A.I.

Prisma shifts focus to b2b with an API for AI-powered mobile effects

TechCrunch The startup behind the Prisma style transfer app is shifting focus onto the b2b space, building tools for developers that draw on its expertise... The startup behind the Prisma style transfer app is shifting focus onto the b2b space, building tools for developers that draw on its expertise using neural networks and deep learning technology to power visual effects on mobile devices. Read More 10 hours

AI revolution will be all about humans, says Siri trailblazer

PHYS.ORG It's 2050 and the world revolves around you. From the contents of your fridge to room temperature—digital assistants ensure your home runs smoothly. Your screens know your taste... It's 2050 and the world revolves around you. From the contents of your fridge to room temperature—digital assistants ensure your home runs smoothly. Your screens know your taste and show channels you want to see as you enter the room.... 19 hours

Monster brings a music-centric voice assistant to its headphone line

TechCrunch Monster isn’t exactly regarded as the most innovative force in tech, but it has decided to... Monster isn’t exactly regarded as the most innovative force in tech, but it has decided to get in on the voice assistant game by baking support for a helper called Melody directly into their headphones. Speak Music, which makes the... 1 day

Microsoft brings some Cortana magic to Skype Preview for Android

Windows Central Microsoft has brought a little bit of Cortana magic to the Skype Preview app on Android. If you use the Skype Preview app for Android, then you can... Microsoft has brought a little bit of Cortana magic to the Skype Preview app on Android. If you use the Skype Preview app for Android, then you can now interact with Cortana alongside all of your other chats — so... 1 day

Artificial neural networks decode brain activity during performed and imagined movements

SCIENCE DAILY Filtering information for search engines, acting as an opponent during a board game or recognizing images: Artificial intelligence has far outpaced human intelligence in certain tasks.... Filtering information for search engines, acting as an opponent during a board game or recognizing images: Artificial intelligence has far outpaced human intelligence in certain tasks. Researchers are showing how ideas from computer science could revolutionize brain research. They illustrate... 1 day

How to buy the right Amazon Echo

THE VERGE Alexa seems to be everywhere. Since Amazon’s voice assistant was introduced three years ago, it’s grown and grown in size and scope.... Alexa seems to be everywhere. Since Amazon’s voice assistant was introduced three years ago, it’s grown and grown in size and scope. Alexa is now on dozens of devices, has over 15,000 “skills,” and is quite possibly the name you... 1 day

AI implications: Engineer's model lays groundwork for machine-learning device

SCIENCE DAILY In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for artificial intelligence applications. In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for artificial intelligence applications. 2 days

AI implications: Engineer's model lays groundwork for machine-learning device

PHYS.ORG In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer at Washington University in St. Louis has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for... In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer at Washington University in St. Louis has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for artificial intelligence applications. 2 days

Samsung’s 2017 TVs can now identify music with Shazam

THE VERGE Samsung’s removing a step in between hearing a good song you don’t recognize on TV and pulling out... Samsung’s removing a step in between hearing a good song you don’t recognize on TV and pulling out your smartphone to identify it with Shazam, Siri, or Google Assistant. That can take a few seconds — if your phone is... 2 days

New study challenges long-accepted views on human-autonomy interaction

PHYS.ORG A team of Army scientists and engineers have challenged long-held views in the area of human-autonomy interaction to change the way science involves people, especially in developing advanced technical systems that involve... A team of Army scientists and engineers have challenged long-held views in the area of human-autonomy interaction to change the way science involves people, especially in developing advanced technical systems that involve artificial intelligence and autonomy. 2 days

Microsoft researchers test AI-controlled soaring machine

PHYS.ORG VIDEO In the searing midday heat of the Nevada desert, a white Jeep Wrangler heads down a desolate strip of dirt road, surrounded on either side by miles of sagebrush and sand. In the searing midday heat of the Nevada desert, a white Jeep Wrangler heads down a desolate strip of dirt road, surrounded on either side by miles of sagebrush and sand. 3 days

McDonald's Generates Buzz With Ad Showing iPhone 8 Mockup

MacRumors McDonald's is generating lots of buzz today after it used an iPhone 8 mockup in an ad promoting... McDonald's is generating lots of buzz today after it used an iPhone 8 mockup in an ad promoting its mymacca's mobile ordering app in Australia. McDonald's promotional email courtesy of MacRumors reader Amir T. The ad, emailed to many customers... 3 days

How to make an AI forget

PHYS.ORG VIDEO We all know what it's like to forget something. A loved one's birthday. A childhood memory. Even people capable of extraordinary memory feats – say, memorising the order of a deck of cards in less than... We all know what it's like to forget something. A loved one's birthday. A childhood memory. Even people capable of extraordinary memory feats – say, memorising the order of a deck of cards in less than 20 seconds – will... 3 days

Govt funds controversial facial recognition tech

Sky News The Home Office plans to invest more in facial recognition technology for the police despite warnings that it could be illegal and concerns over surveillance. The Home Office plans to invest more in facial recognition technology for the police despite warnings that it could be illegal and concerns over surveillance. 3 days

Crunch Report | Apple Spending $1 Billion on Original Content

TechCrunch Apple is spending $1 billion to acquire original content, Workday acquires Pattern, Google Home now lets... Apple is spending $1 billion to acquire original content, Workday acquires Pattern, Google Home now lets you make free phone calls and Andrew Ng is starting an AI fund. All this on Crunch Report! Read More 3 days

Google acquires AIMatter, maker of the Fabby computer vision app

TechCrunch Computer vision — the branch of artificial intelligence that lets computers “see” and process images like... Computer vision — the branch of artificial intelligence that lets computers “see” and process images like humans do (and, actually, often better than us), and then use those images to help run programmes — is at the heart of how... 3 days

Qualcomm bets on AI, acquires machine learning startup - CNET

CNET The chipmaker buys Scyfer with aims to bring artificial intelligence to devices, cars and machines. The chipmaker buys Scyfer with aims to bring artificial intelligence to devices, cars and machines. 3 days

An inside look at Ford’s $1 billion bet on Argo AI

THE VERGE Somewhere between the 14th and 15th floors in a concrete stairwell, Bryan Salesky pauses,... Somewhere between the 14th and 15th floors in a concrete stairwell, Bryan Salesky pauses, searching for the right words to explain his mission for the foreseeable future. He wants to give cars the eyes, ears, and brains they need to... 3 days

How to make your Surface PC work with a third-party camera for Windows Hello face recognition

Windows Central If you're having trouble getting your third-party webcam to work with Windows Hello on a new... If you're having trouble getting your third-party webcam to work with Windows Hello on a new Surface for facial authentication, we have an easy fix. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my recent experiences switching from Mac to... 3 days

Sylvania's colorful new smart bulb syncs with Siri - CNET

CNET Just screw this bulb in, turn it on, and sync with Siri for voice-activated color changes. Worth $45? Just screw this bulb in, turn it on, and sync with Siri for voice-activated color changes. Worth $45? 3 days

Elon Musk: AI Poses Bigger Threat to Humanity Than North Korea

LIVE SCIENCE Elon Musk recently tweeted that North Korea doesn't pose as much of a threat to humanity as the rise of artificial intelligence. Elon Musk recently tweeted that North Korea doesn't pose as much of a threat to humanity as the rise of artificial intelligence. 3 days

Control your Genesis remotely with new Google Assistant app - Roadshow

CNET VIDEO It's as easy as saying, "OK, Google, tell Genesis to start my car." It's as easy as saying, "OK, Google, tell Genesis to start my car." 3 days

Insilico and GSK collaborate to enhance drug discovery process

NEWS MEDICAL Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) research for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research announced today that it has formed a collaboration with... Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) research for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research announced today that it has formed a collaboration with GSK to explore how Insilico's AI capability can enhance its... 3 days

Genesis introduces Google Assistant integration, allows for remote start, locking, unlocking, more

9to5Google When someone buys a car from Genesis, they’re given three complimentary years of the company’s “Connected Services.” These services include the ability to remotely... When someone buys a car from Genesis, they’re given three complimentary years of the company’s “Connected Services.” These services include the ability to remotely lock, unlock, start the vehicle, and much more. Announced today, users will now be able to... 3 days

iDevices launches a light dimmer with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant support

THE VERGE iDevices is expanding its line of smart home products today with a dimmer switch, joining the company’s integrated wall outlets, smart plugs, lights, and... iDevices is expanding its line of smart home products today with a dimmer switch, joining the company’s integrated wall outlets, smart plugs, lights, and more. Like all the iDevice products, the new dimmer switch is particularly notable for working without... 3 days

iDevices Dimmer Switch Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

CNET It doesn't matter if you use Alexa, Siri, or the Google Assistant -- the iDevices Dimmer Switch is ready to listen. It doesn't matter if you use Alexa, Siri, or the Google Assistant -- the iDevices Dimmer Switch is ready to listen. 3 days

iDevices Announces New HomeKit-Compatible Dimmer Switch

MacRumors iDevices, the company behind several HomeKit-enabled light switches and outlets, today announced the debut of its latest product, the Dimmer Switch. iDevices' new Dimmer... iDevices, the company behind several HomeKit-enabled light switches and outlets, today announced the debut of its latest product, the Dimmer Switch. iDevices' new Dimmer Switch, like its wall switches, is an in-wall product designed to replace a traditional light switch.... 3 days

Ground Control launches with CAA to bring entertainment’s biggest stars to Alexa, Siri, and Google

TechCrunch Ever since he first started listening... Ever since he first started listening to KISS on his 2XL robot tape player, former AOL executive Mike Macadaan, knew that voice commands would be the future for computer interactions. That obsession stuck with Macadaan through his long years as... 4 days

Google Pixel 2 Smartphone Will Feature Squeezable Sides and No Headphone Jack

MacRumors Google's second-generation Pixel smartphone will be made by HTC and feature "squeezable" sides to perform different functions, according to a filing with the Federal... Google's second-generation Pixel smartphone will be made by HTC and feature "squeezable" sides to perform different functions, according to a filing with the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday. The filing essentially confirms that the Google Pixel 2 will borrow the... 4 days

Andrew Ng is raising a $150M AI Fund

TechCrunch We knew that Andrew Ng had more than just a series of deep learning courses up his sleeve when he... We knew that Andrew Ng had more than just a series of deep learning courses up his sleeve when he announced the first phase of his deeplearning.ai last week. It’s clear now that the turn of Ng’s three part act... 4 days

The UE Boom 2 and UE Megaboom Bluetooth speakers now have Alexa built in

THE VERGE Logitech’s UE Boom 2 and Megaboom speakers are... Logitech’s UE Boom 2 and Megaboom speakers are some of the best Bluetooth speakers around, and now they’re getting even better with a new software update that adds support for Amazon’s Alexa assistant. The Alexa support — which is available... 4 days

Sylvania Smart Multicolor LED (Apple HomeKit-enabled) review - CNET

CNET Look out, Lifx: The multicolor Sylvania Smart LED works with Siri, needs no hub, and costs $45. Look out, Lifx: The multicolor Sylvania Smart LED works with Siri, needs no hub, and costs $45. 4 days

Beyond HAL: How artificial intelligence is changing space systems

SPACE NEWS The $2.4 billion Mars 2020 mission is just one example of NASA’s increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, although... The $2.4 billion Mars 2020 mission is just one example of NASA’s increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, although the term itself makes some people uneasy. SpaceNews.com 4 days

AI seeks fantasy football challengers

BBC The University of Southampton is challenging fantasy football fans to beat its AI at Premier League predictions. The University of Southampton is challenging fantasy football fans to beat its AI at Premier League predictions. 4 days

Google Allo arrives on the web, only pairs with Android phones at launch

TechCrunch Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to... Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to Gchat, is today available on the web for desktop users. The service, which lets you chat with friends while taking advantage of features like stickers, “smart replies” for one-tap responses,... 4 days

Google Allo arrives on web, only pairs with Android phones at launch

TechCrunch Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to Gchat, is today available on the web for desktop users. The service, which lets... Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to Gchat, is today available on the web for desktop users. The service, which lets you chat with friends while taking advantage of features like stickers, “smart replies” for one-tap responses,... 4 days

Neo-Nazi site moves to dark web after GoDaddy and Google bans

THE VERGE Prominent neo-Nazi news site the Daily Stormer has apparently moved to the dark web... Prominent neo-Nazi news site the Daily Stormer has apparently moved to the dark web after being denied domain registration from Google and GoDaddy. The site’s status page tweeted a link to the new site, which can only be accessed through... 4 days

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich will discuss the future of artificial intelligence and more at Disrupt SF

TechCrunch From smart assistants like... From smart assistants like Alexa and Siri to the latest bleeding edge advancements in robotics, there’s no buzzier buzzwords in the tech world than artificial intelligence. The topic of AI has been a primary focus for Intel’s Brian Krzanich, as... 5 days

Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt Now Remotely Controllable With Wi-Fi Adapter

MacRumors Schlage today released a new Wi-Fi adapter that enables iOS and Android users to control the... Schlage today released a new Wi-Fi adapter that enables iOS and Android users to control the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt away from home. Schlage Sense is a Bluetooth-enabled smart deadbolt compatible with HomeKit, allowing homeowners to control it using Siri... 5 days

Allen-backed AI2 incubator aims to connect AI startups with world-class talent

TechCrunch You can’t swing a cat these days without hitting some incubator or accelerator, or... You can’t swing a cat these days without hitting some incubator or accelerator, or a startup touting its artificial intelligence chops — but for some reason, there are few if any incubators focused just on the AI sector. Seattle’s Allen... 5 days

Qualcomm says new 3D camera capabilities coming to next year’s Android phones, inc infra-red [Video]

9to5Google Qualcomm says that next year’s Snapdragon... Qualcomm says that next year’s Snapdragon processors will offer much more sophisticated 3D camera capabilities, including the ability to use infra-red for facial recognition. In particular, the chipmaker seems to be aiming to ensure that Android flagships can match or... 5 days

Qualcomm suggests Android phones will get same facial-recognition capabilities as iPhone 8 [Video]

9to5Mac It’s looking increasingly like facial recognition will replace Touch ID... It’s looking increasingly like facial recognition will replace Touch ID as the biometric unlock and Apple Pay authorization method in the iPhone 8 – with Apple likely to be selling this as one of the headline features. But any technical advantage... 5 days

Snapchat's New 'Crowd Surf' Feature Stitches Together Users' Concert Videos

MacRumors Snapchat is currently trialling a new concert-related feature on the platform that stitches together individual video... Snapchat is currently trialling a new concert-related feature on the platform that stitches together individual video clips from different users to create one seamless video. Called Crowd Surf, the feature uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to work out when... 5 days

Snapchat’s new ‘Crowd Surf’ feature uses AI to create seamless extended video of big events

9to5Mac VIDEO Snapchat is testing a new feature... Snapchat is testing a new feature called Crowd Surf as it looks to combat increasing competition from Instagram. The new Crowd Surf feature takes individual video clips from various users and combines them together to create the effect of one... 5 days

Snapchat ‘Crowd Surf’ stitches together everyone’s concert videos

TechCrunch Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram. Snapchat “Crowd Surf” uses artificial intelligence machine learning technology... Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram. Snapchat “Crowd Surf” uses artificial intelligence machine learning technology to analyze when lots of people are all recording the same musical performance at the same time. It can then... 5 days

Snapchat “Crowd Surf” stiches together everyone’s concert videos

TechCrunch Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram by turning everyone’s quick video clips from concerts... Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram by turning everyone’s quick video clips from concerts into a much more watchable music video you control. Snapchat “Crowd Surf” uses artificial intelligence machine learning technology to analyze when... 5 days

Sony Introduces New Aftermarket CarPlay and Siri Eyes Free Systems

MacRumors Sony today introduced its new XAV-AX200 in-car audio receiver, which doubles as an aftermarket CarPlay system.... Sony today introduced its new XAV-AX200 in-car audio receiver, which doubles as an aftermarket CarPlay system. Sony's previous-generation XAV-AX100 receiver The double-DIN XAV-AX200 has a 6.4-inch touchscreen, but Sony didn't specify if its capacitive, or resistive like its XAV-AX100 predecessor.... 5 days

Swift Creator and Former Apple Engineer Chris Lattner Joins Google's AI Team

MacRumors Chris Lattner, once responsible for leading the teams behind Xcode and Swift, made headlines earlier this year when he left Apple to work at... Chris Lattner, once responsible for leading the teams behind Xcode and Swift, made headlines earlier this year when he left Apple to work at Tesla. At the time, Lattner told MacRumors the opportunity to work on Tesla's self-driving project with... 5 days

Former Apple lead & Tesla Autopilot head Chris Lattner joining Google Brain to democratize AI

9to5Google VIDEO Earlier this year, the creator of... Earlier this year, the creator of the Swift language and head of Xcode developer tools left Apple to join Tesla. However, by June, Chris Lattner departed as lead of the car maker’s self-driving Autopilot software. The longtime Apple employee today... 5 days

Did Elon Musk’s AI champ destroy humans at video games? It’s complicated

THE VERGE You might not have noticed, but over the weekend a little coup took place. On Friday night, in front of a crowd of thousands,... You might not have noticed, but over the weekend a little coup took place. On Friday night, in front of a crowd of thousands, an AI bot beat a professional human player at Dota 2 — one of the world’s... 5 days

watchOS 4 beta 6 for Apple Watch now available

9to5Mac VIDEO Apple has released the sixth watchOS 4 developer beta for testing on all Apple Watch models. watchOS 4... Apple has released the sixth watchOS 4 developer beta for testing on all Apple Watch models. watchOS 4 brings new watch faces including Siri and Toy Story options, enhanced Music and Workout experiences, Apple News, person to person payments and... 5 days

MIT’s AI streaming software aims to stop those video stutters

TechCrunch MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) wants to ensure your streaming video experience stays... MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) wants to ensure your streaming video experience stays smooth. A research team led by MIT professor Mohammad Alizadeh has developed an artificial intelligence (dubbed ‘Pensieve’) that can select the best algorithms for... 5 days

Review: Photolemur, the Mac app that uses AI to automatically edit your snapshots

9to5Mac One of the problems of being a keen photographer is... One of the problems of being a keen photographer is that it’s easy to slip into a mode where you treat every photograph as if it were a professional assignment. You can end up carrying around a lot of kit,... 5 days

Google now recognizes 119 languages for voice-to-text dictation

THE VERGE If you’re too lazy to type, Google’s speech-to-text recognition has added another 21 languages today. That brings support to 119... If you’re too lazy to type, Google’s speech-to-text recognition has added another 21 languages today. That brings support to 119 language varieties for users who want to dictate a message to their phone, which Google claims is three times faster... 5 days

Google’s voice typing tech adds support for 30 more languages, reaching further into Africa, India

TechCrunch Google today is expanding its speech... Google today is expanding its speech recognition capabilities to support dozens of new languages, particularly those in emerging markets in India and Africa, the company announced this morning. That means more people around the world will gain the ability to... 5 days

Elon Musk warns about dangers of AI, Moto X4 leaks video - CNET

CNET The biggest news in tech: Elon Musk says artificial intelligence could be more dangerous than North Korea, while Moto X4 hints dual... The biggest news in tech: Elon Musk says artificial intelligence could be more dangerous than North Korea, while Moto X4 hints dual cameras and 4K shooting. 6 days

Former Microsoft exec reveals why Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant beat Cortana

THE VERGE Microsoft’s former AI expert, Qi Lu, moved to Chinese search giant Baidu earlier this... Microsoft’s former AI expert, Qi Lu, moved to Chinese search giant Baidu earlier this year. Lu spent time working on Cortana and Microsoft’s bot platform whilst he was at the software giant, along with heading up the company’s Bing search... 6 days

My favorite game has been invaded by killer AI bots and Elon Musk hype

THE VERGE VIDEO Elon Musk is a hype merchant, and this... Elon Musk is a hype merchant, and this weekend his Twitter account served up a generous serving of hoopla for the OpenAI bots that were destroying the best Dota 2 players in the world. As a veteran Dota player and... 6 days

LG V30: Floating bar, always-on display, facial recognition teased with LG’s UX 6.0+

9to5Google Despite still being more than two weeks away from being... Despite still being more than two weeks away from being announced, LG has already published details about the V30’s software. This includes the handset’s floating bar, new ways to unlock the device, and new features coming to the always-on display…... 6 days

Why AI is now at the heart of our innovation economy

TechCrunch We humans use machines as tools — and the advent of AI doesn’t change... We humans use machines as tools — and the advent of AI doesn’t change this. “Machines aren’t rational,” argues Hilary Mason, implying that there are many more important things for us to worry about than an imminent singularity. Read More 6 days

Google Assistant is basically useless thanks to latest Android Wear bug

9to5Google VIDEO Android Wear 2.0 brought a lot of big changes to Google’s wearable version of... Android Wear 2.0 brought a lot of big changes to Google’s wearable version of the Android OS — one of those highlights being Google Assistant. Unfortunately, a lot of Android Wear users are now reporting a bug that essentially renders... 6 days