Apple has started showing a repairability score for its iPhones and MacBook laptops in its online store in France. The information, spotted earlier by MacGeneration, is required under new French regulations that came into force at the start of the year. France is requiring companies that make some electronics and household appliances to let consumers …
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HP on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire gaming accessory maker HyperX from Kingston Technology for $425 million. “HyperX is a leader in peripherals whose technology is trusted by gamers around the world and we’re thrilled to welcome their outstanding team to the HP family,” said HP CEO Enrique Lores in a release, adding that the company sees ” …
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Samsung on Monday released a teaser video for its upcoming “Unbox & Discover” event at which it promises to “redefine the role of the TV in 2021.” The teaser video doesn’t reveal many details about what to expect at the March 2 event. In the video, we see giant boxes landing at cities and locations around the world — like …
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Netflix wants to stay a step ahead of your binge watching. The streaming service on Monday introduced a new featured called Downloads for You that it says will automatically download recommended shows and movies to your phone based on your tastes. The new feature goes a step beyond Smart Downloads, which deletes shows you’ve watched offline and automatically downloads the …
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Apple is working on battery pack accessory that will wirelessly connect to an iPhone 12 using the company’s MagSafe system, according to a report from Bloomberg on Friday. Apple introduce MagSafe charging and accessories as part of its iPhone 12 lineup last October. It’s reminiscent of the MagSafe feature that used to be on all MacBooks, where the power cord …
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Apple’s next mobile software update should make it a little easier to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask — if you’ve also got an Apple Watch. The iOS 14.5 developer beta released on Monday includes a feature that lets people with an Apple Watch use Face ID to unlock their iPhone even when wearing a mask that covers …
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Apple’s first virtual reality headset will reportedly sport powerful processors, a high-resolution display, a fan and a steep price tag. The VR headset will be considered a niche product and could be “far more expensive” than the $300 to $900 headsets available from rivals, according to a report Thursday from Bloomberg. Apple has long been expected to launch a VR …
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Apple reportedly plans to launch new MacBook Pro laptops later this year that could bring back a fan favorite feature, while dumping one that’s been less loved. The new laptops, a 14-inch model and 16-inch model, will bring back MagSafe charging, according to a report Friday from Bloomberg. MagSafe, which auto-attached and easily popped off, used to be a feature …
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Facebook’s apps were flooded with violent content and misinformation last week as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol, according to a report Thursday from The Wall Street Journal that offers an inside look at how the social network grappled with content decisions amid the deadly riot on Jan. 6. User reports of violent content reportedly jumped more than …
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Roku is celebrating a new milestone as it battles with Amazon to be the top streaming platform. In a blog post on Wednesday, Roku said it hit 51.2 million active accounts in the three-month quarter ending Dec. 31, up by approximately 14 million accounts in 2020. In addition, Roku said its users streamed 58.7 billion hours of content in 2020. …
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