September 3, 2018 Google releases free AI tool to help companies identify child sexual abuse material Stamping out the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a priority for big internet companies. But it’s also a difficult and harrowing…
September 3, 2018 US, UK and others push for mandatory access to encrypted data Western intelligence allies are presenting a united front in their fight against encryption. The "Five Eyes" countries (US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand)…
September 3, 2018 Polaroid is now a brand of sadness Three years ago, almost to the day, I was anguished to find Kodak, the once-great photography brand, slapped atop some random selfie sticks. Now,…
September 3, 2018 Segway’s Drift e-skates aren’t nearly as dangerous as they look Disgraceful name appropriation aside, hoverboards have blessed us with many an exploitative YouTube compilation. And given the number of bruised coccyxes hoverboards are responsible…
September 3, 2018 Sony Japan ends repair services for PlayStation 2 after 18 years Sony’s Japan division has ceased repairs on the PlayStation 2 console, as reported by Kotaku. Back in late June, the company put out a…
September 3, 2018 A proper explanation of Google’s Android One program I must admit I didn't know much about Android One before coming to IFA 2018. I had assumed it was some form of software…
September 3, 2018 The Home of the Future will offer mesmerizing entertainment It’s hard not to be wowed by today’s 4K TVs, living room projectors, and multi-room sound systems. And between Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, HBO…
September 3, 2018 8K TVs are coming, but ignore the hype It's time to throw out your 4K TV, 8K is here! Well, not quite. At IFA in Berlin this week, Samsung, LG and TCL…
September 3, 2018 UK broadcasters urge the government to create a social media watchdog A smorgasbord of TV broadcasters, mobile network and internet service providers has urged the UK government to strengthen its oversight of social media companies….
September 3, 2018 The Morning After: Leaving your Pixel 3 in a Lyft Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome back! While some in the US take Labor Day off, we're wrapping up our coverage from Europe's…