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Foxconn is attempting to replace its human workers with thousands of robots
Foxconn wants to replace a portion of its workforce with ten thousand “Foxbots.” These robots alone could manufacture hundreds of millions of iPhones every year — potentially eliminating the need for most of the workforce. The rollout of these robots … Continue reading
ET deals: Toshiba S55DT 15.6-inch quad-core touch laptop with 12GB RAM for $500
As touchscreen laptops continue to become more common, it’s easier to find decent models coming in at reasonable prices. Right now you can snag one of the better all around values we’ve seen in the Toshiba S55DT, giving you solid … Continue reading
Google Glass creator wants something smaller, faster and less awkward
Google has big hopes for its Glass head-mounted computer, chief among them a desire to make the unit smaller and more comfortable to wear. Those were just a couple of the goals for a polished version of the device laid … Continue reading
Lane-keeping made woozy: How the Chrysler 200C’s LaneSense veers off course
I’m driving a big bowl of jelly down the road. Actually it’s a 2015 Chrysler 200C with LaneSense, the car maker’s version of the lane-keeping technology we see more often in the Acura RLX or other luxury cars. Sadly, it … Continue reading
‘Netflix for torrents’ app Popcorn Time adds Chromecast support
Apparently Chromecast viewers can eat their popcorn and watch it too: The “Netflix for pirates” app Popcorn Time can now stream pirated movies directly to Chromecast-enabled HDTVs. As of now, a Windows version of Popcorn Time with Chromecast support is … Continue reading
Zuckerberg: Basic Internet should be as universal as 911 service
Certain Internet services should be provided for free like some phone services, according to Facebook’s CEO.
Sprint reportedly tests tiered family data plans
Remember when Sprint hated the idea of shared data plans? Apparently neither does Sprint. According to CNET’s unnamed sources, Sprint is testing tiered data plans for families, just like the kind it once mocked in a nationwide advertising campaign. The … Continue reading
Samsung, Intel, Dell team on Internet of Things connectivity standards
Some top hardware companies have established a new Internet of Things consortium to create standards so that billions of devices can connect to each other. Intel, Samsung and Dell are among the founding members of Open Interconnect Consortium (OIC), which … Continue reading
Samsung and LG’s Android Wear watches are extremely easy to take apart
If you’re going to spend money on one of the first generation of Android Wear devices, you might as well know what you’re buying and whether you can cut costs by fixing it yourself. iFixit’s teardown of the LG G … Continue reading
Woman grows a nose on her spine after experimental stem cell treatment goes awry
A female patient in the US has grown a nose on her back following a failed experimental stem cell treatment that was intended to cure her paralysis. The nose-like growth, which was producing a ‘thick mucus-like material,’ has recently been … Continue reading
