IT&Software
Apple To Invest $1B In US Manufacturing
In a statement from Apple , Cook further commented on the "continued robust demand for iPhone 7 Plus", and noted that the company had its "highest revenue ever for a 13-week quarter" for its services business, which includes elements such as the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music Subscriptions, Apple Pay and iCloud Storage. [Full Article...]
Microsoft offers free Windows 10 Pro upgrade to Surface Laptop buyers
Unlike the Chromebooks, Windows 10 S machines can run the full desktop versions of different apps. During the #MicrosoftEDU event, May 2, 2017, the Redmond-based tech giant revealed its first PC running Windows 10 S, a scaled-back version of its operating system aimed primarily at students. [Full Article...]
Andy Murray beaten by Borna Coric — Madrid Open
A disappointing first set summed up Andy Murray's tough afternoon, with the Scot hitting 15 unforced errors, culminating in a poor backhand into the net that handed a second break and the set to Coric. Rafael Nadal s quest for a third straight title after wins in Monte Carlo and Barcelona faces a stiff test against Nick Kyrgios in the night session. [Full Article...]
Everything you need to know about Windows 10 S
Windows 10 S integrates with OneDrive seamlessly, so that files are saved to the cloud, are in sync and are also accessible from other devices. It offers a faster login experience for students and only runs applications downloaded from the Windows Store to ensure security. [Full Article...]
Alexa wants to show you things - Amazon unveils its touchscreen Echo device
Ask Alexa to show you the front door or monitor the baby's room with compatible cameras from Ring and Arlo. But, you can see many useful things on Echo's native screen. "When you want to use Echo Show , just say the wake word " Alexa " and Echo Show responds instantly". "With eight microphones, beam-forming technology and noise cancellation, Echo Show hears you from any direction - ... [Full Article...]
Apple's latest acquisition monitors the things you do in bed
The thin, flexible, and soft sensor is unnoticeable and can be placed under the sheet on top of the mattress. All that data can be made available iPhone using an app. There are third party products that track sleep through using your iPhones various sensors, and there are third party hardware companies like Beddit . [Full Article...]
Amazon's touchscreen Echo could launch this Tuesday
Amazon's new Echo device will support video calling on a 7-inch touch screen according to the WSJ report . You can control lights, adjust the thermostat, view camera feeds, and it does seem to do things that are helpful and that were not possible on the Echo speaker because of the lack of a touchscreen. [Full Article...]
BioWare is taking more time for its new IP
With the release of Mass Effect Andromeda behind them, the next big project on the BioWare table is Project Dylan - a brand new IP that the studio has been working on since 2014. "The choice to move the new IP and what happened with Mass Effect [Andromeda] are completely unrelated", he said. No games in the series beyond Andromeda have been announced, though a movie is in the works. [Full Article...]