apple Apple Highlights iPhone Privacy in New Ad Despite Recent FaceTime Bug Apple releases a new commercial emphasizing the iPhone's privacy features, positioning the device as a secure option for consumers. The campaign arrives shortly after the company faced embarrassment over a significant FaceTime eavesdropping flaw.
facial recognition Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Regulate Commercial Facial Recognition Two U.S. senators introduce a bill requiring companies to get explicit consent before collecting facial recognition data. The legislation earns immediate praise from Microsoft but excludes law enforcement restrictions.
tesla Tesla Opens Model Y Orders With 2020 Production Target Tesla now accepts $2,500 deposits for the Model Y, a mid-sized electric SUV sharing 75 percent of its parts with the Model 3. Production begins in late 2020, with prices ranging from $39,000 to $60,000 depending on the variant.
tesla Tesla Reveals Model Y Electric SUV With Fall 2020 Launch Tesla officially unveils the Model Y, a mid-sized electric SUV that closely resembles the Model 3 but offers more space and a panoramic roof. The vehicle is set to hit the market in fall 2020 with prices ranging from $39,000 to $60,000.
tesla Tesla Prepares to Unveil Model Y Compact SUV in Los Angeles Tesla reveals its highly anticipated Model Y compact SUV tonight in Los Angeles, streaming live for registered viewers. The vehicle promises to be slightly larger and more expensive than the Model 3, though manufacturing details remain the key focus.
ford Ford Expands Self-Driving Tests to Austin Ahead of 2021 Commercial Launch Ford adds Austin as the fifth city in its autonomous vehicle testing program, accelerating plans for a 2021 self-driving taxi and delivery service. The automaker takes a unique dual approach by separately developing its AV technology and business models.
google Google Removes 2.3 Billion Bad Ads, Shifts Focus to Banning Accounts Google reports removing 2.3 billion policy-violating ads in 2018 and introduces a new Ad Policy Manager. The company emphasizes a strategic shift toward terminating bad accounts entirely to prevent malicious ads at their source.
soft robotics MIT's Balloon Robot Gripper Lifts Objects 100 Times Its Weight MIT and Harvard researchers create a soft robotic gripper that uses an origami skeleton and vacuum pressure to lift delicate and heavy items alike.
uber Uber Seeks Up to $1 Billion for Self-Driving Unit Ahead of IPO Uber negotiates a massive funding round for its autonomous vehicle division, aiming for a valuation up to $10 billion. The deal helps boost the company's public image as it prepares for its initial public offering.
google Google Removes Fewer Bad Ads in 2018 by Targeting Root Causes Google removes 2.3 billion bad ads in 2018, marking a 28 percent decrease from the previous year. The company attributes this drop to improved machine learning that targets bad actor accounts before scams spread.
microsoft Microsoft Seeing AI App Adds Touch-Based Photo Exploration for Blind Users Microsoft updates its Seeing AI app to allow blind and low-vision users to explore photos by touch, hearing descriptions of objects and people wherever they tap. The update also brings native iPad support and interface customization options.
virtue Vice's Virtue Agency Launches Genderless Voice Q to Disrupt Tech Stereotypes Virtue, a creative agency owned by Vice, unveils Q, a genderless voice designed to challenge the male and female defaults of popular virtual assistants. The project urges major tech companies to adopt inclusive voice technology that breaks away from traditional gender binaries.
google Google Brings Instant Offline Voice Recognition to Pixel Devices Google introduces a new offline voice recognition system for Pixel phones that transcribes speech instantly without cloud processing. The technology currently only works in Gboard for American English.
google Google Brings Offline Voice Typing to Pixel Phones Via Gboard Update Google updates Gboard to allow real-time, offline speech recognition on Pixel devices, making voice typing faster and more reliable without needing an internet connection.
microsoft Microsoft Seeing AI Update Lets Blind Users Explore Photos By Touch Microsoft updates its Seeing AI app for iOS to let visually impaired users explore photos through touch-based audio descriptions. The update also brings native iPad support and interface customization options.