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Uber researchers propose AI language model that emphasizes positive and polite responses

January 5, 2021
AI-powered assistants like Siri, Cortana, Alexa, and Google Assistant are pervasive. But for these assistants to engage users and help them to achieve their goals, they need to exhibit appropriate social behavior and provide informative replies. Studies show that users respond better to social language in the sense that they’re more responsive and likelier to complete tasks. Inspired by this…
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iPhone and iPad: How to hide Photos widget pics

January 5, 2021
The home screen widgets that arrived with iOS 14 have been super popular. Among those is the first-party Photos widget to surface a fresh set of memories each day. But you probably don’t want all your photos to possibly show up on your iPhone or iPad home screen. Let’s…
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New Google device passes through FCC, possibly a Nest Hub with Soli

January 5, 2021
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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Galaxy Buds Pro leak in hands-on video, complete w/ mic test

January 5, 2021
Ahead of their launch in just 10 days, a YouTuber has gotten his hands on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and in turn revealed just about every detail there is to know about the truly wireless earbuds, including a full mic test. YouTube user “Digital Slang” was able to…
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January security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live

January 5, 2021
Google today is releasing the first software update of 2021 for the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5. The January security patch follows last month’s sizable Pixel Feature Drop. As a reminder, the Pixel 2 is no longer receiving monthly updates following one last patch in December. There are 22 issues resolved in the January security patch dated 2021-01-01 and 19…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

EGEB: Japan to scrap gas-powered cars by mid-2030s

January 5, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Japan aims to abolish gas-powered vehicles in the next 15 years. Massachusetts reaches a deal to make 40% of its electric power green by 2030. South Korea will replace all diesel trains with an electric bullet train by…
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Tesla (TSLA) stock surges to $700 billion valuation

January 5, 2021
Tesla (TSLA) stock start its first trading day of 2021 by surging 5% to a market capitalization of $700 billion for the first time. Tesla (TSLA) Stock Performance 2020 was a crazy year for Tesla’s stock. It went up 700% while raising billions of dollars on three…
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Tesla gets green light to import electric cars in Israel, launch is imminent

January 5, 2021
Tesla has received the green light to import its electric cars in Israel, meaning that a launch in the country is imminent. Tesla in Israel Tesla has been looking into entering the Israeli auto market for a while now. Last year, we reported that Tesla is working on opening a service center and a Supercharging station in Tel Aviv. The automaker listed some job openings for sale and service…
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