This was a big year for Microsoft. The HoloLens began shipping to developers, Windows 10 made it through its first year intact (though not without controversy), and the company got into the desktop computer market with a stunning mega-touchscreen.
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Fight for the Rebellion or Empire in a wide variety of multiplayer matches for up to 40 players, or in exciting challenges inspired by the films available solo, split-screen or through online co-op. Star Wars Battlefront combines this epic action on a galactic scale with stunning visual recreations of some of the most iconic planets, weapons, characters, and vehicles in the Star Wars universe and the original sound effects from the films, to give Star Wars fans the ultimate, authentic and immersive... Читать дальше...
For artificial intelligence, 2016 has been a big year.
After years of researchers saying artificial intelligence (A.I.) was on the cusp of a revolution, the technology has made major advances this past year.
And now, finally, the beginnings of that major A.I. revolution seem to be here.
"It's been a huge year in A.I.," said Patrick Moorhead, an analyst with Moor Insights & Strategy. "We've seen industry giants -- like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, Intel, and Nvidia... Читать дальше...
With a drone, you can take videos that were never possible before -- at least not if you didn't have the budget for a crane or a helicopter. But having an unmanned aerial vehicle doesn't necessarily mean you'll end up with compelling video. You don't want all your shots to be free and erratic. Viewers are used to seeing certain types of shots, and these help tell a story.
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This IT pilot fish is busy at work when his wife calls with a crisis.
"I jumped up to head out, and told my boss what was going on," says fish. "He thought I was overreacting.
"Later, he had a discussion with me about work/family balance, and how I'd have to be more attentive to work and less to issues my wife was having.
"My answer was simple: 'I plan on keeping her longer than any job.'
"I don't think he appreciated that remark. I don't think he remained with his wife very long, either. Читать дальше...