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This software could cut 85% space apps take on your phone
New York: If you think twice before downloading an app due to storage concerns, here comes a solution. Researchers have developed a software that cuts down storage requirements by at least 85 per cent for popular gaming apps on an Android phone. The software, called AppStreamer, “streams” data
Boeing’s passenger spacecraft actually suffered a second unknown software glitch during debut flight
An artistic rendering of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft Image: Boeing Boeing’s new passenger spacecraft suffered a second major software bug during its debut flight to space in December — one that would have ended in a “catastrophic spacecraft failure” had it not been corrected. Fortunately, Boeing patched the issue
Germany’s SAP invests in authorization software startup PlainID
The SAP R&D center in Raanana, Israel (Courtesy) German multinational software firm SAP said Tuesday it has invested an undisclosed amount of money in Israeli startup PlainID, a maker of software that enables authorizations. Founded in 2014 by Gal Helemski, Oren Ohayon Harel, and Dmitry Tuchinsky, the
2020 Web Design Trends
It’s that time of year again! 2019 has come to a close and 2020 is in full swing! It’s time to take an educated guess at what is going to be big in web design for the upcoming year. Here’s what we think we’re going to see
Watchman Software Raising Concerns About Privacy
For many years, Watchman security software from Rekor Systems has been available for commercial use by businesses and even police departments as a means to track license plates and for general security purposes. Just a few days ago, Rekor Systems released the Watchman security software for consumer
Your doctor’s computer may have suggested opioids because drugmakers paid to tweak the software, DOJ says
San Francisco-based medical records startup Practice Fusion allegedly developed software for pharmaceutical companies to help increase the number of prescriptions doctors wrote for pain medications, according to a settlement with the US Department of Justice, Bloomberg reports. The company, which supplied its software to tens of thousands of doctors
Crank Software and NXP partners on embedded GUI design
With the promise to make the development of embedded graphical user interfaces (GUI) easier for customers, Crank Software and NXP Semiconductors have joined forces on a novel SDK. The latest release of the NXP MCUXpresso software development kit (SDK) includes Crank Storyboard, providing NXP customers with direct
Are Condolences Really Best Shared On Social Media
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 2015 GETTY IMAGES Within hours – if not sooner – of the announcement of the death of former NBA basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, who along with his 13-year-old daughter was killed in a tragic
The Army’s Investigative Unit Wants Social Media Exploitation Services
The Army’s Criminal Investigation Command conducts extensive probes into threats against the military branch and its personnel. This week, insiders unveiled their intent to glean new mission-relevant evidence through the forensic analysis of social media posts. According to a solicitation published Thursday, CID aims to acquire access to “social
Super Bowl Ads Continue To Score On Social Media
Mr. Peanut, the anthropomorphic peanut known for his top hat, monocle and cane, tragically died this week at age 104. This was of course part of an ad campaign from Planters, the American snack-food company and division of Kraft Foods. In the spot, which was produced by