Friday, 23 Jun 2017
Airbnb tests bill splitting, entices business travelers who prefer luxury hotels
Airbnb is testing two different things on opposite ends of the spectrum. One is bill-splitting to help groups of people pay for their reservations, another is to get business travelers to stay with them instead of luxury hotels.
Thursday, 22 Jun 2017
IBM Watson displays both a near seamless and human experience in conversation
IBM Watson is here in Malaysia, and we got to speak to the company’s self-learning A.I via Telegram.
Imagination Technologies is now up for sale after its breakup with Apple
Following its breakup with Apple, Imagination Technologies is now up for grabs by "a number of parties".
Spotify now lets you create group playlists on Facebook Messenger
Because we live in a democratic society, Spotify will now allow you to create a group playlist with your friends on Facebook Messenger, so that everybody will have an equal opportunity to have their favorite song played.
Hands-free dictation comes to Microsoft Office apps
Microsoft launched the Dictate add-in, which supports real-time translation and voice transcription in a multitude of languages.
Wednesday, 21 Jun 2017
Uber partners with PDRM to further improve the safety of drivers and riders
It light of recent events, Uber has decided to form a partnership with the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM), stakeholders, and regulators to introduce several initiatives that would strengthen the safety of its passengers and drivers.
Spotify arrives on Windows Store in the form of a desktop app
It's been a long time coming, but Spotify's desktop app is finally available through the Windows Store, with a catch.
Apple: Qualcomm's chip licenses are invalid
Apple launched a counterattack at Qualcomm in a U.S. federal court, claiming that the chipmaker's licenses are invalid.
Tuesday, 20 Jun 2017
Make your choices count in Netflix's new interactive shows
Netflix is ushering in interactive storytelling with Dreamworks' Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale, and Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile.
New experimental drones use Wi-Fi to see through walls
Researchers have produced a system where drones are able to use Wi-Fi to, quite literally, see through walls. Hit the link to learn more.