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LG adds Alexa to 2019 ThinQ AI TVs

Seoul [South Korea], May 23 (ANI): LG announced that it will start rolling out Amazon's voice-based digital assistant Alexa to its 2019 TV models with ThinQ AI technology.

2019-05-23T18:04:33.219706+00:00 IST

Meet scUber, the world's first rideshare submarine by Uber

Queensland [Australia], May 23 (ANI): Uber has partnered with Australian tourist group Tourism Queensland to offer what it calls the world's first rideshare submarine, scUber that promises to give you a memorable tour of the underwaters.

2019-05-23T17:38:57.913801+00:00 IST

This is how Amazon is using video games to make warehouse work less arduous

Washington [USA], May 22 (ANI): The working conditions at Amazon's warehouses are infamous for their borderline inhuman productivity goals. However, to keep things interesting, or probably to push competition, the e-commerce giant is taking the help of video games.

2019-05-22T17:28:30.910321+00:00 IST

Google brings Dark Mode to Calendar

California [USA], May 22 (ANI): Google has extended Dark Mode to its Google Calendar and Keep apps on Android.

2019-05-22T16:56:00.871310+00:00 IST

Comcast is working on an in-home device to track your health

Pennsylvania [USA], May 22 (ANI): Comcast is reportedly working on an in-home health tracker to help you identify ailments before it is too late.

2019-05-22T16:45:41.395240+00:00 IST

Can't afford to go to Mars? Tell NASA to send your name instead

Washington [USA], May 22 (ANI): If you felt a trip to Mars is not possible in this lifetime, NASA is giving you an opportunity to send your name instead.

2019-05-22T16:30:33.400840+00:00 IST

Google kept some passwords stored in plain text for years

California [USA], May 22 (ANI): Google has admitted that it stored passwords of some of its G Suite customers unhashed for years.

2019-05-22T16:07:27.904547+00:00 IST

Firefox 67 promises protection against cryptomining

California [USA], May 21 (ANI): Mozilla has released the latest version of its Firefox browser that promises to be faster and more secure.

2019-05-21T17:49:24.194694+00:00 IST

Huawei gets temporary relief from US ban

Washington [USA], May 21 (ANI): A day after major tech companies including Google, Qualcomm, and Intel agreed to follow US orders and cut ties with Huawei, the Trump administration decided to provide some temporary relief to the troubled company.

2019-05-21T16:39:19.511891+00:00 IST

Chevrolet rolls out 'Buckle to Drive' to encourage young drivers to wear a seatbelt

Detroit [Michigan], May 21 (ANI): Teenagers need constant reminders for getting things done; such as wearing the seat belt while driving. To make driving safer for the teens, Chevrolet has introduced a new feature that will compel drivers to buckle up before shifting gears.

2019-05-21T16:08:19.316227+00:00 IST

US Postal Service tests mail delivery via a self-driving truck

Washington [USA}, May 21 (ANI): The United States Postal Service (USPS) is set to test the self-driving technology to dispatch mail as part of a two-week program.

2019-05-21T15:59:36.684595+00:00 IST

Samsung rolls out latest One UI software update to older smartwatches

Seoul [South Korea], May 20 (ANI): You will be able to access features of the Galaxy Watch Active right on your older smartwatch as Samsung is rolling out the latest software update on previous wearables.

2019-05-20T16:42:32.116134+00:00 IST

Automated cars can work together to keep traffic moving, says study

Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 20 (ANI): A study from the University of Cambridge has shown that a fleet of automated cars working together to keep traffic moving smoothly can improve overall traffic flow by at least 35 per cent.

2019-05-20T16:38:05.122088+00:00 IST

China builds facial recognition tech for pandas

Sichuan [China], May 20 (ANI): China is using facial recognition technology to correctly identify individual pandas and keep a track of its national animal.

2019-05-20T16:21:00.430018+00:00 IST

Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft face lawsuit over alleged music piracy

California [USA], May 20 (ANI): Some of the top tech giants are reportedly facing a lawsuit for selling pirated music content. The latest lawsuit against Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Pandora claims the tech giants are part of a' massive music piracy operation'.

2019-05-20T15:21:39.661313+00:00 IST

Facebook building its cryptocurrency in Switzerland: Report

Geneva [Switzerland], May 18 (ANI): Facebook wants to be part of the exciting world of digital currency and before any other technology giant takes the leap, the social networking service has reportedly started working on its virtual money in Switzerland.

2019-05-18T17:23:50.336714+00:00 IST

Google is shutting down Jump in June

California [USA], May 18 (ANI): Google is shutting down its Jump video-creation service due to lack of popularity and the emergence of more advanced immersive video solutions.

2019-05-18T17:23:33.051128+00:00 IST

Amazon rolls out Kindle Lite app in Kenya

Nairobi [Kenya], May 18 (ANI): Amazon announced the expansion of its India-first product, Kindle Lite, to Kenya. The free app is aimed at smartphones on slower networks and lower storage.

2019-05-18T17:12:41.148997+00:00 IST

Google Purchases is a secret entry book of online shopping you never knew existed

California [USA], May 18 (ANI): Google had been keeping a track of every single purchase you ever made, even if you purchased it from non-Google portals such as an offline store or from Amazon, in a secret web tool.

2019-05-18T17:11:20.489887+00:00 IST

Spotify Car Thing is a thing that will compete with Echo Auto

Stockholm [Sweden], May 18 (ANI): Spotify is testing waters in music hardware, starting with something it calls as the 'Car Thing'.

2019-05-18T17:08:07.026253+00:00 IST

Microsoft's Minecraft Earth is a fitting rival to Pokemon GO

Washington [USA], May 18 (ANI): Pokemon GO lovers will soon have another augmented reality-powered distraction to hit trees or fall into puddles as Microsoft is working on a similar, immersive version for its classic Minecraft game.

2019-05-18T17:07:30.798983+00:00 IST