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The missing feature of Apple’s Radical MacBook Pro

It’s only natural that the geekerati are excited about Apple’s move to ARM-based Processors. The first MacBooks with the new technology are expected later this year. While there will be a marketing push (I expect something along the lines of “lighter machine, more power, and longer battery life”), the general …

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No, really – These Republicans are serious about big tech anti-trust

Kelly Armstrong and Pramila Jayapal are not what you would call natural political allies. Armstrong, a first-term congressman representing North Dakota’s only congressional district, is a conservative Republican whose campaign priorities include restricting abortion and protecting the rights of gun owners. Jayapal, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, represents the …

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How to stack the top branch assistants

Smart assistants like Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, and Apple’s Siri are getting better and … [+] better. But they still have important challenges. Photo by Morning Brew on Unsplash Google’s smartest, Alexa is the most impulsive, and Siri is a bit of an ugly stepchild. At least, according to one …

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