Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. And so he decided to browse fast. screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET At what point does corporate loyalty break and honesty take over? I’m moved to finding the answer after viewing (a small portion of) a Microsoft presentation called “Datacenter Transformation. …
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31 October
The big reason why your NBN is slow, and why it might soon change
All right team, it’s time we had a chat about three little letters that have a massive effect on the price and speed of your broadband plan. Not “NBN”. We’re talking about “CVC”. It stands for Connectivity Virtual Circuit charge, and it was put in place by NBN (the company currently building your national broadband network). It’s part of the …
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31 October
iPhone X unboxing: What you get inside for $1,000
When rumors first swirled that Apple’s top-of-the-line 2017 iPhone would cost upward of $1,000, some hopeful fans posited that such a high price would be softened by an extra goodie or two packed in — maybe a wireless charger, or even the AirPod wireless headphones. Of course, with the iPhone X demand said to be “off the charts” and the phone …
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31 October
Apple Watch 3 defect shows stripes on display edge
Some models of the Apple Watch Series 3 unintentionally show a row of small stripes along the side of the watch’s display, especially when the device is turned off, 9to5Mac reported Tuesday, citing internal company materials describing the problem. Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment. Apple has informed its retail repair staff, as well as authorized third-party sellers, about the problem, according …
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31 October
Best Buy gives up, drops pricier iPhone X models
Best Buy has stopped selling the iPhone X at higher prices than Apple. When preorders began last week for the newest iPhone, Best Buy offered an “unactivated” version that cost $100 more than Apple’s pricing. The 64GB iPhone X model cost $1,099 from Best Buy versus $999 at Apple, while the 256GB model was $1,249 versus Apple’s $1,149 rate. The …
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31 October
Everything you need to know about the Uber credit card
Do you hitch a lot of rides with Uber? Now you can pay for them with an Uber credit card — and score some added perks in the process. Starting Nov. 2, you can apply for the Uber Visa, a no-annual-fee card that comes from online-banking service Barclays. Is it something you should consider? Let’s take a look at some …
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31 October
iOS 11 gets emoji, security update ahead of iPhone X launch
You’ll now be able to send all of the “zombie” and “vomit” emojis you want. Apple on Tuesday released iOS 11.1, the latest software update for its iPhones and iPads. The update includes more than 70 new emojis and a much-needed security update that patches the KRACK Wi-Fi exploit. KRACK left iPhones and any other devices that connect to Wi-Fi …
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31 October
Apple withdraws 3 Macs from repair support
Apple designated three Macs either obsolete or vintage Tuesday, meaning that the gadget giant will no longer repair or provide replacement parts for them, according to a report on 9to5Mac. The report also noted that Apple’s extended warranty offer for 2012 MacBook Pros with Retina displays has ended. Some models of that laptop were dogged with their display’s anti-reflective coating …
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31 October
Kindle Oasis review: Everything is awesome
#article-body > div.article-main-body > div > figure:nth-child(1) {display:none;} #article-body > div.col-7.article-main-body.row > figure:nth-child(1) {display:none;} The Good: The new Kindle Oasis maintains its slim design while adding a sturdier aluminum back and a larger 7-inch, high-resolution E Ink screen. It’s fully waterproof (can be submerged) and can play your Audible audiobooks to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Integrated light is brighter at …
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31 October
Hundreds of new emojis are in iOS 11.1
Apple has spent the last few months talking up a range of new emojis. There’s an emoji of a bearded person, a T. rex, a zombie and an explodey head for those times you just can’t believe what you’re being told. Another notable change after following the instructions below is the 3D touch multitasking gesture, where you press on the …
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