What’s happening Google’s natural language AI is smart enough to define jokes. Why it matters The ability to understand the nuances of human language will lead to better and more natural interactions with machines. What’s next Google wants to educate people about the benefits of these kinds of AI smarts through upcoming devices like its …
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Whole Foods Market shoppers in Austin, Texas, soon won’t need to pull out payment cards at the cash register, Amazon said Tuesday. The company will roll out its Amazon One palm-scanning technology to let customers pay with a wave of their hands at one store in Austin, and it’ll add six more stores in the region soon after. The system, …
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When I reviewed Lenovo’s 14-inch Yoga C940 at the beginning of the year, it was one of the best in its category — great design, excellent features and faster performance than its predecessor. It did leave me wondering what Lenovo would do with it next, though. The answer: Just enough to keep up with the competition. Now called the Yoga 9i, Lenovo …
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There are many reasons you might want to take a quick screenshot with your phone. Perhaps it’s to save a cool post on Instagram from your new iPhone 11 or document the newest in high fashion to help you dress better, or maybe it’s to archive a wonderful text conversation you had with your friends or family. Whatever the reason, …
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Upgrading to a new phone can be plagued with ambivalence. Sure, it’s exciting to upgrade to your phone to something new and powerful, but it can also be painfully expensive. Not so much Black Friday week. If Verizon is your carrier of choice, you’ll be able to snag a new phone from Google, Apple, Samsung or LG for up to …
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