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Microsoft just announced ‘Hololens,’ and it’s as crazy as its sounds |
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it is developing "Microsoft Hololens," a smart headset that will blend digital holographs and the real world -- a project straight out of a science-fiction movie.Holographic computing is here, enabled by Windows 10. Watch the webcast live:http://t.co/Riqn6Hh6WH pic.twitter.com/T66YR0AyGl Re |
Congressional Democrats are itching for a fight over net neutrality |
This week the center of gravity in the net neutrality debate shifts to Capitol Hill, where hearings in both chambers are pitting Democrats against Republicans over the future of the Internet. Here's how you can expect the next stage of the battle to unfold. Read full article » |
Microsoft prepares to show off Windows 10 |
Microsoft is set to officially unveil Windows 10, its next-generation operating system, on Wednesday -- a major test for the company as it tries move on from its previous stumble, Windows 8.No, you read that right. Microsoft has opted to skip "Windows 9" altogether, characterizing the number skip as a symbolic leap forward. (Though there are other theories -- the most obvious being that 7 ate 9.) Windows 10 is expected to be released this fall, though there's been no official announcement on timing yet. Here's a look at how Microsoft got into this position, what they're expected to show off today, and what Microsoft-watchers are hoping to see. Read full article » |
Innovations: How should licensing work for commercial drone operators? A look at Britain’s solution. |
Right now flying commercial drones in the United States is illegal, except for a handful of individuals who have received Federal Aviation Administration exemptions to shoot everything from movies to real estate videos. Read full article » |
The Switchboard: The State of the Union, an FCC fine and more |
Published every weekday, the Switchboard is your morning helping of handpicked stories from the Switch team.Your guide to Obama's tech policy State of the Union. From cybersecurity to protecting an "open Internet," The Switch highlights the biggest tech moments from the President's State of the Union Address. Read full article » |
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Innovations: Book review: Peter Diamandis’s ‘Bold’ a reminder of how entrepreneurs will control the world’s fate |
Just as an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs that ruled the Earth and made way for small furry mammals, a new wave of planetary disruptions is about to occur. The new asteroid is called “exponential technology.” It is going to wipe out industries in a similar manner to the rock which fell on Earth during the Cretaceous Period. Read full article » |
Obama’s State of the Union speech is one, giant hug for Elon Musk |
If you want to understand how President Obama thinks about tech, consider this. His State of the Union speech called out an astronaut by name. He fantasized about "converting sunlight into liquid fuel." He embraced Tesla, along with Google and eBay. Read full article » |
Obama just lumped the Internet in with trains, bridges and Keystone XL. Here’s why that’s a big deal. |
President Obama is tossing out a few tech tidbits in his State of the Union speech. There aren't many surprises, but in one part of his address he mentions the Internet in the same breath as other forms of U.S. infrastructure. This is a bigger deal than you might think. Read full article » |
The first tech moment of the State of the Union happened before Obama started speaking |
President Obama talked a big tech game in the lead up the the State of the Union address -- announcing proposals on data privacy, cybersecurity, an municipal broadband in previews the week before. But the first tech moment of the address came before he had even taken the stage, when the White House released the prepared remarks on blogging platform Medium. Read full article » |
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