Tech Gurus and scientists argue that we’ve just entered the post-PC aeon, where a minority (generally a majority in a third world country) of people are still dependent on traditional desktops and laptops. Checking emails on your smartphone might look like an old thing but who would’ve thought this 20 years ago? So to predict the direction of technology is ... Read More »
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Savvy home sellers turn to smart technology
The tight supply of homes for sale across the nation has turned this spring into a strong seller’s market, but not all homes will move, especially if they are outdated. That is why smart sellers are investing in smart technology to lure potential buyers. “That’s your ticket to selling the house,” said Sabine Schoenberg, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based home-improvement expert and ... Read More »
Engineers asked to gain expertise in technology every day
The IFET College of Engineering in Gangarampalayam conducted its 14{+t}{+h}graduation day on April 3 in the IFET campus. Dr. S. Ganesan, registrar of Anna University, Chennai, delivered the Graduation Day address. He awarded the degrees certificates and medals to 28 university rank holders. In his graduation day address, Mr. Ganesan appreciated the parents, students and college management for their support ... Read More »
Toyota partners with Microsoft to make technology simpler
Toyota is forming a new data science company in partnership with Microsoft that’s designed to free customers “from the tyranny of technology.” The company called Toyota Connected has a goal of simplifying technology so it’s easier to use, perhaps even getting rid of distracting and complicated touch screens that now are in most cars and replacing them with heads-up or ... Read More »
NASA ERA Wins 2016 Technology Laureate
Technology development programs usually are lucky if they achieve even their primary goal because it almost always has something to do with “pushing the envelope.” Now imagine having multiple over-the-horizon goals and achieving them all. That is what NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) effort did, one reason why it is the winner of the 2016 Aviation Week Laureate for Technology. ... Read More »
Rob Bredow Promoted to Chief Technology Officer of Lucasfilm
Bredow has long been one of the most respected technologists in Hollywood. He was a visual effectssupervisor and chief technology officer at Sony Pictures Imageworks before ankling for Lucasfilm’sIndustrial Light & Magic in 2014, with the title of vfx supervisor. Within months of the move, he was appointed VP of new media and head of the studio’s Advanced Development Group. In this role, Bredow assisted ... Read More »
Railways Ink Pact with ISRO for Using Space Technology
Railways entered into an agreement with ISRO for developing applications in the field of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for remote sensing at unmanned railway crossing including. Ministry of Railways proposes to use space technology tools in providing passenger information system in all trains indicating the next station, stoppage, real time train tracking, survey of new rail route ... Read More »
SXSW Interactive 2016 – Surprising Trends And Big Changes In Technology
Every March, Austin Texas holds the South By Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) event, with an estimated 30,000 attendees this year in 2016. Dignitaries, scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs, marketers, programmers, and folks from every walk of life converge every year and make SXSWi what it is: A massive and exciting exchange of ideas. The show itself is built around experts teaching topic sessions ... Read More »
TCS named technology partner for Virgin Money London Marathon
Tata Consultancy Services has entered into a three year partnership with the Virgin Money London Marathon to enhance the digital experience delivered to marathon participants. Under the terms of the partnership, TCS will become the race’s Official Technology Partner for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 events. First established in 1981 and part of the World Marathon Majors, the Virgin Money ... Read More »
TalkTalk ditches passwords for voice recognition technology after hack
allowing its customers to access their accounts using voice recognition, several months after a major cyber-attack compromised the personal details of hundreds of thousands of customers. Instead of being asked for personal details such as their password or mother’s maiden name, people who ring up the company’s customer support hotline will be able to confirm their identity using biometric technology ... Read More »