[ad_1] The feature is strictly opt-in, and it’s easy to revert back. However, it’s also being joined by some tweaks to how you find content. Tumblr is now hiding explicit blogs (that is, those with sexually graphic material) from web search results for anyone who’s logged out or under 18. ...
Read More »No straight answer on encryption from Europe’s incoming digital chief
[ad_1] Mariya Gabriel, who is currently the EC’s commissioner-designate for the digital economy and society portfolio, was fielding questions from the European Parliament today, as part of the process to confirm her in the role. She faced questions across a range of tech-related topics during the 2.5-hour session — including requests from ...
Read More »Nokia launches new digital health products as Withings name fades
[ad_1] Let’s start with that scale. It’s called Nokia Body and is a new addition to the existing line of digital Withings scales, which now go under different names: Withings Body is now Nokia Body Plus (it measures body fat) while Withings Body Cardio is now Nokia Body Cardio (it ...
Read More »Google’s Tensor2Tensor makes it easier to conduct deep learning experiments
[ad_1] Google’s brain team is open sourcing Tensor2Tensor, a new deep learning library designed to help researchers replicate results from recent papers in the field and push the boundaries of what’s possible by trying new combinations of models, datasets and other parameters. The sheer number of variables in AI research ...
Read More »The best electric bike you can buy
[ad_1] As our thoroughfares become increasingly crowded with automotive traffic, more cities are making biking around town safer and more accessible to citizens. Needless to say, these massive city planning efforts are showing plenty of return on investment. From 2000 to 2010, the number of bicycle commuters increased by 40 percent ...
Read More »Discover your rockstar stage persona in ‘The Artful Escape’
[ad_1] To the quote’s point, The Artful Escape feels like a game beyond my normal imagination. Not so much for its surreal imagery, but for the narrative its slightly absurdist art tells. Vendetti is a musician with incredible expectations on his shoulder. He’s a talented guitarist, but he lives in ...
Read More »Elon Musk suggests L.A. Mayor open to Boring Co. tunnel network
[ad_1] Elon Musk says that he’s had “promising conversations” with L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, regarding the potential of a network of tunnels underneath the city that would allow for a high-speed transit network unburdened by surface traffic. That’s the vision Musk’s recently founded Boring Company hopes to make a reality, ...
Read More »A better night’s sleep may not be a far-off dream with this sci-fi wearable
[ad_1] Why it matters to you A good night’s sleep is essential to our health and well-being, and we should turn to technology if we can’t achieve it naturally. Because modern life often gets in the way of a relaxed, deep, refreshing sleep, more of us are turning to technology ...
Read More »In 'Fortnite,' building is just as important as fighting monsters
[ad_1] Throughout the game, your main character is guided by a cute robot (which resembles Fallout 4’s Codsworth) that uses its voice to help you find the right weapon to use for particular tasks, like getting an axe to destroy rocks blocking a doorway. And if you’re struggling to find ...
Read More »Shape-shifting ‘4D’ printed objects could pave the way for outer space structures
[ad_1] It takes a lot of money to launch stuff into space — even by NASA terms. The cost ranges from around $9,000 to more than $40,000 per pound. With that sort of price tag, weight and space are at a major premium with shuttle missions, causing NASA to look ...
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