Artificial intelligence is putting new teeth on the old saw that cheaters never prosper. New companies and new research are applying the cutting edge technology in at least three different ways to combat cheating — on homework, on the job hunt and even on one’s diet. In California, a new company called Crosschq is using […]
We’re headed for a revolution in computer-generated speech, and a voice clone of Microsoft founder Bill Gates demonstrates exactly why. In the clips embedded below, you can listen to what seems to be Gates reeling off a series of innocuous phrases. “A cramp is no small danger on a swim,” he cautions. “Write a fond […]
Armed with six eyes and the ability to hear and feel, a device powered by artificial intelligence lurks among waterbirds at Penfold Park in Sha Tin, as part of a government pilot project for conservation. The AI system identifies, tracks and analyses birds at the park, one of the largest habitats for egrets in the […]
There’s a popular theory emerging from Apple fans: the company’s ugly new iPhone designs will not look so bad once you get them in hand. But they’re wrong. Following the leak of detailed schematics and stunning renders, popular tech designer Ben Geskin has built physical models of Apple’s iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max. And […]
Thatgamecompany’s Sky: Children of the Light has technically been available in beta for a long time, but now it’s really, truly ready for launch… well, almost. The Journey creator’s social exploration game is now slated to reach iOS and Apple TV users on July 11th, with the App Store offering pre-orders (it’s listed as free) […]
There’s been plenty of speculation over the past few months on Apple porting MacOS to the ARM platform. Apple’s SoC team has been on fire, producing industry-leading processors for the iPhone and iPad that can match, or even beat Intel’s offerings in certain tasks. But with the announcement of iPadOS, I wonder if Apple has […]
Apple will be big on privacy in iOS 13, and that includes the data collected after you’ve granted permission. Beta testers at 9to5Mac and elsewhere have discovered the upcoming release (and iPadOS) will occasionally pop up detailed panels asking if you want to retain the level of location sharing you have for a given app, […]
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is becoming more and more important to every site. Historically, some of the techniques used have given SEO a bad name, but there are several simple ways to ensure your site benefits from natural search results. Search can be classified as either organic (natural) or paid. Organic (natural) results are those […]
What do a bar, the back of a cab, and a public bathroom have in common? They’re all places I’ve enjoyed Wendy’s chili, and forgotten my phone. Fortunately, my friends or a helpful stranger have always spotted my phone before I left it behind for good. I won’t be so lucky forever, though. At some […]
The Windows 10 May Update, which is version 1903, is now available for anyone that manually updates their PC. All you need to do is click “Check for updates” in the Settings app of your Windows 10 device. The status of the latest major Windows Update is outlined by Microsoft in a recently updated doc. […]
Just because Sony won’t be attending this year’s E3, that doesn’t mean PlayStation 4 owners don’t have reason to be excited this month. That’s because Sony’s annual “Days of Play” global promotion is back, kicking off a round of sales and discounts Friday, June 7th for 11 days, wrapping up on June 17th. Sony calls […]
It’s been nearly four years since Apple has updated the iPod touch, which is close to an eternity in the fast-paced world of technology updates. By any standard, it’s a lackluster update. The new iPod touch is virtually unchanged from the 2015 model, which itself was only a minor update from the 2012 version. The […]
