Reuters
In a move to compete with Amazon in online commerce, Walmart has created its own giant server farms. The computing power gives Amazon the ability to process masses of customer data.
TechCrunch
In a bid to grow its business, Fitbit is acquiring Twine Health, a health management platform company. The deal is expected to close before the end of next month.
Engadget
Virtual reality is being used on a website to showcase Virgin Galactic’s planned commercial spaceflights and research. The new website was created with Microsoft and the Edge browser.
Road To VR
Virtual reality is coming to professional basketball. Using Intel’s True VR technology, live and on-demand coverage of the NBA All-Star game will be provided by TNT.
TradeArabia
A virtual and augmented reality park is being created. VR games, rides and various experiences are scheduled to open the first half of this year in the Dubai Mall.
Reuters
Amazon bought home security camera company Blink last year for $90 million, according to a report in Reuters. Blink uses energy-efficient chips, says the report.
TechCrunch
Not a big deal for humans, but a robot from Boston Dynamics has learned how to open a door. The actual robot, Spot Mini, that learned the trick comes from the company SoftBank purchased.
Android Police
Android messaging may be getting a but smarter. A feature called Smart Reply is being tested in the Android app. Automatic message responses are suggested.
CNBC
Artificial intelligence has the potential to be billions of times smarter than people, according to a futurist, who told CNBC that humans need to make sure they have some means of keeping up.
TechCrunch
Phone makers soon may get the chance to add machine learning chips into devices. ARM announced it will start offering machine learning and dedicated object detection processors.