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AI -- what is it good for?
Life, James Hein, Published on 28/08/2019
» Why do we care about machine learning and the kind of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems I mentioned last time? The amount of data being taken in by systems in modern times is outstripping the ability of humans to keep up. Enter machine learning systems to pre-process the information, highlight patterns and identify the bits and pieces that humans may find interesting. Key areas include fraud detection, whereby a set of rules is applied to data and flagged if those rules are detected. It also includes the age-old problem of the best delivery routes to bring manufactured goods to customers, with the additional benefit of using less fuel. A recent McKinsey report found that AI improved on "traditional analytics techniques" in 400 use cases across 19 industries and nine business functions. As far as the current situation, AI or machine learning is not an end state. Human intervention is still required to make sure the results make sense and also to ensure stuff isn't being missed in the process. There is also continuing training and refinement being regularly applied. It's a growing field and those organisations that are not at least aware of it could be left behind by their competitors. At least, until Skynet takes over.
And it tells time too
Life, Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 07/08/2019
» Since the introduction of the Apple Watch in 2014, smartwatches have improved by leaps and bounds in both functionality and design. Smartwatches can be placed into two categories: fitness focused and phone-extension focused. This Huawei Watch GT-AE9 has chosen the fitness focused route.
Do apps truly save time?
William Hicks, Published on 01/08/2019
» Tech companies argue they provide choice for consumers to do what they want
The highs and lows of E3 2019
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/06/2019
» E3 2019 has come and gone and that means a whole lot of reveals to relive, exciting moments to rewatch and new titles to look forward to. Or does it? I'll reserve judgment on E3 this year as a whole towards the end but here are some highlights and lowlights from 2019's E3 conference.
Ubisoft plays into streaming trend at E3 video game event
AFP, Published on 11/06/2019
» LOS ANGELES - French video game titan Ubisoft on Monday unveiled a new subscription service and a Brexit-tinged title as it taps into the industry trend toward streaming games.
It's zoom time!
Life, Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 24/04/2019
» Huawei, even though in hot water in many countries, produces outstanding phones year after year with unique features in nearly every one of their top phones. The Huawei P30, the cheaper version of their top-of-the-line P30 Pro series, has an on-screen fingerprint reader and a 5x optical zoom capability.
How to get the most out of online reviews
Life, Published on 24/04/2019
» In the world of online shopping, often buyers will purchase an item only after they see that other people also like it. And the easiest way to find out consumer sentiment? You guessed it: reviews.
Human override here to stay
Life, James Hein, Published on 10/04/2019
» Computers are useful tools and they will emotionlessly churn through thousands of operations in the blink of an eye to produce whatever results they were programmed to do. Most of the time the results are welcomed. When it comes to malware the results generate a different reaction, and then there are those spaces in the middle. The situation surrounding the Boeing 737 Max MCAS aircraft and the recent crash is an excellent example. The latest analysis would seem to indicate that the computer engineers made some choices that have had unintended consequences. In this case overriding the wishes of the pilots by assuming the plane was crashing, when it wasn't, and not allowing the human pilots to correct the computer's decisions.
The galaxy could be yours
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 05/04/2019
» Samsung, the world's number one smartphone distributor, has yet again expanded its choices for its consumers with the release of the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy A50. Released as their new top and mid-tier models respectively, Samsung is keen on keeping its market dominance as well as enticing smartphone buyers -- and perhaps even converting those loyal to other brands -- to give them a try. But will these two new phones compel customers to dish out the cash?
Huawei P30 Series
Life, AKIN, Published on 03/04/2019
» Huawei's P30 Series presents the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro, featuring a completely redesigned camera to deliver an unrivalled smartphone-photography experience. The phones are equipped with a super-sensing Leica quad camera and SuperZoom lens, an engineering marvel with up to a 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom. The Huawei P30 Series comes in iconic colours to keep users on trend all year long.