Quantum computers have long been touted as incredibly powerful machines that will be able to solve hugely complex computational problems much faster than any computer we have available today. But no-one can agree on the best way to make them. Who will win the race? Superfast quantum computers could speed up the discovery of new […]
A new technique using artificial intelligence to manipulate video content gives new meaning to the expression “talking head.” An international team of researchers showcased the latest advancement in synthesizing facial expressions—including mouth, eyes, eyebrows, and even head position—in video at this month’s 2018 SIGGRAPH, a conference on innovations in computer graphics, animation, virtual reality, and […]
This time, Microsoft says, it really will be different: Redmond has promised to stop ruining Skype. Users who have stuck with the product through the frustrations may or may harbour scepticism, but Skype and Outlook design director Peter Skillman blogged a mea culpa of sorts on Friday. The Highlights feature, a misguided and widely ignored […]
The VoCore2 is a Wi-Fi capable computer with a 580 MHz CPU and 128 RAM that supports video, USB, and Ethernet. And it plays Doom. That’s right: this is a computer you can easily swallow and allow your biome flora to play a hard core FPS while you slowly digest the package. The product started […]
Adding to the list of Chromebook announcements at this week’s IFA trade show in Berlin, Acer is launching the 514 Chromebook to join new units from Dell and Lenovo. Like Dell’s new Inspiron Chromebook 14 and Lenovo’s Yoga Chromebook, Acer’s model is a “premium” Chromebook, with touches that give it less of a budget feel […]
AMAZON Echo has received some brand new rivals that attempt to challenge the affordable intelligent speaker. Here is Express.co.uk’s list of the best new smart devices that have recently been revealed. The Amazon Echo is an extremely capable speaker that comes in a variety of models. The device plays host to the tech giant’s lauded […]
The 5D Mark IV didn’t really impress when it was released two years ago. In the middle of the ongoing mirrorless war, the leaked brochure of the full-frame mirrorless Canon R camera shows what seems to be a simple mirrorless 5D Mark IV. The race to the bottom continues for Canon. After the boring 5D […]
Just a year after it was launched, Microsoft’s Surface Pro financing program has come to an end. Microsoft says (via OnMsft) that it stopped accepting new users on Friday, but says that existing users will be able to finish out their plans or or upgrade their devices. Microsoft introduced the program a year ago, which […]
The upcoming Windows 10 feature update for this year will be called the October 2018 Update. This update focuses on stability, overall polish, and under the hood improvements so not too many groundbreaking features are being planned. As usual, the rollout will be staggered and eligible devices will receive it first followed by others pending […]
Amazon’s keynote address at IFA 2018 in Berlin was all about voice, specifically how the Alexa voice assistant is building a new industry, as noted by Dealerscope. Keynoter Daniel Rausch, Amazon Smart Home vice president, traced Alexa’s history and development beginning with inspiration by Star Trek communicators. Today, according to Rausch, the Alexa voice skills […]
‘Tis the season for major device leaks, it seems. Austin Mittelstadt has posted photos of a store display that spills the beans on GoPro’s unannounced Hero 7 action cameras. The leak shows a cam that looks similar to the Hero 6 on the surface, but promises “gimbal-like” image stabilization that’s smoother than what you get […]
Apple is gearing up to release new gear at its annual showcase coming up on September 12, but it seems some designs have already been leaked. Images of a new Apple Watch, found by 9to5Mac.com, a website focusing on Apple news, show a bigger screen packed with more information. The photos were found on a […]
