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NYU report lists likely social media disinformation tactics for 2020

September 6, 2019
The 2020 US presidential election will serve as the ultimate test for social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to prove they can combat fake news. But could they be fighting the last war? A report released by NYU’s Stern Center for Business and Human Rights argues that relatively new tactics like domestic fake news operations, phony memes on Instagram and deepfake videos will play a…
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LG’s G8X ThinQ Dual-Screen is a multi-screen compromise

September 5, 2019
The rumors both are, and aren’t true. LG has built a dual-screen smartphone that drops around the same time as Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and Huawei’s Mate X. But it hasn’t, because it’s an upgraded G8 with a secondary display case similar to what we…
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How to handle a swollen battery on iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, more

September 5, 2019
Is the screen on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch popping out? Is the trackpad or another part of your MacBook case expanding? Follow along for how to handle an Apple device with a swollen battery. As mentioned above, the most common signs of a swollen battery include your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch screen popping out. On a MacBook, you’ll usually notice the swollen battery pressing up on the…
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The Moto One Zoom continues Motorola's ambitious phone streak

September 5, 2019
Rather than stick to its usual slew of solid mid-range devices, Motorola has been branching out. Under its One-series banner the Lenovo-owned brand released a phone with an uncommon 21:9 display, and another with a sideways-mounted camera meant to act as a sort of action…
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Google unveils Assistant Ambient Mode for Android phones and tablets

September 5, 2019
For the past several weeks, we’ve been tracking an “Ambient Mode” in the Google app. At IFA 2019, Google officially introduced the new Assistant Ambient Mode for Android phones and tablets. Similar to how Assistant’s Updates tab is a “visual snapshot” of your day, Ambient Mode is a “visual overview.” It appears on and replaces the lockscreen of your charging Android device. That…
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Apple Events app for tvOS updated ahead of iPhone 11 unveil stream

September 5, 2019
Apple has updated its Apple Events app for Apple TV ahead of next week’s “By innovation only” iPhone 11 event. The event will be live streamed as usual, and the Apple Events app for tvOS will allow users to tune in directly on their Apple TV. With today’s update, the Apple Events app now features a light and colorful theme to match the invites for next week’s gathering. Apple also offers…
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