Technology News
What Does Artificial Intelligence See In A Quarter Billion Global News Photographs?
Forbes - 26 Feb 2017 02:59
What deep learning algorithms can tell us about the visual narratives of the world's news imagery, from depictions of violence to the importance of people to visual context - a look inside what we see about the world aro...
Unable To Install Windows 10 Build 15042? Here's How Even If Your PC Is Unresponsive
Tech Times - 26 Feb 2017 18:10
Microsoft pushed out the Windows 10 preview build 15042 on Feb. 25. However, many users reported that the update could not be installed, prompting the company to share a workaround.
Aluratek Wi-Fi Media Player
The Gadget Flow - 26 Feb 2017 16:00
Experience total convenience with the Aluratek Wi-Fi Media Player. Complete with a 7-inch touchscreen display, this device gives you access to internet radio, music and videos as well as social media. The intuitive touch...
Samsung's next Gear VR includes a controller, faces off with Daydream
Slash Gear - 26 Feb 2017 23:09
Shortly before MWC 2017 began, we heard a rumor that claimed the next Gear VR from Samsung would ship with a controller. While the initial expectation may have been to see Samsung announce this new iteration of the Gear ...
Nokia 6 preview: A solid start for the new Android Nokia
Pocket-lint - 26 Feb 2017 18:30
The Nokia 6 launched in China, breaking records for pre-orders and instantly putting HMD Global on the back foot. With demand outstripping supply, you could say the Nokia 6 got off to a solid start as a JD.com exclusive....
Huawei's shiny P10 flagships come in (almost) all the colors of the rainbow
TechCrunch - 26 Feb 2017 16:22
If you’re bored of the same old monotone/metallic smartphone color choices, Chinese mobile maker Huawei has been thinking a little differently for its just announced P10 and P10 Plus flagship handsets — and is offeri...
NASA to Turn Over Apollo 11 Moon Rock Bag to Auction Winner, Per Court Order
SPACE.com - 26 Feb 2017 16:13
NASA, following a court order, will hand over a lunar sample bag to an Illinois woman who purchased the artifact at auction. The court's finding brings to an end an almost two-year dispute.
This 'Gigabit' phone is 5G hype's jump-the-shark moment - CNET
CNET - 26 Feb 2017 16:11
ZTE makes a serious claim for its newest "phone." But don't hold your breath on actually getting to use one.
NASA's Historic Kennedy Space Center Is Reborn As a Commercial Spaceport
Motherboard - 26 Feb 2017 16:00
What it's like to cover a SpaceX launch in the age of commercial space travel.
Dolby Vision is now available as a software update to upgrade compatible kit
Pocket-lint - 26 Feb 2017 15:06
Dolby Vision is Dolby's very own end to end HDR solution for movies and TV. We've been able to see it in action on numerous occasions and have always been blown away by the image quality it serves up. What is Dolby Visio...
While You Were Offline: The Media Crucified Yolo Minneapolis. Very Unfair! Sad!
Wired - 26 Feb 2017 14:00
The former Brietbart editor has had a rough few days. The internet has had some slightly better ones. The post While You Were Offline: The Media Crucified Yolo Minneapolis. Very Unfair! Sad! appeared first on WIRED.
Google Assistant, its AI-based personal helper, rolls out to Nougat and Marshmallow handsets
TechCrunch - 26 Feb 2017 14:00
Google continues its march to expand its place in the mobile ecosystem, anchored by the fact that its Android OS is by far the most ubiquitous smartphone platform in the world. Today, the company announced that it would ...
Photographer Markus Hofstätter on Getting Into Wet Plate Photography
The Phoblographer - 26 Feb 2017 07:04
Markus Hofstätter has been shooting professionally since 2009; his work has graced the covers of magazines where he covered the billiards/pool, newspapers, websites, and a book. His work has allowed him to travel the wo...
Limited edition motorcycles halfway between imagination and reality
Digital Trends - 26 Feb 2017 03:00
Bandit9's limited edition motorcycles are relatively affordable vehicle art pieces that stick to primary design elements. The custom bike shop's smaller two-wheelers can be ridden, but you might just want to display them...
Dolby Vision software promises HDR on more of your devices
Engadget - 26 Feb 2017 02:32
Wonder why you can only get Dolby Vision's high dynamic range video on a limited number of devices? It's because you've needed specialized hardware -- if a device wasn't designed with Vision in mind, you're out of luck. ...
A technical glitch left some Facebook users locked out of their accounts
Digital Trends - 26 Feb 2017 02:29
Concerned certainly describes the mindset of a number of Facebook users who, out of the blue and for no apparent reason, found themselves logged out of their accounts on February 24. The post A technical glitch left some...
The NBA is betting big on virtual reality, and fans should be thrilled
Digital Trends - 26 Feb 2017 01:12
Getting court side seats may have always seemed like something of a pipe dream, but now, technology is turning that dream into a reality. Virtual reality, that is. The NBA is betting big on VR technology. The post The NB...
iPhone muggers turn to phishing to access the device
Engadget - 26 Feb 2017 01:01
If your phone was stolen or got lost somewhere, keep an eye out for any suspicious texts or emails: thieves and muggers could have a high-tech trick up their sleeves. A Brazilian woman who got robbed began receiving phis...
Shopping for phones is still a mess of hidden details
Android Central - 26 Feb 2017 00:56
They get you with the fine print, then make the fine print hard to find. I spent the better part of last week digging through websites, calling representatives and generally pulling my hair out trying to sort out all the...
'They want to be literally machines' : Writer Mark O'Connell on the rise of transhumanists
The Verge - 26 Feb 2017 00:00
The strangest place writer Mark O'Connell has ever been to is the Alcor Life Extension Foundation -- where dead bodies are preserved in tanks filled with nitrogen, in case they can be revived with future technology. "The...
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus: 5 things that could make them even better
Android Authority - 26 Feb 2017 23:59
The new Huawei P10 and P10 Plus look like they will be solid phones, but there are a few things they could have that would have made them better.
How to Show GPS Coordinates on iPhone
OS X Daily - 26 Feb 2017 23:50
All iPhone models have a built-in GPS device which aids in navigation and allows for pin-point precision for location detection. While most users who interact with location and navigation features on their iPhone will be...