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Microsoft's Azure PlayFab and Xbox offer better matchmaking for game devs
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 19:00
Microsoft’s Azure PlayFab and Xbox divisions have joined together to offer game developers matchmaking and multiplayer parties at no cost when used by an Xbox network authenticated player. The offer extends to all plat...
An Apple-Valve AR headset deal makes sense given iOS 13's StarBoard
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 23:52
Two years after rumors of an Apple AR headset began to circulate, Valve is claimed to be involved with the hardware, which may or may not make sense.
How Microsoft, Amazon, & Airbnb avoid product experimentation pitfalls (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 23:16
Learn how to make the most of your A/B testing, choose the right metrics, avoid the biggest testing pitfalls and more when you join this VB Live event!
Microsoft is banking Cortana's success on the idea of a multi-assistant world
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 21:54
Microsoft wants Cortana to be an AI assistant for the workplace and really wants people to believe in the idea of a multi-assistant world.
Researchers propose descriptors to prevent AI system component mismatches
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 21:45
In a paper, researchers at Carnegie Mellon propose a system of descriptors to prevent AI and machine learning systems component mismatches.
FCC approves T-Mobile-Sprint merger after rapid 5G coverage pledges
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 21:41
U.S. regulators have now officially signed off on merging the number three and four mobile carriers, thanks to pledges to rapidly offer 5G service to users.
Supercell shuts down Rush Wars after players shrug
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 21:35
Supercell is closing down Rush Wars. The developer posted a blog today that explains the decision -- fans just weren't into the game.
Facebook comparing Libra to the open internet rings hollow
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 21:14
Facebook is disingenous when it talks up the open-standards of email to benefit its arguments on Libra. Its entire business is built on proprietary.
Apple releases iOS 13.3, iPadOS 13.3, tvOS 13.3, and watchOS 6.1.1 betas
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 20:25
New betas of Apple's operating systems are out and likely to introduce enhanced parental controls, among other improvements touted at WWDC 2019.
This Couple Retired At 32 (With 5 Kids) To Discover Their Dream Job
Forbes - 5 Nov 2019 18:19
This Montana couple - with five kids in tow - paid cash for their house and managed to retire at the ripe old age of 32. They think you can too.
At Adobe Max, augmented reality is fighting its way out of the corner
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 18:05
Adobe's annual conference for creatives in Los Angeles showed augmented reality taking steps towards becoming something people will actually care about.
A Parent-Driven Movement For Equity In Education
Forbes - 5 Nov 2019 17:58
Meet Kindred founder Laura Wilson Phelan who's supporting school communities by focusing on parents and families.
Researchers develop AI that distinguishes between satire and fake news
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 17:55
Researchers publish a paper outlining a machine learning approach to the problem of distinguishing between fake news and satire.
The Surprising Creative Benefits Of Journal Writing
Forbes - 5 Nov 2019 17:30
Journaling is a useful practice for writers, artists, musicians and anyone engaged in creative work. It encourages capturing ideas and self-reflection, both key skills for creatives. It's also a useful skill for entrepre...
Facebook details wav2vec, an AI algorithm that uses raw audio to improve speech recognition
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 17:15
Facebook detailed wav2vec, a novel AI system that leverages raw audio to substantially improve speech recognition accuracy.
Mobileye partners with NIO to develop driverless cars
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 17:00
Mobileye announced during an investor summit that it's partnering with Chinese automaker NIO to develop self-driving vehicles.
The Meeting Owl Pro is twice as loud as the original and shoots 1080p video
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 17:00
Owl Labs unveiled the Meeting Owl Pro, which shoots video in 1080p and captures meeting audio with an eight-microphone array.
New Lawsuit Wants To Legalize Wedding Hair And Makeup In Minnesota
Forbes - 5 Nov 2019 16:40
In Minnesota, a makeup artist doesn't need a license to work on bridal photoshoots or a reality TV show about bridesmaids. But without a license, it's illegal to do a bride's hair and makeup before her real-life wedding.
Google announces OpenTitan, an open source silicon root of trust project
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 16:00
Google announced OpenTitan, a set of design and integration guidelines it describes as "the first open source silicon root of trust (RoT) project."
RedMarlin raises $10 million to fight counterfeiting with AI
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 16:00
RedMarlin, a startup leveraging AI and machine learning to detect and remediate counterfeiting, has raised $10 million in venture capital.
Untether AI raises $20 million to develop machine learning inferencing hardware
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 16:00
Toronto-based Untether AI has raised a $20 million series A round to develop highly custom machine learning inferencing hardware.
HomeLight raises $109 million for AI that matches home buyers with real estate agents
Venture Beat - 5 Nov 2019 16:00
HomeLight, which uses AI and machine learning to match home buyers with top-performing real estate agents, has raised $109 million in venture capital.