Last year, Google launched a personalized playlist of audio news called “Your News Update” for Google Assistant. The feature leverages machine learning techniques to understand the news content and how it relates to the listener’s own likes and interests. Today, the company says it’s publishing this personalized audio experience on Google Podcasts, allowing it to reach millions of podcast listeners...
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Facebook launches support for paid online events
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India bans PUBG Mobile, and over 100 other Chinese apps
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Government ‘hopeful’ that international travel will open sooner than expected
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