Thursday, 3 August 2017

Microsoft Dumps Mobile References, Declares AI Top Priority in 2017

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Microsoft has effectively announced a pivot away from mobile and towards AI and deep learning in its latest 10-K filing. But is this a rebrand or a serious attempt to tackle the nascent AI market?

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Hyperloop One Hits Almost 200 MPH With Demo Pod

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Hyperloop One says it's proven the technology works, and now it wants to actually start building tracks.

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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 3650 Quad-Core Desktop PC for $599

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If you want a desktop PC with a good balance between performance and price, check out the Dell Inspiron 3650. With a quad-core Skylake processor and a substantial amount of memory, this flexible PC is a fantastic bargain when you use today's 47% total discount.

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The Elixir of Immortality May Reside Deep Within Our Brains

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A study published in the scientific journal Nature has uncovered at least one source of aging among mammals similar to ourselves, and points in the direction of how to stop it.

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ET Deals: Save 25% on the 14-Inch Lenovo ThinkPad T470s

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If you're looking for a new laptop, now's a great time to grab the 14-inch Kaby Lake Thinkpad T470s laptop at a $299.75 discount. With today's coupon code in play, you'll save a whopping 25% off the retail price.

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Biological Teleporter Could Transmit Life to Other Planets

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All this contraption needs is data, and it can build working viruses.

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Tesla’s Solar Roofs Aren’t as Cheap as You May Have Read

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Some articles are claiming that Tesla's Solar Roofs actually cost less per square foot than traditional roofs to install. They don't, but they are still a pretty-good value if you add in the lifetime electricity savings.

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