AWS reorganizes DeepRacer League to encourage more newbies
AWS launched the DeepRacer League in 2018 as a fun way to teach developers machine learning, and it’s been building on the idea ever since. Today, it announced the latest league season with two divisions: Open and Pro. As Marcia Villalba wrote.....»»
Google Maps is making some changes
Google Maps is making some social media-inspired updates to encourage more user-generated content in the app......»»
League of Legends: Wild Rift beta opens in the Americas this month
The game, a mobile spin-off of the wildly popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends for PC, was announced in October 2019 for Android and iOS. A version is also expected for select consoles although support for specific systems h.....»»
Calixa raises $4.25M seed to manage ‘bottom-up’ sales approach
Many companies have turned to self-serve sales, which may encourage people to try freemium or open-source versions of a product. Some percentage of these users may turn into paying customers, and in the best case will act as leaders to bring a produc.....»»
Calixa raises $4.25M seed to manage ‘bottom up’ sales approach
Many companies have turned to self-serve sales, which may encourage people to try freemium or open source versions of a product. Some percentage of these users may turn into paying customers, and in the best case will act as leaders to bring a produc.....»»
How wearable tech helped elite athletes through the pandemic
From the English Premier League to the NFL, sport is a multibillion-dollar industry, and top teams are increasingly turning to technology to give them the edge......»»
Research identifies secrets of Fantasy Premier League success
As millions of Fantasy Premier League players mull over a decision whether to start Bruno Fernandes or Mohamed Salah in their teams this weekend, new research by the University of Limerick in Ireland has unlocked the secrets of the popular online gam.....»»
How can we make washing machines last?
Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines......»»
Using a warmer tone in college syllabi makes students more likely to ask for help, study finds
College course syllabi written in a warm, friendly tone are more likely to encourage students to reach out when they are struggling or need help, a new study from Oregon State University found......»»
Black NBA players have shorter careers than white players: study
Black players in the NBA have 30% greater odds of leaving the league in any given season than white players who have equivalent performance on the court, a new study finds......»»
AWS reorganizes DeepRacer League to encourage more newbies
AWS launched the DeepRacer League in 2018 as a fun way to teach developers machine learning, and it’s been building on the idea ever since. Today, it announced the latest league season with two divisions: Open and Pro. As Marcia Villalba wrote.....»»
Sunak to hail reforms aimed at luring tech giants
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, will this week welcome a report that will call for major reforms to the London stock market's listings regime in a bid to encourage more technology 'unicorns' to go public in the UK......»»
Epic will pay off class-action loot-box settlement with in-game currency
Fortnite and Rocket League players will get over $78 million in digital goods. Enlarge / What... what are you doing with that hammer? (credit: Epic Games) Epic is set to settle a class-action lawsuit over its use of randomized loot boxes in Fo.....»»
The search widens for hot rocks that provide power
Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy......»»
Biden team pressing Taiwan, allies on microchip shortfall
The administration is engaging with international partners and allies to encourage them to take steps to address the shortage, but all sides recognize it’s not a short-term crisis, a White House spokesperson said......»»
Júlia Roca Vera turns food waste into skincare
Spanish designer Júlia Roca Vera has created a line of cosmetics from fruit that was discarded for purely aesthetic reasons, to encourage people to make use of waste products. Read more Spanish designer Júlia Roca Vera has created a line o.....»»
Jared Leto’s Joker is back in new trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League
"If you can't bring down the charging bull, then don't wave the red cape at it." Happy Valentine's Day, DCEU fans: HBO Max dropped a new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League. Disappointed DC Extended Universe fans were clamoring for.....»»
Intel"s latest ad campaign mocks M1-powered MacBooks
Intel has been posting the "Go PC" ads on its official Twitter account. The latest of these boasts that PCs are the machine of choice for both scientists and gamers, as they can "power a rocket launch and launch Rocket League.".....»»
Nintendo launches free Switch Concierge service for newbies
Nintendo has launched a free program designed to help new Switch owners familiarize themselves with the console, ask questions and more......»»
Facebook "horrified" by online abuse of Premier League footballers
Facebook announces new measures to combat online abuse and says it is "horrified" such content exists on the platform......»»
Sharing images of romantic gifts on social media
Valentine's Day brings images of flowers, chocolates and gifts in all shapes and sizes from the ones we love. And today's social norms encourage many of us to share our happiness (and images of our gifts) on social media. But how much does our person.....»»