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- Artificial intelligence remains key as Intel buys Nervana
On Monday, the chipmaker said it had acquired the deep learning startup, making it one of several tech firms increasingly focused on artificial intelligence.
- First LookIs Pokémon Go racially biased?
#mypokehood raises the question: Why are there fewer Pokémon stops in minority neighborhoods?
- Study: Video games beat Facebook at improving test scores
Teenagers who are frequent video game players are more likely to be able to improve their test scores, compared to social media users, says a new study.
- Do we all really need to keep changing our passwords?
The chief technologist at the FTC says frequent password can actually harm security, but some security administrators are still pushing back.
- First LookFacebook sneaks ads past blockers, hopes you won't mind
Facebook has discovered a way to disguise its ads so adblockers can't stop them. But they're also working to offer users ways to opt out and less annoying advertising.
- First LookWhite House open-source software policy goes live
Government agencies must now make their software open sourced, but will that pose a problem for national security?
- First LookWill Facebook finally succeed in bringing Wi-Fi to rural India?
Facebook will try – again – with a plan to offer Wi-Fi to rural and poor communities in India, after the company's first attempt was blocked in February.
- First LookDegas' mysterious portrait revealed: How X-rays help 'find' old artwork
Modern X-ray imaging technology gives art historians and scientists the opportunity to view hidden masterpieces in full color.
- Emojis show more than feelings: how the icons reflect social issues, too
Emoji changes are often made to help users express a more sophisticated range of meaning, but many innovations also stem from concerns about social issues.
- You won't believe what Facebook is doing to clickbait headlines!
Facebook has developed a new algorithm to prevent clickbait headlines from appearing in feeds.
- Taking time off from tech: How many people need to 'digital detox'?
A recent Ofcom study on internet use in Britain revealed that while most adults spend significant amounts of time online each day, many are also choosing to consciously 'detox' from the digital world.
- Half a million drones in the US, now poised to go mainstream
Once viewed as a form of renegade technology, the field of drones is now being seen as an upstart industry, rich with economic potential.
- Will Instagram's new Stories feature encourage product placement?
The feature is intended to encourage users to post more candid images. But a growing number of posts hawking products could limit that push for authenticity.
- China will test a bus that beats traffic by riding over it
The revolutionary TEB-1 carries hundreds of passengers above traffic-congested roadways, in China's latest strategy to ease overburdened roads in the densely populated country.
- How you might soon be able to 'play' with the cats in cat videos
Researchers at MIT say they've found a way for viewers to 'touch' objects that appear on a screen.
- First LookInstagram takes a page from Snapchat with Stories launch
Instagram announced the arrival of a secondary feed of ephemeral content that will disappear within 24 hours – just like Snapchat.
- First LookVideo ads could come to Facebook Live. Good idea?
Facebook will try interrupting its live broadcast with 15-second video ads. Some call the development inevitable.
- Why the Magic Kingdom wants to track your feet
Disney World recently secured a patent for foot-tracking technology from the US Patent and Trademark Office that could customize user experiences and gather user data.
- First LookA tech pioneer in Singapore plans to test self-driving taxis
The first of the self-driving taxis will have human drivers, but the plan is to phase humans out in 2019.
- First LookPokémon Go creators remove a key feature, risking users' wrath
The enormous popularity of Pokémon Go has created multiple challenges for the game's creator. Are fans starting to turn on the company?