KFC’s latest weird tech suggests an order based on your face
KFC is no stranger to getting funky in order to sell its chicken but this one is really out there. The company’s Chinese division is partnering with Baidu to create a smart restaurant which will recommend meals based on the customer’s looks. Specifically, the restaurant’s ordering kiosks, which are powered by Baidu’s computer vision systems, will look at the customer’s age, gender and facial expressions...
The Public Access Weekly: Ho ho ho
Looking for something to read? Check out:Breslin Borland took us all to school on how to conserve more energy on our tech hardware with some handy tips and stats. While I am strict about unplugging my chargers when I’m done, I had no idea that game consoles used that much energy, so thanks Breslin!Meanwhile, Anna Johansson looked to the future of 3D printing arguing that the technology hasn’t plateaued but is instead...
The Public Access Weekly: Ho ho ho
Looking for something to read? Check out:Breslin Borland took us all to school on how to conserve more energy on our tech hardware with some handy tips and stats. While I am strict about unplugging my chargers when I’m done, I had no idea that game consoles used that much energy, so thanks Breslin!Meanwhile, Anna Johansson looked to the future of 3D printing arguing that the technology hasn’t plateaued but is instead...
Apple’s new solar-powered campus, and more in the week that was
The fight against climate change is in jeopardy as Donald Trump’s cabinet picks roll in, but Bill Gates is stepping up to the task by launching a $1 billion clean energy fund. Meanwhile, America’s first offshore wind farm just switched online for the first time, and it’s producing enough energy to power 17,000 homes. Denmark is well ahead of the clean energy game — it currently sources over half of its...
Apple’s new solar-powered campus, and more in the week that was
The fight against climate change is in jeopardy as Donald Trump’s cabinet picks roll in, but Bill Gates is stepping up to the task by launching a $1 billion clean energy fund. Meanwhile, America’s first offshore wind farm just switched online for the first time, and it’s producing enough energy to power 17,000 homes. Denmark is well ahead of the clean energy game — it currently sources over half of its...
