Intel unveils Project Alloy ‘merged reality’ headset August 15, 2016 techengine comments (11) Intel unveils a virtual reality headset that can show its wearer their hands and other nearby objects.
Gawker case: Thiel is ‘serious threat’ to press freedom August 15, 2016 techengine comments (7) The PayPal entrepreneur represents a “serious threat” to press freedom after funding a legal case that bankrupted Gawker, campaigners say.
Audi cars ‘will talk to traffic lights’, firm says August 15, 2016 techengine No comment Vehicles will soon be able to communicate with traffic lights and tell drivers when they are about to change, Audi says.
Hackers auction files ‘stolen from NSA’ August 15, 2016 techengine comments (10) A group of hackers calling itself Shadow Brokers claims to have stolen a collection of malware files from a group linked to the US National Security Agency (NSA).
China launches quantum-enabled satellite Micius August 15, 2016 techengine comments (7) China successfully launches its first quantum-enabled satellite, named after the ancient Chinese scientist and philosopher Micius.
Bebo tycoon Michael Birch invests in ‘sad state’ Devon village August 15, 2016 techengine comments (16) The multi-millionaire founder of the Bebo social networking site says he pumped money into a North Devon village after seeing its “sad state”.