How Facial Recognition Tech Could Help Trace Terrorism Suspects
The FBI could use software to help identify suspects, and more advanced techniques are around the corner.
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Temporary Social Media
Messages that quickly self-destruct could enhance the privacy of online communication and make people feel freer to be spontaneous.
Deep Learning
With massive amounts of computational power, machines can now recognize objects and translate speech in real time. Artificial intelligence is finally getting smart.
Bitcoin Isn't the Only Cryptocurrency in Town
Currencies designed to fix perceived flaws in Bitcoin could lead to competition that makes the idea of digital “cryptocurrency” stick.
Facebook’s Real “Home” May Be the Developing World
The new Facebook-centric Android app for smartphones builds on other efforts to court mobile users internationally.
Safe Texting While Walking? Soon, There May Be an App for That
CrashAlert, created by University of Manitoba researchers, could make it easier to walk and text without smacking into things.
The Facebook Phone Is Finally Here, but Who Wants It?
The appeal of Facebook’s new phone software may be limited to hardcore users.
A Flexible Keyboard with Buttons That Feel Clickable
Transparent, shape-changing plastics could make touch screens and keyboards that stimulate users’ sense of touch.
Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Disappearing Messages Are Everywhere
Smartphone apps that send disappearing messages are gaining in popularity.
Nuance Thinks Voice Ads Could Be a Mobile Hit
Nuance hopes its voice-recognition tech can produce mobile ads that you actually want to have a conversation with.
