Google’s release of TensorFlow could be a game-changer in the future of AI – Phys.Org
Google’s machine learning software already does some pretty amazing things, such as visual translations. Credit: TensorFlow The development of smarter and more pervasive artificial intelligence (AI) is about to shift into overdrive with the announcement by Google this week that TensorFlow, its second-generation machine-learning system,…
Why Microsoft Bought A Game Engine From Intel – Seeking Alpha
Summary Microsoft bought the biggest game-related 3D physics engine company, Havok, from Intel. Microsoft is likely fortifying its influence on game publishers and developers. Havok’s physics engine is far more popular than Nvidia’s Physx game engine. Havok offers almost a complete all-in-one game development software…
Apple event expected to focus on iPhones, TV – Phys.Org
New iPhone models might also feature “force touch” technology used in Apple Watch, which allows the user to control the device based on how hard the screen is pressed Apple is expected to unveil updated iPhones Wednesday along with an Apple TV revamp that may…
GamesBeat 2015 snares Magic Leap’s Graeme Devine as a new speaker – VentureBeat
Our latest speaker, Graeme Devine looks like a character from Game of Thrones. The chief creative officer and vice president of games at Magic Leap is one more among the cast of characters from gaming who will talk at our GamesBeat 2015 conference at the Grand Hyatt…
‘Star Wars’ BB-8 droid to be sold as working robot – Toronto Sun
GLENDALE, Calif. — If it weren’t for someone willing to entertain a new idea, the new Star Wars droid, BB-8, wouldn’t be rolling into living rooms this holiday season. The robot — which looks like a mechanical head on a spinning ball — was the…
Apple is considering a huge change to the next iPhone — here’s how app makers … – Business Insider
Steve Kovach/Business Insider When Apple unveils its next iPhone, there’s one area that’s expected to get a significant change — its screen. Analysts and industry watchers expect the iPhone 6S will add Force Touch, which would let users press the screen like a button, to…
The end of China’s ban on video game consoles won’t change anything – Quartz
This week, China said it will lift a ban on selling video game consoles and games in the country, the latest in a series of rules aimed at loosening restrictions on sales. But despite the nice-sounding sentiment that China is opening up, the fact is…
Fling vs. Cast and Airplay: Amazon.com, Inc. Takes on Google and Apple – Tech News Today
Streaming content from mobile devices to TVs wirelessly is becoming a big thing, with Google and Apple already in the market with their Chromecast and Airplay respectively. In fact Google is already rumored to be working on a successor to the original Chromecast. Now, Amazon…