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Stanford engineers build bird bots that can perch and grab objects
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New Twitch tool helps battle ban evaders
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Social networks are embracing live shopping
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The 10 most popular GIFs in 2021 (VIDEO)
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Qualcomm leans into cameras, gaming with new flagship smartphone chip
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Twitter bans sharing of photos without consent
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Spotify is latest to take inspiration from TikTok (VIDEO)
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Reddit looks to ramp up video content
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TikTok to donate US$7m to charities around the world
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Why are wired headphones the hot new accessory for Gen Z?
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You can fight misinformation on Twitter without using your username
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How many hashtags should you use to get the most 'Likes' on Instagram? (VIDEO)
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 24 ― Hashtags are a key feature of Instagram posts. In fact, they have become an essential means of ensuring more 'Likes' on social media ― so long as you...
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Why are Facebook Messenger and Instagram delaying the arrival of encrypted messages?
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 24 ― Initially planned to be rolled out in 2022, end-to-end encryption of messages between users will not be in effect until 2023. This delay is being put...
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Why do young Gen Zers prefer TikTok to Instagram?
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 23 — Has TikTok won the battle against Instagram? So suggests new research focusing specifically on the younger members of Generation Z. Coveted by all the...
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To be mad at or mad about the iPad mini
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Another year, another iPad mini. I remember when I bought the first iteration I liked the size but the low-ish resolution and comparative sluggishness...
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Robot waiters take Iraq’s Mosulites back to the future
MOSUL, Nov 22 — From the rubble of Iraq’s war-ravaged city of Mosul arises the sight of androids gliding back and forth in a restaurant to serve their amused clientele....
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Robots, big data as Gulf nations bet on artificial intelligence
DUBAI, Nov 21 — Robots puttering around Dubai’s hi-tech Expo site could be a sign of things to come for the Gulf, where new cities are being built from scratch with artificial...
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You can now buy the AirPods 3 in Malaysia, and get it shipped in just one business day
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 ― The new AirPods 3 is now available on Apple Malaysia’s site for purchase. And unlike some other Apple products like the iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple...
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Apple to start letting people fix their own iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 19 ― Apple on Wednesday said it will begin allowing people to fix gadgets they buy from the Silicon Valley giant in a concession seen as a victory for...
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TikTok could count over 1.5 billion users in 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 ― Is TikTok on the verge of dethroning Facebook and Instagram? The phenomenal ascent of the Chinese social network continues. According to a study, TikTok...
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Instagram: Why you might be asked to prove your identity next time you log in
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 ― Is this a first step in the fight back against anonymity on social networks? Some Instagram users have reported being asked to prove their identity in...
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Roblox uses popular game platform to back new kids’ projects
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 — Video gaming platform Roblox is using its massive popularity amongst younger players to support projects that weave educational video games into school...
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How 5G could one day help automatically charge wearables like smartwatches
TOKYO, Nov 16 — In Japan, a trial programme will soon get underway to test the wireless charging of wearables via the 5G network. The idea is that a very slight electrical...
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TikTok has added Disney voices for text to speech
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16 — Prepare yourself to hear the voice of Chewbacca or Stitch on TikTok. For the anniversary of its Disney + streaming platform, Disney is giving users of...
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These smart speakers detect your presence through ultrasound
NEW YORK, Nov 16 — The fourth generation of Echo and Echo Dot speakers integrate new motion detection technology that relies on ultrasound. This new feature opens up new...
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Fortnite inaccessible in China as developer pulls the plug
BEIJING, Nov 15 — Players in China said Monday they could no longer access popular survival game Fortnite as its developer Epic Games pulled the plug on a Chinese version amid a...
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News is coming to your smartphone lock screen
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 13 ― What if the secret to getting a smartphone owner to read a news story was to display it on the lock screen? This is the approach that Indian app Glance...
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Instagram wants you ‘take a break’ with their new opt-in feature
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 ― Instagram is testing a new feature called “Take a Break” and it does exactly what you think it does. It’s an opt-in feature that will give you...
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Acer’s latest green laptop now available for order
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Acer’s recently announced eco-friendly laptop, the Acer Aspire Vero (AV15-51) is now available for order. Why is it a greener option? Thirty per cent of...
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YouTube hides ‘dislike’ counts to discourage attacks
LOS ANGELES, Nov 11 — YouTube announced yesterday the tally of “dislike” clicks on videos will no longer be visible to the public to protect creators from harassment and...