AI ruined chess. Now it’s making the game beautiful again
Enlarge (credit: Dimitri Otis | Getty Images ) Chess has a reputation for cold logic, but Vladimir Kramnik loves the game for its beau...
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Traeger Ironwood 650 Review: Easy Grilling
If you want to become a pitmaster without leaving the couch, this Wi-Fi-powered electric pellet smoker and app can help. from Wired https:...
Read dispatchThe Safest Ways to Log In to Your Computer
Passwords, keyfobs, fingerprints—there are lots of ways to gain access to your laptop or desktop. Here are the best and most secure. from ...
Read dispatchEveryone Wants to Crack Down on China—Except Silicon Valley
Many Democrats agree with Trump on curbing the country’s influence. But a Biden administration, influenced by tech, may strike a different t...
Read dispatchAmazon Halo fitness tracker sounds awesome, but also like a Black Mirror episode - CNET
Amazon's new health service and fitness band offers a new take on health metrics that includes a body fat analysis using your phone'...
Read dispatchMotorola One 5G costs less than $500 and will have you saying 'iPhone SE who?' - CNET
Available from Verizon and AT&T, it will be one of the most affordable 5G phones you can buy in the US. from CNET News https://ift.tt/...
Read dispatchGalaxy Watch 3 review: A stunning smartwatch with a couple missing pieces - CNET
Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the first smartwatches to measure your blood oxygen levels on demand, but its ECG and blood-press...
Read dispatchReady for 5G? These are the plans you'll need at each of the major US carriers - CNET
5G is here, but if you want to make the most of it you'll need to have the right plan. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2Rj1ias via A.I ...
Read dispatchAsus Zenfone 7 Pro is a flipping cool phone, but you'll have to pay for it - CNET
Asus doubles down on its flipping camera module in the the Zenfone 7 Pro. Plus it gets 5G, a long-lasting battery and an uninterrupted displ...
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Saturday, September 12, 2020
Franchised esports leagues have allowed players to become full-time employees but critics say game publishers like Activision have too much power over players (Cecilia D'Anastasio/Wired)
Cecilia D'Anastasio / Wired : Franchised esports leagues have allowed players to become full-time employees but critics say game publ...
Read dispatchParis-based insurance tech startup Descartes Underwriting, specializing in climate risk modeling and transfer, raises $18.5M Series A to expand in US and Asia (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)
Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat : Paris-based insurance tech startup Descartes Underwriting, specializing in climate risk modeling and transfe...
Read dispatchVancouver-based Klue, which develops AI-powered software aimed at giving enterprises better insights into their competitors, raises $15M Series A (Isabelle Kirkwood/BetaKit)
Isabelle Kirkwood / BetaKit : Vancouver-based Klue, which develops AI-powered software aimed at giving enterprises better insights into t...
Read dispatchUbicquia, which helps cities provide services such as public WiFi through connected streetlights, raises $30M Series C, claims its tools are used in 100+ cities (Christine Hall/Crunchbase News)
Christine Hall / Crunchbase News : Ubicquia, which helps cities provide services such as public WiFi through connected streetlights, rais...
Read dispatchSeveral H-1B employees hired at TikTok's Silicon Valley campus are facing visa approval delays that, legal experts say, are unusual (Wendy Lee/Los Angeles Times)
Wendy Lee / Los Angeles Times : Several H-1B employees hired at TikTok's Silicon Valley campus are facing visa approval delays that, ...
Read dispatchThis giant scorpion is really a zero-gravity gaming chair and workstation - CNET
Would you sit in this gaming chair that looks like a moving scorpion monster? from CNET News https://ift.tt/32poiuH via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchFacebook says it is removing misleading posts about how Oregon wildfires were started after initially saying it was reducing the distribution of such posts (Alyse Stanley/Gizmodo)
Alyse Stanley / Gizmodo : Facebook says it is removing misleading posts about how Oregon wildfires were started after initially saying it...
Read dispatchIT service company Virtusa to be acquired by Baring Private Equity Asia in an all-cash deal worth about $2B (Joseph F. Kovar/CRN)
Joseph F. Kovar / CRN : IT service company Virtusa to be acquired by Baring Private Equity Asia in an all-cash deal worth about $2B — ...
Read dispatchNew Batwoman season features new Batsuit, and will explain Ruby Rose departure - CNET
DC FanDome panel reveals that Batwoman will have different look with her costume. Plus the new season will explain how Ruby Rose's chara...
Read dispatchWorking from home: The rise of the DIY office
From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33mEPz0 vi...
Read dispatchThe best Android tablet for 2020 - CNET
Android tablets rarely make the case for ditching your iPad, but that doesn't mean there aren't any good options available. Here are...
Read dispatchEx-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on innovation
Eric Schmidt says America has fallen behind China when it comes to funding new technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GTSQ...
Read dispatchWhat to Expect From Tuesday's Apple Event
Apple Watches, iPads, some secret surprises, and a reel of slickly produced videos to drive it all home. Just like old times … sort of. fr...
Read dispatch14 Best Weekend Deals: Computer Peripherals, Audio Gear, and More
With sales on monitors, headphones, and surround-sound speakers, we've rounded up gadgets that can help you hibernate inside until sprin...
Read dispatchThe 20-Year Hunt for the Man Behind the Love Bug Virus
For two decades, Onel de Guzman has been suspected of unleashing the groundbreaking virus. But he's never confessed to anything—until no...
Read dispatchGoodreads has held on to its dominant spot online despite being nearly unusable, but its reign is now being challenged by competitors, including The StoryGraph (Sarah Manavis/New Statesman)
Sarah Manavis / New Statesman : Goodreads has held on to its dominant spot online despite being nearly unusable, but its reign is now bei...
Read dispatchI bought ninja pants, and Instagram's algorithms will punish me forever - CNET
I'm at breaking point. There's only so much a man can take. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2FnC9Zt via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchApple Watch and iPad event: How to watch on Sept. 15 - CNET
Tune in Tuesday to see what Apple has in store. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3k3wnLI via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchGalaxy Note 20 Ultra's new Gorilla Glass is tough, but we still broke it - CNET
Samsung's new Note 20 Ultra is the first phone covered in the new Gorilla Glass Victus. Here's how it held up to our scratch and dro...
Read dispatchStudy: ~180 online-only, open-access science, social sciences, and humanities journals have disappeared in the last 20 years and their content wasn't preserved (Jeffrey Brainard/Science)
Jeffrey Brainard / Science : Study: ~180 online-only, open-access science, social sciences, and humanities journals have disappeared in t...
Read dispatchSamsung Galaxy Fit 2: This fitness tracker's battery life will be a whopping two weeks - CNET
The new fitness band promises two weeks' worth of battery life and all the fitness features you need. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2Z...
Read dispatchQ&A with M. G. Siegler on Apple's identity and future direction, its rivalry with Facebook and battle with Epic, the 30% cut policy, and on life as a VC (Alex Kantrowitz/OneZero )
Alex Kantrowitz / OneZero : Q&A with M. G. Siegler on Apple's identity and future direction, its rivalry with Facebook and battl...
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Techmeme
Friday, September 11, 2020
Q&A: FCC's Rosenworcel on why current Section 230 review at FCC is corrupt, FTC's role under its Section 5, and Pai's excuses for not closing the "homework gap" (Emily Birnbaum/Protocol)
Emily Birnbaum / Protocol : Q&A: FCC's Rosenworcel on why current Section 230 review at FCC is corrupt, FTC's role under its ...
Read dispatchForget AirPods. These wireless earbuds are all under $50, and they work great - CNET
If you don't want to spend a bundle on AirPods or Galaxy Buds Live, you can still get a great pair of wireless earbuds. from CNET News...
Read dispatchThe best DIY home security system to buy in 2020 - CNET
Keep an eye on your house with our favorite do-it-yourself security system. from CNET News https://ift.tt/32jVSlU via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchHow Sundar Pichai is leading Google at a time when many of the company's strengths become the focus of intense public criticism and antitrust scrutiny (Rob Copeland/Wall Street Journal)
Rob Copeland / Wall Street Journal : How Sundar Pichai is leading Google at a time when many of the company's strengths become the fo...
Read dispatchReport: despite publicly promising otherwise, Amazon significantly increased prices on essential products during pandemic, allowed 3rd party sellers to do same (Alex Harman/Public Citizen)
Alex Harman / Public Citizen : Report: despite publicly promising otherwise, Amazon significantly increased prices on essential products ...
Read dispatchGetting broadband internet to everyone in the US is a political and policy issue, which will need a multi-layered effort at the local, state, and federal level (Emily Stewart/Vox)
Emily Stewart / Vox : Getting broadband internet to everyone in the US is a political and policy issue, which will need a multi-layered e...
Read dispatchGamesBeat Decides 163: When will PlayStation 5 preorders begin?
On this GamesBeat Decides podcast, Imran Khan and Blessing Adeyoe from Kinda Funny join to talk about Xbox Series X and PS5 preorders. Rea...
Read dispatchTikTok witches are fighting for the online future of witchcraft - CNET
Forget stake-burnings. Contemporary witches face a new set of challenges, and this time, they're online. from CNET News https://ift.tt...
Read dispatchHow Kabbage improved the PPP lending experience with Amazon Textract
This is a guest post by Anthony Sabelli, Head of Data Science at Kabbage, a data and technology company providing small business cash flow s...
Read dispatchHow Kabbage improved the PPP lending experience with Amazon Textract
This is a guest post by Anthony Sabelli, Head of Data Science at Kabbage, a data and technology company providing small business cash flow s...
Read dispatchHere's when Disney is reopening its global theme parks following COVID-19 closures - CNET
Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disney and Disneyland Paris plan to reopen in July. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2Y1YzWW via A.I .Kung F...
Read dispatchSources, job ads, and references to GDPR for Apple Card in iOS 14 Beta 8 code hint at the coming international expansion for the card (Hartley Charlton/MacRumors)
Hartley Charlton / MacRumors : Sources, job ads, and references to GDPR for Apple Card in iOS 14 Beta 8 code hint at the coming internati...
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CNET News
Thursday, September 10, 2020
I bought ninja pants and Instagram's algorithms will haunt me forever - CNET
I'm living with the consequences of my mistake to this day. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2FnC9Zt via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchMulan boycott explained: Disney remake's connection to Xinjiang, Hong Kong protests - CNET
Mulan "has generated a lot of issues for us," a Disney executive admitted. from CNET News https://ift.tt/35mw9v7 via A.I .Kung ...
Read dispatchFalse Rumors That Activists Set Wildfires Exasperate Officials
Law enforcement agencies said claims on social media that antifascist activists had set fires on the West Coast were unfounded. from NYT ...
Read dispatchIndia's Times Internet reports 67B page views, up from 47B last year, says it has 557M MAUs and 111M+ DAUs, with MX Player at 200M+ MAUs and Gaana at 185M MAUs (Manish Singh/TechCrunch)
Manish Singh / TechCrunch : India's Times Internet reports 67B page views, up from 47B last year, says it has 557M MAUs and 111M+ DAU...
Read dispatchCongress probes how AI will impact U.S. economic recovery
Congress heard testimony today about how the U.S. government should fund and regulate tech like AI that can eliminate jobs in the midst of...
Read dispatchGoogle and Twitter to block election misinformation
The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content. from BBC News - Technology https://...
Read dispatchThe 11 best new podcasts to binge in 2020 - CNET
So far we've heard fantastic podcasts courtesy of the New York Times, Slate, NPR, a couple from Parks and Recreation -- and one from CNE...
Read dispatchReplicant, a customer service platform that uses text-based chatbots and AI assistants to help human reps, raises $27M Series A led by Norwest Venture Partners (Kenrick Cai/Forbes)
Kenrick Cai / Forbes : Replicant, a customer service platform that uses text-based chatbots and AI assistants to help human reps, raises ...
Read dispatchBest coffee grinder for 2020: Baratza, Oxo, Breville, Cuisinart and more - CNET
You can't have exceptionally good cups of coffee without a quality coffee grinder. We tested a host of models from Bodum, Oxo, Cuisinart...
Read dispatchThe best toaster ovens for your kitchen in 2020 - CNET
Toaster ovens are bulky, inefficient and outdated. There, I said it. Now let's find the ones that are actually worth it. from CNET New...
Read dispatchBest air fryer of 2020: Dash, Philips, Ninja, Cosori and more - CNET
We test a group of popular air fryer models from Cosori, Dash, Philips, PowerXL and others to find out which is best. from CNET News https...
Read dispatchObi-Wan Kenobi series only has one season planned, Ewan McGregor says - CNET
No second season is apparently planned. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3hiWLQ2 via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchThis Animal Crossing Lego set could become an adorable reality - CNET
Other potential Lego sets celebrate Terry Pratchett's Discworld, Pixar's Up, and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. from CNET News http...
Read dispatchRussian Intelligence Hackers Are Back, Microsoft Warns, Aiming at Democrats and Republicans
China is also growing more adept at targeting campaign workers. But contrary to Trump administration warnings, Beijing is mostly aiming at B...
Read dispatchCoin Metrics: Coinbase-backed stablecoin USDC's supply has grown more than 250% this year to reach $1.8B, while Binance's BUSD offerings grew 725% to $255M (Alexander Behrens/Decrypt)
Alexander Behrens / Decrypt : Coin Metrics: Coinbase-backed stablecoin USDC's supply has grown more than 250% this year to reach $1.8...
Read dispatchLucid Motors previews 'Project Gravity' electric SUV - Roadshow
New teaser photos reveal more details about Lucid Motors' second model, built on technology developed for the Lucid Air electric sedan. ...
Read dispatchLucid Air configurator is now live - Roadshow
It's not the most detailed configurator out there, but Lucid Motors' one for the Air is a little more in-depth than Tesla's. f...
Read dispatchNew Avatar 2 photos reveal Sigourney Weaver underwater stunt - CNET
The queen of sci-fi is back for James Cameron's upcoming sequel. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2Rc5yZp via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchGoogle keeps it fresh with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air search surprise - CNET
Prepare to get flipped-turned upside down. from CNET News https://ift.tt/35COynF via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchSources: Opendoor, which directly buys and sells homes online, is in talks to go public via merger with Social Capital II, valuing the combined company at ~$5B (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg : Sources: Opendoor, which directly buys and sells homes online, is in talks to go public via merger with Social Capital II, va...
Read dispatchTrump says "there will be no extension of the TikTok deadline", as sources say ByteDance will likely miss the WH deadline to sell TikTok's US operations (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg : Trump says “there will be no extension of the TikTok deadline”, as sources say ByteDance will likely miss the WH deadline to ...
Read dispatchExperiments reveal why human-like robots elicit uncanny feelings
Experiments reveal a dynamic process that leads to the uncanny valley, with implications for both the design of robots and for understanding...
Read dispatchInvestigation finds more than 70 AmazonBasic products have been reviewed as dangerous, with many still for sale; Amazon says it's investigating (CNN)
CNN : Investigation finds more than 70 AmazonBasic products have been reviewed as dangerous, with many still for sale; Amazon says it...
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CNET News
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
VW debuts its not-for-US 2021 Golf wagon models - Roadshow
Further proof that the wagon is the best style of car. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2Zq015T via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchAI Ruined Chess. Now, It's Making the Game Beautiful Again
A former world champion teams up with the makers of AlphaZero to test variants on the age-old game that can jolt players into creative patte...
Read dispatchIron Ox, which uses AI-powered farming robots for its semi-autonomous greenhouse operations, has raised $20M Series B, bringing its total raise to $45M (Khari Johnson/VentureBeat)
Khari Johnson / VentureBeat : Iron Ox, which uses AI-powered farming robots for its semi-autonomous greenhouse operations, has raised $20...
Read dispatch2021 Lucid Air debuts with 1,080 horsepower Dream Edition - Roadshow
After incubating for years, Lucid's luxurious sedan is ready to hit the road with up to 500 miles of electric range. from CNET News ht...
Read dispatch2021 Lucid Air reservations open with $1,000 deposit, $7,500 for 'Dream Edition' - Roadshow
Itching to be among the first in line for Lucid Motor's new 500-mile electric sedan? Here's how to reserve your very own Tesla kille...
Read dispatchThree-motor Lucid Air Performance could be a 1,300 hp Model S Plaid fighter - Roadshow
The dual-motor Air EV currently tops out at the 1,080-horsepower Dream Edition, but there's room in the chassis for a third motor and ev...
Read dispatch2021 Lucid Air vs. Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan: Performance EVs compared - Roadshow
Lucid's new all-electric sport sedan promises quick charging times, gobs of performance and Level 3 autonomy. from CNET News https://i...
Read dispatch2021 Lucid Air: Everything we know about pricing, specs and more - Roadshow
The latest would-be "Tesla killer" launches next year with massive power, huge range and the world's fastest charging system. ...
Read dispatchPortland, Oregon unanimously adopted ordinances banning the use of facial recognition tech by city agencies, including the police, and by private businesses (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)
Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat : Portland, Oregon unanimously adopted ordinances banning the use of facial recognition tech by city agencies,...
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