Tag: author_name|Mat Smith
The Morning After: A Filipino politician is trying to make ghosting a criminal offense
Ghosting can hurt, for sure. When someone suddenly cuts off contact, doesn’t show up at a date or just unmatches on one of those many dating apps, it sucks. One Filipino lawmaker is trying to make it stop, which could be a tall order. Arnolfo Teves Jr., a member of…
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The Morning After: Instagram head responds to test feed backlash
Instagram’s TikTok-like test feed is underwhelming, and a lot of people hate it. But it’s not going anywhere. Social network head Adam Mosseri posted a Twitter clip acknowledging the video-focused trial feed is “not yet good.” He also said Instagram would invariably become more video-centric over time, as that was…
Read MoreThe Morning After: Instagram head responds to test feed backlash
Instagram’s TikTok-like test feed is underwhelming, and a lot of people hate it. But it’s not going anywhere. Social network head Adam Mosseri posted a Twitter clip acknowledging the video-focused trial feed is “not yet good.” He also said Instagram would invariably become more video-centric over time, as that was…
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The Morning After: A chess robot broke the finger of its 7-year-old opponent
Sometimes the headline says it all: A chess-playing robot accidentally broke the finger of its seven-year-old opponent during an exhibition match in Moscow. The child apparently moved his piece too soon, and the robot grabbed his finger and squeezed it, resulting in a fracture. A video shows the robot grabbing…
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The Morning After: Apple Watch ‘Pro’ could feature a bigger screen and bigger battery
We’re already in the run-up to Apple’s next hardware showcase, likely centered on its phones and wearables. This could include a shake-up for the Apple Watch — the first since the Series 4 watch back in 2018. The high-end variant of the Apple Watch Series 8 may feature the largest…
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The Morning After: Our verdict on the Pixel 6a
Google’s Pixel 6a is finally here. It’s a sub-$500 phone that, this year, includes Google’s own Tensor chip which should bring even more power to the cheapest Pixel option. It also matches the Pixel 6 family with a two-tone color scheme and camera bar. Engadget According to Reviews Editor Cherlynn…
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