It’s also adding a filter for bullying comments in live videos and a kindness camera effect. Instagram is using AI to weed out bullying in photos, comments – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle intends to launch a censored version of its Search app for China sometime in the next six to nine months, according to a leaked transcript from a private employee meeting held last month. The Intercept’s Ryan Gallagher today reported the company’s Search engine chief, Ben Gomes, held a meeting to congratulate a room full of
Read MoreA day after its security reputation takes a beating, Google makes a pitch to sell you new devices. Google hopes Pixel 3, Home Hub distract you from its privacy issues – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLaser particle detectors are a high-tech way for quantifying whats floating around in the air. With a fan, a laser, and a sensitive photodetector, they can measure smoke and other particulates in real-time. Surprisingly, they are also fairly cheap, going for less than $20 USD on some import sites. They just need a bit of
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: US GAO releases report highlighting Pentagon failures around cybersecurity, including security of weapons, like using weak passwords — A government watchdog has said the Department of Defense has not done enough to protect critical weapons systems from cyberattacks. US GAO releases report highlighting Pentagon failures around cybersecurity, including security of weapons,
Read MoreRob Price / Business Insider: Andreessen, Altman, Kalanick, others named to a Saudi advisory board for a $500B megacity project amid journalist’s disappearance; Jony Ive dropped from list — – More than a dozen high profile tech executives, including famous venture capital investors Marc Andreessen and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick … Andreessen, Altman, Kalanick,
Read MoreMicrosoft also fixes 48 other security bugs, 18 of which are rated “Critical.” Microsoft October 2018 Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day exploited by FruityArmor APT Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGoogle’s new smartphone can screen calls and take its own photos using artificial intelligence. Is that enough to overcome data worries, and win converts from Samsung and Apple? Google promises its Pixel 3 phone is sexier on the inside than the outside Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreRechargeable coin cell batteries are great for all your small projects. They look exactly like regular coin-cell batteries, but in a shocking turn of events you can recharge these little guys. They can put out a reasonable amount of current, and they’re small. Just what you need for your Arduino smart watch, or whatever else the
Read MoreGoogle today announced its Duplex AI feature will roll out to Pixel 3 owners next month, but that’s not the only cool new AI experience they’ll get. A new call-screening and response feature will launch with Duplex, and it could mean an end to spam calls. Telemarketers: Your days are numbered. Duplex is the futuristic jaw-dropping
Read MoreToday is Ada Lovelace Day, a day to celebrate and encourage women in the fields of science and technology. The day is named after “Augusta Ada King-Noel, Countess of Lovelace, born Byron”, or Lady Ada Lovelace for short. You can read up more on her life and contribution to computer science at Wikipedia, for instance.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s CDM is the linchpin for the recently announced Open Data Initiative and likely even more Microsoft products in the future. Microsoft's Common Data Model: What users (not just Dynamics 365 ones) need to know Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGoogle today introduced its new wireless charger, the Pixel Stand. The idea behind the hardware is to turn an inert object – like a charger – into a useful feature for your home. Of course, it still does the basics, such as offering super-fast charging, but Google wants it to be more just that. When
Read MoreIt was obvious before launch that the Google Pixel 3’s camera would be in limelight. And Google has packed it with plenty of features to make a contender for this year’s top smartphone camera. Specification wise the camera mostly remains the same on the rear, while the front gets a dual camera system: Rear Camera:12.2-megapixel, f/1.8
Read MoreDon’t get too excited now, we aren’t talking about that kind of dirty video. There’s plenty of other places on the Internet you can go to find that sort of thing. No, this video mixer is “dirty” because it combines two composite video streams into one garbled up mess that’s best viewed on an old
Read MoreGoogle’s new Live Albums automatically organizes and shares pictures as you snap them. Google Photo Live Albums automatically organizes and shares your photos – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe actress looks ready to kick butt as Kate Kane. See Ruby Rose's first photo as Batwoman for The CW's Arrowverse – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Google posts unlisted promotional video showing off the Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Google Home Hub — Google has inadvertently leaked a product video recapping its entire event no more than 10 minutes before the launch is set to occur. It includes the Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Google Home Hub
Read MoreLast week the company was praised for increasing what it paid its warehouse workers. Now the company is explaining what that means for bonuses and stock grants. Why Some Amazon Workers Are Fuming About Their Raise Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe Verge: Live blog of Google’s event, where new Pixel phones, a charging stand, updates to Google Home and Chromecast lines, and a new tablet and laptop are expected — Live from Google’s New York event to unveil the Pixel 3 and updates to its Google Home and Chromecast lines Live blog of Google's event,
Read MoreYouTube: Livestream of the Made by Google event in NYC — Find out what we’ve been up to this year. Watch the live presentation. October 9th, 11am EDT Livestream of the Made by Google event in NYC (YouTube) Source: Tech Meme
Read MoreAnother day, another cryptocurrency hack. Notorious blockchain startup SpankChain has temporarily taken down its adult streaming platform after attackers exploited its smart contracts to steal $38,000 worth of Ethereum. The company, which aims to provide a cryptocurrency payment protocol for the adult industry, confirmed the hack on its official blog. SpankChain further said it expects
Read MoreRyan Gallagher / The Intercept: Transcript of remarks on Dragonfly by Google search chief Ben Gomes to staff seem to contradict Google’s claims about limited progress on Chinese search engine — “We have to be focused on what we want to enable,” said Ben Gomes, Google’s search engine chief. “And then when the opening happens,
Read More“Next-generation hardware” is necessary, Sony’s president tells the Financial Times. Sony says PlayStation 4 successor is coming, but doesn't call it PS5 yet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle’s fall hardware event is one of its most jam-packed ever. Made by Google Pixel 3 event starts now: New Chromecast, Pixel Slate, Home Hub and more – CNET Source: CNet
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