Microsoft has announced a series of new efforts to make AI systems more inclusive of people with disabilities. The initiatives aim to combat the so-called “data desert” that’s left machine learning algorithms without enough relevant training data to be effective for people with conditions such as ALS. One project, called Object Recognition for Blind Image Training (ORBIT),
Read MorePhoto by Dieter Bohn / The Verge Every Tuesday this month, Vergecast co-host Dieter Bohn will host a series of discussions diving deep into tech review season, each focusing on a specific product. This week on the show, Dieter talks with MKBHD, aka Marques Brownlee, about the various phones released by Samsung this year —
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Facebook Messenger gets a visual update, custom reactions, chat themes, and more, as cross-app communication between Instagram and FB rolls out to North America — Facebook Messenger is getting a visual update and a number of new features, including support for chat themes, custom reactions, and soon, selfie stickers and vanish
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day is here. If you’re planning a big shopping frenzy, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find some kind of discount for lots of items on your must-have list. Read more… Use 'Camelizer' and Other Extensions to Vet Prime Day Deals Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreMarkets reacted positively to Disney’s newly-found laser focus on streaming, pushing the company’s stock price up nearly 5%. Disney announced a restructure of its media and entertainment arms in a Monday press release. The move centralizes those businesses into one entity that will oversee all distribution and monetization of Disney content, including its streaming platform
Read MoreJoe Rossignol / MacRumors: Alleged HomePod mini renders leak, showing a spherical design and black and white color options ahead of Apple’s event — In addition to sharing what appear to be official images of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, reputable leaker Evan Blass today has shared images of what he claims is
Read MoreJeff Bezos’s secretive space venture launches a rocket to the edge of space for the first time in months Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreChaim Gartenberg / The Verge: Alleged iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max renders leak before Apple’s event, showing color options, including blue, and LIDAR sensor — The best look yet at Apple’s new iPhones — Apple will reveal its latest iPhones in just a few hours, but if you
Read MoreCurrently, if you want to use the Autopilot or Self-Driving modes on a Tesla vehicle you need to keep your hands on the wheel at all times. That’s because, ultimately, the human driver is still the responsible party. Tesla is adamant about the fact that functions which allow the car to steer itself within a
Read MoreEvery moment of ‘Hades’ stems from an intentional design. Here’s how ‘Hades’ makes going back to hell feel fresh Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWith all the FUD being generated about US election security, it’s more important than ever to make sure your vote is actually counted. Vote safely: How to find a trustworthy election ballot drop-off location Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe danger of making anything smaller and cheaper is that you run the risk of making it too small and too cheap. The newest member of the Surface family avoids both traps. Surface Laptop Go: Microsoft's smaller, cheaper portable PC is easy to recommend Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAn investigative journalist receives a video from an anonymous whistleblower. It shows a candidate for president admitting to illegal activity. But is this video real? If so, it would be huge news – the scoop of a lifetime – and could completely turn around the upcoming elections. But the journalist runs the video through a
Read MoreThere’s not much you need to know about the Surface Laptop Go, Microsoft’s new entry-level device, that I can’t summarize in a bullet list. I’ve been using it for the past week, and I love this little thing for a variety of reasons: It’s relatively affordable, starting at $550 and maxing out at $900. It’s a
Read MorePowerful gushers of energy from seething stars can sculpt eerie-looking figures with long flowing veils of gas and dust. The Ghost Nebula Source: NASA
Read MoreImage: Sony Whether you’re looking for the perfect 4K TV for catching up on TV shows and movies, or one that will be a good fit for playing Xbox Series X and PS5 later this fall, Amazon Prime Day 2020 has plenty of sales you might be interested in. We’ve included several models available on
Read MoreLooking for the best laptop and tablet deals from top brands including as Samsung, Google, Razer and Dell? Here’s what’s available right now from Amazon as well as Best Buy and Newegg. Best Prime Day laptop and tablet deals: Acer Chromebook Spin for 0, Samsung Galaxy Book Flex for 0 and more – CNET Source:
Read MoreBest Buy You’re probably aware that Amazon Prime Day 2020 is underway, the big annual sale full of deals that are exclusive to Prime members. However, other retailers are putting up some of the year’s best deals in response, and you don’t need a membership to reap the savings. Whether you’re anti-Amazon or just want
Read MoreThese may be the lowest prices we’ll see this year on Apple laptops, iPads and headphones. Best Prime Day 2020 Apple deals: Save 0 on MacBook Air, 0 on Beats Solo Pro – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you were disappointed that no new phones were introduced at Apple’s “Time Flies” event last month, you can rest easy — Apple plans to introduce a rumored four brand-new iPhones today. The new phones are said to have a new squared-off design, sizes ranging from 5.4 inches to 6.7 inches, and 5G, although we’re
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day kicked off Tuesday, and we’re already seeing a ton of great deals under 50 bucks. Best Prime Day 2020 deals for less than : Save on Amazon Echo Auto, Echo Show 5 and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge Amazon Prime Day 2020 has brought several good deals on headphones of all kinds, including Sony’s new WH-1000XM4 wireless, over-ear model that has some of the best noise cancellation on the market. That particular set of headphones usually costs $350 and hasn’t seen as big of a price
Read MoreThis is your best chance to save big bucks on some amazing tools and garage accessories. Act fast before these phenomenal deals disappear. Prime Day 2020: Best car maintenance and garage tool deals – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreSteve O’Hear / TechCrunch: Qatalog, which develops a virtual workspace that brings together disparate SaaS tools, raises $15M Series A led by Atomico, bringing its total funding to $18.5M — Qatalog, a London-based startup that has developed a “virtual workspace” that brings together disparate SaaS tools … Qatalog, which develops a virtual workspace that brings
Read MoreAmazon’s Prime Day sales are well underway, with massive deals on 4K TVs, 5G phones, Microsoft Surface and Nespresso machines. Amazon Prime Day UK 2020: Huge discounts on 4K TVs, iPad Air, Sony cameras and more – CNET Source: CNet
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