On June 7, Facebook started testing a new feature called ‘Tag Suggestions’. ‘Tag Suggestions’ was announced in December and has been available in the U.S. The feature that uses facial recognition to recommend people to tag in new user photos now available in most countries.
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On June 7, Intel Labs interacted with media, academia, partners and consumers at the 9th annual Research arranged by the company to review and discuss its news and highlights. Justin Rattner, the chief technology officer of the one of the world’s 50 most innovative company, unveiled more than 35 innovative research projects underway that will help transform the future of computing science.
On June 6, Apple introduced iCloud, an advanced set of free new cloud services that syncs media and iTunes music across all iDevices like iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac as well as on PC. Another highlight was a preview of the new iOS5. Both services are available immediately to iOS and Mac Developer Program members and will be available this fall for all users.
On June 6, the Motorola Mobility Foundation, the philanthropic subdivision of Motorola Mobility, Inc., announced the launch of the Empowerment Grants program. The program offers an opportunity for non-profit organizations to apply for funding to empower their communities. Three areas are focused—education, health and wellness and community.
PepsiCo, one of the biggest global companies committed to drive innovation and support talents, is expanding its program PepsiCo10, launched last summer in the U.S., to Europe. The initiative is aimed at discovering emerging and innovative small media and technology companies, which can introduce small, but very positive changes to the industry working side by side with PepsiCo experts developing projects for the Pepsi-Cola, Walkers Snacks, Tropicana and Quaker brands.
The world’s largest technology company, HP launched Paul McCartney’s private cloud-based digital library on May 26. Now the musician’s personal documents are reliably cached, as the IT infrastructure provides distributed data storage. HP Enterprise Services experts worked with MPL Communications, Ltd. to plan, develop, integrate and test the library.