[ad_1] Citing recent events such as the death of seven immigrant children while in US custody and the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy, the petition argues Google should not work with CBP, nor the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We demand that Google publicly commit not to support […]
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Microsoft says humans will still transcribe Cortana and Skype audio
[ad_1] The company amended its privacy policy and other pages to make it clear human workers are listening to recorded conversations and commands to improve the services. “We realized, based on questions raised recently, that we could do a better job specifying that humans sometimes review this content,” a Microsoft spokesperson told Motherboard, which spotted […]
‘Doom Eternal’ multiplayer trailer highlights strategic gameplay
[ad_1] Launching on November 22nd alongside the single-player campaign mode, Doom Eternal‘s multiplayer mode is a strictly 2-versus-1 affair. One player will take on the role of the Slayer, the iconic, green-helmed hero of the series. The other two players can pick between five demons, each with their own pros and cons. The Pain Elemental, […]
Google’s ‘Assignments’ tool flags plagiarism and missing sources
[ad_1] The company says its originality reports will scan student work for matching text against web pages as well as “tens of millions” of books. “We’ve heard from instructors that they copy and paste passages into Google Search to check if student work is authentic, which can be repetitive, inefficient and biased. They also often […]
The gear you need for your dorm room
[ad_1] Whether you’re living in a dorm, an apartment or still at your parents’ house, you’ll probably want to deck out the place with smart light bulbs. Just think about how great it’s going to be when you can control the temperature or color of your lights with a smartphone, which is exactly what you […]
Who are you and why are you leaving old TVs on porches in Virginia?
[ad_1] Now that the televisions have been rounded up and “TV Santa Claus,” as the neighbors so cleverly dubbed the prankster, has been deemed harmless, we have a few questions — ten, actually. Let’s start broad. Why’d you do it? Do you work alone? Police believe there are at least two of you. Why the […]
What to do when the robocalls won’t stop
[ad_1] Introduction The FCC defines robocalls as “calls made with an autodialer or that contain a message made with a prerecorded or artificial voice.” By that definition, some robocalls are actually perfectly legal. Think of the automated call from the pharmacy telling you your prescription is ready, or charities asking you to take a survey. […]
Formula 1’s underdogs struggle with the technical challenges of the sport
[ad_1] Formula 1 is no longer about brute horsepower and the smell of gasoline. Since its ’80s and ’90s heydays, F1 has transformed into a greener, safer and more technologically advanced sport. Cars are now powered by hybrid gasoline/electric motors that are the most efficient and complex in the world. The power is still brutal, […]
FCC chairman Ajit Pai endorses T-Mobile / Sprint merger
[ad_1] Today, I circulated an order that would approve, subject to conditions, the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. The deal would advance fast #5G across the country, help close #digitaldivide, and put critical mid-band spectrum to use. My full statement: https://t.co/fBKvLnPgmm pic.twitter.com/21r3Us9cUG — Ajit Pai (@AjitPaiFCC) August 14, 2019 He added that, under the […]
You can chat with Shopify stores from virtually anywhere
[ad_1] It’s easier for the shopkeepers, too. A keyboard inside the Shopify Ping app for stores can help merchants find the discounts and products you need without disrupting the conversation. How well it’ll work will depend on the store you’re dealing with, of course, but this could still be a boon if you tend to […]