Month: February 2022
Apple’s Face ID with a Mask works so well, it might end password purgatory
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple has made Face ID useful again in iOS 15.4 by finally adding the ability to use the face unlock feature while wearing a face mask. I’ve been testing out the new iOS 15.4 beta for a few days, and I’ve been pleasantly…
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DeepMind says its new AI coding engine is as good as an average human programmer
DeepMind has created an AI system named AlphaCode that it says “writes computer programs at a competitive level.” The Alphabet subsidiary tested its system against coding challenges used in human competitions and found that its program achieved an “estimated rank” placing it within the top 54 percent of human coders.…
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Massive TV deals for the Super Bowl: Fire TVs starting at just $99.99 at Amazon
If you’re looking to pick up a cheap Super Bowl TV deal in time for the big game, then you’re in luck. Amazon is offering massive discounts on its Fire TVs with a range of sizes and prices starting at just $99.99. Amazon’s Super Bowl TV deals include the Fire…
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Google Maps explains how it tackles review bombing
Review bombing is a practice in which many people (or a few aggrieved folks with multiple accounts) barrage a product, business or service with negative reviews, usually in bad faith. That can severely damage a small or local business that relies on word of mouth. Google says millions of reviews…
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Dell XPS 17 review: big screen dream
I’ve never really understood the appeal of 17-inch laptops. They are often too big to carry around easily or use on your actual lap like you might want to do with a laptop from time to time. At the same time, they have many of the same compromises of smaller…
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Good phone, wrong time
I've never really understood Samsung's Fan Edition branding. To me, fans are the people who are first in line, first to read all the related news and rumors, and most importantly, the first to check out the latest products from their favorite device makers. So when Samsung announced the $700…
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