As we enter the third year of the 2020s, big changes are happening in technology. These changes are making our lives different and better. In 2023, we’ll see some important tech trends that will shape our future. Let’s explore five of these trends that everyone can understand. Smart computers, also known as Artificial Intelligence (AI), are getting even smarter. They can understand and talk like humans and help us make better decisions. In 2023, we’ll see AI helping in different areas like healthcare and finance. It will make things more personalized and faster. AI will also help scientists do their…
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Microsoft’s yearly Imagine Cup student startup competition crowned its latest winner today: EasyGlucose, a non-invasive, smartphone-based method for diabetics to test their blood glucose. It and the two other similarly beneficial finalists presented today at Microsoft’s Build developer conference. The Imagine Cup brings together winners of many local student competitions around the world, with a focus on social good and, of course, Microsoft services like Azure. Last year’s winner was a smart prosthetic forearm that uses a camera in the palm to identify the object it is meant to grasp. (They were on hand today as well, with an improved…
Travelling alone can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life because you get to visit places and do activities without compromising. Women travellers choose their destinations with caution to ensure their safety and value for their money. When visiting The Middle East, solo women travellers will be glad to know that their safety is guaranteed during the day and also at night. Police are often seen patrolling the streets and are quick to attend to anyone in need. Tips for Solo Travelling Women in the Middle East are expected to follow specific guidelines as outlined below. Mode…
Google is opening its Android Automotive operating system up to third-party developers to bring music and other entertainment apps into vehicle infotainment systems, starting with the Polestar 2, an all-electric vehicle developed by Volvo’s standalone electric performance brand. Google announced Wednesday that media app developers will be able to create new entertainment experiences for Android Automotive OS and the Polestar 2, starting at Google I/O 2019, the annual developer’s conference that kicks off May 7. Google is starting with media app developers such as Spotify and other entertainment sites. However, the company plans to expand into other categories of apps…
This could be the upcoming Motorola Razr revival. The images purporting to be the upcoming smartphone appeared online on Weibo and show a foldable design. Unlike Galaxy Fold, though, Motorola’s implementation has the phone folding vertically — much like the original Razr. This design offers a more compelling use case than other foldables. Instead of a traditional smartphone unfolding to a tablet-like display, Motorola’s design has a smaller device unfolding to a smartphone display. The result is a smaller phone turning into a normal phone. Pricing is still unclear, but the WSJ previously stated it would carry a $1,500 cost…
If you’re a student at UC Berkeley, the diminutive rolling robots from Kiwi are probably a familiar sight by now, trundling along with a burrito inside to deliver to a dorm or apartment building. Now students at a dozen more campuses will be able to join this great, lazy future of robotic delivery as Kiwi expands to them with a clever student-run model. Speaking recently at TechCrunch’s Robotics + AI Session at the Berkeley campus, Kiwi’s Felipe Chavez and Sasha Iatsenia discussed the success of their burgeoning business and the way they planned to take it national. In case you’re not aware of the…
Braille is a crucial skill to learn for children with visual impairments, and with these LEGO Braille Bricks, kids can learn through hands-on play rather than more rigid methods like Braille readers and printouts. Given the naturally Braille-like structure of LEGO blocks, it’s surprising this wasn’t done decades ago. The truth is, however, that nothing can be obvious enough when it comes to marginalized populations like people with disabilities. But sometimes all it takes is someone in the right position to say “You know what? That’s a great idea and we’re just going to do it.” It happened with the…
Avengers: Endgame is finally movie in theaters around the world. Marvel’s new film is on track for an all-time record-breaking opening in the US, despite its long runtime of three hours and one minute. That was demonstrated with its Thursday night preview in the US, when it reportedly grossed $60 million at the box office, breaking the previous US record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($57 million). Whether you’ve already seen the movie or still planning to do so, we’ve got lots more for you to check out. We’ve rounded up Endgame’s many Easter eggs and references, and…
It’s been a month since Huawei unveiled its latest flagship device — the Huawei P30 Pro. I’ve played with the P30 and P30 Pro for a few weeks and I’ve been impressed with the camera system. The P30 Pro is the successor to the P20 Pro and features improvements across the board. It could have been a truly remarkable phone, but some issues still hold it back compared to more traditional Android phones, such as the Google Pixel 3 or OnePlus 6T. A flagship device The P30 Pro is by far the most premium device in the P line. It features…
Microsoft is about to launch an even cheaper Xbox One S. In order to cut costs, the company is removing the Blu-ray disc drive altogether. According to leaked marketing images spotted by WinFuture (via Thurrott), the console could launch on May 7th for €229 in Germany. Given that the launch is just a few weeks away and that those marketing images line up perfectly with previous rumors, chances are this is the real deal. As you can see on WinFuture’s images, it looks exactly like an Xbox One S without the disc slot. The console is called Xbox One S…