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Apple is also rumored to announce a redesigned iMac with a design more akin to the iPad Pro this year, although it probably won’t feature an ARM processor in 2020. The company has developed an expertise in ARM processors since the inception of the iPhone, launching devices with processors that are often a generation ahead of competitors in performance while being more efficient to boot. At WWDC, the company claimed its silicon will both be more powerful and use less power than existing desktop processors, although the announcement was light on specifics....

With much of Europe on a coronavirus lockdown, one thing’s for certain: We’re gonna spend a lot more time on our phones. Which is why the potential launch of iOS 13.4 is a bit more interesting than usual because, hey, we might actually notice the updates for once. And — if the rumors are to be believed — it might be launching pretty damn soon. Specifically, March 17. Or at least that’s what this Twitter post, reported on by MacRumors, suggests:...

But many experts believe that those interpretations don’t do justice to one of the technologies that will have a lot of positive impact on human life and society. Augmented intelligence (AI), also referred to as intelligence augmentation (IA) and cognitive augmentation, is a complement—not a replacement—to human intelligence. It’s about helping humans become faster and smarter at the tasks they’re performing. At its core, augmented intelligence is not technically different from what’s already being presented as AI....

For the uninitiated, Clubhouse is an iOS-only app — backed by venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) — where users create rooms and chat to each other through audio in real-time. Apart from Clubhouse, its audio technology partner Agora is also basking in glory as its share prices have gone up over 50% from the last Friday’s closing price. Its stock went from $56.38 last week to $90.77 this week. [Read: How much does it cost to buy, own, and run an EV?...

Even though 2020 was a year unlike any other, there are some things that never change. Despite all the turmoil and fear and worry of the last 12 months, when you ask people about their resolutions for 2021, the answers are essentially unchanged from any other year. According to a YouGov.com survey, the top three resolutions for 2021 were to exercise more, improve their diet, and lose weight. If getting your overall health on the right track is part of your approach to the new year, a subscription to a service like the Auro Fitness and Wellness app ($29....

The man, a resident in Cairnlea — a Melbourne suburb — was arrested at home, where police seized “a substantial amount of cash and false identification documents.” Authorities also seized a cryptocurrency ATM from a shopping mall in nearby Braybrook, which according to Google Maps is approximately 8 kilometres away from Cairnlea. The investigation began in June after the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), a government financial intelligence agency tasked with monitoring transactions, provided intelligence regarding reports of scam activity linked to the ATM....

If you’re looking for a new career path, consider this — by 2030, the world is going to need another 25 million new project managers to help keep all those important strategic business initiatives on track. From software development to mobile apps, from IT security to specialized industry-centric roles like healthcare tech specialists, that means 2.3 million trained and certified project process experts needed every year, according to the Project Management Institute....

Plugged In is hot, sticky, and covered in paper. Why? It’s gift guide season, baby. Let’s get something clear: I know I’m publishing this just after Black Friday (and Cyber Monday), but this isn’t about Black Friday (and Cyber Monday), and that’s because Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) are crimes against humanity. Listen, I’ve got nothing against deals, or people trying to get something for cheap. No, my issue with Black Friday is with the companies themselves (Side note: anyone who posts on social media mocking people who queue up for discounts on Black Friday are pond scum — those folks are just trying to save some cash....

But while governments and national security can benefit from this, advanced surveillance technology creates risks for the misuse of personal data and the violation of human rights. Technology at the border One of US President Joe Biden’s first actions was to introduce a bill that prioritizes “smart border controls”, as part of a commitment to “restore humanity and American values to our immigration system”. These controls will supplement existing resources at the border with Mexico....

Website builder apps have a tough job. They need a robust set of cutting edge features and customization options to keep web development pros happy, while being simple enough that a first-time user can get a good looking site completed without pulling their hair out. That’s a finer line than you might realize. Many apps and services are either too simplistic and short of creative options for the diehards, or head-swimmingly complicated for the newbies....

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved two programs: the Drivered Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Program and the Driverless Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Program, The Verge reports. According to the report, these programs now permit self-driving taxi operators to “offer passenger service, shared rides, and accept monetary compensation for rides in autonomous vehicles.” [Read: Neural’s market outlook for artificial intelligence in 2021 and beyond] As part of the programs, companies that launch self-driving taxi services will need to submit quarterly reports to the CPUC to disclose anonymized information about how they’re operating....

The company’s annual report describes Capcom’s success with recent franchise entries like Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil 2 Remake, and Monster Hunter World. One of its strategies for maintaining this prosperity is to “awaken dormant intellectual properties,” which kind of makes them sound like eldritch gods. Gamers wasted no time giving them ideas. I don’t think I’ve seen this level of nostalgia for Capcom titles in… ever. But now that it seems likely the company will be gauging public interests in its long-dead titles, many are coming forward to praise their old favorites....

Okay, so Mario may never have technically been a PC game (officially, anyway), but the buzzing sounds of a floppy drive invoke a similar sense of nostalgia. Besides, the multitude of drives manages to somehow create a good physical analog for 8 and 16-bit chiptunes. The Floppotron was created by Pawel Zadrożniak, who has been refining the contraption over the years to cover a wider breadth of sounds. Other amazing covers include Beat It by Michael Jackson and We Are the Champions by Queen....

If you haven’t accepted video games into your life, then, really, what are you doing? When somebody tells me they have zero interest in gaming, I feel the same sort of way when people say they don’t really like music, or movies, or painting. I mean, it’s art. How can you not? This isn’t to say you have to be spend all day glued to a controller and TV, but there are games out there that are truly magical, and are totally worth your time....

Let me hit you with a math problem. If Call of Duty: Modern Warfare requires 175 GB of space to run properly and Red Dead Redemption 2 requires another 150 GB of space, what does that mean for you? It means you’ll need a whole lot of extra storage if you’re into gaming (especially if you’re not foolish enough to fall for cloud gaming). It’s not all bad, though: storage is getting pretty cheap these days....

I work from home almost all the time. It means I’ve partially turned into a couch potato. To kick my butt off the chair, and shed some calories, I often rely on fitness bands to give me some motivation to complete daily goals such as step count. It’s totally understandable if you don’t want to spend a lot of money when you’re just starting your fitness journey. That’s why the Garmin vívosmart HR activity tracker will be perfect for you....

I’ve got a confession to make. I used to be one of those chumps hating on headphone jack-less phones, blaming manufacturers for forcing consumers into buying numerous useless dongles – or spewing extra cash for expensive wireless earbuds. That was a hill I was willing to die on. But not anymore. After spending several months with Huawei’s P30 Pro and Anker’s Soundcore Liberty Lites, I’m not ashamed to admit I was wrong....

I’ve used these cans on-and-off for a while (and, incidentally, reviewed the previous model). Performance wise, they’re not bad, especially given the pricetag. While they can struggle with highs and mids, they’re capable of producing some truly punchy bass tones that lend favorably to EDM and hip-hop. The biggest selling point of these headphones is arguably the built-in active noise cancelling. It’s perfectly capable of drowning out the blare of jet engines, as well as everyday road noise....

Let’s be honest, if you’re gonna buy the best smartwatch on the market, it’s got to be the Apple Watch. I’ve tried a fair number of wrist-wearables in my time, and although some are good (Fitbits in particular are decent at what they do), it’s Apple’s range that is the closest to fulfilling the technology’s potential. If you’ve been holding out on picking up the latest device, then we have a deal for you: a 44mm Apple Watch 4 with GPS for $379....

There are a few different approaches you can take when you’re building a website. The first, and easiest, way of doing this is using a drag-and-drop style web-based service. These services are simple if you want to get a website up and running immediately, but they aren’t anywhere near as customizable or as powerful as other platforms. So, if you’re wanting to create a website that really stands out from the crowd, something you can tweak to provide exactly the experience you desire, then you’ll probably need to look at using a CMS (content management system)....