Despite improvements to its platform, Facebook has made “vexing and heartbreaking decisions” with “real world consequences that are serious setbacks for civil rights,” says an independent audit of the social network’s practices and policies, released Wednesday. The 89-page report, led by civil right experts Laura Murphy and Megan Cacace and conducted with Facebook’s cooperation, questions the …
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8 July
The US, China and the AI arms race: Cutting through the hype
This story is part of Generation China, CNET’s series exploring the nation’s technological ambition. Artificial intelligence — which encompasses everything from service robots to medical diagnostic tools to your Alexa speaker — is a fast-growing field that is increasingly playing a more critical role in many aspects of our lives. A country’s AI prowess has major implications for how its citizens …
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8 July
These two Amazfit smartwatches are on sale for all
The Amazfit GTR and GTS smartwatches debuted at the tail end of 2019 and only recently budged from their $180 and $150 list prices. For a limited time, however, both are on sale for the lowest prices to date. Should you consider either of them when you can get something like the new Amazfit Bip S for $70? That’s up …
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8 July
Amazon lets you talk to Alexa hands
Amazon is making it a little easier to talk to its virtual assistant, Alexa, on your phone. The tech giant said on Tuesday that you can now ask Alexa commands hands-free on its mobile app. Updating the Alexa app on iOS or Android mobile devices will let you use Alexa to control smart home devices, play music and more without …
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8 July
Intel reveals details on Thunderbolt 4
Intel has revealed details of its Thunderbolt 4 port, saying Wednesday it’s “advancing the PC ecosystem” with universal connectivity. It comes six months after Intel first announced Thunderbolt 4 during CES 2020 in January. Now, Intel is calling it “the most complete and future-proof version of USB-C.” Like Thunderbolt 3, it can transfer data at 40Gbps. But it has double …
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8 July
Facebook ad boycott organizers unhappy with meeting, Instagram not letting all users pin comments
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7 July
Uber goes all in with grocery delivery
As many businesses have suffered a financial blow during the novel coronavirus pandemic, grocery delivery apps have seen a surge in use. Taking advantage of the moment, Uber announced Tuesday it’s adding grocery delivery to its app in several cities across the Americas. The ride-hailing company is rolling out this new service in collaboration with the Chile-based grocery delivery startup …
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7 July
Sony Xperia 1 II review: Yep, that’s a real telephoto lens
When I told someone about the Sony Xperia 1 II, their first reaction was, “Sony still makes phones?!” Granted, this phone isn’t aimed at the masses like an iPhone 11 Pro or a Samsung Galaxy S20. Sony is after creative types who want more control over their photos and videos. That’s why the company packed the $1,200 (£1,099) Xperia with …
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7 July
Instagram now lets everyone pin comments on posts
Instagram is expanding its pinned comments feature to everyone, after testing the tool with a select group of users in May. The social media giant said the feature aims to help Instagrammers manage the conversations being had in the comment section of their posts. “Today we’re rolling out pinned comments everywhere,” Instagram tweeted on Tuesday. “That means you can pin …
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7 July
Samsung will unveil Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2 on Aug. 5 in virtual Unpacked
It’s official. Samsung will unveil its newest mobile devices — likely the Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2 and a confirmed 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip — during a virtual Unpacked event on Aug. 5. The company on Tuesday said it will host a live, digital event at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT at www.samsung.com. The plan follows similar moves by …
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