AI learns how to dribble a basketball
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and DeepMotion used AI to teach a digital avatar how to dribble a basketball.
OpenAI’s bot can now defeat skilled Dota 2 teams
Artificial intelligence researchers at OpenAI have developed a system -- OpenAI Five -- that can defeat teams of skilled Dota 2 players.
Ctrl-labs’ armband lets you control computer cursors with your mind
Ctrl-labs is developing an armband that interprets electrical signals from neurons in the arm, allowing wearers to control computers, smartphones, and even robotic arms with their minds. VentureBeat got hands-on time with the technology during a recent visit to the startup's New York City office.
Amazon unveils Fire TV Cube, a streaming box with Alexa for $119
Amazon has announced the Amazon Fire TV Cube, a 4K Ultra HD-capable set-top packed with IR blasters that can control A/V systems and televisions, far-field microphones that listen for Alexa commands, and access to a wealth of entertainment apps like Showtime, HBO, and Netflix.
Researchers use VR to train AI drones, cutting autonomous vehicle crashes
MIT researchers have developed a technique to train fast-moving autonomous AI drones using VR-enhanced environments, reducing crashes and thereby the need for repairs or...
5G’s secret weapon will be low latency, empowering next-gen VR and gaming
As the 2018 Mobile World Congress wound down this week, next-generation 5G wireless technology was clearly the show’s biggest story, promising dramatically faster data...
Hey, Alexa: Turn Amazon into the top resource for gamers
Amazon’s Alexa has long had games inspired by Batman, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Jeopardy, but today, as Echo Buttons go on sale for the first time, Amazon...
Nvidia steps up its transition to an AI company
Nvidia reported earnings that beat expectations and showed that the company’s focus on artificial intelligence is still paying off. For the past decade, Nvidia...
Google Assistant now has 50 apps and games for kids
Google Assistant is now able to do things like beatbox, host musical chairs, talk to Mickey Mouse, and play a variety of games made...
Amazon’s Alexa gets a board game: When in Rome
In what appears to be a first, Amazon’s Alexa will act as a guide for a board game called When in Rome, according to...