It might sound obvious, but the thing about tech is that sometimes it can get really, well, technical. So Alphabet wants to help make nitty-gritty tech jargon simpler to explain to the masses. On Tuesday, Jigsaw, a tech incubator owned by Google’s parent company, launched a website called the Sideways Dictionary that takes jargon and …
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14 March
Facebook: Moderation tool flawed during BBC investigation
Facebook has been under fire after a report from the BBC last week called out the social network for not taking down sexualized images of children on its site. On Tuesday, Facebook said the moderation tool that should have flagged the images during the investigation wasn’t working, according to a follow-up report by the BBC. “We welcome when a journalist …
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14 March
This iPhone case is an Android phone, and it’s madness
iPhone accessories have hit a whole new level. As in, entire other devices. The Esti Eye is the latest accessory oddity to hit Kickstarter. Is it an accessory? Really, it’s an Android phone. It just happens to snap onto the back of an iPhone. (6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 and 7 Plus). What? The Esti Eye has a …
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14 March
5 tips for getting the most out of your fitness tracker
I’ve got some bad news for you — simply wearing a fitness tracker isn’t going to help you lose weight. Besides actually getting up and walking around, fitness trackers work best when you set them up to meet your goals. Here are some tips on how to make that Fitbit, Jawbone, or Apple Watch work for you — and, hopefully, …
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14 March
Sony prices XBR
Now playing: Watch this: Sony OLED TV promises supreme picture, hides speakers 1:27 Nobody said Sony’s OLED TV would be cheap. Well, somebody did, but they were wrong. The storied Japanese TV maker will start shipping its first large-screen, mass-market OLED-based TVs this April in the US, and they’re available for preorder now. The A1E series will come in a …
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14 March
AirPods vs. BeatsX vs. Powerbeats3: Which is best for you?
Apple’s W1 chip was arguably the company’s most important innovation of 2016. The Bluetooth chip designed for headphones makes pairing a breeze and improves the connection between devices, and you can now find it in these three new models of wireless headphones. We compared the new AirPods, the BeatsX and the Powerbeats3 to figure out what each one offers and …
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13 March
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer nets $23 million payout as she steps down with Verizon deal
Marissa Mayer has 23 million reasons to be thankful that Verizon was so keen on Yahoo. Yahoo’s CEO is set to get $23 million as part of her “golden parachute” agreement with Yahoo, which kicks in once Verizon completes its acquisition of the company’s core internet assets like Yahoo Mail and Yahoo Finance, according to a filing Monday with the …
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13 March
Take the Android Taste Test to easily customize your phone
Die-hard Android fans don’t hesitate to tout the ability to completely customize your Android phone’s overall look as a benefit over Apple‘s iOS. But how do you know where to start? Android can be downright confusing. There are launchers, icon packs, wallpapers, widgets and so much more you can tinker with. Google wants to take the guesswork out of the …
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13 March
Uptime app lets you watch YouTube vids with friends
You probably already watch YouTube videos with your friends. Now, a new app from Google startup incubator Area 120 lets users watch YouTube videos with friends, even if they’re not all huddled around the same screen. The app, called Uptime, was launched on Saturday. Uptime lets you share videos and respond while watching them, as well as get recommendations from …
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13 March
2 ways to keep your MacBook from falling asleep
MacOS lets you set a time for how long your MacBook‘s display stays on during a period of inactivity before it shuts off to reduce energy usage and increase battery life. You’ll find a slider that goes from 1 minute to Never in the Energy Saver panel of System Preferences. There’s a slider for when you are running on battery …
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