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9 great reads from CNET this week

CES 2021 and Samsung Unpacked had us thinking a lot about the tech that's coming this year. Turns out we're also singing sea shanties a lot.

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Facebook blocks new events close to White House, US Capitol through Inauguration Day

The measure is designed to prevent people from using the platform to incite violence, the social network says.

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<p>Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol last week, temporarily halting the certification of Joe Biden as the next US president.</p>

Conspiracy theories collide online as Parler goes dark

Is it a pro-Trump rally? Or a trap? A reliance on encrypted chat apps fuels conflicting messages and a splintering of right-wing groups online.

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<p>The FBI sought the public's help to identify those involved in Wednesday's violence at the US Capitol.</p>

FBI posts fresh photos of Capitol Hill suspects

The bureau is highlighting more suspects as it seeks the public's help in identifying people involved in the Washington DC incident.

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<p>Facebook has been working on AI research aimed at helping the healthcare industry battle COVID-19.</p>

Facebook uses AI to predict if COVID-19 patients will need more care

Using X-ray images, the three AI models Facebook developed could help hospitals decide how to allot its resources as COVID-19 cases rise.

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Elon Musk wants you to use Signal instead of Facebook. Here's how the app works

The Signal app uses encryption to keep your messages private. We've got all the details on how it works here.

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At 20, Wikipedia has become a refuge from misinformation

The online encyclopedia is an unlikely beacon of reliability.

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Facebook labeled US a 'high-risk location' amid Capitol riot, report says

Violent content and misinformation reportedly flooded Facebook and Instagram last week.

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Facebook has VR plans for your virtual office, with smartglasses coming soon

Facebook Reality Labs head Andrew Bosworth discusses why identity in Oculus is so Facebook-centric, how that will change, and when to expect neural input tech. (Spoiler alert: Not this year.)

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Oculus Quest is getting multiuser support in February

The Facebook-owned VR developer is making it easier for multiple people to share the same headset.

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How Silicon Valley has responded to the deadly pro-Trump riot at the Capitol

The insurrection prompts Big Tech to reevaluate policies.

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<p>Snapchat is the latest company to crack down on Trump.</p>

Snapchat is permanently banning Trump's account

Snap, the parent company of the disappearing-messages app, said it made the decision to bar Trump "in the interest of public safety" after violence broke out on Capitol Hill last week.

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