Temporary Social Media
Messages that quickly self-destruct could enhance the privacy of online communication and make people feel freer to be spontaneous.
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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.
Is This “Kickstarter for People” a Good Idea?
Does Upstart turn investing into a popularity contest?
How to Carbon-Date a Web Page
If a Web page lacks a time stamp, how do you know when it was created? A new Web application could help.
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.
Surfing Logs Reveal Global Eating Patterns
The way we view online recipes reveals how our eating habits change over time, say computational sociologists.
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.
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.
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.
A Flexible Keyboard with Buttons That Feel Clickable
Transparent, shape-changing plastics could make touch screens and keyboards that stimulate users’ sense of touch.
