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We look at how wearable tech has evolved over time. From Hamilton Watch Company’s first digital watch in 1972 to the launch of the Apple Watch in 2014, wearable technology has revolutionised the way we use smart devices and stay connected on a daily basis
The latest iOS update is now available. Dubbed 9.3, the software update extends the reach of 3D touch while shifting the phone's display settings depending on the time of day. The idea is that shifting the color temperature of the screen after sunset is better for a user's circadian rhythm resulting in better sleep. The 3D update will unlock the iPhone 6S with touch navigation like never before, you can even use the Touch ID fingerprint reader to lock access to certain apps. Apple's latest update to the iOS platform will also including additions to the CarPlay system including location-based recommendations.
The Fiat 500X is a jacked-up crossover version of the popular Fiat 500 city car. It's the latest in the growing 500 range, and sits alongside the 500 and 500L and is aimed at those looking for the same retro looks but with a bit more of a rugged image. It comes in a range of petrol and diesel engines and plenty of personalisation options.
According to the managing director of Audi Electronics, the Apple and Android "connected car" solutions are not for you. While speaking with Mashable Peter Steiner clarified that the two network systems are limited by their reliance on Google Maps. Steiner added that built-in navigation and cloud mapping technologies for in-dash electronics can't be replaced Google. Specifically, Audi, BMW and Diamler teamed up to buy Nokia's HERE mapping services for exactly this purpose. And as far as those car brands are concerned, their system is far more accurate, up-to-date and robust than anything Apple or Google offer.
Apple, Fiat, and Starbucks hoard billions in off-shore accounts. This finally might end. Greg Shapiro explains.
The EU hits Apple, Google parent firm Alphabet and Meta with the first ever probes under a mammoth digital law, which could lead to big fines against the US tech giants. Announcing the move, EU Commission executive vice-president Margrethe Vestager says that "DMA (Digital Markets Act) compliance is something that we take really seriously". Since March 7, the world's biggest tech firms have had to comply with the DMA, which aims to curb their behaviour and ensure that they give users more choice. SOUNDBITE