Volcano is with a wireless hot spot

An energy company, an explorer and the local government are coming together to install a network of around 80 Wi-Fi sensors inside the Masaya volcano, Nicaragua. The idea is to create an early warning. Located just outside of Nicaragua’s capital city Managua, the active volcano is a test case for other early detection systems. Each…

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Xiaomi launches its first VR headset

Chinese electronics company Xiaomi often called “China’s Apple” has unveiled its first virtual reality (VR) headset as it joins the ranks of HTC and Samsung in attempting to gain a foothold in the nascent market. The Mi VR Play will support a wide range of 4.7- to 5.7-inch smartphones that will be secured in the…

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A company is being paid to kill Pokemon

Citing a concern that Pokemon Go players are wandering into private land and near electrical equipment, power utility companies in Florida have hired cyber security company named Looking Glass to pull Pokemon off the map. The CEO of the company said eight companies have asked Looking Glass to alter the game’s code to eliminate the…

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