YouTube bans vaccine misinformation
In a new attempt to stem the flow of anti-vaccine misinformation, YouTube said Wednesday that it won’t allow videos that claim vaccines approved by health authorities are…
Google is launching a new wired Nest Doorbell in 2022 with 24/7 recording
Google is working on a successor to the excellent Nest Hello doorbell, which it recently rebranded the Nest Doorbell (wired). The new Nest Doorbell will support 24/7…
As privacy issues worsen, Congress looks to the FTC
Lawmakers are preparing to hold the first in a series of data privacy hearings on Wednesday in a fresh effort to bolster consumer data protections on platforms…
The Razer Blade 15 Advanced is $600 off at Best Buy today
Despite not being the newest model, the 2020 Razer Blade 15 Advanced still offers plenty of power, which makes its current, $600 discount at Best Buy something…
Don’t be fooled — Amazon’s Astro isn’t a home robot, it’s a camera on wheels
Yesterday, Amazon announced its “home robot” — a wheeled device named Astro that has a display, an array of sensors, and a camera that periscopes out the…
Ah fuck: YouTube reinstates classic ‘I can’t believe you’ve done this’ meme
Whether it wants to be or not, YouTube is a guardian of internet history, with countless classic videos sitting in its archives. That makes it jarring when…
Google is using AI to help users explore the topics they’re searching for — here’s how
“Can you get medicine for someone at the pharmacy?” It’s a simple enough question for humans to understand, says Pandu Nayak, vice president of search at Google,…
Google Lens will soon search for words and images combined
Google is updating its visual search tool Google Lens with new AI-powered language features. The update will let users further narrow searches using text. So, for example,…
Google expands shopping searches with Lens and in-store inventory checks
Shopping online isn’t always a convenience. If you enjoy window shopping or browsing curated collections at a brick-and-mortar store for inspiration, finding something online you don’t yet…
Google’s Search On fall 2021 event: news and announcements
Google is announcing several new updates and features to its core search functions for its Search On fall 2021 event. The new changes to search utilize AI…
Google Maps is making it easier to see wildfires and tree coverage
Google Maps has new features that should make it easier for users to see wildfires, tree canopy, and locations without formal addresses. It’s all aimed at helping…
You can now buy a keyboard that only copies and pastes
Sure, why not. Stack Overflow has teamed up with tech retailer Drop to release this cute little keyboard called The Key. It’s programmed to do exactly two…
You can charge your iPhone 13 Pro Max much faster with the right power brick
The iPhone 13 Pro Max can charge a bit faster than other models, according to tests done by YouTuber ChargerLAB (and backed up by other tests), which…
Was Elizabeth Holmes like Steve Jobs? Her emails say no
Lance Wade didn’t say “snitches get stitches” out loud, but with his behavior in the courtroom today he didn’t have to. It’s the most aggressive performance we’ve…
You can finally rate Apple’s apps on the App Store
For years, Apple has let you redownload many built-in apps from the App Store that you may have deleted, but store listings for those apps had a…
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Pro 8: what’s the difference?
During its recent Surface event, Microsoft launched the largest upgrade of its flagship Intel-powered Surface Pro lineup in years: the Surface Pro 8. The new 2-in-1 machine…
Amazon sent us a 13-page PDF to prove Elon Musk is as litigious as Jeff Bezos
On Tuesday, Elon Musk accused Jeff Bezos and his companies of using the legal system to slow SpaceX’s progress during a talk at the 2021 Code Conference….
Sonos says Google is blocking it from offering more than one voice assistant at once
Sonos developed a system called “Concurrency” that could make multiple voice assistants interoperable on its smart speakers but had to put its plans on hold because of…
Give us a blanket injunction to stop the court-defying antics of Insulate Britain, say ministers
Sources said Ms Patel emphasised the need swiftly to enforce existing laws including highway obstruction, public nuisance and conspiracy to endanger motorists, which can carry jail sentences….
Ministers were warned before Sarah Everard murder that ‘draconian’ Covid laws gave police too much power
Throughout the lockdown, police chiefs had been sensitive to the potential of their new powers to breach the central tenet of British policing that it is based…
834 reasons why the mystery of identical twins could be solved by DNA
But scientists believe it is a plausible working theory which could be confirmed with future research. It may also be helpful in the treatment of many congenital…
CEO of VW’s truck unit Traton replaced by Scania boss
Visitors stand at the booth of Volkswagen’s truck unit Traton Group, former Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG, in Hanover, Germany September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer//File Photo FRANKFURT,…
SocGen to pay $1.5 mln civil fine to settle U.S. CFTC charges
The logo of French bank Societe Generale is seen outside a bank building in Paris, France, February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Société…
Fed’s Daly sees taper bar met by year end, no rate hike in 2022
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank chief of research Mary Daly stands near the podium before a speech at the CFA Society in San Francisco, California, U.S. July…
Citigroup urges appeals court to hit ‘rewind’ after Revlon blunder
The logo for Citibank is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew…