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Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit
Twitter is trialling a new feature allowing users to share "notes" as long as 2,500 words. The social media platform normally limits posts to 280 characters. Twitter said the move was a response to seeing people use the platform to post pictures of longer announcements and steer followers to outside newsletters. The test will run for two months and involve a small group of writers in ... Read more
2022-06-22 20:53:40
Recently enacted legislation from Australia forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is being mimicked in Canada.
Google is boosting the presence of local news in a redesign of its News aggregator, part of a new quality information effort the search giant unveiled Wednesday. The new design will feature a column that showcases local news by city, the company said in a blog post marking the 20th anniversary of its News service. People can choose from which the city they'd like to see news or it will be filled ... Read more
2022-06-22 04:00:26
Microsoft Restricts Its Facial Recognition Tools, Citing the Need for 'Responsible AI'
The tech giant lays out its goals toward equitable and trustworthy AI. Microsoft is restricting access to its facial recognition tools, citing risks to society that the artificial intelligence systems could pose. The tech company released a 27-page "Responsible AI Standard" on Tuesday that details the company's goals toward equitable and trustworthy AI. To align with the standard, Mi ... Read more
2022-06-21 20:11:18
Facebook Parent Meta Settles Lawsuit Alleging Discriminatory Housing Ads
As part of the settlement with the US Department of Justice, Meta said it will stop using an ad tool for housing ads. Facebook parent company Meta on Tuesday reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice over a lawsuit that alleged the social network allowed landlords and home sellers to run housing ads that excluded people based on race, sex, religion and other characteristics. As pa ... Read more
2022-06-21 20:10:55
RedMagic 7 Review: It's a Phone All About Speed
Superfast refresh rate, touch-sensitivity and a 30-minute charging speed highlight this gaming phone. Gaming phones like the $629 (£529, roughly AU$930) Nubia RedMagic 7 aren't trying to compete with Samsung Galaxy devices or Google Pixel phones. They instead crank up the Android gaming experience with specs that sound like they belong in a PC. The RedMagic 7 allows you to max out games for excel ... Read more
2022-06-21 20:10:34
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Can Cause an Aurora-Like Glow in the Sky
The rocket's red glare is best seen through a camera lens. Auroras are often spectacular displays at the edge of the atmosphere caused by space weather, usually in the form of highly charged particles from the sun slamming into Earth's magnetosphere, but a similar-looking phenomenon has been observed recently at unusually low latitudes. Photographer Christopher Hoffman picked it up while he was ... Read more
2022-06-21 20:09:48
Book Bans Are on the Rise, but Students Are Fighting Back
Some students are speaking out at local board of education meetings and in state houses, and some are filing lawsuits. n February, the Forsyth County Board of Education meeting room was, in one board member's opinion, "a packed house." Members of the Georgia community had gathered to discuss a variety of issues, but the hot topic was the removal of certain books from schools across the ... Read more
2022-06-21 20:09:12
Foldable Phones Are Having a Moment
Rumors suggest new foldable models from Samsung, Google and Motorola are in the works. Foldable phones hit the headlines in 2019, when companies like Samsung, Huawei and Motorola introduced their first bendable devices. If the rumors and reports are accurate, 2022 is shaping up to be another banner year for foldable phones, with Samsung, Motorola and Google expected to debut new flexible designs. ... Read more
2022-06-21 20:08:28
LG's Star Wars C2 OLED TV Goes on Sale Tuesday
R2-C2, it is you, it is you! The Darth Vader-themed special-edition TV will set you back $2,999. You don't have to watch Obi-Wan Kenobi or any of the other Star Wars movies and shows on just any old television -- LG is releasing a special edition of its 65-inch C2 OLED TV that's tailor-made for them. The Galactic Empire-styled TV was revealed on the show floor of the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim ... Read more
2022-06-21 03:58:23
Origin PC 5000T Review: Speedy, Solid Gaming Desktop
Well-built and fast, Origin PC's pricey build impresses. But you don't have to pay a fortune for a likeable system if you don't want to. If you're dissatisfied with the lack of configuration options available for prebuilt gaming desktops, going with a custom builder is the best way to sate your appetite. They can get expensive, but they don't have to be: You won't find dirt-cheap sub-$1,000 confi ... Read more
2022-06-20 20:10:14