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Scientists Capture Photographic Proof of Quantum EntanglementOne of the strangest features of physics is quantum entanglement, and scientists from the University of Glasgow have just captured the first photo demonstrating the effect. The post Scientists Capture Photographic Proof of Quantum Entanglement appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Save Big On Smart Home, Electronics, SSDs, Computers, and MoreAmazon's Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year with countless deals on just about everything you could want, and we've compiled a list of the best of these deals that are available now. The post Amazon Prime Day Deals: Save Big On Smart Home, Electronics, SSDs, Computers, and More appeared…
Udemy Class Review: Fundamentals of Spacecraft Engineering and Orbital MechanicsThis Udemy lecture titled the Fundamentals of Spacecraft Engineering & Orbital Mechanics is presented by Eliott Wertheimer and aims to give you a greater understanding of the current trends in spacecraft design and interstellar propulsion systems. The post Udemy Class Review: Fundamentals of Spacecraft Engineering and Orbital Mechanics appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Nvidia vs. AMD: Do GPUs Degrade in Performance Over Time?One question gamers often raise is how GPU performance evolves as cards age. Ongoing security patches related to Spectre have also raised concerns about CPU frame rates. We investigate across both AMD and Nvidia cards. The post Nvidia vs. AMD: Do GPUs Degrade in Performance Over Time? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Hubble Spots a Black Hole That Shouldn’t ExistThis galaxy might bend the rules a bit, but it offers an opportunity to study how the theory of relativity applies in the real world. The post Hubble Spots a Black Hole That Shouldn’t Exist appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Tachyum Raises $25M for Universal Processor ‘Faster Than Xeon, Smaller Than ARM’A small startup received $25M in funding for a chip it claims is both faster than Intel's Xeon and smaller than ARM's Cortex family. That's quite a pair of claims. The post Tachyum Raises $25M for Universal Processor ‘Faster Than Xeon, Smaller Than ARM’ appeared first on ExtremeTech.
ET Deals: Samsung 75-Inch 4K QLED HDR TV $1,499, Samsung 512GB MicroSDXC $88, Dell 9th Gen Core i7 Desktop $999Black Friday isn't the only time to find excellent deals on high-end electronics. Today you can get a large 75-inch Samsung QLED TV for just a fraction of its original retail price. The post ET Deals: Samsung 75-Inch 4K QLED HDR TV $1,499, Samsung 512GB MicroSDXC $88, Dell 9th Gen Core i7 Desktop $999 appeared…
Why Moving the Mouse in Windows 95 Made the OS FasterThere's truth to some old myths. Moving the mouse in Windows 95 really did make the machine faster, in certain circumstances. The post Why Moving the Mouse in Windows 95 Made the OS Faster appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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48-hour, buy-one-get-one sale — TC Sessions: Enterprise 2019Every startupper we’ve ever met loves a great deal, and so do we. That’s why we’re celebrating Prime day with a 48-hour flash sale on tickets to TC Sessions: Enterprise 2019, which takes place September 5 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. We’re talking a classic BOGO — buy-one-get-one —…
Uber finally sets diversity, inclusion and equity goalsWithin the sphere of diversity, inclusion and equity, it’s common knowledge that companies are unlikely to achieve meaningful progress unless they put goals in place. Uber has finally gotten the memo. Today, as part of its third diversity report, Uber committed to two three-year goals, as well as broke out the stats around intersectionality. Today,…
Canal+ acquires Nollywood studio ROK from IROKOtv to grow African filmFrench television company Canal+ has acquired the ROK film studio from VOD company IROKOtv for an undisclosed amount. Founded by Jason Njoku in 2010—and backed by $45 million in VC—IROKOtv boasts the largest online catalog of Nollywood film content in the world. Nollywood is a movie genre popularized in Nigeria that has become Africa’s de…
Hero Labs raises £2.5M for its ultrasonic device to monitor a property’s water use and prevent leaksHero Labs, a London-based startup that is developing “smart” technology to help prevent water leaks in U.K. properties, has raised £2.5 million in seed funding. The round is led by Earthworm Group, an environmental fund manager, with further support via a £300,000 EU innovation grant and a number of unnamed private investors. The new capital…
Hellobike, survivor of China’s bike-sharing craze, goes electricJust two years ago, investors were heavily pouring money into China’s dockless bike-sharing startups. Now that boom has busted, with derelict bikes littering the streets of cities. Meanwhile, a new race has started for two-wheelers with motors — and one of the main players is a survivor from the bike-sharing craze. Blessed with funding from…
Week-in-Review: Google’s never-ending autonomous road tripHello, weekend readers. This is Week-in-Review where I give a heavy amount of analysis and/or rambling thoughts on one story while scouring the rest of the hundreds of stories that emerged on TechCrunch this week to surface my favorites for your reading pleasure. Last week, I talked about how Alexa wasn’t forgetting what you requested…
Roblox EC-1, immigration requirements doubling, grief in the workplace, and cannabis startupsThe Roblox EC-1 Following in the wake of our deep profiles of Patreon and Niantic, we have our next EC-1 package, this time on children’s gaming platform Roblox . Extra Crunch writer Sherwood Morrison has covered gaming and startups for years, and he got an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the incredibly popular startup with interviews…
Personality of thingsTiffine Wang Contributor Share on Twitter Tiffine Wang is a senior investment manager at Singtel Innov8, the corporate venture capital arm of Singtel Group. Freddy Dopfel Contributor Share on Twitter Freddy Dopfel is a senior associate at Grishin Robotics. Humans are starting to get better acquainted with personal assistants such as Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana,…
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Google’s new ‘data echoing’ technique speeds up AI trainingResearchers at Google detail a novel "data echoing" technique that they say might dramatically speed up AI model training.
CTA: U.S. consumer tech sales will grow 2.2% to a record $401 billion in 2019The Consumer Technology Association said that it expects U.S. consumer tech sales to grow 2.2% to $401 billion in 2019.
U.K. clears Huawei to supply some 5G gear as U.S. prepares to ease banHuawei appears to be making some headway toward resuming business with U.S. companies and getting its 5G gear into the hands of U.K. telecom carriers.
AI warns motorcycle riders before they turn too abruptlyResearchers at ETH Zurich and KU Leuven propose an AI system that warns motorcycle riders when they're about to take a curve too sharply or quickly.
Comic-Con and Greenlit will feature celebrity livestreams to support Extra Life charityGreenlit Content is teaming up with Comic-Con International and Future Tech Live to launch a livestream for the Extra Life charity for gamers and children's hospitals.
Intel’s Pohoiki Beach is a neuromorphic computer capable of simulating 8 million neuronsAt DARPA's Electronics Resurgence Initiative 2019 in Michigan, Intel introduced a new neuromorphic computer capable of simulating 8 million neurons.
Apple stops selling budget iPhone 6 and SE in India ahead of fall eventFour different affordable iPhone models are on the chopping block in India, bringing the entry cost of Apple's devices up -- at least, in theory.
DefenseStorm raises $15 million for automated cybersecurity and compliance solutionsGeorgia-based cybersecurity and compliance startup DefenseStorm announced that it has raised $15 million in venture capital.
Waze now displays toll road pricing for drivers in the U.S. and CanadaWaze is rolling out a feature that lets North American drivers see how much they can expect to spend on tolls for any given route. 
Amperity raises $50 million to unify disparate customer dataAmperity, a startup developing an AI-powered customer data management solution, has raised $50 million in venture capital.
Symantec reveals WhatsApp and Telegram exploit that gives hackers access to your personal mediaCybersecurity firm Symantec found an exploit that could allow WhatsApp and Telegram media files to be exposed and manipulated by malicious actors.
U.S. proposes barring Facebook and other big tech firms from offering financial servicesA proposal to prevent big tech firms from functioning as financial institutions has been circulated by Democrats in the U.S.
MIT CSAIL makes AI that helps drones land like a helicopter and fly like a planeResearchers at MIT CSAIL developed an AI model that facilitates the design of hybrid drones that can glide like fixed-wing planes.
Microsoft is closing down asset platform Remix 3DMicrosoft is getting rid of its answer to Sketchfab and Google Poly early next year.
Social VR platform Bigscreen TV adds 50 free live channelsBigscreen is first and foremost a destination where users can share their desktop screens with friends. Bigscreen TV takes the service in a new place.
IBM Research explains how quantum computing works and why it mattersJeffrey Welser, vice president and lab director at IBM Research at Almaden, breaks down quantum computing in terms anyone can understand.
How to start marketing your hypergrowth startupFor startups on tight budgets, when is the right time to make the first marketing hire? The answer is simple: As soon as possible.
Minecraft Earth beta is coming soonThe limited iOS beta for Minecraft Earth is due out within the next two weeks, which means sometime before July 26th.
How to be great at the CEO job — your top 6 questions answeredSome CEOs see themselves as the "startup and ideas person" or the "scale-up CEO." But some of us aspire to do the whole thing.
Car contracts: Advice for tech companies entering the auto spaceMany tech companies are finding themselves in an exciting but daunting position: having to contract with established auto makers.
Brainworks uses smartphone camera and AI to detect your heart rate, breathingBrainworks uses DARPA research, AI, and smartphone cameras to figure out your heart rate and breathing rate in real time.
U.S. regulators approve $5 billion Facebook settlement over privacy issues(Reuters) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission approved a roughly $5 billion settlement with Facebook this week over its investigation into the social media company’s handling of user data, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday. The FTC has been investigating allegations Facebook inappropriately shared information belonging to 87 million users with the […]
Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell VR could be coming to OculusA new report states that Facebook’s Oculus has signed a deal with Ubisoft for exclusive Splinter Cell and Assassin’s Creed VR games.
GamesBeat Decides 119: 🎵Oh, Fire Emblem!🎵GamesBeat Decides podcast is back. This time we're talking about Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Switch Lite. Nintendo is keeping us busy all by itself.
AI Weekly: Highlights from VentureBeat’s AI conference TransformVentureBeat held its largest AI conference to date this week, bringing together startups and the biggest AI companies in the world. Here are the highlights.
Super Mario Maker 2’s versus play is hilariously unfairSuper Mario Maker 2's multiplayer mode is often hilariously unfair, but you have to embrace the chaos because it's still a lot of fun.
The RetroBeat: I can’t wait for the TurboGrafx-16 MiniThe TurboGrafx-16 Mini is exciting because it gives a chance to experience a console few of us played, and I can't wait for it.
People get better at catching deepfakes with practice, research saysIn a newly published academic study, researchers suggest that people get better at catching AI-generated videos and images.
Samsung seeks patent on folding AR glasses with frame-activated screenBetter known for its VR hardware than anything in augmented reality, Samsung is working on foldable AR glasses that automatically turn on as they're opened.
How Nightdive Studios resurrected the classic FPS Blood for Blood: Fresh SupplyNightdive’s "Blood: Fresh Supply" is a great example of how the studio makes old and sometimes forgotten games work on modern consoles and PCs.
Cloudera’s Hilary Mason on how businesses can avoid ruining their own AI projectsAn IDC survey of businesses out earlier this week found that for about 1 in 4 enterprises deploying AI today, half of all AI projects will fail. Why they fail can be related to external factors like a lack of talent necessary to properly deploy systems, but sometimes companies implode without the influence of outside […]
To be successful with AI, you have to start smallAt Transform 2019 in San Francisco, Landing.ai's Dongyan Wang offered tips on what it takes to successfully integrate AI into your business.
Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs backs Umbrella, a community marketplace for boomersUmbrella is setting out to help homeowners in their later years connect with others in their neighborhood through a membership-based marketplace.
If iGlasses are truly on ice, Apple’s 2020 will be dull but lucrativeCritics often conflate Apple's innovations with success, but in reality, the company's sales aren't as dependent on new product categories as on iteration.
The DeanBeat: A few days without game journalism and a few days without gamingLast week I went on my summer vacation for a few days. It was a rare victory for those of you who would like to see me work less and play fewer games as well. (Yes, I know you’re out there, and you’re tired of hearing me brag that I wrote 10 stories in a […]
VW invests $2.6 billion in Argo AI as part of self-driving vehicle alliance with FordArgo said VW was investing $1 billion and contributing its European self-driving unit, valued at $1.6 billion. The deal gives Argo a $7 billion valuation.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses hands-on — conveniences and calendarsPREVIEW: Fire Emblem: Fates was a safe sequel to the excellent Fire Emblem: Awakening, but Three Houses looks to make some interesting changes to Nintendo’s strategy franchise. Fire Emblem: Three Houses comes out for the Switch on July 26. I’m playing an early copy right now. I’ve put in just over a dozen hours, and…
Facebook open-sources Hermes JavaScript engine to improve React Native Android app performanceFacebook is open-sourcing a new JavaScript engine called Hermes, designed to improve the performance of big apps on Android devices.
Winners of VentureBeat’s first Women in AI Awards announced at Transform 2019VentureBeat has announced the winners of the first-ever Women in AI Awards at the Transform 2019 Diversity in AI reception.
Announcing the AI Innovation Awards winners at Transform 2019Here are the winners of VentureBeat's inaugural AI Innovation Awards, at Transform 2019. Congratulations to the winners and nominees!
From context to solution, using AI to keep your customer happyWhen it comes to customer service, companies should not think about AI from just a bot perspective, but rather from multiple perspectives.
Anthem thinks its ‘virtuous cycle’ with Doc.ai can improve patient careTed Goldstein, chief artificial intelligence officer for Anthem AI, and Doc.ai cofounder Sam De Brouwer talked about health care at Transform 2019.
Catalytic: ‘RPA is the gateway drug for AI’"RPA is the gateway drug for AI," Ted Shelton, chief revenue officer at Catalytic, said in an interview at Transform 2019.
AWS AI VP: Developers drive all innovation in technologyAWS AI VP Swami Sivasubramanian believes developers drive innovation in technology, which is part of why Amazon created Machine Learning University.
Making the customer’s journey convenient, not creepyPersonalization is a key to building trust with customers and increases growth and engagement, but it can also go too far.
Private Division and V1 Interactive unveil sci-fi shooter DisintegrationTake-Two Interactive's Private Division and startu V1 Interactive unveiled a sci-fi shooter called Disintegration.
Intel: New chip materials will enable massive AI research gainsIntel VP and CTO of AI products Amir Khosrowshahi and general manager of IoT Jonathan Ballon shared thoughts about AI at VentureBeat's Transform conference.
How Walmart is getting more out of its data thanks to Nvidia’s RapidsWalmart chief data officer Bill Groves and Nvidia data science GM Josh Patterson explain how Walmart is using Nvidia's open source Rapids software.
Facebook VP: AI has a compute dependency problemAt Transform 2019, Facebook VP Jérôme Pesenti said more software optimization will be required for artificial intelligence to keep growing.
Rokit launches $50 million indie game development fundRokit, the maker of smartphones, launched a $50 million game development fund for mobile and console indie game developers.
Gartner: PC shipments grew 1.5% in Q2 2019The PC market rebounded slightly in Q2 2019, up 1.5%, similarly to Q2 2018. Lenovo and HP led the pack, and Dell was third.
T-Mobile/Sprint merger reportedly hinges on Dish assetsThe long-awaited merger of T-Mobile and Sprint is being held up by continued negotiations over how their divested assets will be handled by Dish Network.
Third Transform 2019 AI Showcase: Practical data and machine learning applicationsAt the third and final showcase at VentureBeat’s Transform 2019 AI event, five more companies showed the crowd their latest innovations and products.
Funko Pop! Blitz takes Universal franchises to match-3 mobile gameUniversal Games and Digital Platforms and Funko unveiled Funko Pop! Blitz, a new match-3 puzzle mobile game with Universal franchise characters.
Microsoft Teams has 13 million daily active users, beating SlackMicrosoft Teams has 13 million daily active users and 19 million weekly active users, more than Google's Hangouts Chat, Facebook's Workplace, and Slack.
Microsoft’s Azure Data Share aims to make big data sharing easier and saferAt Inspire 2019 in Las Vegas, Microsoft announced a new service -- Azure Data Share -- designed to make sharing big data "easier" and "safer."
Microsoft launches AI for Cultural Heritage programMicrosoft's latest AI for Good initiative -- AI for Cultural Heritage -- aims to preserve and celebrate people, places, and historical artifacts.
Microsoft launches Azure Lighthouse in general availability, updates Azure Migration ProgramAt Microsoft's Inspire 2019 conference, the company launched Azure Lighthouse in general availability alongside Azure Migration Program enhancements.
Microsoft’s Azure Kinect Developer Kit begins shipping in the U.S. and ChinaToday at its Inspire conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft announced that Azure Kinect Developer Kit is generally available and shipping in the U.S. and China.
Huawei confirms July launch of first 5G phone, the Mate 20 X 5GHuawei's innovative folding Mate X was delayed from its original June ship date, leaving the more conventional Mate 20 X 5G to become its first 5G phone.
Mars automation director shares his RPA wish listJohn Cottongim, automation director at Mars, shared his Robotic Process Automation (RPA) wish list at Transform 2019 in San Francisco.
The Messenger’s free Picnic Panic DLC is out nowSabotage today released the Picnic Panic downloadable content update for its retro sidescroller The Messenger. The DLC is free.
Via partners with BusBot to launch autonomous bus trial in New South WalesRide-sharing startup Via will launch a driverless shuttle program in New South Wales, Australia, in partnership with local bus operator Busways.
Facebook’s AI beats human poker championsFacebook AI and Carnegie Mellon University made an AI named Pluribus that beat more than a dozen human Texas Hold'em million-dollar champions.
Valve launches Steam Labs to publicly prototype new store featuresValve Software is launching Steam Labs. This is website where Steam customers can test out prototype new features to help discover games.
Creating bots is easy — scaling them is another matterAt Transform 2019 in San Francisco, CenturyLink and UiPath talked about Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and the problems with scaling bots.
Hypergiant: Companies that don’t have top-down support for AI initiatives will ‘fail miserably’Hypergiant cofounder and chief strategy officer John Fremont spoke at Venturebeat's Transform 2019 conference about the company's work and industry trends.
How Fortnite, Apex Legends, and PUBG appeal to different peopleFortnite, Apex Legends, and PUBG are three of the biggest games in the world, but they are all succeeding by building their own audiences.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will have 2 vs. 2 Gunfight multiplayer modeActivision and Infinity Ward are unveiling a fun new multiplayer game mode -- dubbed Gunfight -- for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
T-Mobile tees up 600MHz 5G launch with first commercial modem data sessionWorking with Qualcomm and Ericsson, T-Mobile has successfully delivered 5G service using 600MHz spectrum, enabling carriers to offer nationwide 5G coverage.
Exyn Technologies raises $16 million for drones that map underground spacesExyn Technologies, a startup developing an autonomous drone navigation and mapping platform, has raised $16 million in venture capital.
Man of Medan interview — How 2 players can share 1 story in new multiplayer modePete Samuels and James Scalpello spoke about the making of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan, with GamesBeat's Dean Takahashi.
Man of Medan hands-on — Multiplayer adds new dimension to choice-based gameThe Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan has a surprise multiplayer mode, adding new dimensions to the game where you make life-or-death choices.
Unconfirmed reports suggest Apple has killed AR glasses project (updated)A new report from the Asian supply chain claims Apple has terminated work on a secretive AR glasses project that has been underway for years.
Netflix taps Google Lens to bring Stranger Things newspaper ad to lifeNetflix is leveraging Google Lens to bring Stranger Things to life in a series of ads in today's print edition of the New York Times.
NewsCred raises $20 million to build out its enterprise content marketing platformNewsCred, a self-described enterprise content marketing technology provider, announced that it's raised $20 million in venture capital.
CommonSense Robotics announces ‘world’s first’ underground micro-fulfillment centerCommonSense Robotics claims its new micro-fulfillment center will be the world's first built underground, beneath a skyscraper.
Apple freezes Walkie-Talkie app for Watch over eavesdropping exploitAnother iPhone eavesdropping exploit has been found in Apple's communications apps, this time via the Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie app.
Amazon commits $700 million to ‘upskill’ a third of its U.S. workforce by 2025Amazon has said it's investing $700 million over a six-year period to "upskill" 100,000 employees, about a third of its U.S. workforce. 
Wix and FaZe Clan form global esports partnershipWix and FaZe Clan announced a partnership in which Wix will become the esports club's offical web site development and design partner.
European challenger bank N26 launches in the U.S.European mobile banking startup N26 is finally launching in the U.S. -- some 2 years after first revealing its plans to launch stateside.
OneTrust raises $200 million at $1.3 billion valuation to help companies comply with data privacy lawsOneTrust has raised $200 million at a $1.3 billion valuation to help companies comply with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA.
Sonder raises $210 million to offer apartments with hotel-level serviceSan Francisco-based hospitality company Sonder announced that it's raised $210 million in venture capital, bringing its total raised to $400 million.
Fiverr introduces digital services store for game developersFiverr, a provider of freelance marketplaces, said it is expanding its ecommerce catalog by offering a dedicated store for gaming-related digital services.
Game developers recognize ’50 over 50′ to combat ageismKate Edwards has released the latest list of 50 game developers who are over 50 years old and have accomplished great things.
Lidar startup Luminar raises $100 million, unveils Iris sensorsSan Francisco lidar startup Luminar announced the launch of a new sensor family -- Iris -- and a $100 million funding round.
Yandex reveals self-driving Hyundai SonataYandex has revealed an autonomous Hyundai 2020 Sonata that will launch this fall with Yandex's software and sensor suite.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 review — Busywork is happy workDragon Quest Builders 2 for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch is better than the original in every way. It's from Omega Force and Square Enix.
Signavio raises $177 million for business process modeling toolsSignavio, a Berlin- and New York-based provider of business transformation solutions, has raised $177 million in venture capital.
Trump orders probe into France’s tax plans for technology companiesPresident Donald Trump ordered an investigation into France’s planned tax on technology firms, which could lead to new tariffs or other trade restrictions.
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Your Phone, calendar, and passwordless improvementsMicrosoft has released Windows 10 build 18936 from the 20H1 branch with Your Phone, calendar, and passwordless improvements, plus the usual bug fixes.
Kayak: AI isn’t a ‘wonder weapon’ that will solve all your problemsAt Transform 2019 in San Francisco, travel booking company Kayak talked about some of the challenges that come with integrating AI into your business.
India’s Byju’s education platform raises $150 million round for global expansionIndian ed-tech firm Byju’s has raised $150 million in funding in a round led by the Qatar Investment Authority. Byju’s recently acquired augmented reality kids game maker Osmo for $120 million, which has a big audience among kids in the U.S., as part of a global expansion. The new round will help Bengaluru, India-based Byju’s expand […]
Roo, is this normal? How teens are talking to a Planned Parenthood chatbot about safe sexRoo is Planned Parenthood's chatbot focused on answering questions about sex and sexual health, senior director Ambreen Molitor explained at Transform 2019.
How to bring AI to industries that have no dataAt Transform 2019, Western Digital chief data officer Janet George and AgShift CEO Miku Jha talk about industries with little or no data to train AI.
The Esports Awards will take place in Arlington, Texas, on November 16The Esports Awards, now into its fourth year of recognizing the best in the esports industry, will take place at the Esports Stadium Arlington.
UC Berkeley names its first-ever chief innovation and entrepreneurship officerThe University of California at Berkeley appointed Richard Lyons as the university's first-ever chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer (CIEO).
OpenAI: Explainability and reasoning should inform future AI modelsOpenAI CTO Greg Brockman and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever spoke at VentureBeat's Transform 2019 conference about recent learnings.
Second Transform 2019 AI showcase highlights people and processesAt the second of three showcases at VentureBeat’s Transform 2019 AI event, Mesmer, Aperture Data, Spoke, Kinetica, and Inference Solutions took the stage.
Lead from the top: What it takes to incorporate IoT into a legacy industryMcKinsey senior partner Mark Patel, Otis chief digital officer Neil Green, and John Deere engineering manager Mark Chaney talked IoT at Transform 2019.
Transparency is key to making the voice revolution a realityDuring the Conversational AI Summit at Transform 2019, titans from Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft discuss what voice AI needs to succeed.
Why did people line up to buy this new CPU?AMD has a lineup of new CPUs out now, but good luck finding them. Eager fans lined up at stores around the world to get in on the excellent new products.
Google Cloud’s Andrew Moore says AI must be more accessible to succeedGoogle Cloud AI head Andrew Moore says one of his biggest priorities remains making the power of artificial intelligence more accessible.
Takeaways from the inaugural Women in AI Breakfast at Transform 2019The number of women attendees at Transform grew 6X this year. Find out why, and learn the key takeaways from the inaugaural Women in AI breakfast.
IGDA groups appoint a new generation of leadersThe International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed two women to serve in key positions at the IGDA and the IGDA Foundation.
FCC will auction 2.5GHz spectrum for 5G, remove education requirementsAs expected, the FCC has done away with educational requirements for fallow 2.5GHz spectrum that could more usefully be utilized for 5G networks.
Etsy uses computer vision to classify listing stylesEcommerce company Etsy is using AI to automatically categorize the styles of millions of listings, Mike Fisher revealed at VentureBeat Transform 2019.
First Transform 2019 AI showcase highlights practicality and privacyAt the first of three showcases at VentureBeat’s Transform 2019 AI event, five companies took the stage to tell their stories and share their latest news.
Airbnb Homes CTO: There’s AI talent at community colleges, not just elite collegesHiring managers looking for AI talent should talk to graduates from schools like Stanford as well as community colleges, says Airbnb CTO Vanja Josifovski.
Apple registers 5 unreleased iPads running iPadOS 13 with the EECNew iPads are receiving Eurasian regulatory approvals today, most likely signaling 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro updates for the fall.
Beyond Limits inks $25 million strategic deal with Xcell to build AI-controlled power plantBeyond Limits, a Glendale-based startup developing AI for space and defense industries, is partnering with Xcell to create an AI-controlled power plant.
I’m not playing Shadowbringers yet, but I’m still loving Final Fantasy XIVI haven't touched Shadowbringers, but I'm still having a great time playing Final Fantasy XIV.
Google Translate’s camera can now automatically detect languagesGoogle Translate's camera and computer vision today got support for 60 new languages and automatic language detection capabilities.
MLPerf: Google’s Cloud TPUs and Nvidia’s Tesla V100 break AI training recordsMLPerf released new training benchmark results today with record results from Nvidia's Tesla V100 GPU and Google's Cloud TPU v3 Pods.
Google launches Android Q Beta 5 with gestural navigation updatesGoogle today launched Android Q Beta 5 for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, the official Android Emulator, and more.
Intel pauses modem IP auction to give unnamed buyer exclusive accessApple is widely believed to be making a large bid for Intel's smartphone and connected devices patent portfolio after a brief public auction process.
Monaco debuts Europe’s first nationwide 5G network, using Huawei gearThe first country in Europe to have full nationwide 5G is a small principality, backed by controversial networking gear from China's Huawei.
Digi-Capital: Investors poured $9.6 billion into game deals in past 18 months, but M&A and IPOs slowedInvestors poured $9.6 billion into game companies in past 18 months, but acquisitions and IPOs dropped to the lowest levels since 2010.
Cybersecurity is a team sportData science and cyber security are changing the way that cybersecurity teams interact with the rest of the organization.
Inference Solutions partners with Pizza Hut Australia to answer calls with chatbotsSan Francisco-based Inference Solutions has teamed up with Pizza Hut Australia to deploy intelligent call center agents that route customers.
dokiPal is a $179 kids’ smartwatch with 4G, GPS, video calling, and AIParents looking to keep tabs on their kids and communicate via voice or video from afar now have an inexpensive option with two-day battery life.
Pinterest introduces new video tools for brands and creatorsPinterest has introduced features to help creators and brands reach viewers more easily. Among the highlights is an improved uploading tool.
Apple’s first app development accelerator opens in Shanghai, ChinaChinese app developers now generate billions of dollars for Apple, so the company is hoping to transform their regional success into greater global sales.
App Annie: Consumers downloaded 11.2 billion games on iOS and Android in Q2Mobile gaming hit new heights in the second quarter as consumers downloaded 11.2 billion games on iOS and Android, according AppAnnie.
Amazon and Leyou will make a Lord of the Rings PC and console gameAmazon will collaborate with Leyou Technologies and Middle-earth Enterprises to make an online game based on The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Intel-backed Mesmer emerges from stealth to automate mobile app testingMesmer, a startup backed largely by Intel Capital, emerged from stealth today bearing RPA technology for automating mobile application testing.
Nintendo Switch Lite launches September 20 for $200Nintendo has confirmed details for the Nintendo Switch Lite, revealing that the new slimmed down console with launch on September 20 for $199.99.
Pipefy raises $45 million for process pipeline management softwarePipefy, a San Francisco firm developing a process pipeline management platform for enterprises, has raised $45 million in series B funding.
Ryzen 9 3900X/7 3700X review: The next generationAMD just shook up the PC desktop market for at least the next year, and it's all thanks to chips like the Ryzen 9 3900X and 7 3700X. Here's our review.
Efforts to curb cyberbullying won’t stop the broader tech backlashAttempts to clean up social networks are to be applauded, but such efforts are mere bandaids in the bigger fight to counter anti-tech sentiment. 
Kyndi raises $20 million for explainable AI that analyzes documentsKyndi, a startup developing what it describes as an explainable natural language processing platform, today announced that it's secured $20 million.
TrustArc raises $70 million to help companies implement privacy and compliance programsTrustArc, a San Francisco-based provider of compliance solutions for enterprises, has raised $70 million in venture capital.
Accountability and reproducibility in deep learning through DeepOpsWith the many advantages of deep learning -- and the massive amounts of data required -- come challenges that data scientists face on a day-to-day basis.
U.S. to approve Huawei sales where there is no threat to national securityThe U.S. government said it will issue licenses to companies seeking to sell goods to China’s Huawei where there is no threat to national security.
Nintendo Switch Online’s NES games are getting a rewind featureNintendo announced today that a rewind feature is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online's collection of NES games on July 17.
How to watch Transform 2019 and the Conversational AI Summit liveDidn't get a ticket to Transform ? Catch every minute of the main stage & Conversation AI sessions starting at 9 am PT on Wednesday, July 10.
Qualcomm reportedly tests faster, smaller Wear OS-ready Snapdragon CPUsNew Snapdragon Wear processors are said to be en route, including power and energy improvements, plus enhanced wireless features for Wear OS watches.
Logitech G Pro X headset review: Sleek comfort for real prosA lot of gaming-headset manufacturers claim they make products for professionals. The Logitech G Pro X actually lives up to that claim.
Dauntless gets free Fortune & Glory update on July 16Phoenix Labs announced today that the Fortune & Glory update will come to its multiplayer action game Dauntless on July 16.
Google launches Local Home SDK in previewGoogle's Local Home SDK, which lets developers run smart device code locally on Google Home devices, is now available in preview.
The Startup Spotlight nominees for the Transform AI Innovation AwardsHere are the nominees in the Startup Spotlight category for the inaugural Transform AI Innovation awards. Transform 2019 is July 10-11 in San Francisco.
Intel unveils packaging innovations for building 3D and multi-die chipsIntel is unveiling packaging innovations for creating three-dimensional chip packages and other solutions that put multiple chips in a package.
Sensor Tower: Pokémon Go made $2.65 billion in three yearsPokémon Go first launched on July 6, 2016, so Niantic's mobile game has now been out for three years. And it has made $2.65 billion.
Dropbox Transfer lets you easily send up to 100GB files to anyoneDropbox has debuted a new file-transfer tool in beta called Dropbox Transfer, which lets you easily send up to 100GB worth of files to anyone.
Cuphead is getting an animated show on NetflixStudio MDHR announced today that an animated show based on its game Cuphead is coming to Netflix 
Bolt raises $68 million to simplify ecommerceSan Francisco-based ecommerce startup Bolt has raised $68 million for its sophisticated checkout and fraud detection tech.
How female characters in FIFA led to a diversity movement at EAKatie Scott helped add female characters to EA Sports' FIFA games, and that led to a broader diversity movement at Electronic Arts.
Google acquires enterprise cloud storage provider ElastifileGoogle announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Elastifile, a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions.
Lightico raises $14.5 million to help businesses complete transactions over the phoneTel Aviv and New York startup Lightico has raised $14.5 million for its contact center collaboration suite, it announced.
Apple kills 12-inch MacBook, pushing students to 13-inch Air and ProApple's smallest laptop is gone from the lineup, seemingly replaced by a modestly refreshed MacBook Air and substantially more powerful entry MacBook Pro.
YouTube lands on Amazon’s Fire TV, Prime Video now works with ChromecastYouTube is now available on Amazon's Fire TV, while Prime Video finally works with Google's Chromecast, ending a years-long feud.
Chia Network creates a $100,000 contest to bolster its cryptocurrency platformChia Network is launching a $100,000 contest with prizes for developers who use its Proof of Space method to create a more efficient cryptocurrency.
Universal and Unity will launch two games by indie contest winners on SteamUniversal Games and Digital Platforms and Unity Technologies are announcing they will launch two indie games from the recent Universal GameDev Challenge.
Crypto Briefing launches Simetri research for cryptocurrency investors Crypto Briefing, an independent cryptocurrency review and news platform, is launching a subscription service dubbed Simetri for crypto investors.
Firefox 68 arrives with darker reader view, recommended extensions, and IT customizationsMozilla has released Firefox 68 with a darker reader view, recommended extensions, IT Pro customizations, and even a new iOS version.
Take This: Game developers face serious mental health challengesTake This, a mental health nonprofit organization geared toward game developers, described the severe challenges that game makers face.
Uber Comfort launches with bigger cars and ‘no conversation’ optionUber is rolling out a new service level for riders today, one that offers additional "comfort" features such as extra leg room and quiet time. 
Apple bumps entry MacBook Pro to 4-core CPU and Touch ID, cuts Air priceApple's entry-level 13-inch laptops now pack new features, including a small but pro-grade improvement to their screens, and lower prices.
Ookla: As 5G dawns, U.S. mobile download speeds jump, uploads stay slowAs all four major U.S. cellular carriers begin their transition from 4G to 5G technologies, there's good and bad news for users of mobile devices.
Signpost raises $52 million to boost local business profilesSignpost, a New York-based startup developing automated marketing and customer relationship tools for small businesses, has raised $52 million.
Digital Shadows raises $10 million for its business risk intelligence platformDigital Shadows, a U.K.-based provider of business risk intelligence solutions, has raised $10 million in venture capital.
Menlo Security raises $75 million for malware-blocking toolsMenlo Security, which employs a cloud-based approach to malware defense, has raised $75 million in fresh venture capital.
Bosch’s Battery in the Cloud aims to reduce battery cell aging with AIBosch's Battery in the Cloud optimizes electric vehicle power cells with a solution that combines connectivity with machine learning algorithms.- Indian Google antitrust probe was sparked by junior researchers at India’s own competition commissionTwo Indian antitrust researchers and a law school student were behind a complaint that sparked a probe into Google’s alleged anti-competitive practices.
Spotify Lite for Android users launches in 36 marketsSpotify Lite, a lightweight Spotify client for Android devices, is now available in 36 markets around the world, the company announced.
Form unveils $200 AR swim goggles you can wear underwaterSports technology company Form announced the Form Swim Goggles, which enable athletes to view performance metrics on an augmented reality display.
Employment Hero raises over $15 million to simplify employee onboardingEmployment Hero, a Sydney, Australia-based startup developing tools designed to simplify onboarding, has raised over $15 million in venture capital.
White House Social Media Summit promises to be a carnival of conservative bias victimhoodThe White House Social Media summit is shaping up to be a carnival of right-wing extremists and conspiracy theorists who believe they are victims of bias.
IDC: For 1 in 4 companies, half of all AI projects failIDC's Artificial Intelligence Global Adoption Trends & Strategies report reveals surprising -- and unsurprising -- developments in enterprise AI adoption.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 gets Operation Apocalypse Z content drop on PS4 on TuesdayActivision and Treyarch announced Operation Apocalypse Z, the new season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 content coming tomorrow (July 9).
Apple re-releases Texas Hold’em ahead of App Store’s 11th anniversaryApple's old poker game, Texas Hold'em, has just reappeared in a refreshed version more than a decade after its initial iOS App Store release.
HitmarkerJobs.com: Esports jobs grew 185% in first half of 2019HitmarkerJobs.com said that global esports jobs grew 185.7% from 2,497 to 4,638 in the first six months of 2019, compared to the first six months of 2018.
Microsoft and Netflix release Windows 1.0 app to ride Stranger Things 3’s mid-’80s vibeNetflix and Microsoft have partnered to create a Windows 1.0 app inspired by Stranger Things 3 to tap into the wave of mid-80s nostalgia.
Sensor Tower: Android and iOS apps made $39 billion in first half of 2019Apps on the Apple Apps Store and Google Play earned $39 billion in the first half of 2019, according to market analyst Sensor Tower.- The AI for Good nominees for the Transform AI Innovation AwardsHere are the nominees in the AI for Good category for the inaugural Transform AI Innovation awards. Transform 2019 is July 10-11 in San Francisco.