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BrightSparks trophies make their mark

BrightSparks trophies make their mark

[ad_1] Step forward Saar Drimer, a talented designer, who agreed to customise and create the BrightSparks trophies. A distinctively unique ‘supra-component’ of the awards ceremony! The trophies were certainly well received on the day. Comments we overheard were very positive – for example “very cool” – but we particularly liked: “Giving engineers something they canRead more about BrightSparks trophies make their mark[…]

Optus’ new plans let you upgrade to a new phone after just 12 months

Optus’ new plans let you upgrade to a new phone after just 12 months

[ad_1] Optus announced today it will be adopting the same kind of leasing strategy that Telstra introduced last November, allowing you to upgrade your handset after 12 months for a one-off fee. With the 24-month My Plan Flex you can pay $99 to trade in your current handset for a newer model of your choice,Read more about Optus’ new plans let you upgrade to a new phone after just 12 months[…]

Amazon to add 400 R&D jobs in Cambridge

Amazon to add 400 R&D jobs in Cambridge

[ad_1] “By the end of this year, we will have more than 1,500 innovation related roles here in Britain, working on everything from machine learning and drone technology to streaming video technology and Amazon Web Services,” says Amazon’s Doug Gurr, “we are constantly inventing on behalf of our customers, and our development centres in Cambridge,Read more about Amazon to add 400 R&D jobs in Cambridge[…]

Apple Watch just made paying to fuel up easier at these gas stations

Apple Watch just made paying to fuel up easier at these gas stations

[ad_1] Your Apple Watch could become the way you to pay at the pump, as ExxonMobil has added support for the wrist-worn wearable at 10,000 of its gas stations in the US. Part of a major update for its Speedpass+ mobile payment app, the fuel company now lets Apple Watch owners use their choice ofRead more about Apple Watch just made paying to fuel up easier at these gas stations[…]

Android platform stats: May sees Nougat advance

Android platform stats: May sees Nougat advance

[ad_1] As always, the report is based on active devices interacting with Google Play over the period of a week. There are no major developments to report. The main takeaway is the continued progress of Nougat (Android version 7.x) after its long delay in even registering on the radar. For May’s totals, the takeup hasRead more about Android platform stats: May sees Nougat advance[…]

UK prosthetic hand sees, thinks, and grips automatically

UK prosthetic hand sees, thinks, and grips automatically

[ad_1] “The hand ‘sees’ and reacts in one fluid movement”, said the University. A 99p webcam added to an i-limb Ultra hand and Motion Control wrist. Interfacing these is a convolutional neural network running on a laptop A number of amputees have already tried it, and now the Newcastle team is working with the NewcastleRead more about UK prosthetic hand sees, thinks, and grips automatically[…]

Celebrate May the Fourth with the best Star Wars deals in Australia

Celebrate May the Fourth with the best Star Wars deals in Australia

[ad_1] It may have begun as a firmly tongue-in-cheek pun, but May the Fourth has evolved into a full-fledged celebration of the galaxy far, far away. We’re obviously fairly keen Star Wars fans here at TechRadar, so in the spirit of the day, we’ve scoured the land around us to get you some of theRead more about Celebrate May the Fourth with the best Star Wars deals in Australia[…]