DeepMind today detailed a collaboration with Google that reportedly improved the accuracy of real-time driving ETAs in Google Maps and Google Maps Platform APIs by up to 50% in some regions, including Berlin, Jakarta, São Paulo, Sydney, Tokyo, and Washington D.C. Through the use of machine learning techniques, DeepMind claims it minimized traffic prediction inaccuracies by incorporating…
Nintendo hamstrings Super Mario 3D All-Stars by being Nintendo
September 3, 2020
It finally happened! Nintendo revealed its plans for the Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. And while I’m happy and excited, Nintendo is still being weird about it.
A lot of this has to do with the event’s marquee attraction: Super Mario 3D All-Stars. I’ve been…
A couple of days ago, Canon Australia announced that it would be shutting down its online store, essentially ceasing direct sales on the continent. Why? According to Canon, they want to “support local retail partners” by sending customers their way.
The announcement was…
On Tuesday, Microsoft introduced Video Authenticator, a new AI-powered tool that analyzes still images and videos to determine the likelihood that they feature digital manipulation. The tool is designed to address the growing problem of ‘deepfakes,’ a type of highly realistic manipulated content generated or modified by artificial intelligence systems.
Deepfake refers to images, videos…
Nintendo is going back to the beginning with a modern version of its original Game & Watch handheld that’s been revamped with a full-color LCD. It can play Super Mario Bros. in honor of the franchise’s 35th anniversary. The new handled was announced during a surprise…
TCL announces two Android tablets, new true wireless earbuds, and a smartwatch for seniors
September 3, 2020
As part of its IFA 2020 announcements, TCL is today launching a slew of new gadgets including a pair of tablets, new true wireless earbuds, and a smartwatch for seniors.
The Android tablets are perhaps the most interesting products of the bunch, as the higher-end model…
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a Switch racer that uses RC cars
September 3, 2020
During a surprise announcement today, Nintendo revealed the latest Mario Kart — and it’s an unexpected one. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a racing game, but one where players use their Switch to drive remote-controlled cars. The cars, along with a virtual racecourse, then appear on the Switch’s screen. It’s sort of an augmented reality take on the iconic racer, and it was developed in…
Nintendo is bringing Super Mario 3D World to the Switch with an “enhanced” version. The developer announced the news today during a special Mario-themed Nintendo Direct, celebrating the original game’s 35th anniversary.
Released on the Wii U in 2013, Super Mario 3D…
Nintendo is turning the original Super Mario Bros. into a 35-player battle royale game called Super Mario Bros. 35, available on October 1st exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Super Mario Bros. 35 looks to offer a similar design to Tetris 99, another Switch…
Android 10 (Go edition) begins rolling out to Nokia 2.1
September 3, 2020
Despite the rollout of Android 11 on the imminent horizon, the Android 10 (Go edition) update has now begun rolling out for the Nokia 2.1.
The smartphone is fairly long in the tooth now at 2 years old, however, this is quite the jump from Android Pie – or the Android Go flavor. Nokia confirmed that the Android 10 update has started rolling out in Asian markets before a wider rollout over the…
