It looks like OnePlus’ rumored smartwatch might be just around the corner. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on Tuesday said in a tweet that the company is making a smartwatch and expects to release it early in 2021. “Many of you said you wanted a watch, and as you might have heard over the weekend …
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23 December
ZTE Axon 20 5G: World’s first under
Axon 20 5G Like Novelty factor of an under-display cam Unobstructed display Battery life Fast charging Don’t Like Washed-out images of under-display camera Single downward-facing speaker Fingerprint reader unlocks inconsistently No IP rating for water- and dust-resistance ZTE released the Axon 20 5G on Monday, capping off 5G phone launches in this rollercoaster of a year. Unlike its predecessor, the …
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23 December
Google scientists reportedly told to make AI look more ‘positive’ in research papers
Google parent Alphabet has been asking its scientists to ensure that AI technology looks more “positive” in their research papers, says a Wednesday report by Reuters. A new review procedure is reportedly in place so researchers consult with Google’s legal, policy or PR teams for a “sensitive topics review” before exploring things like face analysis, and racial, gender and political …
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23 December
FBI and European law enforcement shut down VPN used by ransomware groups
Law enforcement aimed to make it harder for criminal hackers to cover their tracks on Tuesday. Europol, joined by the FBI and law enforcement agencies from Germany, the Netherlands and France, said they shut down a service favored by ransomware groups and other cybercriminals for hiding their identities, a VPN called Safe-Inet. The service, which hides its customers’ IP addresses …
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23 December
AirPods Max review: Top
When Apple first revealed its new AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones, many people naturally balked at their $549 price tag (they’re £549 in the UK and AU$899 in Australia) — and their oddly shaped Smart Case. Personally, I wasn’t surprised by their high price tag — and yes, for most folks, it is high. That’s because back in January I’d heard through a …
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23 December
Encase your 12.9
Your iPad Pro is protected in some sort of case, right? Wait, it’s not? Now’s your chance. Logitech’s iPad Pro Keyboard Case turns your tablet into a shock-resistant laptop replacement, complete with a detachable backlit keyboard and storage for your Apple Pencil. Usually priced at $155 (and that’s the current price on Amazon), you can get the Logitech iPad Pro …
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23 December
Trump vetoes defense bill over Congress’ refusal to repeal Section 230
US President Donald Trump vetoed the annual defense spending bill Wednesday, after it was passed by Congress two weeks ago. Trump had threatened to veto the bill if Congress didn’t use the legislation to repeal Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, a law that protects online platforms from liability for content posted by users. The $740.5 billion defense bill, …
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23 December
iPhone 12 Mini review: Apple gave us the small phone we’ve been asking for
In 2020, phones are big. Even the small ones are big. The iPhone 12 Mini is wonderful because it’s not big. It’s truly small. When Apple announced the Mini along with the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max it was a remarkable moment for small phone lovers like myself. For a long time, we’ve wanted Apple to make …
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23 December
Re
Apple showed off a few striking films produced entirely on the iPhone 12 during its October event. It made me wonder how easy it would be for people at home to try to do the same. When I got my hands on the iPhone 12 Pro, I attempted to do just that — film and edit the iconic “there’s no …
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23 December
OnePlus 9 Lite could launch alongside the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro phones
OnePlus will be releasing three phones in its 9 series, a report Wednesday said: The OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 Lite. It would be the Chinese phone brand’s first “lite” model, and could be priced at around $600, Android Central said. By comparison, the report estimates the OnePlus 9 will cost around $800, and the Pro $950 …
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