Frequent run-ins with Indian government complicates tech giants’ plans

(Reuters) — Another spat between India’s government and U.S. big tech has exacerbated disillusion among firms which have spent billions to build hubs in their largest growth market, to the extent some are rethinking expansion plans, people close to the matter said. The government on Saturday said Twitter had not indicated compliance with new rules […]

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Video chat apps tout ‘inclusive’ AI features

Video conferencing services such as Google and Cisco are increasingly relying on AI to improve the chat user experience. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters

Why a Cedars-Sinai hospital and BP use facial recognition (exclusive)

Facial recogntion is widely used in entertainment, finance, and retail in various ways tp boost building security and stop criminal activity. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters

U.S. blacklists 7 more Chinese supercomputing entities

The U.S. Commerce Department blacklisted seven Chinese supercomputing entities for assisting Chinese military efforts. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters

Global chip shortage affects more than cars

The global chip shortage will impact more than the automotive industry as businesses and consumers grapple with an unprecedented shortage. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters

Finance sector embraces VR to make remote working more interesting

VR has been seized on by the financial sector as a way of enlivening home working for lonely traders or isolated executives. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters

Snap drops 11% as user growth disappoints in Q2 2020

Snap said a bump in user growth at the start of coronavirus-led lockdowns petered out sooner than expected, and it forecast fewer current-quarter users. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters

Snap jumps 20% as coronavirus spurs use in Q1 2020

Snap beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue and user growth for its Snapchat app, as more people stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters