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Ex-Uber self-driving head convicted of stealing Google trade secrets pardoned by Trump

January 20, 2021
Ahead of his term ending, President Trump late this evening issued 143 clemencies. One of the pardons was for Anthony Levandowski, who was convicted of stealing Google’s self-driving technology before departing for Uber.  Levandowski was an early employee of Google’s self-driving car project, but later clashed with management on the rate of progress. Before leaving Google, the engineer…
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Google Lens passes 500 million installs on the Play Store

January 20, 2021
Another core Google app has now reached the 500-million install milestone on the Google Play Store – this time, it’s the turn of Lens. After launching some three or so years ago, Google Lens is one of those often forgotten apps that has a ton of utility under the hood…
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LG might leave the smartphone market soon, CEO confirms

January 20, 2021
LG’s space in the smartphone market has been chipped away at for years, but next year the company might actually call it quits. That’s right, LG has officially confirmed that it’s considering leaving the smartphone market in 2022. A report earlier this week from The Elec (since deleted) claimed that LG higher-ups had notified employees of the potential plans, but LG representatives flat…
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OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 now available for OnePlus 7/7T series

January 20, 2021
After what has felt like an extended wait, the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series bringing with it all of the Android 11 trappings and features. OnePlus confirmed that we would see OxygenOS 11 on the OnePlus 7 and 7T series at some…
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Google Store stops selling the two-year-old Pixel USB-C earbuds

January 20, 2021
With the launch of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in 2018, Made by Google also released a pair of USB-C earbuds for $29.99. After two years on sale, the Pixel USB-C earbuds are no longer available for purchase from the Google Store and other retailers. The Pixel USB-C earbuds…
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Bianchi launches new family of electric bicycles with city, touring, and mountain e-bikes

January 20, 2021
Italian bicycle manufacturer Bianchi has just unveiled a new series of electric bicycles as part of its E-Omnia family. The new e-bikes cover a wide range of riding styles including both on- and off-road adventures. The diversity of the new line is evident right from the name, as Bianchi CEO Fabrizio Scalzotto explained in a statement provided to Electrek: The “Omnia” in its name – it…
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Magnum Photos Has Finally Published Its Code of Conduct

January 20, 2021
In the latest in the ongoing saga involving Magnum Photos, the company has made good on its promise to publish its previously-private Code of Conduct. In it, the company specifically bans the publication of images without the subject’s consent but does not mention specifically child protection. Magnum’s entire Code of Conduct can now be reviewed here, and the organization says that it will…
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