Tech News Today 1638

VoteCastr failed in helping to redefine how early polling predictions are executed. Twitter loses COO Adam Bain as it seeks to restructure the company and make it more profitable. The Android Compatibility Definition Papers for Android Nougat hint strongly that OEMs should adhere closely to the USB-C spec for fast charging. A new test version of Windows 10 will include a virtual trackpad for tablet users. Sony's PlayStation Vue over-the-top streaming service loses its partnership with Viacom, and by extension, a fifth of the networks featured on the service. Google’s DeepMind is learning to master the game of StarCraft 2. Google’s Map Maker tool is moving into the official Google Maps app early next year. MyVR aims to be your room for social interactions inside virtual reality. Finally, robots are really good at the Rubik's Cube.

• John Gonzalez, co-founder of MyWebRoom, discusses the opportunity for developers to create new experiences for VR as the platform develops in its early stages.

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Links

• Prediction Models Gone Wild: Why Election Forecasts and Polls Were So Wrong
• Twitter’s Chief Operating Officer to Step Down
• Google ‘strongly’ recommends against third-party fast charging technology on Android
• Microsoft is adding a virtual trackpad to Windows 10
• myVR
• Sony to Drop Viacom Channels from Streaming TV Service
• BlizzCon Recap: DeepMind and StarCraft II Deep Learning
• Google is shutting down the tool that let anyone edit Google Maps data
• Robot 'sets new Rubik's Cube record'