How to find podcasts for your kids

Everyone agrees we’re living in the golden age of podcasts, with shows like “S-Town” and “Science Vs.” scoring nearly as much water-cooler discussion as your average “Walking Dead” episode. But where’s the content for kids? Are there even age-appropriate podcasts out there? If so, where can parents find them? Right here: Leela Kids is a …

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Lyft acquires YesGraph and DataScore to bring in drivers

Lyft is looking to bring on more drivers. The ride-hailing company said Thursday that it’s acquired two new companies to focus on expansion. One company, YesGraph, works on customer referral programs. DataScore, the other company, specializes in customer acquisition and retention. “We feel that together, we can build a growth organization to rapidly help improve transportation in cities across the …

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How Microsoft may suffer after Consumer Reports criticism

 Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Actually unreliable? Or just reportedly unreliable? Sarah Tew/CNET I fancy there were several red faces at Microsoft on Thursday.  Angry red, I mean. It’s never a good day when a respected organization like Consumer Reports un-recommends your Surface products and declares that they …

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RCA now selling Roku TVs from $250

If you’re buying a budget TV then a set with an integrated Roku interface makes a lot of sense — especially in places where space is at a premium such as bedrooms and holiday homes. The latest brand to offer Roku-powered TVs is RCA, available from today with prices beginning at $250. The line is HD-only (no 4K) with a …

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Gigabit broadband upload speeds revolutionizes the internet

I just upgraded to gigabit broadband at home. But being able to download a 2GB episode of “Game of Thrones” in 16 seconds isn’t what gets me excited. It’s the ability to upload data at 1 gigabit per second — not just download it — that helped me decide to cancel Comcast and sign up for AT&T Fiber. Downstream data …

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What you need to know about Facebook’s YouTube competitor

Now playing: Watch this: Facebook TV is happening, rivaling Netflix and YouTube 1:12 Facebook on Thursday announced Watch, an original video platform for your viewing pleasure. Below are some common questions you may find yourself asking (or answering) about the new Facebook platform. Do I have access? Odds are you don’t quite yet. Facebook has said it’s going to start …

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Huawei’s 4G Watch 2 comes Down Under 16 August

Apple is reportedly working on a watch able to run off a SIM independent of your phone, but Huawei has beaten them to the punch — at least, if you live in Australia. Huawei’s Watch 2 can run on 4G thanks to a SIM slot in the device, and will launch 16 August, or next Wednesday, Down Under. It lets you receive …

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No more random calls: Uber adds in

Random calls and texts from unknown numbers that may or may not be the Uber you’re waiting for could be a thing of the past with the announcement of Uber’s new in-app chat feature. The chat function is primarily designed to send the driver instructions about conditions and the pickup location, for example. For safety reasons, the chats are read …

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Fired Google engineer defends controversial memo

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DJ Alison Wonderland teams up with Microsoft for 2017 tour

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TCL S405 Roku TV: Great streaming in a cheap 4K TV

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Essential gets more funding, Intel to put 100 autonomous cars on the road

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Chill out with your climate controls

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In a throwback to a time when carriers differentiated themselves by branding and selling exclusive phones, T-Mobile confirmed Wednesday that it’s launching its very own budget Android phone called the Revvl. The Revvl, which runs on Android Nougat, offers pretty basic specs: a 5.5 inch HD display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera a 5-megapixel front-facing …

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Facebook unveils new Watch tab for original video content

Original video content is getting a new home at Facebook. The social network on Wednesday introduced Watch, a new video platform for programming produced exclusively for Facebook users. The new feature, which will be available on mobile, desktop and Facebook’s TV apps, is a continuation of the video push Facebook launched last year. “On Facebook, videos are discovered through friends …

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