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Fraunhofer's VVC promises to reduce video file sizes by 50% to improve mobile network efficiency
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 21:26
Ultra high-resolution 4K, 8K, and 360-degree videos will see major file size reductions thanks to this sequel to popular H.264 and H.265 video formats.
How May Mobility's autonomous shuttle ambitions backfired
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 15:30
May Mobility, an apparent success story in the self-driving industry, suffered from overambition and technological limitations that cratered its business.
AI Weekly: Workplace surveillance tech promises safety, but not worker rights
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 23:36
As bigger tech companies roll out "getting back to work" solutions, we can't forget about the rights and privacy of the workers being surveilled.
U.S. Supreme Court bolsters law banning robocalls
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 22:16
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld and strengthened a law banning the broadly unpopular but ubiquitous telemarketing practice known as robocalls.
Researchers identify dozens of words that accidentally trigger Amazon Echo speakers
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 21:06
Researchers developed a device called LeakyPick that monitors network traffic to determine when smart devices might be recording audio.
Wealth management firms among those that have taken PPP loans during coronavirus pandemic
CNBC - 6 Jul 2020 20:04
For many businesses, the government's PPP loans offered terms that were too good to pass up. That includes many wealth management firms across the country, according to government data. But whether those firms should hav...
Freelancer? Independent contractor? You're eligible for this $1,000 grant from the government
CNBC - 6 Jul 2020 20:03
An overlooked provision in the CARES Act offers gig workers and freelancers a $1,000 grant. Here's how to apply.
Top private jet companies got $200 million from the government under CARES Act
CNBC - 6 Jul 2020 19:57
The companies say the grants helped them retain employees and support countless other jobs and contractors that depend on private aviation.
Trump administration releases list of companies that received most money from small business bailout loans
CNBC - 6 Jul 2020 19:52
The Paycheck Protection Program was set up as part of the CARES Act relief law to help companies retain employees during coronavirus lockdowns.
Niantic taps 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' director Rian Johnson for Pokémon Go Fest video
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 18:05
Niantic has tapped Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out director Rian Johnson to create a commercial for the Pokémon Go Fest.
Researchers use AI to highlight Zoom's privacy risks
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 17:38
In a study, researchers demonstrated that AI could be used to cross-reference the names and images of Zoom meeting participants.
Companies returned $30 billion in small-business loans from Paycheck Protection Program
CNBC - 6 Jul 2020 17:16
Companies have returned or canceled more than $30 billion in loans approved through the PPP.
5G's Release 16 is complete, but COVID-19 may push Release 17 to 2022
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2020 16:58
Global cellular standards group 3GPP has finished the latest 5G standard, but an update to enable 5G smartwatches is likely facing a significant delay.