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As Apple sunsets iTunes for Macs, Windows users blast 'terrible' app
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 21:49
iTunes for the Mac is fading away, but Windows users are seemingly stuck with the app, and Microsoft Store users are expressing their frustrations.
IBM researchers detail measurement technique that could advance semiconductors
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 17:00
Researchers detail a technique that could pave the way for semiconductor advances in a paper published in the journal Nature.
How to operationalize AI ethics
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 19:08
Panelists from LinkedIn, Center for Data Ethics, and Georgian Partners at TWIMLcon discussed how teams and organizations can operationalize responsible AI.
Former ArenaNet game developers raise $3.3 million for Tenacious Entertainment
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 18:00
Mobile gaming studio Tenacious Entertainment, created by former ArenaNet developers like Roy Cronacher, has raised $3.3 million.
Microsoft's AI generates high-quality talking heads from audio
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 23:25
Microsoft researchers detail in a paper a new machine learning technique for generating high-fidelity talking head videos.
World of Warcraft's next big update adds new races and long-requested changes
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 21:01
Blizzard has detailed the next big patch for World of Warcraft. The 8.3 update, titled Visions of N'Zoth, is hitting the public test realm today.
Facebook's AI uses schemas to teach robots to manipulate objects in less than 10 hours of training
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 20:21
In a new paper, Facebook researchers propose an AI technique that uses schemas to teach robots to manipulate objects in less than 10 hours of training.
Apple releases macOS Catalina with Catalyst and Sidecar, replaces iTunes
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 19:06
The new version of macOS has officially been released to the general public, kicking off a new era of Mac support for (some) iPad apps, and much more.
AMD unveils Radeon RX 5500 graphics for midrange gaming laptops and desktops
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 18:55
Advanced Micro Devices unveiled its Radeon RX 5500 series graphics chips and cards, targeting midrange gaming laptops and desktops with high-efficiency graphics performance.
StreamLabs/Newzoo: Fortnite still rules Twitch, but hours watched declined in Q3
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 17:00
Fortnite was still the most-watch game on livestreaming platform Twitch in the third quarter, but the hours watched on the platform declined. During the quarter, the most notable change here is the sharp increase in the ...
Google's SummAE AI generates abstract summaries of paragraphs
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 16:42
Google researchers propose a novel AI summarization model -- SummAE -- capable of generating abstract summaries of paragraphs.
Here's how you can quickly raise your credit score and land a small business loan
CNBC - 7 Oct 2019 16:26
Despite lenders' seeming willingness to grant loan requests, many small business owners are declined, especially those with less-than-stellar credit histories. Here are six expert tips that can make all the difference.
Celigo raises $20 million for tools that connect enterprise apps and services
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 16:00
San Francisco-based integration platform-as-a-service company Celigo announced that it has raised $20 million in venture capital.
Tier Mobility raises $60 million as electric scooter boom continues
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 15:50
Berlin-based Tier Mobility has raised $60 million to expand its electric scooter sharing service despite a backlash against the vehicles in some cities.
Apple leaks unreleased Sleep app for Watch
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 15:31
The first official evidence of an Apple-developed sleep tracking app for the Apple Watch has emerged in an App Store screenshot.
Intel reveals heavily discounted X-series and Xeon W processors
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 15:01
Intel unveiled its lineup of Intel Xeon W and X-series and enthusiast Core S-series processors, all of which are heavily discounted from previous models.
Amazon unveils Kindle Kids Edition and brings FreeTime to Fire TV devices
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 15:00
Amazon today brought its FreeTime service to select Fire TV devices. It also took the wraps off of the Kindle Kids Edition.
Amazon refreshes the Fire HD 10 tablet with USB-C
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 15:00
Amazon debuted a refreshed Fire HD 10 with improved hardware and a picture-in-picture mode, plus a Fire HD 10 Kids Edition.
Racism, sexism, and politics pose biggest risk for brand advertisers
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2019 15:00
Racism, sexism, and politics pose the highest risks to brands buying media today, according to a survey by brand services firm Channel Factory.
Deliver Exceptional Customer Service With These Essential Technology Products
Forbes - 7 Oct 2019 14:45
These six great technology finds will enable your business to provide great customer service.
Four Ways To Focus Entrepreneurs On The Common Good
Forbes - 7 Oct 2019 14:39
We need to encourage good behavior, not just punish bad behavior, on the part of entrepreneurs and their companies.
How To Unlock The Future Of Tech With An Easy And Powerful Tool
Forbes - 7 Oct 2019 14:39
Predicting the future of tech is easy. Knowing what will happen in the next six months is hard. Here's how to do it.