It Sounds Udderly Ridiculous, But Video Gamers In Tunisia Can Win A Cow
That's one way to get people — and especially farmers — to play. After all, a cow is worth $1,500 in Tunisia.
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Facebook's Facial Recognition Software Is Different From The FBI's. Here's Why
Every time one of its 1.65 billion users uploads a photo to Facebook and tags someone, that person is helping the facial recognition algorithm. Its accuracy rate is said to be higher than the FBI's.
Rape And Facebook Make Tense Headlines In South Africa This Spring
Students have posted the names of accused rapists on Facebook. And a judge sparks a furor with Facebook messages that seem to say rape is part of black culture.
Too Much Technology Can Spoil Your Warhol Experience
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has reopened after a three-year closure. Like a growing number of museums, it hopes new tech doesn't get in the way of looking at the art.
Revamped San Francisco Museum Merges Modern Art With Interactive Tech
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art re-opened this weekend with groundbreaking interactive technology meant to enhance the experience of looking at art. But can there be too much tech in a museum?
Global Banks Warned To Review Security Systems After Major Cyberattack
Banks around the world are being warned to review their computer security systems. SWIFT, the Brussels-based organization that facilitates bank-to-bank transfers, told banking clients of another cyberattack, this time on a commercial bank. In February, hackers managed to steal $81 million from the central bank of Bangladesh.
Apple Invests $1 Billion In Chinese Ride-Hailing Company Didi Chuxing
Apple is investing $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook says the move will help the company gain a better understanding of the Chinese market. In China, Didi already leads Uber, so this investment sets the stage for a big competitive battle between Apple and Uber.
The Case Of The 3 Monkeys Is Tearing Twitter In Two
Is it one monkey, hearing, seeing and speaking no evil? Or is it three separate monkeys, each displaying but a single virtue? Twitter icon @jonnysun asked his followers and caused a minor uproar.
Is Facebook Suppressing Politically Conservative Content?
The fallout continues after the tech website Gizmodo published an article on Monday alleging that Facebook wasn't just relying on algorithms to identify trending topics on the social media platform.
Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?
Fast food chains may succeed in entertaining teenagers on platforms like Twitter or Snapchat, but just because a brand makes teens laugh doesn't mean this elusive demographic will buy its products.