Sometime around 1 am on a warm night last June, Fei-Fei Li was sitting in her pajamas in a Washington, DC, hotel room, practicing a speech she would give in a few hours. Before going to bed, Li cut a full paragraph from her notes to be sure she could reach her most important points in the short time allotted. When she woke up, the 5'3" expert in artificial intelligence put on boots and a black and navy knit dress, a departure from her frequent uniform of a T-shirt and jeans. Then she took an Uber to the Rayburn House Office Building, just south of the US Capitol. Before entering the chambers of the US House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, she lifted her phone to snap a photo of the oversize wooden doors. (“As a scientist, I feel special about the committee,” she said.) Then she stepped inside the cavernous room and walked to the witness table. The hearing that morning, titled “Artificial Intelligence—With Great Power Comes Great … [Read more...] about Fei-Fei Li’s Quest to Make AI Better for Humanity
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Ten Skåne start-ups to watch in 2015
Media Evolution is an influential media cluster in Malmö, home to many startups and a meeting place for entrepreneurs. Photo: Sebastian Borg Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden, is bursting with brainwaves and is quickly becoming a hub for international innovation. Here are ten start-ups ready to change the world. Did you know that every time you open a milk carton, you're experiencing your own little bit of Skåne magic? The first milk carton, the first artificial kidney, and even the first portable phone trace their roots back to southern Sweden. And the region's trend for ground-breaking ideas doesn't show any signs of stopping. Recent inventions include the invisible bicycle helmet, touchless cameras, and pyjamas which protect against bed-wetting. So what does the future hold for this dynamic region? The Local talked with ten up-and-coming start-ups - all from Skåne, all ready to change the world. Click on the company name to … [Read more...] about Ten Skåne start-ups to watch in 2015
Best SUVs 2018: from crossover to Range Rover — which 4x4s are king of the road?
You'll have noticed them on your street, down at the supermarket or parked outside your office. There might even be one on your driveway. The SUV - or crossover - has become one of the UK's favourite types of vehicle.Thousands are replacing their old hatchbacks, saloons and estate cars with these high-riding, practical lifestyle wagons. While some still frown on the SUV, these cars are popular for a reason. You sit higher up - so they're easy to get into and out of - plus you get a great view out. And if you've got a family to carry around then they offer more space inside than a hatchback, but also tend not to be shorter than the estate car you might otherwise have bought for its carrying capacity.In this buying guide, we round up the best SUVs available. Given that the market is now so large and diverse we've split our list into three sections: Small crossovers Mid-sized family SUVs Large SUVs Small CrossoversWhat's a crossover? Quite simply it crosses-over the gap between a car … [Read more...] about Best SUVs 2018: from crossover to Range Rover — which 4x4s are king of the road?
Comments for : Apple to include ‘Night Shift’ in iOS 9.3 to make the screen easier on your eyes before bedtime
posted on 11 Jan 2016, 15:34 9 1. twens (Posts: 1144; Member since: 25 Feb 2012) Another stolen idea from other developers. It's still welcome though. Smh posted on 11 Jan 2016, 15:40 5 5. nctx77 (Posts: 2540; Member since: 03 Sep 2013) So , I guess every company in the world have to invent something brand new before they add it to their devices... posted on 11 Jan 2016, 16:23 5 12. Bm888 (Posts: 516; Member since: 06 Jul 2015) This will popularize this feature despite it being implemented by some developers ROMs.. It'll be hyped up just like force touch, pink gold or whatever called rose gold.. But whatever is good for consumer I welcome it..Esp hope it's implemented by Samsung too... posted on 11 Jan 2016, 19:19 5 28. MrElectrifyer (banned) (Posts: 3960; Member since: 21 Oct 2014) Guess you have a hard time interpreting "It's still welcome though". posted on 11 Jan 2016, 22:33 1 45. 47AlphaTango (Posts: 528; Member since: 27 Sep 2015) From … [Read more...] about Comments for : Apple to include ‘Night Shift’ in iOS 9.3 to make the screen easier on your eyes before bedtime
How to make sure your next car is future-proofed
Whenever we buy a new piece of technology, we have to weigh the decision carefully. With a phone it isn't simply a case of picking the device with the biggest screen or the fastest processor; there's a more fundamental decision: iPhone or Android?Whichever you choose will lock you into that device's ecosystem for the next couple of years – and your choice of apps and features will be limited by the side you pick.And with today's cars becoming increasingly tech-filled, from sat navs and entertainment systems to what are essentially in-car operating systems, considerations of compatibility, obsolescence – and yes, Apple vs Android – are now just as important when you're buying a new set of wheels.We don't replace our cars as often as we replace our phones, or even our games consoles. According to one report, most American consumers now plan to hold on to their car for 10 years before trading it in.When we buy car, then, we're essentially gambling that the features and … [Read more...] about How to make sure your next car is future-proofed