Google has announced that it is bringing some new features to Google Maps, this included a new follow places feature. This new feature in Maps allows you to follow business and places that you like, you will then be updated on news, offers and more from these places. Ever wandered by your … [Read more...] about Google Maps gets a new follow places feature
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Amazon Q3 revenue up 29 Percent to $56.6 billion
Amazon has announced its revenue for quarter three of 2018, the company saw an increase of 29% on its revenue to $56.6 billion. These latest figures cover the three month period to the 30th of September 2018, you can see some details on the company's revenue below. Operating cash flow increased … [Read more...] about Amazon Q3 revenue up 29 Percent to $56.6 billion
LG announces its third quarter results for 2018
LG has announced its third quarter financial results for 2018, the company has consolidated sales of $13.76 billion ( KRW 15.43 trillion) and an operating profit of $667.7 million. LG's mobile division made a loss of $130.5 million, although it saw strong sales in other areas including their TV … [Read more...] about LG announces its third quarter results for 2018
Samsung and Nokia patent licensing agreement has been extended
Nokia has revealed that it has extended its patent licensing agreement with Samsung, and the agreement will run for a number of years. The two companies first agreed a deal back in 2016. This initial agreement was then extended to cover more patents, and now their new deal should cover Samsung for … [Read more...] about Samsung and Nokia patent licensing agreement has been extended
Spatial augmented reality collaboration platform unveiled
Details of a new collaborative AR platform have been unveiled this week by Spatial providing a glimpse at what meetings may be like in the near future using augmented reality technology and hardware. The new office collaboration platform not only allows you to chat with colleagues but also … [Read more...] about Spatial augmented reality collaboration platform unveiled
Samsung and NEC announce 5G partnership
Samsung has been forming partnerships with a number of companies related to 5G, and the latest partnership is with NEC. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the development and deployment of 5G technology, which is expected to revolutionize various industries by providing faster … [Read more...] about Samsung and NEC announce 5G partnership
North Focals smart glasses launch from $999
Anyone who was disappointed when Google pulled the plug on its Google Glass smart glasses might be in the new generation taking the form of the fully customisable Focals smart glasses. After announcing earlier this month that they would cease development of the Myo gesture -controlled armband. Its … [Read more...] about North Focals smart glasses launch from $999
Flagship HTC Vive store opens in China offering VR experiences
It seems that HTC have quietly opened a flagship HTC Vive store in China this month allowing customers to engage in virtual reality and test out the new VR headsets created by HTC. The new store is located at the Consumer Electronics Exchange/Exhibition Center (CEEC) in Shenzhen and underwent a soft … [Read more...] about Flagship HTC Vive store opens in China offering VR experiences
Amazon Alexa Smart Speakers are dominating the market
Amazon Alexa smart speaker devices appear to be dominating the market according to a recent report by Strategy Analytics. According to the report, out of the top 10 smart speaker devices sold, Amazon produces six of them and has a 61% share of the market. David Watkins, Director, Smart Speakers at … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa Smart Speakers are dominating the market
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 mobile platform announced
Qualcomm has announced its latest processor and mobile platform, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, which is designed for gaming and comes with improved AI and more. Qualcomm have said that we can expect to see the first handsets using this new Snapdragon 675 processor in quarter one of 2019. This means … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 mobile platform announced
DextrES VR gloves allow you to touch objects in virtual reality
Researchers from EPFL and ETH Zurich have created a new pair of ultra lightweight VR gloves which weigh less than 8 g per finger and provide users with the ability to touch and manipulate virtual reality objects. The prototype lightweight VR clubs are capable of providing realistic haptic feedback … [Read more...] about DextrES VR gloves allow you to touch objects in virtual reality
Shuttle SH310R4 8th Gen Core LGA1151 Processor mini PCs unveiled
Mini PC manufacturer Shuttle has this week introduced new additions to its range of entry-level mini PC systems announcing the availability of the new SH310R4 mini PC equipped with 8th generation Core LGA1151 processors. Specifications include support Intel 8th Generation Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, … [Read more...] about Shuttle SH310R4 8th Gen Core LGA1151 Processor mini PCs unveiled
