New MIT algorithm automatically deciphers lost languages A new AI system can automatically decipher a lost language that’s no longer understood — without knowing its relationship to other languages. Researchers at MIT CSAIL developed the algorithm in response to the rapid disappearance of human languages. Most of the languages that have existed are no longer spoken, and at least half of those remaining are predicted to vanish in the next 100 years. The new system could help recover them. More importantly, it could preserve our understanding of the cultures and wisdom of their speakers. [Read: What audience intelligence data tells us about the 2020 US presidential election] The algorithm works… This story continues at The Next Web

Watch a VW ID.3 get smashed up in the name of safety When electric cars started to become popular many people were concerned about the safety of driving whilst sat atop high-voltage batteries. They needn’t have worried, though, because modern cars EV or not are pretty well-equipped to handle impacts. It’s also worth noting that while EVs might contain lots of potentially dangerous electronics, there are safety systems in place to prevent these circuits from causing a danger to people. All high voltage lines are sheathed in bright orange cable housing too. If you’ve ever looked under an EV and seen orange cables, that’s why; it’s best not to mess around with… This story continues at The Next Web

Here are 10 best practices for Node developers Node.js is popular among developers as an asynchronous and event-driven language used for backend development. It has a syntax easy enough to understand even for beginners. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer using Node, following the best practices of Node.js programming is a must when developing applications aimed for production. In this post, we’re going to point out 10 best practices every Node developer should follow. On top of the general best coding practices you should be following as a programmer, these will help you get the maximum use out of Node’s unique features. [Read: What audience intelligence data… This story continues at The Next Web

Dr Reddy's: Covid vaccine-maker suffers cyber-attack The India-based company says it has isolated all of its data centre services to contain the attack.

Sustainable car-sharing brand Lynk & Co. launches in Europe — and we investigated After peering out the window on a cold and wet October morning I decide against cycling across Amsterdam to visit the newly opened Lynk & Co location. It’s times like these I wish I owned a car, but only for the half hour I actually need it. With its unique approach to mobility, this is the very opportunity that Swedish Chinese car maker Lynk & Co. is trying to tap into. It’s a car brand, but the car is far from the company’s centerpiece. In fact, when CEO Alain Visser showed me around the new Amsterdam location, we hardly talked… This story continues at The Next Web

What COVID-19 Taught Us About Digital Transformation COVID-19 is one of the most devastating crises in at least two past decades that has had ruinous business operations. It’s safe to say that COVID-19 has hit the economy harder than the 2008 financial crisis. COVID has also turned 2020 into a tragic year for the majority of businesses, except those that embraced digital […] The post What COVID-19 Taught Us About Digital Transformation appeared first on ReadWrite.

Motional resumes self-driving robo-taxi service with Lyft in Las Vegas Motional says it has resumed a robot-taxi pilot in Las Vegas in partnership with Lyft, following a pause in service due to the pandemic.

Amazon Echo review: Well-rounded sound Six years ago, Amazon essentially created a new consumer electronics category. Expectations weren’t particularly high when the first Echo device debuted in November of 2014. Amazon, after all, has never shied away from throwing a new device against the wall to see what sticks — if anything, that’s become a defining characteristic of the last […]

Polycade plans to launch home console for accessible games Polycade is launching a home video game system designed for fans of classic games and accessible casual entertainment.

Facebook adds hosting, shopping features, and pricing tiers to WhatsApp Business Facebook has been making a big play to be a go-to partner for small and medium businesses that use the internet to interface with the wider world, and its messaging platform WhatsApp, with some 50 million businesses and 175 million people messaging them (and more than 2 billion users overall), has been a central part […]

Samsung moves to autoblock spam calls, but only on its top-end phones Apple rolled out automatic spam call detection and blocking functionality on iPhones with iOS 13. Now, a ton of Samsung users are set to get the same feature on their devices starting with the Galaxy Note 20 series. Samsung already provides spam and fraud call detection through its dialer that’s powered by Hiya, a spam and call detection company. Now it’s extending the service to automatically blocking those calls on devices that are running One UI 2.5 software. [Read: What audience intelligence data tells us about the 2020 US presidential election] Currently, only the Note 20 series and the Z… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Samsung

Quibi: 'Snackable' video app to close after six months The mobile-focused streaming service says it failed to attract subscribers during the pandemic.

UCI materials scientists discover design secrets of nearly indestructible insect With one of the more awe-inspiring names in the animal kingdom, the diabolical ironclad beetle is one formidable

Active volcanoes feed Io’s sulfurous atmosphere The atmosphere on Jupiter’s moon Io is a witches’ brew, composed primarily of the sulfurous exhalations of more

Antigravity treadmills help multiple sclerosis patients For people with multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system, exercise is a proven way to hold