What’s new Google buys eye-tracking VR tech Eyefluence, a startup that focuses on using eye tracking for augmented reality and virtual reality applications has announced in a blogpost that it is joining Google. Google is continuing work on a standalone headset that blends virtual and augmented reality. The device will work completely standalone without any smartphone…
What’s new Sweden bans camera drone flights In a ruling handed down by the Supreme Administrative Court in Sweden, the authorities have effectively banned camera drone flights, meaning that if your drone has a camera attached to it, as is the case with most drones, flying them in the country would be considered illegal. This…
Important announcements Facebook quietly signs EU’s Privacy Shield data treaty Social networking giant Facebook has agreed to adopt a new European Union (EU) data accord that allows personal information to be transferred to the US, potentially sparking yet another privacy row, the media reported. Privacy Shield, a replacement deal that was designed to provide extra…
What’s new Linux users urged to install patch after serious security flaw There’s a Linux vulnerability in the wild that’s apparently been residing in just about every Linux version for the last nine years, and Linux users will want to install a patch as soon as possible. The exploit is titled CVE-2016-5195, and it’s a…
What’s new Tesla brings self-driving hardware to its entire fleet Every Tesla car produced from today, including the most affordable Model 3, will be equipped with “full self-driving capability” the EV automaker has announced today. The news makes Tesla the first mainstream car company to commit to self-driving technologies. It’s a hugely significant step, not…
What’s new Facebook Live unlocks scheduling and pre-stream lobby, first for verified Pages Facebook Live is starting to come into its own as a broadcasting platform, but it’s still missing a few key features that its competitors have. Facebook is moving to fix at least one of those missing features by announcing that streamers can…
What’s new HTC launches Viveport M virtual reality-focused storefront for Android Hardware manufacturer HTC launched a beta version of Viveport M, an Android-compatible client for its Viveport virtual reality storefront that gives mobile users quick and easy access to HTC’s curated library of VR apps and 360-degree experiences. Android users who download the free Viveport…
What’s new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 flight ban spreading worldwide The Note 7 is becoming increasingly unwelcome on planes worldwide. At least eight international airlines are prohibiting Note 7 owners from bringing the smartphone on their flights. That means travelers also cannot carry the device in checked bags or carry-on luggage. AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Qantas,…
Important announcements Samsung is suspending production of the Galaxy Note 7 after replacement units catch fire After the first batch of phones started catching fire and exploding Samsung had replaced the users Note 7 with a new device. Sadly enough, even the replaced Note 7 devices started catching fire and maybe at this point Samsung…
What’s new Evernote confirms a serious bug caused data loss for some Mac users A number of Evernote users are now being alerted via email message of a serious bug that may cause data loss in certain versions of the company’s Mac application. Not all Evernote Mac users were affected by this bug, however, but…
