[ad_1] Pelosi went further in accusing Facebook of not being as innocent as it claimed in 2016. “We have said all along, poor Facebook, they were unwittingly exploited by the Russians. I think wittingly, because right now they are putting up something that they know is false,” she said. “I can take it … but […]
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Amazon’s Textract AI can read millions of pages in a few hours
[ad_1] Since basic OCRs typically spit out jumbled information when taking text from tables and forms, companies have to resort to manual data entry that could be both costly and time consuming. Textract can process millions of pages in just a few hours, which can lower document processing costs. Plus, customers can use it even […]
Google Maps speed limits and radar locations arrive in 40 countries
[ad_1] The features are available in Australia, Brazil, US, Canada, UK, India, Mexico, Russia, Japan, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe, Google […]
T-Mobile’s merger could require creating a competitor
[ad_1] While FCC commissioner Ajit Pai is ready to recommend approval of a merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, the Department of Justice has been reportedly unconvinced. Now Bloomberg reports that one thing the two could do to convince unnamed “top” officials is to “lay the groundwork” for a new national wireless carrier. In previous years […]
Skai could be the first fuel cell-powered flying taxi
[ad_1] The design might also catch people’s eyes. The six-motor design was created with the help of BMW’s Designworks and centers on a wrap-around canopy that gives passengers a clear view. And yes, safety is a concern. There are multiple redundant systems (including the fuel cells) and an airframe parachute. Initial versions will be piloted, […]
Alphabet’s balloons broadcast LTE two days after Peruvian quake
[ad_1] This isn’t the first time Loon has provided connectivity following a disaster. It delivered internet to 100,000 people in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria struck in 2017. But in that case, it took Loon four weeks to get the balloons online. The difference in Peru is that Loon was already negotiating a commercial contract […]
Waymo resumes testing self-driving trucks in Arizona
[ad_1] Self-driving trucks are only a small part of Waymo’s broader goals for its autonomous vehicles. The company said it is aiming to test a variety of applications for its self-driving technology, including ride-hailing, trucking logistics, public transportation, and licensing. Waymo earlier this month announced it was partnering with Lyft, offering riders in the Phoenix […]
Rokid’s Vision AR headset has a 3D stereo display
[ad_1] The Vision appears to be the final version of what was previously referred to as Project Aurora. Unlike the Glass, which only has a single display over one eye, the Vision has two, thus allowing for a 3D stereo display. It has six degrees of freedom, 45 degrees field of vision, and a binocular […]
Twitter is researching whether white supremacists should stay on its site
[ad_1] The company said there had been evidence of this open approach working elsewhere, and contended that transparency was important. “Hiding things doesn’t automatically make them disappear,” Gadde said. However, the company didn’t say that it was leaning one way or the other. Proponents of both sides have been vocal. Free speech advocates have long […]
EA announces E3 livestream schedule and ‘Anthem’ isn’t on it
[ad_1] EA Play will feature behind-the-scenes looks and developer talks, but the focus is expected to be on gameplay. Earlier this year, EA announced it would skip its usual press conference at E3. Instead, it would throw on a more fan-centric EA Play on the weekend before the main E3 event, where the emphasis would […]