RT @techreview This would lower the costs of deep learning and make artificial intelligence way more accessible. #AI

Alphabet has confirmed that it’s acquiring North, a Canadian augmented reality (AR) wearables company backed by Amazon and Intel. #AR

#science #innovation #hope

Facebook expanded its fan subscription program to help streamers make money on the platform. Eligible creators in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States can now participate.

TikTok and Prince’s estate have teamed up to bring the late artist’s work to the app.

Writers’ British Book Awards include Evaristo, Carty-Williams, Rowling, Donaldson, Jackson, Taddeo, Allinson and Featherstone.

RT @BoF Condé Nast’s business model is rooted in selling a certain kind of aspiration. Now, amid resignations and workplace turmoil, current and former employees say that this culture is frustrating the company’s efforts to evolve.

Men’s Health UK has tied up with a fitness food specialist to introduce “Fuel” – a gourmet meal delivery service in Britain. #magazines #publishing

HT @BISG A book was returned to Kent District Library after it had been microwaved and burned due to the metal sensor located inside.

This summer, we’ll be doing most of our traveling via books. What if novels were reviewed the same way as tourist destinations online? #TeamPRH

“Harry Potter” author has come under fire for tweets about transgender people.

Walmart launching free virtual summer camp w CAMP and celebs Drew Barrymore, Neil Patrick Harris, LeBron James, Idina Menzel and Todd Oldham, free and paid drive-in movies w @TribecaFilmIns

Indian government ban comes after the Indian military has clashed with Chinese forces on the country’s northern border.

RT @antwan_eady We need more Black picture book writers and illustrators. So hear me out. I have a team of Black PB creators (agented & unagented, querying & w/ book deals). We meet Thursdays (via zoom) at 6:30PM EST. We welcome agents, editors, authors, publicists, and more to join us.

RT @cynthia_harmony There is a clear need for more #kidlitlatinx stories to follow the steps of @juanamedina @monicabrownbks @andominguezKeep an eye out for #latinxpitch this fall! @marianallanos @safajarwrites @SraSiqueira1307@DeniseLit4Kids @DarleneCampos91 @GardelTatiana@Nydia_A_Sanchez

Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell (best-selling author illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon & Wizards of Once series) announced free virtual ‘Summer Camp’ activities 7/6-7/10 celebrating children’s innate creativity & UK talent

The vending machines will disperse masks, sanitizer and more, for a price. Here’s where to find them.