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Emma Roth

Emma Roth

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Emma Roth is a news writer at The Verge, where she covers just about everything in the world of tech. Some of her favorite topics to follow include the ever-evolving streaming industry, the latest in artificial intelligence, and changes to the way our government interacts with Big Tech. Previously, Emma wrote and edited technology news and how-to articles for MUO.

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Google Photos is working on a “weekly photo journal” you can share with friends.

A teardown from Android Authority showed a new My Week feature that could let you share weekly photos with friends and family members. Those who receive the weekly memory may then be able to view a slideshow of the shared photos and leave a comment.


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Google is making it easier for doctors to track heart data through Fitbit.

Instead of a patient having to export and share Afib data with their healthcare provider, doctors can now access this information from within the Fitbit Web API. According to Google, this could allow hospitals to incorporate patient data into heart health programs, while researchers can use it to inform studies.


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AMD will acquire an AI startup for $665 million.

The Finland-based Silo AI is described as the “largest private AI lab in Europe” and has provided AI solutions for companies like Phillps, Rolls-Royce, and Unilever. In addition to Silo AI, AMD also acquired the AI startup Nod.ai last year as it aims to keep up with the likes of Nvidia.


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The Biden administration puts $1.6 billion toward chip packaging.

The funding is part of the $52 billion made available through the CHIPS Act. It’s meant to help bolster domestic semiconductor packaging — one of the final steps in the chip-making process that’s typically done in factories outside the US.


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Tesla reportedly optimizes its self-driving software for Elon Musk and EV influencers.

Current and former Tesla employees told Business Insider that the images and videos from Musk’s Teslas have “received meticulous scrutiny,” allowing the automaker to tweak its software to address hiccups on certain routes. The company similarly prioritizes driving data from Tesla influencers, Business Insider reports:

The result is that Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD software may better navigate routes taken by Musk and other high-profile drivers, making their rides smoother and more straightforward.


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Google Maps on iPhone and CarPlay is finally getting a speedometer.

It’s been five years since Google Maps rolled out the feature on Android, and now it’s finally available to iPhone users, as spotted by TechCrunch. The feature lets you see how fast you’re going compared to the road’s speed limit.