Predictive tech is growing but it comes with risks
As predictive technology and the rise of wearable technology grows, concerns also abound about their use and the privacy and related issues that they bring, VentureBeat reported.
Consumer Electronics
iPhone Sales Plummet in China While Huawei Reigns Supreme in Q1
In Q1 2024, iPhone sales in China dropped significantly by 19.1%, contrasting with the modest 1.5% growth in the overall smartphone market, largely attributed to Huawei's 69.7% surge with its Mate 60 series.
Amazon Is Ending Drone Deliveries in California, Eyes Arizona Expansion
Amazon has ceased drone delivery operations in Lockeford, California, as it prepares to expand its Prime Air program in Arizona...
Apple Reportedly Acquired French AI Startup Datakalab, Focusing on AI and Computer Vision
Apple has acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based startup specializing in AI compression and computer vision technology, which hints at potential advancements in features like Photos and Face ID in iOS 18...
Samsung to Implement Six-Day Work Week for Executives Slammed by Critics 'Not Effective'
Samsung's decision to implement a six-day work week for executives across its key affiliates in South Korea has sparked controversy...
Toshiba Mass Layoff Could Terminate 5,000 Domestic Workers—Who Might Be Affected?
Toshiba could terminate 5,000 domestic workers as it considers a mass ...
Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Tech Giant May Consider Manufacturing in Indonesia After Meeting with President Joko Widodo
Tim Cook said Apple would "look at" manufacturing in Indonesia after m...
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Nokia Refocus app now available for all Lumia smartphones
Helsinki, Finland-based smartphone giant Nokia now made the Nokia Refocus app available to all Lumia smartphones to allow users to take refocusable photos using their phones.
Energy Foundry invests seed funds to SiNode
SiNode, a company that is working on prolonging the energy storage capacity of batteries and improving their charging rate, has secured seed funding from Energy Foundry, TechCrunch reported.
Samsung files patent to let users unlock screen with a doodle
South Korean electronics giant Samsung filed a patent on September 2012 for a new method that lets users unlock the screen and activate apps and certain commands using a doodle.
Active smartphone users in China went over 700 million last year
Analytics company Umeng said the number of active smartphone users in China has surpassed the 700 million mark as of the end of 2013, TechCrunch reported.
Google to venture into set top business with Green Throttle acquisition
Search giant Google is reportedly venturing into the set top business with its recent acquisition of Santa Clara, US-based mobile game and hardware developer Green Throttle Games for an undisclosed am
Apple enhances Loyalty Program with deeper discounts, more items
Apple's Loyalty Program for its bulk-buying clients have just been made better with deeper discounts and the addition of iPhones and Apple TV, TechCrunch reported.
India-based RHL Vision Technologies crowdfunds $200K for wearable device Fin
RHL Vision Technologies, an India-based startup, was able to raise $200,000 through the crowdfunding site Indiegogo with 1,600 people pre-ordering their wearable device called Fin, The Times of India
Lighter Capital provides $1M growth funding to CloudBilt, Resident Research and SalesReach Software
CloudBilt, Resident Research and SalesReach Software obtained a combined $1 million growth financing from Lighter Capital, a provider of revenue-based financing, a statement about the funding said.
PM David Cameron pledges funding for research on Internet of things in UK
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has committed more funds to finance research in the field of Internet of things and a grant for startups focused on the space, VentureBeat reported.
