Just like DeFi’s money legos are about to revolutionize finance, media legos will deeply alter the social layers of the web. They will change how creators issue, distribute, and monetize their work…
Month: August 2021
Virgin Hyperloop wants to get you excited about riding its ultra-fast pods — but there’s a long way to go
Hyperloop is dubbed the first new mode of transport in over 100 years, and if all things go to plan, companies like Virgin Hyperloop will propel people through the air in pods moving…
How ‘hearables’ could soon help us out at work and school while remaining virtually invisible
Hearables are wireless smart micro-computers with artificial intelligence that incorporate both speakers and microphones. They fit in the ears and can connect to the internet and to other devices, and are designed…
How biometric data collection can put people in conflict areas at risk
In 2007, the United States military began using a small, handheld device to collect and match the iris, fingerprint and facial scans of over 1.5 million Afghans against a database of biometric…
Apple’s App Store policy changes are hardly a win for iOS developers
who release apps on the company’s app stores for Mac and iOS, Apple has agreed to let them communicate to customers about offers and alternative payment methods via email. The proposed settlement,…
Panos Panay’s promotion is great news for Microsoft Surface fans
Panos Panay is moving on up at Microsoft. The man most associated with the Surface device line was just promoted to executive vice president and added to the company’s senior leadership team,…
Netflix begins its big gaming push with a small test in Poland
Games in Netflix have been a long time coming, but after months of speculation, rumors, and an eventual confirmation, we’re seeing the first fruits of the company’s expansion. Specifically, the company is…
This brilliant new voting algorithm would have predicted Hillary’s loss
Did you know Neural is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your online ticket now! A 2002…
AI tool predicts Arctic sea ice loss caused by climate change
Scientists have built an AI tool that forecasts Arctic sea ice conditions, which could help protect local wildlife and people from changes caused by global warming. The deep learning system, named IceNet,…
Oh great, now scientists are teaching AI how to evade pursuit
A scientist from Peking University recently published a pre-print research paper detailing a video game-based system designed to teach AI agents to evade pursuit. The name of the game is StarCraft II,…