Andrew Gebhart

Netflix makes climate

Netflix unveiled a plan on Tuesday to help stabilize the climate by reducing its own emissions and investing in programs to offset the remainder. Called Net Zero plus Nature, the commitment aims to achieve neutral emissions by 2022 and every year thereafter.  The streaming giant developed the plan to align with the latest guidance from …

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Google’s experimental Stack app wants to help you get your papers in order

Google is rolling out a new experimental app called Stack on Tuesday that could help you digitally organize your paperwork. Take a picture of a receipt, a bill, an ID or any number of other types of physical document and Stack will automatically scan it, categorize it and pull out the most pertinent information so you can find it easily …

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Tinder and Lyft partner so you can book a ride for your date

Tinder and Lyft are partnering up to make post-lockdown dating life a little easier. If you’re using the Tinder app to message your prospective match, you can book a ride for them using Lyft without switching apps. Tinder announced the partnership on the company’s blog on Monday and promised that ordering a ride on the app will be the first …

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Tiger Woods signs exclusive video game deal with publisher 2K

Tiger Woods, y’all, has partnered with publisher 2K Games. He will act as executive director and consultant with the company as it creates future entires to the PGA Tour 2K series of golf games. The deal is exclusive, so only 2K and its subsidiaries will be able to make golfing sims featuring Woods and his likeness.  Game publisher 2K also …

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Apple Maps can help you find a COVID

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The latest update to Apple Maps could make it easier to find a COVID-19 vaccine. The tech giant partnered with VaccineFinder, a free service developed by Boston Children’s Hospital, to add 20,000 vaccine locations to Apple Maps. You can find locations near you …

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T-Mobile is starting a new program that collects and shares data with advertisers in order to show you ads more relevant to your interests. Customers will be included by default, but will be allowed to opt out. The carrier announced the change in a privacy policy update last month, and it was spotted by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.  The new policy …

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LG Rollable phone might now be canceled after all

LG’s Rollable phone is still happening, at least for now. After teasing an exciting new phone with a rollable screen at CES in January, reports emerged saying the electronics giant was considering selling off its mobile business. On Monday, a South Korean news agency reported that LG was canceling the Rollable while the smartphone branch of the company is reorganized.  LG has since …

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iPhone 13 rumored to have 120Hz always

Apple’s next iPhone could have a sharper display that’s helpful at a glance, to go along with a few new camera features and a smoother refresh rate. Well known tech leaker Max Weinbach shared this info via YouTube channel EverythingApplePro on Sunday. Nothing is official, but according to Weinbach, the iPhone 13 will have an always-on OLED screen with refresh rate …

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Microsoft Flight Simulator update adds high

The next time you hop into the digital cockpit of Microsoft Flight Simulator, your trip over the UK and Ireland will be much more visually compelling. After previously updating Japan and the US, Microsoft is rolling out a free “World Update” focused on adding visual improvements to landmarks across the UK and Ireland as well as logistical improvements to 85 …

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Android 12 rumored to get new widgets and privacy features

Update, Feb. 18: The Android 12 developer beta is here, and you can install it and try it out now. Google is expected to debut their latest mobile operating system — Android 12 — this year. A beta version could roll out within the next couple of weeks if the tech giant sticks to its usual timeline. Leading up to the expected launch, tech …

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