Category: Hi Tech
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Google Street View videographers to take wine drinkers into Bordeaux chateaux
Any wine connoisseur with an internet connection would be able to visit virtually the Bordeaux chateaux. Google’s team of videographers will unveil Bordeaux chateaux secretes and the families behind every estate. Using backpack-mounted cameras videographers are currently capturing behind-the-scenes footage of nine chateaux: Chateau de Malle, Chateau de Pressac, Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Chateau de la Brede,…
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The fashionable touch to iPhone
Neon shades of classic animalier? Iconic prints of the fashion designers meet smartphones for a new alluring effect. Just Cavalli Italian label unveiled a new range of iPhone covers, while rising fashion designer David Koma from London has collaborated with HTC to create 2 limited-edition versions of the One Mini handset. David Koma‘s…
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Microsoft to reinvent Nokia
Microsoft announced its intent to purchase Nokia’s mobile phone business unit. Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services. Microsoft Corporation and Finnish multinational communications and information technology corporation Nokia announced that the companies have decided to enter into a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices…
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Four Seasons’ new virtual concierge service on Pinterest
Four Seasons hospitality luxury chain has applied its expertise to a new virtual concierge service offered through Pinterest. As the first luxury hotel company to establish a global presence on Pinterest, Four Seasons introduced Pin.Pack.Go, a new trip planning service that leverages the power and popularity of Pinterest to connect guests with hotel’s experts. Knowing…
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Hey, mobile carriers: frequent phone upgrades are not sustainable
The latest mobile trend – cellphone upgrades every six to 12 months – is not only unsustainable; it’s nutty, writes Marc Gunther.
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Artificial intelligence employed for BMW’s first fully-electric production car
Following in the footsteps of Apple’s Genius, BMW is employing artificial intelligence to promote BMW’s first fully-electric production car through an automated information service available for UK customers. ‘BMW i Genius’ uses specially developed software to interact with potential customers in a live question and answer format that works on a mobile platform. Users simply…