We enter the final quarter of 2020 with a new sense of accomplishment. Overcoming this year has been a real challenge for most people and the tech industry is not the exception. Adapting to the new normal, tech companies have brought innovation to consumers, and this is are some of the highlights for August 2020!
What Are The New Features in Python 3.9?
It’s that time again, a new version of Python is imminent. Now in beta (3.9.0b3), we will soon be seeing the full release of Python 3.9.
Some of the newest features are incredibly exciting, and it will be amazing to see them used after release. In this New HackerNoon entry, Gajesh Naik covers the following:
- Dictionary Union Operators
- Type Hinting
- Two New String Methods
- New Python Parser
— this is very cool
Japanese engineers create smart mask that can speak 8 languages
A few months ago, Japanese engineers imagined and designed a smart facial mask connected to an app that makes it capable of transcribing dictation, amplifying the wearer’s voice, and translating speech into eight different languages (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, English, Spanish and French.)
Called “C-Mask,†the unit is made of white plastic and silicone. It carries an integrated microphone that connects to the wearer’s smartphone via Bluetooth.
Netflix test puts a ‘Shuffle Play’ button right on your home screen
The new button is currently showing up on the Netflix app for TV devices, much to many users’ surprise. Some users thought the addition could be fun or useful, while others just seem confused.
When pressed, Netflix will randomly play content it thinks you’ll like. This could be a movie or show you’re currently watching, something you’ve saved to your list or a title that’s similar to something you’ve already watched, the company says.
Tesla targeted in ransomware attack
The Justice Department released a complaint Thursday describing a thwarted malware attack against an unidentified company in Sparks, Nevada, where Tesla has a factory. And Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet that Tesla was the target: “This was a serious attack.â€
AWS Announces General Availability Of AWS Wavelength In Boston And The San Francisco Bay Area
Customers can now deploy parts of their application that require ultra-low latency at the edge of 5G networks using the same AWS APIs, tools, and functionality they use today, while seamlessly connecting back to the rest of their application and the full range of cloud services running in an AWS Region.
By embedding AWS compute and storage services at the edge of 5G networks, AWS Wavelength enables developers to serve edge computing use cases that require ultra-low latency like machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and video and game streaming.
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