Technology

Need a hand (or two)? Bizarre $2100 double bionic arm will give you ‘extraordinary abilities’
06:25 2017-11-25

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a multi armed cyborg, then a new firm could have the perfect product for you. Youbionic claims the bizarre contraption can give you ‘extraordinary abilities.’ Controlled by moving your fingers, it can open and close, and its makers say it will let you easily grip objects. It is controlled …

Get ready for the iPhone FOLD: Apple applies to patent radical ‘book’ device
04:01 2017-11-25

Apple is developing a foldable iPhone that can be ‘opened and closed like a book’. The tech giant has applied for a patent for the unnamed device, and is believed to be working with LG to develop the screen technology. Samsung is also believed to be working on a similar handset, which could be revealed …

Apple buys augmented reality headset maker in $30m ‘iGlasses’ deal
01:35 2017-11-25

Apple’s augmented reality glasses have taken a big step forward with the $30m purchase of a Canadian firm that makes AR headsets. According to TechCrunch, Apple has acquired Vrana, which makes an AR headset called Totem, which received rave reviews from journalists – but was never shipped. Apple is already believed to have a large …

Skype removed from China app stores
11:15 2017-11-24

Skype’s call and messaging service has been removed from app stores in China, including the Apple app store, BBC News reports, citing the comapny. Apple said it is one of several apps to have been removed after the government said it does not comply with local law. Skype owner Microsoft told the BBC that the …

Samsung Electronics to launch AI research center
06:50 2017-11-24

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Wednesday it would create an artificial intelligence (AI) research center and strengthen an executive role to look for new business areas for all its three major business groups, telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com reports. The minor changes to the tech giant’s business structure were to “quickly respond to market changes,” Samsung Electronics said …