Researchers from Disney have developed software for mapping CGI motion animations to actual robots – without any of the unwanted outcomes of porting virtual movements to the physical world. The researchers note that while it’s fairly easy to create virtual characters with a wide degree of motion, translating those movements to real robots presents a challenge due
Read MoreHumans seem to have a need to do things that aren’t practical. Make the biggest ball of twine. Engrave the Declaration of Independence on a grain of rice. We want to make things bigger, smaller, faster, or whatever. That might explain why [nanochess] put out bootBASIC. The 8088 (or later) assembly code gives you a
Read MoreMeet the classified artificial brain being developed by US intelligence programs Continue reading… Meet the US’s spy system of the future — it’s Sentient Source: New feed
Read MoreAlex Heath / The Information: Sources: Facebook is working on a new TV device that can stream video and make video calls using its Portal tech, and has approached Netflix, Disney, and others — Facebook has approached Netflix, Disney and other media companies about putting their streaming services on a new Facebook device … Sources:
Read MoreImage: Netflix Netflix has released the first look at one of its biggest original films to date: Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman. The film stars Robert De Niro as mob hitman Frank Sheeran and Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa. De Niro has been attached to the project for more than a decade, and Netflix picked up
Read MoreAs a recently out gay woman, I was a little unsure at first about how to talk with my kids about LGBTQ+ topics. But, even before I accepted my identity and told my family I was gay, having these conversations was something that was important to me. I wanted my kids to be allies, not
Read MoreLet’s do the time warp again. Fortnite season 10: Leaked trailer may reveal aftermath of Loot Lake orb explosion – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThose are some mighty posh pollinators. Bentley's latest addition to its Crewe factory? 120,000 bees – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTake a trip back to 1996 and hunt down the Lord of Terror in the shareware version of this beloved classic. You can play the original Diablo in your browser for free – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Students normally get $100 off of Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro. But even if you’re not a student, you’re in luck. Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro is currently $1,199, $100 off of its normal $1,299 price, on Amazon. This is the first price drop on the 2019
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Instagram introduced its Close Friends feature nearly a year ago as a way to give users a space to post less curated content, similar to what had become increasingly popular with secondary “Finstagram” accounts. On this week’s episode of Why’d You Push That Button?, Kaitlyn Tiffany and
Read MorePhoto by Armin Weigel / Getty Images Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been charged by German prosecutors over his alleged role in the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal, along with three other defendants who were not named. Stadler is accused of helping the automaker cheat emissions tests to make Audi’s cars appear cleaner than they really
Read MoreApple’s streaming system is now available on more TVs. AirPlay 2 rollout expands to LG and Vizio TVs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI got a gift card the other day—one of those $100 Visa ones. Within an hour, I had already used it. I didn’t buy a new gadget, nor a bunch of Overwatch loot boxes; I used it to buy another gift card. Read more… Why You Should Exchange Universal Gift Cards for Amazon Gift Cards
Read MoreIt also adds another nail in the coffin for Flash. Chrome 76 adds dark mode, removes Incognito Mode detection – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDan Seifert / The Verge: Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S6, it’s most high-end Android tablet, with a 10.5-inch OLED display and Snapdragon 855, coming September 6 for $649+ — Thinner, lighter, and faster than the Tab S4 — Samsung has officially announced the new Galaxy Tab S6, a high-end Android tablet that’s designed … Samsung
Read MoreThis week in 1971, Apollo 15 became the first mission to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle. This Week in NASA History: First Use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle – July 31, 1971 Source: NASA
Read MoreYou never know what scary, life-threatening event might be right around the corner. Sure, it’s anxiety-inducing to even think about—and you can’t possibly know what to do in every situation—but one post on Reddit might get you a little more prepared to avert tragedy. The “What knowledge might save your life one day?”… Read more…
Read MoreParis Martineau / Wired: Behind the rise of the funeral livestreaming industry in the US, where an estimated 20% of funeral homes offer livestreaming services — It was early enough in the morning that Natalie Levy probably shouldn’t have been awake—she had recently left a high-stress job at a private-equity firm in San Francisco …
Read MoreIn IaaS and PaaS the top five vendors accounted for 63% of all spending, according to IDC data. Cloud spending becoming more concentrated among the big guns: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIn June, American Airlines was forced to cancel 7,500 flights because of severe weather, mechanical issues, and the grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes. Together, these cancelations made up 4% of the airline’s entire schedule of flights that month—and likely annoyed a hell of a lot of travelers with other arrangements… Read more… How to
Read MoreTech companies largely escaped jabs despite Sanders and Warren’s antitrust push. The Technology 202: Silicon Valley can breathe a sigh of relief after that Democratic debate Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe year is still 2019, but Twitter‘s Bitcoin community is looking to the future. Tons of Bitcoiners are sharing their predictions for the cryptocurrency and the blockchain industry 11 years from now with the hashtag #TheYearIs2030. Blockstream CSO Samson Mow kicked off the trend with a sarcastic take on recent news of high-profile departures from
Read MoreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulatory body tasked with overseeing the country’s financial markets, has clarified its stance on crypto assets, stating which tokens it’s responsible for. Today’s policy statement is a response to a consultation paper published by the FCA in January, which prompted 92 responses from several financial services entities, including cryptocurrency
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Harver, which offers pre-hire assessment software for high-volume hiring in enterprises, raises $15M Series B from Insight Partners — The robots are coming to steal our jobs, or so the popular narrative goes, but the reality of automation’s impact on the workforce is somewhat more nuanced. Harver, which offers pre-hire assessment
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