First, they banned facial recognition. Now they"re not so sure
Over the past few years, a number of cities and some states enacted rules banning or restricting local police use of facial-recognition software. Now, in a handful of locations around the country, the controversial technology is making a comeback......»»
Cable TV companies tell FCC: Early termination fees are good, actually
Cable firms say they'll raise monthly price if early termination fees are banned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jeffrey Coolidge) Cable and satellite TV companies are defending their early termination fees (ETFs) in ho.....»»
How international recognition of cultural practices could be a new way to protect refugees
More than 6.6 million refugees live in camps located largely in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In these camp communities, unique cultural practices can arise. In our new research, we found the oral histories and healing practices of the Bhutanese.....»»
A sleeker facial recognition technology tested on Michelangelo"s David
Many people are familiar with facial recognition systems that unlock smartphones and game systems or allow access to our bank accounts online. But the current technology can require boxy projectors and lenses. Now, researchers report in Nano Letters.....»»
Hulu, Disney+ password crackdown kills account sharing on March 14
New subscribers are already banned from sharing logins outside their household. Enlarge / Selena Gomez and Martin Short on the set of Only Murders in the Building on February 14, 2022, in New York City. Hulu and Disne.....»»
How to remove the Meta Quest 3’s facial interface and clean it
Sometimes you may need to remove the Meta Quest 3's facial interface for cleaning. Luckily, it's a very quick and easy process that we'll explain here......»»
VW founds AI lab, in talks with potential partners
VW aims to generate early-stage prototypes in areas like AI-optimized charging cycles, predictive maintenance services and voice recognition......»»
Apple is restoring Mac users that were banned after using Beeper on iPhone
Apple has started lifting iMessage bans on Mac users who previously lost access after granting access to Beeper, but it remains unclear why the bans were imposed in the first place.In mid-January, Apple began banning a handful of Mac owners from the.....»»
Facial features linked to stereotypes and social class perception
Social class is a powerful hierarchy that determines many privileges and disadvantages in society. Research shows that people are quick to form impressions of other people's social class standing, which can have important consequences—but what spec.....»»
Rocket Report: Iran reaches orbit; Chinese firm achieves impressive landing test
"Our investors’ continued support is a recognition of our 18 months of hard work." Enlarge / First and second stages of Blue Origin's "New Glenn" test vehicle. (credit: Blue Origin) Welcome to Edition 6.28 of the Rocke.....»»
This Tom Hanks movie was snubbed by the Oscars this year. Here’s why it deserves some love
This Tom Hanks movie was completely shut out when the 2024 Oscar nominations were announced this week. Here's why it deserves some recognition......»»
Margot Robbie was (sorta) snubbed by the Oscars this year. Here’s why she deserves some recognition
Barbie may not have gotten a Best Actress nomination for Margot Robbie, but 2024 and beyond look bright for a star who continues to rise in Hollywood......»»
Facial recognition app for dogs developed to help in fight against rabies
A new mobile phone-based facial recognition application for dogs has the potential to significantly improve rabies vaccination efforts in endemic areas like Africa and Asia, according to a study on the research published in the journal Scientific Rep.....»»
The 7 biggest Oscar snubs from the 2024 Academy Award nominations
From Greta Gerwig to Charles Melton, here are the Oscar snubs that made our blood boil. Every Oscar nomination morning, we celebrate the films that earned coveted recognition from the Academy Awards. But perhaps more than that, we yell about ou.....»»
Apple Watch blood oxygen detection used to save son"s life at 14,000 feet
A 14-year-old with acute altitude sickness was kept stable through the night by being monitored via an Apple Watch with blood oxygen detection.Apple Watch Series 9Apple Watches with blood oxygen detection have been banned from import to the United St.....»»
Apple had an update ready months ago to switch off the Apple Watch pulse oximeter
After having sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 banned in the US due to a patent dispute, Apple was able to put these models back in stores by switching off the blood oxygen feature. It was still somewhat unclear how exactly Apple was doin.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ditch blood oxygen feature to escape ban
That was fast; the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were banned again after a short reprieve. The US Court of Appeals … The post Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ditch blood oxygen feature to escape ban appeared first on BGR......»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban resumes tomorrow, appeals court rules
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen features will be banned from sale in the United States again, effective 5:00 pm ET on January 18, 2024. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied Apple’s reques.....»»
Apple Watch ban back on, court denies Apple"s appeal to keep it on the market
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 ban will start again on January 18 at 5 PM ET, and will remain banned until the appeal has concluded.Apple Watch Series 9 (left) and Apple Watch Ultra (right)Apple's bid to the US Court of Appeals for.....»»
Apple Watch redesigned without blood oxygen monitoring to avoid import ban
Apple preps update should patent-infringing Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 be banned again. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9. (credit: Apple) Apple has developed a backup plan for if the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are.....»»
Key insights into Salvia miltiorrhiza roots for medicinal plant breeding
Plant phenomics, an emerging field using advanced image recognition and algorithms, focuses on understanding and quantifying plant traits to improve crop breeding. Significant strides have been made with the advent of automated systems and machine le.....»»