AI & RoboticsNews

When AI flags the ruler, not the tumor — and other arguments for abolishing the black box (VB Live)

March 26, 2021
AI helps health care experts do their jobs efficiently and effectively, but it needs to be used responsibly, ethically, and equitably. In this VB Live event, get an in-depth perspective on the strengths and limitations of data, AI methodology and more. Hear more from Brian Christian during our VB Live event on March 31. Register here for free. One of the big issues that exists within AI…
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Consumer Reports crowns iPhone 12 Pro Max as one of the ‘best smartphones of 2021’

March 26, 2021
Consumer Reports has published its breakdown of what it calls the “best smartphones of 2021.” This list breaks down the best smartphones of the year, and somewhat surprisingly, the publication ranks the iPhone 12 Pro Max as the “best iPhone” to buy. What’s surprising about the Consumer Reports recommendation of the iPhone 12 Pro Max is that rarely does the publication endorse Apple’s…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

EGEB: New York City housing authority residents install their own solar

March 26, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): New York City’s Community Power program creates solar installation jobs for housing authority residents and saves them money on energy bills. Los Angeles now has a road map for 100% clean energy with a new study from the NREL. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar…
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MobileNews

OnePlus 8 vs. OnePlus 9: Worth the upgrade? [Video]

March 26, 2021
The OnePlus 9 is one of the biggest leaps over the previous mainline generation in recent years providing some major “core” improvements over the OnePlus 8, but we’re here to examine if an upgrade is actually worth it. 2021 is a landmark year for OnePlus. A new…
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How to edit pictures in Google Photos and which features require Google One

March 26, 2021
Google Photos makes it easy to backup, organize, and share your memories, but did you know it has handy edit options as well? Earlier this year, Google brought more editing features to users, but quite a few are locked behind a paywall. Here’s how to edit pictures in Google Photos and what Google One subscribers get as a bonus. Table of contents How to edit pictures in Google Photos What…
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