Unbounded Robotics introduces UBR-1, a one-armed semi-autonomous robot …
Willow Garage is a company of some renown in the world of robotics. While it’s known primarily for the bots it builds, the company may one day be more famous for its alumni and the spinoff firms it has spawned. Unbounded Robotics is the latest such company, and its creation…
Android KitKat leak suggests big improvements for cheap phones, wearables
When you thought we were ready for Google’s next announcement, along comes some fresh information, courtesy of regular Google news-breaker, Amir Efrati. He’s apparently taken a look at confidential documents outlining what’s going on with the next big mobile OS update. The Android KitKat iteration will apparently tackle that tricky…
ConnecTV for iOS now lets you share Vine-like clips of TV shows
ConnecTV Launches Social Video Network, Driving Viewers Back to Live Television New app enables users to clip, comment and share their favorite six seconds while promoting live TV discovery, tune-in and loyalty. Emeryville, CA October 29, 2013 ConnecTV, the new social video network for TV fans, today announced the launch ConnecTV is…
Why Pace May Be Thinking About Buying TiVo
Ever since set-top manufacturer Pace picked up Aurora Networks for $310 million last week, the cable industry has been abuzz over who the company could target next. While speculation is all over the map, Jeff Baumgartner has homed in on two possible acquisition candidates. SeaChange International is one, thanks largely There…
Why Facebook is full of giraffes
By Brandon Griggs, CNNupdated 11:08 AM EDT, Wed October 30, 2013 | Filed under: Social Media Do your Facebook friends’ profile pics look like this? Apparently they’re not so good at riddles. STORY HIGHLIGHTSA new Facebook meme asks users to answer a riddleIf you get it wrong, you’re supposed to replace your profile pic…
Apple iPhone 5s Battery Problems: 5 Ways To Improve Battery Life If Cupertino …
"We recently discovered a manufacturing issue affecting a very limited number of iPhone 5S devices that could cause the battery to take longer to charge or result in reduced battery life," Apple spokeswoman Teresa Brewer told The New York Times. "We are reaching out to customers with affected phones and…
Fantastical 2 for iPhone combines your calendar and your…
Flexibits today announced Fantastical 2 for iPhone, a new version of its trademark calendar app which brings an iOS 7-inspired design, Reminders support, week view, background refresh, and more. The app is a paid upgrade for all users, and hits the App Store today for an introductory price of $2.99, Fantastical on…
Nao robot to become even more of a chatterbox with new software (video)
NAO Robot Delivers Truly Natural and Conversational Interactions with Nuance’s Powerful Voice Recognition and Text-to-Speech, Driving the Future of Human-Robot Communication Paris, France and Burlington, Mass. 29 October 2013 Aldebaran Robotics and Nuance Communications, Inc, (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that Aldebaran’s renowned NAO Robot will integrate Nuance’s conversational voice capabilities NAO is…
Virgin Media’s SmartCall app lets you make WiFi calls with landline minutes
Make a SmartCall with Virgin Media and set your home phone free Virgin Media, the UK’s leading communications and entertainment company, has made SmartCall, the no strings-attached free WiFi calling service available to its home phone customers allowing them to use the inclusive calls from their Virgin Media home phone…
SF Cable.com Adds New Weather-Proof HDTV Antenna to Offerings for Customers
SF Cable.com, one of North America’s leading suppliers of computer and consumer electronics-related products on the wholesale market, introduces the new top-of-the-line HDTV motorized Yagi antenna that ensures access to local TV and FM radio stations almost anywhere even in threatening and dangerous weather conditions. The antenna, which sells…
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