We knew Intel’s Tiger Lake laptop chips were going to be better than last year’s Ice Lake models. Now we know how much better. At a launch event Wednesday for the chips, formally called the 11th generation Core processors, Intel showed speedups that indicate it’s got some of its mojo back after years of sluggish …
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3 September
Here’s how Google Maps uses AI to predict traffic and calculate routes
On Thursday, Google shared how it uses artificial intelligence for its Maps app to predict what traffic will look like throughout the day and the best routes its users should take. The tech giant said it analyzes historical traffic patterns for roads over time and combines the database with live traffic conditions to generate predictions. To improve accuracy, the company …
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3 September
Facebook to limit political ads ahead of November election
This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday outlined several steps the social media site is taking to encourage voting and to fight misinformation ahead of the US elections in November. In addition to efforts already in place, Zuckerberg said Facebook will expand its policies …
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3 September
China confirms it’ll play a role in the sale of TikTok, report says
A Chinese official on Thursday reportedly emphasized the country’s authority to approve or block the sale of some technologies abroad, appearing to confirm that the government plans to play a critical role in any deal to sell off TikTok’s US operations. On Aug. 28, China updated the country’s export-control rules to cover sensitive technology, possibly including algorithms that power TikTok’s recommendations …
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3 September
Thursday’s best deals: $249 Chromebook, $35 outdoor speaker, $21 webcam and more
Today’s deal roundup features a product that’s extremely hard to come by right now: a Chromebook. With so many students working from home, it’s no surprise these inexpensive laptops have been hot items. (That said, check with your school district to see if you can get a loaner. In our neck of the woods, they’ve been readily available to middle- …
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3 September
Acer Spin 7 is the world’s first Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 laptop
Acer is the first across the line offering a laptop powered by the just-announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 platform, with the new Spin 7. This two-in-one hybrid, presented onstage during Qualcomm’s (virtual) keynote at the IFA tech show, is part of a new generation of Snapdragon devices that Qualcomm says will, “support the digital transformation and mobility needs for remote productivity …
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3 September
TCL unveils fresh tablets, smartwatch for older people at IFA 2020
TCL took to the IFA 2020 stage on Thursday to reveal tablets with screen tech designed to mirror the experience of reading on paper, a smartwatch for your grandparents and some AirPods Pro-style headphones. The Berlin tech show has mostly gone digital this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company also offered brief updates about its conceptual tech, including …
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3 September
Watch Starlink 11 launch and Falcon 9 droneship landing
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3 September
Unseen footage of the Avengers video game that was never released
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3 September
TCL touts TV tech on two 10
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