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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21 September
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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21 September
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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21 September
Another Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming this week. Here’s what we know
Samsung has announced it’s holding yet another virtual event in 2020, with Samsung Unpacked for Every Fan happening later this week (here’s how to watch it). It comes as the tech giant has been forced to unveil and launch its new phones, tablets and other devices in live streams online instead of at physical events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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21 September
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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21 September
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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21 September
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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21 September
Xbox unveils new accessories. Behold the wireless controller in shock blue
Xbox on Monday unveiled its new lineup of accessories ahead of the launch of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Nov. 10. That includes the Xbox Wireless Controller in shock blue, which features a bold blue top case, black hybrid D-pad and ABXY buttons and white back case. “Just like the new Xbox Wireless controllers in carbon black …
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21 September
The new Logitech MX Anywhere 3 may be the best portable mouse ever
Last September Logitech unveiled the MX Master 3 ($100), the third generation of its premium home/office mouse. Now, a year later, we get the MX Anywhere 3 ($80, £65, AU$130), the third iteration of its premium “mobile” mouse — and it may just be my favorite Logitech mouse yet. The MX Anywhere 3 comes in a couple of versions. There’s …
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21 September
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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