The Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery says its prototype, 'No More Woof,' will analyse animal thought processes and turn them into human language. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25559116
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
A science news preview of 2014
As the new year begins, the BBC's science and environment journalists look ahead to what we can expect to see in the headlines in 2014. With the fastest supercomputer in the world and a rover exploring the Moon, Chinese science is enjoying an unstoppable rise. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25301485#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Android 5.0 UI Design Concept
It might be a while before we get to see Android 5.0, but what would you expect from the future Android OS? A cleaner lock-screen, perhaps? How about a reworked Settings page? Or extended widget functions on the lock-screen? Well, this is what Codebuild came up with. via Pocket http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-5-0-ui-design-concept/
UK gearing up to welcome in New Year
Millions across the UK are gearing up to celebrate the start of the New Year, with parties, music and fireworks. Peach-flavoured snow and edible banana confetti will fall on 50,000 revellers gathering by the River Thames for London's "multi-sensory" firework show. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25560686#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Archbishop Welby says 'emulate Mandela' in 2014 message
People should pledge this new year to try and emulate Nelson Mandela and change the world around them, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. The Most Reverend Justin Welby said he never usually made resolutions because he was "hopeless" at keeping them. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25564943
Cameron to Scots: We want you to stay
Prime Minister David Cameron has told Scots "we want you to stay", as the UK enters the year in which Scotland will vote on independence. He used his New Year message to stress the importance of the 18 September vote, which "matters to all of us". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25565100#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Bulgarians and Romanians free to work in UK as controls end
All Bulgarian and Romanian citizens will be free to live and work in the UK after temporary controls in place since 2007 expire on Wednesday. Ministers have said the restrictions cannot be extended but they are curbing access to benefits and want to tighten rules on freedom of movement in future. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25549715#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Romania and Bulgaria EU restrictions lifted
Citizens of Romania and Bulgaria can work without restrictions across the European Union from Wednesday. Transitional controls were imposed by some member states on nationals of the two countries - the poorest in the bloc - when they joined the EU in 2007. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25565302#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Early Google Glass Adopter Says The Product Is 'Doomed' In 2014
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/6c-glJ-qNkw/robert-scoble-google-glass-is-doomed-2013-12
Andreessen Horowitz VC Chris Dixon Defends Bitcoin
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/abKXj2GKjfk/chris-dixon-defends-bitcoin-2013-12
Wall Street Market Report
The Commerce Department said US developers planned to build apartments at the fastest pace in five years in October, a report that suggests investors think rental demand will grow in the coming months. The Dow Jones was up one point at 16,072. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11900474
Just Two Words From Apple On The NSA's iPhone Hacking Show How The Tech Community Now Hates The NSA (AAPL)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/5h1NSCmrSrQ/apple-anger-on-the-nsa-iphone-hacking-2013-12
Here's How To Watch The Ball Drop In Times Square Online
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/sDqQGbfDkHk/times-square-ball-drop-stream-2013-12
BI INTELLIGENCE FORECAST: Google Glass Will Become A Mainstream Product And Sell Millions By 2016
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/C06RZgUGhsI/google-glass-sales-projections-2013-11
US Wireless Carriers Will Become Innovators Again In 2014
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/lKKCIh9NXaI/us-wireless-carriers-to-innovate-in-2014-2013-12
Why are Computers Unable to Boot Instantly?
With the newer, more powerful hardware and improved operating systems that we have available to use these days, why does it still take as long as it does to fully boot a computer up each time? via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/178780/why-are-computers-unable-to-boot-instantly/
Get Ready For A Seriously Huge Year From Apple In 2014 (AAPL)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/4tK7z9ufr3I/apple-in-2014-2013-12
America Is Basically Irrelevant To The Future Of Facebook
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/S3JM2bx-7hE/facebook-us-user-base-2013-12
Uber's Recommendation For Getting A Car Tonight
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/sD5R9pVt6bc/ubers-recommendation-for-getting-a-car-tonight-2013-12
New Ad Campaign Compares Dell To The Hot, New Startup It Used To Be
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/NZMiiFnOSTw/dell-beginnings-ad-2013-12
The Best Vine Videos Of 2013
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/vwuKMk-brSE/best-vine-videos-2013-2013-12
The 10 Most Important Charts Of The Year In Mobile, According To Tech And Digital Media Industry Executives
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/1hxf3dPHPGI/the-most-important-charts-in-mobile-2013-2013-12
US host 'sorry' for mocking Mitt Romney's black grandson
MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry said sorry "without reservation or qualification" to Mr Romney in a series of tweets. The cable news host and guests made the comments on her Sunday programme about the Romney family Christmas photo. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25562869#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Rather Than Buy Locally, It’s Cheaper To Fly Roundtrip From Australia To The US For What?
Australians frequently complain about the price of imported software, and rightfully so. From operating systems to applications, the price of software is typically 50% or so higher than it is in the United States. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/rather-than-buy-locally-its-cheaper-to-fly-roundtrip-from-australia-to-the-us-for-what/
The Newest Number One App On iPhone Is A Great Way To Recap Your 2013 In Facebook Photos
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/fhR04GUU8qI/flipagram-iphone-app-2013-12
Here Are The New Movies Netflix Will Be Adding In The New Year
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/_4gSM5qtBd8/movies-coming-to-netflix-in-the-new-year-2013-12
Bring Back the Classic Downloads Manager Window in Firefox
Were you upset when all access to the classic Downloads Manager Window was stripped out of the latest stable build of Firefox? Then you are definitely going to be pleased to learn about the new ‘Downloads Window’ extension. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/178756/bring-back-the-classic-downloads-manager-window-in-firefox/
The Largest Social Networks In The World Include Some Big Surprises
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/KLWDf4f8Uik/the-largest-social-networks-in-the-world-2013-12
This Chart Shows We're In A Tech Bubble Right Now — Unless You Look At It Very Carefully
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/dX_FlPRPoe0/tech-bubble-chart-2013-12
Target's Woes Continue As Thousands Of Gift Cards Fail To Activate
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/M1XWc1MpoNo/target-gift-cards-fail-to-activate-2013-12
APPLE: We Had No Idea The NSA Has A Way To Spy On Your iPhone
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/zqF24FNB6Ak/apple-iphone-nsa-statement-2013-12
You Should Use Lyft Instead Of Uber If You Don't Want To Pay An Arm And A Leg Tonight
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/d4CELSsS0ME/lyft-on-new-years-eve-2013-12
Mali crisis: France announces big troop cuts
France is to reduce the number of its troops in Mali over the next three months by 60%, the French defence minister has said. Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is visiting Mali, said a force of 1,000 would be left in place. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25561019#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
'Twerking', 'selfie' and 'hashtag' on list of annoying words
Word-watchers at a US college have released their annual list of words that should be banned, with "selfie", "twerking" and "hashtag" coming top. Lake Superior State University (LSSU) collected suggestions from members of the public for its 39th annual list. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25562253
Flood warnings as more storms forecast for New Year's Day
Flood warnings have been issued across England and Wales as forecasters predict more heavy rain and strong winds for the first day of 2014. The Environment Agency said communities in Cumbria and parts of southern England were particularly at risk. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25558522#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Microsoft May Be Giving Away Its Mobile Software For Free, Just Like Google (MSFT, GOOG, SNE)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/eEYVpxV5gdo/microsoft-sony-2013-12
HBO Had The Most Pirated Show Of 2013 – Here's Why It's Thrilled
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/_JZrrZvCnzY/game-of-thrones-most-pirated-show-2013-12
Zappos Is Getting Rid Of All Titles And Managers
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/Aj4dsU6my24/zappos-adoption-of-holacracy-2013-12
This Quote Tells You All You Need To Know About Why Digital Wallets Have Been A Total Failure
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/UIVkp1QwIL0/quote-about-why-e-wallets-have-all-been-a-total-disaster-2013-12
Monday, 30 December 2013
Google And Audi Sign A Deal To Bring Android-Powered Dashboards To Cars
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/g1SLwcJ-A0A/google-and-audi-deal-2013-12
Netflix Is Testing A Cheaper Streaming Plan For New Subscribers
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/eLbmNkzwYzw/new-netflix-streaming-plan-2013-12
You Don't Need One Of Those Fitness Tracker Wristbands If You Have An iPhone 5S
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/alCo8KnnkS4/fitbit-app-iphone-5s-fitness-tracker-2013-12
People Aren't Actually Mad At Uber For Using Surge Pricing
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/JJzWJP7SRUY/uber-surge-pricing-problem-2013-12
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