Test Your AI Coding Skills With This Programming Challenge

Everyone’s betting on artificial intelligence. While some are warning that AI poses serious risks, the fact is that artificial intelligence programming is where many careers are headed. The good news is that you can jump into AI programming with widely popular languages like Python, Java, C++, and even older languages like Lisp, so get back to the screen and see if your skills are sharp enough to make your mark in this budding and buzzing field. In other words, put your skills to the test in this AI programming challenge — fly around a virtual universe, send ships to mine planets, and...

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The New Way to Take Screenshots on iPhone X

For a long time, the way to take a screenshot in iOS has stayed the same: holding down the Power and Home buttons together will capture whatever’s displaying on your screen. However, with the new iPhone X, this poses a problem — the device has no Home button! Thankfully, it’s still super easy to take a screenshot on the latest iPhone. Here’s how to take a screenshot on your iPhone X: Navigate to the page you want to take a screenshot of. Press and hold the Side (Power) button and Volume Up buttons at the same time for a moment....

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Best Walmart Black Friday Deals

With Black Friday slated for November 24, there are plenty of savings to be had — many starting the evening before. With limited quantities of the best deals, it’s always good to be prepared. One way to do that is to scope out the early ads and decide what you want to focus on. Walmart has released its Black Friday ad, and these are some of the best deals they have to offer this year. The official Black Friday deals will be available in store starting at 6pm on November 23, 2017 per time zone. In-store Black Friday deals will...

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How to Quickly Find Messages with Attachments in Gmail

Gmail is part of our everyday habits. And, why not. There are plenty of reasons to love Gmail. It is completely free; there is plenty of storage space; it gives you free POP3 access to your email as well as free offline access to your email messages via the IMAP route; choices like Gmail Inbox or the veteran Gmail app to pick from; and a slew of browser add-ons that make Gmail more interesting. Then, there are the attachments. They are the icebergs floating in the sea of emails. Thanks to Gmail’s generosity, you can send attachments with a maximum...

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Graphcore raises $50M amid a flurry of AI chip activity

 While some of the largest chip manufacturers are looking to shift their focus onto the GPU for their biggest machine learnings, there’s a blooming ecosystem of new chip startups looking to rethink the way processing for AI works That includes a European-based startup called Graphcore, which said today that it has raised $50 million in new financing led by Sequoia Capital. Graphcore,… Read More

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Snapchat’s epic strategy flip-flop

 It takes courage to say you were wrong about almost everything. But that’s what Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel did this week, and that’s what it will take to save Snapchat. From algorithmic feeds to partnerships to target markets to recruiting adults, Snap is planning a 180-degree turn across the board. It’s warranted. The Q3 earnings report was a blood bath with Snap’s… Read More
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Snapchat’s epic strategy flip-flop

 It takes courage to say you were wrong about almost everything. But that’s what Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel did this week, and that’s what it will take to save Snapchat. From algorithmic feeds to partnerships to target markets to recruiting adults, Snap is planning a 180-degree turn across the board. It’s warranted. The Q3 earnings report was a blood bath with Snap’s… Read More

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I watched 1,000 hours of YouTube Kids’ content and this is what happened…

 What do you get if you endlessly recombine Spiderman and the Joker with Elsa from Frozen and lashings of product placement for junk food brands like McDonalds? Read More
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Imagining Instagram: Stories-first

 Time spent by people watching Instagram Stories — which is temporary sharing with private replies — could someday significantly surpass time spent in the Instagram Feed, which is the permanent stream of photos and videos with comments. Although numbers comparing sharing and time spent between Stories and Feed are not available, there’s more to be done. Read More
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Win an Amazon Fire TV!

We recently took a look at the new Amazon Fire TV box, and now we’re giving one away! Enter the competition using the widget below. The competition lasts for about two weeks and is open to all readers where the Fire TV is available. Good luck! Amazon Fire TV (2017)

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5 Alternative New Browsers to Replace Chrome

Browsers are the windows to the world wide web. Google Chrome rules the roost today, but a few new challengers might fit your needs better. For all its great features, Chrome hogs system memory and drains the battery. But that huge collection of extensions, and exclusive features like Translate and Google Cast, make it hard to give up on. So in case you’re feeling trapped in Chrome, try out one of these. 1. Colibri (Windows, Mac): Distraction-Free Browser Without Tabs The introduction of tabs changed internet browsing back in the day. Colibri wants to go back to those old days....

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Nintendo may make as many as 30 million Switches next year

 Rumors in early October had Nintendo more than doubling production for the highly successful Switch in order to meet what will almost certainly be crushing demand during the holidays. The company may be planning even higher volumes for next year — perhaps as many as 30 million consoles. Read More

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There’s a New South Park Game on Android and iOS

South Park: Phone Destroyer has arrived to destroy your phone. South Park: Phone Destroyer is a new South Park-themed mobile game that is a collectible card game like Hearthstone. But all you really need to know is that South Park fans will love it, while everyone else will find it infantile. Collect Cards to Vanquish ManBearPig South Park: Phone Destroyer is a turn-based RPG which has you building a card collection in order to battle other players. The collectible cards grant you access to different characters from the show, grant you special abilities to use in battle, and help make...

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Best Black Friday Deals NOT Found on Amazon

Thanksgiving approaches faster than a turkey running away from the chopping block. Or that sense of foreboding that goes hand in hand with familial visits. With it comes Black Friday for unbelievable deals. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or holiday shopping for friends and family, these are the best Black Friday deals around. Note: Some of these deals won’t be available until Black Friday begins at 12am EST on November 24, 2017. LG 49-Inch 4K LED UHD Smart TV ($400 at Kohl’s) Image Credit: Kohl’s Kohl’s may not rank among the most well-known electronics retailers like Best Buy. Nevertheless, Kohl’s...

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Get Trading Cards on Steam Without Actually Running the Game

Trading cards on Steam tap into our love of collecting, while also providing a way to trade and make money on the platform’s marketplace. In fact, many gamers idle their eligible Steam games to collect these cards. While some just leave a game open on their computer and wait for time to pass, others take a more methodical approach with idling software. These programs idle your games without the need to open them at all. For many, it’s how you turn game achievements into money. Two major options, IdleMaster and ArchiSteamFarm, will allow you to earn trading cards on Steam without even opening (or...

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Bike-share platform Spin poaches Seattle transit regulator and launches in a dozen new cities

 Spin, one of several bike-sharing companies now vying for dominance in a number of U.S. cities, has a new weapon to wield against its competitors: Kyle Rowe, the architect of Seattle’s permissive and apparently successful bike-share permit system, who is joining the company to work on government partnerships. In addition, Spin is gearing up to launch in a dozen or so new cities. Read More

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Uber “Express Pool” offers the cheapest fare if you’ll walk a little

 Uber’s found a way to shave another 25% or so off the price of a ride. Uber Express Pool asks you to walk up to a few blocks to your pickup and destination before and after the ride in exchange for the cheapest fare out of all of Uber’s options. The feature dynamically generates “smart spots” that are easy to drive to and close to the origin or destination of… Read More

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How to Set Up and Use Your Amazon Echo Show

Amazon’s powerful and handy Alexa can now be both seen and heard. The once voice-only personal assistant has made a move up with the Amazon Echo Show. The headlining feature of the device, currently only available to Amazon Prime members in the U.S., is a 7-inch touchscreen that showcases anything you can imagine including Amazon Video content, music lyrics, video flash briefings, and weather forecasts. While the touchscreen is a new feature, the Echo Show offers all the other great features of any Echo device including room-filling sound, eight microphones, and the ability to be heard from across a crowded...

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Instagram could let you follow hashtags soon

 Instagram is testing a new feature with a small fraction of its user base. As spotted by Pippa Akram and The Next Web, some users can now search for a hashtag and follow this tag in particular. Ok this is new. What does this do @SimonSocialMM @BizPaul @NatalieTFG any ideas? I've followed 2 but can't find what that means!! http://pic.twitter.com/LlCBk4Wmfv — Pippa Akram… Read More
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Logitech Bricks Devices, Offers Free Replacements

Logitech is intentionally bricking Harmony Link devices in March 2018. This means your Harmony Link will “no longer function after this date”. However, after the backlash that followed this announcement, Logitech is offering a Harmony Hub to all Harmony Link owners for free. All hardware manufacturers stop supporting their products eventually. It’s the only way they can operate, or they’ll be forced to support countless products forever. However, when it comes to cloud-based products, ending support can essentially stop these products from working… Logitech Responds to Complaints Earlier this week, it was revealed that Logitech is planning to brick all...

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