Save $200 on this HP Chromebook 2

If you’re in the market for something simple to work or play with on the go, this versatile little two-in-one Chromebook from HP could be worth a look. The flexible design includes a full-size detachable keyboard and kickstand, an oversized touchpad, dual cameras and more. It also features an 11-inch, edge-to-edge touchscreen with an impressive …

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Snapchat expands efforts to protect teens from drug deals on its app

Snapchat is ramping up its efforts to combat illicit drug deals on its app. Parent company Snap on Tuesday shared an update about its latest efforts to stop the push of narcotics on the platform with a greater focus on teens.  Among the changes, Snapchat is updating its Quick Add suggestion feature to reduce interactions between kids and strangers. “In …

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Amid FAA drama, AT&T’s 5G upgrade starts Wednesday in ‘limited parts’ of 8 metro areas

AT&T’s next big 5G upgrade is happening, though its launch will be on a significantly smaller scale than rival Verizon. On Wednesday the carrier announced that it will be turning on its new C-band 5G network (what it calls “5G Plus”) in “limited parts” of eight metropolitan areas.  Those areas include Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, Chicago, Detroit, Jacksonville, Orlando and …

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Why my Xbox should worry about Samsung’s next phone

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 is just around the corner, and the company has already launched its new flagship processor that will almost certainly be inside the new phone. The Exynos 2200 will sit at the top of Samsung’s chip range and will feature a dedicated GPU, called the Xclipse 920, that’s been co-developed with gaming hardware giant AMD.  The result? A …

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Twitter makes Communities feature available to Android users

Twitter on Wednesday made its Communities feature available to Android users around the world. The option, launched on iOS and the Web in September 2021, lets users tweet within a group about a specific topic. The feature is similar to Facebook Groups but remains more public-facing. Within Communities, “people can Tweet directly to a specific audience instead of to all …

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Supermarket chain Aldi opens first cashier

Global supermarket chain Aldi opened its first checkout-free grocery store on Tuesday.  The shop, located in Greenwich, southeast London, uses Aldi’s new Shop & Go app to circumvent the need for cashiers and eliminate long lines. Motion-sensor cameras and weight sensors track what’s picked up by customers, who are then charged through the app after they leave.  Facial age-estimation technology …

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Apple tightens restrictions and adds purchase limits on education discount

Apple is making it harder for consumers to take advantage of its discounted education pricing, which traditionally knocks 10% off the price of many Apple products for college students and educators at all levels. To qualify now, according to the Apple website, users have to register with a third-party site, Unidays, which will verify their status as a student or …

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4K streaming for less: Save 25% on Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Max today

Bring home the best Fire TV Stick you can get and stream all your favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney Plus and more. The Fire TV Stick Max features a fast processor than its predecessors that provides a faster and smoother streaming experience. It also comes with an Alexa voice remote that helps search for content and launch apps …

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Verizon and AT&T’s C

If you’ve been paying attention to the spat pitting carriers AT&T and Verizon against the Federal Aviation Administration over safety issues tied to 5G, you may have heard the term C-band thrown around.  It’s more than just a wonky designation for a swath of radio airwaves. This additional spectrum could significantly change your 5G experience, which for many has been …

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Major international airlines cancel some US flights amid 5G rollout

Major international airlines including Emirates, Japan Airlines and ANA canceled flights into the US due to concerns about 5G deployments planned for Jan. 19. Emirates flights into San Francisco, Dallas Fort Worth, Orlando, Seattle, Miami, Newark, Houston, Chicago and Boston were all affected by the decision Tuesday. The flights are being suspended “until further notice,” Emirates said Tuesday. “Customers holding tickets …

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Microsoft plus Activision Blizzard: What it means for gamers

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Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard, US opens orders for free at

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It’s Free and Easy to Combine Multiple PDFs on Windows or Mac. Here’s How

Merging multiple PDFs together shouldn’t be stressful. Sure, working with lots of different documents can get tricky, but there are a few easy ways you can combine PDFs together, whether you’re constructing a portfolio or just looking for ways to cut down on file clutter.  One of the most popular tools for combining PDFs is Adobe Acrobat, but that software …

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YouTube will stop making its own original shows ASAP

YouTube is stepping back from original programming. The Google-owned video site will cut back much of its investment in original programming, according to a report Tuesday by Bloomberg.  In a statement shared on Twitter, Robert Kyncl, YouTube’s chief business officer, said the company will shift its focus to its “Creator Shorts Fund, Black Voices Fund and Live Shopping programming” in …

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Apple retakes top spot in global smartphone market, analyst firm says

Apple is once again at the top of the global smartphone market, accounting for 22% of worldwide smartphone shipments in the fourth quarter of 2021, analyst firm Canalys said Tuesday.  High demand for the iPhone 13 and competitive pricing in mainland China helped the tech giant retake the lead and edge out Samsung, which had a market share of 20% during …

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