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MVMT Watches Black Rose Edition
The Gadget Flow - 27 May 2017 15:00
Introducing the all-new MVMT Watches Black Rose Edition. Featuring a stunningly stylish color combination, this series of watches is sure to make your style pop. The Black Rose Edition features five different styles. The...
How to use Snapchat in 2017
The Verge - 27 May 2017 20:00
From the beginning, Snapchat has never been a particularly intuitive app to use. And now, five years in, with the addition of more and more new features and several redesigns, using the ephemeral messaging app can still ...
Siri Bug Allows Cellular Data to be Disabled From Lock Screen Without a Passcode
Mac Rumors - 27 May 2017 01:25
A reddit user has discovered what appears to be a Siri-related bug that allows access to a locked iPhone's Cellular Data options without a passcode. As shown in the screenshot below, when Siri is asked to bring up Cellul...
Study hints that wearables are terrible at counting calories, just like their users
ReadWrite - 27 May 2017 08:30
A new study out of Stanford measured the accuracy of seven wristband activity monitors and found that while six out of seven wearables measured heart rate accurately, none of them were able to accurately measure calories...
Eye tracking in VR/AR: The promise and the perils
ReadWrite - 27 May 2017 08:09
What if everyone knew exactly what you are looking at? Chat with a stranger and she will know if you focus on her eyes, chest or belt. Talk with a neighbor and he’ll know when your gaze is wandering away. A couple of y...
Apple's 'Neural Engine' Dedicated AI Chip Reportedly In The Works: iOS Devices To Get Smarter
Tech Times - 27 May 2017 06:38
Apple is reportedly developing a chip called Neural Engine, one that's dedicated for artificial intelligence and similar computationally intensive tasks. The move could give the company a boost in the overall AI landscap...
Researchers force AI to teach itself how to beat 'Super Mario Bros'
BGR - 27 May 2017 02:01
Most of the times you hear about AI it's in context related to virtual assistants, or maybe even the virtual driver piloting a self-driving car, but training an artificial mind to fetch the weather report or do a lap aro...
Chinese company will train U.S. coal miners for a future in clean wind energy
Digital Trends - 27 May 2017 01:10
The coal mining industry in Wyoming has seen better times. This Chinese wind-turbine company hopes to retool a workforce of unemployed coal miners and provide the state with a much-needed source of job growth. The post C...
This Week's Awesome Stories From Around the Web (Through May 27)
Singularity Hub - 27 May 2017 17:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Google's AlphaGo Continues Dominance With Second Win in China Cade Metz | WIRED "The last game of the series is set for Saturday. But before then, on Friday, the machine will play two others: one ...
One of football's biggest names turns to 3D scanning tech for safer helmets
Mashable - 27 May 2017 16:19There Are 'Thousands' of Bugs Making Pacemakers Vulnerable to Hackers
Gizmodo - 27 May 2017 16:00
The more of our lives are wired, the more they become vulnerable to things like software glitches and hackers. That includes pieces of technology we put in our bodies--recently, it's become clear that vital medical devic...
In the future we may wave at our smartphones
USA Today - 27 May 2017 15:02JinGoo Birdcage Speaker Light
The Gadget Flow - 27 May 2017 15:00
Set the right mood every time with the JinGoo Birdcage Speaker Light. This delightful light source creates a stunning ambience in any space through its dual functionality. Featuring a cage and a minimalist bird design, t...
Meet the Nerds Coding Their Way Through the Afghanistan War
Wired - 27 May 2017 13:00
Inside the Defense Digital Service's mission to Afghanistan. Their mission? Make the tech tools used by the US military suck a little less. The post Meet the Nerds Coding Their Way Through the Afghanistan War appeared fi...
European Mars Lander Crashed Due to Data Glitch, ESA Concludes
SPACE.com - 27 May 2017 13:00BMW's latest motorcycle concept links futuristic style and tech
Engadget - 27 May 2017 04:36
No doubt, BMW has come up with some cool conceptual vehicles lately, with a color-changing Mini and a futuristic, self-driving Next 100 auto. Its Motorrad Vision Next 100 motorcycle, revealed last October, is maybe the c...
Now you can design Google Photo Books on iOS or Android
Engadget - 27 May 2017 03:48
Among the many things Google announced at I/O 2017 last week, one of them was the ability for people to create and order physical albums with Google Photos. The only problem with that, however, is you could only use it t...
Chipotle says malware hack stole customer payment info
USA Today - 27 May 2017 03:17
Consumers' account numbers, expiration data and verification codes were accessed by the malware
Arsenal taps AI to shoot pro-tier photos with your DSLR
Slash Gear - 27 May 2017 02:37
The number of people who own a DSLR versus the number of people who know how to effectively use them are at odds. Even if you’ve mastered shooting a particular type of scene, it can be difficult to get the best shot in...
MIT invented shape-shifting pasta that reduces packaging waste
Slash Gear - 27 May 2017 01:56
Imagine purchasing a package of pasta that is slim, flat, and contains minimal bits of cardboard or plastic. Now imagine removing that flat, uninspiring pasta and, a few minutes after boiling it, discovering that the noo...
US lost 33% of bee colonies last year, and that's not a bad thing
Slash Gear - 27 May 2017 01:00
The Bee Informed Partnership has released a new study conducted in collaboration with the Apiary Inspectors of America, and the results are largely favorable. According to the study, beekeepers lost a bit over one-third ...
Google has reportedly launched a new AI-focused venture capital program
TechCrunch - 27 May 2017 00:31
Google has launched a new venture capital program focused on artificial intelligence, Axios is reporting. Google declined to comment on the report, which states that the initiative will be led by longtime Google VP of en...