Hackers have been quietly stealing gigabytes of call data records from mobile carriers

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AT&T 5G network has some of the fastest speeds we’ve seen

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Netflix alternative Tubi passes 20 million monthly active users

Tubi, a free movie streaming site, said Monday it surpassed 20 million monthly active users. Customers also watched more than 94 million hours of content on the ad-supported service last month, the company said.  The Netflix alternative has more than 15,000 movies and TV shows available on its service. It also has over 200 content partners, including Warner Bros., NBCUniversal, …

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Raspberry Pi hack puts NASA in security jam

A low-cost, barebones computer that can fit in your palms left NASA open to a cyberattack, according to a recent audit report by the space agency. In April 2018, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory discovered that a hacker was able to gain access to one of its “major mission systems” by targeting a unauthorized Raspberry Pi computer that was attached to the …

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This $15 accessory changed how I use AirPods

Update, Oct. 28: Apple unveils AirPods Pro with new design and noise cancellation People have done some clever things to try to get AirPods ($100 at Amazon) to stay in their ears, from simply twisting them forward to putting waterproof tape on them to using different types of skins that make the AirPods a little more tactile. But there’s a $15 …

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MacOS Catalina’s 3 best features in the public beta

The public beta of MacOS 10.15 Catalina is here for everyone to try, now that Apple has released it early — along with the public betas for both iOS 13 and iPadOS. We’ve been testing the various Catalina betas since early June and we have hands-on insights on what’s in it and the best new features you’re going to be …

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5 reasons you should not install the iPadOS or iOS 13 beta yet

The iPadOS and iOS 13 public beta are both here and ready for you to install and test out. MacOS Catalina is also expected in public beta form today. However, “test” is the key word there, because although you can update your iPhone or iPad to the upcoming version of Apple’s mobile operating systems, it doesn’t mean you should. Sure, you’re …

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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite brings in $1M on opening weekend

Accio galleons! Harry Potter: Wizards Unite brought in $1.1 million on its launch weekend, Sensor Tower said Monday, and is predicted to make $10 million within a month. The game added 3 million players after launching Thursday. On its first day, it made $300,000. By comparison, Pokemon Go — made by the same company, Niantic, made $28 million in its …

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iOS 13, iPadOS, MacOS Catalina available for public beta testing

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can now download the beta version of Apple’s upcoming MacOS Catalina, iOS 13 and iPadOS software. The company made the test versions of the operating system publicly available on Monday, giving anyone a taste of the platform.   Apple unveils its newest software each year in June at its Worldwide Developers Conference. It then releases the operating systems to developers …

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Senators want tech companies to put a price on your personal data

User data is big business for social media and other tech companies, but most people outside of those businesses don’t know how much that data is worth. New legislation aims to make tech companies disclose the dollar value of your personal information. Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, and Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, will introduce the …

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Apple fires back: Spotify pays fees on less than 1% of its members

Spotify pays Apple a 15% fee for only about 0.5% of its paid members, according to Apple’s response to Spotify’s complaint about App Store fees. In March, Spotify filed a complaint against Apple to Europe’s antitrust watchdog, claiming that Apple uses App Store policies and a system of fees to smother competition.  In its response, Apple said that Spotify doesn’t currently …

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iPadOS public beta hands

The iPad has been, for years, Apple’s vision of the future of computers. But it’s ended up as a device in parallel evolution to the Mac. Apple’s finally promising some changes in the iPad’s software to make it work even better as a computer for everyone, maybe even coming closer to replacing a Mac. Apple changed its iPad software’s name …

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How to upgrade your Roku TV remote for just $20

Roku televisions are incredibly popular and among CNET’s favorites for their built-in streaming features, not to mention low prices. The TCL 3 series and 4 series are excellent choices for people who want easy access to Netflix, Amazon Prime and other apps, while the TCL 6 series has excellent image quality and remains our favorite TV for the money, period. Most …

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How Dish figures into the T

The pending merger between T-Mobile and Sprint has been filled with twists and turns worthy of any summer blockbuster. From the years-long “will they, won’t they” dance between the two, to the recent scramble to win regulatory approval for the $26.5 billion deal, things have been anything but simple. The Federal Communications Commission has endorsed the deal, praising its potential …

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