I know people think reviewers should be completely unbiased, but anyone who says they are is kidding themselves. We all have our preferences and prejudices, and as much as we try to keep those in check, they inevitably affect the way we go about a review. Either that bias makes us see a product through rose-colored lenses, or it causes us to overcorrect in the name of objectivity. I can... Read more âș
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Spotify is testing a cheaper subscription tier that gives users more control over their listening but still features ads. Known as Spotify Plus, the plan was first reported by The Verge. The streaming giant confirmed the trial in a statement: Weâre always working to enhance the Spotify experience and we routinely conduct tests to inform our decisions, Weâre currently conducting a test of an ad-supported subscription plan with a limited... Read more âș
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Twitter is applying the bug bounty model to machine learning. The micro-blogging site has launched the industryâs first algorithmic bias bounty competition. The challenge was created to identify potential harms in Twitterâs notorious image cropping algorithm, which was largely abandoned after exhibiting gender- and race-based biases. The company now wants to incentivize the community to find further unidentified risks of the algorithm. The winners of the challenge will receive cash... Read more âș
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TLDR: Get full VPN coverage with a 2 or 3 year subscription to one of the most popular VPN services around these days, Surfshark. The threats to your security are out thereâŠand they are very real. Even if they arenât targeting you specifically, make no mistake â shadowy forces on the web are taking aim at the very infrastructure you enjoy. Cyberattacks arenât just going after banks and tech giants... Read more âș
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TLDR: These nine course collections will expand any learnerâs understanding of web security, the cloud, devops, and more, all at an extra 60 percent off their already discounted prices. Rust never sleepsâŠand neither does the web. Thatâs why every year is marked by new technologies and new fields of expansion on the web that open the world to new ways of thinking â and each of those new ideas brings... Read more âș
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Blizzard president J. Allen Brack is leaving the company in the wake of damning allegations of discrimination and harassment at the studio. Brack will be replaced by a leadership team of Jen Oneal, the former head of Vicarious Visions, and Mike Ybarra, who was previously an executive at Xbox. The duo will share responsibilities over game development and company operations, Blizzard announced in a statement: Both leaders are deeply committed... Read more âș
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After establishing its might in the smartphone business, Xiaomi wants to make a dent in the mobility industry through various investments. On Monday, the company participated in a pre-series-A round of investment into a self-driving company called Geometrical Partner. Xiaomi led the $62 million investment along with Matrix Partners China and Baidu Ventures. The self-driving car startup was founded in 2018, and provides L2-L4 level of autonomous driving solutions in... Read more âș
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Almost any article you read about Section 230 reminds you that it contains the most important 26 words in tech and that it is the law that made the modern internet. This is all true, but Section 230 is also the most significant obstacle to stopping misinformation online. Section 230 is part of the Communications Decency Act, a 1996 law passed while the internet was still embryonic and downright terrifying... Read more âș
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Google unveiled its Pixel 6 phones for 2021 last night. While the phone will arrive later this year, one of the highlights of the device was the companyâs indigenous chip called Tensor. The companyâs CEO Sundar Pichai tweeted the picture of this chip and said it has been â4 years in the making,â and built off of two decades of the firmâs computing experience. So excited to share our new... Read more âș
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We are beyond excited for TNW Conference 2021! For the 15th edition of the event, we went all out. A gorgeous venue along the Amsterdam riverside? Check. Seven stages with speakers and topics worth at least five conferences? We got you. Bars, food stalls, live music? You better believe it. But just in case youâre not familiar with the vibe, we asked people about their funniest/strangest/most memorable TNW conference experiences.... Read more âș
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As a business owner, your business should be your greatest ally. It shapes the person you are and the life you are living. Unfortunately, the organization in which we work can become our enemy rather than our friend. I work on a daily basis with business owners who are frustrated and overworked. They are not the most effective, the most fulfilled in their business, or the ones creating the most... Read more âș
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Until now, Twitter required new users to fill out a form for an account, and didnât support any third-party sign-on options. But thatâs changing. The social network is now letting you sign in or sign up through your Google and Apple ID. You can use your Google ID on the app or on the web. However, your Apple ID will only work on iOS devices for now; support for the... Read more âș
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Itâs been a while since I reviewed an HP laptop, so when I first received my review unit of the 14-inch HP Spectre x360 several months ago, I was taken aback by just how gorgeous it is. Itâs a stunning laptop that looks like nothing else in the market, and it offers a well-thought-out collection of features, ports, and performance. Honestly, if it werenât for a few minor quirks specific... Read more âș
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TLDR: With sturdy construction, a host of cool flying features and a gorgeous 4K camera, the Ninja Dragon Alpha Z is a stellar addition to any drone fleet. If you saw the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Japan, then you saw just another example of the full-on coolness of flying a drone. Or more specifically, flying over 1,800 drones at once. With awe-inspiring procession, a cloud of 1,824... Read more âș
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Save an extra 15% off all these cool AirTag, AirPod, and Apple Watch accessories. TLDR: These 10 deals on Apple AirPod, Apple Watch, and AirTag accessories can trick out your stealthy gear, all with an extra 15 percent off. At any given moment, thereâs likely at least one Apple product on your wishlist. Or at least, an accessory for your favorite piece of Apple tech. While Apple items like the... Read more âș
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I love YouTube, but damn, I hate the ads. Every day, my precious streaming time is rudely interrupted by some snake oil salesman promising to make me a fortune in seconds. The 2015 launch of YouTube Red (now rebranded as YouTube Premium) offered an escape, but âŹ11.99 per month is a hefty price tag when youâre already strapped for cash. Six years later, a more affordable alternative has appeared on... Read more âș
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Google has taken an unusual approach to leaks over the past few years, revealing models and designs before their official announcement and actually confirming leaks. This year itâs taking that to another level, showing off the Pixel 6 (and Pixel 6 Pro) in their full visual glory well before its expected official announcement, which would typically happen in the fall. I mean, if you canât beat âem, join âem, right?... Read more âș
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Robopets are artificially intelligent machines created to look like an animal (usually a cat or dog, but they can be any animal). There are numerous robopets on the market right now, being sold to consumers as âpetsâ or companions. There is an especially fervent effort being made to set caregiversâ minds at ease by buying these robopets for older adults to replace their deceased or surrendered companion animals. Animal lovers... Read more âș
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Sexual harassment in gamer culture burst back into the spotlight on July 21, 2021, with news of Californiaâs lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, publisher of top-selling video games Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush, and a walkout by company employees. The lawsuit alleges a âpervasive âfrat boyâ cultureâ at the company and discrimination against women in pay and promotion. The turmoil is an echo of the infamous Gamergate... Read more âș
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A first-of-its-kind EV charging system that sits flush within the pavement is being installed in London. The âflat and flushâ charge points require no permanent raised street furniture at the pavement edge, which means they donât take up any space when not in use. The chargers then pop up when a user plugs a cable in. Scottish startup Trojan Energy designed the tech to provide on-street charging to people who... Read more âș
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