Amazon’s cloud storage business AWS has been gradually expanding into a range of cloud services for people not to simply host their business or app with AWS, but to use the platform for productivity and their own work purposes, too. Today came the latest development on that theme: AWS launched re:Start, a new portal for IT skills […]
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The reality of VR/AR growth
“VR will be big, AR will be bigger and take longer.” What sounded revolutionary when we first said it two years ago has become accepted wisdom. But now the market has actually launched, and we’ve got 12 months of real-world performance and major tech players’ strategies emerging. And that’s changed our views on VR/AR growth. […]
Asian Netflix challenger HOOQ raises $25M more from Singtel, Sony and Warner
HOOQ, a Netflix challenger in Southeast Asia, has raised $25 million in capital from existing investors Singtel, Sony Pictures and Warner Brothers. Read More Go to Source Author: Jon Russell Powered by WPeMatico
Air Force Tests IBM’s Brain-Inspired Chip as an Aerial Tank Spotter
Chips with silicon “neurons” could make satellites, aircraft, and drones smarter. Go to Source Author: TechReview Powered by WPeMatico
I drove BMW’s prototype self-driving 5 series, and then it drove me
BMW had a story to tell at CES this year, a story of what our lives might look like when there’s more continuity between what we do at home and what we do in our cars, thanks to new features coming to market including connectivity and self-driving capabilities. I became a part of that story […]
Michelin backs motorhome and campervan rental marketplace Campanda
Berlin startup Campanda, which offers an online booking site for Recreational Vehicles (that’s motorhomes, caravans and campervans, to you and me), has raised €10 million in Series B funding. Leading the round is Michelin Travel Partner, the subsidiary of tyre manufacturer Michelin. Previous backers also participated, including Accel, idinvest, Le Peigné, Ringier Digital Ventures,… Read […]
One Man’s Quest to Hack His Own Genes
When Brian Hanley set out to test a gene therapy, he started with himself. Go to Source Author: TechReview Powered by WPeMatico
Liberty is crowdfunding a legal challenge to UK surveillance law
Civil liberties group Liberty has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund a UK High Court challenge to the bulk powers contained within new domestic surveillance law. Read More Go to Source Author: Natasha Lomas Powered by WPeMatico
HMD’s first Nokia smartphone is heading to China
Nokia fans hankering to get their hands on a new smartphone with their beloved brand name — and without Microsoft’s unloved mobile OS — will need to go to China if they want to buy the first Android-powered from the Finnish phone maker that’s now licensing Nokia’s IP for phones. Read More Go to Source […]
Obama’s Technology Legacy
The past eight years saw some wins, and more than a few failures. Go to Source Author: TechReview Powered by WPeMatico