You’ll soon be able to find Michelle Obama’s podcast on Spotify. The streaming site said earlier this month that the former first lady’s podcast is set to debut on July 29 at no extra cost for Spotify’s free and premium listeners. On Tuesday, Spotify added a 10-minute preview of the podcast that you can listen …
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28 July
Google’s web app plans collide with Apple’s iPhone, Safari rules
Google and Apple, which already battle over mobile operating systems, are opening a new front in their fight. How that plays out may determine the future of the web. Google was born on the web, and its business reflects its origin. The company depends on the web for search and advertising revenue. So it isn’t a surprise that Google sees …
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28 July
Uber Eats glitch erases the tip option on deliveries
Hundreds of Uber Eats delivery drivers appear to have been shorted their tips over the past couple of days. Apparently, a glitch within the app removed the option for customers to add a tip to their food order. “Just had a customer inform me that the app would not allow them to tip! Called support and they said they’re aware …
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28 July
Amazon now selling its in
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. An Amazon-designed face shield is now for sale on, you guessed it, Amazon.com. The e-retailer said Tuesday it’s already donated 60,000 of these face shields, developed by the company’s Prime Air drone mechanical engineers and hardware teams. An additional 150,000 more face shields …
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28 July
YouTube Kids launches ‘Summer of Movies’ to help keep your little ones entertained
YouTube Kids, the child-focused version of Google’s massive video site, plans to add over a hundred movies and specials this summer. YouTube Kids launched “Summer of Movies” on Monday with the aim of keeping your little ones entertained with its child-friendly content. YouTube Kids said its summer collection will include content from cartoon characters like Pocoyo, Oggy, Franklin the turtle, …
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28 July
TCL’s awesome 75
The TCL 8 Series 75Q825 debuted late last year to glowing praise — not just from CNET’s David Katzmaier, but from reviewers far and wide. Ironically, TCL has long been known as a budget brand, but there was nothing low-end about this model — especially the $2,600 price tag. Just a few days ago, the 75Q825 was back on sale …
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28 July
Spotify expands its Group Session party mode
Spotify wants to make it a little easier for everyone at your party — even if it’s socially distanced — to have a say in the music. On Tuesday, Spotify expanded Group Session, its group listening feature, so you can listen to music with friends and family even if they aren’t in the same place. To start a group session, …
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28 July
Verizon vs. AT&T vs. T
The coronavirus pandemic may be pumping the brakes on phone sales, but 5G development is still speeding along. Despite an onslaught of conspiracy theories that have resulted in physical damage to 5G towers, the major US carriers — Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile — continue to add new 5G phones and expand their networks. One carrier, however, is conspicuously absent. Sprint is now out of the running, …
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28 July
Sony announces Alpha 7S III hybrid camera
Sony has unveiled its Alpha 7S III camera, with 4K video and a new hybrid autofocus system. Its new BIONZ XR image processing engine has eight times more processing power, according to Sony, and is part of its full-frame mirrorless Alpha 7S series. The Sony Alpha 7S III camera will launch in September at a price of $3,500 or CA$4,800. …
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28 July
Peacock vs. HBO Max vs. Disney Plus vs. Apple TV Plus vs. Netflix vs. Quibi: How streaming stacks up
As the coronavirus continues to keep people at home watching more TV than ever, a growing list of streaming services vie for American eyeballs. Disney Plus has grown at a tremendous pace, Apple TV Plus has been giving away TV and movies for free, and new services like AT&T’s HBO Max Quibi and Peacock are now available. The latter is the final major entrant in the current round …
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