The failures of artificial intelligent systems have become a recurring theme in technology news. Credit scoring algorithms that discriminate against women. Computer vision systems that misclassify dark-skinned people. Recommendation systems that promote…
Report: Apple may bring MagSafe and SD card slots back to MacBook
Apple engineers are apparently feeling bit of nostalgia up in Cupertino. After reports the company is apparently planning on killing the Touch Bar, a report from Bloomberg suggests the company is planning…
New physics theory postulates the existence of SLABs: Stupendously Large Black Holes
At the center of the Milky Way lies the biggest object we can be sure exists: a supermassive black hole (SMBH) four million times more massive than the sun. Physicists believe these…
Google Search has a new mobile design — come spot the differences
Google Search is getting a new, lighter, bubblier design for mobile devices. It’s rolling out “in the coming days.” Here’s what it looks like: For reference, this is what the old search…
A pansexual’s perspective on Mass Effect 2’s capitulation to Fox News
Having recently been raised to the lofty position of King of The Pansexual Realms (that’s the name of my duchy in Crusader Kings III), I felt it was my duty to chime…
New ‘robomorphic’ computing method aims to speed up slow-witted robots
MIT researchers have developed a new way of speeding up a robot’s reactions. They call it “robomorphic computing.” The method is designed to shrink the gap between a robot’s “mind” and movements…
Paris plans to transform iconic Champs-Élysées into pedestrian-friendly green space
This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities…
AI resurrects legendary Spanish singer to hawk beer
The legendary Spanish singer Lola Flores died in 1995, but a brewery is using AI to bring her back to life. Sevillan beer company Cruzcampo made a deepfake of the iconic Andalusian the…
This all-inclusive bundle explores every step of development creation through production
Credit: Christopher Gower/Unsplash TLDR: The All-In-One Developer and Project Manager Exam Certification Prep Bundle features 10 courses for learning programming, app production, project management and more. Many might scoff at the one-man…
Ever wondered what’s inside a Tesla battery pack? Watch this
Electric vehicle maker Tesla is lauded for its no compromises approach to battery technology. It knows drivers want big range, coupled with fast and ample recharging facilities. When it comes to these…