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“Google has been blatantly and knowingly copying our patented technology,” Patrick Spence, Sonos’s chief executive is quoted as saying. “Despite our repeated and extensive efforts over the last few years, Google has not shown any willingness to work with us on a mutually beneficial solution. We’re left with no choice but to litigate.” … [Read more...] about Sonos sues Google for allegedly stealing audio tech, seeks ban on sale of Google’s key products

Amazon was forced to scrap an AI recruiting engine in 2018 after it was found to discriminate against women, while the United Nations has warned that popular voice-activated digital ‘helpers’ can reinforce social norms. Women are still held back by expectations that they should be emotional and giving while men are seen as natural leaders, Sandberg told Lean In followers - biases that she acknowledged could also be written into technology. … [Read more...] about Tech must diversify to avoid inbuilt bias, says Facebook’s Sandberg

“Once the vivo AR Glass projects the content, the 5G smartphone will then act as the control that allows user to switch and select applications. For instance, when playing a game, the smartphone becomes the main console,” the company said in a release. … [Read more...] about Super FlashCharge 120W: Vivo’s new tech can fully charge 4,000mAh battery in 13 minutes

As mentioned by the website, the update dropped the isolation performance, specifically in the bass-range. “This means that with ANC turned on, these headphones won’t do nearly as good a job blocking out the low engine rumbles of planes or buses as they did before this update,” adds the website. The website has also dropped the noise isolation grade from 8.6 from December 2019 with 2B588 firmware version to 8.1 on January 13, 2020 with 2C54 firmware version. … [Read more...] about Apple AirPods Pro update reportedly worsens its most highlighted tech

"Data barriers between different government departments have been broken down," said Li Wei, director of Haidian's urban service management command center. "We've brought together six departments onto our platform for slag truck management, including departments of transportation, urban construction and public security, as well as ecology and environment." … [Read more...] about Beijing’s sci-tech hub’s pursuit of a modern science city