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STT 40: Hey Cortana, Goodbye! - CES 2021 online, Cortana's future, Google's AR insects

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It's official: CES 2021 will be an online-only event. Microsoft has decided to end Cortana support on iOS, Android, and more, as the company turns Cortana into a productivity-focused assistant. Google's AR Core insects offer an up-close look at 23 different beetles, cicadas, butterflies, and more.

  • INDUSTRY NEWS
  • CES 2021 in-person show canceled, will be held online | Android Police: https://bit.ly/3k99BTu
  • Belkin has a new WeMo plug | Macrumors: https://bit.ly/2Dgju13
  • Mellow made its 'smart' sous vide machine dumb unless you pay a monthly fee | The Verge: https://bit.ly/30nIU5u
  • MICROSOFT
  • Microsoft is shutting down Cortana on multiple devices, including iOS and Android | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2XoEsBI
  • Microsoft's new Family Safety app offers parental controls across phones, PCs and Xbox | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3gqFbtF
  • GOOGLE
  • Google Smart Display Games Go Live | Forbes: https://bit.ly/30nItIs
  • Google AR animals now include 23 beetles, butterflies, cicadas, and other insects | Android Police: https://bit.ly/3k8RFZ5
  • YouTube is doing away with community-driven captions and translations | Android Police: https://bit.ly/2Pm9QfM
  • AMAZON
  • Amazon doesn't sell Echo speakers at a loss, says Bezos — unless they're on sale | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3frg608
  • Amazon bought Ring for market position, not technology, emails suggest | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2DhORIr

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  • Matthew: GTA V | Microsoft Xbox: https://bit.ly/3k64gfD

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