The Google Clips camera is like your personal AI photographer. You set it aside and every time something “interesting” happens (which it determines using AI) it records a 7-second video. Google says it’s meant to capture those little moments you might miss — isn’t that sweet? But what’s not so sweet is its retail price: …
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Amazon Alexa now lets you listen to paid Pandora Premium accounts
On Monday, Pandora announced that its paid subscription, Pandora Premium, is coming to Amazon’s Alexa-powered devices, including the Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show. But if you’re an Alexa user you may have already listened to Pandora on your Echo device. That’s because Alexa previously let you listen to the free version of Pandora with ads — but it didn’t …
Read More »The iPhone XR is now available unlocked from Apple
Don’t want to buy Apple‘s new iPhone XR tied to a carrier? Now you don’t have to. Enlarge Image You can decide if you want to buy the iPhone XR with or without a carrier. Screenshot by CNET As of this week, Apple is selling the iPhone XR SIM-free on the Apple Store website. That means you can buy the …
Read More »You can now buy the OnePlus 6T in Thunder Purple
Think the normal OnePlus 6T is too boring? Why not get it in Thunder Purple? Last week OnePlus announced its Thunder Purple color for the OnePlus 6T, which is now available for purchase. OnePlus also sells the phone in Mirror Black and Midnight Black, but neither have quite the same character as the purple OnePlus 6T. The Thunder Purple OnePlus …
Read More »Sprint will deliver your new phone to the closest Walgreens
Starting Wednesday, Sprint gives you the option of buying a phone online (or by calling 1-800-SPRINT-1) and then picking it up at your local Walgreens. Once ordered, Sprint will ship your new phone to the closest participating Walgreens, where it’ll be held for five business days. The pharmacy chain tends to be open mornings and nights, and some locations are …
Read More »Is your gift secretly spying? Mozilla ranks tech security in holiday shopping list
In the age of connected devices, more gadgets than ever have the ability to spy on you or share your info with third parties. So if you’re planning on buying the hottest or latest tech product for someone this holiday season, it might be a good idea to check out its privacy policy before you give it to someone. Mozilla, …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S10 leak points to ‘punch hole’ selfie cam
Although all eyes were on Samsung’s foldable Galaxy phone last week, we’re getting closer to the release of Samsung’s next true flagship: the Galaxy S10. Samsung usually reveals the next Galaxy S phone sometime in the beginning of the year. And we may be getting more clues about what to expect as that timeline draws closer. The latest leak comes …
Read More »Microsoft resumes Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it’s rereleasing the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. As the name suggests, the update was initially released in October. However, there were reports of users losing their files after the update. Microsoft paused the update’s rollout. The issue has apparently been resolved, and Microsoft is resuming the update. Microsoft said it will watch the update carefully to make sure things …
Read More »Google’s Project Fi automatically puts you on a VPN for every connection
On Tuesday, Google announced its new “enhanced network” for Project Fi. For those who don’t know, Project Fi is Google’s very own wireless phone service. You pay $20 for unlimited calls and texts, and then $10 extra for every gigabyte of data you use (until you hit 6GB, then extra data is free). In the US it switches you between …
Read More »No more Netflix on Wii: Nintendo to end streaming on console in January
Nintendo just put another nail in the Wii coffin. Nintendo is shutting down all video streaming services for the console at the end of January, according to Netflix. Netflix‘s website lists Jan. 30 as the day support will end, with a representative confirming that date to CNET despite a previously reported customer service email posted to Reddit listing Jan. 31. …
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