Automated decision systems would have to be tested for accuracy, fairness, discrimination, privacy and security under the bill. Senate bill would require tech companies to police their algorithms for bias – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Event Horizon Telescope captures one of the most powerful objects in existence. And basically, it’s the Eye of Sauron. First black hole picture, revealed: A look from across the universe – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKaren Weise / New York Times: The Pentagon says Amazon and Microsoft are the final candidates for its $10B JEDI contract and that IBM and Oracle didn’t meet the minimum requirements — The Pentagon said Wednesday that Amazon and Microsoft were the final candidates for a hotly contested $10 billion contract to bring modern cloud
Read MoreGoogle today announced the price of YouTube TV was going up from $40 to $50, in return for 8 more channels. The service, one of many which bills itself as an alternative to cable packages, is starting to look very similar to those same packages — and, like all tv streaming services, the prices are
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources describe Amazon Alexa’s AI-training process, where workers transcribing voice clips see customer account numbers and hear private conversations — Tens of millions of people use smart speakers and their voice software to play games, find music or trawl for trivia. Sources describe Amazon Alexa's AI-training process, where workers transcribing voice clips see customer
Read MoreRomain Dillet / TechCrunch: Coinbase launches Coinbase Card, a Visa debit card for UK customers to spend cryptocurrencies in-store and online, will expand to other EU countries in months — When you buy cryptocurrencies on Coinbase, many users simply don’t know what to do with them. Customers in the U.K … Coinbase launches Coinbase Card,
Read MoreWeather alert: be on the lookout for flying pigs. Google‘s new AI Platform looks to make good on the company’s promise to democratize machine learning. Between developing weapons platforms for the military and censored search engines for China, we forgot it was even capable of doing things that were good for humanity. At its Google
Read MoreTom Krazit / GeekWire: Google says Cloud SQL will support Microsoft’s SQL Server later this year and that it is launching a managed service of Microsoft’s Active Directory in alpha — Google is expanding the quiet relationship it has with Microsoft’s commercial software division, with plans to offer a managed version … Google says Cloud
Read MoreBrian Heater / TechCrunch: Amazon says it has acquired Colorado-based warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology, which raised $15M in 2017 led by Andy Rubin’s Playground Global — Amazon has acquired Boulder, Colo.-based warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology, TechCrunch has learned. Amazon says it has acquired Colorado-based warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology, which raised M in
Read MoreLong-serving exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of a cryptocurrency debit card for its UK customers. The company says it’s also looking to launch its debit card in other markets over the coming months, but did not to provide a specific timeline. “The UK is a great first market for the Coinbase card with its thriving fintech ecosystem and
Read MoreAnthony Ha / TechCrunch: GoDaddy acquires Sellbrite, which helps customers sell products on many online marketplaces, says it will power the new Marketplaces feature on its Online Store — GoDaddy is making it easier for small businesses to list their products across Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Jet and Walmart.com today with the launch of GoDaddy Marketplaces.
Read MoreBouman helped develop the algorithm used for the Event Horizon Telescope. Now she’s the toast of social media. Katie Bouman was key to that black hole photo, and the internet loves her – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe other exotic Italian sports car maker will debut a new customization program and a high-end leather interior for its models at the New York Auto Show. Maserati will have two debuts in NY, and they're not cars – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAnalysts blame the decline on Windows 10 migrations and a continuing shortage of Intel chips. Global PC market plunges at least 3% in first quarter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe cloud computing project, known as JEDI, is one of the largest federal information technology contracts in history. Amazon and Microsoft Are 2 Finalists for Billion Pentagon Contract Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreForget Guillermo Del Toro. This new Hellboy movie takes monster-mashing action to the extreme. New Hellboy movie for 2019 is one hell of a mess, and one hell of a ride – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe series will include 6 to 10 episodes, according to a Deadline. Hulu show to star Kate McKinnon as Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChance Miller / 9to5Mac: Apple Podcasts on the web gets an overhaul, with a new design, support for web playback, individual episode details, dedicated podcasts.apple.com URLs, and more — Apple this week has overhauled the web interface for Apple Podcasts. The new design is much cleaner and easier to navigate … Apple Podcasts on the
Read MoreUnofficial images of a OnePlus 7 “Pro” show no front-facing camera on the display and curved edges similar to those of high-end Samsung phones. OnePlus 7 Pro photos apparently leak, show Samsung-like edge screen – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook is launching a set of new tools to combat the spread of harmful content and misinformation across its family of apps, including Instagram and Facebook Messenger. How Facebook is trying to stop its own algorithms from doing their job Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreGoogle started deleting the consumer version of its social network earlier this month. Google Plus for G Suite gets rebranded as Currents – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUS adults are just as hooked on social media now as they were last year, according to a Pew survey. Facebook use hasn't changed much despite privacy, fake news scandals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Instagram says it will demote posts that are “inappropriate” but do not go against its Community Guidelines by not showing them in Explore or hashtag pages — Instagram is home to plenty of scantily-clad models and edgy memes that may start to get fewer views starting today. Instagram says it will
Read MoreThe first phone with Samsung’s New Infinity display slides apart and rotates its cameras when it’s selfie time. The Galaxy A80 has three reversible cameras and no notch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s the most powerful rocket now available on Earth, and it has not flown since its spectacular test launch in 2018. Falcon Heavy, SpaceX’s Giant Rocket, to Launch With Large Satellite Source: NY Times Tech
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