Making sure fresh food is kept at the right temperature during transit is a harder problem than one might think — but the Swiss are on the job. Not only did they create robo-fruit to mix in with the real ones, but another research team has created a biodegradable temperature sensor that sticks to food all the way from its starting point to the inside of your mouth. Read More This edible sensor could help keep food freshThis entry was posted in AgTech Gadgets TC on September 28, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
Multiple sources tell TechCrunch that Google is building a tabletop smart screen for video calling and more that will compete with Amazon’s Echo Show. The device could help Google keep up in the race for the smart home market after Amazon just revealed a slew of new Echos and as Facebook continues to work on its codename “Aloha” video calling screen. Two sources confirm to… Read More Google is building a smart screen competitor to Amazon’s Echo ...This entry was posted in Amazon Gadgets hardware smart home TC and tagged google on September 28, 2017 by Josh Constine
Like many cities, Moscow has an enormous network of CCTV cameras, but unlike many cities, thousands of those cameras are now hooked up to a powerful facial recognition system that can track criminals (and trash collectors) wherever they go. The p... Moscow officially turns on facial recognition for its city-wide camera ...This entry was posted in artificial intelligence facial recognition Gadgets Government privacy surveillance TC on September 28, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
Family Link, Google’s parental control software for Android devices, is now exiting its beta testing period and is now generally available to anyone in the U.S. without the need for an invitation. The software, which lets parents manage apps, set screen time limits and device bedtimes, can be used from either an iOS or Android device, but is designed specifically to manage a… Read More Google’s parental control software, Family Link, launches to publicThis entry was posted in Android Apps family kids Mobile parents TC on September 28, 2017 by Sarah Perez
The new Hero 6 Black comes with improved image stabilization and captures 4K footage at 60 frames per second. GoPro Hero 6 Black Specs, Price, and Release DateThis entry was posted in Gear on September 28, 2017 by Michael Calore
Facebook has made no secret of its wish to do more in the online recruitment market — encroaching on territory today dominated by LinkedIn, the leader in tapping social networking graphs to boost job-hunting. Today, Facebook is taking the next step in that process. Facebook will now integrate with ZipRecruiter — an aggregator that allows those looking to fill jobs to post ads to… Read More Facebook partners with ZipRecruiter and more aggregators as it ramps ...This entry was posted in Enterprise Social TC and tagged facebook on September 28, 2017 by Ingrid Lunden
Congressional investigations into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. presidential election are looking at the spread of misinformation on a number of online services — not just Facebook. In fact, Twitter is meeting with Congressional staffers today. Recode’s Tony Romm says Twitter’s Vice President of Policy Colin Corwell is currently in a closed-door meeting with the… Read More Twitter is briefing Congress today in election probeThis entry was posted in Government Policy Social TC and tagged facebook google twitter on September 28, 2017 by Anthony Ha
Social media giants have again been put on notice that they need to do more to speed up removals of hate speech and other illegal content from their platforms in the European Union. The bloc’s executive body, the European Commission today announced a set of “guidelines and principles” aimed at pushing tech platforms to be more pro-active about takedowns of content deemed… Read More Tech giants pressured to auto-flag “illegal” content in EuropeThis entry was posted in Europe hate speech Microsoft Policy Social TC YouTube and tagged facebook social media twitter on September 28, 2017 by Natasha Lomas
Riding high on the success (and mind-boggling scarcity) of the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo surprised no one with the announcement of the SNES Classic Edition, a tiny version of the classic Super Nintendo console that comes with 21 of its greatest hits built in. But a few new features and departures from the original make it a distinct product — and one very much worth your $80. Read More Review: The SNES Classic Edition and all 21 games on ...This entry was posted in Gadgets Gaming Nintendo TC on September 28, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
A quarter of Americans listen to podcasts each month, but far fewer make them. Anchor is a startup that is looking to change that with its app that makes it easy to record and distribute content. Anchor also has a discovery platform, which allows... Anchor raises $10 million for podcast platformThis entry was posted in Apps Fundings & Exits google ventures podcast Social on September 28, 2017 by Katie Roof