IT&Software
Harman now has smart speakers for Alexa, Cortana and Google Assistant
While Alexa has emerged as the humanized AI of the moment, it's obvious that despite her many cool capabilities, she exists in the world for one reason and one reason only - to move more product from the silo, albeit the massive silo, of Amazon .com's e-commerce operation. [Full Article...]
Alexa, Cortana talk to each other in Amazon-Microsoft deal
Jeff Bezos has already opened the conversation for integration with Google and Apple as well, but it may take a little more time to see if they would want to collaborate with Amazon . Notably, one big advantage that surfaces from the fresh friendship between Alexa and Cortana - but is hidden in the background - is the expansion of digital assistance on Windows 10 systems as they'll now... [Full Article...]
LG Reveals V30 Smartphone at IFA
At launch, LG didn't mention anything about the pricing of the V30 , but the Sweepstakes does reveal the "approximate retail value" which is $749. The LG V30 offers a few new audio features over the older G6. The LG V30 features "Ok, Google" voice activation where certain keywords will perform various actions when assigned, even within the apps. The device also has expandable storage up... [Full Article...]
JJ Watt's Harvey relief fund tops $14 million
Over 32,000 people have been forced to take home in shelters after the most powerful hurricane powered through the city and caused mayhem for home owners. The President has asked Congress for an initial $7.85bn (£6.1bn) in disaster relief in the wake of the storm. Jonathan Caldwell, a former police officer, said he and some friends rescued about a dozen people in one flooded neighborhood Friday. [Full Article...]
Sony Xperia XZ1 & Xperia XZ1 Compact Launch At IFA 2017
It sports a 4.6-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1280×720 which is something multimedia lovers should stay away from as it's an outdated choice in 2017. Both phones place a focus on camera performance , packing a 19-megapixel rear camera with features like Predictive Capture, which starts buffering images when it senses action or a smile and before you press the shutter button. [Full Article...]
Roku files for an IPO of up to $100 million
Although Roku makes the most revenue ($53 million in Q2) from its player hardware, its platform is more profitable. Roku , which makes devices and software for streaming video, filed for a US initial public offering Friday. The company now offers a range of set-top boxes and streaming sticks at price points that range from $30 to $110. Roku intends to set up a dual-class stock structure... [Full Article...]
How to help Harvey victims
So far, more than 35,000 people have sought refuge at Red Cross and partner shelters following "catastrophic" flooding in Texas. The company has almost 600 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores in Texas, which is more than any state. Walmart has announced a significant effort to help victims and survivors of Tropical Storm Harvey in affected areas of the Gulf Coast. American Red Cross , which ... [Full Article...]
J&K: Terrorists attack bus of security personnel, 5 policemen injured
It was carrying the cops who were on duty for the day on the track around Pathachowk on Srinagar-Jammu highway. On August 20, a man was gunned down by the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. They were taken to the Army's 92 Base Hospital at Badami Bagh cantonment in Srinagar , where Head Constable Kishan Lal died due to his injuries, he said. [Full Article...]