AI, Future Tech, Health / Fitness / Wellness
Google Blog – 4.29.20 (4.25.20)
Over the past four years, Google has advanced its AI technologies to address critical problems in healthcare. We’ve developed tools to detect eye disease, AI systems to identify cardiovascular risk factors and signs of anemia, and to improve breast cancer screening.
Full Post: Healthcare AI systems that put people at the center
Coronavirus, Entertainment Content / Streaming
Roku Blog – 4.28.20 (4.20.20)
The Roku Channel is a great destination to stream quality, free entertainment. We’ve hand-picked hit movies, popular TV shows, and more for you to enjoy as we all spend more time at home. Look for these helpful, timely categories in a dedicated Home Together row on The Roku Channel.
Full Post: Home Together: Free movies and TV series on The Roku Channel
Gaming, Product Announcements
PlayStation Blog – 4.27.20 (4.24.20)
This is a moment we have been waiting all our lives for — I am extremely excited to announce that Deliver Us The Moon launches today on PlayStation 4!
Full Post: How Deliver Us The Moon Uses Astronaut Tech to Make the Game Feel Real
Audio / Earphones / Earbuds / Headphones / Speakers, Product Announcements
Google Blog – 4.27.20
In October, we introduced the all-new Google Pixel Buds—with high-quality sound, an unobtrusive design that fits securely and comfortably in your ear and helpful AI features. We wanted to make sure whether you’re streaming content while working out or sitting in a noisy room talking on a conference call, you have the best possible audio experience. Today, Pixel Buds are available for $179 in Clearly White in the U.S.
Full Post: The new Google Pixel Buds are available today for your listening pleasure
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Avast Blog – 4.27.20 (4.24.20)
Security researchers found a vulnerability in iOS software that may have allowed hackers to steal data from almost a billion Apple devices over the past two years. Reuters reported that a California-based security firm discovered the bug while investigating a client’s cyberattack that occurred in late 2019. The attack exploited a flaw whereby a blank email sent to the victim triggers a crash and reset of the iOS Mail app, swinging open a backdoor for hackers in the process. The attackers then gain access to whatever information is kept in the Mail app, such as contact lists, photos, and confidential messages.
Full Post: Flaw in iOS Mail App May Put Millions at Risk