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Autumn is coming: Expert says hype cycle will give way to ‘rich harvest’ of useful AI

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 10:54 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, artificial intelligence


Winter isn’t coming. At least not for the world of artificial intelligence. Jeff Bigham, program director of the Human-computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon, believes we’ll soon reap the bounties of an AI autumn instead. An AI winter is a period in which research and funding freeze up and it becomes difficult to break new ground. Since the inception of artificial intelligence technology in the 1940s there’s been several of these periods. The last decade has brought new hope for AI – and with it all the hyperbole the modern media can muster. AI is in the public’s eye on…

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EA swears Jedi: Fallen Order won’t have multiplayer or microtransactions, ever

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 7:14 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


After dangling little more than a title before us for months, EA and Respawn Entertainment finally revealed more about their new Star Wars game, Jedi: Fallen Order over the weekend. What they revealed almost says more about the publishers than it does about the game — namely, that the lack of typical “EA-ish” elements means Electronic Arts may have finally let years of fan complaints sink into its skin. EA revealed the game‘s trailer during Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, alongside a panel with Respawn founder Vince Zampella. Zampella told a cheering crowd, “No multiplayer. No microtransactions. It’s a story game.” This was…

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How to activate Facebook Messenger’s new dark mode, no emoji required

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 5:49 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


In March, Facebook teased Messenger’s long-awaited dark mode. Users could unlock the feature by simply sending a crescent moon emoji to one of their friends. And now, after a month of public experimentation, the feature is receiving a wide release and can be unlocked simply by activating a toggle. To unleash dark mode, tap your profile photo within the app. This brings you to your preferences and settings. You’ll then see a switch marked “Dark Mode.” Press it and you’re done. The feature, announced today, is currently being rolled-out to users across the world. If you can’t see it, you…

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Researchers create 3D print of heart using harvested human tissue

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 4:45 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Researchers at Tel Aviv University today unveiled a world’s first – a 3D print of a heart constructed from harvested human tissue and vessels. This technology, although in its formative stages, could potentially one day provide relief for patients whose lives are determined by the fickle whims of organ transplant lists. The organ produced in Tel Aviv isn’t viable for donation. According to the AFP, it’s roughly the size of a rabbit’s heart. It’s tiny, looking more like an overcooked kidney bean than anything else. And yet, it represents an important breakthrough for medical science. VIDEO: Scientists in Israel unveil…

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Top UK dietitian weighs in on Jack Dorsey’s bizarre diet (it’s risky!)

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 3:23 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Jack Dorsey is a polarizing figure. Usually, the criticism is centered on how he runs Twitter. Last week, however, was different. Attention shifted from the usual fare – the ever-pervasive issues of the alt-right and harassment — to a completely different matter: Dorsey’s unusual diet. According to a piece in CNBC, Dorsey follows a highly calorie-restricted regime during the weekdays, limiting himself to just one meal — dinner. Dorsey’s sole meal is consumed between the hours of 6:30PM and 9PM. It’s an unambiguously low-carbohydrate affair, and consists of a protein (typically chicken, steak, or fish) along with some green vegetables,…

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