Owen Mercer follows the practical uses of machine learning in science and everyday systems. His coverage centers on usefulness: who benefits, what has been demonstrated and what remains a prototype. He writes patient explanations of technically demanding subjects.
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Get ready to relive the golden age of RPGs on the go! The critically acclaimed indie title Sea of Stars is officially making its way to iOS and Android devices on April 7th. For those who missed it on...
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Iran's recent internet blackout has sent ripples of concern throughout the global tech community, raising serious questions about digital freedom and government control. The Financial Times reports th...
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Visible customers are getting a small break after a recent disruption on the Verizon network. While the outage impacted a wide swath of users, Visible, which relies on Verizon's infrastructure, is off...