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Google confirms ‘limited’ Android bug that prevents emergency calling with Microsoft Teams installed [U: App update]

December 11, 2021
Last week, a user reported that their Pixel 3 was not able to dial 911 (emergency services in the US). Google has confirmed that there is an emergency calling bug with Android under a “limited set of circumstances” and that there is a fix.  Update 12/10: Version 1416/1.0.0.2021194504 of Microsoft Team with the app-based fix is widely rolling out via the Play Store this afternoon. After…
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This Woman’s Entire Business is Based on Close-Up Photos of Eyes

December 10, 2021
A photographer in Florida has fulfilled her dream and has launched a photo studio with one specific purpose: to capture macro shots of customers’ eyes. Gia Roche started her photography career through portrait and event work, eventually diving into weddings and engagements, but never taking the plunge to pursue it full-time. Following her divorce, Roche got pushed further away from her…
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The Best Architectural Photos of 2021

December 10, 2021
The Architectural Photography Awards (APA) has announced the 2021 winners of its annual competition that appreciates the art of photographing architecture and welcomes both professionals and amateurs alike. APA has celebrated architectural photography since its…
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The limitations of scaling up AI language models

December 10, 2021
Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other C-level and senior execs on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit this January 12, 2022. Learn more Large language models like OpenAI’s GPT-3 show an aptitude for generating humanlike text and code, automatically writing…
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Google Home 2.47.10 adds D-pad controls to Android TV/Google TV remote

December 10, 2021
The latest Google Home version 2.47.10 is now rolling out D-Pad controls for even more precise management of your Android TV or Chromecast with Google TV devices. It was not until the previous v2.46 update that we saw the long-awaited built-in remote make its debut. Prior to this, a digital remote was only available via the Google TV app. Moving into the Google Home app made much more sense, as…
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Comment: Google’s absence at gaming’s biggest events only kills confidence in Stadia

December 10, 2021
The future of Google Stadia has been in question since the day the platform debuted, and two years into its existence, that question continues to become more pertinent. As 2021 comes to a close and another big event goes by without a word of Stadia, Google’s silence is serving only to kill any bit of confidence left in the platform. Google Stadia is still a fairly young platform. With…
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