AI & RoboticsNews

Brookings: AI will heavily affect tech and white-collar jobs

November 20, 2019
AI is set to have a big impact on high-wage, white-collar, and tech jobs, according to a new Brookings Institution study released today. The report analyzes overlap between job descriptions and patent database text, using NLP to assign each job an exposure score. “High-tech digital services such as software publishing and computer system design — that before had low automation susceptibility…
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GamingNews

Google Stadia’s data use is over 100MB per minute at 1080p

November 20, 2019
Google Stadia is every bit the data hog that everyone was expecting. The service warns that it can use between 4.5GB and 20GB of data per hour. Where you’ll fall within that range depends on the quality of the video feed you get from Stadia. But I didn’t want to just…
ComputersNews

HP rejects Xerox buyout offer

November 18, 2019
HP has been receiving buyout offers as of late, but it’s not ready to lose its independence — at least, not yet. Thetech pioneerhasrejecteda Xerox proposal to buy the company for $22 per share, arguing that the current offer…
AI & RoboticsNews

Jensen Huang interview — Nvidia can shake off rivals that have complicated and untested AI solutions

November 18, 2019
Intel just announced its first graphics processing unit (GPU), the Ponte Vecchio, to compete with Nvidia for handling AI in supercomputers. But Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang isn’t worried. I spoke with Huang on a brief call after his company posted $3.01 billion in revenue for the quarter ended October 31. Both gaming graphics chips and hyperscale datacenter GPUs are going strong, enabling the company…
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GamingNews

BioWare may revamp 'Anthem' in a bid to save it

November 17, 2019
There’s no question that BioWare has struggled with Anthem between bugs and basic mechanics, and has made significant gameplay changes in a bid to keep its shared world shooter alive. However, the developer might soon resort to more drastic measures. Kotaku sources say BioWare and EA are readying a revamp of the Destiny-like game nicknamed “Anthem 2.0” or “Anthem…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Is AI in a golden age or on the verge of a new winter?

November 16, 2019
The global rush forward of AI development continues at a breakneck pace and shows no signs of stopping. Stanford University recently called on the U.S. government to make a $120 billion investment in the nation’s AI ecosystem over the course of the next 10 years, and…
GamingNews

The 15th anniversary of 'Halo 2'

November 16, 2019
When ‘Halo 2’ invaded planet earth Anthony John Agnello, The Ringer In the latest installment of “things that will make you feel old,” Halo 2 was released on November 9, 2004 — which makes it 15 years old. The Ringer takes an in-depth look at…
MobileNews

AirPods Pro pack ‘significant’ sound quality upgrades, but Galaxy Buds still best

November 16, 2019
AirPods Pro have earned widespread praise since their release last month thanks to sound quality improvements, noise cancellation, and more. Consumer Reports is now out with its full review of AirPods Pro, and those improvements seemingly aren’t enough to take the top-rated crown from Samsung. In general, Consumer Reports has always said that if audio is an important factor for you, you “could…
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