Yesterday, Nikon released a beta version of its Webcam Utility software for macOS. Like the Windows version, released back on August 6, the macOS utility will allow owners of Nikon Z series and DSLR camera owners to use their compatible cameras as webcams with popular livestreaming and video conferencing software via USB.
The macOS version of the Webcam Utility appears to function…
Facebook’s Dynabench aims to make AI models more robust through distributed human workers
September 24, 2020
Facebook today introduced Dynabench, a platform for AI data collection and benchmarking that uses humans and models “in the loop” to create challenging test data sets. Leveraging a technique called dynamic adversarial data collection, Dynabench measures how easily humans…
How Kodak is Seeking to Reinvent Itself After Failing to Adapt
September 24, 2020
The Wall Street Journal recently released a mini-doc that tells the entire story of Kodak—a story of a once-dominant company that made its name in film, and is now seeking to reinvent itself as a drug company after struggling to adapt to a future they, in fact, helped to…
Tesla is building Cybertruck Supercharger stalls
September 24, 2020
Tesla is building new Supercharger stalls just for the Cybertruck, its upcoming pickup truck, according to new documents.
As we recently reported, Tesla is currently greatly expanding its Supercharger network, especially in the Los Angeles area. We are now learning about a new Supercharger station being deployed in Pasadena.
Tesla is planning 20 new Supercharger stalls in a parking lot near…
After Math: Ninja pulls the old 'Twitcheroo'
September 24, 2020
Despite only being four days long, this week has been chock full of shocking tech reveals and revelations, what with the Xbox Series S leaks and Ninja’s surprise return to Twitch. Here are some of the headline highlights from the past week.
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Xbox Series S leak reveals $299 price
September 24, 2020
Update: The leaks were true: Microsoft has confirmed the Xbox Series S will cost $299 and deliver “next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever.”
Back in mid-August, the packaging of what appeared to be a controller for the Xbox Series S was leaked online, pretty much…
Pop star Ava Max will hold an album launch party in Roblox
September 24, 2020
Ava Max is holding an album launch party in an unexpected place: the virtual realm of Roblox. The pop star will be part of what’s described as “a first-of-its-kind immersive album launch party and virtual fan meetup” to celebrate the release of her new album Heaven & Hell.
It will feature a variety of events, including a Q&A with the artist, a performance of some new songs, a merch…
Close look at Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV prototype [Gallery]
September 24, 2020
Tesla’s Cyberquad electric ATV prototype had its first public outing this week since the unveiling last year and here we bring you a closer look with a gallery of pictures.
When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck last year, CEO Elon Musk had a little “one more thing”…
Watch us unbox Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 2 live at 4PM ET
September 24, 2020
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is officially official, but it&aposll be a few weeks before Samsung starts shipping to the masses and we know some people just can&apost wait that long. Since you&aposve decided to click on this story, we&aposre assuming that means you, so…
OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 rolls out for OnePlus 8 series w/ custom ambient display options, more
September 24, 2020
Android 11 might already be available, but as OEMs shoehorn their skins into the latest OS build, plenty of beta phases are concurrently running. The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2, which is based upon Android 11, is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 series with some interesting ambient Always-on display upgrades.
The very first OxygenOS 11 Beta update wasn’t quite fully formed when it dropped a few…
