Microsoft hopes to improve Cortana in third

Despite the significant lead that voice assistants from Google, Apple and Amazon have over Microsoft’s offering, Cortana isn’t giving up. A Microsoft patent application published late last month details plans to better incorporate Cortana into third-party apps. The tech giant said it wants “an extensibility client that exposes an interface and service that enables third-party …

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Amazon shuttering its pop

Amazon’s big push into physical stores is taking a small step back. Well, 87 small steps back to be precise. The online retailer plans to shutter all 87 of its pop-up kiosks in malls and shopping centers in the US next month, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. “After much review, we came to the decision to discontinue our pop-up …

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Apple MacBook Air vs. Dell XPS 13: Is there a new 13

One rhetorical example I’ve used over the years is that a laptop is a lot like a pair of eyeglasses: It’s practical and it’s something most people can’t live without.  But at the same time, it’s an immensely personal choice, combining the sometimes contradictory forces of budget, features and style. Like a pair of glasses, a laptop is often a …

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This 2017 MacBook is an insanely good deal at $799 (Update: sold out)

This won’t last long, so I’ll make it quick. This is one of the best MacBook deals I’ve ever seen. Today only, and while supplies last, B&H has the 2017 Apple MacBook MNYK2LL/A in gold for $799 shipped. It originally sold for $1,299, and the best price I’ve seen elsewhere is over $1,000. See it at B&H This model features …

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Skullcandy releases special wireless earbuds, launches ’12 Moods’ campaign

Skullcandy, best known for its colorful, budget-friendly audio products, is launching a new campaign about the different ways music makes listeners feel. Called “12 Moods,” the company will sell limited products, highlight athletes and release exclusive music every month. Each month will be themed around a specific mood, with March being “bold.” As such, Skullcandy is selling a vibrant orange, …

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Google image searches may soon let you shop

Ever see something in a Google image search that you had to have straight away? You might be in luck. Google Google is working on removing a step by testing shoppable ads in sponsored image search results, it said in a blog post Tuesday. The ads let retailers highlight several items for sale within the sponsored image (which includes a …

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Google tool lets any AI app learn without taking all your data

A new computing tool developed by Google will let developers build AI-powered apps that respect your privacy. Google on Wednesday released TensorFlow Federated, open-source software that incorporates federated learning, an AI training system. It works by using data that’s spread out across a lot of devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to teach itself new tricks. But rather than send …

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Microsoft’s Chromium

We’ve known for a while now that Microsoft is rebuilding its Edge browser with Chrome tech, but some possible leaked screenshots make it look a whole lot like Google’s Chrome. The screenshots apparently show the browser in its current state, Neowin reported Tuesday, as Microsoft tests it. The navigation, refresh and home buttons are in the same place as in …

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Fitbit’s new Versa Lite, Inspire and Ace 2 go for affordable

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Mortal Kombat 11 Story Mode trailer drops

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Apple may have fixed MacBook ‘flexgate,’ Corning works on bendable Gorilla Glass

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Apple AirPods vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds: How to choose?

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‘Save the Internet Act’ aims to restore net neutrality

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How to buy a toaster oven that isn’t terrible

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