Apple packs iOS 14 with new accessibility features, like AirPods Pro audio tweaks

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. With iOS 14, Apple brings tons of new accessibility features to its devices, including some that people without disabilities could also find helpful. The list ranges from the ability to customize Transparency mode in AirPods Pro to capturing multiple frames with the iPhone …

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YouTube views of sourdough videos jumped 400% in coronavirus lockdown

YouTube‘s average daily views of videos related to sourdough leaped more than 400% between March 15 and the end of May compared with the two-and-a-half month period that preceded it, the Google-owned video company said Thursday. Average daily views of videos with “workout at home” in the title increased more than 200% after March 15 compared with their average for …

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Google Photos refresh adds map view, new icon

Google Photos is getting a makeover. The search giant unveiled a redesign of Google Photos that includes a map view, a new icon and three tabs to organize your pictures.   Google said the refreshed app will have a new Photos tab that contains all your pictures and videos. With the update, your photos will appear larger and have less …

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Uber, Lyft may be forced to make drivers employees under new California court order

Uber and Lyft may be forced to reclassify their drivers as employees in California in coming weeks. The state’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday he’s filing a preliminary injunction against the two companies, accelerating an already heated battle between California and the ride-hailing services. The injunction comes after Becerra and the city attorneys of Los Angeles, San Diego and …

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Singapore chooses Nokia, Ericsson over Huawei to build core 5G networks

Singapore’s top telecom providers selected European telecoms Ericsson and Nokia over Huawei to develop the city-state’s main 5G network, joining a growing list of countries that have limited the Chinese company’s role in building the next-generation wireless network. Singapore Telecommunications, which is the country’s largest telecom, chose to use equipment from Sweden’s Ericsson after a “rigorous tender process,” while the …

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Google will pay publishers for some news content

Google is starting a licensing program to pay publishers for some content. The search giant on Thursday said it’ll pay publishers for “high-quality content” for a news feature that’ll launch later this year.  “A vibrant news industry matters — perhaps now more than ever, as people look for information they can count on in the midst of a global pandemic …

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Verizon’s 5G home broadband gets speed, coverage boost in Houston

Verizon has led the charge in using 5G as an alternative to standard home broadband, even if the service is in just a few markets with a limited number of customers. But the company is upgrading its 5G Home offering in Houston to cover more people and offer a speed boost.  Houston has been an early 5G city for the carrier, …

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Headphone deal: Jaybird Tarah sports earbuds for $30

True-wireless earbuds are all the rage, but if you’re willing to buy a wireless Bluetooth headphone with a cord between the buds, the Jaybird Tarah is getting blown out at Best Buy for a good price. It’s $30, or $70 off its list price for a limited time. It typically sells for around $50-$60 and first became available in late …

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Safari 14 will let you log in to websites with your face or finger

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. With Safari on iOS 14, MacOS Big Sur and iPadOS 14, you’ll be able to log in to websites using Apple’s Face ID and Touch ID biometric authentication. That’s a powerful endorsement for technology called FIDO — Fast Identity Online — that’s paving the …

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From Jim Crow to ‘Jim Code’: How tech exacerbated racial injustice

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Google makes auto

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Galaxy S8 vs. Moto G Power: Is a used phone better than a new budget model?

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Wi

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