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Google teases virtual I/O 2021 Photo Booth next week

At the start of this week, Google’s developer mascots on Twitter teased a “special surprise” at I/O. The company revealed this morning that there will be a Google I/O Photo Booth to take virtual selfies with Dash, Sparky, Dino, and Android. Dash (Flutter), Sparky (Firebase), Dino (Chrome), and Android (Jetpack variant) on Tuesday took part in a fun video showing them come together after…
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Half-size Face ID chip part of secret to smaller notch expected in iPhone 13

There’s growing evidence pointing to a smaller notch in the iPhone 13, and a new report today says that a smaller Face ID chip will play a role in making this possible. Reports of a smaller notch in this year’s iPhone lineup date back to January, with additional evidence emerging since then … Background The famous iPhone notch contains an impressive array of visible components. From left…
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Philips Hue products will support Google/Apple’s ‘Matter’ smart home standard

As the market for smart home products expands, the joint forces of Google, Apple, and Amazon are coming together to form a new standard in “Matter.” This week, the company behind Philips Hue announced that a future software update will make all Hue products fully compatible with Matter. Matter, the just-unveiled name for Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP), is currently looking at a…
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Code-scanning platform BluBracket nabs $12M for enterprise security

Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. Code security startup BluBracket today announced it has raised $12 million in a series A round led by Evolution Equity Partners. The capital will be used to further develop BluBracket’s products and grow its sales team. Detecting exploits in source code can be a pain point for enterprises, especially with the onset of…
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