Aug 02
Still, the Department of Homeland Security says it “remains committed to environmental stewardship.”
Aug 02
States have standing to fight a lawsuit threatening billions in funding for health insurers, an appeals court said.
Aug 02
Everyone’s into smart assistant and smart speakers this days. Unsurprisingly, so is Facebook. Although Facebook hasn’t formally jumped on the AI-powered assistant train yet, the social network giant, and Zuckerberg himself, has made their interest known. But perhaps more interesting is the tip that Facebook is working on two smart home devices, including a laptop-sized video chat tablet, that will … Continue reading
Aug 02
Snap’s hardware business could soon extend well beyond cute-looking camera glasses. Sources speaking to The Information understand that the Snapchat creator is in discussions to buy Zero Zero Robotics, best known for its selfie-oriented Hover Camera…
Aug 02
StarCraft used to be the belle of the ball when it came to eSports, but times have changed. While it still has a viable competitive scene, you’re more likely to hear about Dota 2, League of Legends or even a classic rival like CS:GO. Don’t tell tha…
Aug 02
Motorola’s latest high-end flagship definitely made its presence felt, though not all in good ways. It reminded users that shatterproof does not mean scratchproof. And while it was surprisingly available outside of the usual Verizon exclusivity, it shocked prospective buyers with a price tag that skyrocketed to as much as $850, if you buy it unlocked from Motorola itself. Now … Continue reading
Aug 02
Popular iOS photo editing app, VSCO, keeps adding new tools for photographers looking to tweak their still images. The company has included RAW support, simplified capture features, a Collections system to track other people’s photos that you like an…
Aug 02
With the launch of HomeKit, it is clear that Apple is interested in linking up our smart devices at home to help create an automated living experience, where we can control things like our coffee machines, thermostats, locks, and more automatically. We’ve also seen Apple expand their automated efforts in self-driving car technology, but that’s not all the company is focused on.
During an earnings call with investors, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook spoke about the company’s AI efforts and how it will go beyond just self-driving cars. According to Cook, “[Autonomous] systems can be used in a variety of ways. A vehicle is only one, but there are many different areas of it. And I don’t want to go any further with that.”
He goes on to add, “We are very focused on autonomous systems. We do have a large project going, and are making a big investment in this. From our point of view, autonomy is sort of the mother of all AI projects.” Exactly what this “large project” is remains to be seen, but like we said Apple has been pushing to make HomeKit more mainstream, not to mention the launch of HomePod which will sort of act as a voice-controlled hub for iOS devices, but we suppose this is something we’ll just have to wait and see.
Apple Is Going To Be Very Focused On Autonomous Systems , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Aug 02
Despite being initially laughed at over its design and its price tag, Apple’s AirPods have actually become quite a hit amongst consumers. Sure it is expensive, but if there is one thing many reviewers can agree on is that despite its design, for the most part it does stay in your ears, the sound quality is decent, and the pairing is pretty damn seamless.
Unfortunately it seems that supply of the AirPods is a bit constrained due to overwhelming popularity, but that’s something that Apple will be addressing. Speaking during Apple’s earnings call today, the company’s CEO Tim Cook noted that Apple is boosting production to help meet the demand for the headphones.
Cook was quoted as saying, “We have increased production capacity for AirPods and are working very hard to get them to customers as quickly as we can, but we are still not able to meet the strong level of demand.” It is unclear as to why there is a shortage of AirPods at the moment, so we can only speculate it could be due to the strong demand for them.
Alternatively it could also be due to the rumored production problems that caused their launch to be delayed in the first place, but we can’t say for sure, but either way these headphones are pretty popular to the point where some think that it has the potential to do much better than other Apple products like the Apple Watch.
Apple To Boost AirPods Production Following Supply Issues , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Aug 02
Lyft has been on a partnership spree recently. They have teamed up with not only Taco Bell, but recently they also announced a partnership with Disney, and it looks like they’re not quite done just yet. Lyft has recently announced that they will be working with Amtrak in that passengers on Amtrak can now request for a Lyft ride within the Amtrak app.
According to Lyft, “At Lyft, our mission is to improve transportation in the cities we call home for both riders and drivers. To help close the gap between public transit and your doorstep, we’re teaming up with Amtrak. Rides to transit stations are among Lyft’s most popular routes, making up 25% of rides in Chicago alone. With this partnership, it’s easier than ever to get there: Simply request a ride directly from Amtrak’s app.”
They add, “Together, Lyft and Amtrak create a seamless solution with no need for parking, cash, or rides from unreliable relatives.” The best part is that Lyft will also be offering riders a discount of $5 each on their first four rides, and all they have to do is use the code AMTRAKLYFT when booking their ride to get $5 off, which depending on how far you stay from the train station, could basically mean an almost-free ride.
Passengers Can Now Request A Lyft Ride Within Amtrak’s App , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
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