[ad_1] The move to region-oriented moderators theoretically reduces the chances that TikTok will censor political statements and other content the Chinese government doesn’t like. It may also help with cultural understanding. While the existing moderators both speak the relevant languages and are familiar with the cultures they’re moderating, people from the areas under moderation might […]
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FCC gives T-Mobile extra spectrum to cope with demand during coronavirus
[ad_1] Eight companies agreed to make some of their spectrum available, the FCC said, including Comcast and Dish. Help also came from the FCC’s spectrum inventory. Officials haven’t mentioned other carriers receiving additional capacity, although it won’t be surprising if others follow suit. The US is facing an unprecedented situation where many people have been […]
Iran’s coronavirus ‘diagnosis’ app looks more like a surveillance tool
[ad_1] AC19’s developer, Sarzamin Housmand (formerly Smart Land Solutions), is also known for developing government clones of Telegram that weren’t as secure as the real thing and were geared more toward enabling surveillance. While it’s not clear exactly what the Iranian government is doing with the data, it’s eager to brag about the scale. ICT […]
Apple sets clearer rules for coronavirus-related apps
[ad_1] The company is also encouraging developers to mark their coronavirus apps as time-sensitive to ensure a timely release. Governments, non-profits and accredited schools don’t have to pay annual developer membership fees if they only intend to release free apps, Apple noted. Apple isn’t alone in keeping an eye out for harmful apps. Google recently […]
Moog and Korg make synth apps free to help musicians stuck at home
[ad_1] Not to be left out, Korg is doing the same for its Kaossilator apps, which normally cost close to $20. Android artists can grab the software for no charge until March 20th, 2020, while the iOS crowd has until March 31st to get iKaossilator. Either app makes the most sense if you’re more into […]
Sprint, T-Mobile pledge to keep subscribers connected amid outbreak
[ad_1] Further, those who have international long distance calling plans will get complimentary calling rates to countries classified as Level 3 (Avoid Nonessential Travel) by the CDC starting on Tuesday. A couple of days later, those with metered data plans will receive free unlimited data per month for a minimum of two billing cycles. Subscribers […]
The Morning After: Disney released ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ early
[ad_1] He’s a little busy elsewhere at the moment.Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft’s board of directors If you checked out of keeping up with the news a little early on Friday, you may have missed Bill Gates’ announcement. The Microsoft co-founder and Engadget reader has been increasingly focused on public health issues (like pandemics, […]
Pixel 4a will reportedly feature faster UFS 2.1 storage
[ad_1] The most interesting tidbit we learn is that the Pixel 4a features UFS 2.1 storage. While most high-end smartphones like the Galaxy S20 have started to include UFS 3.0 flash storage, UFS 2.1 is a significant step up from the Pixel 3a’s storage situation. For all its strengths relative to its price, Google’s current […]
Amazon Music opens up Alexa and streaming stats to artists
[ad_1] Amazon Music for Artists has the type of features you would expect from an app of this type. Musicians can use it to see how many people are listening to their songs, as well as where their biggest fans live. It also allows artists to see how many people have asked Alexa to play […]
US wireless carriers pledge to suspend cancellations amid outbreak
[ad_1] At the moment, approximately 70 companies have agreed to honor the pledge. The list includes all four of the big wireless carriers — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) — as well as internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast and Google Fiber. “As the coronavirus outbreak spreads and causes a series of […]