Technology News: Pandemic’s robot ‘heroes’ highlight their value at tech show; Twitter’s ‘problematic’ Trump ban troubles Europe; Facebook exec says ‘no plans’ to end Trump ban

[Inquirer.Net]( Technology News [Pandemic’s robot ‘heroes’ highlight their value at tech show]( WASHINGTON — Robots that helped people survive and stay safe over the past year are touting their value at the tech industry’s annual extravaganza amid a pandemic which has given fresh momentum to the robotics sector. The Consumer Electronics Show, which is being held online this year due to the global crisis, includes robots that... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Twitter’s ‘problematic’ Trump ban troubles Europe]( PARIS — Twitter’s decision to impose a permanent ban on US President Donald Trump’s account has sparked some consternation in Europe, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel calling it “problematic”. The move, prompted by fears of “further incitement of violence” after last week’s attack on the US Capitol building that was partly blamed on the US... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook exec says ‘no plans’ to end Trump ban]( NEW YORK — Facebook does not intend to lift the suspension on outgoing President Donald Trump, the platform’s second in command Sheryl Sandberg said Monday. “Our ban is indefinite. We have said at least through the transition. But we have no plans to lift it,” Facebook’s chief operating officer said at an online forum organized... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [LOOK: Man sees late dad outside home through Google Earth]( A Japanese man looking for his home on Google Earth made an unexpected find: his late father awaiting his mother’s return. [Share this article](  Want to see more latest news? [Visit our website]( FOLLOW US © Copyright 2021 [INQUIRER.net]( [INQUIRER.net]( is the official news website of the INQUIRER Group of Companies (IGC) Your privacy is important to us. We will not share, sell or authorize any third party to use your email address for commercial or other purposes without your permission. You can opt-out of any emails from us by [updating your preferences](. [Forward to a Friend]( | [Feedback](