Axon opens ethics board to guide its use of AI in body cameras

Axon (formerly Taser) is keenly aware of the potential for Orwellian abuses of facial recognition, and it’s taking an unusual step to avoid creating that drama with its body cameras and other image recognition systems. The police- and military-focus…

Apple's iTunes software comes to the Windows Store

Nearly a year after it was originally announced and several months later than planned, iTunes is finally available via the Windows Store. While functionally it’s the same as installing from a regular download the way Windows users always have used th…

GOP Food Stamp Bill Might Be Harsh Enough To Pass The House

The bill might push more people off benefits than previously thought.

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Is A Horror Movie Women Can’t Stop Watching

Let’s break down the show’s eerie parallels to our current news cycle. And attempt to avoid having a panic attack.

2 Arizona Women Are Accused Of Performing Dangerous Dental Surgeries

One alleged victim claims she got a serious infection after they extracted several teeth.

Bill Cosby Yells At Prosecutor After Guilty Verdict: ‘You A**hole!’

Cosby’s outburst came after the prosecutor said the comedian was a flight risk.

Woman Delivers Her Own Baby Alone In A Hotel Using Just YouTube Videos

Oh, and did we mention this all happened in a foreign country?

Will Google “kill” Android to beat Apple?

Back a few years ago, before the most major pouring out of popularity for smartphones, there was AOSP. That’s the Android Open Source Project – and it still exists today. With the latest developments in AOSP with regard to Google’s next operating system development, Fuchsia, I wondered today: Will Google maintain Android? Google makes some money with Android. They do … Continue reading

YouTube Remix tipped to replace Google Play Music in coming months

Google may be planning to kill off Google Play Music and replace it with a new one called YouTube Remix in the near future. The Remix platform first surfaced in a report last year; according to the rumors, the service is an on-demand music offering that could take on Spotify. Though many official details are still missing, a new report … Continue reading

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