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Google AI wins 3 in a row against human Go champion in historic match
Mashable - 12 Mar 2016 11:24
The unthinkable has happened: Google's AlphaGo computer program has easily dispatched multiple world champion Lee Sedol in a Go exhibition match, winning 3:0 (out of possible five games). At a post-match news conferenc...
Obama Makes Case for Access to Mobile Device Data
NBC News - 12 Mar 2016 08:52
President Obama made a passionate case for mobile devices to be built in a way that would allow the government to gain access to personal data if needed to prevent a terrorist attack or enforce tax laws.
What Google's Self-Driving Car Team Learned From Hitting That Bus
Gizmodo - 12 Mar 2016 02:15
"We don't like our car bumping into things," said Chris Urmson, head of Google's self-driving project, addressing the February 14 incident where Google's car struck a bus. "This was a tough day for us."
X-Star Premium Drone with 4K Camera by Autel Robotics
The Gadget Flow - 12 Mar 2016 16:00
Fly longer and with more skill with the X-Star Drone with 4K Camera by Autel Robotics. Outdoing every other drone on the market, this quadcopter is sophisticated yet super user friendly. Ready to fly right out of the box...
Google's AI Takes Historic Match Against Go Champ With Third Straight Win
Wired - 12 Mar 2016 10:21
This is the first time an artificially intelligent system has topped one of the best at Go. Its victory shows how quickly AI will progress in years to come. The post Google's AI Takes Historic Match Against Go Champ With...
FDA Approves Clinical, Personal Use Of Indego Exoskeleton
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 08:48
Indego exoskeleton receives approval from FDA for clinical and personal use in the U.S. People who are paralyzed below the waist can stand up and walk using the Indego exoskeleton.
Playing Video Games May Have Positive Effects On Kids: Study
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 06:00
New research discovered that high usage of video games translated to higher odds of better intellectual functioning and overall competence in school among children. It also found that gaming may help improve kids' cognit...
Astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from NASA next month
TechCrunch - 12 Mar 2016 04:28
After his nearly year-long mission on the International Space Station (ISS) and 20 years of service with NASA, Astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from the agency, effective April 1st. “This year-in-space mission was a...
President Obama's Encryption Stance Clashes with Technology Reality
The Mac Observer - 12 Mar 2016 04:27
President Barack Obama was asked about the encryption fight, as personified by the legal fight between the FBI and Apple, and his response is an excellent example of what happens when political will clashes with technolo...
Intel agencies hack ISIS, score a goldmine of key information
BGR - 12 Mar 2016 02:55
Intelligence agencies fighting a fierce battle against ISIS have scored a massive victory by capturing a USB drive containing personal data for 22,000 ISIS fighters. The win is akin to hacking ISIS's "human resources" de...
Former CIA director calls out the FBI for wanting to fundamentally change the iPhone
BGR - 12 Mar 2016 02:30
The FBI's demand that Apple create a custom version of iOS that would allow them to hack into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorists has Americans firmly divided into two camps. According to a recent poll con...
Manus VR gloves let you use your hands as Vive controllers
Slash Gear - 12 Mar 2016 19:00
As virtual reality headsets are on the verge of becoming major platforms for gaming and more, we're going to see more accessories and tie-in products that aim to enhance the VR experience. The hand-held controllers that ...
Tesla Model S sedans to finally race each other in new EV series
Slash Gear - 12 Mar 2016 18:00
Tesla's high-tech, all-electric Model S is finally going to see some racing action beyond the quick starts drivers pull off at traffic lights. The company Electric GT Holdings has announced the creation of the Electric G...
Four-Way Ultrabook Battle: Dell XPS 13 vs. Microsoft Surface Book vs. Asus Zenbook UX305 vs. Lenovo Yoga 900
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 16:33
Dell, Asus, Lenovo and Microsoft all have Ultrabooks on offer. Here is a quick comparison of Dell XPS 13, Microsoft Surface Book, Asus Zenbook UX305 and Lenovo Yoga 900.
Trial Of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes To Fight Zika Gets Tentative FDA Approval
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 16:00
Federal health regulators have approved British firm Oxitec's application to perform a field trial of its genetically-engineered mosquitoes in Florida. The mosquitoes are designed to fight against the spread of Zika and ...
Daylight Saving Time 2016 Starts Sunday: How DST Affects Your Health
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 15:27
Many Americans have grown accustomed to resetting their clocks during daylight saving time, but some continue to struggle to let their internal clock adjust to the time change. Here are a few tips on how you can keep you...
Raising Vaping Age May Increase Teen Smoking
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 14:29
Age restriction on vaping may actually increase teen smoking rate. Adolescents in states that don't impose age restrictions on purchasing e-cigarettes have been found to be likelier to quit traditional smoking because el...
You Don't Have as Much Control in Videogames as You Think
Wired - 12 Mar 2016 14:00Dancing in Shackles: Today, Your AdBlock Is Taking a Stand Against Censorship
Wired - 12 Mar 2016 14:00
All day March 12 we at Amnesty International and AdBlocker are teaming up to replace ads with anti-censorship messages. The post Dancing in Shackles: Today, Your AdBlock Is Taking a Stand Against Censorship appeared firs...
You say you want a revolution? Digital wallets are about to bring one
Digital Trends - 12 Mar 2016 13:15
Big banks, tech giants, and startups are fighting to build the digital wallet of the future. They're writing apps, designing smart cards, and revamping everything in calculated efforts to win our hearts and earn our trus...
Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange Likely To Develop Bladder Cancer, Hypothyroidism
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 12:08
An updated Agent Orange report showed that exposure to the herbicide came with higher risks for bladder cancer or hypothyroidism. The new report will enable thousands of Vietnam War veterans to get the service-related tr...
Younger Sibling Linked To Lower Obesity Risk In Children
Tech Times - 12 Mar 2016 11:55
Becoming a big sister or big brother before reaching first grade can reduce the child's obesity risk, a new study found. Here's another reason to love your younger siblings.