[ad_1] Specifically, the Facebook team set out to instill upon its AI system the theory of mind. “Theory of mind is this idea of understanding the beliefs and intentions of other agents or other players or humans,” Noam Brown, a researcher at Facebook AI, told Engadget. “It’s something that humans developed from a very early […]
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Facebook sues Hong Kong company over ad fraud
[ad_1] They reportedly used a technique called “celeb baiting” that uses images of celebrities in ads to entice people to click on them. Victims unknowingly installed malware on their systems by clicking on those ads, allowing the infiltrators to take over. Their accounts were then used to run ads that promote counterfeit products, diet pills […]
Facebook’s latest big Twitch steal is ‘Smash Bros.’ streamer ZeRo
[ad_1] Barrios previously retired from pro-gaming until he returned in October 2018 to play in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competitions. He even set a world record after a 56-event win streak from 2014 to 2015. The former Twitch streamer has revealed his move on Facebook (of course), announcing that his first livestream for the platform […]
Facebook is facing an EU investigation over data collection
[ad_1] The body told Reuters it started preliminary investigations into how both companies handle data. “These investigations concern the way data is gathered, processed, used and monetized including for advertising purposes,” the EU’s competition watchdog said. Regulators are hoping to determine whether Facebook places restrictions on data use by third-party companies in exchange for access […]
Oculus Go is on sale for $120 at Amazon for Cyber Monday
[ad_1] The same caveats apply. The Go is limited to tracking head movements, not body movements like the Oculus Quest, and the lone remote is relatively simple. You’ll want to pass if you dream of playing Beat Saber. We found the Go ideal for basic apps and videos, however. It’s easy to use, comfortable and […]
Facebook’s new data tool lets you transfer your media to Google Photos
[ad_1] A new feature allows users to transfer their Facebook photos and videos to another online service, beginning with Google Photos. It comes as part of the Data Transfer Project, an agreement between Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter to make it super easy to transfer information between services. Facebook has attempted to counter the impression […]
Facebook labels a post as false to obey Singapore misinformation law
[ad_1] In a statement to Reuters, Facebook didn’t outright object to the law but did worry about the potential to abuse this law. “We hope the Singapore government’s assurances that it will not impact free expression will lead to a measured and transparent approach to implementation,” a spokesman said. The law has drawn concerns over […]
Oculus Go drops to $150 on Amazon in Black Friday sale
[ad_1] The Go has its limitations. It can track your head movements, but it doesn’t have the body-tracking six degrees of freedom you’ll find in the Oculus Quest and many PC VR headsets. At this price, however, it’s an easy pick for simpler VR games, apps and 360-degree video. For that matter, it’s helpful if […]
Security fails we’re kinda thankful for
[ad_1] What the fail With the Pixel 4 face unlock debacle, you really can say that Google’s Android security team did not check itself before it wrecked itself. What we’re thankful for here is the BBC journalist, who probably does not have narcolepsy, but instead pretended to be asleep with his review copy of a […]
Facebook’s Portal devices are each $50 off for Black Friday
[ad_1] Portal Amazon plans to discount both the black and white models by $50, making them $130 as opposed to their usual $180. Engadget’s Nicole Lee gave the redesigned Portal a 79 when she reviewed it in October. She liked the device’s tight integration with both Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as its rich video […]