Microsoft, Nvidia work to speed up A.I. platform powering Cortana
Microsoft’s CNTK (Cognitive Toolkit) is one among many platforms that trains computers to learn, and it’s getting an upgrade. CNTK…
Apple said to be eyeing wearable AR glasses
Apple is working on wearable digital glasses that would connect wirelessly to the iPhone and show content in the wearer’s…
Google, Facebook will not place ads on sites distributing fake news
Google plans to update its AdSense program policies to prevent placement of its ads on sites distributing fake news. Facebook…
The Controversial Redesign of the Lowly Multivitamin (Yes, Controversial)
You know how restaurants these days tell you what farm your kale comes from? Katerina Schneider thinks supplements companies should…
The Web-Shaking Mirai Botnet Is Splintering—But Also Evolving
The malware’s operators are fighting over the infected devices it exploits, but also working to add more gadgets to its…
I Used Only My Mind to Fly a Plane Around Seattle
With no flight experience and 15 minutes of training, I use my thoughts and a brain-computer interface to swoop through…
How Pollsters Missed the ‘Bowling Alone’ Voters That Handed Trump the Presidency
Research by Civis Analytics reveals swing voters in economically challenged Rust Belt went to Trump. The post How Pollsters Missed…
Dishonored 2 Is One of the Most Fascinating Game Worlds Ever
Creative and complex, ‘Dishonored 2’ is a game of power and treachery that I can’t wait to keep exploring, even…
Stunning Time-Lapse Captures a Total Solar Eclipse in Norway
Never seen a total solar eclipse? György Soponyai has you covered. The post Stunning Time-Lapse Captures a Total Solar Eclipse…
Vivo V5: Hands on and first impressions
Earlier today, Vivo announced the launch of their mid-range flagship device in India. The Vivo V5 packs in an unprecedented…