What’s old is new again. In an era of remakes, reboots and the return of retro tech, PC brand Gateway is also making a comeback. The company said Wednesday that it’s returning with a new line of laptops and tablets exclusively at Walmart. The products range from mainstream laptops to two-in-ones to the Ultra Slim …
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10 September
Bose Frames get a 2020 makeover: New and improved $250 audio sunglasses out now
In 2018, Bose introduced a couple of pairs of audio sunglasses with tiny speakers embedded in each temple that sounded surprisingly decent given that they’re sunglasses and not headphones. Now the company has refined the concept, adding three new Frames to its eyewear line, including a new sport model, the Tempo, that features larger drivers in a lighter chassis that …
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10 September
‘False alarm’ between T
When it comes to openly taking shots at the competition, few industries compare to the wireless sector. For years T-Mobile has branded itself as the “un-carrier,” knocking rivals AT&T and Verizon in press releases, earnings calls and in marketing campaigns. As 5G expansions and the rumored iPhone 12 loom, the battle between the carriers is only getting testier as evidenced …
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10 September
The Cheapskate Show podcast: The truth about cheap home
In this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, Rick is excited about a new class of inexpensive portable projectors, such as one that costs a mere $100. Dave is less enthused and explains some of the reasons you might want to be careful before spending money on this kind of projector. Want to see what a projector suitable for your media …
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10 September
Xiaomi’s Poco X3 NFC has a big battery and a 120Hz screen for $235
Xiaomi sub-brand Poco launched its latest phone this week, which it’s billing as a “true midrange champion.” The Poco X3 NFC, which was unveiled Monday in a virtual launch, is a 4G device with a 6.67-inch LCD screen and features designed to entice “young, gaming enthusiasts.” Those features, which are typically found in more fancy flagships, include ultra-fast refresh rates, …
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10 September
A crime reporting app shifts to tracking COVID
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Citizen, an app that lets you see unverified crime reports in your neighborhood, has often been used to advance false claims. One doozy: a tiger reportedly loose in Manhattan that turned out to be a raccoon. Now the company wants to help cities track …
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10 September
Facebook goes back to its roots with online space for college students
Facebook is launching a new online space for college students, a move aimed at making it easier for students to keep in touch with their classmates, share notes and find campus updates. The new product, called Facebook Campus, is also another way for the social network to get young users to stay on the platform as students and teachers shift …
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10 September
Google is reportedly bringing P2P app sharing to the Play Store
Peer-to-peer app sharing could be coming to the Google Play store, according to a report Thursday. You can already use Nearby Share to transfer files like images and videos on Android, but this capability would allow friends to share apps between phones, Android Police reported. The My Apps section on the Play Store could be used to send apps offline …
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10 September
US Treasury sanctions 3 Russians for ties to ‘troll factory’ Internet Research Agency
The US Treasury Department announced Thursday it’s sanctioning four individuals for attempting to interfere with US elections on behalf of Russia. Three of the people who were sanctioned work for the “Russian troll factory known as the Internet Research Agency (IRA),” according to the Treasury Department. US intelligence agencies and investigative reports have found that the IRA uses workers to …
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10 September
Apple to offer retail employees masks custom made by iPhone design teams, reports say
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple’s iPhone and iPad design teams have developed face masks that the company reportedly plans to offer to its retail employees to help protect them while working amid the coronavirus pandemic. The new masks, earlier reported by Bloomberg and MacRumors, have a three-layer …
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