Day: September 9, 2016

Evaluating Futuremark’s Servermark VDI on the Supermicro SYS-5028D-TN4T

Standardized benchmarks with industry-wide acceptance are a must for evaluating computing systems. These benchmarks may evaluate the system as a whole, or target specific aspects. Vendors such as Futuremark and BAPCo have various offerings for both consumer and business-use PCs. However, the market for such programs in the server space is largely untapped. Futuremark has… Read More Evaluating Futuremark’s Servermark VDI on the Supermicro SYS-5028D-TN4T

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IFA 2016: Examining the Malaise of Bargain Basement Virtual Reality

For the show this year, I left one day free just to roam freely around the show, looking for some insights or random bonus stories. One of the things that piqued my interest upon entering the International Tent was a number of VR headsets. It could be argued that the headsets that require a smartphone… Read More IFA 2016: Examining the Malaise of Bargain Basement Virtual Reality

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Android phones will follow Apple into the post-headphone jack era, and it’s going to be rough

Apple rumors are not always accurate, but in the case of the iPhone 7‘s headphone jack, they were dead-on. As expected, Apple announced the iPhone 7 without a headphone jack. Instead, it will do audio over the Lightning port, via Bluetooth, and apparently via a Bluetooth-like low-power protocol for the optional AirPods. Whether or not… Read More Android phones will follow Apple into the post-headphone jack era, and it’s going to be rough

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The Custom W1 Chip Inside Apple’s AirPods Is More Than Just a Bluetooth Controller

While the new iPhone 7 siblings and Apple Watch models were the stars of yesterday’s big Apple show, the most innovative thing to be announced was undoubtedly Apple’s new wireless AirPod earphones. In typical Apple fashion, they’re obscenely expensive at Rs. 15,400, but a lot of intriguing technology has gone into creating them and designing… Read More The Custom W1 Chip Inside Apple’s AirPods Is More Than Just a Bluetooth Controller

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LG’s Next G-Series Smartphone to Sport Modular Design Despite G5 Performance

LG has revealed that it is sticking to the modular design concept for upcoming G-Series smartphones. Several reports had speculated that since the LG G5 flagship smartphone, launched earlier this year, didn’t do as well as the company expected it would stop employing the modular design it had introduced. Talking to CNET, LG spokesperson Ken… Read More LG’s Next G-Series Smartphone to Sport Modular Design Despite G5 Performance

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Mercedes Equips Delivery Van With Robotic Carrier Pigeons

Mercedes-Benz is looking at mounting automated flying drones onto a new line of electric vans as part of a 500 million-euro ($562 million or roughly Rs. 3,732 crores) investment aimed at speeding delivery times for online orders. The small pilotless aircraft would be part of a suite of on-board systems, including digital sorting equipment, that… Read More Mercedes Equips Delivery Van With Robotic Carrier Pigeons

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Google Introduces ‘Reviews From the Web’, Lets Any Site Contribute Reviews to Search

It used to be that Google Search would show reviews of places, movies, TV shows and so on from a few, reputed websites. Google is now bringing ‘Reviews from the Web,’ which will display reviews from any third-party site. Google will now collect reviews from up to three sites for any place, movie or TV… Read More Google Introduces ‘Reviews From the Web’, Lets Any Site Contribute Reviews to Search

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iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus Launch: Top 10 Features of Apple’s New Smartphones

Apple finally put months of rumours to rest and unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus officially. The smartphones saw minimal changes in the outer design, but big iterations internally. The big highlight was letting go of the 3.5mm headphone jack on both the smartphones. Apple also unveiled the new wireless AirPods at the… Read More iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus Launch: Top 10 Features of Apple’s New Smartphones

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Google, Box Team Up to Improve Cloud Productivity for Businesses

Google on Wednesday announced a partnership with Box, an online file sharing and content management service for businesses, which will allow the latter to act as a third-party repository for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The company says that Box will integrate with Google Docs and Google Springboard to deliver a “seamless experience for working and… Read More Google, Box Team Up to Improve Cloud Productivity for Businesses

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