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Apple News’ plan for the 2018 midterms: Be the opposite of Facebook

Jun26
by on June 26, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


Apple yesterday announced a special section in its News app devoted to 2018 midterm election coverage. And while Facebook’s complete and utter failure in the 2016 election still weighs on our minds, Apple says it plans to be different. From now until the November elections, each Apple News user will see a special banner above Top Stories within the app. This curated section will feature a mix of stories that Apple News editors deem trustworthy, well-sourced, and legitimate. Basically the opposite of what Facebook offered in 2016. Granted, it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison (no pun intended). Facebook’s issues stemmed largely…

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Apple News’ plan for the 2018 midterms: Be the opposite of Facebook

Jun26
by on June 26, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


Apple yesterday announced a special section in its News app devoted to 2018 midterm election coverage. And while Facebook’s complete and utter failure in the 2016 election still weighs on our minds, Apple says it plans to be different. From now until the November elections, each Apple News user will see a special banner above Top Stories within the app. This curated section will feature a mix of stories that Apple News editors deem trustworthy, well-sourced, and legitimate. Basically the opposite of what Facebook offered in 2016. Granted, it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison (no pun intended). Facebook’s issues stemmed largely…

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Google Home now works in Spanish as it launches in Mexico and Spain

Jun26
by on June 26, 2018 at 5:08 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Google


Google Assistant has supported Spanish commands since last November. But as I found out when I gave my parents a Google Home Mini for Christmas, that functionality only applied to smartphones. Woops. Six months later, my parents will finally be able to use their Christmas gift. Google announced Spanish support is rolling out to the Google Home family starting today, thereby redeeming me within my own family. To set it up, open the Google Home app, tap the menu button, select preferences, and choose Español as your language. You can ask things like “ok Google, ¿cómo será mi día?” or…

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Google Home now works in Spanish as it launches in Mexico and Spain

Jun26
by on June 26, 2018 at 5:08 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Google


Google Assistant has supported Spanish commands since last November. But as I found out when I gave my parents a Google Home Mini for Christmas, that functionality only applied to smartphones. Woops. Six months later, my parents will finally be able to use their Christmas gift. Google announced Spanish support is rolling out to the Google Home family starting today, thereby redeeming me within my own family. To set it up, open the Google Home app, tap the menu button, select preferences, and choose Español as your language. You can ask things like “ok Google, ¿cómo será mi día?” or…

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Nintendo Labo goes mainstream with Mario Kart support

Jun26
by on June 26, 2018 at 4:52 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


Nintendo finally joined its niche Labo side project with its main library today by adding support for it in a major Switch game. The details: The new upgrade lets you use the Labo Motorbike controller with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch. Specifically, you can now ride the Toy-Con, the RC car from the Labo Variety Pack, in the game. You use the Labo the same way you’d use an arcade controller — twist the throttle, lean the handle to turn. Nintendo’s also holding a Labo creator’s contest, encouraging players to create a Labo-based musical instrument and “gaming experience.” Winner…

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