Carnegie Mellon, Google, and Stanford researchers write in a paper that they’ve developed a framework for using weak supervision — a form of AI training where the model learns from large amounts of limited, imprecise, or noisy data — that enables robots to efficiently explore a challenging environment. By learning to reach only areas of its surroundings relevant to tasks as opposed to every…
In the 4G era, the cellular industry prioritized rolling out higher-speed data transfers over upgrading traditional phone calls, leading to comparatively late and under-coordinated launches of “Voice over LTE” (VoLTE) telephony services. As 5G networks and devices spread…
Microsoft is adding more functionality to the Xbox Game Bar on PC. This is Windows’ built-in gaming command center. You can bring up the Game Bar at any time in a game by hitting Win+G, and now doing so will give you access to widgets for external apps as well.
The Widget…
Three employees at Blue Origin test positive for COVID-19 after workers voice concern over test launch
April 8, 2020
Three Blue Origin employees have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Washington, according to emails from the company seen by The Verge. The cases, first reported by CNBC and GeekWire, were just announced over the weekend, days after Blue Origin management pressured employees to conduct an upcoming test launch of the company’s New Shepard rocket during a meeting.
“Over the weekend, we…
Who is buying a $1,000 Chromebook? That’s the question people debated across the internet when Google unveiled the Pixelbook in 2017, and it’s a debate that will continue as the 2-in-1 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook makes its way onto shelves.
In a market packed with laptops…
ABC News launches live app on Android TV
April 8, 2020
Right as it’s needed most, ABC News has been expanding the availability of its content on new platforms. Now, ABC News has launched its Live app on Google’s Android TV.
In a press release, ABC announced that its ABC News Live app is launching on Android TV and…
According to the latest report out of Korea, LG has big plans for May. Apparently, the company is gearing up to launch the LG G9 — or whatever it’s called — on May 15.
reports that LG is planning to launch its next premium smartphone, the device we thought would be the LG G9, on May 15. As was previously reported, the device is apparently ditching the “G” branding in exchange for…
It feels that every time a new rumor about the Nokia 9 PureView sequel comes up, its about the phone being delayed. The latest bit of gossip is no different, HMD reportedly pushed back its flagship to H2.
Weve been hearing about the new PureView for so long that it was…
More details about the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z have surfaced. They will feature improved battery life as well as lower latency and water resistance, according to a well-known leakster. The new Bluetooth headset should be unveiled on April 14 alongside the new OnePlus 8…
Oppo to introduce new audio devices tomorrow
April 8, 2020
The Oppo ecosystem already has its flagship smartphone, Bluetooth earphones, and TWS earphones, but there are some devices that are missing from the picture. The company will introduce new audio devices tomorrow, according to the official Weibo profile, and we are looking at either a smart speaker or new Enco wireless earphones.
The promo poster simply says Im here and listening (as far as…
