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Google Maps AR Released for Pixel

Google’s augmented reality walking directions are now available for Pixel users worldwide. First demoed at Google’s I/O conference last year, the new AR feature in

Postal Service Tests Self-Driving Trucks

Aiming to cut costs, the U.S. Postal Service is testing self-driving trucks. On May 21, USPS began a two-week pilot program using self-driven trucks to

New Hearing Aid Locks-In on Voices

Researchers at Columbia University are testing a new hearing aid that identifies, isolates, and amplifies the sound of a specific voice amidst other noises.  

Instagram May Toss Out ‘Like’ Counts

Leaked design prototypes show that Instagram may be experimenting with hiding the “like” counts of users’ posts. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong discovered the feature

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NYC Task Force Struggles to Audit City Algorithms

A New York City task force is reportedly struggling to hold accountable computerized algorithms used by the city government. Created through city council legislation passed

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