Many great scientists happened to develop their curiosity for science and the unknown at an early age. So earlier this year, Google asked some of the brightest young minds from around the world to present innovative ideas that could one day change the world for the better. The 2013 Google Science Fair has attracted many exciting… Continue reading 90 Ideas to Change the World: Announcing the Finalists for the 2013 Google Science Fair
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Why iOS 7 Hasn’t Converted Me to the iPhone
Yesterday during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference we were left open-mouthed by the beautiful simplicity of iOS 7. We’ll find no more green felt in Games Center, no more lined yellow paper as a backdrop to our notes. Instead, iOS 7 implements a new clean, modern design that features crisp white backgrounds, translucent boxes, and two-dimensional… Continue reading Why iOS 7 Hasn’t Converted Me to the iPhone
Let the Battle Bing-in: Apple Shafts Google out of Mobile Voice Search
When Google announced conversational voice capabilities for Search and Chrome, it declared the first serious competitor to Apple’s chattering iOS assistant, Siri. Google Voice Search is now available on iOS through Chrome and the Google Search app and, for the first time, iOS users have the option to bypass Siri and ask a new personal… Continue reading Let the Battle Bing-in: Apple Shafts Google out of Mobile Voice Search
Why OS X Mavericks and the New MacBook Air Will Rock Your Mac World
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the newest version of Mac OS X today, Mavericks. Named for the popular surf spot in Apple’s home of Northern California, Mavericks is a much-anticipated upgrade to Mac. Earlier we live-blogged an overview of the new features you’ll find in OS X Mavericks, and here we give you a more… Continue reading Why OS X Mavericks and the New MacBook Air Will Rock Your Mac World
Apple iOS 7 Is Even Better Than We Could Have Dreamed
Today at Apple’s much-anticipated Developer’s Conference, WWDC, CEO Tim Cook announced iOS 7, “the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone.” iOS 7 is packed with new features, from a completely rethought design featuring new typography, brighter colors, and improved functionalities to additions to the iOS app family you’re going to love. Though earlier… Continue reading Apple iOS 7 Is Even Better Than We Could Have Dreamed
Apple WWDC 2013 Announcements: Day 1 [LIVE BLOG]
Thanks for watching the Livestream with us! Soon we’ll release more in-depth looks at Apple’s updates. Here come the updates: 2:15pm: Now the moment we’ve all been waiting for: iOS 7. The biggest change to iOS since the iPhone. Stunning new look, from typography to colors, to functionality: No more mimicking real-life items, gone is… Continue reading Apple WWDC 2013 Announcements: Day 1 [LIVE BLOG]
WiSee: Body Gestures Control Home Devices Using Only Wi-Fi
A new technology could allow you to use gestures to control appliances and electronics from any room in your home using only Wi-Fi. That’s right: no wristbands, fancy remotes, or cameras, just good, “old-fashioned” Wi-Fi. Called “WiSee” (pronounced “we see”), the system is currently in a functional prototype state. How WiSee Works WiSee detects human… Continue reading WiSee: Body Gestures Control Home Devices Using Only Wi-Fi
Disney’s MagicBand: Next-Generation Customer Experience Without Social Media Integration?
Disney is well known for providing the ultimate entertainment experience, and for some time they have also been trying to expand the customer on-site experience at their parks with RFID technology. As of May 20, 2013 Disney passholders can change their common paper passes into a new card that allows visitors to use the new… Continue reading Disney’s MagicBand: Next-Generation Customer Experience Without Social Media Integration?
