On day three of WIRED25, Audrey Tang explains how the Asian nation used open data and transparent governance to empower its citizens to code their own way out of a pandemic. Powered by WPeMatico
Month: September 2020
Podcast: How Russia’s everything company works with the Kremlin
Russia’s biggest technology company enjoys a level of dominance that is unparalleled by any one of its Western counterparts. Think Google mixed with equal parts Amazon, Spotify and Uber and you’re getting close to the sprawling empire that is Yandex—a single, mega-corporation with its hands in everything from search to ecommerce to driverless cars. But […]
Google Launches Chromecast with Google TV, and Nest Audio Smart Speaker
Along with Pixel smartphones, Google has launched Chromecast with Google TV, and Nest Audio smart speaker at its Launch Night In event that was held today. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
The Debate Was a Disaster. But Hey, Climate Change Came Up
The good news: The presidential debate addressed global warming. The bad news: Trump dodged it, especially when it came to wildfires. Powered by WPeMatico
Google Launches Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G
Almost one year after launching its last set of Pixel devices, Google has launched two new Pixel smartphones today, the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
AIOps uses AI, automation to boost security
When the 2020 coronavirus pandemic forced workers across the United States to stop congregating in offices and work from home, Siemens USA was prepared to protect its newly remote workforce and identify and repel potential data breaches. It turned to AIOps—artificial intelligence for IT operations—and a specialized security system to immediately secure and monitor 95% […]
Astronauts on the ISS are hunting for the source of another mystery air leak
In the middle of the night on Monday, the two cosmonauts and one astronaut on the International Space Station were woken up by a call from mission control. They were told that there was a hole in a module on the Russian side of the station, responsible for leaking precious air out of the $150-billion […]
Apple Watch Solo Loop Bands: How to Select the Correct Size for Your Wrist
Alongside the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, Apple also launched the Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands. Unlike conventional watch bands, the Solo Loop bands do not feature a clasp or a buckle mechanism. Instead, they have a slip-on design where the user is meant to simply slip it on their […]
iOS 14.2 Beta 2 Introduces New Emojis Including Bubble Tea, a Transgender Flag, Ninjas, and More
iOS 14.2 Beta 2 brings with it new, custom-designed emojis that are a part of Unicode Emoji v13.0. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
Mail App Users Are Facing Issues with Email Aliases on iOS 14
The email aliases feature on the iOS 14 Mail app is reportedly not working. Many Mail app users have highlighted the issue on Apple Support Communities and other forums. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico