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Salesforce's Einstein Vision & Language services will get named entity recognition
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 17:15
Salesforce says its various voice and vision services will get named entity recognition, which will enable them to pick out words and phrases, in June 2020.
The RetroBeat: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 shines on Switch thanks to Sega Ages
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 23:17
If you're like, you were probably in the mode to play some classic Sonic the Hedgehog games after checking out his recent movie.
Microsoft kills all third-party skills as it refocuses Cortana for the enterprise
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 22:49
Microsoft announced that it will kill off all third-party skills and integrations as it refocuses Cortana, its virtual assistant, for the enterprise.
FCC approves $9.7 billion payout to quickly clear C-band for 5G
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 22:00
Mid band spectrum is critical to deploying 5G cellular service, so the FCC is willing to pay low-priority prior users to vacate the valuable spectrum.
How Companies Should Answer The Call For Responsible AI
Forbes - 28 Feb 2020 21:38
Only 25% of companies say that they definitely prioritize considering the ethical implications of an AI solution before investing in it, according to research by PwC.
ProBeat: Clearview AI's short slippery slope
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 20:30
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI is back in the news and once again it's not positive. A look at the company's public statements explains why.
Amazon pulls out of GDC, show not canceled yet
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 20:16
Amazon announced today that it is also pulling out of the Game Developers Conference, which will take place in San Francisco from March 16 to March 20.
iPad trackpads foreshadow a new fight against Windows and Surface Pro
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 20:11
Apple is expected to release a combined trackpad and keyboard accessory for iPads, with far larger consequences than a simple accessory might imply.
5 Ways Farmland Investing Compares To Traditional Real Estate
Forbes - 28 Feb 2020 20:05
You may already be familiar with how to invest in traditional real estate - what to consider when comparing properties, how to think about risk, what options you have to invest more actively (or passively), etc. - but mo...
End Game Interactive raises $3 million to build expand on ZombsRoyale.io
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 19:00
End Game Interactive is raising money to continue pursuing easy-to-access mutliplayer games like ZombsRoyale.io and more.
Facebook's 3D Photos feature now simulates depth for any image
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 19:00
Facebook announced that it has expanded its 3D Photos feature to more devices, enabling it to add depth to any 2D photograph or piece of artwork.
What Types Of Small Businesses Receive The Most Funding?
Forbes - 28 Feb 2020 18:33
While almost any type of small business can qualify for a loan, some industries tend to obtain more funding than others.
Gridwise aggregates ride-sharing data to give cities mobility insights
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 18:03
Gridwise has been using big data to help ride-sharing drivers maximize earnings, and the Pittsburgh-based startup is now looking to sell data to cities.
Pope Francis joins IBM and Microsoft in call for AI regulation
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 17:34
Pope Francis, Microsoft, and IBM joined together today in a call for the regulation of artificial intelligence like facial recognition.
The five things every first-time business owner needs to know before getting starting
CNBC - 28 Feb 2020 16:01
When starting a business, it is critical to have five things to help get a headstart on success: a formal plan, the right partners, and a handle on spending, customers and marketing.
Traveling Hopefully - Is There Room For Disruption In A Mature Online Hotel Booking Market?
Forbes - 28 Feb 2020 12:14
Over the last twenty years or so, we've all got used to going online to book accommodation. We filter our search by location, price and dates, scroll down a list of available options and then reach for a credit card. Gen...
Amazon bans 1 million products over false coronavirus claims
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 11:13
Amazon has barred more than 1 million products from sale in recent weeks that had inaccurately claimed to cure or defend against the coronavirus.
Empowering Berber Communities In Morocco
Forbes - 28 Feb 2020 06:15
The global home decor market is competitive but flourishing, with a 4.9% annual growth and an estimated value of $792.6 billion by 2025.
ICE warrantless facial recognition searches trigger Maryland bill
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2020 02:54
Maryland lawmakers are considering a law to require ICE obtain a search warrant before gaining access to driver's license photo databases.