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US senators aren't giving up on their dream of promoting AI use in government. A bipartisan group including Cory Gardner, Kamala Harris, Rob Portman and Brian Schatz has reintroduced the AI in Government Act in a bid to foster the adoption of AI in… Source: Engadget | Senators reintroduce bill to improve AI adoption in …
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelFacebook is further loosening its limitations on blockchain ads… if only somewhat. As of May 8th, the social network will no longer require pre-approval for ads tied to blockchain tech, news, education or events linked to cryptocurrency. While ma… Source: Engadget | Facebook lifts some restrictions on blockchain ads
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelThis week, Senior Editor Roberto Baldwin gives us a behind-the-scenes look at one of the many instruments he uses in one of his many bands. Not only is the 32-slimkey Arturia Keystep MIDI controller a great little MIDI controller and sequencer, it's… Source: Engadget | What we're buying: A solid MIDI controller that's also easy …
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelIf you're into synths and grooveboxes at all, chances are you're familiar with Elektron's Digitone. It's part of it's mid-range "Digi" line of instruments, and it's loaded with all sorts of gorgeous FM sounds. It's not quite as cold as the classic FM… Source: Engadget | Elektron turned its Digitone groove box into a proper …
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelAmazon and its sellers are now believed to be the victim of a substantial fraud campaign. A newly public legal filing obtained by Bloomberg has revealed that Amazon reported a "serious" campaign that compromised the accounts of roughly 100 sellers b… Source: Engadget | Hackers stole cash from 100 Amazon sellers in 'serious' fraud
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelLeague of Legends has been online for nearly 10 years. During that time, it's competed with newcomers like Dota 2, PUBG, Overwatch, Fortnite and a slew of online first-person shooters, yet it's managed to remain one of the most popular games on the m… Source: Engadget | Riot Games is expanding 'League of Legends,' even …
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelThe next installment in the John Wick movie series will hit theaters next week, but that won't be the end of the line for the Keanu Reeves action franchise. A "fast-paced, action-oriented strategy game" based on the series is in the works. Source: Engadget | John Wick is suiting up for a strategy game on …
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelPharmaceutical giant Gilead has agreed to release its exclusive patent to manufacture and sell the HIV-prevention drug Truvada. This means we could see a generic version of the pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) on the market earlier than expected. T… Source: Engadget | A generic HIV prevention drug should arrive in 2021
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelEfforts to crack down on loot boxes in the US might be underway in earnest. Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a bill, the Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act, that would bar games from including paid loot boxes, pay-to-win mechanics and othe… Source: Engadget | Senate bill would ban paid loot boxes in games aimed …
May 8, 2019 | by RaheelFollowing months of regulatory challenges, games publisher Tencent has pulled the blockbuster PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds out of China and replaced it with a game more in keeping with the country's socialist views. Source: Engadget | ‘PUBG’ is now the patriotic ‘Game for Peace’ in China
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