The Best Smart Displays (2020): Google Assistant, Alexa, Portal
Jeffrey Van Camp is an editor for WIRED, specializing in personal technology reviews and coverage. Previously he was the deputy editor of Digital Trends, helping to oversee the site’s editorial…
An Algorithm That ‘Predicts’ Criminality Based on a Face Sparks a Furor
In early May, a press release from Harrisburg University claimed that two professors and a graduate student had developed a facial-recognition program that could predict whether someone would be a…
‘Carbon Farming’ Could Make US Agriculture Truly Green
On a farm in north-central Indiana, Brent Bible raises 5,000 acres of corn and soybeans that go into producing ethanol fuel, food additives and seeds. In Napa Valley, California, Kristin…
iOS 14 learns your charging habits to extend your AirPods’ lifespan
It’s also enabled by default
Rapid urine test tells the truth about your diet, even if you don’t
The test can measure the quality of your diet and whether it’s right for you
Amazon may be considering adding live TV to Prime Video
The company is hiring for several live TV roles
The best deals on iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners for July 2020
Keep your home clean without lifting a finger using a self-charging robot vacuum cleaner.
Bungie releases Destiny 2 items in support of Black Lives Matter
Bungie is providing a novel way for Destiny 2 players to show their support for Black Lives Matter inside the game. Today, the developer started preorders for what it calls…
What a machine learning tool that turns Obama white can (and can’t) tell us about AI bias
It’s a startling image that illustrates the deep-rooted biases of AI research. Input a low-resolution picture of Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, into an algorithm…
Guide to streaming: from Disney Plus and HBO Max to NBA League Pass and Crunchyroll
There is a plethora of streaming services available for anyone with a credit card handy. Hulu and Netflix are general entertainment providers offering licensed content and originals for subscribers. Others,…