I Am Still Not Convinced That We Need Androids
Nikola is an android under development at Riken, a scientific research institute in Japan. Nikola’s job is to help researchers validate the accuracy of facial expressions, which it does by doing its best to make a bunch of facial expressions that,.....»»
How nurseries are keeping track of their toddlers
Childcare centres have embraced apps to monitor kids but not all parents are convinced of the benefits......»»
Shudder"s creepy "Night"s End" trailer follows a haunted vlogger
Just moved into a new apartment that you suspect may be haunted? Well, you might as well monetise those mysterious bumps in the night.In Shudder's trailer for Night's End, Geno Walker plays Ken Barber, a vlogger who becomes increasingly convinced tha.....»»
Apple is not ready to launch its AR/VR headset yet
Apple fans are convinced that "Peek Performance" means we're about to see Apple's new headset. I'm not so sure......»»
The weird and wonderful world of breeding sea stars
It takes a bit of work to get brittlestars in the mood to procreate in captivity. They need to be well-fed, in total darkness and convinced the world is ending......»»
Controversy erupts over Aussie museum’s identification of HMS Endeavour wreck
"Based on archival and archaeological evidence, I'm convinced it's the Endeavour." Enlarge / Painting by Samuel Atkins of the HMS Endeavour off the coast of New Holland during Cook's voyage of discovery (1768-1771). (credit: Public do.....»»
Is a Xiaomi 12 Mini in the works? We"re not so sure
We've heard a leak about the Xiaomi 12 Mini, suggesting a small-form handset is coming, but we're not convinced......»»
K-pop NFTs are here, but I’m not convinced they’re worth it
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are the latest piece of merchandise the dedicated K-pop fan can buy. But is it really worth it, and what do you really get?.....»»
Is Apple ditching the notch on the iPhone 14? I’m not convinced.
All the experts think that Apple is ditching the notch on the iPhone 14. Here's why I'm not so sure that's the case......»»
Several iPhone Fold prototypes are rumored to be in development
Apple isn't yet convinced about the foldable smartphone trend, according to the latest leak......»»
Raised by Wolves S2 teaser reminds us why we loved the series—until the S1 finale
"Androids can change, just like human beings." The second season of HBO's new original sci-fi series, Raised by Wolves is coming in February. The first teaser for S2 of Raised by Wolves is here, and our feelings are mixed. On the one hand.....»»
How Elizabeth Holmes" abuse allegations could impact her criminal trial
For months, jurors at Elizabeth Holmes' criminal trial have heard one witness after another speak about the confident and charismatic former CEO of Theranos. Witnesses testified about how she convinced investors to pour hundreds of millions of dollar.....»»
The PS5 and Xbox Series X still haven’t convinced me to ditch my Switch
Even on the eve of the PS5's and Xbox Series X's anniversary, I'm still more than satisfied with my Switch......»»
Highlights of the day: India"s EV challenge
Electric vehicles have strong potential in the Indian market. But not everyone in the South Asian country is convinced that a market where about 22 out of 1,000 people own a vehicle is ready for the EV revolution yet, according to DIGITIMES' correspo.....»»
I’m convinced Amazon Astro will have superior obstacle avoidance. Here’s why
Astro is Amazon's new home robot. Given what we know, I am convinced it will be better able to dodge obstacles than anything else on the market......»»
Review: Androids is a developer commentary track for the Android 1.0 era
A new book by Googler Chet Haase offers an inside look at Android development. Enlarge / Dozens of Android team members were interviewed for the book, I can only assume it looked like this. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Android will.....»»
US lawmakers are not convinced about Amazon"s ability to store palm prints safely
With Amazon One, the company is hoping to make payment for your groceries simpler and faster by scanning your palm. For now, you can use it in a few Amazon Go, Amazon Books, and Amazon 4-star stores, but if it becomes more mainstream, it will expand.....»»
Excerpt: How Google bought Android—according to folks in the room
Enjoy a sneak peek from Androids: The team that built the Android operating system. Androids: The team that built the Android operating system is a new book from longtime Android engineer Chet Haase. Haase has been on the Android team since 2010.....»»
The Case for Another Antitrust Action Against Microsoft
"Since its own brush with antitrust regulation decades ago, Microsoft has slipped past significant scrutiny," argues a new article from The Atlantic. But it also asks if there's now a case for another antitrust action — or if we're convinced.....»»
YouTube Channel "Tech Support Scams" Taken Offline By Tech Support Scam
The Tech Support Scams YouTube channel, operated by host and creator Jim Browning, was deleted after a tech support scam convinced Browning that the only way to secure his account was to delete it. The Register reports: "So to prove that anyone can b.....»»
Tech Scammer Who Fooled Cisco, Microsoft and Lenovo Out of Millions Jailed For Over Seven Years
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: A scammer who convinced some of the world's biggest tech businesses to send him replacement kit has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in the U.S. prison system. Justin David May, 31,.....»»