Topic: consumer

Google Glass lives on as learning aid for autistic children

Google Glass lives on as learning aid for autistic children

Cade Metz, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 18 08:11 AM

The clinical trial, conducted over two years with 71 children, is one of the first of its kind. It spanned everything from severe forms of autism, including children with speech impairments and tactile sensitivities, to much milder forms. Read more »

Beyond narcissism, can selfies be a force for good?

Beyond narcissism, can selfies be a force for good?

Sarah Mervosh, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 12 08:18 AM

There is no denying the intrinsic draw of the selfie, which feeds so many of the most vulnerable parts of ourselves: our innate attraction to images of human faces instead of landscapes or objects, our nostalgia for capturing memories, and yes, our need for social approval. Read more »

Traveling in Asia? Make it smarter with these apps

Traveling in Asia? Make it smarter with these apps

Hahna Yoon, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 03 09:26 AM

For travelers especially, these three apps can help to smooth planning and tap into local life. Be aware some features on the apps are limited to locals, but enough services are available to all that downloading and using these one-shot apps could improve your stay in Asia. Read more »

5G future on display with robots, AI at China tech fair

5G future on display with robots, AI at China tech fair

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 12:13 PM

The biggest exhibitors include Huawei, the world’s largest manufacturer of telecom infrastructure and number two smartphone maker that was blacklisted by Washington, compatriots Vivo and Oppo, chipmaker Qualcomm and carriers China Telecom and China Unicom. Read more »

Business confidence improved in Q2: BSP survey

Business confidence improved in Q2: BSP survey

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 06:56 PM

The overall confidence index rose to 40.5 percent in the second quarter from 35.2, improving for two straight quarters, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Business Expectations Survey.  Read more »

From geeks to telcos, Chinese tech lures Filipinos

From geeks to telcos, Chinese tech lures Filipinos

Jessica Fenol and Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 06:07 AM

From smartphone shoppers seeking the most features to telecommunications companies building 5G networks and cashless payment ecosystems, Filipinos are turning to Chinese technology which promises better features at lower prices compared to competition from the West.From geeks to telcos, Chinese tech lures Filipinos Read more »

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