Google Voice is getting rid of a voicemail feature due to robocalls

Google will apparently be removing a Google Voice feature over carriers’ efforts to fight robocalls.  In a message shared on Twitter by journalist Brian Krebs, the company has seemingly begun alerting users that by the end of the week it will no longer support the “get voicemail by message” feature that automatically transcribes voicemails and …

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Comcast’s Xfinity apparently suffers outages across US

Comcast’s Xfinity is suffering nationwide outages, according to Down Detector and Twitter users, with the internet service down altogether or slowing right now. The problem is hitting areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington state. damnit xfinity I was literally 5 minutes from the end of the second to last episode of …

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How to sign up for Apple Card after you receive your invite

Apple on Tuesday began to send out Apple Card preview invites to a select few ahead of a full launch later this month. Apple published its Apple Card website prior to the preview launch, giving us a few details about the signup process. Apple first announced the Apple Card in March, positioning it as a credit card that lives almost entirely on your iPhone — with …

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Hardware vulnerability bypasses Spectre and Meltdown patches

A new hardware vulnerability bypassing previous Spectre and Meltdown protections has been found by Bitdefender researchers, CNET sister site ZDNet reported Tuesday. It affects all Windows systems with AMD or Intel processors since 2012 and can access protected memory. Spectre and Meltdown are vulnerabilities uncovered in the chips that handle sensitive data like passwords and encryption keys. Chips originally affected when the …

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Google, Facebook, Twitter aren’t prepared for deepfakes, US Rep. Schiff says

Facebook, Twitter and Google aren’t prepared for deepfakes ahead of the US presidential election, a top Congressman said after the tech giants sent letters last week about how they deal with high-tech doctored videos and other kinds of media manipulation. The companies “have begun thinking seriously” about the challenges, said Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, but it’s their responsibility …

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Apple’s 16

Update, Nov. 13, 2019: Apple has introduced a new 16-inch MacBook Pro with a larger screen and improved keyboard. It completely replaces the previous 15-inch model.  Apple will begin production on its rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro in September, Forbes reported Tuesday, citing IHS Markit, and could result in the 15.4-inch laptop being canned. An email from IHS Markit reportedly said production will start …

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Note 10 promo materials reportedly leak

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 promo materials have reportedly leaked ahead of the device’s announcement Wednesday. In what looks to be official marketing, Samsung is calling the device not only a smartphone, but also a “gaming console,” “computer,” “film studio,” and “intelligent pen,” Droid Life reports. Samsung didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the apparent leak. The Note 10 …

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Deal of the day: 32

Another day, another batch of great back-to-school deals. At the moment, Amazon is matching the lowest price we’ve ever seen on a 32-inch TCL Roku TV that would make a nice addition to any dorm room. We’ve also found the Beats Pill Plus Bluetooth speaker going for nearly 50% off at Best Buy — which also has some killer deals …

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AT&T turns on 5G in New York, but it still isn’t available to consumers

AT&T turned on 5G in New York City on Tuesday, but it still isn’t making its speedy new network available to regular consumers.  The new millimeter-wave network, or what AT&T calls “5G+,” will be available in “parts” of New York City, though parts may be a bit of a stretch. In its release, AT&T acknowledges that the service will be in …

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Google’s Advanced Protection Program now blocks malware in Chrome

When Google unveiled its Advanced Protection Program in 2017, the tool was specifically meant to prevent hackers from taking over people’s Gmail accounts. But there are more ways for hackers to attack people than hijacking an email inbox. On Tuesday, Google said it’s expanding the program to help block out malware via Chrome.  While the APP sought to prevent hacked Google …

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AT&T workers bribed to infect firm’s gear with malware, unlock phones, DOJ alleges

Millions of AT&T phones were illegally unlocked thanks to bribes taken by company employees to infect the carrier’s mobile network with malware that gathered info on proprietary protections, the US Department of Justice alleges. Unauthorized hardware is also alleged to have been used, court documents unsealed Monday showed. According to CNET sister site ZDNet, a case was opened against Muhammad Fahd, a …

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Instagram wants to work with memers after purging accounts

Instagram is apparently looking to strengthen its relationship with meme accounts. The photo- and video-sharing site posted a job description last week for a strategic partner manager who will work with “emerging digital media publishers.” The listing comes after Instagram reportedly suspended dozens of meme accounts last month for violating its terms of service.   As part of the role, …

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OnePlus is bringing a 5G phone to Sprint ‘soon’

OnePlus is bringing a 5G phone to the US, and Sprint is helping it do it. The two companies announced that they would be collaborating Tuesday, but did not provide details on what the device will be. Instead, the companies are saying that more details will be “announced soon.” “We value OnePlus’ reputation for balancing high-end quality at a great value,” …

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2021 iPhones will bring back Touch ID, Federal Reserve’s instant payment system

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The best products to protect your car from the sun

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