Shelby Brown

Apple explains how to return and repair devices while stores are closed globally

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. After deciding to temporarily close all of its retail stores outside of China, Apple is extending its product return and exchange policy. The tech giant on Monday also provided new information about how to get devices in for repairs.  …

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Do you miss Peggle? Try Roundguard on Apple Arcade

This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. Pinball game Roundguard from Wonderbelly Games joined the Apple Arcade gaming catalog on Friday.  The game is a dungeon crawler-style pinball game in which you must fight off monsters in order to win loot. Even if you …

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Trump signs law barring rural carriers from using Huawei gear

US President Donald Trump signed legislation on Thursday that stops telecom carriers from using government funds to buy network equipment from Huawei and ZTE. Initially, the Chinese technology company’s equipment was deemed a threat to national security under a draft of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) then decided in November 2019 to bar the …

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Apple Arcade launches big updates to 8 popular games

This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. On Friday, Apple Arcade launched slew of updates for several games in the $4.99-a-month gaming service, which are now available to play. Apple Arcade has over 100 games available to play now on the platform, which debuted last September. You can …

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Stitch Fix vs. Thred Up: Which clothing style box is better for your closet and your wallet

Clothing box subscription services can help you change up your closet, but choosing the right clothing box service for you might feel overwhelming. It can feel like there are almost as many options to choose from as there are brick-and-mortar stores to shop at. The search becomes particularly challenging when you’re looking for affordable clothes without scrimping on quality.  Stitch …

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Yelp now lets you search for women

Yelp has added a new feature in honor of International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8. The directory is adding the option to search for businesses owned by women.  “We understand that consumers want to champion women entrepreneurs and know that their hard-earned money is going into businesses they care about,” Yelp said in a statement Thursday. The company also said …

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Google Translate now supports five more languages

Google Translate added support for five new languages Wednesday. The program can now translate Kinyarwanda, Odia (Oriya), Tatar, Turkmen and Uyghur. More than 75 million people speak these languages, according to Isaac Caswell, a software engineer at Google Translate. It’s the first set of languages that Google Translate has added in four years. The languages are supported in text and web …

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 was the must

Apple‘s iPhone XR might’ve been the best selling phone of 2019, but data from market analyst Canalys shows that Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 was the best-selling Android at the end of 2019. The device claimed the top spot in Quarter 4 in global sales. The brand’s Redmi Note 7 was also a hot item last year, according to the data. Xiaomi …

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iPhone XR was 2019’s best

The iPhone XR was the must-have phone of 2019, according to a report from Omida Technology. The market research provider released data on Tuesday that said Apple shipped 46.3 million iPhone XR smartphones last year. This figure is double 2018’s 23.1 million units, according to the data. Apple’s iPhone 11, the tech giant’s $699 phone, took second place in the …

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Stylogic vs. Stitch Fix: Which clothing subscription box is best for your budget?

 Clothing box subscription services can help you spice up your closet while avoiding trying on clothes at the store. But choosing the right clothing box service for you might feel overwhelming, with dozens of options available to choose from — particularly when you’re looking for affordable clothes.  Stitch Fix is one of the most popular boxes available, with 3.1 million …

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