The impact of AI on people who identify as queer is an underexplored area that ethicists and researchers need to consider, along with including more queer voices in their work. That’s according to a recent study from Google’s DeepMind that looked at the positive and negative effects of AI on people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or asexual. Coauthors of a paper on the…
Less Combat Center Focus, More Small-Unit Skills: Army to Release New Training Manual
February 19, 2021
Vehicles with the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, line up for a convoy, September 17th, at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California, Sept. 17, 2020. (Jared Simmons/U.S. Army)
The Army will soon release a new training manual as it…
Microsoft gives older games FPS Boost on Xbox Series S and X
February 19, 2021
Starting today, Microsoft has enabled FPS Boost for five popular titles on the new Xbox Series X and S consoles – Far Cry 4, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Sniper Elite 4, UFC 4, and Watch Dogs 2.
FPS Boost will do what its name suggests – boost the frames per second…
iOS 14: How to use detailed cycling directions in Apple Maps [U]
February 19, 2021
A valuable update to Apple Maps that came with iOS 14 is cycling directions. While Google Maps has had this feature for some time, Apple goes a step further by including if you’ll be using bike lanes or side roads on your route, a toggle to avoid busy roads or hills, and more. Read along for a look at how to use the Apple Maps cycling directions in iOS 14.
Update 2/18: Apple has expanded…
Matterport iOS app adds iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Pro LiDAR support for creating 3D models
February 19, 2021
Apple’s aspirations for AR have yet to make mainstream waves but we’re seeing improvements for some of most popular early use cases like 3D modeling. Matterport for iOS, an app that makes it easy to create a 3D model of any space with your iPhone or iPad has released an…
Apple launches 2021 Platform Security guide with iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, Apple Silicon deep dive
February 19, 2021
Apple has published its 2021 update to its Platform Security guide today along with refreshing the Apple Platform Security landing page. The latest guide goes in-depth on the new and updated security features that have arrived with iOS 14, macOS 11 Big Sur, Apple Silicon…
Samsung becomes the unofficial worst offender for killing background apps on Android
February 19, 2021
Samsung has made some major strides over the past few years in building up its One UI skin as one of the best versions of Android on the market. Well, it seems things are headed back in the wrong direction. Apparently, Samsung introduced some aggressive background app killing policies in Android 11 that top the charts in the worst ways.
Don’tKillMyApp is an independent website that ranks…
Apple TV now available on Chromecast with Google TV
February 19, 2021
As announced in December, Apple TV is now available globally on the Chromecast with Google TV. The new app allows you to watch original Apple TV+ content, as well as access existing iTunes movie and television show purchases.
The UI is quite straightforward, with a bar at…
Google launches Android 12 Developer Preview for Pixel phones
February 19, 2021
Later this year, Google’s mobile operating system will get a massive visual overhaul and more privacy controls. The months-long process to a consumer release starts today with the Android 12 Developer Preview.
This is the sixth year that Google is giving the public an…
The very first look at Android 12 has just arrived courtesy of the developer preview release. The beta program meant for the public won’t be available for a few months yet, but if you just can’t wait to get your hands on the next version of Android, here’s how to install the Android 12 Developer Preview on Google Pixel devices.
Note: As a developer preview, Android 12 will likely be…
