Microsoft ‘SurroundWeb’ projects content direct to your walls
Microsoft has created a 3D browser that projects digital content to every wall of a user’s room- potentially showing how technology interfaces will evolve beyond screens.
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Most Americans would give up TV and mobiles for internet
Nearly half (46%) of American adults said that Internet would be the most difficult technology to go without, with mobiles a close second and TV in third place, according to a new study from Pew Research.
Can web search trends predict this year’s Oscars?
With the Oscars approaching, can online buzz forecast this year’s winners of the prestigious film awards? Taking all the factors into account new data from Exponential forecasts that 12 Years a Slave will narrowly beat American Hustle to Best Picture.
Google tests ‘Project Tango’- a smartphone that sees your surroundings
Google has revealed its latest foray into mobile mapping technology with ‘Project Tango’- a new smartphone with sensors that track the position of the smartphone in a full 3D space- with the added ability to map what’s outside the phone.
Google partners comScore to measure ad effectiveness across platforms
Google has partnered with comScore to offer advertisers real-time data to measure how effective campaigns are across all types of computer screens and mobile devices.
Google buys sound wave ID firm SlickLogin
Google has bought SlickLogin, a firm that develops sound wave identification technology to help users login to apps.
Top smartphone apps in Southeast Asia: Facebook and Google Play lead way
Facebook has topped a ranking of smartphone apps in Southeast Asia, with LINE, WhatsApp, Google Play and Blackberry Messenger also proving popula, according to new research.
Virgin Atlantic staff get Google Glass and Sony Smartwatches
Virgin Atlantic staff are being equipped with Google Glass and Sony Smartwatches to help keep passengers up-to-date with information and aid with translation issues.
Facebook turns 10: Zuckerberg explains secret to success
As Facebook turns 10 this week, founder Mark Zuckerberg marked the occasion with a post on his own profile page- devoting much of his success ‘just caring more’, thinking big and a pizza night in college.
Microsoft names new CEO to replace Steve Ballmer
Microsoft has announced that Satya Nadella has been promoted to the role of CEO, replacing Steve Ballmer as the software giant’s third boss.