Brian Bennett

Spotify cracks down on shady modified software

If you use unapproved apps to access Spotify, watch out — Spotify will find you. The music streaming service is cracking down on unauthorized used, Torrent Freak reports. First confirmation of your unauthorized software results in Spotify putting your account on ice. After multiple transgressions things get real, quickly. Spotify has the right to terminate …

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Motorola slashes prices of Moto Z2, Moto Mods, Alexa smart speaker

Scoop up an unlocked Moto Z2 Play for $350, $150 off of its usual retail price. The offer is part of a Valentine’s Day promotion available now through Feb. 17, 2018. The deal covers the 64GB storage model with 4GB of RAM along with the 32GB handset that’s equipped with 3GB of RAM. Motorola is slashing the cost of its …

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White House puts the kibosh on personal phones

The White House just officially banned personal cell phones. The decree came down from the Twitter account of press secretary Sarah Sanders. According to a statement issued by Sanders today, “personal devices for guests and staff will no longer be allowed in the West Wing”. Sanders went on to say that the policy goes into effect “next week” and only …

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Prepare yourself for the OnePlus 5T Star Wars phone

Put down that lightsaber young Jedi, the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition arrives planetwide on December 14. According to the handset maker, it will unveil a specially branded version in Mumbai India. The OnePlus timed the official launch of the phone to the film release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.  Besides its blockbuster tie-in, the new phone appears …

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Google will give 6 months free Netflix with new Pixelbooks

Considering a new Google Pixelbook but still on the fence? Google will give you 6 months of free Netflix video streaming to take the plunge. For a limited time, customers who spring for the laptop tablet hybrid (starting at $999) will enjoy half a year of Netflix content on the house. You’ll have to act quickly though, if you want …

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Apple Pay Cash hits iPhones next week

If you’re excited about using Apple Pay to pay friends and family, you’ll be able to do that starting next week. Apple has scheduled its Apple Pay Cash service to roll out next week, according to the Apple Support Twitter account. The function lets iPhone owners send money among friends and family via iMessage. When it launches, you can even …

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The Sound of Vinyl record shopping service is taking orders

Eager to add to your record collection? The Sound of Vinyl is a new way to feed your turntable with new and classic tunes. Backed by industry heavyweight Universal Music Group, the Sound of Vinyl lets members buy platters online from a catalog of over 20,000 titles. The service also promises to helps users discover records based what they like …

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Facebook bans earning cash from smut and hate

Facebook just officially put the kibosh on shady ways to use its network for profit. The social media giant updated its standards and guidelines, effectively banning profit from a wide variety of potentially controversial and unsavory content. The new policy also reiterates Facebook’s intention to restrict users who knowingly share “clickbait or sensationalism” or “post misinformation or false news.” The …

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Samsung Galaxy S8 is a massive global hit

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the best selling Android phone in the world. According to technology research firm Strategy Analytics, the manufacturing giant shipped 10.2 million units globally. That accounts for handsets the company moved in the second quarter of 2017 alone. The report of the staggering figure arrives close to the expected launch of Samsung‘s other juggernaught handset, the …

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Google Play movies and shows find new home on cheap Vizio TVs

Streaming just got a little more comprehensive, at least for owners of the cheapest Vizio Smart TVs.  It’s now possible to watch movies and TV shows from the Google Play library directly through Vizio’s Internet Apps Plus platform on its entry-level D series smart TVs, the TV maker announced Wednesday. The app joins Netflix, Amazon video and YouTube and a host …

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