Facebook Agreed to Censor More 'Anti-State' Posts in Vietnam After State Telcos Tanked Its Traffic

Facebook caved to Vietnamese government demands for increased censorship of “anti-state” posts after state-owned telecoms suppressed local traffic, two sources at the firm told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Dynabook Portégé X family welcome 14 and 15.6 inch laptops

Laptop sales have risen considerably in the past months as people around the world prepare for a new Work From Home world order. While many will be fine with any off-the-shelf serviceable computer, some demand not just performance but also guarantees of security and privacy even while just at home. Just in time to meet those needs, Dynabook, formerly Toshiba, … Continue reading

Google Home app finally has a “Hey, Google” sensitivity slider

As smart and somewhat useful smart speakers and smart assistants have become, they have also become good for one unintended purpose. They have sometimes become the butt of jokes when citing comical anecdotes about smart speakers suddenly butting into conversations. They have also become sources of horror stories about unintentionally recording or, worse, sending audio clips that were not even … Continue reading

Republican Group Endorses Biden With Anti-Trump Ad In Battleground States

George Conway’s Lincoln Project hits Trump and praises Biden in a blistering new video.

The Divine Chris Pine May Be Joining The Saint Reboot

He’s played Captain Kirk and Steve Trevor, and now Chris Pine is eyeing another iconic character: Simon Templar, also known as The Saint.

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iPhone 12 faces more delays with testing and design changes

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 global crisis, there were already doubts that even Apple would be able to stick to its schedule and keep up with the demand for its new devices. The positive reception of the 2020 iPhone SE last week may have put up a more positive image of the situation. Unfortunately, that may not be the case … Continue reading

'Hey Google' sensitivity option for Assistant devices starts rolling out

It’s pretty easy to trigger Google Assistant by accident either by pressing a button or saying anything that it mistakenly hears as a wake word. The tech giant promised last year to release a feature that would make it harder to wake Assistant up whe…

Nintendo schedules one more Splatfest for 'Splatoon 2' in May

While Nintendo can’t get enough Switch consoles on shelves right now to meet customer demand, following its recent sales spike the company is highlighting an old favorite: Splatoon 2. A special event for the game in May is timed perfectly for people…

GOP Governor On Trump’s Snub: ‘I Have No Idea What He’s Upset About’

“We did what he told us to do,” said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.

House Dems Could Clear Voting by Proxy During Pandemic, With Republicans Unable to Block It

The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives plans to break with 200 years of precedent this week by allowing members of Congress to vote by designated proxy during the coronavirus pandemic. The voting by proxy plan would negate cybersecurity risks posed by a true remote voting system and only allows for narrow,…

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