A group of social scientists created a game where the AI is designed to read your emotions through facial expressions. Tap or click here for a frightening example of how thieves are using AI to create ransomware threats. The purpose might seem absurd at first, but there’s practical science behind it. Artificial intelligence and facial recognition are advancing at a blistering pace. It will be beneficial for companies to not only recognize your face but also to read your emotions....

The primary reason for this is that it can be used in a very covert fashion-unbeknown to the public. As a result, there have been many cries of Civil Liberties and Privacy Rights Violations, thus triggering its very low acceptance rate. Also, unlike the other Biometric Technologies, Facial Recognition still has some ways to go to be deemed as 100% reliable. There are many factors which can have a drastic impact on the performance of a Facial Recognition system....

An A teardown by Android lice uncovered a new “together” mode whereby two people can link their watches communicate through matched faces. It sounds adorable. Sort of. The code strings suggest you may even be able to bump watches to initiate pairing, just like Android Beam. The other hidden feature is an interactive mode that allows you to touch the watch face without triggering the default behavior of switching to the app list....

The Moto Z ay is the latest in the novo family of smartphones to get Android Nougat. But that’s not the only big update this week—’s xel Nexus devices are getting several critical security patches. Each week, we round up all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, smartwatches, Android TV devices. Make sure your device is running the latest available software so you can enjoy new features— fewer bugs security holes....

Schofield’s been making a living filming Android-centric how-to review videos for his YouTube channel, Your Tech Simplified, since 2011. His channel has over 200,000 subscribers 54 million views. He’s also known for doing a ton of giveaways helping newcomers learn the basics of their Android devices, like rooting or installing a custom ROM. talked to Schofield to learn about about his process of making videos why he stuck with the name QBKing77....

Taking the courses is done on your own time and at your own pace, free of charge. However, if you want to become certified after finishing the course you’ll need to pay $149 for the exam for each class. Apple even has digital badges you earn when you pass an example, which can then be used on your resume or job applications. The Apple Device Support course consists of 14 hours of class content, covering how to provide support for iPhone, Mac, and iPad using various tools, services, and best practices....

The Trans-Tasman Measuring Broadband report compared 100/20Mbps plans on full fibre and HFC connections in Australia, and full fibre in NZ, as well as full-fibre only NBN Ultrafast against NZ Fibre Max plan, and fixed wireless connections. The multi-technology mix connectivity used in Australia was not compared to NZ’s fibre network presumably because some sort of mercy rule kicked in. For the 100Mbps plan shootout, the NZ network was slightly faster down, a mere 0....

Users were unable to use their broadband, and the company’s status page and app were also knocked down the count. Even though a fix was put in place quickly, users were still complaining for some time, as the telco told users to restart modems to reconnect. “The downside of automation is it provides the ability to break things at scale,” Aussie Broadband managing director Phil Britt said. “A change was made to our DHCP configuration this morning, which automatically propagated throughout the network and took services offline for around 10 minutes before a fix was rolled through....

Unfortunately, demand currently outweighs the supply — which means scammers are swarming out of the woodwork. Now, we’re seeing “vaccine hunter” websites, forums and social media groups pop up left and right. On the surface, they’re all about teamwork. They promise to help you find open appointments and local vaccine doses. Although some of these sites are legitimately helpful, many don’t have your best interests at heart. In fact, some sites may even want to mine your personal information....

The Honor View 20 is Honor’s latest budget flagship. Packing an impressive punch-hole display design, a 48MP rear shooter, and a powerful 7nm Kirin 980 chipset, the Honor View 20 is definitely an attractive proposition. If you plan on buying the View 20 or have already gotten your hands on the device, check out our list of the best tips and tricks for it. The Honor View 20 runs on a rebranded version of EMUI known as Magic UI 2....

Several internet providers serve the Seattle area to provide connectivity to everyone. The city of Seattle wants to make technology accessible to all as well, offering programs that provide discounted smartphones and free computer access. And residents who cannot afford home broadband service may qualify for low-cost internet access for as little as $10 per month through a city program. Take a closer look at the best Seattle internet providers....

While earning a degree, you can specialize in cybersecurity, software development, database management, and more. Potential career paths include technical support specialist, network specialist, and programmer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an impressive 13% growth in positions between 2020 and 2030 for computer and information technology occupations. Launch your information technology career by exploring the best online associate degree programs in information technology listed below. Top 5 online schools for IT associate degrees The best online associate in information technology degrees Our experts analyzed extensive data to produce the following ranking....

On the whole, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the addition of more than 160,000 jobs to the entertainment and sports industries from 2020 to 2030. Alongside a 39% projected growth in employment for fitness trainers and instructors, coaches and scouts are projected to see a 26% growth. Entry-level business positions available to sports management students like event planner and facilities manager are projected to have increased employment opportunities in that time period as well....

The Redmi Note 4 was among the most popular budget mid-range Android devices released last year. While the handset was not available in Europe, the United States and other developed markets of the world, it sold like hot cakes in India, China, and other Asian countries. The combination of a unibody aluminum design, a powerful yet efficient Snapdragon 625 chipset, and a huge battery for a very attractive price made the Redmi Note 4 one of the highest selling mid-range Android devices of last year despite its limited availability....

In case you didn’t know the Car crash detection feature was introduced with the Pixel 4. The feature made use of the unique sensor array on the device. Using ultra-low power sensors, the feature automatically detects high-speed movement and determines if you were involved in a crash. If you were, your Pixel automatically asks if you require assistance and sounds an alarm. If you fail to respond to the device’s prompts, the Pixel auto-dials emergency services with your details and location....

While the bonus is lower than what other lenders offer (you receive a $500 bonus with the Capital One Spark card when you charge $4500 within the first 90 days), you are also not under any obligation to make any purchases within a narrow window either. It makes the reward more universal for businesses. 5% cashback rewards at select retailers American Express also incentivizes other purchases made by companies. You receive 2% cashback on all expenses related to restaurants, cell phone suppliers, and gas stations....

The rooting method does not work on the Fire HDX 7, but it should be just a matter of time before a developer ports the above rooting method to it. Head over to XDA for the download link and rooting instructions. If the rooting guide helped you, do make sure to contribute to the developers to acknowledge their hard work!

However, after several previous experiences, now comes the “Android Go”, a new version of the Android operating system that embraces not only a new OS but a new philosophy. This new version of Android embraces several fronts of this operating system. It is basically designed for the devices with fewer features and less possibilities to perform all the functionalities. That’s why they created deep changes to the kernel and other elements, making them suitable for 512MB or 1GB of RAM....

macOS 12 is the big update coming to Mac computers later this year with several big changes. At present, the desktop PC world is introducing a new edition in Apple as well as Microsoft Windows. Apple Launched Public Beta of macOS Monterey However, macOS Monterey brings both new features as well as the new OS look. Apple is also focusing on its hardware which has its own SoCs. The public beta is live for all, so if you want to try out the experience of the new desktop OS, then here you go....

I can’t remember when the habit was formed, but the vast majority of humanity appears to have adopted it. No, I’m not talking about posting pictures of your frou-frou dessert to Instagram. This is far more elemental. This is the proclivity to put a case on your phone. When you buy it, your phone looks so pretty. Just like in the ads. But then you buy a hideous $20 piece of rubber to hide its pulchritude....