Nov 09, 4:23 PM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Business By Alex Perry 11/09/18 AT 3:52 PM As Roku (ROKU) contends with heavy hitters like Apple and Amazon in the streaming market, the device maker and content distributor is expanding its offerings once again. Roku announced Thursday that The Roku Channel, its free, ad-supported streaming option, will get content from a handful of new sports, news and entertainment channels.Perhaps the biggest draw of Friday’s news is the addition of live sports coverage to the Roku Channel’s portfolio. Roku revealed partnerships with Adventure Sports Network for outdoor sports coverage and Combat Go for MMA, boxing and other combat sports. EDGEsport will provide coverage of extreme sports, while Stadium will cover things like college sports.Today, we're expanding the live & linear categories available in The #Roku Channel to include sports & … [Read more...] about Roku Channel Adds Live Sports, More News And Entertainment Options
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Chinese State-Controlled News Agency Reveals AI News Anchor
Xinhua, a news agency owned and controlled by the Chinese government, has revealed an artificial intelligence news anchor modeled on a real-life anchor at the agency. “Hello everyone. I’m an English artificial intelligence anchor. This is my very first day in Xinhua News Agency. My voice and appearance are modelled on Zhang Zhao, a real anchor with Xinhua,” declared the A.I. anchor in a video released by Xinhua. “The development of the media industry calls for continuous innovation and deep integration with the international advanced technologies. I will work tirelessly to keep you informed as texts will be typed into my system uninterrupted. I look forward to bringing you the brand new news experiences.”Xinhua also demonstrated the A.I. anchor in a short video which showed it reporting the news. “AI anchors have officially become members of the Xinhua News Agency reporting team,” proclaimed Xinhua in a statement. “They will work with … [Read more...] about Chinese State-Controlled News Agency Reveals AI News Anchor
Ocasio-Cortez rips Fox News for mocking her personal finances, working-class people
Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE Nov. 9, 2018 / 9:02 PM GMT By Dartunorro Clark Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., ripped Fox News on Friday for mocking "working-class people" after the news channel did a segment on her struggle to rent an apartment in Washington, D.C. "As I mentioned, we’ve been preparing and will be fine. However, it's been very revealing to see how gleefully Fox News hosts crack jokes about working-class people. It reveals what they actually think about us," she tweeted. Ocasio-Cortez, 29, became the youngest woman ever elected to the House on Tuesday when she won her race in New York's 14th congressional district of Queens and the Bronx. She was thrust into the national spotlight after she beat longtime Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in an unexpected primary upset earlier this year. She revealed to The New York Times on Thursday that she … [Read more...] about Ocasio-Cortez rips Fox News for mocking her personal finances, working-class people
Watch: China Shows Off Artificial Intelligence Journalist Who Promises ‘Brand New News Experience’
World International Affairs China's official news network has debuted what it claims to be the world's first artificial intelligence news anchor. The English-speaking avatar premiered Thursday at the state-run Xinhua News Agency, taking on the likeness of real-life reporter Zhang Zhao. In a roughly 30-second clip posted to the outlet's official social media channels, the AI anchor introduces itself as an innovation within an industry demanding more technological synergy. "Hello everyone, I'm an English artificial intelligence news anchor. This is my first day at Xinhua News Agency. My voice and appearance are modeled on Zhang Zhao, a real anchor with Xinhua," the simulated journalist told viewers. "The development of the media industry calls for continuous innovation and deep integration with the international advanced technologies," it added. "I will work tirelessly to keep you informed as texts are typed into my system uninterrupted. I look forward to bringing you the brand new … [Read more...] about Watch: China Shows Off Artificial Intelligence Journalist Who Promises ‘Brand New News Experience’
Airport news: Southwest’s dual boarding, LAX rental cars, Atlanta, MEX, DFW, London
A roundup of the latest airport developments Chris McGinnis Updated 7:04 am PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Southwest's dual-door boarding at four California airports Southwest's dual-door boarding at four California airports Photo: Southwest Rendering of the new consolidated rental car center coming to LAX. Rendering of the new consolidated rental car center coming to LAX. Photo: Los Angeles World Airports A Minute Suites airport rental unit. A Minute Suites airport rental unit. Photo: Minute Suites Dallas/Ft. Worth will use biometrics for flights to London next year. Dallas/Ft. Worth will use biometrics for flights to London next year. Photo: DFW Airport window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ … [Read more...] about Airport news: Southwest’s dual boarding, LAX rental cars, Atlanta, MEX, DFW, London