AI is here and many companies are embracing it wholeheartedly but some companies like Microsoft want a regulator in place to oversee AI and its uses particularly in the field of facial recognition tech like Amazon's Rekognition which could be misused by authorities as well as hackers to snoop on individuals. It has stepped up its call for regulation of facial recognition tech. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Wants to Stop AI’s ‘Race to the Bottom’
5G: What to know, why you should be excited, and how it will impact you
5G is coming soon. And although it seems pretty clear Apple is going to skip the next-gen wireless service in the 2019 iPhone, most Android manufacturers have made one thing certain: they’ll have at least one 5G offering as early as summer 2019. We’ve been hearing about how 5G is bringing the next-generation of wireless service for years now. However, with casual internet … [Read more...] about 5G: What to know, why you should be excited, and how it will impact you
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8cx, an “extreme” processor for Windows laptops that it says is the first 7nm chip for a PC platform
Intel has been dominating PC and laptop chips market ever since it launched the 386 chips way back in 1990s. Similarly, Qualcomm has been the dominating smartphone chip market ever since Android smartphones became popular. Now Qualcomm intends to take on Intel in PC and laptop arena with its latest Snapdragon 8cx chip. In Snapdragon 8cx, the “X” stands for “extreme.” That’s … [Read more...] about Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8cx, an “extreme” processor for Windows laptops that it says is the first 7nm chip for a PC platform
California imposes new regulations on ‘internet of things’ devices
As people shop for loved ones this holiday season, internet-enabled gadgets are often at the top of the list. These gifts may be an automated vacuum cleaner, a doorbell with a camera or a Furbacca, a toy that combines Furby and Chewbacca and interacts with a smart device. These contraptions—collectively referred to as the “internet of things”—are ubiquitous. However, they often … [Read more...] about California imposes new regulations on ‘internet of things’ devices
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Built On Blockchain And Advanced With AI
Read why Darryn Pollock says that the fourth industrial revolution will be built around blockchain technology on Forbes : Blockchain technology is so synonymous with cryptocurrencies, and especially Bitcoin that it is almost like the financial sector has usurped its potential. In times like these, where an investing bear market has befallen the cryptocurrency space, it is easy … [Read more...] about The Fourth Industrial Revolution Built On Blockchain And Advanced With AI