Month: March 2022
Facebook will demote Russian state media across its entire platform
Facebook is taking new steps to curb the influence of Russian state media outlets on its platform. The company, which has already blocked access to RT and Sputnik within the European Union and Ukraine, now says it will demote all Russian state media across Facebook and Instagram around the world.…
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Google wants devices to know when you’re paying attention
Google has been working on a "new interaction language" for years, and today it's sharing a peek at what it's developed so far. The company is showcasing a set of movements it's defined in its new interaction language in the first episode of a new series called In the lab…
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Google’s New Tech Can Read Your Body Language—Without Cameras
The company’s ATAP research team is using radar to help computers respond to your movements, like turning off a TV if it senses you’ve dozed off. Source
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Nomad’s new MagSafe charger doesn’t need an external puck, but does cost $130
Nomad has finally revealed its first officially licensed MagSafe charger, the Base One (that is to say, one that actually has the Apple MFi-approved MagSafe module built in, and not one with a separate charging cable threaded through). Unfortunately, that convenience doesn’t come cheap: the Base One costs $129.95. As…
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Watch as Gabe Newell stuns the first Steam Deck recipients
Audio player loading… If you’re lucky enough to be in the first wave of folks who pre-ordered the Steam Deck, and also happen to live near the Valve company headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, then you might have had your new handheld PC hand-delivered by the big guy himself, Gabe Newell.…
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Thermacell releases its first smart mosquito repellent system
There are only a few weeks left of winter, so it's time for many folks to start planning their outdoor setup so they can get the most out of the warmer months. Unfortunately, that means irritating bugs like mosquitos are on the way back. To ward off those pesky pests,…
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