[ad_1] According to the EU, AI should adhere to the basic ethical principles of respect for human autonomy, prevention of harm, fairness and accountability. The guidelines include seven requirements — listed below — and call particular attention to protecting vulnerable groups, like children and people with disabilities. They also state that citizens should have full […]
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Snapchat’s new Android app is better, but imperfect
[ad_1] So what can Android users expect from the Snapchat revamp? A Snap Inc. spokesman told Engadget on Monday that early tests of its new Android app revealed a 20 percent reduction in the amount of time it takes to open the app. Android users should also look out for faster loading times on Lens […]
New York’s first attempt at recognizing drivers’ faces has failed
[ad_1] The problem may be inherent to the early state of facial recognition at these speeds. Oak Ridge National Laboratory achieved more than 80 percent accuracy in a study that spotted faces through windshields, but that was at low speed. It might not be ready for someone barrelling down a bridge. Not that privacy advocates […]
Is it Amazon vs. AirPods or Assistant?
[ad_1] It’s unlikely they’ll make a dent against AirPods, but what about the Pixel Buds?Amazon’s earbuds are a shot at Google, not Apple Incorporating Alexa in a pair of inexpensive wireless earbuds could finally be the ticket Amazon needs to get its assistant on mobile in a more widespread manner. R.I.P. Inbox.Gmail continues to define […]
PlayStation Classic owners: Write your own review!
[ad_1] If you missed our PlayStation Classic review back in December, here is the impression it left with editor Devindra Hardawar: He found the controllers cheap and the emulation inconsistent, concluding that overall it “feels like a mistake.” Ouch. In the end we did not find PlayStation Classic to be a fun throwback or even […]
The Morning After: A ‘perfect’ ultraportable laptop?
[ad_1] ‘Bloomberg’ sources claim they’re coming later this year.Amazon is working on an Alexa-powered AirPods competitor Amazon is working on some AirPod-esque hardware that can tap into Alexa. Bloomberg reports the online retail giant is working on its first Alexa wearable. Sources say the Amazon version will be similar to AirPods in terms of both […]
Labo VR modes come to ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ and ‘Breath of the Wild’
[ad_1] Still on the fence about Nintendo’s latest push into VR? There’s one more thing to know about Nintendo Labo VR: it will work with hit Switch titles Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. According to Nintendo you won’t have to press it up to your face to replay […]
Save $80 on Samsung’s 2TB T5 portable SSD
[ad_1] Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones Street price: $78; deal price: $53 Down to $53 in the black and just a dollar more in the teal finish, these sweat & moisture-resistant Bluetooth headphones are close to the best price we’ve seen for them. If you’ve been waiting for a good deal to pick […]
Apple cuts HomePod price to $299
[ad_1] Third-party retailers have often offered discounts on HomePod, but it’s the first official price drop from the mothership. Apple typically doesn’t cut prices on products part-way through their life cycle. The HomePod arrived only 14 months ago. The move could entice more people to buy a HomePod, though it’s competing with many other recognizable […]
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active review: Basic doesn’t mean bad
[ad_1] Design and interface Those familiar with Samsung’s smartwatches will immediately notice the missing rotating bezel. I’m bummed that it’s gone, since it offered precision when navigating Tizen’s side-scrolling interface. But the good news is that thanks to its absence, the Galaxy Watch Active is 20 percent smaller and about 60 percent lighter than the […]