When I worked in the software industry in my previous life, all the ‘laptops’ we got were bulky and boxy machines that were hard to lug around. Asus is trying to change that with its new line of commercial laptops under the Expertbook moniker in India. The company claims that these laptops not only lightweight, but
Read MoreMicrosoft has built a new AI image-captioning system that described photos more accurately than humans in limited tests. The model has been added to Seeing AI, a free app for people with visual impairments that uses a smartphone camera to read text, identify people, and describe objects and surroundings. It’s also now available to app developers
Read MoreThe Tuber browser let web users in mainland China visit YouTube, Google and Facebook. This app helped bypass China's Great Firewall, but has vanished into thin air Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreOK, looks like we have a new way to entertain the kids and wreak havoc in the neighborhood, if this spark-shooting ferrocerium cannon is as easy to build as it looks. This one comes to us by well-known purveyor of eyebrow-singing projects [NightHawkInLight], whose propane torch never seems to get a break. The idea here
Read MoreUsers on Windows 10 get an easier way to change their display fresh rate. New Windows 10 preview: Pick your display refresh rate in Settings, says Microsoft Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSlack, Dropbox and Asana services will all be available from directly within the Zoom client. Zoom finally catches up with Microsoft Teams with new native app integrations Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreIt’s not hard to tell that the image below shows three different things: a bird, a dog, and a horse. But to a machine learning algorithm, all three might the same thing: a small white box with a black contour. This example portrays one of the dangerous characteristics of machine learning models, which can be exploited
Read MoreThird-party online traders are not happy about having to stump up a new 2% tax on their revenues, while Amazon avoids the new levy altogether. Small businesses to take a hit as Amazon escapes new digital services tax Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreGoogle Analytics now employs machine learning and cross-platform integration to provide a clearer picture of audience engagement. The most popular SEO tool in the world is getting a massive overhaul Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreSnapchat is launching a new feature called Sounds, which like TikTok, lets app users add song clips to their Snaps and Stories. Snapchat rolls out new feature ‘Sounds on Snapchat’ Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreWe tested popular air fryer models from Ninja, Dash, Cosori, PowerXL and others to see which are the best. Best air fryer of 2020: Cosori, Ninja, Dash, Philips and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreASPI: A look at DC/EP, China’s new sovereign digital currency, and the policy drivers behind it, its architecture, and its expected impact on global finance — China’s central bank digital currency, known as ‘DC/EP’ (Digital Currency / Electronic Payment), is rapidly progressing and, if successful … A look at DC/EP, China's new sovereign digital currency,
Read MoreThis article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Center for Urban Informatics
Read MoreI’ve been vocal about my contempt for Apple removing the charger and earbuds from its iPhone boxes without compensating consumers. I’ve written a newsletter about it (sign up here, it’s worth it) and covered the news when it was finally confirmed. And today we have a bit more information and know how much cheaper your
Read MoreA quality grinder is critical to brewing great coffee. To find one that’s worth your cash we tested models from Bodum, Breville, Oxo, Cuisinart, Baratza and others. Best coffee grinder for 2020: Cuisinart, Oxo, Breville and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle renamed Google Suite to Google Workspace in order to integrate its work tools closer and place it alongside Microsoft Office 365 as more than a viable option. Google starts rolling out Workspace icons starting with Drive Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreImage: Vivaldi Chromium-based browser Vivaldi now comes with a built-in game called Vivaldia, a retro side-scroller set in a cyberpunk universe. The game is available with version 3.4 of the browser, and can be played both online and offline across Windows, Max, Linux, and Android. You get to it by visiting “vivaldi://game” using Vivaldi’s address
Read MoreI like to divide my machine learning education into two eras: I spent the first era learning how to build models with tools like scikit-learn and TensorFlow, which was hard and took forever. I spent most of that time feeling insecure about all the things I didn’t know. The second era–after I kind of knew what I was
Read MoreZoom has announced that it will begin to roll out its end-to-end encryption (E2EE) offering starting next week. Zoom to offer end-to-end encryption from next week Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MorePrime Day has officially ended, but there are still some good deals available right now. Amazon Prime Day 2020 UK: Deals still available on 5G Samsung phones, Sennheiser headphones and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWant a security camera that identifies faces? Here are your top choices. Best facial recognition security cameras to buy in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMy career has taken a long and winding road — from part of Shutterstock’s early executive team, to a Senior Director serving under Secretary of State John Kerry, to moving back into the startup world while managing a remote team across eight different time zones. Suffice it to say, I have been through more meetings
Read More[markw2k9] has an Alexa device that sits in his kitchen and decided it was time to spruce it up with some rather uncanny eyes. With some inspiration from the Adafruit Uncanny Eyes project, which displays similar animated eyes, [markw2k9] designed a 3d printed shell that goes on top of a 2nd generation Amazon Echo. A
Read MoreWe generally believe that it is a good thing to have strong relationships with the people we work for and those we manage. Organizations and leaders do many things to cultivate this: retreats, one-on-one meetings, lunches, coaching – to name a few. But good relationships at work can also lead to unethical behavior. In a
Read MoreThe October update for Xbox is arriving this week, bringing with it a taste of the next generation. Microsoft has announced that a new dashboard design is rolling out to Xbox consoles as part of the latest update, and it’ll also run on the Xbox Series X and Series S when they launch next month.
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