Researchers have studied the potential for bias in facial recognition algorithms before, but now it's the US government's turn to weigh in. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has published a study indicating "demographic differentials… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/34GpoAb via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Federal study shows face recognition accuracy varies by gender and race December 20, 2019 at 07:47PM"

It wouldn't be CES without companies showing off wildly ambitious tech, and Hyundai plans to accommodate. On January 6th, the South Korean automaker will introduce the public to its first Personal Air Vehicle (PAV), as well as two other concepts: An… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2EGxe24 via IFTTT

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Google is slowly but surely expanding Stadia's feature set. The Stream Connect split-screen mode emerged with the release of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint on the service this week, and now another aspect of the service is live: achievements. Yo… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PZitg0 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Google Stadia achievements are live on the web, but not in the app December 20, 2019 at 06:52PM"

Twitter has updated its Android app to fix a security vulnerability that could have allowed someone to see nonpublic information about your account, as well as take control of it to send tweets and direct messages. According to a blog post from the c… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/36PkAtI via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Twitter fixes an Android bug that could have allowed hackers to hijack accounts December 20, 2019 at 06:36PM"

Once again, Volkswagen is using a Christmas card to tease a new vehicle. The automaker sent the card, which appears to show a smaller entry-level ID, to journalists this week, Autocar reports. The sketch is purposefully vague, but it could offer a gl… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2EEA6gc via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "VW teases a smaller, more affordable EV in a holiday card December 20, 2019 at 06:18PM"

By Nick Guy This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to fast chargers for every device… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2rcvBpN via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "The best fast chargers for every device December 20, 2019 at 06:00PM"

If it wasn't already clear that Verizon (Engadget's parent company) is in a rush to meet its 5G coverage goals, it is now. The carrier has switched on 5G in parts of six cities, including Miami, Salt Lake City, Charlotte, Grand Rapids, Greensboro an… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/35KwGnR via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Verizon 5G goes live in parts of Miami and five other cities December 20, 2019 at 05:28PM"

Apple Arcade surprised us. It had an entertaining launch lineup and followed it up with many tempting new additions to the all-you-can-play service. Apple may be more selective with their Arcade entrants than the free-to-play, in-app-payment-loaded g… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Z8mxPr via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "The best games on Apple Arcade December 20, 2019 at 04:30PM"