Under pressure from China, Apple pulls Hong Kong protest app
For people in Hong Kong angry over tactics used by the police to break up anti-government protests, the HKmap.live app was a handy little tool.
Oct 10, 2019
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China criticizes Apple for app that tracks Hong Kong police
Apple became the latest company targeted for Chinese pressure over protests in Hong Kong when the ruling Communist Party's main newspaper criticized the tech giant Wednesday for a smartphone app that allows activists to report ...
Oct 09, 2019
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Business
Revamped Uber app adds transit options, passenger safety features
Uber on Thursday unveiled a revamped version of its smartphone app that weaves together services from shared rides to public transit schedules while adding more security features.
Sep 26, 2019
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British farm moo-ves into new tech with 5G collars on cows
On the dairy farm of the future, the cows are going wireless.
Sep 04, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Baby strollers will get a Bosch push in tech features
Bosch is promoting its e-stroller system as a safe and comfortable way for baby to enjoy the ride. The system components include (1) two smart electric motors mounted on the stroller's rear axle (2) electromechanical brake ...
Sep 03, 2019 weblog
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Robotics
How ergonomic is your warehouse job? Soon, an app might be able to tell you
In 2017 there were nearly 350,000 incidents of workers taking sick leave due to injuries affecting muscles, nerves, ligaments or tendons—like carpal tunnel syndrome—according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among ...
Aug 19, 2019
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Security
Smartphone apps may connect to vulnerable backend cloud servers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the backend systems that feed content and advertising to smartphone applications through a network of cloud-based servers that most users probably don't even know ...
Aug 12, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Crowdfunding an undershirt device for sweltering suits
Sony has come up with a wearable air conditioner. It's called the Reon Pocket. It is a tiny AC unit that fits right inside the shirt. The device takes a battery; the person adjusts the temperature by smartphone via a Bluetooth ...
Jul 26, 2019 weblog
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Myths and risks in app that gives you peek into older self
A popular app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves is under fire for privacy concerns.
Jul 17, 2019
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Flying blind: Apps help visually impaired navigate airport
Navigating airports can be tricky. They're loud, crowded and not always laid out intuitively. They're even more challenging for visually impaired people.
Jul 08, 2019
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Engineering
New e-tattoo enables accurate, uninterrupted heart monitoring for days
The leading cause of death in Texas is heart disease, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, accounting for more than 45,000 deaths statewide in 2017. A new wearable technology made from stretchy, lightweight ...
Jun 20, 2019
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Internet
New platform acts as a gatekeeper to ensure web services adhere to a user's custom data restrictions
A new platform developed by MIT and Harvard University researchers ensures that web services adhere to users' preferences on how their data are stored and shared in the cloud.
Feb 20, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Matrix has PowerWatch 2 running on light and body heat
Forgive the Matrix PowerWatch 2 suggestion if it sounds like aggressive marketing: this is not jargon; this is a powerwatch. The watch uses solar and heat to power its varied functions, from health and fitness monitoring ...
Jan 07, 2019 weblog
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Software
Why health apps are like the Wild West, with Apple just riding into town
The heart rate monitor built into the new Apple Watch has sparked sharp debate over its risks and benefits, even though the feature was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Oct 18, 2018
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Your smartphone could soon be making your commute much less stressful
Apps that can detect what mode of transport phone users are travelling on and automatically offer relevant advice are set to become a reality after extensive data-gathering research led by the University of Sussex.
Oct 12, 2018
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