One area of AI that’s red-hot is virtual agents — smart software that companies are building to chat with their customers through text, voice, or a web chat box. IBM says it has emerged as the only serious provider of this technology for the enterprise. Rob Thomas, general manager at IBM overseeing data and AI, recently sat down with VentureBeat founder Matt Marshall for an interview.
Thomas…
This is a preview of the Galaxy S11 design or rather a mid-range interpretation of it. The new Galaxy A series targets a wider audience than the upcoming flagships and its real competition is the aggressively-priced premium mid-rangers coming out of China.
You can view the…
5 areas of focus when adopting AI in your organization
December 15, 2019
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize financial services. According to the MIT Sloan and Boston Consulting Group’s 2019 Global Executive Study and Research Report, 90% of respondents agree that AI represents a business opportunity for their companies.
This week’s top stories: iOS 13.3, Apple Card updates, Mac Pro + Pro Display XDR, more
December 15, 2019
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It seems that Motorola has very carefully picked the launch markets for the Moto One Hyper – the US, Brazil and (soon) the UK. Spotty support for LTE bands along with import fees keeps the competitive Chinese brands out of those markets, which changes the value-for-money…
Chrome 79 for Android rolled out earlier this week with phishing protections and the ability to reorder bookmarks. A WebView issue related to that version is affecting third-party Android apps and causing user data loss.
Some apps are not native and essentially just…
Flashback: the Nokia Lumia 800 was created by transplanting WP7 into Nokia N9's body
December 15, 2019
Last week we covered the Nokia N9 story, this week we said goodbye to Windows for phones. This makes it the perfect time to look at the life of the Nokia Lumia 800 the first Windows Phone handset from the Finns.
We mentioned that the first Lumias reused the N9 polycarbonate body, but the truth runs deeper than that the Sea Ray phone was originally a CDMA version of the Nokia N9 intended…
'Red Dead Redemption 2' photo and story modes come to PS4
December 15, 2019
This weekend’s Red Dead Redemption 2 update isn’t just about running a moonshine business — it’s also about bringing more parity between PC and console players. PS4 players now have access to the Photo Mode and Story Mode features that premiered…
TiVo's iPhone app finally streams shows using cellular data
December 15, 2019
Believe it or not, TiVo has required that iOS users stream recordings on WiFi for the past seven years. Yes, despite the rise of fast and (theoretically) unlimited mobile data, you couldn’t catch up on shows during your commute. Reason has prevailed at last, however.
'Fortnite' adds lightsabers following Star Wars event
December 14, 2019
If you wanted to attend Fortnite‘s Star Wars event but missed out, you’re probably experiencing a twinge of regret right now. The event included an expected Rise of Skywalker clip and a virtual appearance by director J.J. Abrams, but it also gave people lightsabers (and blasters) — and yes, they’re available outside the event. Suddenly, the notorious mechs from earlier…
