Tubi to stock up on more movies, TV series as it expands internationally

Tubi is going bigger and global. The popular free movie-streaming service on Wednesday said it’ll spend over “nine figures” on content acquisitions as it expands internationally.  The company’s catalog already includes more than 12,000 movies and television series that anyone can watch free with advertising breaks. As Netflix has transitioned away from licensing a deep catalog …

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Google’s Call Screen lets you listen to callers: Here’s how

When Google launched its Call Screen feature for Pixel phones, the company emphasized its live transcription capabilities. What the company didn’t say was that you can actually listen to the audio of the screened call, as pointed out in this Reddit post. That’s right: You can listen to the person on the other end of the call getting frustrated and confused …

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Best FaceTime alternatives for video calls

An embarrassing bug that compromised the privacy of FaceTime calls on iOS and Mac has surprised many Apple users. The problem occurred when you tried to place a call, but before the call connected, you could hear the audio of the person on the other end. Apple took over a week to respond to the flaw, which has prompted an investigation from the …

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Nintendo will bring a new Dr. Mario game to your phone this summer

Nintendo had some good news and bad news on Thursday for iOS and Android gamers. The bad news, which isn’t really that bad, is the new Mario Kart mobile game will be delayed until this summer. The good news is that Nintendo is bringing Dr. Mario to your phone in a new game called Dr. Mario World. The action puzzle game …

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Facebook paid teens $20 a month to access their browsing history and DMs

Some Facebook users have been giving the social network access to their phone activity in exchange for money as part of a research project since 2016, according to a Tuesday report by TechCrunch. Facebook, which critics say isn’t doing enough to protect the privacy of its users, has been giving people between the ages of 13 and 35 a payment …

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The Huawei MateBook D 14

MacBook, MateBook. MateBook, MacBook. It’s no stretch to say this Huawei laptop was cut from the same cloth as Apple’s venerable line. Thankfully, the Chinese machine doesn’t have the same premium price. In fact, today it’s even cheaper than usual. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Newegg has the Huawei MateBook D 14-inch laptop for $529.99 shipped. Regular …

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Facebook won’t let Firefox thwart political manipulation, Mozilla complains to EU

Mozilla has joined the list of organizations displeased with Facebook’s new restrictions on outsiders analyzing political ads, lodging a complaint with European regulators that the move blocks its plan to help people understand who’s trying to influence them during coming elections. “Transparency cannot just be on the terms with which the world’s largest, most powerful tech companies are most comfortable,” …

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Fake news spotter: How to enable Microsoft Edge’s NewsGuard

With the latest update to the mobile version of its Edge browser, Microsoft is ramping up efforts to combat fake news. The Edge app now includes a rating system called NewsGuard that alerts you to the trustworthiness of a website. Previously, NewsGuard was available only as an extension to the desktop version of Edge. But can I trust NewsGuard? NewsGuard …

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Last chance: Grab these 6 great Kindle e

It’s a trend few were expecting as the decade comes to a close: Sales of print books are on the rise, and independent bookstores are having a bit of a renaissance. But some of us still can’t get enough of our e-books: Bring your whole personal library with you in one tiny device — with the ability to read in …

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Uber adds public transportation to its app, starting with Denver

You may be able to use the Uber app to see when your bus is coming. On Thursday the ride-hailing giant rolled out its first integration with public transit. Users in Denver will now see end-to-end directions and real-time information for public transit in the app, thanks to a partnership with the Regional Transportation District. “Our customers want their trips …

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How long can your phone survive in a polar vortex?

It’s polar vortex season across the US and temperatures have plunged to -60 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 Celcius) in some areas. In conditions as extreme as those, it’s important to know how to stay safe and get help. If you’re traveling or have lost power during the polar vortex, you should always keep your smartphone with you. But you should also …

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Sprint posts loss as it awaits a T

Sprint can’t wait to team up with T-Mobile. And yet it’s already been a long, long wait. The smallest nationwide carrier on Thursday posted a fiscal third-quarter loss of $141 million, or 3 cents a share, compared with a year-ago profit of $7.16 billion, or $1.79 a share, which had the advantage of a huge bump from the 2018 tax …

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Uber will give free rides to sad fans of losing Super Bowl 53 team

It’s inevitable. There are going to be a lot of disappointed people after Super Bowl 2019. Only one team can win after all. But Uber is looking to provide a little comfort to hometown fans of the losing side. On Tuesday, Uber said that it’ll offer free rides (or up to $50 off) for an hour after the game to …

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Scanning cars is becoming a thing

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Facebook in trouble with Apple, Wisconsin Foxconn plant refocuses

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