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Drone waiters are ready to serve in Singapore

A drone waiting tables at Timbré’s al fresco restaurant. Infinium Robotics Singaporean restaurant-bar chain Timbré is employing a fleet of flying drones as waitstaff for its live-music eateries. Earlier this month, the restaurant chain and robotics company Infinium Robotics jointly unveiled a new experiment at the al fresco venue Timbré @ Substation, to showcase the reliability of commercial drones bringing …

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Dallas Buyers Club witness denies use of ‘scare tactics’ against pirates

Pinnacle Films A key witness in Dallas Buyers Club’s case against iiNet has defended the rights holder’s actions against alleged pirates, particularly the so-called ‘discovery letters’ that are sent to those found infringing copyright. Counsel for iiNet cross-examined Michael Wickstrom, a royalties expert and vice president of Voltage Pictures, the company that claims copyright over the “Dallas Buyers Club” film. …

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AT&T GoPhone adds unlimited calling to Mexico starting Feb. 20

AT&T GoPhone customers on the $60-per-month plan can now make unlimited calls to Mexico. AT&T customers who want to make unlimited calls to Mexico now have another way to do it, the company announced Tuesday. Starting February 20, AT&T GoPhone customers who subscribe to the company’s $60-per-month plan will be able to place unlimited calls to Mexico at no additional …

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Apple Pay faces obstacles for adoption in China

Apple Pay is facing a tough time trying to expand to China. James Martin/CNET Apple is apparently bumping into multiple roadblocks in its attempt to bring Apple Pay to China. The iPhone maker is trying to work out agreements with certain banks and financial institutions, a People’s Bank of China official said, MarketWatch reported Monday. However, Apple has not yet …

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Samsung Galaxy S6 could have fast wireless charging

Samsung will host its next Unpacked event in Barcelona, Spain. Samsung The Samsung Galaxy S6 could boast faster-than-usual wireless charging when it debuts at next month’s Unpacked event at Mobile World Congress. Related Links New Samsung Galaxy flagship phone expected to be unveiled 1 March Samsung Galaxy S6 display to reach onto 3 sides, report says Samsung could further trim …

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FAA’s proposed drone regulations have Amazon grounded

Now playing: Watch this: FAA’s proposed drone regulations have Amazon grounded 2:46 In this tech-roundup: The Federal Aviation Administration proposed new rules for unmanned aircraft that could hurt Amazon’s “Prime Air” delivery service. A developer edition of Sony’s Google Glass competitor will be available for purchase soon. Apple may have been forced to remove key health features from the upcoming …

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Apple Watch to be ‘most successful smartwatch ever’

So, how popular will the Apple Watch be when it launches this spring? James Martin/CNET The Apple Watch will play a major role in the wearables market this year and beyond, according to research firm CCS Insight. Worldwide wearable sales will spike in 2015, jumping 158 percent year over year to 75 million units, CCS Insight predicted Tuesday. The research …

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