People are less happy on days when the air is more polluted, according to an analysis of 210 million posts on the Chinese social media site Sina Weibo. Researchers have suspected air pollution takes a psychological toll generally, and dirty air due to industrialization, coal burning, and motor vehicles has become a drag on well-being for
Read MoreCalifornia-based nonprofit artificial intelligence lab OpenAI has cautiously revealed the capabilities of its latest AI, which it’s calling GPT-2. The system can generate surprisingly convincing text to follow any sample you throw at it, like a news article headline, or the opening paragraph of a fictional tale, or a prompt for an essay on a
Read MoreAs technology increases at an ever-faster rate, so too do the ways in which our information can be put at risk. With the constant growth of internet of things, it’s now more important than ever to make sure all aspects of our lives are protected from online dangers. To find out the top protection strategies
Read MoreWhen it comes to audio, the number of speakers you want is usually governed by the number of tracks or channels your signal has. One for mono, two for stereo, four for quadrophonic, five or more for surround sound and so on. But all of those speakers are essentially playing different tracks from a “single”
Read MoreDeepfake the face. This website uses AI to generate startling fake human faces – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDaredevil who? Umbrella Academy, Netflix's newest superhero show, goes online – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreExpect to see new wireless earbuds and a fitness band next week. Samsung leaks lineup of new wearables in app update – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe real Monsters Inc. Pixar breaks the internet's heart with Up storyboard for Valentine's – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSam Byford / The Verge: Samsung’s wearables app reveals new products including Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch, and Galaxy Fit and Fit e fitness bands — An update to Samsung’s wearables app has inadvertently revealed an entire lineup of new products that are presumably set to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy
Read MoreMarco Chown Oved / Toronto Star: Internal docs show Google’s Sidewalk Labs plans expansion in Toronto’s Port Lands, seeks share of property taxes, development fees in return — Google’s futuristic development on the eastern waterfront, Quayside, is only the first step in an expansive and ambitious plan to build new neighbourhoods … Internal docs show
Read MoreWhen you think of analog computing, it’s possible you don’t typically think of FPGAs. Sure, a few FPGAs will have specialized analog blocks, but usually they are digital devices. [Bruce Land] — a name well-known to Hackaday — has a post about building a digital differential analyzer using an FPGA and it is essentially an
Read MoreShara Tibken / CNET: Samsung to open stores in LA, Houston, and Long Island on Feb. 20, the first US retail stores to be operated by the company — Samsung’s coming to a mall near you — if you live in California, New York or Texas. — The company on Thursday said it plans to
Read MoreNetflix employees told to shelter in place during search. Netflix's Hollywood offices locked down amid search for fake gunman – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’ve only got a couple of weeks to play catch-up on season 7 challenges, so here’s all the info you need in one place. Every Fortnite season 7 challenge: The last chance to finish your Battle Pass – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social network says it’s exploring ways to minimize harm caused by misinformation about vaccines. Facebook under pressure to curb spread of anti-vaccine content – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social media company is in discussions with regulators over claims that it violated a 2011 consent decree regarding user privacy. Facebook Settlement With F.T.C. Could Run Into the Billions Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreYes, you can actually get the season 8 Battle Pass for free and there is still plenty left to do in Fortnite while you wait. Fortnite overtime challenges and how to get your free season 8 Battle Pass – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: Union leader says Amazon had agreed to a framework of a deal with state and union officials to salvage plans for its NYC HQ a day before its cancelation — A day before they announced their intention to cancel a planned headquarters in New York City, Amazon.com Inc. executives were still talking … Union
Read MoreLabor groups aiming to organize a Staten Island warehouse were in talks with the company a day before it abandoned plans for a Queens headquarters. ‘Productive Meeting’ Between Amazon and Unions, Then a Shock Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNatt Garun / The Verge: Amazon dropping its NYC HQ plans was a win for activists, but some local tech leaders believe it sends a poor message to other companies wanting to invest in NY — “A self-own by the entire NYC ecosystem” — Amazon’s decision to drop plans for a New York City headquarters
Read MoreIt is one of the only sticker-sealed copies in existence. Super Mario Bros. cartridge sells for 0,150 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere are applications you can download for your smartphone that can “roll” an arbitrary number of dice with whatever number of sides you could possibly want. It’s faster and easier than throwing physical dice around, and you don’t have to worry about any of them rolling under the couch. No matter how you look at
Read MoreTim Peterson / Digiday: Sources: Snap is offering $40K to $50K per episode for original series that premiere on Snapchat, wants 10-12 episodes per series, each up to seven minutes long — DIGIDAY+ MEMBER ARTICLE — Snap is willing to pay for original shows, and it’s enough to pique entertainment executives’ interest … Sources: Snap
Read MoreAmazon’s pullout poses a challenge to one of the company’s bedrock beliefs: that being loved by customers is all that matters. The Shift: For Once, Amazon Loses a Popularity Contest Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe multibillion-dollar fine would be the largest ever imposed by the FTC, according to The Washington Post. Facebook, FTC reportedly negotiating massive fine to settle privacy issues – CNET Source: CNet
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