You can give more than just likes now when you watch streams on Facebook. The social network on Thursday introduced a donation feature for its live videos, letting people host streaming sessions to raise money for a nonprofit organization of their choice. Facebook has partnered with more than 750,000 organizations that can receive donations from …
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17 November
Qualcomm’s next chip means a slimmer, longer
When it comes to the processor that powers your phone, size matters. And Qualcomm and Samsung are going smaller than ever. The two companies on Thursday showed off the Snapdragon 835 chip, the first mobile processor to lean on a 10-nanometer manufacturing technique from Samsung, which packs millions more transistors — the engines for processing power — into a tinier …
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17 November
The next iPhone camera could recognize faces and objects using AR
Apple’s big 10-year anniversary iPhone could have augmented reality built right into the native iOS Camera app, according to a report by Business Insider. If true, Apple would be taking on Google in the AR department; that company released its first phone with a depth-sensing camera, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, this past June. Apple could follow in Google’s Tango …
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17 November
Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users
Facebook is giving the power of Safety Check to the people. The social media giant said Thursday it is no longer manually activating its crisis response tool. Instead, it will rely on its 1.2 billion daily visitors to help automatically launch Safety Check. Safety Check sends a message to Facebook users in areas of immediate danger, allowing people to notify …
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17 November
7 features from Windows you can bring to your Mac
Longtime Windows users making the leap to a Mac will need to go through a bit of an adjustment period before they begin to feel comfortable navigating MacOS. In an effort to bring you comfort, allow me to ask and answer seven questions that you might be muttering to yourself. 1. Wait, where’s the Delete key? What a Mac calls …
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17 November
PlayStation Vue comes to Apple TV
Following the addition of Android TV last month, Sony has announced that its PlayStation Vue service is now available on the fourth generation Apple TV. People will be able to use Apple TV’s Siri Remote to search and the touch-pad to navigate. Programming now available via Vue includes ESPN, NFL, AMC and CNN. PlayStation Vue is a web TV subscription …
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17 November
5 subscription box gifts for your cat (or cat
The best way to bribe your kitty this holiday season is with a cat subscription box gift. These companies will deliver toys, treats and cat-themed accessories to your doorstep every month. These boxes also make great gifts for the cat ladies (and cat men) in your life. There’s even a box designed just for people who love cats and, um, …
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17 November
Get a Nixplay Seed digital photo frame for $70
CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Nixplay Photo albums are a thing of the past. Sure, we’re all snapping zillions of photos on our phones, but what then? All …
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17 November
Firefox’s new iPhone browser hides you from advertisers’ eyes
Mozilla just escalated an arms race with advertisers, releasing a new browser for iPhone and iPad users called Firefox Focus that blocks ads from tracking your activities on the web. When you visit websites, many advertisers store text files on your PC or phone that are designed to show you ads you’re more likely to click on. For example, you …
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17 November
The small Android tablet to get is now available in the US
Now playing: Watch this: A premium Android tablet that gives the Apple iPad Mini… 1:16 One of the best Android tablets of the year is now available to purchase in the US. Starting today, November 17, the Huawei MediaPad M3 will be available for purchase via Amazon for $299. The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a slightly more affordable alternative to …
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