Can we keep facial recognition from enabling a surveillance state?

Researchers have been pursuing facial recognition technologies since the 1960s but its only been in the last few years that these systems have become so alarmingly capable. Neural networks able to… Read the original post: Can we keep facial recognition from enabling a surveillance state?

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The iPad hasn’t killed laptops, but Apple will keep trying

It’s also a device that Apple has put both its technological and marketing weight behind since day one. “iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an… Continued here: The iPad hasn’t killed laptops, but Apple will keep trying

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London police begin using live facial recognition tech across the capital

In a tweet, the Met assured the public that any images obtained that don’t trigger a potential alert are deleted immediately — and that it’s up to officers whether they decide to stop someone… See the article here: London police begin using live facial recognition tech across the capital

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Subaru plans to sell only electric cars by the middle of the 2030s

The announcement comes in the wake of ever-stricter emissions regulations around the globe, notably in China and in the European Union. The firm isn’t going to turn the tap off overnight, though…. See the original post: Subaru plans to sell only electric cars by the middle of the 2030s

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Subaru plans to sell only electric cars by the middle of the 2030s

The announcement comes in the wake of ever-stricter emissions regulations around the globe, notably in China and in the European Union. The firm isn’t going to turn the tap off overnight, though…. See the original post here: Subaru plans to sell only electric cars by the middle of the 2030s

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