Microsoft Learn Chinese for iOS helps beginners, intermediates
(Tech Xplore)—What would you say to learning Chinese with the focus on speaking it—and having fun doing so?
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Firefox Quantum is browser overhaul and tryouts hail speed
(Tech Xplore)—Firefox Quantum is here, one year in the making, and the focal point of all things Mozilla in tech-watching sites this week.
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New home for 3-D objects eases developer leap into VR/AR environments
(Tech Xplore)—For developers creating content tools for virtual and augmented reality content, what a nice start to the month. And you can thank Google. November 1 marked the introduction of Poly, where you go to browse, ...
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New 'Furion' software allows untethered, high-quality VR
The virtual reality industry is faced with a conundrum: Users must be tethered to a server or PC in order to play high-quality apps.
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Mentioning what is hard to mention in chatbot for end-of-life preparation
(Tech Xplore)—Talking about the unthinkable for patients facing death is never easy. End-of-life planning is the phrase often used, softening the concept of death, but the task remains painful for the patient, family and ...
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Privacy streams helps developers create privacy friendly apps
A smartphone app that uses the raw feed from the device's microphone or accesses its contact list can raise red flags for a user concerned about privacy. In many cases, however, the app doesn't need all the details that users ...
Sep 13, 2017
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An app for the perfect selfie: Algorithm direct user where to position camera for best photo
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have developed a smartphone app that helps people learn the art of taking great selfies.
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Microsoft Insider Preview Build announcements: More from Cortana, phone link
(Tech Xplore)—Microsoft announced a new Insider Preview Build for Windows 10 on PC and Mobile. The builds are 16251 for PC, and 15235 for Mobile. Judging by news stories, the most popular talking point around all the new ...
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Twitter-monitoring system detects riots far quicker than police reports
Social media can be an invaluable source of information for police when managing major disruptive events, new research from Cardiff University has shown.
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Papr swipes reveal instant reactions to preprints
Jeff Leek, a biostatistician at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, released a prototype for an app called Papr.
