Just How Smart Should Our Cameras Be?
It’s always been of paramount importance for tech companies to strike that fine balance between privacy and innovation. In the case of cameras, we want to control what they record or take a picture of (obviously). Clips, a new camera from Google asks us to trust it with this decision. It also gives us a deeper look […]
Google, Facebook, and Other Tech Titans Take on Wildlife Crimes
Mobile app development, the Internet, and technology have enabled humanity to produce positive results and accomplish achievements faster than ever before. Unfortunately, as much as these new tools have augmented our ability to do good, they also allow us to do bad. Wildlife crimes such as the illegal trade of ivory and other rare animal […]
Google Launches ARCore Software Development Kit
2018 is going to be a big year for augmented reality (AR). With the release of the Magic Leap’s much-anticipated AR goggles and the possibility of lasers for AR in Apple’s next iPhone, there is a lot to look forward to. And with Google’s newest announcement, AR developers and beginners alike can jump into the […]
The U.S. Government Is Analyzing Drone Footage With Google’s AI
Both Google and artificial intelligence (AI) have generated their fair share of controversy. But because of a recent discovery, there’s been no shortage of drama for the “AI-first” tech titan: the US military is utilizing the tech giant’s AI technology for one of its drone programs. Giving Humans a Helping Hand Drone developers, wouldn’t it […]
The Voice Shopping Market Is About to Take Off
The rapid rise of smart speakers over the past few years is nothing compared to what we’re about to see, at least according to new research from strategy consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants. Voice shopping is expected to skyrocket from its current $2 billion market value to $40 billion by 2022. This massive expansion will […]
Google Makes AR Search Tool Available for All New Phones
Tired of having to type in keywords every time you want to search for something? Well, you’re in luck! Google is releasing their augmented reality (AR) search tool, Lens, for practically all newer phone models. The Hindered Future of Search Last May, Google released what many were calling “the future of search.” Any time you […]
Google’s Cloud IoT Core Is Now Available
Are you an enterprise interested in the Internet of Things (IoT)? Then this article is for you. Google just made their Cloud IoT Core generally available. This could potentially streamline every aspect of IoT integration for an organization looking to employ the technology. An All-In-One Solution to All IoT Needs? Google’s description of Cloud IoT Core […]
Are Tech Titans Just Tools for Russian Meddling in U.S. Politics?
Social media platforms are powerful. There’s no denying that. Even in the early days of mobile app development, it was clear that this niche would be a dominant driving force in digital media. From influencers to marketers, it’s hard to remember a time when social media didn’t possess such a powerful ability to sway the […]
A Tech Company’s Seating Chart Gives Its Priorities Away
You can tell a lot about a company from its seating chart. At Overstock.com, CEO Patrick Byrne walks past a small research team whenever he steps out of his office. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai’s office is right next to the Google Brain and artificial intelligence (AI) development team. John Kotter is a Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business […]
Is Bias Creep in AI Inevitable?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest technologies of our future. Every country and organization is preparing for the AI revolution in their own way. But when humans are involved with building the foundations of AI, can AI truly be objective? Tech leaders have been publicly expressing their opinions of AI’s potential to create […]