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A number of good USB-C chargers and cables are on sale today
Dealmaster also has deals on Bluetooth headphones, lots of PS4 games, and more.Dealmaster also has deals on Bluetooth headphones, lots of PS4 games, an...
- #iOS
Huawei claims #1 smartphone spot after Samsung sales plummet
Huawei survives the COVID-19 economy, Samsung tanks, and Apple's sales are way up.Huawei survives the COVID-19 economy, Samsung tanks, and Apple's sales a...
Big Tech’s big day: Congress grills CEOs over competition, bias
Marathon session was nearly two different hearings, depending on party of questioner.Marathon session was nearly two different hearings, depending on party o...
Telegram files EU antitrust complaint against Apple’s App Store
Messaging company is latest company to criticize restrictions and fees.Messaging company is latest company to criticize restrictions and fees.
Zuck email: Instagram deal could “neutralize a potential competitor”
Emails obtained by Congress shed light on the thinking behind the 2012 deal.Emails obtained by Congress shed light on the thinking behind the 2012 d...
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Google wants Samsung to kill Bixby, Galaxy App Store
Google offers Samsung a higher revenue share in exchange for offing its ecosystem.Google offers Samsung a higher revenue share in exchange for offing its ...
North Korea-backed hackers dip their toes into the ransomware pool
In search of funds for country's weapons program, Lazarus goes hunting for big game.In search of funds for country's weapons program, Lazarus goes hunting f...
20 years ago, Steve Jobs built the “coolest computer ever”—and it bombed
"Nobody ever made anything like that," said Steve Jobs."Nobody ever made anything like that," said Steve Jobs.
Your next smartphone will be a lot harder to scratch
Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus is a significant improvement in scratch prevention.Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus is a significant improvement in scratch p...
As 7nm schedule continues slipping, Intel contemplates 3rd-party fabs
Intel's 7nm parts are now projected to arrive alongside TSMC's 3nm, in 2022/23.Intel's 7nm parts are now projected to arrive alongside TSMC's 3nm, in 2...
Reports: ARM is for sale and Nvidia’s interested, Apple isn’t
Who will buy one of the world's most wide-spread chip designers?Who will buy one of the world's most wide-spread chip designers?
Woz sues YouTube over “bitcoin giveaway” scam videos using his name
Section 230 gives platforms like YouTube broad immunity for user content.Section 230 gives platforms like YouTube broad immunity for user content.
The Asus ROG 3 is the ultimate Android gaming phone that nobody asked for
It's got super high specs and a laser-beam "gamer" aesthetic.It's got super high specs and a laser-beam "gamer" aesthetic.
We test Mozilla’s new Wireguard-based $5/mo VPN service
Mozilla's VPN is available now for Windows, Android, and iOS.Mozilla's VPN is available now for Windows, Android, and iOS.
Apple has finally embraced key-based 2FA. So should you
Hardware keys are more secure—and finally ready for the masses.Hardware keys are more secure—and finally ready for the masses.
Apple updates iOS to 13.6 with digital car keys, local news, and more
A few new features have arrived as we wait for iOS 14.A few new features have arrived as we wait for iOS 14.
This device keeps Alexa and other voice assistants from snooping on you
Meet LeakyPick, the low-cost audio spy detector for network-connected devices.Meet LeakyPick, the low-cost audio spy detector for network-connected de...
- #Siri
Macs with Apple silicon will support Thunderbolt, Apple says
Company's statement offers clarification in the wake of Intel's announcement.Company's statement offers clarification in the wake of Intel's announce...
Amazon enforces TikTok ban on employee phones due to “security risks”
Amazon workers must delete TikTok or lose mobile access to company email.Amazon workers must delete TikTok or lose mobile access to company email.
- #iOS
Apple’s AirPods and wireless charging case are down to their lowest Amazon price
Dealmaster also has deals on Switch games and gear, Echo devices, and more.Dealmaster also has deals on Switch games and gear, Echo devices, and more.
Unreal’s new iPhone app does live motion capture with Face ID sensors
It's another rare, killer app for the iPhone's TrueDepth sensor array.It's another rare, killer app for the iPhone's TrueDepth sensor array.
Intel details Thunderbolt 4: Required DMA protection, longer cables, and more
It will be fully compatible with USB4.It will be fully compatible with USB4.
Hong Kong downloads of Signal surge as residents fear crackdown
A new security law is expected to undermine Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms.A new security law is expected to undermine Hong Kong's autonomy and fre...
New Chrome experiment promises up to 28% more battery life
Throttling javascript timers stop background tabs from sucking up so much power.Throttling javascript timers stop background tabs from sucking up so muc...
Amazon Prime Video will finally offer one of Netflix’s most basic features
The new feature, along with parental controls, launches today.The new feature, along with parental controls, launches today.
- #iPad
FBI nabs Nigerian business scammer who allegedly cost victims millions
"Business email compromise" scams cost US companies billions, the FBI says."Business email compromise" scams cost US companies billions, the FBI says.
New Mac ransomware is even more sinister than it appears
ThiefQuest or EvilQuest can grab passwords and credit card numbers.ThiefQuest or EvilQuest can grab passwords and credit card numbers.
- #Mac
A few good tech deals happening this July 4th weekend
Including discounts on video games, Apple Watch, Bluetooth speakers, and more.Including discounts on video games, Apple Watch, Bluetooth speakers, and...
Heated seats as a service? BMW wants to sell car features on demand
BMW says it's a way to try before you buy, but do people want an extra monthly fee?BMW says it's a way to try before you buy, but do people want an extra m...
Apple throws in another Mac Pro GPU configuration: The AMD Radeon Pro W5500X
It’s a step down from the W5700X in almost every way—including price.It’s a step down from the W5700X in almost every way—including price.
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