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Google and Alphabet workers plan to unionize to live up to ‘Don’t Be Evil’ motto

Following the firing of AI researcher Timnit Gebru in December, more than 225 Google employees in the United States have announced that they have formed a union, a first within Alphabet’s umbrella. The Google and Alphabet employees revealed their self-formed union in an op-ed in the New York Times that is a direct response to harassment and ethically questionable decisions from Google’s…
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New Google device passes through FCC, possibly a Nest Hub with Soli

Made by Google is kicking off the new year with a new device passing through the FCC. This filing suggests a new Nest Hub Smart Display. A4R-GUIK2 is classified as an “Interactive Device,” with Google previously using the “interactive” designation for Smart Displays and speakers. For example: Nest Hub (H1A): Google Interactive Nest Hub Max (H2A): Interactive Video Streaming Device Nest…
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2020 Winners and Losers: Asus

For better or worse, Asus limited its 2020 lineup to just two phones. Or possibly 4, depending on how you want to count the variants. However the company undoubtedly has quality over quantity going for it at the moment. Asus continues to reign supreme within the growing gaming smartphone niche. Many have tried to dethrone it and some have certainly managed to outsell it. None, however, has even…
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Samsung officially confirms ‘Unpacked’ event for Galaxy S21 on January 14

We know a lot about Samsung’s next set of flagship smartphones already, thanks to a plethora of leaks, but more is in store. Today, Samsung has officially confirmed a January 14 digital “Unpacked” event where the company will launch its Galaxy S21 lineup and more. Samsung today announced the Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Buds Pro, and potentially some other…
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