How a new type of AI is helping police skirt facial recognition bans
Police and federal agencies have found a controversial new way to skirt the growing patchwork…
The Download: a new form of AI surveillance, and the US and China’s tariff deal
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
How cloud and AI transform and improve customer experiences
As AI technologies become increasingly mainstream, there’s mounting competitive pressure to transform traditional infrastructures and…
World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007 and Quake
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to…
A small bicycle handlebar sensor can help map a region's riskiest bike routes
While things like rain or hills can keep people from cycling, a major impediment is…
Your gut microbes might encourage criminal behavior
A few years ago, a Belgian man in his 30s drove into a lamppost. Twice.…
A new AI translation system for headphones clones multiple voices simultaneously
Imagine going for dinner with a group of friends who switch in and out of…
The Download: AI headphone translation, and the link between microbes and our behavior
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns
The growing use of smart home devices is undermining the privacy and safety of domestic…
Personalized social media features could help users manage time and well-being
Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more…