Jun 27, 2018 09:59 am UTC| Technology
Earlier this month, CD Projekt Red debuted the latest cinematic video teaser for the much-awaited role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018. The scenes told a good story, but since it was just...
Microsoft Updates Facial Recognition Tech to Improve Results for Subjects with Darker Skin
Jun 27, 2018 09:23 am UTC| Technology
Microsoft announced Tuesday that it has applied significant improvements to its AI-powered facial recognition technology to better identify subjects with darker skin tones. In a blog post, Microsoft revealed that the...
Foreign Powers Could Use Cryptocurrencies to Influence U.S. Political Process, Experts Warn
Jun 27, 2018 09:14 am UTC| Technology
Concerns were raised during the June 26 hearing of the U.S. Congresss Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism regarding the use of cryptocurrencies in allocating illegal donations to political campaigns, Cointelegraph...
'NieR: Automata' Is Now Officially Also an Xbox One Title
Jun 27, 2018 08:51 am UTC| Technology
After over a year of waiting, Xbox One players can finally play Square Enixs action role-playing game NieR: Automata starting Tuesday. Microsoft store now lists NieR: Automata: Become as Gods Edition for Xbox One...
Florida Set to Create Position to Supervise Crypto Industry
Jun 27, 2018 08:29 am UTC| Technology
A new position that is poised to oversee the crypto market in the state of Florida is currently being developed. Jimmy Patronis, chief financial officer of Florida, made the announcement on June 26, Cointelegraph...
Uber London Can Now Resume Operations as Court Grants Probationary License
Jun 27, 2018 08:03 am UTC| Technology
Ubers London-based operations can now resume after the Westminster Magistrates Court granted its petition and gave it a probationary license on Tuesday. In a decision penned by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot, it was...
Jun 27, 2018 07:13 am UTC| Technology
Nobel prize-winning economist Robert Shiller said in an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday that Bitcoin (BTC) is a social movement whose popularity depends on location. He cited the United States as a prime example,...
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