Tag: software

Windows 10 update set for October release

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Microsoft on Friday announced that a major update to its Windows operating system will be released globally on October 17. Release of Windows 10 “Fall Creators Update” will come the same day that Windows Mixed Reality headsets powered by the software hits the market, Microsoft executive vice president of operating systems Terry Myerson said in a blog post. Unlike virtual reality gear already available, Windows headsets made by partners […]

Hitachi reveals AI security software

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japanese electronics giant Hitachi Ltd is developing software equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance security screenings at large-scale venues including shopping malls and sports stadiums. The software, displayed on three large television screens at a Hitachi research centre in Tokyo, uses artificial intelligence to identify at least 100 different characteristics of dozens of people walking in various places, including train stations and intersections. Each person is highlighted in a green […]

Google ad boycott could aim ire at ad-serving software

by Sophie ESTIENNE Agence France Presse SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Google’s money-making foundation is strong enough to endure a current boycott by advertisers, but the movement could rattle the practice of software “programmed” ad placement, analysts said on Thursday. The internet giant’s core business of serving up advertising along with online search results appeared to be safe from the boycott, motivated by companies seeking assurances that their marketing messages won’t be displayed along […]

Toyota to recall 1.9 mln Prius cars for software defect in hybrid system

Feb 12 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday issued a recall covering all 1.9 million of the third-generation Prius cars sold worldwide, due to a programming glitch in their hybrid system. About half of the recalls are in Japan and 713,000 in North America, a Toyota spokeswoman said. No accidents have been reported related to the defect. Toyota said the problem was in the software used to control the boost converter in a module that is part of […]