Sexism is still a thing at Microsoft's GDC party
Microsoft hired a bunch of women wearing very little clothing to dance and socialize with people at the company’s official Game Developers Conference after-party last night in San Francisco, Business Insider reports. It’s crazy that Microsoft would so blatantly sexualize women — for a few reasons. For one, don’t tech companies realize that it’s not okay to do that anymore? Over the last couple of years, conferences have gotten better about not using “booth babes†to get people to..>> view originalAlleged parts leaks suggests Apple could boost battery life, feature ceramic body with 'iPhone 7'
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PlayStation VR Pre-Orders in North America Open on March 22 for $499 USD/$699 CAD At 7am PT/10am ET on Tuesday, March 22, retailers in North America will open up pre-orders for the $499.99 USD/$699.99 CAD PlayStation VR Launch Bundle. This Launch Bundle is available exclusively for pre-sale and quantities will be limited. Here’s what’s included: PlayStation VR headset PlayStation VR cables Stereo Headphones PlayStation VR Demo Disc PlayStation Camera 2 PlayStation Move Controllers PlayStatio..>> view originalFormer Homeland Security Chief Talks Apple, FBI, And Encryption
Earlier this month, a group of former top government officials came out to say they sided with Apple in its refusal to help the FBI crack into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff was among those siding with the world’s most profitable company. He argued that developing software to weaken the iPhone’s existing protections would be like “creating a bacterial biological weapon” that could also be used by criminals...>> view originalFBI and NHTSA say car hacking is real, offer tips to keep you safe
Worried about your car being hacked? The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are, too, and they've published some handy tips to keep you and your ride safe.A changing worldNot so long ago, hacking cars was an unfeasible endeavor--or at least, very, very cumbersome. Remember back in 2013 when a couple of guys hacked a Toyota Prius, but had to be in the car, with wires running to the dashboard, to wreak havoc on it? It wasn't what most of us woul..>> view originalWhy Google Wants to Sell Its Robots: Reality Is Hard
It’s been a week of extremes for Google’s artificial intelligence efforts, as the company luxuriates in the afterglow of winning a board game tournament against one of the world’s top players, while it privately tries to sell one of its most visible robotics efforts.Google’s decision to try to shed its Boston Dynamics robotics group highlights a fundamental research problem: software is far easier to develop and test than hardware. That’s especially true when dealing with artificial intelligenc..>> view originalTwitter's Jack Dorsey takes on censorship, trolls and the 140-character limit
In a morning news television interview today, Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey said the company doesn't censor users' tweets, and the company's not doing away with the 140-character message limit. Dorsey gave a wide-ranging interview to Matt Lauer on The Today Show, marking the tenth anniversary of the micro-blogging site. Twitter has gained a huge mainstream following but still struggles with its bottom line, attracting new users and the loss of key employees. Twitter "is the easi..>> view originalMicrosoft, Lowe's Partner For HoloLens-Powered Kitchen Remodel Demos
Microsoft, Lowe's Partner For HoloLens-Powered Kitchen Remodel Demos Having trouble deciding which cabinets would look best with that glass backsplash your eyeing for your kitchen redesign? Virtual reality can help. Thinking of taking on a kitchen remodel? Microsoft and Lowe's aim to ease the process, using the power of holograms. Redmond on Friday announced it is partnering with the home improvement chain to launch HoloLens-powered kitchen remod..>> view original
Friday, March 18, 2016
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