In a continued move to have all of its customers use as many of its products as possible, Amazon is now offering unique deals to those who order products using their voice. If you have an Alexa based device like Amazon Echo, Dot, Tap, Fire Tablet or Fire TV, you …
Read More »First female ISS commander to become most experienced astronaut
Peggy Whitson was the first woman to ever command the International Space Station when she took over control in 2007 and now she's about to break records again. After launching late last night, she'll take control of the ISS for the second time in February and by the time her …
Read More »Black Friday is kicking off early at Overclockers UK
Black Friday might not be taking place officially until the 25th of November but at Overclockers UK, the festivities have started early with a range of deals hitting the site ahead of time today. Starting at 5PM, OCUK will be going live with its Black Friday sales, offering a range …
Read More »SpaceX still pursuing global, high-speed satellite internet goals
As well as trying to get the first human feet on Mars within the next decade, Space X has also been quietly working on a project which could deliver several thousand satellites into orbit, to provide global, high-speed internet access. Taking another step in that direction, Space X is now …
Read More »Intel’s drones dance in new Disney light show
It turns out fireworks aren't the only way to light up the sky at night – you can also use drone technology. That's what Disney has been trialling in a new partnership with Intel's new Shooting Star lightweight drones, creating a 300 strong choreographed performance called a Starbright Holidays light …
Read More »Microsoft is joining the Linux Foundation as a Platinum member
Microsoft has been going through some huge changes internally over the last couple of years and it looks like things aren't slowing down just yet. Today, Microsoft made the surprise announcement that it would be joining the Linux Foundation as a Platinum member, joining the likes of Intel, IBM, Samsung …
Read More »Google to increase jobs and build new UK HQ post-Brexit
Google has confirmed its plans to build a brand new headquarters in London, doubling its current UK office space and creating an additional 3000 jobs. This is a huge move that should bring quite a boost to the UK tech industry, with current estimates claiming that this move should see …
Read More »Raspberry Pi, IBM cognitive computing bring UK dinosaurs to life
The Blackgang Chine is the UK's oldest amusement park and lately, it's started to show. IBM research lead Andy Stanford Clark answered a call for help online and offered to give the park's animatronic Dinosaurs a hardware make over. He used Raspberry Pi micro-computers and IBM's cognitive computing platform to make …
Read More »BBC to expand services to many more countries around the world
Despite ongoing issues with license fees and what is increasingly labelled piracy with people viewing iPlayer content without paying them, the BBC is looking to expand its audience internationally in the coming years. Thanks to a cash investment by the government, the BBC wants its audience to expand to 500 …
Read More »Apple may be preparing its own Google Glass competitor
A couple of years back, Google made a big push for augmented reality with Google Glass but unfortunately the project ultimately failed to catch on. Despite Google Glass's failure, it doesn't seem to have scarred Apple away from developing a similar device of its own as reports this week claim …
Read More »U.S. Navy embroiled in massive virtual reality piracy legal action
The U.S. Navy is facing off against German virtual reality developer, Bitmanagement, over what the latter claims is a huge instance of software piracy. The Navy has admitted that it installed software without paying, but claims it had permission, setting the stage for one of the biggest commercial piracy suits …
Read More »NASA’s 2020 rover MOXIE unit will make O2 from Martian air
NASA has been sending rovers to Mars since the '90s and currently operates both Opportunity and Curiosity on the red planet. However it has plans for something much grander in the near future, with a 2020 launch of the next rover set to take with it a number of new …
Read More »MSI Launches Trident – Console-Sized Gaming PC
Tackling the difficulties of getting PC gaming into the living room is currently a key agenda for many companies. MSI's take on the console-sized living room PC is Trident, which comes in a little larger than an Xbox One but features an Intel Skylake CPU, GTX 1060 graphics card and …
Read More »LEDs don’t attract as many biting insects, new study finds
A new study out of Bristol University suggests that LED lighting may actually be doing us more of a favour than just keeping energy costs low. In a test of what effect LEDs might have on insects, it was discovered that switching to LED lighting could massively reduce the amount …
Read More »Microsoft doubles wind power investment to 500 megawatts
Microsoft has made another large investment in clean energy by signing two new agreements to purchase additional wind power. These deals will see it acquire a further 237 megawatts of green energy, nearly doubling its total to 500 megawatts. Microsoft considers this another step on the road to making its …
Read More »AirBnB to partner with AirPlus for integrated business bookings
Peer to peer house-share service, AirBnB, is set to partner up with business booking service, AirPlus, to make it easier than ever for businessmen and women to find somewhere to stay in cities around the world. Together they will create an integrated booking and payment system, which speeds up the …
Read More »ICO puts gaming firms on notice over spam messages
The UK's Information Commissioner Office (ICO) has sent out notices to some 400 online gaming companies, demanding that they explain how they use customer data and what method they use for sending out marketing messages. It believes that too many gaming firms are effectively spamming their user bases, as well …
Read More »Bitcoin and other digital currencies boosted by Trump victory
With the U.S. election finally over, we can all look to the future and in many ways that's rather shaky for the time being. However if you're sitting on a big stack of Bitcoin or similar digital currency, you're likely rather pleased, as while most financial institutions took a hit …
Read More »Tesla buys up autonomous manufacturing specialist
Tesla has purchased one of the companies that helped it develop the Model 3 affordable electric car, Grohmann Engineering. The German firm is well known for its pedigree in automation and electronics manufacturing and will form the basis for the newly announced Tesla Advanced Automation Germany headquarters. Although Tesla has …
Read More »GoPro recalls 2,500 Karma drones – don’t worry, they’re not exploding
Action camera manufacturer GoPro, has announced the recall of its Karma quadcopter drones, not because they're exploding like Samsung's ill-fated Note 7s, but because some units have been losing power unexpectedly. This is of course not ideal if the Karmas are in flight at the time, so GoPro is recalling …
Read More »YouTube now supports High-Dynamic Range content
If you have upgraded to an Ultra-HD TV in the last year or two, then chances are it supports High-Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, which boosts the colour spectrum and enhances contrast ratios. However, right now, there isn't a ton of HDR-supported content available, which YouTube hopes to change as the …
Read More »Samsung is putting full-page apology ads in US newspapers
It seems that Samsung is still worried about the public perception towards itself following the Galaxy Note 7 recall. In an effort to try and minimise damage further, Samsung has published an open-letter apology, which has been published both on its own blog and as a full-page advertisement in several …
Read More »Dino PC in-house LAN was a big hit
DinoPC hosted its very own LAN party this weekend just gone, with VR, table tennis, arcade systems and more for people to play with. There was food, drinks and lots of gaming camaraderie to be had at the DinoPC showroom in Edmonton, London. We sadly couldn't attend this one, but …
Read More »ORBI Prime is the world’s first 360° 4K video-recording Eyewear
As great as many action recorders are, finding a truly hands-free option that still offers all of the bells and whistles can be a little tricky. This is where ORBI is stepping in with its new Prime sunglasses, the world's first 360° video-recording eyewear, designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers …
Read More »Toshiba debuts new ‘analogue’ chip for deep learning on IOT
While we might need to fear the internet of things (IOT) causing ever larger DDOS attacks, there's no denying that that network of devices will become more important in the years to come. That's why Toshiba is looking to power it with its own hardware. It's developed a new analogue …
Read More »FBI lets Clinton off in email investigation… again
Never fear guys, we're almost there. Just a few more days and U.S. election coverage can rest easy for another 2.5 years or so. Still, the lead up to this one has been quite unbelievable in many ways, like how the FBI investigated candidate Hilary Clinton's email server, not once, …
Read More »Mars One goes public through Swiss payment provider buyout
Mars One, the company that promised to take humans to Mars on a trip funded by a reality TV show focused on the journey, has been purchased by Swiss mobile payment developer, Innovative Finance AG. However, it's one of those counter takeovers, which will see Mars One paid in 97.5 per …
Read More »DinoPC is hosting an in-house LAN party this weekend
If you happen to be local to the London area and have yet to make plans for your Saturday this week, then you may want to head down to DinoPC's first ever in-house LAN event. Festivities will include game tournaments for the likes of Mortal Kombat X and Rocket League, …
Read More »Prepare yourself, Black Friday is coming
Things can get a bit hectic around the shops on Black Friday but fortunately for us tech enthusiasts, the best deals can usually just be found online, making the whole ordeal much less of a hassle. This year, Black Friday lands on the 25th of November and if you've got …
Read More »3D Printer firm and Barnes and Noble partner for Maker Faire
In a surprising combination of industries, 3D printer firm XYZPrinting and U.S. based bookseller, Barnes and Noble, have announced a partnership for the upcoming Mini Maker Faire set to take place on 5th and 6th November in select stores. This will be the second annual event and will allow customers …
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