[ad_1] This AI-guided shopping is available in eBay’s Android and iOS apps right now, though it’s currently only available in the US, UK, Australia and Germany. Don’t be surprised if other online merchants implement similar computer vision tech, though — it’s a fairly obvious solution to common problems for internet shopping, such as tracking down […]
Category: Internet
Microsoft mercifully puts an end to April Fools’ Day gags
[ad_1] There’s certainly evidence to back up those claims. Google had to apologize after its Mic Drop gag created very real havoc in Gmail, for example. And strictly speaking, it’s difficult for these stunts to elicit much more than a chuckle. Companies can’t afford to create genuine confusion for customers, so they frequently play it […]
Isle of Pigs’ washes ashore on PlayStation VR
[ad_1] If you’re an Angry Birds diehard, you’ll be happy to hear that Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is available on PlayStation VR for $14.99. And Rovio and Resolution Games have added 13 new levels of play. Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs launched on Vive and Oculus Rift in February, and it looks […]
‘Anthem’ patch taps into NVIDIA’s AI-powered antialiasing
[ad_1] Also new in the patch is NVIDIA Highlights, which automatically captures screenshots and game clips when players achieve certain milestones, such as defeating a large creature or discovering the Tombs of the Legionairres. A new set of sliders allow you to adjust your camera’s field of view while you’re on the ground, in flight, […]
Google streamlines two-step verification with security keys
[ad_1] Google just made it easier to lock down your account if you’re a G Suite user. The internet giant is trotting out a series of updates for two-step verification, starting with the interface itself. You’ll see new instructions text and images to walk you through the process of setting up a security key, and […]
FTC will examine privacy policies at major internet providers
[ad_1] Officials are interested in the kind of personal info ISPs collect, as well as how they do it and why. The regulators also want to know who has access to the data, whether it’s anonymized and the level of transparency. The FTC would also like to know if customers have control over their data, […]
Google forms an external council to foster ‘responsible’ AI
[ad_1] The current advisors include academics focused both on technical aspects of AI (such as computational mathematics and drones) as well as experts in ethics, privacy, and political policy. There’s also an international focus, with people ranging from as far afield as Hong Kong and South Africa. ATEAC will hold its first meeting in April, […]
Google wants to bring local news back to underserved cities
[ad_1] Google did not announce what communities will receive coverage as part of the Compass Experiment, and McClatchy’s landing page for the project is pretty barren at this point. What is known about the project is that it will set up digital-only news operations that will operate on multiple platforms. Google will support the effort […]
Apple TV+ needs more than just A-list talent
[ad_1] The second half of the presentation didn’t seem designed to appeal to ordinary users at all and had the feel of an industry event. But, beyond that, Apple’s pitch to entice customers to spend cash on its streaming TV service was vague. If the selling point was that Apple has the money to buy […]
Facebook pulls 2,632 bogus accounts and pages in latest crackdown
[ad_1] Most of them, 1,907, were Russia-linked accounts either posting spam or (to a lesser degree) touching on Ukranian politics, including Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The 512 Iranian accounts, groups and pages frequently rehashed Iranian state media and stoked tensions in the Middle East. The remaining 212 accounts and pages from Macedonia and Kosovo falsely […]