Quantum computers aren’t quite mainstream yet, but when they arrive they’ll need algorithms. TFQ fills that Gap by making it possible for developers to create hybrid AI algorithms that use both classical computing techniques and quantum computer circuit simulations. According to a blog post from Google AI: TFQ works by taking quantum data — information contained in quantum bits, or qubits — and processing it with hybrid AI systems. Read: 2019 was a huge year for quantum computing Called “hybrid-classical AI modelling,” this technique allows researchers and developers to disentangle quantum data so that it can be used to generate predictions about quantum algorithms....

To that effect, the internet behemoth is open-sourcing a library that it uses to glean insights from aggregate data in a privacy-preserving manner. Called Differentially Private SQL, the library leverages the idea of differential privacy (DP) — a statistical technique that makes it possible to collect and share aggregate information about users, while safeguarding individual privacy. This allows developers and organizations to build tools that can learn from aggregate user data without revealing any personally identifiable information....

A tipster, speaking to 9to5Google, said the big G is trialing the subscription service with select users in the US. We’ve contacted Google to find out more about it. You can request that Google’s algorithm pick you out pics of people, landscapes, or a little bit of everything. Then, once a month, Google will send a packet containing 10 4×6 photos (on white cardstock with a 1/8″ border) to your house — all for $8....

In an announcement on its blog, Google Workspace boss Javier Soltero says he hopes the new integrated experience will help “teams collaborate more effectively.” As part of the new user interface, users will now be able to dynamically create and work on documents with guests in Chat rooms. That’s not the only update, though. You’ll now also be able to preview linked files directly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides without having to open a new tab....

The new functionality — dubbed “Lighting” — aims to make your night time travels safer by helping you avoid streets with poor or no lighting. Well-lit streets will be marked in yellow, according to code hidden inside Maps beta release (v10.31.0) as spotted by XDA Developers. Unfortunately, there are no images of the feature in action, as it’s still under development. There’s also no telling if the feature will be available worldwide, or limited strictly to specific regions....

For the full list of compatible phones, check out our blog → https://t.co/1eUhssl649 pic.twitter.com/LoA6aiXF9V — Stadia (@GoogleStadia) February 18, 2020 According to Google, Stadia arrives on the Razer Phone and the Razer Phone 2, the ASUS ROG Phone & the ASUS ROG Phone II, and the Samsung Galaxies S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note 8, S9, S9, Note 9, S10, S10E, S10+, Note 10, Note 10+, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra. More Galaxies than there are in heaven, basically....

The internet giant is launching a new Spot platform, powered by its popular digital payments service. It allows businesses and merchants to create branded experiences that are accessible to customers through the app. Think tiny online stores that you can browse and order at, right within Google Pay. The initiative was unveiled at its its annual Google for India event in New Delhi today, as the company revealed new ways to reach more than half a billion internet users in the country....

Better still, Google has a tool that lets you view your previous purchases in what it calls a “private destination” only seen by you. For me, this purchase history dates back to 2012 — the year I created my current Gmail account. Before we break out the tinfoil hats, it’s worth noting that there’s nothing extraordinary to see here. My purchases, for example, make me look about as boring as I feel most days — a lot of books, a few apps, and a handful of games....

In a post on the Android Developers subreddit, Google announced it’ll host an AMA with the community on July 9. If you were hoping to sneak in a question, you might want to hold your horses — unless you’re a developer at least. “Please note that we want to keep the conversation focused strictly on the engineering of the platform,” the announcement reads. “This is your chance to ask us technical questions related to Android 11 features and changes....

The thing is, the Pixelbook Go feels remarkably like a high-end laptop for a device that starts at $649. In particular, the Pixelbook’s magnesium build is significantly lighter (1kg/2.3lb) than the similarly sized MacBook Air and Surface Laptop 3 (both about 1.25kg/2.8lb), while feeling similarly ‘premium.’ There was no frame flex, the trackpad was large and responsive, and the keyboard felt excellent. It was both clicky and quiet, and even better than the one on the original Pixebook....

But if the looks work do for you – I mean, I still think they look better than AirPods – there’s a lot to like. I know what you’re thinking: those things look uncomfortable. But in my brief demo, they were actually some of the most comfortable true wireless earphones I’ve tried. Like the AirPods and Pixel Buds, the Surface Earbuds are purposefully designed to not block sound out. Microsoft says this is both for comfort and ambient awareness, but I suspect it’s more the former....

This isn’t to say the Laptop is bad; it’s one of the first products I recommend for people looking for a new laptop. It’s just not what I like about Surface hardware, which is to say versatile form factors. The Surface Laptop is the normie of the family, the one for people who don’t care for detachable screens or a flappy keyboard. And there’s nothing wrong with that. The Surface Laptop 3 continues in that basic-but-good tradition, except now you can buy it in a 15-inch size too....

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“It’s very human to start thinking in terms of us and them. But in my personal experience, war only has victims,” said Ali Niknam, CEO of neobank bunq, in an interview with TNW. Born to Iranian parents, Niknam experienced this first-hand during the Iran-Iraq War. After seeing the war in Ukraine break out in February, he wrote a Linkedin post offering to provide shelter and assistance to anyone escaping the conflict....

The EU has set ambitious targets with its new Green Deal, namely the goal to cut emissions by 55% (compared to 1990 levels) by 2030. But the solution is much more complex than simply setting targets. SMEs in particular are finding it hard to keep up. There are several reasons for this which we’re exploring in a series of articles together with the New Energy Challenge. In our last article about green hydrogen, we highlighted the need to make alternative energy more affordable for SMEs....

Australia’s federal court found that the company had misled Android users about the location data collected through their mobile devices. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched the legal action against Google back in 2019. It argued that if a consumer disabled the “Location History” setting on their device, but left “Web & App Activity” on, Google continued to collect, store, and use their personally identifiable location data. Justice Thomas Thawley agreed that the firm had “partially” misled some users and thereby contravened Australian consumer law....

But it’s not just about adapting to the strange circumstances we find ourselves in. For a while now, classrooms have been due for some much-needed disruption. COVID-19 has sped up the need for new solutions and many are seeing this as the right time to finally reset and rethink the classroom experience altogether. With an annual front row seat to the latest in AV tech, we spoke with Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, to get his perspective on where innovation is needed most....

Capcom is a member of an ever-shrinking club in the video game industry: major game developers from the ’80s that are still in business today. Although the company never produced its own major hardware platform, its enviable portfolio includes some of the most significant franchises around: Mega Man, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Devil May Cry. But of all the company’s heavy-hitters, there’s one franchise that couldn’t escape a small niche in the US — until 2018, anyway, when it became the best-selling Capcom title of all time....

As a Data Scientist and Software Engineer, the advantages are usually less tangible; yes, I know how to deal with technology, but my job usually leans towards the business sector, so it’s a bit harder to find intriguing family-sized use cases. When my wife and I decided to purchase our new home in Dublin, I immediately saw the opportunity of making myself useful! Data below are not coming from scraping, and have been generated using this script....

IoT has predominantly become one of the frequent expressions across the technological domain nowadays, with the potential to significantly enhance the way we interact with the contemporary world. From high-level healthcare devices to common household gadgets, IoT technology is getting more intelligent and connected to the internet, facilitating seamless communication between networks and devices. Why medical connectivity matters? The coronavirus outbreak has led IoT healthcare companies to promptly provide solutions for combatting the increasing requirement for high-quality medical services....