The Internet you know may be going away...Just what is ethical AI....Loot boxes and the FTC....Why Ne
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The Internet you know may be going away…Just what is ethical AI….Loot boxes and the FTC….Why Netflix is such a factor….Is Apple about to really play games…Drones are delivering down under….Viber finally gets numbers…Spyware targets iPhones…Twitter takes more action…Robots are rolling at Walmart…Spotify’s ad game goes for a spin…Streaming and pollution..those stories and more are all here today, in THE COMUNICANO!!
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The UK’s online laws could be the future of the internet—and that’s got people worried
While they’re a welcome warning to big tech, some fear that if the implementation is botched they could easily lead to censorship.
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The EU releases guidelines to encourage ethical AI development
No technology raises ethical concerns (and outright fear) quite like artificial intelligence. And it’s not just individual citizens who are worried.
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The FTC will hold a public workshop on loot boxes in August
The Federal Trade Commission pledged in November to investigate loot boxes, and it’s set out the timeline for the first steps in the process.
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Music streaming has a far worse carbon footprint than the heyday of records and CDs – new findings
Greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production in the vinyl era is not a patch on the equivalent from running giant servers today.
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How Netflix and bingeing has changed TV production
New technology and a binge-focus makes on-demand streaming a different beast for the writers and producers behind the scenes, as well as for viewers.
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Millions of Netflix users are using someone else’s password, but that’s not bad for Netflix
A new survey finds that 14 percent of US Netflix users are watching the service without paying for it.
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Game Change
At the risk of sounding like a broken cartridge, I think it’s time for Apple to seriously look at buying Nintendo.
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Tech giant Alphabet's Wing launches drone delivery service in Australia
The service will operate in the Australian capital of Canberra.
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Walmart Is Rolling Out the Robots
Walmart is expanding its use of robots in stores to help monitor inventory, clean floors and unload trucks, part of the retail giant’s efforts to control labor costs as it spends more to raise wages and offer new services like online grocery delivery.
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Snapchat completely rebuilt its Android app to be faster and work better with more devices
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Chat app Viber now lets you buy local numbers that anyone can call you on
Chat app Viber is introducing a new subscription service that lets users pay to have a local phone number that anyone can call.
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A stats based look at the iTunes App Charts
My current favorite podcast is Hit Parade, by music writer and Billboard chart historian Chris Molanphy at Slate.
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A powerful spyware app now targets iPhone owners
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Spotify Ad Studio Rolls Out New Metrics to Measure How Ads Impact Streaming
With the new metrics, artists can tell how many people who heard their ad went on to check out their music on Spotify, whether an ad performed better with established fans or newer listeners and more.
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Twitter slashes the number of users you can follow each day
In an attempt to cut down on bots and spam activity, Twitter is dramatically reducing the number of accounts it is possible to follow each day.
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Hypersonic flight technology just passed a 'hugely significant' milestone
At peak speed, hypersonic flights between London and Australia could be over in just four-and-a-half hours.
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At Salone del Mobile, tech is becoming more like furniture
Google, Sony, LG, and other giants are showing up to show off gadgets at Salone del Mobile–evidence of the subtle way they’re reframing themselves as design-led companies.
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A Neri & Hu bed design for Molteni & C sees us all set for a multitasking sleepover
Neri & Hu reveal the Twelve AM collection for Molteni & C at Salone del Mobile 2019 (8-14 April), featuring a new multi-functional bed
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