A system for machine-generated speech that it says outperforms existing technology by 50 percent has been created by Google’s DeepMind unit, which is working to develop super-intelligent computers. An artificial intelligence called WaveNet that can mimic human speech by learning… Read More ›
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Activity tracking is Apple’s new mantra
In a strategic move, with the launch of the iPhone 7, Apple plans on consolidating its position in the smartphone market while it forays deeply into the fitness market and grabs market share from existing players such as Fitbit. The… Read More ›
Apples makes a splash with its Apple Watch Series 2
With the Apple Watch Series 2, Apple has narrowed its focus on the wearable fitness market, a huge plus from its earlier fashion offering. However according to analysts, unless it can partner the new watch with a killer app, its… Read More ›
Pershing Square acquires 9.9% stake in Chipotle
With this acquisition Ackman has again waded into the fast-food sector. While he will shake up the board on a variety of issues including director’s tenure, Pershing Square itself will be under immense pressure to perform given its lackluster performance… Read More ›
Millennials can Forget Sefie, Virtual Realty ‘Surroundie’ is here to Replace it
Helped by the rise of virtual reality (VR) headsets and affordable 360 degree cameras, selfie lovers can forget it and adopt the “surroundie” which can soon become the newest trend in picture taking. A selfie taken with a 360 degree… Read More ›
EFF Survey: Brexit has cast a long shadow over Britain’s longterm economic future
Although the manufacturing and the service sectors have been shaken as an outcome of the referendum, the fall of the sterling has boosted the value of Britain’s exports as well as boosting the cost of its imports. The coming cut… Read More ›
SpaceX to shift all impending launches at its second site in Florida
SpaceX has successfully flown 9 missions. Last week’s explosion was only its 2nd mishap. As an outcome of SpaceX’s satellite launch being destroyed during liftoff, Israel’s Space Communication Ltd is now seeking $50 million from the company or a free… Read More ›
Google’s Project Ara shelved as part of its hardware streamlining process
Despite this move, according to a source with the knowledge of the matter, Google could license the technology to its partners and technologies developed from Project Ara could still see the light of day. According to two sources with the… Read More ›
LG to partner with Amazon on smart home appliances
The move could potential see more voice controlled appliances hitting the market in the near future. In a development that could potential see Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa in more devices, LG Electronics has disclosed that it is set to partner… Read More ›
Samsung considers recalling Galaxy Note 7
Consumers have reported online that the flagship catching fire during charging. Samsung has stopped shipments while it is extensively testing the smartphone in its lab. As per a source who is familiar with the matter at hand, Samsung Electronics Co… Read More ›