This year, Frank Lloyd Wright, arguably the greatest and most popular modern American architect, would’ve turned 150 years old. To help commemorate the milestone, the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy–a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving Wright’s buildings–is publishing a new edition of its Wright Sites guidebook. In addition to showcasing dozens of beautiful FLW projects, it’s also a testament to the power of historic preservation. advertisement advertisement “People who look at pictures of architecture are experiencing it in one way, but when you stand inside and confront one of these buildings in person, the value presents itself in a way you can’t put in words,” Hoglund says. Wright Sites has changed since the previous edition published 15 years ago. Some projects are no longer accessible–like the Ennis House, which was sold to a private owner in 2011–and have been removed. Sixteen sites … [Read more...] about There’s A New Must-Read Book For Frank Lloyd Wright Fans
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Asus Max M2 receives a price cut for the second time in India: Check out the new price here
Asus has slashed the price of the Asus Max M2 yet again in India. The smartphone has received price cuts in the past, with the latest one by Rs 1,000. The Max M2 was launched last year in India starting at Rs 9,999 for the base variant.Last time, the Asus Max M2 received a price cut of Rs 1,500 on both the variants. The base variant with 3GB + 32GB storage which was launched for Rs 9,999, was available for Rs 8,499. After its latest revision, the same variant can be bought for Rs 7,999.The second variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage was launched in India for Rs 11,999 and soon received a cut, dropping its price to Rs 10,499. Now, the same variant can be purchased for Rs 9,499.Close The latest pricing is reflecting on Flipkart and also includes exchange offers up to Rs 7,350. Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can avail a 5 percent cash back on the purchase of Max M2. related news Samsung dominates 5G smartphone market with a 74-percent share Redmi Note 7 Pro, Vivo S1, … [Read more...] about Asus Max M2 receives a price cut for the second time in India: Check out the new price here
New teaser videos hint Nokia 2.3 India launch imminent
Nokia might launch the Nokia 2.3 soon in India. Nokia India has teased the Nokia 2.3 launch on Twitter. The entry-level smartphone was unveiled last week in Cairo for EUR 109 (roughly Rs 8,600).Nokia India has dropped two teased hinting the Nokia 2.3 launch in India. The first video teases the long battery life capabilities of the upcoming smartphone.Chahe din ho ya raat, aapke uninterrupted baaton ki guarantee hamaari. Aa raha hai #BadeKaamKaPhone. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/XprA7OTT1Z— Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) December 11, 2019Nokia India’s second teaser promises the great performance of the dual-camera setup on the back. These teasers hint the launch of Nokia 2.3 in India, considering HMD Global marketing the smartphone that offers great camera performance and long battery life in a budget.Close Aapke khoobsurat moments ko yaadgaar banane ki guarantee humaari. Aa raha hai #BadeKaamKaPhone. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/Iqpv32xTR4 related news Samsung … [Read more...] about New teaser videos hint Nokia 2.3 India launch imminent
Apple’s first published AI research paper shows a push toward far better image recognition
Big tech companies like Amazon, Facebook, and now Apple are publishing their research in an information-sharing effort to advance budding artificial intelligence technology (read: hasten the machine takeover). Apple’s first contribution is a paper, published December 22, titled “Learning from Simulated and Unsupervised Images through Adversarial Training.” The authors listed are Ashish Shrivastava, Tomas Pfister, Oncel Tuzel, Josh Susskind, Wenda Wang, and Russ Webb. The research concerns teaching an algorithm to recognize random images by training it with computer-generated pictures that are fully labeled. Apple already uses “computer vision” AI to help recognize images in its Photos app, but the new research could help Apple recognize a far wider array of images with more accuracy and detail. On December 6, Apple’s head of machine learning research, Russ Salakhutdinov, said at an AI conference in Spain that Apple would … [Read more...] about Apple’s first published AI research paper shows a push toward far better image recognition
JNU sedition row: Kanhaiya Kumar chargesheeted after 3 years — a look at what has happened so far
The Delhi Police has filed a 12,000-page charge sheet against former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in a sedition case that was lodged in 2016.Delhi Police claimed they have evidence to proceed against 10 former students of JNU, including Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya and seven students from Jammu and Kashmir – Aquib Hussain, Mujeeb Hussain, Muneeb Hussain, Umar Gul, Rayeea Rassol, Bashir Bhat and Basharat.To charges of sedition being framed against him, Kanhaiya Kumar told CNN News 18, “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulate this government for filing the charge sheet after three years."Close “Framing sedition charges against me is not fair. Basic facts are hidden in the case and everything is politically motivated. Parties are getting desperate ahead of polls,” he added. related news JNU students lathi charged by cops during march to Rashtrapati Bhavan 'Make … [Read more...] about JNU sedition row: Kanhaiya Kumar chargesheeted after 3 years — a look at what has happened so far