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Google improves its Search algorithm.

Google Search gets smarter so queries don’t have to

Google Search has been improved to show more relevant search results. Google says this is the biggest leap forward in its search algorithm.
CEO Tim Cook defends Apple’s decision of removing HKmap.live app from the App Store.

Tim Cook defends Apple pulling app used by Hong Kong protestors

Apple had removed HKmap.live from the App Store after facing criticism that the app instigated people to go against the government.
In this Nov. 3, 2017, photo, visitors play FIFA 18 video game on Playstation 4 Pro (PS4) at the Paris Games Week in Paris.

Sony PlayStation 5 to launch in late 2020

Sony PlayStation 5 will launch during the 2020 holiday season. The new console will feature an immersive controller which is said to be the highlight of the launch.
Privacy and internet data are hot political topics worldwide, with tech giants such as Twitter and Facebook in the crosshairs of regulators.

Twitter admits users’ phone numbers, emails meant for security used for ads

Twitter users’ phone numbers and email addresses -- submitted to allow for account authentication -- were matched with advertisers’ own data to enable targeted ads.
A worker holds an Amazon.com Inc. Echo Loop smart ring during an unveiling event at the company's headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

Amazon unveils new Alexa-powered devices including eyeglass frames, earbuds and smart ring

Amazon unveils new Alexa-powered devices: Echo Frames, Echo Loop, Echo Buds, Echo Studio and Echo Show 8.
CEO Tim Cook presents the new iPhone 11 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, US.

New iPhones woo users to Apple television and games

Apple unveiled three new iPhones that won’t look much different than last year’s models other than boasting an additional camera for taking pictures from extra-wide angles.
Varram pet fitness robot.

IFA 2019: Voice-command ovens, robots for pets on show at Berlin’s tech fair

The ongoing IFA at Berlin, Germany has been witness to some crazy tech like fitness trainer robots for pets, ovens that respond to voice commands and more.
Facebook confirmed it is dabbling with no longer making a public display of how many “likes” are racked up by posts.

Facebook might start hiding ‘Like’ counts for posts

Such a change could ease pressure to win approval with images, videos or comments and, instead, get people to simply focus on what is in posts.
Google’s Project Zero discovers iPhone hack.

Google reveals two-year old ‘indiscriminate’ iPhone hack

This iPhone hack was planted in websites which allowed hackers to access photos, user locations and even encrypted messages on WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage.
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Executive Chairman Jack Ma attend the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China.

Elon Musk vs Jack Ma: Tech tycoons spar on future of Artificial Intelligence

“I think AI can help us understand humans better. I don’t think it’s a threat,” said Jack Ma. Elon Musk countered by saying, “I don’t know man, that’s like, famous last words.”

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