Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi made a big splash when it announced the the Mi Max, its much-heralded device with a near bezel-less display, last year — now we have a follow-up phone. The Mi Max 2, unveiled today at an event in Beijing, will be available in China from June 1 priced upwards from RMB 1699, that’s around $247. Xiaomi claims it sold over three million of the… Read More
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AlphaGo has taken out two of three matches against human Go champion Ke Jie.
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Rocket Lab has successfully launched its Electron rocket into Earth’s orbit, making New Zealand the 11th country to reach space.
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Jerome Blake played seven characters in the Star Wars saga, launching him into a new world of movie stars and fan conventions. Here’s his story.
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From hidden celebrity cameos to FX maestros disguised by makeup, these are the people you might not have known popped up in Star Wars.
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The chipmaker doubles down on its defense against Apple’s lawsuit and requests an injunction against iPhone and iPad manufacturers.
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Google’s AlphaGo AI has once again made the case that machines are now smarter than man — when it comes to games of strategy, at least. AlphaGo made its name last year when it defeated high-profile Go player Lee Sedol 4-1, but now it has beaten the world’s best player of Go, the hugely complex ancient strategy game. Today, it won against Go world champion Ke Jie to… Read More
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SoftBank, known for investing in ridesharing apps that aren’t Uber, has added another startup to its list. This time it’s a $100 million bet on 99, the largest ridesharing company in Brazil. Read More
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Winning the first two games in its best-of-three match against Chinese Go grandmaster Ke Jie, AlphaGo reaffirms the rise of artificial intelligence. The post Google’s AlphaGo Continues Dominance With Second Win in China appeared first on WIRED.
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Acko is an under-the-radar startup that wants to disrupt India’s insurance industry through a digital-only model. This week it stuck its head above the parapet and announced that it has raised $30 million to get started on its bold plan. Founded by Varun Dua, the man behind insurance comparison site Coverfox, Acko is designed as a wholly digital take on insurance in India. The… Read More
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