To activate the feature, users simply have to say “Hey Google, read it” or “Hey Google, read this page” when there’s an article displayed on their Android browser. Assistant will then highlight words as it reads them aloud and will even scroll down the page automatically. Users can change the speed of the voice if…
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Coronavirus: UAE Tour riders to be held in quarantine until 14 March
Chris Froome continued his comeback from injury at the UAE Tour and was among those tested for coronavirusTeam Ineos have withdrawn from all races until 23 March following the death of sporting director Nico Portal and the “very uncertain situation” surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.Ineos have notified cycling’s governing body the UCI and plan to return…
Mercedes’ new E-Class knows when you’re holding the wheel
The new system is much more direct, and should be a bit harder (though not impossible) to fool. That will help ensure drivers keep their hands on the steering wheel when using E-class features like active steering assist, active brake assist and adaptive cruise control.Mercedes isn’t the first to use capacitive steering wheel tech. Cadillac’s…
Apple Refreshes iPhone Silicone Cases, Apple Watch Bands, and iPad Cases With New Spring Color Options
Alongside big new product releases, Apple today refreshed its online storefront with a wide variety of fresh accessories for the spring. This includes new colors for iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, and updated versions of Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad. Starting with iPhone, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro…
Foldable phones are the future, but their software is stuck in the present
But things are starting to change. And, thanks to new technology like folding and rolling screens, we’re starting to see different shapes emerge. The Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr, for example, fold in half to become an almost-square.With the rise of dual-screen and folding devices, screen sizes could change again, along with their aspect…
An algorithm could make CPUs a cheap way to train AI
Typically, companies use GPUs as acceleration hardware in implementing deep learning in technology. But this is pricey — top of the line GPU platforms cost around $100,000. Rice researchers have now created a cost-saving alternative, an algorithm called sub-linear deep learning engine (SLIDE) that is able to do the same job of implementing deep learning,…
Alberto Salazar’s spectacular fall from grace
Alberto Salazar (centre) celebrates with Galen Rupp (left) and Mo Farah (right) at the London 2012 OlympicsAlberto Salazar wanted to win almost at any cost.Once the most revered distance running coach in the world, his fall from grace has been spectacular. Salazar helped Sir Mo Farah become Britain’s most successful track athlete ever. Now he’s…
Goodyear’s smart tire concept ‘prints’ its own treads
The Geneva Auto Show has been canceled, but that hasn’t stopped many of the companies due to present there from scheduling online alternatives to conventional press conferences. Today, Goodyear introduced its latest “stretch concept” tire, the ReCharge, which theoretically never needs replacing or even rotating because it can replace worn treads from the inside.The idea…
Entertainers pivot to video as coronavirus shutters clubs
The Dropkick Murphys are a Boston institution and have played live shows every St. Patrick’s Day for the past 24 years, though, for obvious reasons, this year’s set was canceled. Luckily, the band was having none of that mess and decided to stream its set live and free over the internet so that St. Patrick’s…
How NBA Jam Helped Stephen Curry Change the NBA
In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen to talk about the latest on the coronavirus and sports. They also interview Cohen about his book The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks. Finally, they…