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Earlier this week, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings told Bloomberg that the company was planning to test a cheaper version of its streaming service, and now we're beginning to see what those lower cost options will be. Malaysian news outlet The Star reports… Source: Engadget | Netflix is testing a cheaper mobile-only plan in Malaysia
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelSamsung has announced its latest system-on-chip (SoC), the Exynos 9 Series 9820 processor, geared specifically towards managing on-device artificial intelligence applications. Unlike its predecessors, this processor contains an AI-accelerator, or NPU… Source: Engadget | Samsung's new phone processor has hardware for on-device AI
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelThe Hover Camera Passport foldable drone made quite the impression when it first launched a little over two years ago, and then it received a major update in April last year, which added a smartphone-free mode that automatically tracks and records it… Source: Engadget | Hover 2 foldable drone can look for obstacles as it …
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelEven with a number of serviceable free options for listening to podcasts, Pocket Casts is a popular option for episodic audio. Indeed, it does cost you a few dollars, but the app is well-designed and offers a more comprehensive feature set that some… Source: Engadget | Pocket Casts' new features make it arguably the best …
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelSelf-driving car collaborations are becoming increasingly commonplace. The latest team-up comes from Ford and Walmart — two older-world companies using autonomous tech to combat nascent startup rivals and remain relevant in an ever-changing landscap… Source: Engadget | Ford and Walmart to partner on self-driving deliveries
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelIt looks like Tesla has already started preparing for the Model 3's launch in European markets. The automaker will start displaying its relatively affordable electric vehicle in European showrooms this week, and it has already sent out invitations to… Source: Engadget | Tesla will bring the Model 3 to Europe with a CCS port
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelUber has launched a rewards program for passengers just a few days after Lyft announced its own. Like Lyft's rewards system, Uber's will also give you access to discounts and more experienced drivers the more points you collect from every Uber and Ub… Source: Engadget | Uber launches a tiered rewards program in the US, …
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelResearch company Gartner believes that by 2020, conversational AI — or chat bots — will be the predominant go-to for customer support in large organizations. So if you've got a question or a problem, chances are you'll be talking to a computer abou… Source: Engadget | Microsoft buys chatbot company to juice its AI projects
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelFrom merging with Nest to creating its own line of smart-home products, Google's spreading the word that it doesn't just belong in your phone or computer, but in your everyday life as well. Central to that experience is Google Assistant, the comp… Source: Engadget | Google improves Assistant with a slew of home-friendly features
November 14, 2018 | by RaheelI don't know about you, but I have a love-hate relationship with my microwave. I love how convenient it is, but hate that I rely on it so much. And, full disclosure, one time I managed to accidentally blow one up. Yeah. That's a story for another tim… Source: Engadget | Amazon's Alexa-powered Microwave is …
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