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Tech Sightings, January 29, 2014

Posted January 29th, 2014 at 4:44 pm (UTC-5)
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Answers to a Puzzling Deal at Alibaba Remain in the Shadows China’s Internet giant Alibaba, which recently acquired the Hong Kong-listed company Citic 21CN,  hopes to join the ranks of Google and Microsoft. But much remains unclear about Alibaba and its business. Meet the ‘Bitcoin Millionaire’ Arrested for Allegedly Helping Silk Road Launder $1 Million […]

Tech Sightings, January 14, 2014

Posted January 14th, 2014 at 2:26 pm (UTC-5)
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A Thousand of These Tiny Windmills Might Power Your Phone A windmill less than two millimeters across could recharge your cell phone battery, researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington hope. China Video Sites Confident Public Will Pay for Content With piracy rampant and licensed content free online due to Hollywood and site operator […]

Tech Sightings, January 9, 2014

Posted January 9th, 2014 at 4:11 pm (UTC-5)
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The Digital Divide isn’t Racial – it’s Economic A new study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project finds there’s no difference in Internet usage between whites and African Americans at the same income level, although college education appears to reduce the gap for people under 50. Best of CES 2014 The editors at […]

Tech Sightings, January 7, 2014

Posted January 7th, 2014 at 3:29 pm (UTC-5)
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These Gamers are Raising Money for Charity at Mind-Blowing Speed Awesome Games Done Quick, the biggest speedrunning event of the year, kicked off Sunday at noon. It’s a unique spectacle in eSports, and not just because speedrunning is a bit of a niche phenomenon. Instead of cash prizes, the competition raises money for charity every […]

Is There a Future for Decentralized Digital Currency?

Posted January 3rd, 2014 at 3:53 pm (UTC-5)
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably heard some of the recent fuss surrounding Bitcoin – with some saying it is too volatile for currency, or it’s a scam or a fad, while others insist it’s the future of currency. For better or worse, the world’s first decentralized digital currency – meaning it […]

Tech Sightings, December 26, 2013

Posted December 26th, 2013 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
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China Approves Pilot to Open Mobile Telecoms Market, Boost Competition China has approved a pilot scheme allowing private companies to piggy back on the country’s three dominant telecommunications providers to offer own-brand mobile services, opening the world’s largest mobile phone market to increased competition. From Twitter to Tinder: Social Media’s Biggest Hits and Misses of […]

Tech Sightings, December 18, 2013

Posted December 18th, 2013 at 3:20 pm (UTC-5)
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iBall Launches ‘Safety Phone’ for Women in India The device features a SOS button on its back, which sets off a loud alarm and also triggers calls and text messages to pre-defined contacts. Mobile’s Growing Role in Corporate Social Responsibility Mobile’s unparalleled reach is great for keeping in touch with loved ones. It’s even better […]

Tech Sightings, December 17, 2013

Posted December 17th, 2013 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
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New Smartphone-Controlled Device Lifts Heavy Objects A new smartphone-controlled device that can lift heavy items – weighing up to 23 kg – with just the push of a button has been developed in the US. The myLifter device is controlled via an app on your smartphone and can lift heavy objects despite its small size. […]

Tech Sightings, December 3, 2013

Posted December 3rd, 2013 at 8:58 pm (UTC-5)
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The Latest Theory is that the Creator of Bitcoin Is a Blogger Despite the massive attention bitcoin has received this year, no one knows the true identity of its creator. Apple Awarded Patent on Wireless Charging The wireless charging patent includes the ability to power up desktops, as well as mobile devices. Bitcoin Rises as […]