IT&Software
Microsoft creates an AI capable of translating Chinese as accurately as humans
In a blog post published yesterday, the researchers from the company's USA and Asia labs claimed that their system has already achieved human parity when tried on a commonly used test set of news stories known as newstest2017. A second method called deliberation networks taught the system to revise and edit its own translations as a human would, as well as consolidating its results by comp... [Full Article...]
Google introduces 'wheelchair accessible' routes on Maps
Wider rollout expected in the coming months. "We built this feature to make life easier for people who use wheelchairs, but accessible routes are also helpful if you're on crutches or pushing a stroller", Akasaka adds . Big cities like London usually aren't known for being easily accessible to people using wheelchairs, but a new feature from Google Maps is a step toward making it easier. [Full Article...]
Google Lens rolled out for iOS devices
Snap Ed Sheeran in the street, for example, and you get links to his YouTube and Facebook pages, and so on. With the latest arrival, iPhone and iPad users with the latest Google Photos app (version 3.15) will get a chance to experience a Google Lens preview over the next week. [Full Article...]
HTC U12+ Leaks Out: A Snapdragon 845 Flagship with Quad Camera
Just like other flagships releasing this year, we'll see the phone powered by the Snapdragon 845 - the latest in processor technology from Qualcomm. However, details about other variants have not been revealed. Additionally, it may also come with IP68 certification for water and dust resistivity. Interestingly, the leak mentions HTC Face Unlock as well. [Full Article...]
Toys R Us to close or sell all USA outlets
Now that Toys R Us has announced it will be liquidating and closing its stores , many shoppers and parents are wondering what will become of its Babies R Us stores, including its gift cards and baby registries. The chain will shutter all 735 stores remaining in the United States, it said in a statement - down from the 881 it listed just last month. On Thursday morning, filed for liquidat... [Full Article...]
Microsoft eyes-up the cloud as its gaming future beyond Xbox
While Microsoft's focus will shift to the Microsoft Theater during E3 this year, the company will still have a presence on the show floor, with a new booth dedicated entirely to the company's streaming platform, Mixer. "We continue to believe in user choice, and we also believe there's room in the industry for a gaming subscription and that's what we're going to build". [Full Article...]
Facebook's data-saving Android app is coming to the US
In the rollout, the app will become available in countries including the US, Canada, Australia, UK, France, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand. The pared-down version of Facebook is now available in 100 countries, and was created in 2015 with the intention of serving regions that have slower internet and less access to data. [Full Article...]
Spotify Sets April Date to Begin Public Trading
Spotify disclosed the date on Thursday at its "Investor Day", a livestreamed, open-to-the-public version of the roadshow that typically predates an initial public offering. The company's SVP offered up some insight into the health of its music streaming service. The company said its free tier, which artists and music labels at one time said devalued music, is used to bring in more users, glean... [Full Article...]