Smartphones today pack more computing power and performance than was possible in entire laptops just a few years ago. Combine this high performance, the small form factor and scorching hot summer temperatures, and some users might find their phones overheating from...
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Meta plans ‘Zuck bucks’ virtual coins for Facebook and Instagram users
Mark Zuckerberg is looking to develop virtual coins, nicknamed “Zuck bucks” by staff, for users of Facebook and Instagram as part of a suite of products designed to reduce his platforms’ dependence on advertising in the future metaverse. Facebook’s parent group,...
Apple sets the Date for another WWDC — Here’s what to expect
Apple Inc. has set the date for its next major event: June 6. That will be the opening day of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC, where Apple will debut the next major software updates for its main devices. The conference, which will...
How the Metaverse Could Change Work
Imagine a world where you could have a beachside conversation with your colleagues, take meeting notes while floating around a space station, or teleport from your office in London to New York, all without taking a step outside your front door. Feeling under pressure...
Future of fast food: New technology allows drive-thru workers to work from home
Restaurants with drive-thrus may have found a high-tech solution to staffing shortages. Millions of people left low-paying jobs during "The Great Resignation," especially in the restaurant and service industries. That's left establishment owners scrambling to...
7 Gmail tips and tricks you should know
Gmail has been one of the most popular email clients for years now and has been packed with numerous features to make life easier over the years. However, these additions to the email service can also be easy to miss out on. Worry not, as in today’s edition of...
LOOKING AT 2030: THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND METAVERSE
With the pace artificial intelligence is intertwining within our lives, there is no doubt that it will not end anytime soon. Rather, the future looks like a society that would breathe and thrive through artificial intelligence only. Experts believe that specialized AI...
You could get a new iPhone every year with ‘Netflix-style’ Apple subscription
The service would allow fans to pay a monthly fee to get the latest Apple gadgets as and when they’re released. It could launch in late 2022 or early 2023, sources told Bloomberg in a report published Thursday. Apple already runs a monthly payment plan for...
5 Technology trends that can shape future of education
Here are 5 different technological marvels which can help in shaping the future of education. Technology plays a very important role in helping everyone survive in this 21st century. Without it, one cannot imagine this world. As, it has grappled its way into our...
Taking a spring break trip? Here’s how to protect your devices and identity on vacation
Heading out with some friends for a Spring Break getaway? Or maybe the family is getting away for some quality time? Since you’re likely bringing some tech on the trip – a smartphone for taking photos or navigating a road trip, a tablet for swiping through movies on...
Heineken launches virtual beer in self-mocking metaverse ‘joke’
A brewer has created a virtual beer to highlight the extremes businesses will go to to grab a slice of the next big thing - the metaverse. Heineken set up a virtual launch to promote the "product" - an experience described by one attendee as surreal. The metaverse...
The six biggest retail news stories of the week:
It’s Friday, the week is almost done, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here's your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including Walmart, Starbucks, AiFi, and Primark. 1. Big hitters back...