Will Apple's Echo killer feature an all-seeing eye? (The 3:59, Ep. 53) - CNET

Apple may try to one-up the Amazon Echo (and upcoming Google Home) by giving it sight.

Apple could put a camera with facial recognition into its smart speaker, which would allow it to recognize you and your preferences when you walk into the room. Creepy? Perhaps. We have special guest Shara Tibken, who broke the news, on today's podcast.

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and Google's YouTube have agreed to a code of conduct to fight hate speech and terrorist propaganda. But how effective will they actually be?