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New Indoor Positioning System Tracks Your Phone Using Sound Waves
As impressive as GPS and other radio signal-based positioning technologies are, they pretty much all crap out once the device-to-be-localised is inside. This is just a fundamental property of radio waves—put something solid enough, such…
Make a versatile ‘blanket ladder’ from materials at the hardware store
A blanket ladder can be styled in many ways — not just with blankets. (Amy King/The Washington Post) Shoes are one option. (Amy King/The Washington Post) If your home is tight on space, you’ve probably…
Microsoft wants to make the stylus cool again with Windows Ink
No company has tried to make the stylus the Next Big Thing as much as Microsoft, and it’s pushing harder than ever with the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update. And though it’ll be a little while…
How to Make Architectural Materials Come Alive
Skylar Tibbits It’s not hard to translate a brick-and-mortar building into pure data. Today’s monitoring and software tools can measure energy usage and efficiency electron-by-electron, track circulation patterns, and anticipate how weather changes will affect indoor…
Google Launches VR View Tool For Easy VR Content Embedding
Google on Wednesday introduced VR View, a tool to let developers easily embed 360-degree virtual reality photos and videos on Android, iOS, and the Web. The content can be viewed using the Google Cardboard or…
BlackBerry Priv: A looker but not a performer
Back in 2011, BlackBerry phones were all the rage mainly because of its exclusive messaging service. But it was soon overshadowed by Android-based smartphones. BlackBerry’s latest offering – the Priv – is aimed to bring…
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 3 launched for Rs 9,999
In a bid to take the lion’s share in the mid-pricedsmartphone segment, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomion Thursday launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM — the world’s first device equipped with Snapdragon 650…
India Funding Roundup: An IoT Hardware Startup, Mobile Tutoring Platform, and More
Our latest funding roundup compiles early and late stage investments in India’s startup ecosystem, covering investments in robotics, healthcare, e-commerce, budget hotel accommodations, and is notable for two huge funding events in the EdTech and…
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