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Google Assistant in Chrome, powered by Duplex, can now auto-change stolen passwords

At I/O 2021, Google announced that Assistant would help you change stolen credentials. This Google Assistant-branded, Duplex-powered capability for changing passwords is now rolling out in Chrome for Android. “Duplex” is Google’s umbrella term for technologies that handle tedious, multi-step tasks on your behalf. Initially known for making automated phone reservations at restaurants…
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Twitter adds private Circles, taking a page from Google+

Twitter has recently announced that it’s adding a new feature for users who want to share tweets privately with others. The new feature is called “Circles” and seems awfully reminiscent of what Google+ had to offer, back in the day. Lately, Twitter has received a lot…
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Google TV announces ‘Favorite Channels’ for Live TV tab – Here’s how it works [Gallery]

While we’re still waiting on some bigger features to arrive, Google has just announced one of the first new additions to its TV platform in quite some time. Google TV’s Live tab is adding “Favorite Channels” for some services. On the Google TV homescreen, there are several content tabs, with “Live” pulling in the guides from YouTube TV, Sling, and other live services all in one…
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iOS 15.5 beta 4 now rolling out to developers as iOS 16 looms

One week after the release of the third beta, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers. iOS 15.5 includes small under the hood changes, as well as updates to the Wallet app, Apple Cash, HomePod, and the App Store. There are also new changes to…
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Blizzard unveils ‘Warcraft Arclight Rumble’ game coming to iOS this year

As the demand for mobile games continues to rise, so does the amount of major game franchises coming to iOS devices. A few months ago, Blizzard confirmed it is bringing a Warcraft game to mobile devices this year. Today, Blizzard revealed the game as Warcraft Arclight Rumble.  Warcraft® Arclight Rumble™ is a mobile action strategy game set within the Warcraft universe where collectible…
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SoundCloud buys an AI music company to help discover hidden gems

SoundCloud wants to make it easier to find must-listen tunes buried deep in its catalog. TechCrunch notes the company has bought Musiio, an AI music curation company. The firm’s technology uses AI to “listen” to songs, tag them and slot them into playlists. Ideally, this improves the chances of discovering tracks you like, whether they’re from an established artist or a new…
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