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Google Photos storage bug ‘inaccurately counted’ uploads for some on iOS, Google One refunds triggered

December 19, 2020
A Google Photos storage system “mistake” this year resulted in image and video uploads being “inaccurately” counted towards your cloud storage quota. This Photos issue, which is now fixed, was present throughout 2020 and Google is offering a refund for One storage during that period. The company, specifically the Photos team, reached out to those impacted today, noting that this problem…
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MobileNews

How to check who can access your iPhone, iPad, and Apple accounts

December 19, 2020
Apple continues its focus on privacy and security with some new resources on how to protect your devices, accounts, and personal safety. Let’s look at the recommended steps to check who can access your iPhone, other Apple devices, and Apple accounts. Apple published its new 20-page support guide called “Device and Data Access When Personal Safety is at Risk.” And whether you’ve got some…
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AI & RoboticsNews

AI controlled a US military aircraft for the first time

December 19, 2020
As much as the US military relies on drones to bolster its aerial arsenal, it has still relied on human operators to guide its aircraft — until now. Air Force Assistant Secretary Dr. Will Roper has revealed to Popular Mechanics that AI controlled a US military aircraft (and really, military system) for the first time, serving as the “co-pilot” aboard a U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane during a…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

The ENVO SnowKart is a tank-tread electric go-kart for winter adventures

December 19, 2020
If you’ve been on the hunt for your own little snow-going electric tank mobile (haven’t we all?), then the ENVO SnowKart may be right up your alley. The last time we checked out British Columbia, Canada-based ENVO, it was to ogle over their conversion kit that turns a mountain bike into an electric snowmobile. Now I’m left with a desire to go even deeper down the rabbit snowhole with an…
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