[ad_1] Last month, musicians like Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Nahko of Nahko and Medicine for the People, Speedy Ortiz and Thievery Corporation began speaking out against the use of facial recognition at concerts. In a campaign organized by Fight for the Future, artists, fans and activists criticized the use of the technology […]
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Amazon acquires another healthcare start-up for its Amazon Care program
[ad_1] At this stage, however, the service is intended only for Amazon’s own employees, and joins pilot program Amazon Care, which acts as a medical benefit for staff. If employees are unwell they can use the service to access virtual care through a video consultation, or obtain a home visit if necessary. PillPack, which provides […]
Samsung says its new flagship processor is 20 percent faster
[ad_1] The Exynos 990 follows the launch of the 980 in September — Samsung’s first processor and 5G modem in one– and last year’s Exynos 9820/9825. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate on phone screens, which means smoother gaming and scrolling. It can handle up to six cameras (although only three at once), and has […]
Tesla turns a profit as it spins up trial production in Shanghai
[ad_1] Today the company announced that it made $6.30 billion in quarterly revenue. That’s down 1 percent from last quarter and 8 percent from last year at this time. Tesla says it was able to turn a $143 million profit by lowering operating costs. During that time, the company produced 97,000 vehicles a two-percent increase […]
Microsoft’s cloud and LinkedIn grow steadily, while Surface falters
[ad_1] Overall, Microsoft reported revenues of $33.1 billion during the quarter, a 14 percent increase over last year, and net income growth of 21 percent. Xbox sales remained steady, after seeing a minor drop during the previous quarter, which is good news for the company as we wait for its next generation consoles. It’ll be […]
House passes controversial copyright bill that could be abused by trolls
[ad_1] Under the current system, copyright cases are expensive and must be heard in federal court. The time and cost involved often deters creators from pursuing legal action. The CASE Act is meant to remedy that by creating a Copyright Claims Board to resolve disputes. It was introduced last spring by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) […]
Google says it’s achieved quantum supremacy
[ad_1] Quantum supremacy is a big deal, because it encapsulates the ability of quantum computers to solve problems that current technology couldn’t even begin to attempt. Google’s paper explains how its 53-bit quantum computer — named Sycamore — took just 200 seconds to perform a calculation that would have taken the world’s fastest supercomputer 10,000 […]
Snap continues to add new users
[ad_1] Snap also managed to grow its revenue by 50 percent from the same quarter last year, making $446 million over the previous $296 million. Overall, though, the company is still not profitable, reporting a loss of $227 million in Q3 2019. That’s still an improvement from the $323 million it lost in the same […]
Facebook releases Zuckerberg’s upcoming testimony in defense of Libra
[ad_1] According to Zuckerberg, Facebook is “committed to taking the time to get this right.” But he also points out that China could reveal a similar system in the coming months. “If America doesn’t innovate, our financial leadership is not guaranteed,” Zuckerberg’s prepared statement reads. Supposedly, Facebook isn’t just motivated by self-interest. “Over the long […]
Major credit card companies launch a one-click checkout button
[ad_1] To start, the new button is available on the Cinemark, Movember and Rakuten websites, but you’ll find it on BassPro, JoAnn Fabric, Papa John’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, SHOP.com and Tickets.com by the end of the year. It should become more ubiquitous in 2020. The credit card companies hope to create a consistent, simple user […]