Scientists have proposed use of old TV frequencies, available for free, to extend existing Wi-Fi networks to create ‘super Wi-Fi’ and to provide internet connectivity in currently obstructed areas. Scientists over at…
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Raspberry Pi-powered body illusion lets you experience Parkinson’s
Analogue, a theatre/art group, has developed an interactive installation dubbed Transports powered by Raspberry Pi that lets you experience Parkinson’s symptoms. In the illusion, a person’s mind is tricked into believing that…
Chromebook holiday offer brings 1TB free Google Drive storage with it
Google is offering 1TB Google Drive storage with each Chromebook purchased as a part of its holiday promotions – the chunk of cloud storage space which would otherwise set you back by…
Apple wants ‘Beats’ to reach each and every iPhone, iPad device new report claims
Apple intends to push its subscription music service Beats to every iPhone and iPad by as early as next year, new report claims. According to a Financial Times report, Apple is planning…
New image recognition software claims to describe images almost similar to human descriptions
Google’s research scientists and a separate team of scientists working at Stanford University have independently developed an image recognition software that tends to recognize as well as describe the content of photographs…
Tesco brings BT Wi-Fi to over 900 UK & Ireland supermarkets
Tesco customers will just have to select ‘Tesco Wi-Fi’ or ‘BT’ to access in-store Wi-Fi in the 806 Tesco Extra and Superstores across the UK and 113 stores in Ireland.
Streaming Video Alliance formed by leading content networks sans YouTube, Netflix
Some of the biggest names from the online video ecosystem have teamed up to form the Streaming Video Alliance (SVA) to facilitate creation of architecture, standards and best practices that will scale…
Which? calling out for adverts with accurate broadband speeds
UK Consumer Watchdog Which? is calling out ISP’s to be true and upfront about their broadband speeds in adverts. As per the current guidelines, ISPs can advertise the “up to” speed of…
Facebook-Avanti satellite deal to bring free Internet across Africa
Facebook is reportedly in talks with London-based satellite operator Avanti as part of its initiative to offer free, basic satellite Internet access across Africa. The project comes as part of founder Mark…
Majority of Brits believe that they are most productive while at desk, new research finds
More than 75 per cent of Brits feel they are more productive while working at their desk, new report claims. According to a new research study conducted by Ricoh, 26 per cent…
43 per cent parents believe negative aspects of social media outweigh benefits
According to a new research study carried out by the US non-profit Family Online Safety Institute, most parents are of the opinion that social media was the only online activity for which…
MasterCard, Visa team up for a less complex authentication system
MasterCard and Visa have collaborated to create a new authentication system that would cease the need for customers to enter passwords as a means of verifying their identity when making online payments….
Sony unveils ‘PlayStation Vue’; a cloud-based TV service that lets you watch more with less search
Sony has taken the wraps off its new cloud-based TV service dubbed ‘PlayStation Vue’ through which it intends to offer live shows and on-demand content without users requiring a cable or satellite…
Microsoft proposes use of ‘white space’ TV spectrum in India for free Internet
Microsoft has revealed its intention of providing free Internet in India through the use of ‘white space’ TV spectrum and to connect most rural areas of the country using the unused spectrum….
Raspberry Pi Model A+ launched; available for just £15.51
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced its cheapest ever variant of the the Raspberry Pi computer with specific purpose in mind – for use in other larger systems like media player. The…