[ad_1] An insider also claimed that Google is considering a Flights-style dedicated search experience for health. You could research conditions without wading through the regular web to find trustworthy info. It’s not certain how close either idea is to fruition, and CNBC‘s tipster warned that it wasn’t certain the Google search team would sign off […]
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China tells online stores to stop selling e-cigarettes
[ad_1] It’s not certain if or when the ban will end. This isn’t the first time Chinese retailers have pulled e-cigs, but it’s considerably broader than before. In September, Juul’s e-cigarettes disappeared from shelves just a week after they became available in China. This will be a serious blow to e-cig makers in China if […]
Microsoft’s new Edge logo erases bad memories of Internet Explorer
[ad_1] Now that Microsoft Edge has a new Chromium-powered engine, the company is ready to give the browser a fresh look to match. In the wake of an Easter egg hunt, the software giant has revealed a redesigned, ocean wave-inspired logo for Edge that bears precious little resemblance to the Internet Explorer-inspired icon of old. […]
Florida police obtain Alexa recordings in murder investigation
[ad_1] Unlike a pioneering murder case in Arkansas, Hallandale police weren’t expecting a complete audio capture. The search warrant indicated that cops obtained “Amazon Echo Recordings w/ Alexa Voice Command,” suggesting that they were only hoping that one or both of the Crespos may have inadvertently set off the Echo Dots during the incident. Outside […]
Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ following Halloween shooting
[ad_1] The executive vowed tighter scrutiny as well, including a rapid response team devoted to party houses and expanded human screening for “high-risk” rentals the company’s technology flags for closer review. These combined initiatives could take effect relatively quickly, as Chesky vowed a “10 day sprint” to review and speed up its new safety efforts. […]
‘Dota 2’ will match players sooner if they’re open to different roles
[ad_1] It works on a credit system that provides more Fast Queue games the more you’re willing to play any role. You get four games (on top of the one you’re playing) each time you play solo. Two-player parties earn two games each, while three-player teams earn a game each. Five-player stacks will always enter […]
Facebook will let politicians run false ads during UK elections
[ad_1] That reluctance to check ads is leading to concerns, including from those investigating Facebook. The head of parliamentary hearings looking into Facebook’s practices, MP Damian Collins, told CNN that people shouldn’t be allowed to spread false claims “just because they are paying” for it. He was also disappointed in former UK politician Nick Clegg, […]
Uber expands ride donation program to 12 cities in North America
[ad_1] Sarah Freed, Community Impact Initiative program manager, said in a statement: “Too often, even in cities that have invested heavily in public transportation, there are mobility gaps when it comes to serving at-need communities. We can use our technology to help fill those gaps. In many cases, a simple, convenient ride to an important […]
Pentagon’s draft AI ethics guidelines fight bias and rogue machines
[ad_1] The draft demands equitable AI that avoids “unintended bias” in algorithms, such as racism or sexism. AI could lead to people being treated “unfairly,” the board said, even if they’re not necessarily in life-and-death situations. The board called on the military to ensure that its data sources were neutral, not just the code itself. […]
Hitting the Books: Boomers not understanding tech is the circle of life
[ad_1] This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto For A More Generous Worldby Yancey Strickler It’s a tale as old as time. You parents — rational, intelligent, and well-adjusted as they are — can’t figure out how email attachments work but are somehow capable of turning on a 14-part HiFi surround sound stereo like they’re […]