The US Air Force has a penchant for developing officers, but the ‘general’ it’s working on right now doesn’t have any stars on its uniform: it’s general artificial intelligence (GAI). The term GAI refers to an artificial intelligence with human-level or better cognition. Basically, when people argue that today’s AI isn’t “real AI,” they’re
Read MoreFor Hackaday readers which might not be so well versed in the world of home video gaming before the 1983 crash, the Vectrex was an interesting attempt at bringing vector graphics into player’s living rooms. Priced around $500 in today’s dollars, the machine was unique in that it included its own black and white CRT display
Read MoreAmazon’s Alexa for PC app, which adds Alexa support to compatible Windows 10 devices, is available from the Microsoft Store for free. Amazon makes Alexa for PC app available for Windows 10 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThis apparent subtle edit shows how video has become as vulnerable to politicized distortion as everything else. White House shares doctored video to support punishment of journalist Jim Acosta Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreFor most people, playing Call of Duty‘s campaign mode is as close as they’ll get to joining the military. For them, the everyday realities of uniformed service are unknown. But shining a light on this world are ordinary servicemen and women, and they’re using an unusual tool to do it. For reasons I’ve yet to
Read MoreFor most of human history, our inventions and innovations have been at a scale that’s literally easy to grasp. From the largest cathedral to the finest pocket watch, everything that went into our constructions has been something we could see with our own eyes and manipulate with our hands. But in the middle of the 20th
Read MorePhotolemur 3 is now looking out for sloppy shooters, unveiling the first automated photo enhancer app that handles all your editing needs for you. It’s not only super simple and time saving, it’s also now on sale, just $19 for a single license or $25 with a family account from TNW Deals. Edit photos using
Read MoreDan Seifert / The Verge: Portal and Portal Plus review: work great for video calls using Facebook Messenger, but as general purpose smart displays they lag behind the competition — Facebook’s video calling device demands lots of trust for little return — It’s not often that a new gadget gets announced and I don’t immediately
Read MoreSometimes, the smoking gun in a sexual child abuse case can be something totally unremarkable — a plastic bag in the corner, or a piece of rug on the floor. Dutchman Leon D. was exposed by a church window. In 2011, he was convicted for molesting two young boys and producing and distributing imagery. Leon
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Check Point: DJI’s website and apps had a vulnerability that would have given hackers unfettered access to a drone owner’s account, including live video footage — It took about six months for popular consumer drone maker DJI to fix a security vulnerability across its website and apps … Check Point: DJI's
Read MoreReuters: Netflix CCO announces plans to produce 17 original productions in Asia including shows in Chinese and Thai as it looks abroad for growth — Jonathan Weber, Aradhana Aravindan — * Firm seeing quicker subscriber growth outside U.S. — * To make 17 more original productions in Asia Netflix CCO announces plans to produce 17
Read MoreTimes are tough for Intel’s high-speed port, as even loyal ally Apple offers only USB-C on its new iPad Pro. How MacBook Air showcases the battle between USB-C and Thunderbolt – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s one of the first carmakers to invest in the scooter craze. Ford buys e-scooter startup Spin, plans major service expansion – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA security flaw let attackers peek at the real-time camera on users’ drones, researchers said. DJI fixes vulnerability that let potential hackers spy on drones – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNikhilesh De / CoinDesk: Seagate will use IBM Blockchain Platform to block counterfeit drives from being distributed to users, starting with the drives intended for IBM servers — Global tech giant IBM is partnering with hardware manufacturer Seagate to ensure that computer hard drives are authentic using blockchain tech. Seagate will use IBM Blockchain Platform
Read MoreMystery bug is telling Windows 10 users that their legitimate license is no longer activated. Windows 10 users left baffled and mad over Microsoft's activation glitch Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: RealtimeBoard, a whiteboarding platform that allows teams to collaborate remotely, raises $25M Series A led by Accel, with Altair Capital participating — RealtimeBoard, a whiteboarding platform that allows teams to collaborate remotely, has raised $25 million in a series A round of funding led by Accel … RealtimeBoard, a whiteboarding platform
Read MoreThis week Russia has stepped up its war on anonymity. After an attempt last April to block the service, on Friday a court in Moscow ordered encrypted messaging app Telegram to pay 800,000 rouble – around €10,600 – for failing to hand over users’ information. But not content with that, on Tuesday, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
Read MoreSocial trading platform eToro is kicking off a new $1 million fund to support research on blockchain use cases for reducing wealth inequality – and it is recruiting partners. The initiative, called GoodDollar, aims to create an entirely open-source community project. The concept is to develop a blockchain-powered wealth redistribution system and lay the foundations
Read MoreHere’s what happened when two Times tech reporters installed Facebook’s new Portal video-calling gadgets in their bedrooms. We Tried Facebook’s New Portal Device (So You Don’t Have To) Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMexico and Chile are among a host of countries that may follow the European Union’s lead in playing hardball on taxes with big tech companies like Facebook, Alphabet, AirBnB, and Uber. In March, the EU proposed a “digital tax” that would affect the revenue of major digital companies like Facebook and Google. Inc, but the
Read MoreFor hackers, cheap (and arguably disposable) consumer hardware makes for a ready supply of free or low-cost components. When you can walk into a big box store and pick up a new low-end laptop for $150, how many are going to spend the money to repair or upgrade the one they have now? So the
Read MoreThat’s $125 off the regular price for this rarely discounted three-in-one powerhouse. Get a Microsoft Surface Book 2 for 75 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHeads up: Sam’s Club announces killer one-day deal on HP Pavilion X360, Nov. 10 only. Black Friday 2018 deals: Laptops, PCs, Chromebooks, tablets, monitors and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s designed to crowdsource data and offer better routes. Google Maps reportedly testing crash, speed trap reports – CNET Source: CNet
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