Two pharmacy chains decided to disable their Apple Pay option in their stores. This was the first sign of an upcoming battle that is coming in the world of mobile payments. The battle line between QR code-based apps and options such as Google Wallet or Apple pay has been drawn. One one team we have huge retailers like Walmart and CVS who have agreed to implement Merchant Consumer Exchange's (MCX) … [Read more...]
Apple’s Sapphire Glass Supplier, GT Advanced Technologies, Files for Bankruptcy
Last month, Apple unveiled its iPhone 6 and iWatch. Despite several negative reviews regarding the iPhone's 6 bending properties, the smart-phone was very well received. However, Apple may have hit a problem which will definitely affect Apple's watch production which was announced for early 2015. It seems that GT Advanced Technologies, the company that is supplying sapphire glass for Apple watches … [Read more...]
Preorders for Motorola, Moto X, Available Starting September 16
Apple wasn't the only smart-phone manufacturer to announce next-generation devices this month. Mobile manufacturer Motorola also announced, on Saturday, that its next-generation device, the Moto X, as well as the Bluetooth earpiece, Moto Hint, will be available for pre-order starting September 16. The device will be available off-contract, with an unlocked SIM for 500$ US, but tech enthusiasts … [Read more...]
LG Executive Accused by Samsung of Washing Machine Sabotage
Weird news has surfaced as rival electronic giant Samsung, accused LG executive of vandalizing their property. LG is trying to iron out allegations. Apparently, the company’s top home appliances exec, Jo Seong-Jin, was seen vandalizing Samsung washing machines in two Germany stores during the IFA shinding in Berlin. The problem was reported to Seoul prosecutors who are currently probing the … [Read more...]
Stunning New Game ‘Destiny’ to be Unveiled on Tuesday
Video game enthusiasts from all over the world are eagerly expecting the launch of a bold new science-fiction action title "Destiny". The game was developed by the same gaming studio that won the hearts of players with its blockbuster hit "Halo". Pete Parsons told AFP that he is extremely pleased with the result. The studio wants to make the gaming universe even bigger and more exciting for … [Read more...]
The Popular Franchise “Halo: Nightfall” Returning to Familiar Territory
The overseers of the popular live-action series franchise, with millions of world-wide fans, have announced Saturday, during the PAX Prime gaming convention (a four-day fan-centric event that celebrates gaming), that their upcoming live-action "Halo" series would take place on a fragment from the Alpha Ring. This is an intergalactic location from the original "Halo: Combat Evolved" sci-fi shooter … [Read more...]
Google’s Driverless Car is not Yet Ready for Public Use
A few weeks back we found out that the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) will not approve of the Google self-driving car if it will remain completely autonomous. The DMV wants drivers to have some sense of control when using it. For Google, this meant introducing additional features to ensure that the car passes the test. Also, although the self-driving car that is capable of navigation with … [Read more...]
Facebook Testing New Feature that Enables Users to Search old Posts by Keyword
In the last month Facebook has introduced several new features. It started forcing its users to download the messenger app three weeks back, and it also began experimenting with the [satire] tag for news articles recently. At the moment, it is working on a new feature which will enable users to search through their old posts with the help of keywords. This keyword search feature will be available … [Read more...]
Google Driverless Car Might not be Completely Self-Driving
Google has been making some extraordinary developments in the past months. It has undoubtedly worked very hard to find a foot in the field of unusual vehicles. We are referring to the company’s dream self-driving car. It is truly a sight to behold. Sadly, even if the vehicle sounds extraordinary, the California Department of Motor Vehicles doesn’t seem to agree. Reports say that the … [Read more...]
John F. Akers, Sixth Chief Executive of IBM, dies at 79
John F. Akers, 79, passed away this Saturday. Edward Barbini, a spokesman of IBM said that he died of a stroke. Mister Akers was born on December 28, 1934 in Boston. He received his business degree from Yale (he was an all-Ivy League Hockey player) and became chief executive and chairman of the IBM company during a turbulent time. He took the helm back in 1985, when the rise of personal computers … [Read more...]
