Current technology news

Here are some of the latest technology news stories:

Artificial Intelligence

• Google's AI-powered chatbot, LaMDA, can have conversations that are almost indistinguishable from humans (The Verge)
• AI-powered robots are being used to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts (BBC)

5G and Networking

• Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network in 19 cities across the US (CNET)
• T-Mobile announces plans to launch its 5G network in 30 cities by the end of the year (The Verge)

Gaming

• Microsoft announces xCloud game streaming service, allowing users to play Xbox games on any device (The Verge)
• Sony announces PlayStation 5 console, with a release date of November 12 (IGN)

Virtual and Augmented Reality

• Oculus Quest 2 VR headset announced, with a starting price of $299 (The Verge)
• Apple announces ARKit 4, a new augmented reality platform for developers (Apple)

Cybersecurity

• Hackers steal sensitive data from 30 million users of popular dating app, OkCupid (The Verge)
• Google announces new security features for Android, including improved malware detection (Android Authority)

Internet and Web

• Facebook announces plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, Libra (The New York Times)
• Google announces plans to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome, replacing them with a new tracking system (The Verge)

Hardware and Gadgets

• Apple announces new iPhone 13 series, with improved cameras and faster processors (The Verge)
• Samsung announces new Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone, with a larger screen and improved durability (The Verge)

Software and Apps

• Microsoft announces new Windows 10 features, including improved search and a new Start menu (The Verge)
• Slack announces plans to launch a new video conferencing platform, called Slack Huddles (The Verge)

These are just a few of the latest technology news stories. Stay tuned for more updates!