Equifax data breach 2017: Here’s how to protect yourself

Editors’ note, September 8: Equifax’s hack checker seems to be broken. We recommend that anyone with a credit history assume they were affected.  One of the largest data breaches in history has left 143 million people wondering if their highly personal data has been exposed to hackers. For now, Equifax doesn’t explicitly tell you if …

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Audiophiliac says this sweet little component sounds Schiit

It’s been too long since I wrote a Schiit review. I say that because this California based company specializes in high-performance audio components that sell for real-world prices. Take this one, the Jotunheim stereo preamplifier/headphone amp, sold with your choice of a built-in, 192-kHz/24-bit high-resolution digital converter, or a moving-magnet phono preamp for buyers using turntables. My sample had the …

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To buy a $1,000 iPhone X, here’s what I’d have to give up

Apple’s new iPhone X is the most advanced phone the company has ever built, but it’s also the most expensive. Starting at $1,000, £1,000 or AU$1,579 for the basic version, this freshly designed iPhone that’s packed with all kinds of new technology isn’t meant for the average consumer. It’s an exclusive product meant for a certain kind of customer. But …

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Update, Sept. 16 at 6:50 a.m. PT: T-Mobile CEO John Legere took to Twitter late Friday to announce that the carrier is adjusting its earlier plan to include faster 4G LTE speeds on the Apple Watch Series 3 at the $10 rate. The Apple Watch Series 3 plan on @TMobile will be $10/m for unlimited 4G LTE. Thanks for your …

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Canelo vs. GGG fight: How to stream, start time, date and odds

What time does the fight start?  The event kicks off Saturday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, but the main event won’t start until later. Canelo Álvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) and Gennady Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) will likely enter the ring at around 8 p.m. PT, following preliminary events. The whole event takes place at the T-Mobile Arena …

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Apple’s iPhone event, Equifax fallout, Google teases smartphone reveal

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iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus UK pricing and availability

The 2017 iPhone cohort is here, which means it’s the second-best day of the year for Apple fans. The best day of the year, of course, is yet to come. It’s the day the newest iPhones become available, which isn’t until Sept. 22 (although you can preorder from Sept. 15). It’s set to be kind of like Christmas, except rather than getting …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now on sale in stores

On Friday, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 went on sale in stores in the US, UK, South Korea and in other select countries. The Note 8 is the follow up phone to the Note 7, which was recalled last year after multiple incidents where the battery overheated and smoked. In her review, CNET editor Jessica Dolcourt said, “The Galaxy Note …

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Apple rejects ad industry effort to stop Safari privacy feature

Apple has unequivocally rejected an ad industry request to “rethink” a privacy-protecting browser feature set to arrive this month in the newest version of its Safari web browser. Six ad industry groups said Thursday that a Safari 11 feature called intelligent tracking prevention breaks existing browser conventions and “will … sabotage the economic model for the internet.” On Friday, Apple …

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Apple Watch Series 3 LTE will cost you £25 a month on EE

Update, 15 September at 09:25 p.m: EE has now officially announced its preorder prices, which start at £25 a month for the cellular plan. Considering getting an Apple Watch Series 3 with data in the UK? It may cost you more than you think. EE, which has a UK network exclusive on the new Watch, has officially announced its data …

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The iPhone X copied Android phones

I’ve said it before: the new iPhone X nets a lot of firsts for Apple devices. That makes sense; it represents the tech giant’s boldest, priciest handset yet. The thing is, many of these additions have been floating around on Android phones; some new, some years old. That’s not a bad thing. Device makers borrow ideas all the time, and …

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Even screenshots get a big upgrade on iOS 11

The first time you take a screenshot after updating to iOS 11, you’re in for a surprise. The process hasn’t changed. You still press the power and home button at the same time, which is followed by a screen flash. However, on the new OS, you’ll see a thumbnail of the screenshot placed in the lower left corner of the …

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Oppo’s Barcelona FC R11 phone features a crest of 18K gold

Oppo’s Barcelona FC phone is the ultimate soccer swag +11 more See all photos Sometimes jerseys and scarves just aren’t enough to express your fandom.  Oppo has unveiled a special Barcelona Football Club edition of its R11 phone. It’s got the same insides as the R11 — a solid Android phone with great dual cameras and a long battery life …

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Apple iPhone 8 plans from Telstra, Vodafone and Optus

It’s September, and you know what that means. It’s iPhone time! After Apple unveiled the devices earlier this week, Australia’s carriers have announced their pricing plans for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Sorry y’all, no iPhone X pricing just yet. Telstra is as usual the most pricey. Their offerings start at AU$89 per month and go up to …

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8 tips and tricks for iOS 11’s Notes app you should know

Apple is slowly building its Notes app into a true Evernote replacement. With the release of iOS 11, the Notes app has gained some useful features that are sure to tempt you away from your current note app. Let’s take a look.  Now playing: Watch this: 8 tips and tricks for iOS 11’s Notes app 2:16 Tables Screenshots by Jason …

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