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Computer Creates & Paints A New ‘Rembrandt’

Computer Creates & Paints A New ‘Rembrandt’

A computer has created a new Rembrandt-style portrait from scratch using an algorithm and a 3D printer. It's the conclusion…

8 years ago

Facebook To Audio-Describe Photos

Facebook has launched a tool that describes photographs to visually impaired users. However, it seems to be keeping expectations low.…

8 years ago

Farewell to the Internet, Welcome to the internet

The Associated Press has decided to switch from "the Internet" and "the Web" to "the internet" and "the web" from…

8 years ago

April Fools’ Day Roundup

It's April Fools' Day and once again the tech world has provided many of the spoof stories. Perennial pranksters Google…

8 years ago

FBI To Share iPhone Unlock Tactics With Cops

The FBI has agreed to share details of how it unlocked an iPhone -- but with local police rather than…

8 years ago

Sony’s 4K Movie Streams To Cost $30

Sony is to charge $30 a movie to stream 4K titles directly to its smart TV sets. The service launches…

8 years ago

Texting While Crossing Road Could Land You In Jail

A New Jersey politician says people who text while walking should face up to 15 days in jail. Pamela Lampitt…

8 years ago

Netflix Admits Slowing Mobile Connections For Some Users

Netflix has revealed that it has intentionally varied mobile streaming bitrates based on the user's cellphone service provider. It's now…

8 years ago

Microsoft AI Bot Picks Up Bad Habits

Yesterday Microsoft released a sweet, innocent chatbot designed to speak like a "millennial." Today that chatbot is a corrupt foul-mouthed…

8 years ago

Wii U’s Days May Be Numbered

A Japanese newspaper claims Nintendo will drop production of the Wii U this year. Nintendo has responded with what may…

8 years ago