Softbank’s introduction of a ‘robot with emotions’ could be a harbinger for two important developments in AI (Artificial Intelligence): 1) Behavior-based robots (that learn said orientation over a period of time); and, 2) Greater autonomy for the OECD’s increasingly geriatric population.
(Source) Business Week: http://goo.gl/Ec5LQf
Japan’s Wi-Fi initiative allowing ‘free-access’ (for visitors) via registering their passports is an excellent idea (especially due to long-standing criticism regarding how locked down the nation is within this capacity overall).
(Source) Mashable: http://goo.gl/R7Nslu
Tesla’s approach whereas the firm is considering a ‘technological giveaway’ (akin to how Open Source / Application Development is oriented) could really shake-up the automobile market (aside from accelerating the adoption of ‘e-powered’ cars!)
(Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/iWMyZp
Rumored for months… perhaps an Amazon Smartphone is closer to becoming a reality?
(Source) Mashable: http://goo.gl/P2AVc7
This should really come as no surprise…
(Source) Engadget: http://goo.gl/s9Y0St
John Oliver’s explanation of ‘net Neutrality (aside from hilarious) is spot-on!
(Source) Recode: http://goo.gl/PQxLri
Apple’s (annual) WWDC seemingly took a page from DropBox and WhatsApp’s playbook(s)… which supposedly were launched as a precursor to rumored devices (slated for later in 2014).
(Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/RuR0tC
‘Back in the Day…’ Enough said!
(Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/wu6lbJ
Enclosed is a Top Ten list of suggestions for Apple to co-opt / include in iOS8.
(Source) Venture Beat: http://goo.gl/j7Q4fB
In light of an EU court ruling (mandating Google provide a method for removing ‘personal search requests’) the firm has (cryptically) posted a medium in order to do so… the questions (amongst many) are: will they comply; will said request be honored; and, how feasible is this as a viable solution?
(Source) Washington Post: http://goo.gl/qukyEZ
