Thu. 08/15 - Three Words And An App That Could Save Your Life

Facebook tweaks groups, Google Assistant lets you remind family members, can we be training voice AI in a better way, say hello to the Sega Genesis Mini, and the free app that can save your life out in the wilderness.

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Links:

• Facebook is simplifying group privacy settings and adding admin tools for safety (The Verge)
• THE SEGA GENESIS MINI BUILDS ON WHAT MADE NINTENDO’S TINY CONSOLES GREAT (The Verge)
• UPS has been quietly delivering cargo using self-driving trucks (The Verge)
• Stay organized and productive with new Assignable reminders (Google)
• Do Tech Companies Really Need to Snoop Into Private Conversations to Improve Their A.I.? (Slate)
• What3words: The app that can save your life (BBC News)

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