Month: July 2022
Software vendors are hiking prices, but don’t be fooled by the justification
Audio player loading… Technology vendors have increased prices by as much as 30 percent over a twelve month period, according to a new paper from analyst firm Gartner. Author Jo Ann Rosenberger quotes one application maintenance service provider to be sending “an annual renewal statement of work with an 18…
Read MoreThese Philips Hue deals on outdoor lighting might brighten your day
Even with Amazon Prime Day 2022 right around the corner, kicking off on Tuesday, July 12th, there are lots of early Prime Day deals to check out, in and out of Amazon. One of the standouts is on Philips Hue smart lights. There’s a promotion that’ll knock 15 percent off…
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Human Horizons’ next China-only EV will come with a robotic arm and ‘light curtains’
Chinese electric vehicle maker Human Horizons unveiled its second EV model on Wednesday, dubbed the GT HiPhi Z. This four-door grand touring sedan comes packed with gadgets and intelligent systems including the world’s only “vehicle-grade” high-speed robotic arm, which HH claims “can move back and forth in place in less…
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Microsoft Teams could help teach you new languages without any effort
Audio player loading… Being left confused by a Microsoft Teams message in a foreign language may soon no longer be an issue thanks to a new update coming to the service. The video conferencing platform is working on introducing so-called “intelligent translation” for Microsoft Teams Mobile users. Coming to Android…
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PS5 just got an incredible feature that Xbox players have had for years
Audio player loading… The PS5’s laundry list of amazing features just got a bit longer, thanks to the addition of auto low-latency mode support. Sony quietly announced the new PS5 feature on the official PlayStation support page (opens in new tab). The announcement details exactly what the latest system update…
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Can Microsoft’s data centers become big batteries for the grid?
Microsoft says its data centers could soon provide backup power to electric grids transitioning to renewable energy. The data centers already have lithium-ion batteries on-site so that they can keep running during a power outage. Now, that backup system could also shore up grids in need of more batteries to…
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