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Researchers studying how to make online arguments productive
The internet seems like the place to go to get into fights. Whether they're with a family member or a complete stranger, these arguments have the potential to destroy important relationships and consume a lot of emotional ...
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Google goes international with vaccine-finding feature
Google on Thursday went international with tools designed to help people find COVID-19 vaccination locations, as the US internet titan ramps up efforts to fight the pandemic.
Apr 15, 2021
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Google Earth adds time lapse video to depict climate change
The Google Earth app is adding a new video feature that draws upon nearly four decades of satellite imagery to vividly illustrate how climate change has affected glaciers, beaches, forests and other places around the world.
Apr 15, 2021
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Twitter unveils algorithmic fairness initiative
Twitter said Wednesday it was launching an initiative on "responsible machine learning" that will include reviews of algorithmic fairness on the social media platform.
Apr 15, 2021
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Twitch star hits a high with month-long live stream
A Twitch star held a new record for subscribers on Wednesday after winning fans with a monthlong live stream at the Amazon-owned platform popular with video game players.
Apr 15, 2021
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Google rolling out Heads Up feature so you're not distracted by your smartphone
Google is rolling out a new feature for Android users to prevent them from getting too distracted by their smartphones.
Apr 14, 2021
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Instagram dabbles with letting people hide 'likes'
Instagram on Wednesday said it is dabbling with letting users hide "like" counts in an effort to ease the pressure of seeking approval from others.
Apr 14, 2021
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Streaming king: Ludwig Ahgren sets new world record for Twitch subscribers, passing 'Ninja'
Move over, "Ninja"! There's a new Twitch king.
Apr 14, 2021
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DuckDuckGo can now block the Google Chrome tracking method, FLoC
In an attempt to better track users and predict their search habits, Google Chrome has developed FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts). FLoC provides visibility into user data to any website that desires this information.
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Low-cost demo links public safety radios to broadband wireless network
Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have built a low-cost computer system that connects older public safety radios with the latest wireless communications networks, showing how first responders ...
Apr 13, 2021
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$69 million digital art buyer shines light on 'NFT' boom
The blockchain entrepreneur who paid a record $69.3 million for a digital artwork looks, at first glance, nothing like a wealthy collector.
Apr 13, 2021
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