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inside microsoft and yahoo's search deal make-over
how will the revised microsoft-yahoo search pact affect users, advertisers and the two tech companies themselves?
microsoft, yahoo renew search deal, but with amendments
the companies said thursday that they plan to carry out the original 2009 search agreement, but with two key changes designed to make the partnership more productive.
apple watch orders will be online only until june
looking forward to the day when you can walk into an apple store and walk out with a new apple watch? i'm afraid you've got quite a wait ahead of you.
irobot runs afoul of astronomers over proposed mower
radio astronomers try to close the door on irobot's wireless mower ambitions. here's what it means for your lawn.
verizon: android is a mess, but the mobile malware epidemic is a myth
verizon's new data breach investigations report 2015 says malware isn't a mobile epidemic, that breach costs are variable, and that the industry doesn't understand its adversaries.
virtual reality spotlight: what can vr bring to the enterprise?
virtual reality has been largely confined to the consumer space, but vr devices are increasingly being targeted at the enterprise. this guide examines vr technology and its potential for business use.
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the new retina macbook 2015: a tour of what's new inside
there's a lot of new and innovative technology inside apple's new macbook, but it's clear that reparability wasn't high on the agenda.
ncr launches kalpana, an android, cloud atm
ncr is trying to reinvent the atm and make it more secure with a mix of android, thin-client techniques and the cloud.
samsung galaxy s6 teardown
time to see what makes the new samsung galaxy s6 tick. is this handset any easier to repair than the s6 edge?
apple opens researchkit platform to healthcare professionals
apple says the software framework will help medical experts analyze health, wellness and better understand modern-day diseases.
3d printing to be a $20 billion global industry by 2019
new data suggests the 3d printing market isn't dwindling away any time soon.
鈥婽he five biggest changes in ubuntu 15.04, vivid vervet
at first glance, there's little new in the next version of ubuntu linux. under the hood, it's a different story.
swarm robots poised to fly amid acquisitions and military investment
the military is going miniature, and that means big investments in small flying machines that will eventually operate in swarms.
ibm forms new health data analytics unit, extends apple partnership
with the help of apple, acquisitions and new partnerships, big blue plans to tap into the vast amount of data offered by health-tracking devices.
appliance hackers at ge firstbuild spur smart home innovation
鈥婽his past weekend, the ge firstbuild microfactory in louisville, kentucky, played host to the largest ever hack-a-thon devoted to home appliances.
microsoft rehires kurt delbene as head of corporate strategy; penn now chief insights officer
former microsoft office president kurt delbene is rejoining microsoft in a new role, heading up corporate strategy and planning.
the smart drones that can fly themselves without gps: photos
researchers from zurich university's computer department have been demonstrating robot aircraft that can navigate to their destinations autonomously.
six clicks: photography gadgets to kickstart 2015
what gadgets are on the market to improve your photography over 2015?
apple watch, in pictures
here's everything you need to know about the apple watch, from features to pricing and availability.
before they were stars: smartwatches in pop culture
from the stone ages of the flintstones to the futuristic sky cities of the jetsons, the smartwatch has been a surprising yet underlying constant in pop culture.
love fest: startups and large companies innovate together
startup companies and big organizations are natural partners; however, potential pitfalls can cause problems. this presentation will help your corporate innovation efforts start on the right track!
inside the robot house: is this your future? photos
service robots that are empathetic and that can learn from you - these are just some of the technologies tested out in robot houses across europe as part of the accompany project.
app shootout: siri or cortana - which is best?
we asked siri and cortana the same questions to see whether the apple -- or microsoft -- personal assistant gave the best answer to our questions for work and leisure.
meet the driverless cars coming to cities across the uk: photos
trials of two autonomous vehicles have kicked off in a number of places across the country - but while they'll be carrying passengers, the driverless cars aren't taking to the roads just yet.
meet the navy's firefighting robot
saffir walks across uneven floors, using thermal imaging to spot and tackle fire.
crowdfunded small biz tech which should be showcased at ces 2015
it is not only the big companies that produce great tech that is worthy of note at ces 2015. have a look at these cool products that should be at the show this year.
ces 2015: connected car tech to watch
[updated] smart, connected cars are a major trend of this year's consumer electronics show. what products and players are noteworthy for their contributions?
ces 2015: the innovative, the odd and the ugly
[updated] from the incredible to incredibly odd, ces showcases them all.
the internet of things: cool connected cars
cars have been getting more clever, talking to your device, and exchanging status information with each other. in this post we show how iot technology is leading us towards driverless cars that can safely take us wherever we want to go.
the internet of things: connected animals
in this series we will take a look at how the internet of things is changing the way we interact with the world. in this post we see the advantages for our relationship with animals.
a gorgeous, hand-built pc inspired by a 1940s radio
designer jeffrey stephenson is back with another amazing hand-built pc design.
texas instruments unveils automated s'pore warehouse
upgraded facility in singapore will be able to expand capacity by four-fold and boost productivity by 40 percent, with the implementation of swisslog's autostore system which features 36 robots running on an overhead grid.
six sigma 'killed' innovation in 3m
firms must define innovation and how it fits into the company's objectives. they should then provide the right support and avoid rigid processes hindering the creative process, says former 3m exec behind the post-it note.
dbs deploys microsoft tabletop systems
the singapore bank installs five multitouch tabletops running on microsoft pixelsense at one its branches to enhance customer interaction and operational efficiency.
make the office eco-friendly with it
growing reliance on it to support the business means rising energy costs, but there are ways to leverage it to keep a lid on expenses in the office.
green tech flourishing at gardens by the bay
singapore's latest icon--a superpark spanning over 100 hectares--features energy efficiency technologies which save up to 30 percent in electricity costs and generates up to 8 percent of own power needs.
a day in the life of an entrepreneur
find out how former it executive howard lo mixes sushi with social media tools to run his f&b business.
boosting australian innovation: conference watch
on 14 june zdnet australia broadcast a special live panel discussion on innovation in australia.
sap announces startup fund, hana upgrade program
at a press conference in san francisco, dr. vishal sikka, head of sap's technology and innovation areas, discusses how the software maker plans to encourage innovation and help customers adopt new technology.
singapore cios point to value, not cost, to assess it investment
it chiefs of courts and ych group, at zdnet asia it priorities panel discussion, provide insights on their it investments.
nerdcam in space
this week we venture into space to celebrate nasa's latest achievements and to announce a special project of our own.
installing a new supercomputer: timelapse
last week, ivec, a joint venture of the csiro and four western australian universities, oversaw the installation of the second portion of the australian government's $80 million supercomputer investment. the supercomputer will provide the grunt to process data for research projects such as the global square kilometre array (ska) initiative.
high-tech hide and seek
the holidays have come around again, and that means finding ways to entertain yourself. how about a game of high-tech hide and seek with your friends? nerdcam shows you how.
defining 'intelligence' in singapore's in2015
we take stock of singapore government's intelligent nation 2015 and find out how organizations in the island-state have adopted ict to drive business growth and innovation.
pacnet looks up to cloud for data center growth
the first interview in zdnet asia's intelligent singapore video series, cto wilfred kwan defines "intelligence" needed in data centers today and discusses growth opportunities cloud computing has created for the telecommunication services provider.
tech integration in cars picking up speed
find out if technology innovations in cars set to become a big trend--and hit--with drivers in the near future.
lenovo m57e
the lenovo m57 eco is a small form-factor desktop that is promoted by the company as energy efficient. we found it to be a capable and powerful office performer for its size, but with limited upgrade options.
western digital wd re2-gp & wd caviar gp
western digital has released a range of hard drives purporting to save up to 40 percent in power consumption over comparable drives. we found the drives not only lived up to promised efficiency, but also were competitively priced.
dragon naturallyspeaking preferred 9
dragon naturallyspeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.
pioneer dreambook light 350s
at au$999, the dreambook light 350s is one of the cheapest notebooks money can buy. you get what you pay for, however.
toshiba satellite m50 (14-inch, 1.4ghz)
despite its extremely affordable price and logical design, the m50 fails to stand out in terms of performance, features or battery life.
first take: toshiba satellite pro p100
toshiba's satellite pro p100 is a competent multimedia workhorse that could easily replace most regular desktop pcs. it boasts powerful graphics and storage subsystems, while the harmon/kardon integrated speaker set beats most competing offerings hands-down.
first take: sony vaio vgn-tx17
ultraportables don't get much lighter than sony's 1.2kg tx17. although diminutive in size, the 11-inch vaio has a built-in dvd burner, wi-fi and bluetooth.
o2 xphone iim
o2's xphone iim should appeal to those who want a smarter than average phone, but against serious smartphone opposition it comes a very distinct second.
first take: flybook by dialogue
the flybook glides into australia boasting good looks and much hype as the '"smallest ultra portable tablet pc in the world". read our australian first take.
nokia 3230
the 3230 continues nokia's run of style-plus-substance phones, offering a 1.2-megapixel camera, video editing and a positively lush-looking screen.
hp ipaq h6365
if you need a smart phone as a business tool, the h6365 is a solid choice. on the other hand, if you're seeking a stylish gadget, you'd do better to look elsewhere.
o2 xphone ii
o2's latest smart phone, the xphone ii, sheds the bulk of its predecessor and gets decked out in a stylish case.
motorola mpx200
heavyweights motorola and microsoft unite to produce the mpx200; a sleek, all-black clamshell smart phone. read our australian review.
toshiba satellite m30 series
if you're looking for style, the satellite m30 series is worth a gander; otherwise, hold out for better thin-and-light notebooks.at approximately 3.
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