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Google DeepMind AI can imagine a 3D model from a 2D image

"One of the difficulties when it comes to creating visual recognition systems for an AI is to program what the human brain does effortlessly. Specifically, when a person enters an unfamiliar area, it's easy to recognize and categorize what's there. Ou..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/29/google-deepmind-neural-network-gqn-spatial-reasoning/

Alexa-based board games can actually be fun

" Board games aren't quite as sexy as their digital counterparts, but the hobby has nevertheless seen a resurgence in recent years. NPD Group reported that board game sales in the U.S. grew by 28 percent in 2016, cafes dedicated to the hobby are croppi..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/29/alexa-when-in-rome-board-game/

一只 AI 飞行机器人将加入国际太空站协助太空人工作

" 上面这个长的有点...圆的机器人名叫「CIMON」，刚在稍早随着 SpaceX 的 CRS-15 任务一同升空，前往国际太空站。这是一系列前往国际太空站的机器人当中最新的一员，和去年抵达的 Int-Ball 以卖萌为主不同，CIMON 配备了屏幕构成的「脸」与 IBM 开发的 AI 系统，将用来协助太空人进行实验和显示资讯。

CIMON 是由德国航太中心与 Airbus 合力打造，并搭载了最新的语音辨识系统，主要的功能是在实验、维修等工作进行时，显示相关的操作手册，或是列出工作项目，让太空人可以空出手来专心进行…" https://cn.engadget.com/2018/06/29/cimon-ai-robot-iss-ibm-airbus/

Patreon’s pornapocalypse is back on

" Patreon has begun a fresh crackdown on users who make and sell adult-related content services on its crowdsourced patronage platform. The company has begun to suspend and report users who use the site to sell suggestive material, including Vex Ashley..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/29/patreon-crackdown-sex-worker-accounts/

‘Fortnite’ Playground mode can’t come fast enough

" When Epic Games announced that Fortnite was getting a sandbox for novice players to feel their way into the game, I was overjoyed. Playground is a dummy version of the map where four players can just noodle around for an hour at a time. Resource limi..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/29/fortnite-playground-mode-can-t-come-fast-enough/

'State of Decay 2' celebrates July 4th with themed DLC and fireworks

"Open-world survival RPG State of Decay 2 has officially surpassed 3 million players, and to celebrate (and keep them coming back), developer Undead Labs is serving up a special July 4th-themed DLC update." https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/29/state-of-decay-2-celebrates-july-4th-with-themed-dlc-and-firew/

eBay starts selling discounted digital comic bundles

" eBay is one of the go-to places for collectibles and old comic book titles, but now you can also make it a habit to check the website if you're looking for some sweet digital comic deals. The e-commerce platform has teamed up with Madefire to give sh..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/29/ebay-madefire-digital-comics-bundles-deals/

PUBG 公司撤销了针对 Epic Games 的诉讼

" 之前我们曾报道过《绝地求生》开发方 Bluehole 旗下的 PUBG 公司，状告 Epic Games 大热作《堡垒之夜》（Fortnite）对战模式侵权的消息。原本很多人都以为，这场官司估计会持续上一段时间，但没想到的是 PUBG 方现在已经选择悄悄撤诉了。如此转变背后的原因，目前还真的是无从知晓，但潜在的可能性我们倒是也猜了几个。

首先最重要的是，PUBG 公司能通过官司禁掉《堡垒之夜》的可能性相当小，所以很难说能给对方带来多大的打击，给自己带来多大的收益。除此之外，这种「大逃杀」类作品往前数还有《H1Z…" https://cn.engadget.com/2018/06/29/pubg-creators-drop-epic-games-fortnite-lawsuit/

PUBG 公司撤銷了針對 Epic Games 的訴訟

" 《Pokémon Quest》正式登陸 iOS 和 Android 平台 2018 年 6 月 28 日 View 你可以用 Labo 來控制《瑪利歐賽車 8 豪華版》的角色啊！ 2018 年 6 月 26 日 View Razer 可能在為微軟打造 Xbox 用的滑鼠和鍵盤 2018 年 6 月 26 日 View Image credit: VCG via Getty Images 6 月 28 日 13 2018 年 6 月 28 日, 傍晚 08:05 The Rock：戴上這對 Under Armour…" https://chinese.engadget.com/2018/06/29/pubg-creators-drop-epic-games-fortnite-lawsuit/