It's not a secret that the NYPD has been using facial recognition tech, though the details of the program have been kept under wraps. Now, The Intercept has learned that IBM developed the technology for the NYPD using police camera footage. The fact… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2oMHGxm via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "IBM used NYPD surveillance cameras to develop facial recognition tech September 06, 2018 at 06:04PM"

Amazon is expanding its kid-friendly FreeTime and FreeTime Unlimited features by adding Spanish-language media. FreeTime Unlimited is a subscription service starting at $3/month that includes a range of content for kids to enjoy, while parents can co… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2wNnuie via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Amazon adds Spanish options to its kid-friendly FreeTime Unlimited September 06, 2018 at 05:43PM"

Amazon has offered truly hands-free Alexa on the Fire HD 10 tablet, but not its 8-inch counterpart — you've had to wake it up first, which isn't much use when you're across the room. The company is taking care of that omission today with an updated… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2wOdrtp via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Amazon’s newest Fire HD 8 tablet offers always-on Alexa September 06, 2018 at 05:22PM"

The Justice Department will reportedly announce charges today against at least one North Korean operative connected to the 2014 cyberattack on Sony Pictures, the Washington Post reports. Officials told the publication that computer hacking charges wo… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2CBHwmf via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "DOJ will reportedly charge North Korean operative for Sony hack September 06, 2018 at 05:17PM"

After launching an investigation into Apple's proposed acquisition of Shazam in April, the European Commission has cleared the deal. The EC looked into whether data obtained in the purchase would allow Apple to target its competitors' music streaming… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2wLOwGN via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "European Commission approves Apple’s purchase of Shazam September 06, 2018 at 05:11PM"

Microsoft's Alexa-Cortana love affair now extends to the console in your living room. As rumored in June, Xbox Insiders in the US can now use Alexa and Cortana voice commands to control Xbox One systems using a new skill that fills in most of the Ki… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2QeXrJU via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Alexa and Cortana devices can control your Xbox One by voice September 06, 2018 at 05:00PM"

While the Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 offer state-of-the-art gaming experiences, there's something special about the simple gameplay of vintage consoles like the NES. While it's harder than ever to get your hands on an original old school gaming sys… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2M2yduQ via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "You can play 600 classic games on this $50 retro gaming console September 06, 2018 at 04:55PM"