[ad_1] LG just secured a patent for a new smartphone concept that wraps the screen clear past the top side of the handset all the way to the back. Published only a couple of days ago, the patent shows the screen covering both the front and back of the device – essentially making it two-sidedRead more about LG's latest phone patent wraps its screen all the way around the top[…]

[ad_1] Uber’s CEO has resigned from a US Presidential advisory committee following the executive order putting a temporary ban on immigrants into the US from seven countries. Following the executive order, an online petition, sponsored by the Independent Drivers Guild (New York), called for the immediate resignation of CEO Travis Kalanick from President Donald Trump’sRead more about Uber CEO quits US Presidential advisory council[…]

[ad_1] UberPool, Uber’s carpooling feature, may help save riders a few bucks (and the environment) by sharing a car with others going the same way, but sitting next to a stranger can be an awkward experience. Uber’s solution? Using social media as an icebreaker. The ridesharing company published a patent today for a method ofRead more about Uber wants to mine social networks to introduce your carpool passengers[…]

[ad_1] The reasonable but alarming premise of the book is that if we build the IoT the way we build other software for the Internet then we’re heading for trouble… With a focus on concrete solutions, The Internet of Risky Things explains how we can avoid simple flaws that have plagued several dramatic IT advancesRead more about Gadget Book: The Internet of Risky Things[…]

[ad_1] 2017 is now in full swing, and tempting offers for the very best smartphones are coming thick and fast. If you’re on the hunt for Sony Xperia XZ deals then you’ve come to the right place. Sony has produced remarkable phone with one of the market’s leading cameras and fantastic build quality. The 5.2-inchRead more about The best Sony Xperia XZ deals in February 2017[…]

[ad_1] Sponsored by Intel,  Element14 will challenge 15 community members to Upcycle an unwanted or waste product to give it a new or enhanced lease of life. Element14 invites all engineers, DIY hobbyists and tinkerers to upcycle an obsolete item, computer or appliance and make a useful IoT device. “We are asking our members toRead more about Element 14 launches ‘Upcycle it’ challenge[…]

[ad_1] If you’re a Telstra customer and find yourself unable to make calls, you’re not the only one. What began as a few Telstra customers reporting outages in NSW, has since spread throughout the rest of Australia like wildfire. Thousands around the country have blown off steam on social media, complaining about the lack ofRead more about Fire at a Sydney exchange causes nationwide Telstra outage[…]

[ad_1] The court held that Oculus infringed ZeniMax’s copyright. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg had testified at the trial that none of ZeniMax’s code had been used in Rift. ZeniMax alleged that games designer John Carmack, hired by Oculus in 2013, had developed key aspects of Rift while previously working for a ZeniMax subsidiary.Read more about $500m judgment against Oculus[…]

[ad_1] Quick: When you hear “Tesla,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? We bet it’s cars, but the Elon Musk-run firm wants to be known for much more than automobiles, so it’s changed its name to help do just that.  The company formerly known as “Telsa Motors, Inc.” is now “Tesla, Inc.”, accordingRead more about Tesla just pulled the same strategic shift Apple did 10 years ago[…]

[ad_1] The top strategic objectives in the manufacturing industry have remained consistent for years, with many centered on serving customers. Industrial companies want to deliver customers high quality products, on time, at a globally competitive cost. They also want to be able to flex production capabilities up and down as needed to quickly introduce newRead more about Comment: Five steps to enabling a data-driven, smart factory[…]