Apple Opens Applications for $100 million Program to Boost Tech in Schools Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is soliciting applications for its part of a White House initiative to improve connectivity and technology in schools. The initiative aims to get 95 percent of American students on high-speed networks by 2019. Cyberprotesters Target Brazil’s Digital Government Infrastructure […]
Tech Sightings, June 12, 2014
Posted June 12th, 2014 at 2:13 pm (UTC-5)
Wearable Technology Sets Trend at Mobile Asia Expo San-Francisco-based Fitbit is launching its products in China this month as the popularity of its wearable health technologies continues to surge. South African Entrepreneurs Create Solar-Powered Android Tablet The Millbug Vuya is a solar-powered tablet developed by South African entrepreneurs Sabelo Sibanda and Thulisile Volwana. Using the latest […]
Tech Sightings, June 10, 2014
Posted June 10th, 2014 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Facebook, Twitter Brace for World Cup Fever Facebook is offering new features to help its huge soccer fanbase get the most out of the July 12 World Cup games in Brazil. Nearly 40 percent of the social media giant’s 1.28 billion users are football fans. The new features let football aficionados track their favorite players […]
Tech Sightings, May 22, 2014
Posted May 22nd, 2014 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Bitcoin Shows Signs of Stability as It Reaches $500 Passing the symbolic $500 mark for the first time in a month, Bitcoin seems to be stabilizing after months of turmoil. But the jump looks like it was spurred by a significant transaction from wealthy individuals tied to the system.. Do Mobile Heart Rate Monitors Actually […]
Tech Sightings, May 21, 2014
Posted May 21st, 2014 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
In Thailand, Martial Law Is a Backdrop for Selfies Waking up to Thailand’s new martial law reality, many people scrambled to take pictures of themselves with soldiers against the backdrop of the most recent of at least 18 military coups the country has seen since 1982. Facebook to Launch ‘I’m a Voter’ Feature Worldwide After […]
Tech Sightings, April 16, 2014
Posted April 16th, 2014 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Mt. Gox Files for Liquidation Citing rehabilitation issues, Mt. Gox asked a Tokyo-based court for permission to close its doors, thereby abandoning any plans to rebuild its business under bankruptcy protection in Japan and the United States. A Kinder, Gentler Robot is Coming MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory is experimenting with the first […]
Tech Sightings, April 3, 2014
Posted April 3rd, 2014 at 2:19 pm (UTC-5)
Cambodia’s Spectacular Angkor Temples Added to Street View Google’s Street View has added Cambodia’s Angkor temple to its database. The move appears likely to boost the impoverished country’s tourism sector while helping to preserve the historic site. Tech Industry’s Stance on Immigration Scrutinized As comprehensive immigration legislation falters on Capitol Hill, there are concerns the […]