Using the opioid crisis to justify cracking down on medical marijuana isn’t just disingenuous, it’s irresponsible. Because weed is actually pretty great at managing chronic pain.
Daily Archives: June 13, 2017
It's like Disney World. But more ridiculous.
The Mad Opulence of Dubai, From Water Villas to Fake ...
Any technology that only works in English neglects 75% of the world. That problem is especially severe for Facebook with its global userbase. Yet most languages are being left out by the advances in artificial intelligence centered around natural language processing led by researchers in the U.S. and China. But today marks a milestone for AI accessibility. Facebook Messenger’s… Read MoreFacebook’s AI crosses language barrier to assist in Spanish
Now that Netflix is looking out for its bottom line, its transition to "TV network" seems to be complete.
It was Inevitable, Really: Netflix Is Turning Into HBO
Last month we noted that Instagram was testing a new feature called “archive”, which lets users hide any of their posts from anyone else – either permanently or indefinitely. Today this will roll out to everyone on Instagram, meaning you can start hiding photos today. You can archive any photo or video on your profile by tapping the “…” three-dots button in… Read MoreInstagram’s archive feature goes live, letting you hide photos indefinitely
According to horological legend the first luxury watch made of steel – the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak caused great consternation when it launched in 1972. Up until then there were timekeepers – small, cheap watches like Timex and Seiko – and expensive pieces that you handed out at retirements from brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe. To build a luxury watch in steel was an… Read MoreBreitling’s Avenger Hurricane 45 watch uses dense composites to stay ...
I recently sat down with Logitech to talk about the wired and wireless versions of the Circle 2: a modular home surveillance camera with four different mounts that change where and how you’d use the camera. The modular approach stems from four different mounts: the first is a glass window mount, so you can see outdoors without glare. Second is the plug mount, ensuring you’ll… Read MoreLogitech’s Circle 2 is a modular home surveillance tool with ...
Thanks to better analytics, producers will finally know how much you're listening—and when you're not.
Apple’s New Transparency Is Huge for Podcasts Everywhere
Most people don’t have to think very hard about going to see the latest movie in the theater, but for millions, things aren’t that simple. If you’re hearing or vision impaired, getting the apparatus to provide you with amplified sound or scene descriptions can be a pain, if they’re even available. Actiview is a startup aiming to make accessibility in movie-going as… Read MoreActiview aims to streamline movie accessibility for millions of hearing ...
Amidst a tough time for Uber, CEO Travis Kalanick’s parents were in a tragic boating accident last month that took the life of his mother. Now to grieve and clear his head before enacting changes at Uber, Travis has told his team he’ll be taken a leave of absence of unspecified length. You can read the CEO’s full letter to Uber below. Kalanick notes that “During… Read More