Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Samsung’s Galaxy S20 lineup will be the first non-Pixel phones to gain Google’s Live Caption feature, which transcribes and captions videos in real time with excellent accuracy — even when the volume is turned down. Live Caption debuted on Android 10 with the Pixel 4, and Google positions
Read MoreThe US Office of Science and Technology today released more information about President Donald Trump‘s FY 2021 budget and, as it stands, it looks like the White House and Pentagon are finally getting serious about AI and quantum computing technology. The new budget contains billions of dollars earmarked for AI research and development (R&D) spread
Read MoreSamsung’s first attempt at true wireless headphones was lackluster, but the company made major improvements with last year’s Galaxy Buds. Today, the company announced the Galaxy Buds+ to go along with the new S20, bringing better battery life and better sound tuned by AKG. The new Galaxy Buds use a two-way speaker system with a
Read MoreEducation technology company EdSights has launched an SMS-based chatbot that uses natural language processing and machine learning to identify and engage with at-risk students. New Chatbot Zeroes in on Student Wellness and Retention Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreOne of the most useful features Google has introduced for the Assistant is “What’s on my screen?” Tapping this function lets you quickly do things like look up things like tracking numbers or dial a phone number without having to copy and paste anything. And then Google took the feature away sometime around May last
Read MoreThe jury is out on whether bendable screens are a lasting trend or a passing fad. Foldable Phones Are Here. Do We Really Want Them? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhen it comes to testing power supplies, it’s useful to have a dummy load to put the gear through its paces. While it’s possible to just use some old heating elements or other big resistors, an active load can provide more control over the process. [Charles Ouweland] found himself in need of just such a
Read MoreImage: Canoo Hyundai and Kia will build new electric vehicles based on the technological platform developed by California EV startup Canoo, the companies announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Canoo and Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai and Kia’s parent company, will develop a new electric vehicle platform that’s based on the one that
Read MoreFacebook is letting users test out a beta version of its upcoming redesign, which is slated for a full rollout later this year. You can enable the new look by logging into Facebook and selecting “See Facebook Beta” at the top of your news feed—the option may not be available to everyone, though. Read more…
Read MoreIt’s been almost 10 years since Mazda promised diesel power for its midsize sedan, but it looks like the real deal this time. Mazda6 diesel almost here. Again. Finally – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIs this the future of Project xCloud? Samsung and Xbox partner for cloud gaming, announce Forza Street for Galaxy devices – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSamsung held its annual Unpacked event this morning, where it announced a boatload of new products including three versions of its new flagship device, the Galaxy S20, and yes, a new version of its foldable phone, this one called the Galaxy Z Flip. Read more… Everything You Need to Know From Samsung's Unpacked Event Today
Read MoreImage: Samsung Samsung announced the new foldable Galaxy Z Flip during the company’s Unpacked 2020 event, and you won’t have to wait very long to get your chance at buying one. It will be available for purchase starting this Friday, February 14th — a week before preorders for the Galaxy S20 phones even start. In
Read MoreThe coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (as we’re calling it now) is still mainly circulating in China, with only about 2 percent of its cases in other countries. Still, if you’re traveling you may be nervous about the possibility of coming in contact with the virus. Here are the World Health Organization’s… Read more… What Travelers
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google parent company Alphabet has moved its Jigsaw technology incubator under Google management, The Information reports. It’s the first former Alphabet company to be shifted under Google since Sergey Brin and Larry Page stepped down from their management roles in December. Since the two were behind the creation
Read MoreSamsung announced three flagship phones for 2020. Here’s how they’re different from last year’s Galaxy S10 phones. Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra specs vs. Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus: What's new and what's different – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Samsung has announced the new Galaxy S20 lineup of phones, consisting of the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra. Unlike previous years, preorders don’t start today. They’ll begin on Friday, February 21st at 12:01AM ET / 9:01PM PT. Launch day is Friday, March 6th. This means that you
Read MoreSamsung tries to fix what broke the Galaxy Fold Continue reading… Samsung Galaxy Z Flip first look: folding glass changes everything Source: New feed
Read MoreWe hear the terms “deep web” and “dark web” thrown around a lot… but what do they actually mean? And what’s the difference between the two? CSO Online writer J.M. Porup joins Juliet to dispel rumors and discuss what sets the deep web and dark web apart from the rest of the web. What's the
Read MoreSee how Samsung’s most premium Galaxy S20 phone stacks up against its rivals. Galaxy S20 Ultra specs vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max, Pixel 4 XL and Note 10 Plus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen you suffer from social anxiety or just generally dislike being around people sometimes, going to the gym can feel pretty uncomfortable. You might make accidental eye contact with strangers in mirrors or exchange head nods of mutual acknowledgment with that one person who spotted you on the bench press several… Read more… How to
Read MoreComparing Samsung’s two foldable phones, spec by spec. Galaxy Z Flip phone vs. Galaxy Fold: How do Samsung's two foldable phones compare? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe agency ordered Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Alphabet and Microsoft to turn over a decade’s worth of information on small acquisitions. F.T.C. Broadens Review of Tech Giants, Homing In on Their Deals Source: NY Times Tech
Read More[Daniel Roibert] found a way to add cheap strain relief to JST-XH connectors, better known to hobby aircraft folks as the charging and balance connectors on lithium-polymer battery packs. His solution is to cast them in hot glue, with the help of 3D printed molds. His project provides molds fitted for connectors with anywhere from
Read MoreThat largest of research organizations, the Association for Institutional Research, has published a statement of ethical principles to help steer the use of data for decision-making in higher education. AIR Publishes Ethical Principles for Use of Data in Higher Ed Source: Campus Technology
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