Archivo del Autor: Belen De Leon

Google’s AlphaGo beats world’s best ‘Go’ player in the first of three matches

Google’s AlphaGo AI has taken the first game in a series of three games against the best player in the world. 19-year-old Ke Jei even employed the AI’s own tactics against it, but to no avail.

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Prynt’s new mobile printer uses AR to create Harry Potter-style moving pictures

 Printing static photos from your phone was so last year. Now, it’s all about AR. Prynt, a startup that makes a small mobile printer that connects to your phone, has just released their newest device, called Prynt Pocket. And the device puts a renewed focus on the company’s AR play, which essentially makes each printed photo a Harry Potter-style moving image. When you select a photo… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Trove raises $8 million to store your clothing and furniture

 There are inefficiencies in the giant self-storage market, and startups like MakeSpace and Clutter have already been gaining traction by offering a more consumer-friendly approach. Now there’s another startup entering the picture, with Trove formally launching in the San Francisco Bay Area after a few months of testing the concept in beta. They are also securing $8 million in a… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

James Corden is getting his own Snapchat show, the first from CBS

 Thanks to James Corden, CBS will now join a number of other major media publishers in creating content for Snapchat’s Shows – the social service’s smattering of short-form original video series found in the app’s “Discover” section. The network announced this morning that James Corden will star in a new show on Snapchat called “James Corden’s… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Apple names Denise Young Smith as VP of diversity and inclusion

 In a not-so-surprising move, Apple has appointed Denise Young Smith as its first-ever head of diversity and inclusion, 9 to 5 Mac first reported. TechCrunch has since confirmed that Smith officially started in this role yesterday. Smith previously served as head of worldwide human resources at Apple for three years, and has been involved in diversity programs at Apple for years. In her new… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Ikea's Tradfri smart bulbs to support Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit this summer – CNET

The Swedish home furnishing retailer is planning to jump in with all three major voice platforms for its smart lighting system later this year.
Source: CNET

Facebook shakes up Live with new social chat features

 Facebook Live might be about bringing the entire community together around events, but sometimes you just want to know the reactions of your buddies. Facebook has already announced that its AR camera effects platform will be coming to Live, an announcement today brings a couple other changes to the platform surrounding social interactions in Live: Live Chat with Friends and Live With.… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

James Bond actor Roger Moore dies at 89 – CNET

Sean Connery is a tough act to follow, but Roger Moore made a go of it — seven times.
Source: CNET

Google Jamboard Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET

The giant touchscreen whiteboard is also a free mobile and tablet app.
Source: CNET