Tag: Google
Shiny Shiny daily round up: Google launches Global.Health
Google has worked with researchers to create a new Covid-19 tracking database that will help governments monitor how the easing of lockdown measures is affecting case rates and spot the next wave before it spreads. Global.health, which launches today, will pool anonymised data on Covid-19 cases, allowing researchers to chart factors such as whether people had been…
Shiny Shiny daily round up: Google fires head of AI ethics unit
Google has fired the founder and co-head of its artificial intelligence ethics unit, claiming she violated the company's code of conduct. In a statement, Google said an investigation found Margaret Mitchell had moved files outside the company. The ethics unit has been under scrutiny since December, following the departure of another senior figure, Timnit Gebru.…
Google breaks free photos promise
Google has broken its promise made in 2015 to offer unlimited free photo storage, in a move that will also affect storage for other Google products including email. "When we say a lifetime of memories, we really mean it," Google said when it launched the Photos service in 2015. "With Google Photos, you can now…
Designers create smart boat complete with all mod cons
Always wanted to live on a boat but put off by lack of mod cons? Then how about this smart boat which comes with the latest tech innovations including smart kettle, robot vacuum cleaner and a video doorbell. Seafarers can take a break and enjoy a warming cup of tea without even flicking a switch…
Google ghosts back for Halloween – this time with multiplayer gaming
Google ghosts are back once again for Halloween, and this time it's something of a first. Google’s 2018 Halloween Doodle is multiplayer game hosted on Google’s Cloud platform that lets you share an invite link with friends to join in and play. Also check out: Motherboard for i5 8600K The game is a bit like Snake in which…
