Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Uber applies for patent to spot drunk passengers

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Uber applies for patent to spot drunk passengers
Uber applies for patent to spot drunk passengers
The taxi app is considering using artificial intelligence to determine "uncharacteristic user activity".
E3: Sony PlayStation 4's kiss kiss bang bang event
E3: Sony PlayStation 4's kiss kiss bang bang event
The PlayStation 4's showcase began with an embrace but soon switched to gun fights and swordplay.
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Nvidia May Be Lone Rider on Next Big Technology Wave: Robotics
Dell's most forward-looking people spoke about the future at Dell World a few weeks ago. One of the sessions I attended dovetailed with something that appears to be glaringly obvious -- to me, anyway -- which is that is that robots likely will be the next big technology wave. I then wandered around to find out what Dell was doing in robotics, and I couldn't find anything. Dell is not alone, as I'm not aware of any of the current leading technology firms doing anything in robotics with one exception: Nvidia.
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Motorola Moto G6 Review: Affordable Excellence
Motorola Moto G6 Review: Affordable Excellence
The Moto G6 still reigns supreme as the best cheap Android phone for $250 or less. Our full WIRED review.
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Monday, June 11, 2018

Meater Wireless Meat Thermometer Review: A Recipe for Mediocrity

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Meater Wireless Meat Thermometer Review: A Recipe for Mediocrity
Meater Wireless Meat Thermometer Review: A Recipe for Mediocrity
Monitoring your roasting and grilling with an app is neat, but the Meater has quirks and flaws that keep us from recommending it.
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Foxconn broke Chinese labour laws-rights group
Foxconn broke Chinese labour laws-rights group
A Foxconn plant making products for Amazon underpaid staff according to a report from China Labor Watch.
Londonderry's 21-year-old Minecraft mogul
Londonderry's 21-year-old Minecraft mogul
Blockception's content has been downloaded more than two million times since it was founded in 2015.
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Sunday, June 10, 2018

G2 Crowd VP Heather Reed: Go After the Prize

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G2 Crowd VP Heather Reed: Go After the Prize
"By using gender-neutral terms, we might change people's minds about what jobs they're qualified for and have a chance of getting. Getting rid of gender-biased terms helps level the playing field," said Heather Reed, VP of business development for G2 Crowd. "There are different phrases that we use and don't even think about it," she said, "like 'right-hand man,' or 'manning up,' or 'chatty Kathy.' We need to be cognizant of the subtle implications those terms have."
Rhino-Saving Tech Also Could Protect Kids and Borders
Cisco has reduced the poaching of endangered rhinos in Africa by a whopping 96 percent. This success comes at a time when kids appear to be increasingly at risk from rogue school shooters and The United States government seems deadlocked on gun control. Guns kill rhinos as well, but the focus of Cisco's tech is on catching the poachers who kill around 1,000 endangered rhinos a year, rather than on taking away their weapons of choice. Where implemented, the solution has all but eliminated the problem.
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Tomorrow's Cities: Dubai and China roll out urban robots
Tomorrow's Cities: Dubai and China roll out urban robots
Drones and robocops are starting to find a home in cities, but will they become ubiquitous?
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4 Weekend Tech Deals for Father’s Day Gifts
4 Weekend Tech Deals for Father’s Day Gifts
Get a head start on your Father’s Day shopping.
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Saturday, June 9, 2018

Sir Elton John urges social media boycott over hate speech

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Sir Elton John urges social media boycott over hate speech
Sir Elton John urges social media boycott over hate speech
Sir Elton John says social media giants should be boycotted if they do not tackle homophobic hate speech.
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At Festival of the Impossible, Artists Augment Reality to Tell Fresh Stories
At Festival of the Impossible, Artists Augment Reality to Tell Fresh Stories
Getting trippy with storytelling at Festival of the Impossible, an AR and VR showcase currently showing in San Francisco.
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Friday, June 8, 2018

Copyright law could put end to net memes

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Copyright law could put end to net memes
Copyright law could put end to net memes
Digital rights group warns that proposed changes to copyright laws in Europe could signal "end of internet".
Fortnite player first to reach elusive game island
Fortnite player first to reach elusive game island
A YouTuber has shown how a glitch in Fortnite let him return to the game's 'spawn island'.
The 360 degree phone camera 'revolution'
The 360 degree phone camera 'revolution'
BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
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New Chips From AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm Make PCs Exciting Again
All-day battery. Universal connectivity. A 32-core monster CPU. PCs are about to transform, and it's about time.
Amazon Fire TV Cube: Details, Price, Release Date
Amazon Fire TV Cube: Details, Price, Release Date
Alexa knows: it's hip to be square.
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Thursday, June 7, 2018

Dark Screen Mode Among New macOS Mojave Highlights

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Dark Screen Mode Among New macOS Mojave Highlights
Apple on Monday gave the world a peek at macOS Mojave, the next version of its operating system for Macintosh laptop and desktop computers. The preview took place at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Mojave has a mix of new features that add to its good looks and utility as a productivity tool. Among its highlights is a new Dark Mode -- a darkened color scheme designed to make content pop on the desktop while controls blend into the background.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

WWDC 2018: Tech Addiction and the Paradox of Apple's 'Screen Time' Tools

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WWDC 2018: Tech Addiction and the Paradox of Apple's 'Screen Time' Tools
WWDC 2018: Tech Addiction and the Paradox of Apple's 'Screen Time' Tools
Apple, like much of Silicon Valley, wants to cure the disease it caused. But it could go further.
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Apple Unveils New Siri Customization Tools at WWDC
The next version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 12, will include a new feature that allows you to customize the way Siri works with applications on phones and tablets. The announcement was one of the highlights at the kickoff of Apple's WWDC on Monday. Called "Siri Shortcuts," the feature lets a user define a phrase that will trigger a set of actions by the apps on a device. For example, you could say, "Game Time" to get a team schedule from TeamSnap, or "Groceries" to fulfill a standing grocery order from a grocery app.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Dangerous waters

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Dangerous waters
Dangerous waters
In a warming world, extreme weather and natural disasters are on the rise. Can tech help us prepare?
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Avoiding Career Death by Twitter
The most popular show on ABC was canceled last week because the star of the show, Roseanne Barr -- known for saying and writing stuff that would get most of us fired -- did exactly what she was known for doing and got fired. ABC now looks like it is run by idiots because, really, who didn't see this coming? The network now has to explain to its licensees why they no longer will be able to get the ad revenue that otherwise would have been coming to them. This outcome is one that could have been prevented relatively easily.
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WWDC 2018: The Best Part About Apple's Keynote Is What Wasn't There
WWDC 2018: The Best Part About Apple's Keynote Is What Wasn't There
Taking a pause to work on stability is exactly the right move for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave.
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Monday, June 4, 2018

WWDC 2018 Liveblog: News and Updates From Apple's Keynote

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WWDC 2018 Liveblog: News and Updates From Apple's Keynote
WWDC 2018 Liveblog: News and Updates From Apple's Keynote
Join us for live coverage of Apple's WWDC 2018 keynote at 9 am PDT on Monday, June 4.
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Sunday, June 3, 2018

Tomorrow's Cities: How Barcelona shushed noise-makers with sensors

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Tomorrow's Cities: How Barcelona shushed noise-makers with sensors
Tomorrow's Cities: How Barcelona shushed noise-makers with sensors
How citizens are taking control of their own cities with low-cost sensors.
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Apple's iOS Restrictions Aren't Helping Tech Addiction
Apple's iOS Restrictions Aren't Helping Tech Addiction
Building "digital wellness" apps for iOS is a lot harder than it is on Android.
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Saturday, June 2, 2018

Teens Falling Away From Facebook

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Teens Falling Away From Facebook
Ninety-five percent of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45 percent of teens are almost constantly online -- but younger Internet users do not connect on Facebook as much as their older peers do, suggests a new Pew Research Center study. Although Facebook dominated social media across all age groups over the past decade, it has taken a backseat to YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat among today's teens. Facebook is still used by more than half of all teens aged 13 to 17, the survey results indicate.
Highly Sensitive Encrypted Email at Risk of Exposure
A newfound flaw in email clients that use PGP and S/MIME to encrypt messages can be exploited to expose the plain text of the missives, according to a new paper. By injecting malicious snippets of text into encrypted messages, attackers can use the flaw to make the email client exfiltrate decrypted copies of the emails, explained the authors, a team of researchers from three European universities. Malicious action is triggered as soon as a recipient opens a single crafted email from an attacker, they wrote.
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Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project
Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project
Employees have quit over Project Maven, aimed at improving the precision of US drone strikes.
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Gadget Lab Podcast: Trying to Get Pregnant? There's a Gadget for That
Gadget Lab Podcast: Trying to Get Pregnant? There's a Gadget for That
This week, Arielle Pardes charts Silicon Valley's growing fascination with technology for enabling women to track their fertility.
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Friday, June 1, 2018

Google explains 'weird' 1975 text message bug

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Google explains 'weird' 1975 text message bug
Google explains 'weird' 1975 text message bug
Typing specific search terms into the Google app displayed a list of recent text messages.
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Thursday, May 31, 2018

The Moment: How your reaction changes this film’s plot

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The Moment: How your reaction changes this film’s plot
The Moment: How your reaction changes this film’s plot
A headset monitors the viewer's brain activity and alters the story accordingly.
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How to Preorder the Nintendo NES Classic Mini (And Make Sure You Get One)
How to Preorder the Nintendo NES Classic Mini (And Make Sure You Get One)
Nintendo's tiny console is coming back, and here's how to get one on lock early.
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HomePod Gets Multi-Room Audio Chops With iOS 11.4
Apple has released iOS 11.4, the latest version of its mobile operating system, with some beefed-up features for its HomePod wireless smart speaker. The update allows users to create a stereo pair with two HomePods. It also supports multiroom streaming through AirPlay 2 connections. Music can be played in every room with a HomePod. It can be the same music in every room, or music can be tailored for each room. AirPlay can be controlled through iOS apps or the iOS Control Center, or through Apple's digital assistant, Siri.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

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Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch
Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch
A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

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Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG
Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG
The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
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Monday, May 28, 2018

For the Best and Smartest Audio, Stick With Apple or Google

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For the Best and Smartest Audio, Stick With Apple or Google
For the Best and Smartest Audio, Stick With Apple or Google
Alexa’s fine, but if you want superior audio with your AI, try one of these chatty speakers.
Boost Your Nintendo Switch Experience With These Accessories
Boost Your Nintendo Switch Experience With These Accessories
A rich ecosystem of Switch add-ons makes Nintendo’s compact console even more fun.
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YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests
YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests
The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers.
Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots
Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots
The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts.
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Sunday, May 27, 2018

Battlefield V May Give Players a More Realistic View of WWII

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Battlefield V May Give Players a More Realistic View of WWII
The popular first-person shooter video game franchise Battlefield, which made its debut almost 16 years ago, will return to its World War II roots this summer. Battlefield V was unveiled this week in an online presentation hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, who sat down with the game's development team and discussed what gamers can expect when the title arrives this fall. One surprise is that with Battlefield V, publisher Electronic Arts will not use its "premium pass" release structure for downloadable content.
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Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans
Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans
Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete.
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Saturday, May 26, 2018

Gadget Lab Podcast: The Very Human Element of Self-Driving Cars

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Gadget Lab Podcast: The Very Human Element of Self-Driving Cars
Gadget Lab Podcast: The Very Human Element of Self-Driving Cars
WIRED’s Alex Davies and Aarian Marshall join this week’s Gadget Lab podcast to talk all things transportation–and yes, that includes Elon Musk.
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Friday, May 25, 2018

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

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Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws
Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws
Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law.
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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Uber to open Paris lab for flying taxis

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Uber to open Paris lab for flying taxis
Uber to open Paris lab for flying taxis
Ride-hailing firm wants to create a sky-based taxi service and is investing in France to make it happen.
GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?
GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?
Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you.
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35 Best Memorial Day Sales (2018): Laptops, TVs, Appliances
35 Best Memorial Day Sales (2018): Laptops, TVs, Appliances
Summer has begun, and so have a lot of 2018 Memorial Day sales on TVs, laptops, robovacs, appliances, and more.
Europe's New Data Protections Will Affect You Too. Here's How.
Europe's New Data Protections Will Affect You Too. Here's How.
Yes, they mainly affect those who live inside the EU. But non-Europeans should pay attention too.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Bell Labs' Gadget Communicates Human Emotions Through Touch

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Bell Labs' Gadget Communicates Human Emotions Through Touch
Bell Labs' Gadget Communicates Human Emotions Through Touch
Thanks to some innovations at Bell Labs, you’ll soon be able to express your heart through your sleeve.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Sony takes controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing

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Sony takes controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing
Sony takes controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing
The deal gives the Japanese firm more than two million songs by artists including Queen and Alicia Keys.
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Rhino-Saving Tech Also Could Protect Kids and Borders
Cisco has reduced the poaching of endangered rhinos in Africa by a whopping 96 percent. This success comes at a time when kids appear to be increasingly at risk from rogue school shooters and The United States government seems deadlocked on gun control. Guns kill rhinos as well, but the focus of Cisco's tech is on catching the poachers who kill around 1,000 endangered rhinos a year, rather than on taking away their weapons of choice. Where implemented, the solution has all but eliminated the problem.
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