3 near-term bots that will force us to ask moral questions

GUEST: A lot of my waking (and dreaming) life is spent thinking, studying, and reading about machine learning, artificial intelligence, and bots. A common theme that comes up is the need to make the technology seem more human. Well, it’s going to happen, and probably sooner than … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Why iPhone production isn’t coming to the United States

It's not just the cost of labor -- building an iPhone in the US would be massively complex. China has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure, while Apple's entire supply chain for the product is tuned to Chinese manufacturing. Revamping those decisions would cost a great … | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

Opinion Journal: Silicon Valley’s IPO Drought

Business World Columnist Holman Jenkins Jr. on the significance of social media giant Snap’s upcoming public stock offering. Photo: EPA | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 7 years ago

Samsung soll zusammen mit dem Galaxy S8 neue drahtlose Kopfhörer präsentieren

Laut einem Bericht von Sammobile wird Samsung beim Release des kommenden Galaxy S8 auch gleich neue drahtlose In-Ear-Kopfhörer präsentieren. Man vergisst ja im AirPods-Trubel gerne, dass Samsung eine eigene Lösung dafür hatte, die... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Test piekarnika Dual Cook marki Samsung

Piekarnik. Gdybym miała odpowiedzieć na pytanie, które najczęściej pojawia się w mailach od osób, które proszą mnie o poradę w sprawie sprzętu AGD, to bez wahania wskażę właśnie to urządzenie. Mniej więcej raz w tygodniu odpowiadam na maila, w którym ktoś pyta mnie, „wybrać pieka … | Continue reading


@whiteplate.com | 7 years ago

Boston’s first self-driving car tests will start next week

Massachusetts transportation officials have approved self-driving startup nuTonomy’s application to test autonomous cars in Boston. Now that it has the go ahead, NuTonomy — which was originally spun out of MIT — will start testing on January 3rd. “We are ready to go, basically c … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

ADW Launcher 2 officially launches, premium version on sale for $1.99

After a long beta testing period, ADW Launcher 2 has officially launched and the premium version has a price cut to $1.99 for a limited time. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Kristaps Porzingis' blocks charity up to $43,000 for NY hoops program

NEW YORK (AP) -- Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis' campaign to raise money through his blocked shots has generated $43,000 thus far for a New York-area youth basketball organization. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

I Disagree With The Executor’s Accounting (2)

Why did I turn out to be an Accountant ? Excellent query. Why did I? I mean a lot of individuals think we Accountants are boring, always crunching numbers and speaking accounting jargons that no one else seem to realize. Just this morning, I was speaking to a client of mine (who … | Continue reading


@talefoundry.com | 7 years ago

2016: a year in photographs

It’s been emotional Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

What to Watch for on Wall Street

U.S. stocks and big banks were solid winners in 2016, but what should investors watch for in 2017? WSJ Ahead of the Tape columnist Steven Russolillo discusses on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 7 years ago

Festo zeigt fliegenden Pinguin und noch hübschere Qualle

Festo ist ja bekannt für seine Roboter, die der Tierwelt abgeguckt sind. Bionics nennt sich das etwas salopp und es gibt scheinbar zwei neue fliegende Meisterwerke, die ihren Flug eigentlich im Wasser gelernt haben. Ein Pinguin und eine Weiterentwicklung... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Five reasons you should buy a car right now

If there's one day where everyone wants to move out cars, it's New Year's Eve day. Automakers want sales bragging rights, dealers want to meet the next quota level, sales reps want bonuses. You're in the driver's seat. And you can always walk. The post Five reasons you should buy … | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

When to post on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Build a successful social calendar by knowing what days and times to post on social sites. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 7 years ago

Apple will reportedly cut iPhone production by 10 percent in Q1 2017

Apple will be decreasing the production of the iPhone by 10 percent in the first quarter of 2017, according to a new report. The move will affect the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, which were introduced in September, Nikkei said today, citing its own calculations based on data that it has … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Save up to 80% on a bunch of awesome apps on Google Play

There are quite a few apps on sale on Google Play right now, including Solid Explorer, Enpass Password Manager and Slide for Reddit Pro, among others. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

NaviGate Cardiac Structures Inc. (“NCSI”) Reports World’s First Transcatheter Tricuspid Valved Stent is Successfully Implanted

PRESS RELEASE: NaviGate Cardiac Structures Inc. ("NCSI") announced today that a novel valved stent that can capture the enlarged annulus in patients suffering from functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) was implanted in a patient presenting... | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Fam lets you do group videochats directly within iMessage

In my opinion, one of FaceTime’s major flaws is the lack of group video chat. Sure, apps like Skype, ooVoo and now Messenger let you do group video chats, but it’s just not as seamless as FaceTime. And while Houseparty has also recently entered the group video chat race, they are … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Twitter creates New Year's Eve stickers that look a lot like Snapchat filters

2016 was rough for many reasons. For Twitter, the year included a languishing of its stock price, many exits of top leaders, struggle to combat abuse and a failed attempt to be acquired. SEE ALSO: Twitter's Periscope launches 360 videoBut Twitter is ringing in the new year with a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The real political divide is education

The two main political parties in this country are about to face a challenge that will create a complete realignment as politicians are forced to choose between robots and people. The real question, as the parties realign themselves, is who will be for the robots and who will be … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Russia sanctioned and SpaceX looks back to the stars: It’s The Daily Crunch

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday our daily guided tour of the biggest tech stories from the past 24 hours will appear here on TechCrunch.com. To get The Daily Crunch in your inbox every day of the week, sign up here. Russia gets a parting gift from Obama, SpaceX wants to move b … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; $1,000 Before 2017?

So the end of the week is here, and it’s time to take a penultimate look at the bitcoin price market before we kick off the weekend. Price has been pretty volatile across the last few days, and with this volatility has come plenty of opportunity to get in and out of the markets a … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

DOJ lawyers argue Coinbase customers can’t challenge the IRS’s summons

[…]The post DOJ lawyers argue Coinbase customers can’t challenge the IRS’s summons appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 7 years ago

Erste Bilder und Spezifikationen der Panasonic GF9 geleakt

Die CES naht, die Leaks mehren sich. Panasonic soll am 6. Januar neue Lumix Kameras vorstellen, darunter wohl die GF9 und die GH5.Von der GF9 gibt es bereits erste Bilder und sie zeigen ein sehr klassisches Retrodesign. Mit 16 Megapixel Sensor soll... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Olympus E-M1 Mark II review: the camera that warps time

We all experience moments in our lives where we wish we could stop or slow down time. It could be as simple as when your phone slips out of your grasp, or as heart-stopping as when an accident is about to happen. It’s like you’re watching things happen in slow motion, and yet you … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Deal: The Complete Web Developer Course 2.0 for $19 ($200 on Udemy)

Beloved online course instructor Rob Percival is currently offering his popular web development course for 87% off! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

How Apple, Google, and Microsoft used each others’ app stores in 2016

For the last two years, we have examined how Apple, Google, and Microsoft develop apps for each others’ competing platforms. It’s time to take another look at their strategies, which of course align with their respective business models. Apple last year released its first three A … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

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PAYSAGE-ANTHROPOMORPHE-MATTHAUS-MERIAN | Continue reading


@nos.twnsnd.co | 7 years ago

Iran has banned Clash of Clans for promoting violence and tribal conflict

Earlier this week The Ministry of Justice in Iran blocked Clash of Clans because psychologists in the country believe the game promotes violence and what they are describing as ‘tribal conflict’. They also state that, among other findings, that the game negatively affects family … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

In 2016, the tech industry forgot about people

It’s been more than three years since I moved to Silicon Valley, and so far everything they say is true: it’s a place driven by optimism, hope, and high-priced electric vehicles. It’s a place where innovation thrives, and where failure is not only forgiven, but sometimes even lau … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Japan’s CyberConnect2 levels up to become a global Triple-A game studio

CyberConnect2 has been making games for two decades, growing from a tiny company in Fukuoka, Japan, to more than 200 developers today. It has worked on big titles such as the licensed Naruto games and the .hack// original series. And now the company has been entrusted with the de … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Android 7.1.1 für Galaxy S7 und S7 Edge kommt im Januar

Wer am Galaxy Beta Programm für das S7 oder S7 Edge teilgenommen hat, dürfte heute auch die Nachricht bekommen, dass die Beta nun ausgelaufen ist. D.h. Fehler und Vorschläge die jetzt noch auflaufen werden von Samsung nicht mehr für... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Buy an unlocked V20, get a free 200 GB microSD card, or save 50% at Sprint

LG has a free 200 GB SanDisk microSD for anyone who buys a new unlocked V20 while Sprint has a half-price deal if you pay the phone off over 24 months. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

GamesBeat weekly roundup: Picking our games of the year

Welcome to another GamesBeat weekly roundup! As 2017 approaches, it’s time for us to pick our favorite games of the year. You can find our individual lists and our video podcast choosing GamesBeat’s overall pick for 2016’s best game below. Have a happy New Year, everyone! We’ll s … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Sweden’s eKrona Initiative Doesn’t Have Many Takers

Sweden’s intention to introduce an electronic version of its legal tender (eKrona) is not quite popular among its citizens. A recent survey conducted by the Swedish company, SIFO shows that at least 50 percent of the population is against the country’s central bank introducing el … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Here’s how to make that adorable Stormtrooper doll from Rogue One

In the earliest scenes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, we see a young Jyn Erso make a last moment escape from her family farm. With imperial soldiers landing in her front yard, she shoves some supplies and toys into her backpack. One of the toys left behind is a stormtrooper dol … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

LG’s Hub Robot sounds like a mobile Amazon Echo

LG and Samsung have really taken advantage of the calm before the CES storm by teasing out their product announcements, one by one. LG’s certainly ahead in terms of sheer strangeness here, having already announced a floating speaker and a wearable speaker collar.The Seoul-based e … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

HBO’s documentary about Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will debut January 7th

Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will premiere at 8PM ET on January 7th, HBO announced in a press release this morning. The announcement comes after the unexpected deaths of both stars this week. Legendary Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher died on Tuesday, … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Facebook in 2016: Live, fake, and half-baked

OPINION: Facebook didn’t flood 2016 with mind-blowing announcements, let’s be honest. In 2015, the company inched closer to making our world a much smaller place, thanks to the promotion of Free Basics, Oculus virtual reality, and more. But this year Facebook charted a different … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

HTC Ocean Note soll Pixel-Kamera übertreffen

Laut der koreanischen Webseite soll HTC mit dem kommenden Ocean Note die Kamera des ebenfalls von HTC hergestellten Google Pixel übertreffen wollen.Von dem HTC Ocean ist schon länger die Rede, mittlerweile wird vermutet, dass es gleich drei... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

The DeanBeat: What to expect from the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show

I spend most of the year laser-focused on games. But next week, I’m going to expand my horizons beyond games to the entire tech industry. I’ll be attending CES 2017, the big tech trade show next week in Las Vegas. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve made it to this show, but I st … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The tech rituals of 2016

Getting faster phones, better cameras, and marginally less functional laptops each year isn't the only way technology transforms our lives. Our habits around that technology grow and evolve right alongside those gigabytes and gigaflops. So we decided to rank some of our favorite … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

What makes a planet a planet?

Last year, the debate over Pluto’s planet status temporarily resurfaced when NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew by the tiny world at the edge of the Solar System. Once considered the ninth planet, Pluto was famously demoted a decade ago to a dwarf planet — a new kind of classifi … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Google offering huge discounts on movies, TV shows, albums and books

Get blockbuster movies under $10, TV shows from $7.99, albums from $3.99 and up to 85% off great reads in the Google Play Store's "year-end" deals. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

2016 as a horror movie parody is a dumb idea, but there is one good joke in there

A horror movie parody of 2016 is not funny to me, broadly speaking, because lots of people really did die, and as many have already pointed out, calling 2016 “the worst year ever” is a feeble accusation when almost everything that went wrong was our own fault. Also, ooooh baby, t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

On the Road: One Family's Holiday Card Tradition

For the past 37 years, the Droz family has taken a picture in front of a numbered highway sign for their annual holiday card. Happy New Year! Photo: The Droz Family | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Galaxy: Die neue A-Serie

Zur CES soll Samsung laut einem Leak der Bedienungsanleitungen auf der russischen Samsung-Webseite die neuen Galaxy Smartphones der A-Serie vorstellen. Ein A3, A5 und ein A7 werden wohl kommen.Gemeinsam haben sie alle eine IP68-Zertifizierung, NFC... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Poised to Go Higher

Bitcoin is being held back by the 2nd arc of the 5th arc pair on the 8-hour chart. | Continue reading


@ccn.com | 7 years ago