CTIChicago“MIT and IBM’s new A.I. image-editing tool lets you paint with neurons&
“Whether it’s automatically tagging objects in pictures or the ability to tweak lighting and separate subjects from their background using the iPhone’s ‘portrait mode,’ there’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is a powerful force in modern photo-editing tools. But what if it were possible to go one step further, and use the latest cutting-edge technologies...
“All-new Captur E-TECH Plug-in, Groupe Renault’s first plug-in hybrid&
“The All-new Captur E-TECH Plug-in will not be just the first plug-in hybrid model to be marketed by Groupe Renault. Versatile and easy to use, it will also be the only plug-in hybrid model for all in the whole of B-segment, which includes both small saloons and SUVs. That’s a double responsibility which means following...
“Sony announces a new $185M fund to invest in tech startups”
“Sony is doubling down on the world of startup investment. The Japanese tech giant announced a new fund that is aiming to raise 20 billion JPY (around $185 million) to invest in companies within ‘key high-growth industries.’ The previous fund made more than 40 investments, Sony said, and now IGF is taking over with the goal...
New tech charges phone in 13 minutes
Your phone’s battery life will never be an issue with this new tech. “The technology is called Super FlashCharge 120W, and it’s made by Chinese phone manufacturer Vivo — known for pushing the technology envelope with phones like Nex, Nex 2, or its latest Apex prototype. Vivo uses a customized Type-C data cable and 120W travel charger (20V/6A)...
London tech startup moved into Chicago’s West Loop
“The Smart Pension, a London-based financial technology company, has been eyeing an expansion into the U.S., and they just announced they’ve picked Chicago as the place to do it. The company announced this week that it will open its U.S. headquarters in the West Loop this fall with plans to hire for 20 to 30...
New Tech Alert: E-Scooters are rolling out on the streets of Chicago
“This month, e-scooters finally took to the streets of Chicago, marking another major city to implement the frequently controversial transportation technology. Fortunately, unlike most other cities, Chicago has decided to take a more regulatory approach to the launch. From inclusivity-first location planning, to a focus on local job creation, the rollout demonstrates how tech policy...
Verifone has doubled its Chicago footprint
With Verifone being “one of the world’s largest POS terminal vendors and a leading provider of payment and commerce solutions”, they have expanded their office in the downtown Chicago area. “‘Verifone explored both downtown and O’Hare locations but ultimately chose 550 W. Jackson, and downtown Chicago, to optimize its access to engineering talent,’said Gooliak. ‘In...