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DeepMind’s StarCraft II AI Can Now Defeat 99.8 Percent of Human
DeepMind’s StarCraft II AI Can Now Defeat 99.8 Percent of Human

The "AlphaStar" AI beat some of the world's top players in early 2019, and now it's playing online and crushing almost all challengers. DeepMind says AlphaStar is now the first AI to reach Grandmaster status in StarCraft II.

SiFive Announces First Out-of-Order RISC-V CPU, Boosts Efficiency, Per
SiFive Announces First Out-of-Order RISC-V CPU, Boosts Efficiency, Per

There's a new RISC-V CPU core coming to market and it's a genuine first for the industry.

Ryzen Roars: AMD Posts Best Quarterly Revenue Since 2005
Ryzen Roars: AMD Posts Best Quarterly Revenue Since 2005

AMD turned in an excellent quarter for itself — the best since 2005, and a testament to the strength of its 7nm products.

AT&T Finally Renders the Word ‘Unlimited’ Completely M
AT&T Finally Renders the Word ‘Unlimited’ Completely M

Over the past few years, the big four US carriers have been working to twist the definition of the word "unlimited" until it has no meaning. AT&T may have finally succeeded with its new plans that determine when the carriers will throttle your connection to unusably slow speeds.

Tested: High-Tech Cooking With the Cinder Grill and Meater Thermometer
Tested: High-Tech Cooking With the Cinder Grill and Meater Thermometer

While home dinner delivery is all the rage, if you want to get started cooking from scratch, or improve your results, there are some clever high-tech solutions that can help.

Don’t Believe the Scaremongering About 5G, Cancer Rates
Don’t Believe the Scaremongering About 5G, Cancer Rates

5G is currently a marginal technology with little practical value or merit — but it doesn't cause cancer. Five years from now, 5G will hopefully be less marginal and more meritorious. It won't cause cancer then, either.

DJI Announces Entry-Level Mavic Mini Drone for $399
DJI Announces Entry-Level Mavic Mini Drone for $399

DJI is hoping to attract more drone pilots with the new DJI Mavic Mini. It's less expensive than the company's other drones, and it small enough that you don't need a federal license to fly it.

MIT’s M-Block Robots Roll, Jump, and Flip to Form Structures
MIT’s M-Block Robots Roll, Jump, and Flip to Form Structures

We've seen engineers design some truly amazing robots that can walk, run, and even jump, but not all robots need to be so elaborate. MIT researchers have created a fleet of tiny robotic cubes that can move around and interact with each other autonomously.

This Massive 12-Course Coding Bundle Pack 150 Hours Of Training For Ju
This Massive 12-Course Coding Bundle Pack 150 Hours Of Training For Ju

Start down the path toward becoming an in-demand development pro with the Premium 2020 Learn to Code Certification Bundle for just $45—over 95 percent off for a limited time.

Microsoft Begins Testing Game Streaming From Xbox One Consoles
Microsoft Begins Testing Game Streaming From Xbox One Consoles

Microsoft is in the process of testing its xCloud game streaming service, but that's not the only way to get your Xbox games on more devices. The company has also launched a test of its new Xbox game streaming service.

Intel Core i9-9900KS Review: 5GHz All-Core Boost Takes on AMD’s
Intel Core i9-9900KS Review: 5GHz All-Core Boost Takes on AMD’s

Intel's Core i9-9900KS is out, offering an all-core boost of 5GHz — but how well does this compete against AMD's 7nm Ryzen CPUs?

Researchers Develop Tiny Depth Sensor Inspired by Spider Eyes
Researchers Develop Tiny Depth Sensor Inspired by Spider Eyes

Your smartphone might have a few different depth-sensing technologies for features like face unlock and portrait mode photos. The exact method of measuring the distance to a subject varies, but they might all one day end up being replaced by a new type of sensor based on nature.