Mellisa Tolentino
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Move over Google Glass, the MetaPro is out to get you
Most people will agree that Google Glass is a pretty awesome looking device that’s capable of doing some amazing things, even more so when its new wink function goes live. But those same people will always want something better. So how about a smartglass that doesn’t need to be paired with a smartphone to get ...
IBM acquires Aspera to move ahead in Big Data and the Cloud
IBM has just bolstered its efforts in Big Data with the acquisition of Aspera, a company that specializes in large file transfer technology. The acquisition will help IBM to boost its efforts in Big Data and cloud computing, as Aspera makes it easier for people to more large files of data through the cloud. “With ...
Wearable Tech for Fido brings a whole new meaning to “Speak”
This week’s Wearable Tech roundup features a new technology development that could allow dogs to speak, a connected Christmas, and a cool concept for the iWatch. No More Woof If you watched the animated movie Up, you may be familiar with Dug, the adorable dog that can speak because of the collar he is ...
Panel urges NSA spying reform, but will Obama act?
The National Security Agency’s spying days could be numbered, after a five-member Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies presented its findings to President Barack Obama. The 300-page report recommended changes in the way the NSA collected telephone data from Americans and foreign leaders to avert terrorist attacks. The committee presented 46 recommendations in total ...
Another reason to hate Google Glass: FaceRec
Google has revealed that the next update for Google Glass will deliver new features including Hangouts messages, a lock screen, and the ability to upload photos and videos to YouTube. But the most intriguing feature is ‘Wink’, the ability to take photos by just winking. The point of the wink feature is to allow you ...
Connected car seat protects + monitors kids
This week’s SmartCar roundup features an intelligent car seat for kids, an electronics giant entering the EV race, and cheaper EVs. iAlert If you have a little kid, you probably have a car seat in your vehicle. It’s the law, after all. But sometimes little ones can get rowdy and escape their car seat ...
4 real-world robots for Google to consider after buying Boston Dynamics
Google has acquired Boston Dynamics, a company that specializes in the production of military-grade robots. No news yet as to what the search giant plans on doing with Boston Dynamic, but with Andy Rubin heading Google’s robotics arm, we may soon be seeing Google bots deployed in war, doing housework, fighting crime on the streets, ...
Google to introduce ‘wink’ photo capture in Google Glass update
Google is about to add a new feature to Google Glass that may well result in more establishments banning the device. According to the company, Google Glass wearers will soon have the ability to take photos with a “wink of an eye.” If you’ve ever watched the Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol movie, you might remember ...
Microsoft to announce next CEO in early 2014
Microsoft has been in search of Steve Ballmer’s replacement for a good couple of months now, with sources claiming its selection committee has considered more than 100 candidates, narrowing this number down to a shortlist of just 20. With that, the company is said to be ready to announce Ballmer’s replacement in early 2014. Earlier ...
Windows Phone 8.1 updates to feature notification center and ‘Siri’
Microsoft is about to roll out of two new, highly sought-after features for Windows Phone 8.1. According to sources, Microsoft is internally testing two new features that give its mobile platform a closer look and feel to that of Android and iOS. The said features will be a notification center and a voice assistant – ...