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Facebook adds new tool to help creators protect their images

Facebook on Monday said it’s expanding its tools to help creators and publishers protect their intellectual property. Similar to its tools for managing video and music rights, Rights Manager for Images uses “image matching technology to help creators and publishers protect and manage their image content” across Facebook and Instagram, the company said in a …

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Apple Watch Series 6 teardown reveals new sensors, upgraded battery capacity

Apple’s newest watch may be thinner than its predecessors, but it’s packing some new — and sometimes bigger — components, according to an iFixit teardown published Monday. The Apple Watch Series 6, unveiled last week during the company’s annual fall product announcement event, includes health features and sensors for measuring ECG and now blood oxygen levels — a vital sign that’s been helpful …

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The Pixelbook is now out of stock on Google’s online store

Google has listed all three versions and the refurbished model of its Pixelbook as being “out of stock,” — wording that’s usually a precursor for a device being discontinued.  Google said it’s proud of the Pixelbook’s success, and added the devices will continue receiving the latest auto-updated versions of Chrome OS. Google is also now directing buyers to the Pixelbook Go instead. …

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Note 10 Plus: I tested both phones, and here’s what I found

With its premium specs, gorgeous high refresh-rate screen and top-of-the-line multicamera setup, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a beast and has all the features you could want in a phone. But it’s pricey, originally starting at $1,300 (£1,179 and AU$1,999) even though Samsung has now discounted it to $1,100 a month after release. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus …

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Microsoft Surface Duo took me on a roller coaster of emotions

Update, Sept. 22, 2021: Microsoft held its 2021 Surface event on Sept. 22, and unveiled the Surface Duo 2. The new folding phone features a faster processor, better cameras and many other upgrades compared to the Surface Duo.  Phones are like lifeboats now. iPads ($170 at Amazon) and Chromebooks are classrooms. VR is my escape pod. Every device in my house …

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How to stream Xbox One games on your Android phone

Xbox has unveiled its new remote streaming feature for Android phones called Xbox remote play. It’s available in the new Xbox app (beta), Xbox said Monday, and you no longer have to be an Xbox Insider to use the feature.  “With Xbox remote play, you can connect to your console and have access to Xbox One games already downloaded to your …

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Peacock’s Roku app is now available

Ready to watch Peacock on your Roku device? Now you can.  After months of negotiations, including a public dispute late last week, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Roku reached an agreement on Friday for the streaming service to arrive on Roku TVs and devices. On Monday morning the app was made available on the popular TV platform, though as of Monday morning it …

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