MobileNews

Dark mode is coming to WhatsApp for Android

January 22, 2020
For such a simple feature, dark mode really does split the masses. Some love the white on black theme that it offers, whereas others (we see you in the comments) routinely question “why is this news?!” If you fall in the former camp you’re a regular WhatsApp user, it’s time to get excited because Facebook’s popular messaging app is joining the fray. Thanks…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Why the hybrid AI compromise isn’t a solution at all

January 22, 2020
Presented by Ople.ai In recent years, AI has emerged as an undisputed competitive advantage, which means smart business leaders facing the digital transformation have some really familiar questions: How do you measure success? What questions do you need to ask to ensure…
AI & RoboticsNews

Facebook's new robot AI can get around efficiently without using a map

January 22, 2020
It’s already possible for robots to navigate without maps, but having them navigate well is another matter. You don’t want them to waste time backtracking, let alone fall down if they bump into an unexpected obstacle. Facebook might have a solution. It recently developed a distributed reinforcement learning algorithm that not only reaches its destination 99.9 percent of the time…
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GamingNews

Is this the back of the Xbox Series X?

January 22, 2020
Behold the derrière of the Xbox Series X. Images of an alleged prototype have surfaced on Twitter and the gaming forum Neogaf, hinting at the various ports that will be available on Microsoft’s next console. Thurrott‘s Brad Sams believes they are…
AI & RoboticsNews

LumApps raises $70 million to fuel development of AI for its workplace collaboration platform

January 22, 2020
LumApps has raised a $70 million round of venture capital as the Paris-based startup seeks to bring more AI and machine learning capabilities to its workplace collaboration platform. The company’s Social Intranet service is deployed internally by companies with the goal of connecting employees so they can share information and communicate across all departments. Social Intranet integrates with…
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MobileNews

Apple reportedly asks TSMC to increase A13 chip production to keep up with iPhone 11 demand

January 22, 2020
Apple is reportedly asking its chipmaker TSMC to increase production of the A13 processor due to higher-than-anticipated iPhone 11 demand. reports that the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are selling particularly well in China. The report says that the demand for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro is “outperforming the market and Apple’s expectations.” In turn, Apple is asking TSMC to increase…
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