The UK has been hit with major storms again this weekend, with major floods in some parts and lots of peoples homes damaged. You would think that the government would be doing something about improving flood defenses for the people affected by the storms. The government has announced that they … [Read more...] about UK government to spend £1.2 billion on weather supercomputer
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Gmail iOS app receives Apple File app access for attachments
This month Google has released a new update for its Gmail iOS application adding a number of new features including the ability for users to access documents within the Apple File application making it easier to add attachments to outgoing emails. “In the Gmail iOS app, when composing or replying to … [Read more...] about Gmail iOS app receives Apple File app access for attachments
WhatsApp hits 2 billion users
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it now has more than two billion users worldwide. Back in February of 2018, the company revealed it had 1.5 billion users, so it has managed to add another 500 million users in the last two years. Connecting the World We are excited to … [Read more...] about WhatsApp hits 2 billion users
Artificial Intelligence bioimpedance patch detects sleep apnea
The innovative Onera Bioimpedance Patch uses artificial intelligence to detect sleep apnoea. If you have not come across the potentially serious sleep disorder it’s when a person’s breathing stops and starts during sleep, close to one billion people around the world suffer from this condition. The … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence bioimpedance patch detects sleep apnea
Acer ConceptD OJO headset cancelled
After first being unveiled nearly 12 months ago, the Acer ConceptD OJO VR headset has been cancelled. Confirmation of the cancellation was sent to the Road to VR website after reaching out to Acer for information about the ConceptD OJO. Acer offered very little in the way of details, explaining, “We … [Read more...] about Acer ConceptD OJO headset cancelled
2020 Mobile World Congress cancelled due to coronavirus
The GSMA has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Mobile World Congress which was due to take place in Barcelona later this month. Over the last week, a number of companies have pulled out of the conference and now the GSMA has announced that this year's conference is cancelled. Since the first … [Read more...] about 2020 Mobile World Congress cancelled due to coronavirus
Flipboard TV video news service from $3 a month
Flipboard is in the process of launching a video news service available via a monthly subscription fee of $3 after a three-month free trial. Flipboard TV offers viewers a curated video service available inside Flipboard, featuring professionally-produced content across a variety of topical areas, … [Read more...] about Flipboard TV video news service from $3 a month
Arm announces new Edge processor IPs for Internet of Things (IoT)
This week Arm has announced new additions to its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, including new machine learning (ML) IP, the Arm Cortex -M55 processor and Arm Ethos -U55 NPU, the industry's first microNPU (Neural Processing Unit) for Cortex-M. The Arm Ethos -U55 NPU has been designed by Arm … [Read more...] about Arm announces new Edge processor IPs for Internet of Things (IoT)
Atari acquires Wonder for Atari VCS game console
Atari has announced the acquisition of Wonder, the innovative gaming company behind WonderOS, an Android-based hybrid mobile gaming and entertainment platform. Atari is hoping to incorporate the WonderOS into the development roadmap of the Atari VCS games console and make it available across mobile … [Read more...] about Atari acquires Wonder for Atari VCS game console
Microsoft Windows 10X emulator for dual screen app development
Rather than a folding screen similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone, Microsoft has been showcasing a number of dual screen devices with hinged separate displays. To aid developers create applications for the new devices Microsoft has now made available its Windows 10X emulator for … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows 10X emulator for dual screen app development
EE customers will get six months of Britbox for free
Britbox is the paid streaming service from UK broadcasters ITV, the BBC and others, and now EE has announced that its customers will get six months free of the service. As well as the six months free, they will also get inclusive data, so anything you stream over the device will be free. Launching … [Read more...] about EE customers will get six months of Britbox for free
Intel QLC 3D NAND SSD passes 10 million production units
Intel has this week confirmed it has produced over 10 million solid-state drive storage units based upon the QLC NAND die. Intel's memory and storage group started producing Intel QLC 3D NAND solid-state drives back in late 2018 and the new milestone establishes the QLC (quadruple-level cell memory) … [Read more...] about Intel QLC 3D NAND SSD passes 10 million production units
