MobileNews

These are the new default Google apps for Android 10 and Android Go

Every Android device comes preloaded with a few different sets of apps, some chosen by the OEM, some by the cell carrier, and usually a set of Google apps. We’ve now learned precisely which apps Google has mandated inclusion on Android 10 and Android Go phones with Google services, which includes some surprising additions. was provided a copy of the latest version of the Google Mobile Services…
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MobileNews

Honor Band 5 review: Sleek, affordable fitness tracking [Video]

The Honor Band 5 is one of the latest fitness trackers designed to enhance everyday health without too much distraction. Normally, when when you mention fitness trackers, you wouldn’t instantly think of budget smartphone brand Honor. This is obviously the fifth iteration of the fitness strap and it’s no doubt the best so far. With a sub $40 price-tag there are naturally some compromises and…
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AI & RoboticsNews

How to operationalize AI ethics

Last week, I moderated a panel at TWIMLcon about how teams and organizations can operationalize responsible AI that combined perspectives from three people from different corners of the tech and AI community. Rachel Thomas is best known as cofounder of fast.ai, a popular free online deep learning course. In recent months, Thomas was named director of a new organization that mixes research, policy…
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