Is AI at an impasse? The growth of AI to date has been fueled by massive amounts of data and exponential gains in processing efficiency. But are these gains sustainable and if not, what is going to take us to the next level? Join us virtually at EmTech MIT as we look at the status quo […]
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Go behind the scenes of one of the world’s most advanced genomics labs
For the first time ever, EmTech MIT, our flagship event on emerging technologies and trends, will be held virtually. Going virtual has given us the opportunity to offer the MIT Inside Track, which includes these exciting new interactive experiences: Meet the Researcher– MIT’s Computer and Artificial Intelligence Lab: Chat with researchers inside MIT’s world-class research lab and learn […]
VOLTA Spark: All The Cables You Need In One Cable
Looking at my workspace, I realize how messed up the cable situation is on the desk. There is a Type-C to Type-C cable, a lightning cable for my iPhone, an old-style micro-USB cable to charge wireless earphones, and a couple of faulty cables with low-success ratio. If you are juggling between different devices then you […]
Apple-Epic Battle Has Drawn the Attention of German Antitrust Authorities
There is no denying that Epic’s Fortnite standoff has garnered a lot of attention. Epic rallied against Apple with a group of developers, and some of the other tech companies like Microsoft are reacting strongly. Amidst the controversy, Germany’s antitrust watchdog is keeping an eye on Apple’s App Store payment row. Moreover, the authorities are […]
PUBG Mobile Banned in India along with 117 Other Chinese Apps
The Indian government has banned 118 Chinese apps in the country today. Among these apps is PUBG Mobile, India’s most popular Battle Royale game for mobile devices. The authorities have also banned the lighter version of PUBG – PUBG Mobile Lite — developed for less powerful phones. According to the Indian government, these 118 apps […]
Apple and Google have launched coronavirus exposure notifications without an app
The news: Apple and Google have announced they’re expanding their coronavirus exposure warning system so health agencies can take part without needing to create a customized app. It’s a significant upgrade to the system, which uses Bluetooth to work out if people have spent extended periods of time near each other, then notifies someone’s close […]
Apple Might Be Forced to Lower App Store Commission to 20% in Russia
Apple takes a 30% commission from developers for App Store sales, across the world. However, in Russia, Apple might be forced to lower its commission to just 20%. According to a new report published by Reuters today, a bill has been submitted to the lower Russian Parliament to limit Apple’s App Store commission to 20%. […]
Apple and Google Launch Exposure Notifications Express That Enables Contact Tracing Without Needing an App
Soon after the pandemic broke, Apple and Google worked together on a contact tracing API. Contact tracing works by using Bluetooth signals from smartphones that are in close proximity. All of this is done without identifying the user or collecting location data. In case a person is tested positive for Covid-19 then the others who […]
iOS 13.7 and iPadOS 13.7 Download Available Now
Last week, Apple surprised everyone by releasing the first beta of iOS 13.7. The release only contained one important change, the ability to opt-in for the COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system without having to download a contact tracing app first. Today, Apple has released the final build of iOS 13.7 to the public. Continue reading → […]
California’s air conditioner-driven blackouts are only the start
As record-breaking heat waves baked Californians last month, the collective strain of millions of air conditioners forced the state’s grid operators to plunge hundreds of thousands of households into darkness. The rolling blackouts offered just a small hint of what’s likely to come in California and far beyond. Growing populations, rising incomes, increasing urbanization, and […]