Apple’s Covid Response Was Extremely Apple
That set a pattern for a dynamic dance of opening and closing, based on a formula the company developed. “When we reopen our stores, we look at the virus rates…
How to Get Ready to Switch from Google Hangouts to Google Chat
The current Google Chat app.Image: Google In 2021, Google Hangouts is fading away and Google Chat is taking its place. So if you’re a seasoned Hangouts user—after all, the service…
A Member of the ‘Squad’ Takes on Cryptocurrency
Last year, when Facebook officials were hauled in front of Congress to defend their plans for a cryptocurrency called Libra, they arrived with a pitch about financial inclusion. With Libra,…
Airbnb Adds Restrictions to New Year’s Eve Bookings to Deter Partying in a Pandemic
Photo: Lionel Bonaventure (Getty Images) I’m sure we’re all itching to welcome in the new year after the ungodly slog of 2020—how is it possible that March feels like just…
The best Roomba alternatives for 2020
We all know iRobot’s Roomba is the granddaddy of all robot vacuums, but there are many other superb brands and models out there to look at if you’re shopping.
Sea of Thieves will ditch monthly updates for seasonal battle pass model in 2021
Sea of Thieves is overhauling the way it rolls out content by adopting a season system complete with a battle pass.
Razer’s Latest Wireless Earbuds Add Noise Cancelling and Keep the Incredible Bass
Photo: Andrew Liszewski / Gizmodo Earlier this year, Razer, a brand synonymous with gaming accessories, proved its hardware isn’t just for gamers when it introduced its Opus wireless headphones that…
A Prominent AI Ethics Researcher Says Google Fired Her
Before joining Google in 2018, Gebru worked with MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini on a project called Gender Shades that revealed face analysis technology from IBM and Microsoft was highly accurate…
Disney’s Neo Smartwatch for Kids Has Nothing on My ’90s Yoda Giga Pet
Image: Vodafone Disney and Vodafone have teamed up to launch Neo, a smartwatch for kids that features some iconic Disney characters, like Minnie Mouse, Elsa, and Buzz Lightyear. But the…
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