Brood X cicadas are loud. Here’s how to get some peace and quiet – CNET
Suggestions for managing the considerable noise created by Brood X cicadas.
Biden filmed putting the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup through its paces – Roadshow
The president’s usually more of a Corvette guy, but it seems like he’s having a good time with the Lightning.
Amazon sales of facial recognition software to police on pause indefinitely – CNET
Amazon asked US lawmakers to regulate the use of facial recognition after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Google unveils Flutter 2.2 with payment plugin for in-app purchases
Google has unveiled version 2.2 of Flutter, which sports a new payment plugin and support for adaptive banner ads.Read More
Google Maps is gaining new Eco-Friendly, Safer routing options – Roadshow
At I/O 2021, Google previews future updates to the Google Maps navigation app.
New Google Maps update: Better walking maps, live street navigation – CNET
At Google I/O, Google showed off more detailed street maps and live views so you can better plan your route, no matter how you’re traveling.
Ford F-150 Lightning stars as Biden sells his EV plan for America – Roadshow
President Biden’s infrastructure plan calls for $174 billion to remake the auto industry and better compete with China.
Google is using Lens and AI to supercharge online shopping – CNET
People are shopping across Google’s products a billion times a day, the company says at Google I/O.
Google Photos getting new ways to spice up your photos – CNET
At Google I/O, the online giant offers new reasons to stick with its service and to pay for it as Google imposes new limits on free photo storage.
Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, Target and other retailers drop mask requirements – CNET
After the CDC issued guidance that vaccinated Americans can go (mostly) maskless, we made a list of a few major stores, and some states, that have followed suit.