After years in the making, Google releases new Fuchsia OS
Years after its first-generation consumer device Nest Hub went public, Google has finally announced the release of the new Fuchsia OS, which will operate on the Hub.
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Seagate's Mach.2 is the fastest hard drive out there
Seagate has been working toward developing a dual-actuator hard drive, meaning that the drive will contain two sets of independently controlled read/write heads. Now, after several years, the company has released its first ...
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The double-down is real: Correcting online falsehoods might make matters worse
So you thought the problem of false information on social media could not be any worse? Allow us to respectfully offer evidence to the contrary.
May 20, 2021
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Google aims to use AI to help recognize common skin conditions
Provided the many uses of AI for healthcare—from breast cancer diagnosis to better detecting tuberculosis—Google plans to use artificial intelligence to help users learn more about common skin conditions. When combined with ...
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Project Starline: Google's video chat makes it look like users are physically in the same room
Picture using video chat like Zoom, except instead of seeing the person you call on a screen, it feels as if they are physically sitting across from you.
May 19, 2021
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A bug lets Eufy security camera access strangers' feeds
The owners of Eufy security cameras have announced a critical privacy bug. According to user reports on the Eufy parent company Anker's forums as well as Reddit, Eufy users can now access the camera feeds of strangers, including ...
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Newly discovered Wi-Fi vulnerabilities called FragAttacks place all mobile devices at risk
Fragmentation and aggregation attacks—or frag attacks—refer to a series of design flaws and programming security vulnerabilities affecting Wi-Fi devices. Recent studies have shown that any attacker within radio range of a ...
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Amazon, Apple and Google unite to certify smart home devices
Tech giants Amazon, Apple and Google have announced their support of Matter, a standard focusing on capable and secure smart devices for homes. Also known as Internet of Things (IoT) products, these devices include smart ...
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The brain game: What causes engagement and addiction to video games?
History tells us that games are an inseparable facet of humanity, and mainly for good reasons. Advocates of video games laud their pros: they help develop problem-solving skills, socialize, relieve stress, and exercise the ...
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AI is improving Google Assistant conversations
In order for Google Assistant to really help users with daily tasks, the tool should be able to understand the human user. This means not only understanding the words you speak but also recognizing the meaning behind them. ...
