Low-light image quality gets better with every generation of GoPro’s Hero cameras, including its latest Hero8 Black and Max. Still, some extra light after sunset definitely helps, so GoPro made the tiny $50 200-lumen LED Light Mod. The Light Mod is now available bundled with the company’s $25 magnetic swiveling mounting clip to form the $50 …
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20 May
Rock on with Powerbeats3 wireless earphones for a funky $75
I’ve seen more people in my neighborhood out for a routine run recently — that’s especially comforting in a time when nothing is routine. Those joggers have encouraged me to think about exercising outdoors again. I’ve been doing all my workouts indoors, a combination of the Oculus Quest fitness game Supernatural and some time on the elliptical. If, like me, …
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20 May
Twitter is testing settings that let you choose who replies to your tweet
Twitter is testing new settings that let you choose who can reply to your tweet and join in on your conversation, the company said in a Wednesday blog post. Before you send a tweet, you’ll be able to choose who can reply from three options: everyone on Twitter (which will be the default setting), only people you follow, or only …
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20 May
5 iPhone SE camera tricks that anyone can try at home to shoot awesome videos
It’s hard to feel creative when we’re all stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic and no one knows when the world will go back to normal. So when the new iPhone SE arrived at my house along with the direction to “just do something creative with it,” it felt a little daunting. I dressed up like a burglar and shot …
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20 May
FCC, FTC tell service providers to cut off COVID
The Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday demanded gateway providers cut off traffic from COVID-19-related international scammers or “face serious consequences.” The scam robocall campaigns include false service refunds related to COVID-19 and fake calls about Social Security accounts being suspended during the pandemic. “We expect nothing less from these providers than shutting down this scam robocall …
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20 May
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition
Samsung is releasing the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition aimed at Department of Defense and federal government users. The device will come with “military-grade security” with two layers of encryption based on NSA standards, and customized software and features for tactical and classified applications. The Galaxy S20 TE is “designed to help operators navigate complex terrain, expansive distances, and the potential loss …
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20 May
DoorDash aims to speed up your order with new pickup feature
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. With restaurant dining rooms closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people look to delivery and pickup services like Postmates, Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub for their daily meals. To keep up with demands, DoorDash launched a new feature Wednesday that could make …
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20 May
Apple Siri whistleblower pushes EU for more reforms on voice recording tech
Last year, a former Apple contractor made waves by raising concerns about how the tech giant handled Siri voice assistant recordings, ultimately leading the tech giant to cease listening to them without your permission. Now the whistleblower is back, having sent a letter to European regulators asking them to investigate and potentially punish the company. “I am extremely concerned that …
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20 May
Hulu’s new interface wants to make it easier for you to find your next binge watch
Hulu is getting a makeover. In the coming months, the popular streaming service will roll out several changes to navigation, recommendations and other interface features, according to a Tuesday press release. One major change entails a new way to explore content (which users of rival streaming services like Netflix will be used to seeing): scrolling vertically through different collections, and then …
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20 May
Apple may drop EarPods from iPhone 12 box, analyst says
When Apple rolls out the iPhone 12, there might be one fewer thing in the box: EarPod headphones. The move could potentially drive sales of the company’s totally wireless AirPods, additionally pushed by holiday promotions at the end of 2020, according to a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple’s wired EarPod headphones have accompanied new iPhones since the iPhone 5 …
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