Google denies making a bid for WhatsApp
Rumors that Google engaged in a bidding war with Facebook over WhatsApp are false — at least, if you ask Google’s Sundar Pichai. The Senior VP tells The Telegraph that his company “never made an offer” to buy the messaging giant, and that any claims to the contrary are “simply untrue.” We’re inclined to believe him, although the denial suggests that Facebook may have paid $19 billion so that...
iPad Transforms Napa Winery’s Production Process
Great winemaking is both art and science. For Christian Gastón Palmaz, iPad has eased the efforts of both, and transformed production of the fine wine Palmaz Vineyards is known for. Before a single grape is harvested, Palmaz depends on iPad to manage the 600-acre vineyard owned and operated by his family in Napa, California. He uses the Field Assets app to gather data on soil hydration, nutrient profiles, leaf moisture content, and...
Japanese authorities looking into Mt. Gox amid US subpoena report
Japan’s top government spokesman said authorities are gathering information on the situation at Tokyo-based Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, where trading halted amid concerns that hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin are missing. View post: Japanese authorities looking into Mt. Gox amid US subpoena reportlumix
Hands-on with Gionee’s super slim, octa-core Elife S5.5 smartphone (video)
It’s only been a week since Gionee debuted its super thin Elife S5.5 Android phone in China, but luckily for us, the company also brought it along to MWC. After playing with the 5.55mm-thick device for some time, we were left very impressed with its build quality. The aluminum frame was nicely machined and felt solid, whereas the Corning glass back panel added an extra premium feel, despite leaving fingerprints behind. We still...
iPad Can Be Another Pair of Eyes in Operating Room
The iPad app, which is moving through clinical evaluations, provides comprehensive access to three-dimensional surgical data. The app uses augmented reality to overlay complex vascular systems during operations. This reveals liver perfusion patterns that are invisible to the human eye, giving greater insight into the exact location of certain blood vessels. The app also shows local blood flow territories and assesses potential risks...
