With federal dollars for infrastructure increasing, the technology could have additional public sector applications. But how big a difference can robots make? Is it too little too late for long-overlooked infrastructure problems? And is the regulation of autonomous systems keeping pace with the technology? To answer these questions and more, I connected with Jake Loosararian, CEO and co-founder of Gecko Robotics, which leverages robotics as a service to perform industrial inspections in critical industries such as power, oil and gas, and defense....

Android ar 5.1.1 started rolling out to Asus Zentch owners a few days ago, is now arriving on ’s G tch G tch R, according to Android lice. A post by in the Android ar product forums says the update will roll out to all devices in “the coming days weeks.” eviously, the update was only available on ’s new tch Urbane. Android ar 5.1.1 is a substantial reworking of ’s smartwatch software....

There’s been rumors floating around that Google is gearing up to relaunch Wallet as soon as Google I/O, but in the meantime something else could get launched, too. And that’s Android Pay, which was initially reported on February 26, which is also said to be yet another mobile payments solution talked about Google I/O. Apparently Google’s product czar, Sundar Pichai, wanted to jump ahead a little bit, as he has confirmed Android Pay as the real deal....

During Google’s I/O 2013 event, Android wasn’t nearly as big of a focus as it was at this year’s event. New features for developers, like Android Studio, were mentioned during the maelstrom, but there’s a serious argument that it could have used some more attention on stage at this year’s event, too, during the main keynote. The Studio has indeed been updated to beta status, with plenty of support thrown in for good measure....

Up until this point, Google has generally prevented app developers from processing donations to charitable organizations, but that is changing now. Google officially announced on Wednesday that it is opening up charitable giving directly through the Play Store, with the rollout beginning today, Wednesday, December 12. This new method of giving to a charity means that 100% of the proceeds will go to that charity of choice, which means you won’t have to buy an app and see only a portion of that purchase going towards the charitable organization of your choice....

Several weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, Americans continue to struggle with finding COVID-19 test kits and testing sites in their areas. This lack of testing essentials has bio-firms across the country racing to manufacture test kits needed to diagnose, treat and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The barriers citizens face when trying to get tested have become increasingly evident with each celebrity or famous figure who goes public with their positive COVID-19 results....

Recently, Apple filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm for inflating the prices of its components. Apple claims a billion dollars for being a victim of practices considered “anti-competitive.” Apple is claiming $1 billion in compensation from Qualcomm for inflating basic patent prices. As broadcast by Reuters yesterday 20 January, the American company of Cupertino put a lawsuit in US District Court, claiming the value of one billion dollars to Qualcomm. This process follows another one, applied by the US government, for “anti-competitive” practices by the company, to maintain its monopoly of processors....

Tablet shipments experienced 0.15% growth, reaching 40.5 million unit shipments during the second quarter of 2022, according to an International Data Corporation (IDC) report. Tablets experienced better-than-expected shipments in the quarter due to smoother deployments into education projects and several promotional sales, says IDC. Anuroopa Nataraj, senior research analyst with IDC’s Mobility and Consumer Device Trackers, says that the tablet continues to see high demand because it is a cheaper alternative to a PC....

On November 7, ASUS revealed that its Android Wear-based smartwatch, the ZenWatch, would pop up in the United States beginning November 9 in Best Buy stores, and, at some point down the road, in Google Play. That time has arrived. The ASUS ZenWatch quietly appeared within the Google Play Store on Thursday, November 13, but it’s not quite available for purchase just yet. The smartwatch is officially listed, and the price is set at $199....

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is yet to be officially unveiled by Samsung, but it has already leaked in a number of photos and videos. Now, official photos of the handset from AT&T have surfaced online, thanks to leak-artist @evleaks. The press photos give us a clear look of the Galaxy S5 Active showing off its extremely rugged look (or ugly, to be honest). Since the Galaxy S5 already comes with an IP67 rating, the S5 Active is probably going to come with an even higher IP rating and would be targeted towards rugged users....

Have a look at these gifts, which will help to bring down your cortisol levels and help to relax you during your stay away. And if you have the hoards of family descending on you for the Holidays, you can treat yourself to these stress-busting items to keep you calm and zen-like throughout their visit. Keep calm and treat yourself. Need more gift ideas? Check out our ZDNet Recommends directory or Holiday Gifts hub for some more inspiration....

Custom ROMs might not be as popular as before thanks to the advent of Xposed, but they are not entirely redundant as well. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge might be near darn perfect, but not everyone likes all the bloat that Touchwiz comes with, even if it’s not too in-your-face this time around. So, if you have already rooted your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge and are looking for some custom ROMs to install on it, check out our recommendation of some of the best custom ROMs available for the handsets....

Version 4.11, which is rolling out through the ay Store, brings in a feature called rd se, which pops up hints above words that Kindle thinks may be challenging. The goal is to give you confidence to read more difficult books, so you may finally tackle r ace or other oppressive tomes. The popular highlights feature is also here now, alerting you to phrases selections that other Kindle users have highlighted while reading....

Being a developers conference, Google I/O has always been focused on, well, developers, with the search giant holding off the announcement of a new version of Android until later in the year, usually at a dedicated event that also introduces a new Nexus device. This year, however, Google might be taking inspiration from Apple and previewing the next major version of Android much earlier than usual. In an interview with Businessweek, Android head Sundar Pichai revealed that Google I/O – which kicks off in less than 24 hours – will offer a preview of the next release of the OS, months before it actually rolls out (during the fall, like previous versions of Android....

With Android Oreo out of the gate, Google is now working on Android P, the next major release of the OS. Bloomberg has provided details about some new features that Google is working on for Android P, which is internally dubbed as Pistachio Ice Cream. Google is looking to “overhaul” Android to support a new range of Android devices which will come with a notch display design similar to the iPhone X....

In Summary The new Mac Studio is a compact yet powerful machine aimed at professionals looking for extra performance. The Mac Studio is the only computer in Apple’s portfolio to feature the latest M1 Ultra chipset. Even with a compact size, the Mac Studio comes with multiple Thunderbolt ports and an SD card slot for convenience, just what a Studio would require. The new Mac Studio is available in two configurations, one with the M1 Max chipset we have already seen on the latest Macbooks....

Apple currently has 20 such programs running. Here are the details. Must read: How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Service Program for No Sound Issues No sound coming from your Phone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro? Apple has determined that a small number of iPhones might suffer from component failure ont he receiver module. Affected devices were manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021....

With well-planned goals and well-defined deadlines, this week the tech giant Apple ends the support for these apps in macOS. From January 31st the 32-bit apps can no longer be sent to the App Store. But there are other measures in the field. With all of its devices already supporting 64-bit apps, it’s time for the tech giant Apple to take the step of eliminating 32-bit applications. With obvious advantages, this migration is expected to occur in the coming months....

In spite of what their weights and dimensions might suggest, the Asus ZenBooks don’t comprise as far as the hardware and gimmicks are concerned. For starters, they feature an ErgoLift hinge which, when you open the lid, lifts up the rear of the keyboard by a few degrees and lowers the display a bit for a more ergonomic typing posture. In addition, the glass trackpad on the 14-inch and 15-inch models has an inbuilt LED Number Pad for when you need it....

Ridiculous Fishing $3 on iOS it come back! Yes, Ridiculous Fishing is a game about fishing: lines are cast, fish are caught. But the aptly titled app offers so much more—explosions, chainsaws wizard robes (fashion waits for no fish). The premise is simple: tap the screen to cast your line, tilt your iOS device to guide your line into the depths of your fishing spot. You’re trying to avoid fish, at least at first—the farther you travel the more plentiful varied your prey becomes, with rare exotic species being worth more cash....