGoogle, Facebook and Microsoft were among the technology companies to release new figures Monday showing a rising number of requests for their users’ data coming from a secretive U.S. surveillance court. Figures vary by company,…
WiredThe feds want to make V2V technology a requirement on all new cars. Image: DOT. The future of automotive safety isn’t about more airbags or stronger steel. It’s about building smarter automobiles that talk to…
HD GuruHD Guru took note of a number of TV industry trends at the recent 2014 Consumer Electronic Show. The list includes new screen sizes, advances in OLED technology and new 4K/Ultra HD content sources….
What New Technology will CES 2014 Bring?Top Tech NewsLas Vegas and the tech world are gearing up for CES 2014, the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Get ready for the latest and greatest new technology, with…
The Seattle TimesA Microsoft executive may be the next CEO of the company, but of more concern are reports that the board is considering replacing Gates as chairman. Brier Dudley. Seattle Times technology columnist. Related….
Wall Street JournalMr. Nadella’s appointment could lead to a new role for Bill Gates, Microsoft’s co-founder and chairman. Mr. Nadella has asked that Mr. Gates “spend more time on technology and strategy” to assist him…
CES 2014 Day 2 Recap – New Technology Featured on KillerApps.TVPR Web (press release)News Media Group brought in Tech Expert Brett Larson to speak with TV & Radio stations around the country during their Satellite…
CES 2014 Day 1 Recap – New Technology Featured on KillerApps.TVPR Web (press release)News Media Group brought in Tech Expert Brett Larson to speak with TV & Radio stations around the country during their Satellite…
CNETA Dutch court lifts the ban that forced Internet providers to block the peer-to-peer file-sharing site. Dara Kerr. by Dara Kerr. January 28, 2014 7:13 PM PST. Follow @darakerr. It appears that Dutch lawmakers are…
The President’s State of the Union Address starts in 30 minutes, and The White House has provided a copy of excerpts of it, which you can read below. Some highlights: Today, after four years of…
CNETIn an effort to spur interest in the upcoming incentive spectrum auction, TV broadcasters in Los Angeles have teamed up with the CTIA to test technology that will allow them to share a single TV…
RegisterMany critics believe Google Glass is a threatening technology which could enable film piracy, erode personal privacy and bring about an era where we spend all our time plugged into the matrix. But all of…
San Francisco’s Income Gap Captures Wall Street Spotlight: TechBloombergWhether it’s protesters targeting Twitter Inc. (TWTR)’s new San Francisco headquarters and Google Inc. (GOOG)’s buses or the criticism against these agitators by former venture capitalist Tom…
Financial TimesGlobal smartphone shipments surpassed 1bn last year for the first time, driven by demand for cheaper devices amid signs of slowing growth in the increasingly crowded higher end of the market. IDC, a technology…
Reuters(Reuters) – Apple Inc missed Wall Street’s lofty target for iPhone sales over the crucial holiday shopping season and offered a weaker-than-expected forecast for this quarter, sending its shares down 8 percent on Monday. The…
International Business TimesSpace travel officially began on October 4th, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. Since then there have been many missions to space and beyond, with technology and science…
ReutersSTOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co will pay Ericsson $650 million along with years of royalties to end a technology license spat, the Swedish company said on Monday. The world’s No. 1 mobile network equipment…
BBC NewsThe world’s first multi-material full-colour 3D printer has been launched by Stratasys, the owner of the MakerBot range of printers. It features “triple-jetting” technology that combines droplets of three base materials, reducing the need…
Wall Street JournalSEOUL—Samsung Electronics Co. and Google Inc. have signed a long-term cross-licensing deal on technology patents that cover a broad range of areas, the South Korean company said Monday in a statement. Without going…
BBC NewsTechnology giant Google has patented a way of linking online ads to free or discounted taxi rides to the advertising restaurant, shop or entertainment venue. The transport-linked ad service could encourage consumers to respond…
Hindustan TimesCES 2014, the mega technology event in sin city is now wrapped up. It was a tough event for many reasons! Much of the country was frozen so almost all flights to Las Vegas…
Tech industry in San Francisco addresses backlashLos Angeles TimesJanuary 24, 2014, 5:00 a.m.. SAN FRANCISCO — It’s the kind of backlash that Marc Benioff could never have imagined when he started the city’s largest technology…
ReutersBy Elvina Nawaguna. WASHINGTON Jan 22 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it is joining with two top U.S. universities to launch research into automated driving technology. The automaker said it will work…
CES in Las Vegas proved bigger is better, gaming has returned, and we’re all …Metro WeeklyPrepare for the two buzzwords of CES 2014: Ultra HD (also known as 4K) and OLED, both heralded as the…
CNN(CNN) — When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever…
