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AMD’s new Multiuser GPU will slug it out with Nvidia’s GeForce Grid
AMD’s new Multiuser GPU technology is meant to challenge Nvidia’s Grid, give Team Red a foothold in the virtual GPU product space.
Google reveals playful new logo in major redesign
Google has tweaked its logo a few times since its founding 16 years ago, but never so dramatically. The company showed off a new look on its official blog Tuesday. In justifying the change, Google says it needed a new … Continue reading
Ex-Android devs, HTC employees unveil Robin, a cloud-based ‘smarter’ smartphone
A new company, Nextbit, believes cloud computing and storage are the future of smartphones. Its upcoming Robin is designed to capitalize on that idea, but will users bite?
Samsung to show transparent OLED display at IFA
Samsung has developed a big-screen OLED (organic light emitting diode) screen that’s transparent, and plans to show it at this week’s IFA consumer electronics expo in Berlin. The screen, which is intended for use in shops and not on consumer … Continue reading
Nest thermostat retooled with a bigger display, furnace monitoring
Google-owned Nest is releasing a new version of its thermostat that has a larger display and is a little smarter than its predecessor. The high-resolution display is 2 inches in diameter, or 40 percent larger than the second generation model, … Continue reading
‘Tissue velcro’ allows for scalable assembly of cardiac cell power units
A big step forward in the heart repair business was recently made at the University of Toronto. Researchers there have come up with a promising new way to assemble 2D cellular sheets into 3D cardiac tissues that beat in unison, … Continue reading
Amazon Prime adds offline video for iOS and Android, while Netflix makes excuses
Amazon Prime could become the streaming video service of choice for commuters and frequent flyers with the addition of offline playback on iOS and Android. Previously, Amazon had only offered this feature on its own Fire phone and tablets. It’s … Continue reading
LG’s 2014 smart TVs to get a free update to webOS 2.0
Making good on a promise it made back in April, LG has announced that owners of its 2014 model-year smart TVs running the company’s webOS software will be able to upgrade their sets to webOS 2.0 starting on September 21. … Continue reading
Apple’s rumored original programming push included bid for Top Gear stars
Apple is reportedly looking to create its own movies or TV shows as it tries to make a mark on the streaming video landscape. Citing unnamed industry sources, Variety reports that Apple has held “preliminary discussions” with Hollywood executives about … Continue reading
Apple rumor roundup: New iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs September 9th
September is upon us, and that means a major Apple event is right around the corner. What, exactly, does that entail? In recent years, the September and October timeframe has come to signify new iPhones, iPads, and new operating systems. … Continue reading
