Articles by Naia Carlos
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Deep Learning AI Helps Scholars Unveil Mysteries Of Ancient Greek Texts
Many Greek texts are still shrouded in mystery, but artificial intelligence can help fill the gaps. A new AI algorithm is found to be even better at humans at figuring out the damaged or missing words in ancient texts are.
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Alexa, Google Home Used As ‘Smart Spies’ By Malicious Apps To Eavesdrop And Phish For Passwords
Security researchers found flaws in Amazon Alexa and Google Home that allows third-party apps to eavesdrop on users and phish for sensitive information, like passwords. Both companies are now fixing their vetting processes to prevent malicious apps from slipping through.
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These Creepy Artificial Skin Phone Cases Are Disturbingly Lifelike And Ticklish
It's one thing to talk to Siri, but it's another to hold your phone and feel human skin. This newly developed phone case isn't just made from artificial skin, but it also responds to touch.
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Yahoo Groups Is Shutting Down Soon With All Content Deleted By Dec. 14
Say goodbye to Yahoo Groups. According to Yahoo, users will no longer be able to post new content on the website starting Monday, Oct. 21.
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New Smart Speaker System Uses White Noise To Soothe Sleeping Babies And Monitor Their Breathing
Parents who want to monitor their child's breathing could eventually do so using smart speakers. A team of researchers came up with a new system that uses white noise to keep track of infants' breathing and movements while sleeping.
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Porsche Unveils A Cheaper Version Of Fully Electric Sports Car Taycan
Porsche unveiled the third Taycan in its all-electric collection: Taycan 4S. The newly launched sports car boasts power, excellent acceleration, and unbelievable range on a lower price point.
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Hulu Adds 4K Video Support To Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, LG WebOS
Hulu subscribers can now watch 4K content on Xbox One with support now available on the device. The company confirmed that 4K support for Amazon Fire TV and LG WebOS are also in the works.
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iPhone SE 2 To Launch On 2020: A13 Chip, $399 Price Tag, No 3D Touch
Not ready to take the leap on this year's iPhone? Check out if the iPhone SE 2, which is set to be released in the first quarter of 2020, is more your speed.
Apple Maps Gets An Upgrade To Compete With Google Maps
Apple Maps gets a makeover in the United States with new features such as transit directions and real world views. But is it good enough to put it over the more established Google Maps?
Uber Is Testing Audio Recording Feature For Riders Who Feel Unsafe
Riders who feel unsafe or uncomfortable during their Uber trips may soon be able to make audio recordings on their phone via the app. It's likely part of company efforts to make people feel more at ease in Uber rides.
Are Aliens Spying On Earth? Scientists Want To Hunt For Evidence In ‘Co-Orbitals’
Scientists suggest that an advanced extraterrestrial civilization may have bugged a space object to listen in and study Earth. After all, 'co-orbitals' would be the perfect hiding place for an alien probe to lurk unseen for millions of years.
YouTube TV Just Launched On Amazon Fire TV Devices, Televisions
Amazon Fire TV users can now access YouTube TV's incredible roster of 70-plus channels on their devices. Find out if your Fire TV device is compatible with YouTube TV app here.
Scientists Develop Artificial Skin With Haptic Feedback That Could Enhance Rehab, Virtual Reality
There's a newly developed artificial skin that replicates the sense of touch as realistically as it has ever been replicated. Future applications could include helping rehabilitation as well as enhancing the VR experience.
Future iPads, MacBooks Will Feature New Mini-LED Display Instead Of OLED
Apple is taking a new direction for its iPad and MacBook lineup of the future. According to experts, the company will be using Mini-LED displays to allow for lighter and thinner panels.
Google Draws Antitrust Scrutiny Over New Encryption Protocol
The tech company will be testing a new internet protocol in the coming month that will improve privacy and security. However, service providers say that the new standard could also give Google an unfair advantage in data and advertising.
Google Pixel 4 Motion Sense Will Only Work In The Following Countries, Apps
With the Pixel 4, users can control their favorite apps with a wave of their hand using the Motion Sense feature. It's only available in a handful of countries and territories for now.
Google Play Preferences Introduce Option For Exiting All Betas With Just One Tap
With the new Google Play Prefereces, not only can you exit all betas in one go, but you can also clear wishlists and unregister from all events, apps, and games in a swipe. App management has never been this easy.
YouTube Music Now Comes Preinstalled On Android 10 Devices, Replacing Google Music
YouTube Music began its takeover of Google Music as it begins to come preinstalled in new Android devices. New Android 9 gadgets will also come with the app.
PlayStation 5 Set To Be More Energy Efficient As Sony Combats Climate Change
The new PlayStation 5 was revealed to be greener and more Earth-friendly with an improved, energy-efficient standby mode. It's in line with Sony's participation in United Nation's Playing for the Planet Alliance.
Google Assistant Will Not Store Users’ Voice Recordings By Default
Google announced new updates on policies regarding user's Google Assistant audio data and confirmed that it doesn't store data by default—and will not do so in the future. These new policies are expected to roll out within the year.
Google Pixel 4 Color Names, Prices Revealed In Another Leak
As the highly anticipated Google event nears, more details on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are getting leaked. Now, a published listing reveals just how much Google's newest smartphones are going to cost.
Gamers Can Join Microsoft’s ‘Alpha Skip-Ahead’ Ring To Test New, Super-Secret Xbox Features
Xbox is asking for volunteers to help test new features as part of a very exclusive testing ring known as Alpha Skip-Ahead. It's open to all Xbox Insiders who will be able to help refine features of Xbox builds.
TiVo To Feature Ads Before Playing DVR Recordings Soon
TiVo is making major moves to stay competitive, confirming that it will be showing pre-roll ads prior to playing the customers' pre-recorded content on devices. It will also be launching an AI-powered service and its cheapest device in the coming months.
Google Is Reportedly The First Company To Achieve ‘Quantum Supremacy’
Google has ventured into new territory in quantum computing. New reports revealed that the company has achieved quantum supremacy with one of its processors, performing a calculation that would take traditional computers thousands of years to complete.
IBM To Launch 53-Qubit Quantum Computer That’s The Most Powerful Machine The Public Can Use
IBM introduced the most powerful quantum computer open to the public, a machine that features an impressive 53 quantum bits or qubits. The company also opened its new IBM Quantum Computation Center in New York.
Facebook, Ray-Ban Team Up To Develop Smart Glasses That Might Replace Smartphones
Facebook tapped Ray-Ban parent company Luxottica to help make smart glasses a reality. One of the products that Facebook has planned is augmented reality glasses capable of taking calls and livestreaming, among other features.
Google Pixel 4A? New Leaks Hint At Third Phone Possibly Released With Pixel 4, 4 XL
Is the Google Pixel 4a getting launched with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL? Some hints suggest the third smartphone in the Pixel lineup is codenamed Needlefish.
Spotify To Verify If Family Plan Users Are Really Living In The Same House
Spotify announced that it will be regularly asking for the addresses of members on the Premium Family plan to ensure eligibility. According to the new terms and conditions, the accounts of plan users without the same address will be deleted.
Scientists Create The Blackest Material Ever, 10 Times Darker Than Any Other Black
MIT scientists accidentally ended up with the blackest black material ever recorded after experiments with carbon nanotubes. It's so black that any bump or ridge along the material's surface is invisible, getting lost in the void of blackness.
Facebook Working On A TV Streaming Device With A Camera, Microphone
Facebook is setting its sights on more ambitious hardware as it reportedly plans to release a TV streaming device by the end of the year. It will focus on video chatting with a built-in camera and microphone.
