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Verizon will shut down its 3G network at the end of 2022

The end of Verizon’s 3G network is near, for real this time. After announcing in January that it would delay the shutdown date for its now two-generations old wireless service, on Tuesday the nation’s largest carrier revealed in a post on its website that it will be finally shuttering the service at the end of next year.  “We will turn …

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PayPal lets users shop with cryptocurrency

PayPal introduced cryptocurrency to its platform last October, allowing users to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. Starting Tuesday, those who own some crypto can use it to shop.   Checkout with Crypto is the new payment option available for PayPal customers when shopping online. Users can select their cryptocurrency when checking out and they’ll see …

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Apple Maps adds COVID

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Traveling during the pandemic has been an uncertain process, with airports taking different measures to minimize the danger of COVID-19. Apple Maps is making it easier by displaying local airport health requirements like face coverings, health tests or screenings directly on airport place …

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YouTube hides dislike count in new test

YouTube on Tuesday said it’s testing new designs that hide the number of dislikes on a video from public view. People in the test group will start seeing the new designs in the coming weeks, the company said. “In response to creator feedback around well-being and targeted dislike campaigns, we’re testing a few new designs that don’t show the public …

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IBM’s first ‘retail’ quantum computer in the US headed to Cleveland Clinic

IBM on Monday announced a 10-year partnership with Cleveland Clinic to develop the Discovery Accelerator, a lab that will research health care and life sciences using quantum computing and artificial intelligence. As part of the partnership, IBM will install its first ever private sector IBM Quantum System One in the US at the clinic’s campus in Cleveland. The quantum computer …

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Netflix makes climate

Netflix unveiled a plan on Tuesday to help stabilize the climate by reducing its own emissions and investing in programs to offset the remainder. Called Net Zero plus Nature, the commitment aims to achieve neutral emissions by 2022 and every year thereafter.  The streaming giant developed the plan to align with the latest guidance from Oxford University with the goal …

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LinkedIn adds features to help you showcase your individuality

Resumes typically show prospective employers only a one-dimensional profile of you — your education and past job experience. But they don’t do much to show off the individual you are beyond the job you do. Recognizing that individuality brings many benefits to the workplace, LinkedIn on Tuesday launched a handful of new features to help its users differentiate themselves from …

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