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Deep Learning

With massive amounts of computational power, machines can now recognize objects and translate speech in real time. Artificial intelligence is finally getting smart.

How Facial Recognition Tech Could Help Trace Terrorism Suspects

The FBI could use software to help identify suspects, and more advanced techniques are around the corner.

Bitcoin Isn't the Only Cryptocurrency in Town

Currencies designed to fix perceived flaws in Bitcoin could lead to competition that makes the idea of digital “cryptocurrency” stick.

Safe Texting While Walking? Soon, There May Be an App for That

CrashAlert, created by University of Manitoba researchers, could make it easier to walk and text without smacking into things.

Facebook’s Real “Home” May Be the Developing World

The new Facebook-centric Android app for smartphones builds on other efforts to court mobile users internationally.

A Flexible Keyboard with Buttons That Feel Clickable

Transparent, shape-changing plastics could make touch screens and keyboards that stimulate users’ sense of touch.

The Facebook Phone Is Finally Here, but Who Wants It?

The appeal of Facebook’s new phone software may be limited to hardcore users.

Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Disappearing Messages Are Everywhere

Smartphone apps that send disappearing messages are gaining in popularity.

Software Makes Multiple Screens Less Distracting

Diff Displays reduces distraction by visually highlighting what’s changed on your screen since you last looked.

Nuance Thinks Voice Ads Could Be a Mobile Hit

Nuance hopes its voice-recognition tech can produce mobile ads that you actually want to have a conversation with.