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Swapping giraffe for sheep. Switching skirts with jeans. It might sound far-fetched, but those are just a few of the feats a machine learning algorithm designed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and the Pohang University of Science and Technology can accomplish after ingesting large datasets of images. It’s described in a […]

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More than three years after its release, Windows 10 has passed Windows 7 in market share. That means more desktop computers are now running Microsoft’s latest and greatest operating system than any other OS, according to . The milestone is a nice way for Microsoft to end 2018, even though the company surely was hoping […]

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Over the last few years, millions of Chinese workers managed to earn extra money by being ride-hailing drivers. Many picked the gig because of its flexible schedule. For those who could not otherwise afford to own a car in China’s pricy metropolises, driving around is also a status symbol, even if they are paying off […]

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Despite everything, I think deserves credit for how fascinating it is. has made something that is fun to talk and write about. That’s true even when I’m trying to explain why I find it so disappointing. For me, Red Dead II is the antithesis of what I like about games. And it disregards my tastes […]

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It’s been proven time and time again that electric toothbrushes are far more effective at cleaning both your teeth and gums than traditional toothbrushes. Whether you’re primarily interested in removing plaque or attaining a whiter smile, get the job done far more efficiently. But not all electric toothbrushes are created equal. This state-of-the-art keeps both […]

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As I ponder the role-playing games I’m keeping an eye on in 2019, my first thought is, “Hey, wait, ” Then I remember that we’ve got outstanding games coming next year, beginning with a big triple-A release at the end of January that fans have been waiting almost 15 years for; first new property since, […]

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After a limited rollout, Go-Jek said today that it will extend its ride-hailing service to all of Singapore tomorrow while continuing its beta phase. The Indonesian-based company began offering rides in Singapore at the end of November, but only for passengers riding to and from certain areas. It https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/gojek-introduces-dynamic-pricing-move-will-likely-attract-more-drivers-to-joinintroduced dynamic pricing there, which increases prices […]

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Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is Twitch’s golden son. He plays Fortnite for audiences of tens of thousands of viewers. Ninja gained mainstream fame when he invited hiphop artist Drake onto his channel, and he revealed that he makes $500,000 a month from viewers subscriptions. But while Ninja doesn’t hesitate to play games live with famous men, […]

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The Federal Communications Commission said on Monday that it will need to suspend most of its operations by the middle of Thursday if the partial government shutdown continues. The FCC will continue “work required for the protection of life and property,” as well as work related to spectrum auctions, since those are funded by the […]

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Jesse Lawrence Contributor Jesse Lawrence has been in media and tech for 20 years. Prior to TicketIQ, he worked at MediaMath and IAC. He started his career as a writer. More posts by this contributor The Golden Knights, live gambling and the future of live sports attendance After years of chasing brokers and bots, ‘slow […]

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