Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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Facebook's Portal Mini falls to an all-time low at Target

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Facebook's Portal is an easy way to do video chat, and you can now pick up the 8-inch Portal Mini for just $65 at Target as part of its Mother's Day sales

Apple hires former Google AI scientist who left after ethics turmoil

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Apple has hired former Google Brain research manager Samy Bengio, who left the company after its firings of two female AI researchers.

Uber teams up with Arrival to make custom EV taxis

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Uber has teamed with UK-based auto manufacturer Arrival to create an electric vehicle specifically for ride-hailing purposes.

Miso’s AI-powered app helps restaurants cook the perfect medium rare steak

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Miso Robotics, the company that created the Flippy robot for fast-food burger chains, now wants to make sure your steak and chicken is cooked properly.

Can you make a Star Wars story without Jedi?

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'The Bad Batch' is a new Star Wars show on Disney+ that moves the spotlight away from Force-users.

Four years later, Samsung stops updating the Galaxy S8

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Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8 devices won't be getting any more updates going forward.

Epic vs. Apple trial reveals the cost of exclusives and 'free' games

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Epic pays publishers big bucks for PC exclusives and to give away games in its store.

Twitter, Facebook and Paramount+ will stream WNBA games this summer

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When the WNBA kicks off its historic 25th season on May 14th, fans will have plenty of chances to watch it unfold online.

GM will install software on Chevy Bolt EVs to prevent future battery fires

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Following last year's recall, GM has outlined a plan to fix the issue that caused five Chevy Bolt battery fires between 2017 and 2019.

Apple releases iOS, macOS and watchOS updates to fix WebKit security flaws

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The vulnerabilities may have been 'actively exploited,' so you should update ASAP.

Amazon's Thursday Night Football streaming deal with the NFL will start a year early

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Prime Video is becoming the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football earlier than expected.

Facebook is putting #StopAsianHate notifications in the news feed this month

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The company is highlighting the impact and diversity of Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Sony to integrate Discord chat into PlayStation

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Sony to incorporate Discord with Playstation

How social media recommendation algorithms help spread hate

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The issues and pitfalls presented by social algorithms are well-known and have been well-documented. So, really, what are we going to do about it?

Spotify and FanDuel will let you take on Bill Simmons in fantasy sports

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FanDuel has signed a deal with Spotify to make itself the exclusive sports betting partner of The Ringer.

Twitter opens up Clubhouse-like Spaces to more people

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Twitter is opening up its Clubhouse-style audio feature to a lot more people, and plans to introduce paid ticketing.

Riot's League of Legends show 'Arcane' arrives on Netflix this Fall

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Arcane, the first animated series based on Riot Games' League of Legends universe, is coming to Netflix this fall.

The best gaming gear for graduates

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Here's a list of the best gaming gifts for college graduates, as chosen by the experts at Engadget.

These noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are on sale for $40

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These xFyro earbuds use AI to drown out ambient noise and come with a charging case that delivers 100 hours of battery life.

Xbox Game Pass adds 'FIFA 21' and 'Red Dead Online' in May

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Xbox Game Pass is adding multiple big games in May, including 'FIFA 21' and 'Red Dead Online.'

Facebook's Oversight Board will issue its ruling on Trump's ban this week

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Facebook's Oversight Board has delivered its ruling on the company's indefinite ban on Donald Trump. After a delay, partially to review the more than 9,000 public comments people submitted to this case, the Oversight Board has announced that it'll release its decision on Trump's ban this Wednesday, May 5th, at 9AM ET.

My to-read list exploded thanks to free books through the Libby app

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Kris Naudus describes how the Libby library app helped restore her sanity during lockdown.

The best gifts for the new grads in your life

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Here's a list of the best gifts for your new graduates, as chosen by the experts at Engadget.

Polestar 2 update turns your phone into a digital car key

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Your phone now serves as a key for the Polestar 2 after an update, helping the EV match a familiar Tesla feature.

The Roku Streambar drops to $99 at Amazon

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Save big on Roku's Streambar at Amazon while the device is $30 off.
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