Self-supervised learning is the future of AI
Despite the huge contributions of deep learning to the field of artificial intelligence, there’s something very wrong with it: It requires huge amounts of data. […]
If you’re quarantined and using credit cards more, these are the best for everyday spending
One of the things I’ve noticed myself doing more of on the rare instances when I venture out of my apartment during the coronavirus crisis […]
Quibi launches its mobile streaming service in the middle of the quarantine era
Quibi, the much-hyped mobile app promising to deliver “quick bites” of video entertainment, is finally here. The company has been in the headlines for more […]
Google is temporarily rolling back Chrome’s SameSite cookie requirements
With the launch of Chrome 80 in February, Google began gradually rolling out an update that changes how third-party cookies work on websites, called “SameSite.” […]
Walmart expands coronavirus precautions, to limit store capacity
Retail giant Walmart on Friday announced a new policy aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus at its stores across the country. Ticker Security Last […]
Here’s When You’ll Get Your Coronavirus Relief Check
We now know when you can expect your coronavirus relief payment to arrive. Direct deposit will start on April 9, a week sooner than Treasury […]
Paycheck Protection Plan – Think Fast. Make Mistakes
“Think fast. Make mistakes” is one of the few sayings from my days at Joseph B. Cohan & Associates that would not run afoul of […]
Amazon and Whole Foods workers will now get masks and daily temperature checks
After many of its workers have complained for weeks now of inadequate protective measures against the coronavirus and some even staged a walkout in recent […]
Tesla tops its own Q1 production and delivery record, builds over 100,000 vehicles
It’s that time once again, folks. Tesla published its quarterly production and deliveries report on Thursday, and the numbers are pretty good. How good? Tesla’s […]
This New Deduction on Your 2020 Tax Return Rewards Charitable Contributions
While a lot of the items in the coronavirus relief bill are temporary, here’s one that can benefit your tax returns for years to come. […]
DoorDash now delivers from over 1,800 convenience stores nationwide
DoorDash announced today it’s expanding beyond food to also deliver from convenience stores, like 7-Eleven, Wawa, Circle K, Casey’s General Store and others. The service […]
Spotify and Warner agree to an ‘expanded’ global licensing deal
Today, Spotify and Warner Music Group announced in a short statement that the two entities have renewed their global licensing agreement. This news comes about […]
Do Homemade Face Masks Help Stop the Spread of the Coronavirus?
You’ve probably seen the calls for DIY fabric face masks for hospitals and care facilities in recent weeks, and if you have a sewing machine […]
Android is losing the Dark Sky weather app, now what?
When Amazon bought Eero just over a year ago, I wrote that the whole thing felt disappointing. It was a small, independent company that made […]
Waiting for your coronavirus stimulus cash? Beware of scams
Many American households are awaiting coronavirus stimulus relief from the IRS, but agencies have been warning about a rise in tax scams that could plague […]
Samsung’s AKG quietly launches noise-cancelling Galaxy Buds Plus rival
AKG, one of Samsung’s many audio brands, has quietly announced its first pair of true wireless earbuds, the AKG N400, via a product page posted […]