Apple’s new TrueDepth camera system on the iPhone X is an integral piece of Face ID, but the face mapping data it can provide is able to be used for much more. Popular glasses company Warby Parker is using the iPhone X’s face mapping technology to analyze customer face structure and make suggestions on what […]
Tag Archives: Recommendations
Spotify buys AI firm Niland to power recommendations, stave off Apple Music advances
In an escalating war with Apple Music, streaming music market leader Spotify on Thursday announced the acquisition of Niland, a small machine learning startup whose technology will help deliver song recommendations to users. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Facebook launches custom-curated event picks to improve recommendations
On Monday a newly-formed team at Facebook began curating lists of "featured" events, in a bid to provide better recommendations for people looking for activities around town. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
How Apple Music’s Liking System Works to Customize ‘For You’ Recommendations
Apple Music’s main draw is its focus on curation and its ability to learn about your music preferences to provide recommendations that suit your tastes. Apple’s new Music app focuses heavily on content discovery, with an entire “For You” section dedicated to recommendations. According to Apple, its music experts “handpick songs, artists, and albums based […]