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February 2022

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IRS does an about-face on facial recognition plans

The IRS is abandoning plans to require facial recognition to authenticate online access following criticism from politicians, privacy advocates, and tech experts, forcing the agency to look at other options…
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2022-02-09 02:52

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MediaTek’s Pentonic 2000 chip paves the way for ultra-powerful 8K TVs

Home theaters have grown in popularity as high-end entertainment hardware makes it possible to enjoy cinematic quality without heading to the local theater. Once a rarity, the home entertainment market…
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2022-02-09 02:07

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Smash hit game Wordle finds its way to Game Boy

It’s justifiable if Wordle creator, Josh Wardle, needs to pinch himself every now and then, given the way his simple but addictive five-letter word game has taken the world by…
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2022-02-09 00:50

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Mophie’s latest Apple accessories include MagSafe and a magnetic stand

Device charging and power accessory manufacturer ZAGG has revealed a pair of new mophie-brand travel accessories intended for Apple products: a 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger, and a portable magnetic stand.…
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2022-02-09 00:06

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NVIDIA calls off Arm acquisition as Arm appoints new CEO

The acquisition of Arm, a CPU architecture company, by NVIDIA has been called off, with the two companies citing regulatory challenges as a significant factor in the decision. The acquisition…
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2022-02-08 20:08

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The tech helping paralyzed people walk again

In science fiction and superhero movies, getting people with spinal cord injuries to walk again is as easy as dreaming up some kind of wild technology that overcomes their disability.…
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2022-02-08 19:51

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Apple activates iPhone Tap to Pay for simple contactless payments

Apple has just announced that Tap to Pay is coming to the iPhone. This means that soon enough, you’ll be able to pay for your groceries by simply tapping your…
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2022-02-08 18:59

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Verizon Ramps Up Phone Payment Plan Contracts To Three Years

Verizon has made a significant change to its device payment plans, increasing the length of the contract to 36 months. This is up from the 24 or 30-month options the…
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2022-02-08 18:42

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Signal number change update meets WhatsApp and Telegram at last

Most of the 40 million people who use the popular end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) instant messaging app Signal were drawn to it because of its steadfast commitment to privacy. However, this…
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2022-02-08 16:57

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Razor Jeep RX200 scooter goes rugged with Wrangler detailing

Razor has teamed up with the Jeep brand to launch a Wrangler-inspired version of its Scooter RX200, the company has announced. Unlike some of the company’s other products, the electric…
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2022-02-08 15:00

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Google’s Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones get their final update

All good things come to an end, they say, but sometimes those things come to an end too soon and with little reason. After three years in service, the Pixel…
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2022-02-08 02:45

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 update may help you sleep better at night

Samsung today announced a new update for the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup, and it seems to be all over the place in terms of new features. Not only will watches…
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2022-02-08 00:00

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These unannounced Windows 11 features look surprisingly promising

A set of not-yet-public Windows 11 features have just been discovered in the latest version of the operating system. Although Microsoft hasn’t made this latest set of pre-release features official…
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2022-02-07 21:27

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Mac Face ID is an uphill struggle for Apple: Here’s why

Even though Face ID has become integral to the iPhone experience, we haven’t seen the technology make its debut on Apple’s Mac lineup yet. Given how big it is on…
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2022-02-07 19:22

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Amazon, Nike eye Peloton acquisition as pandemic gains are wiped out

While not necessarily down and out just yet, it’s safe to say that Peloton is on a downturn. After enjoying increased demand for its exercise machines and, as a result…
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2022-02-07 17:06

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The Galaxy S22 will debut a surprising new plastic

The launch event for Samsung’s eagerly awaited Galaxy S22 smartphone series is fast approaching. When the covers are officially lifted on February 9, 2022, there will be more to the…
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2022-02-07 15:31

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Microsoft engineer says HoloLens ‘doing great’ amid cancellation rumors

With all the buzz about the metaverse and related technologies, it’s only natural for questions to be raised about some of the existing products related to the concept. Microsoft’s HoloLens…
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2022-02-07 15:00

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New ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade could save you $500 a year

Since its introduction in 1992, the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been extremely effective in helping consumers save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the agency, the program…
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2022-02-07 00:36

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What is Android Auto and what can it do?

Android may be the most popular smartphone operating system (OS) in the world, but its utility goes far beyond just phones. In a market where smartphones have replaced many standalone…
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2022-02-06 22:51

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Yelp reveals pandemic mandates fueled review bombing in 2021

Yelp has released its Trust & Safety Report for 2021, and the information it contains shines a spotlight on the challenges businesses are facing going into the third year of…
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2022-02-06 21:49

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Meta adds VR “Personal Boundary” after harassment claims

Meta can’t seem to keep out of the headlines these days, and usually for all the wrong reasons. Last week, the company was in the news after its stocks were…
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2022-02-06 20:56

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Apple Event for iPhone SE 5G and iPad Air gets leaked March 2022 date

Talk of 5G spreading further through Apple’s range continues, and now we may have a date for the company’s first big hardware vent of the year. According to Bloomberg’s Mark…
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2022-02-04 22:59

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FCC Takes Aim At Ringless Voicemail Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking aim at ringless voicemail robocalls, with a new proposal submitted by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel this week. The proposal escalates the agency’s multi-year battle…
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2022-02-04 22:34

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Google Stream could salvage Stadia

According to a new report, Google seems to be trying to save what’s left of its failing Google Stadia gaming platform, and rebranding it might be the way to go. Soon-to-be…
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2022-02-04 21:58

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Google Workspace Essentials Is Not The Free G Suite Fix We Wanted

Google has announced a new tier of its Workspace service, formerly G Suite, called Workspace Essentials. The company’s goal is to undo the PR mess it created when it announced…
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2022-02-04 19:05

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Twitter downvote button goes global: What it does

Last summer, Twitter started testing both upvote and downvote options on tweet replies. Now, several months later, the downvote button is rolling out on a global scale – while the…
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2022-02-04 18:03

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Pixel 6 Magic Eraser is broken, it’s not just you

Users on Reddit have just reported that the Google Pixel 6 series line is currently experiencing a new bug. Using the Magic Eraser tool causes the entire Photos app to…
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2022-02-04 17:51

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BigBlue Cellpowa500 Portable Power Station Review

We’ve reviewed quite a number of portable power stations, some of which stretch the definition of “portable”. While many of these products can clearly meet any power need during an…
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2022-02-04 04:30

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