Technology
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Twitter will test new features for groups, tipping and ‘super follows’
Twitter plans to start testing several new features that could dramatically change how its users interact on its platform. During…
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Mailchimp employees have complained about inequality for years — is anyone listening?
Alejandra Luaces had only worked at Mailchimp for four months when she got a surprising anonymous email. “Oliver* is in…
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AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games
A number of games used in the research require the user to explore mazes containing rewards, obstacles and hazards. The…
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So Long, Fry’s. I Learned Everything About Gadgets From You
For the umpteenth time in the past year, a wave of sadness hangs over my family’s group chat. This time…
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BBC Micro: How it inspired a generation of coders
During the 1980s the BBC ran the Computer Literacy Project exploring the world of computing. A series of home computers…
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‘Next-gen’ USPS vehicles can use gas or electric motors
The US Postal Service plans to have a new mail van on American roads by 2023. A new contract will…
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The Most Romantic Date Spots in ‘Super Mario 3D World’
What’s the most romantic date you can think of? Strolling hand in hand through a park in Paris, a candlelit…
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Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia
“Going forward, the government has clarified we will retain the ability to decide if news appears on Facebook so that…
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ThinkPad X1 Nano review: Light and mighty but doesn’t last
Display and audio One thing that is new with the Nano is its 16:10 aspect ratio. That means its 13-inch…
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Sprinkle Some Fun Into Your Pandemic Home Cooking
I quickly stumped the clerk who helped me find groceries at the Indian market in Issaquah, Washington. She looked at…
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