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After several launches and pronouncements this year, one major trend is slowly emerging. Major technology firms are desperately trying to infuse smartphones and other internet-linked devices with software smarts that help them think like people. The...

Best Android apps – introduction The Google Play store has exploded in recent years, with a proliferation of apps that can cater to your every need. The problem is: there are just too many of them, even with Editor’s Picks, Featured and Best Selling...

We want to own the (living room, car, bedroom, etc). Variations of this phrase have been around since the dawn of buzzwords, but with beacons and the Internet of Things on the rise, it’s even more relevant today than ever before. While brand loyalty...

Wondering how long it will take to get to work? There’s an API for that. Photo by VeloBusDriver on Flickr. You can now sign up to receive each day’s Start Up post by email. You’ll need to click a confirmation link, so no spam. A selection of 9 links...

SAN FRANCISCO: Major technology firms are racing to infuse smartphones and other internet-linked devices with software smarts that help them think like people. The effort is seen as an evolution in computing that allows users to interact with machines...