[ad_1] British data science company DataSparQ has developed a bit of kit that uses facial recognition technology to put customers in an “intelligently virtual” queue, letting bar staff know who really was next, and who’s just being rude. The technology has been on trial at 5cc Harrild & Sons bar in London, where bartender Luka […]
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YouTube will stream Lollapalooza live starting August 1st
[ad_1] The festival will also include some YouTube-exclusive canned segments, including backstage moments that will sometimes pop up inside the live streams. In that light, Lollapalooza is as much a opportunity for YouTube to flex its creative muscles as it is about raking in views. Don’t be surprised if you see the company leaving more […]
Google delivers a new look for Android Auto
[ad_1] The idea is to make it safer to launch and use apps in the car.Google’s refreshed look for Android Auto is rolling out now Now whenever you are in Android Auto and following a route, the information is shown along the lower portion of a car’s display — no more launching Spotify and wondering […]
Apple Card rolls out in the US this August
[ad_1] Goldman Sachs, the company powering the card, has previously talked about expanding to other countries following the US debut. The hooks, apart from the tight iPhone integration, are the lack of late fees combined with a cashback program that offers extra rewards for Apple purchases and daily cash deposits you can use far more […]
Startup turns lobbying into crowdfunding campaigns
[ad_1] The initial rollout is limited to three campaigns in the company’s home of Virginia, such as decriminalizing marijuana and equal funding for students. Other states are coming by 2020 at the latest, the company told TechCrunch. There is a 25 percent processing fee, although CrowdLobby said this delivered full service that included ongoing communications […]
Hulu’s live TV service is coming to Android TV
[ad_1] You’ll only need to have the latest version of the Hulu app to see the changes. This is arguably overdue. Hulu’s live TV has been available on other platforms for a long time, including most other media players, some smart TVs, desktops and consoles. Android TV isn’t the largest platform, but it has a […]
Twitch’s karaoke competition returns with a record deal prize
[ad_1] Six finalists will get an all-expenses paid trip to TwitchCon San Diego in September, where they’ll compete for the top prize of $20,000 and for the first time, a singles deal with Columbia Records. Granted, it’s not the eye-watering prize money we’ve seen elsewhere in competitive gaming, but the record deal means the competition […]
Farewell DirecTV Now, hello AT&T TV Now
[ad_1] The AT&T TV app will be available sometime in the “coming weeks,” and existing customers will see the change take effect automatically through software updates. More details will be coming when the rollout starts in earnest, AT&T said. This does save you the trouble of downloading yet another app, and it’s more consistent with […]
Facebook fact-checker says more work is needed to curb fake news
[ad_1] The organization published 96 fact checks during this period. Of these, 59 were found to be false, 19 were a mix of truth and lies, seven were found to be opinion and six were judged as satire. Just five of the posts — flagged by users concerned about their veracity — were marked as […]
Waze makes it easier for Carpool drivers to invite multiple riders
[ad_1] The company stressed that prices for each rider are adjusted to compensate for the extra gas and “wear & tear” on your car. You don’t have to worry that it’ll cost more in the end. This should help Waze’s bottom line, of course, but it’ll also ensure that you’re making the most of your […]