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Google helps humans evade CAPTCHA in update

Google is trying to do away with CAPTCHA. Well, not quite. It’s trying to make CAPTCHA an undetectable user experience with a new system called Invisible ReCAPTCHA, which uses algorithms to determine whether you’re human or not, without any interaction required from you at all. This isn’t the tech giant’s first foray into streamlining CAPTCHA, …

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5G is here from AT&T, for one business customer

The cellular network of the future is here, for one business customer. AT&T said Monday it’s offering a trial run of 5G service for a business customer, marking the first time the next-generation cellular network will be used in trials that involve a real customer. Intel will be the customer, using the 5G service in its Austin, Texas offices. The …

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Mounds of Moto Mods: We’ll see at least 12 per year

Now playing: Watch this: Lenovo commits to 12 Moto Mods per year 1:13 Moto is investing big in Mods, those magnetic, snap-on accessories — like a battery pack and external speaker — that enhance the Moto Z, Moto Z Force and Moto Z Play. In fact, Lenovo’s Moto execs told a small group of journalists this week, the company itself …

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When the Genius Bar can’t help

Deep in the heart of Williamsburg, one of America’s premier hipster haunts, Apple was preparing to open its very first Brooklyn retail store. Housed in a rebuilt two-story brick warehouse echoing the industrial vibe of the neighborhood, this new location brought displays full of gleaming iPhones and MacBooks to the 2.6 million residents of New York’s most populous borough. It …

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Darkness, rain and dirt: My wildlife photography adventure

I’ve always loved photography, and I’ve always loved wildlife. So what better way to combine my passions than an expedition to the heart of the stunning Scottish Highlands? Sounds amazing, right? Well, it was. But it wasn’t easy. During the weeklong trip, I shot late into the night while hiding in a pitch-dark forest, battled Mother Nature’s foul weather and …

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Oh, yes it did. Twitter finally found a new product chief

In a flurry of activity, Twitter bought a startup Thursday and immediately appointed its CEO as its new vice president of product. The startup, called Yes Inc., makes apps that let users connect immediately with friends to set plans and share videos. You could think of Yes’ focus on snappy, short-form interactions as a cousin to Twitter’s own 140-character strategy. …

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