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Huawei promises AR glasses in 1-2 years, but sets expectations low
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 22:57
The Chinese consumer electronics company is following Apple's slow path to augmented reality products, starting with phone apps before releasing a headset.
Tappy debuts finger-scanning watch bands for mobile payments
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 21:57
A Hong Kong company has created a biometric payment authentication system that fits inside watch bands and jewelry, turning old watches into credit cards.
HyperX Cloud Mix review -- A great headset for daily use
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 21:31
After years of focus on gaming audio, HyperX is expading with a headset that would work great in more everyday situations.
VentureBeat is looking to hire an account executive
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 19:48
VentureBeat is on the hunt for an Account Executive to help sell big, custom campaigns and integrated marketing solutions to leading business and tech brands.
L'Oréal releases wearable UV exposure tracker with NFC and no battery
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 19:14
The oddly-named My Skin Track UV features a waterproof Yves Behar design and can track both UVA and UVB rays using solar-powered technology.
Google My Business app revamped to make it easier to connect with customers
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 19:00
Google is updating its Google My Business app to make it easier for business owners to connect and share information with customers.
Google's Night Sight arrives for Pixel phones -- here's how it works
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 19:00
Night Sight, Google's impressive photo mode for its Pixel, Pixel 2, and Pixel 3 smartphones, has finally arrived. Here's all you need to know.
Xbox One update rolls out with keyboard-and-mouse support
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 18:40
Microsoft released a new update for Xbox One that adds keyboard and mouse controls for games that choose to support them.
How AI and machine learning are supercharging cybersecurity (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 17:50
Increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats regularly overwhelm traditional security solutions. AI is changing that by eliminating threats in real time.
Google Assistant can now set Nickelodeon character alarms and reply to broadcast messages
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 17:20
Google Assistant is now able to set alarms with animated characters, sync routines with your alarm clock, and respond to Broadcast messages.
The 5-Point 2018 iPad Pro review: Awesome hardware held back by software and pricing
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 17:03
REVIEW: Apple debuted the first iPad in 2010, and I’ve tested nearly every sequel released since then: the iteratively evolved second-, third-, and fourth-generation models, smaller iPad minis, thinner iPad Airs, and b...
Niantic's Harry Potter: Wizards Unite casts its spell in 2019
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:45
Niantic announced today that its mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is coming out in 2019.
ProtonVPN passes 1 million users and launches on iOS
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:35
ProtonMail has launched its VPN app, ProtonVPN, for iOS users. The launch comes nearly a year after ProtonVPN arrived on Android.
Microsoft previews PlayFab multiplayer game services
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:05
Microsoft previews PlayFab multiplayer game services. Microsoft acquired Seattle-based PlayFab back in January for its Azure platform.
Microsoft launches container support for Azure Cognitive Services
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
Microsoft introduced Docker container support for Azure Cognitive Services to launch AI models on devices, in the cloud, or local on-premise servers.
Hippo raises $70 million for data-driven home insurance
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
Data-centric insurtech provider Hippo has raised $70 million. It plans to reach more than 60 percent of the U.S. by the end of 2018.
Microsoft announces AI model builder, key driver analysis, and Azure Machine Learning integration for Power BI
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
New AI-driven features are heading to Microsoft's Power BI platform, including native integration with Microsoft Cognitive Services.
Microsoft's open source AirSim platform comes to Unity
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
AirSim on Unity enables developers to test autonomous drones, cars, and robots in digital environments with realistic physics.
Microsoft joins Open Edge Computing Initiative, donates Azure resources to Carnegie Mellon
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
Microsoft announced it'll join the Open Edge Computing Initiative, and that it's partnering with Carnegie Mellon to donate Azure edge hardware.
Microsoft launches template for making branded virtual assistants
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
Microsoft today introduced upgrades to some of its conversational Cognitive Services and a toolkit for making branded virtual assistants fast.
Microsoft acquires Botkit creator XOXCO
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
Microsoft picked up XOXCO -- creator of Botkit, an enterprise bot builder first supported by Slack -- in its fourth big AI startup acquisition this year.
Linux Foundation launches Acumos platform for quick AI deployment
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2018 16:00
LF Deep Learning Foundation from Linux Foundation today launches the Acumos AI framework for the quick building and sharing of AI models.