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October 10, 2019

Facebook launches PyTorch 1.3, the latest version of its open-source deep learning library with quantization and support for use of Google Cloud TPUs (Khari Johnson/VentureBeat)

Khari Johnson / VentureBeat: Facebook launches PyTorch 1.3, the latest version of its open-source deep learning library with quantization and support for use of Google Cloud TPUs — Facebook today released the latest version of its deep learning library PyTorch with quantization and Google Cloud TPU support for speedier training of machine learning models. Facebook

MouseBelt Builds Education Alliance to Drive Blockchain Innovation

Blockchain accelerator MouseBelt is putting together a network of industry leaders tasked with supporting blockchain innovation in higher education. The Blockchain Education Alliance will work to “provide university students with the connections and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce with practicable blockchain skills to contribute to the growing industry,” according to a news announcement. MouseBelt

October 10, 2019

Canon’s small, clippable Ivy Rec camera will be available on October 16th

Canon’s Ivy Rec portable camera will start shipping on October 16th for $129.99 in the US. You might remember this little camera from our post back in July, when Canon launched its Indiegogo campaign for the device. The main appeal here is that it’s a clippable, shockproof, and waterproof camera that, on paper, sounds like

Surface Neo: Microsoft bets that two screens can beat a folding one

When it comes to maximizing screen real estate, Microsoft has left the fold. Surface Neo: Microsoft bets that two screens can beat a folding one Source: ZDNet Microsoft

October 10, 2019

Ubisoft is turning more of its games into animated shows

French video game company Ubisoft is continuing its foray into animated television with several new shows, including a tamed Watch Dogs tale and a franchise built around Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The Watch Dogs series is described as a toned-down version of Ubisoft’s popular game franchise about hackers. The series is aimed at tweens,

Surveillance contractor that violated rules by copying traveler images, license plates can continue to work with CBP

The breach cast a spotlight on a troubling fact for federal lawmakers and privacy advocates: The privately maintained surveillance systems that the government relies on for its wide-reaching security mandate are expanding so quickly, and often without oversight, that it can be hard for the public to keep track. Surveillance contractor that violated rules by

Apple TV Plus: Launch date, price, show and movies to expect – CNET

Apple’s Netflix rival launches Nov. 1 for $5 a month with nine titles. Crime drama Truth Be Told, with Octavia Spencer and Aaron Paul, will debut the following month. Apple TV Plus: Launch date, price, show and movies to expect – CNET Source: CNet

October 10, 2019

Pinterest says its use of AI to identify and hide content that displays or encourages self-injury reduced reports of self-harm content by 88% (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)

Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Pinterest says its use of AI to identify and hide content that displays or encourages self-injury reduced reports of self-harm content by 88% — Today’s World Mental Health Day, a day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma first celebrated in 1992 … Pinterest says its use

Vive Cosmos review: not out of this world

A decent headset that can’t beat the competition Continue reading… Vive Cosmos review: not out of this world Source: New feed

Inbound interstellar comet Borisov has a toxic tail – CNET

The space rock isn’t from around here, but the poisons it carries are. Inbound interstellar comet Borisov has a toxic tail – CNET Source: CNet

October 10, 2019

When a Pay Cut Can Help You Up the Career Ladder

Where do you want to be in five years? Do you have the skills you need to get there? If you don’t, you might have to climb down the career ladder before you can start climbing back up again—and yes, that might mean taking a pay cut. Read more… When a Pay Cut Can Help

October 10, 2019

OnePlus 7T Pro is just OnePlus 7 Pro trying to make you think otherwise

Often in movies, I’ve seen twins play a classic prank where they try to confuse others about their identity. OnePlus has almost pulled off that same joke with its OnePlus 7T Pro that launched today. When the company launched the OnePlus 7T last month, a lot of people asked, “Why there’s no pro version?” After this

October 10, 2019

Put Custard Tarts in the Oven Before Filling Them

Whether filled with fruit or served unadorned, one of my favorite things about custard tarts is their neat, charming appearance. Unlike rustic, American-style pies, these tidy little confections look their best when they are filled with a steady, meticulous hand. To keep your tarts looking prim and proper, place them… Read more… Put Custard Tarts

Microsoft can fix the toxic Android hellstew, but it needs a partner: Samsung, LG, ZTE or Huawei?

There is definitely room for a full range of business-friendly Microsoft Android devices, targeted to SMBs and enterprises. Microsoft can fix the toxic Android hellstew, but it needs a partner: Samsung, LG, ZTE or Huawei? Source: ZDNet Microsoft

Apple pulls HKmap.live app used in Hong Kong protests – CNET

The move comes after pressure from China. Apple pulls HKmap.live app used in Hong Kong protests – CNET Source: CNet

October 10, 2019

7 things we learned after getting sweaty with Nintendo’s ‘Ring Fit Adventure’

You’ve got to love Nintendo. No one would have begrudged the company if it rested on its laurels after releasing a console as fresh as the Switch, but it hasn’t done that at all. Quite the opposite in fact. Since the console’s launch, Nintendo has released a range of extra hardware, including cardboard Labo kits and a VR

October 10, 2019

Sweden-based Einride, which is developing autonomous, electric pods for logistics companies and supermarkets, raises $25M Series A (Chris O'Brien/VentureBeat)

Chris O’Brien / VentureBeat: Sweden-based Einride, which is developing autonomous, electric pods for logistics companies and supermarkets, raises $25M Series A — Einride today announced it has raised $25 million to continue development of its self-driving electric shipping vehicles and begin targeting international markets. Sweden-based Einride, which is developing autonomous, electric pods for logistics companies

The midrange Moto Z3 Play is on sale for an entry-level price – CNET

Originally $500, it’s now $170 and comes with a free Moto Mod. It’s also unlocked and carrier-agnostic. The midrange Moto Z3 Play is on sale for an entry-level price – CNET Source: CNet

October 10, 2019

CFTC chairman says ether is a commodity, and thus falls under the jurisdiction of the CFTC, anticipates ether futures trading on US markets in the near future (Daniel Roberts/Yahoo Finance)

Daniel Roberts / Yahoo Finance: CFTC chairman says ether is a commodity, and thus falls under the jurisdiction of the CFTC, anticipates ether futures trading on US markets in the near future — Last December, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) — issued a public call for feedback to “better inform … CFTC chairman says

October 10, 2019

If You're Pregnant, You Need These Two Shots

Not enough people know that it’s important to get a TDaP shot and, when possible, a flu shot during each pregnancy. These vaccines protect your baby from influenza and pertussis during their first few months of life, when they’re too young to receive those vaccines themselves. Read more… If You're Pregnant, You Need These Two

October 10, 2019

Waze thinks it can get Americans carpooling again

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A year ago, navigation app Waze made a risky bet on carpooling, a type of commuting that has waned since its heyday in the 1970s. It launched Waze Carpool, a dedicated app that lets nonprofessional drivers offer rides to people who are traveling on a similar route

Teaser sketches depict evolutionary design for 2020 Volkswagen Golf – Roadshow

The eighth-gen Golf will debut on Oct. 24, but before then, VW gave us an early look. Teaser sketches depict evolutionary design for 2020 Volkswagen Golf – Roadshow Source: CNet

Human reviewers are looking at Amazon Cloud Cam footage – CNET

Only video clips that are voluntarily submitted by customers for troubleshooting are reviewed. Human reviewers are looking at Amazon Cloud Cam footage – CNET Source: CNet

October 10, 2019

Clari, which develops an end-to-end sales analytics and forecasting platform for enterprises, raises $60M Series D led by Sapphire Ventures (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)

Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Clari, which develops an end-to-end sales analytics and forecasting platform for enterprises, raises $60M Series D led by Sapphire Ventures — Clari, a startup developing an end-to-end sales analytics and forecasting platform for enterprises, today announced that it’s raised $60 million … Clari, which develops an end-to-end sales analytics and forecasting

October 10, 2019

Holoride opens its in-car VR experience to the public

Images: Holoride/Universal Pictures Holoride, the in-car virtual reality startup that spun out of Audi at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, is finally letting the general public try its technology with a new experience in Los Angeles, California. On select days between October 14th and November 9th, visitors to the Universal CityWalk in Hollywood can try

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