[ad_1] It’s from Georgia Tech where researchers have developed a computerised thumb-ring that can be used to communicate with a computer screen. A gyroscope and a tiny microphone on the device allow it to track – and then interpret – small gestures made by moving the thumb in relation to adjacent fingers. Using a systemRead more about Fingersound hopes for a thumbs-up for smart control[…]

[ad_1] Despite not having access to UK spectrum, China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator by subscribers, has decided to launch in the UK as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) using the CMLink brand. EE will be China Mobile’s launch partner for the service, with Transtel rumoured to be the designated MVNE. CMLinkRead more about China Mobile launches MVNO, ropes in EE as partner[…]

[ad_1] The companies ‘have entered into a global settlement agreement to resolve their ongoing disputes in litigation and arbitration, strengthen and extend their relationship, and enhance the mutual commitment to their ongoing flash memory collaboration.’ Toshiba and Western Digital will participate jointly in future rounds of investment in Fab 6, the state-of-the-art memory fabrication facilityRead more about Toshiba and Western Digital settle[…]

[ad_1] (Above) The Samsung Galaxy A7. Selfies are probably about to get a lot more artsy, at least if you plan on picking up a Samsung Galaxy A8 or A8 Plus next year. How do we know? Why, it’s in the manual. Somehow the manual for the still-unannounced Samsung Galaxy A8 got uploaded to Samsung’sRead more about Samsung Galaxy A8 may shift the dual camera concept to the front[…]

[ad_1] To be precise, the stats are based on active devices interacting with Google Play over the period of a week. (“Data collected during a 7-day period ending on December 11, 2017. Any versions with less than 0.1% distribution are not shown”) The main takeaway is the slow increase for Android “Nougat” 7.x. It has only gained 2.7 extra points inRead more about Android platform stats: Nougat swells its share in December[…]

[ad_1] The things you can experience with PC gaming are quite unlike anything else – it can truly transport you to another world, making you all but forget that you’re still in the real one. However, when you’re not using one of the best gaming monitors, you risk missing out on a lot of theRead more about The best gaming monitor 2017: the 10 best gaming screens of the year[…]

[ad_1] The government’s industrial strategy for a post-Brexit economy seems to depend on UK companies making a success of emerging technology markets such as artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous vehicles and big data. It also puts a new urgency into pressure for both industry and the educational community to address the desperate need for digital skills,Read more about Comment: Post-Brexit UK will depend on engineering[…]

[ad_1] If you want lightning-fast fibre optic internet, stacks of TV channels, the ability to record your favourite shows and half a year of free Netflix, then Virgin Media’s premium TV and broadband bundles have a 100% hit rate. And for the next couple of days, Virgin will also give you a £100 voucher withRead more about Get a £100 Amazon voucher with Virgin broadband and TV deals until Thursday[…]

[ad_1] In 2018, 7.5% growth is expected to result in sales of US$60.1 billion for the global semiconductor equipment market – another record-breaking year. Wafer processing equipment will see a 37.5%!p increase to $45.0 billion; Fab facilities equipment, wafer manufacturing, and mask/reticle equipment, is expected to increase 45.8%; to $2.6 billion. Assembly and packaging equipmentRead more about Semi equipment sales top 17-year high[…]

[ad_1] The ability to play media in 4K is one of the big selling points of both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S, but until now, you haven’t been able to take advantage of that feature with YouTube on the devices without resorting to third-party apps like myTube. That changes today with theRead more about YouTube finally allows 4K streaming on Xbox One[…]