At a recent tech event that took place in Denver, Google launched four educational tools that would enhance the classroom experience. The new features include Cast for Education, Quizzes in Google Forms, creative apps in Chromebook, and the Expedition app. Chromebook became a major success for students and teachers because of its low cost and its ability to integrate … [Read more...]
Extremist Videos Excluded From YouTube
YouTube and Google confirmed they use technology to identify and eliminate videos containing messages or displays of extremist behavior. In the online environment, most companies rely on their users to flag inappropriate content. However, big companies like Facebook and YouTube have introduced an automatic process to remove extremist material. The method used the same … [Read more...]
Adiabatic Quantum Computing from Google
Google reported a combination of techniques that may lead to promising results in developing the first quantum computer. The model is called adiabatic quantum computing. The method was published in a scientific journal and was the result of the collaboration between Google researchers and academic institutions. The engineers combined the model of quantum computing with the … [Read more...]
Toyota Buys Robotic Division from Google
Alphabet, the company that holds Google, has been rumored to be in search of a buyer for its Robotic Division, Boston Dynamics. The deal seems to have been getting closer to be sealed, and sources say that this mysterious buyer is no other than Toyota. Boston Dynamics was trying to create a consumer product for a couple of years and did not yet succeed. As the company’s … [Read more...]
Microsoft Launches Cortana on Android
Last month Microsoft came to us with a little surprise in store. A couple of users were enrolled in order to test out the new beta version of Cortana made specifically for Android devices. This month it’s official: Microsoft launches Cortana on Android and the stakes are quite high. Microsoft has a lot on his hands since it decided to launch the virtual assistant on Android … [Read more...]
