You’ve probably heard the news: Microsoft will end its free Windows 10 promotion in just a few short months. And while Windows 10 isn’t for everyone, it’s pretty darn popular according to Microsoft, which reports that the new operating system is now active on more than 300 million devices around the world. Is your device …
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11 May
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Time flies, I can’t believe Pro-Ject Audio is 25 years old! Heinz Lichtenegger’s company now makes an assortment of terrific, mostly affordable turntables and compact, lifestyle friendly audiophile components. Pro-Ject is based in Austria and manufactures its designs throughout Europe. Enlarge Image A Pro-Ject 2Xperience SB turntable partnered with Box Design RS Line components. Gani Pinero Photography I recently met …
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11 May
Google bans ads for payday loans
Google announced Wednesday that it’s banning ads for payday loans and other related products with crazy-high interest rates starting July 13. “We will no longer allow ads for loans where repayment is due within 60 days of the date of issue,” David Graff, Google’s director of global product policy, posted in a blog Monday. “In the U.S., we are also …
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11 May
This is what Apple’s Smart Battery case looks like after 5 months of use
Back in early December, Senior Editor Scott Stein reviewed Apple’s Smart Battery Case for CNET. I was working on story about the “World’s Thinnest iPhone case” and asked Stein to lend me the case for comparison and noticed that it had held up pretty well over the last five months but showed some signs of wear (he uses the case …
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11 May
EE’s £120 Android tablet is brought to you by the letter Jay
This budget tablet is brought to you by the letters E, E, and J. That’s right, it’s the new Jay from mobile network EE. The tablet goes on sale today for £120. Or you can pay as little as £30 upfront if you sign up to a longer or more expensive contract, with a monthly fee that varies depending on …
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11 May
Game of Thrones premiere makes Aussie pay TV history
Sure, Australia might still be the world leader when it comes to pirating Game of Thrones, but we’re also doing a pretty decent job of paying for it as well. Or at least that’s what it looks like thanks to the latest viewership figures from Foxtel. The pay TV service says that the premiere episode of season 6 managed to …
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11 May
Former Apple CEO John Sculley not sold on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch won’t grace the wrist of the company’s former chief executive anytime soon. John Sculley, in a chat with financial news site TheStreet, said the timepiece didn’t have enough functionality to convince him to buy one, even though he owns every other Apple product, including the iPhone and iPad Pro. “I think the Apple Watch is beautiful, but …
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11 May
3 apps for keeping track of your TV shows
In this golden age of television, it’s difficult to keep up with all of your shows, let alone discover new ones. There are so many TV channels and streaming services producing quality content that I have this constant feeling that I’m missing must-see TV. When a friend tells me about a show I should be watching, I need an app …
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11 May
ActionDirector takes video editing down to a matter clicks
Making a good movie from your action-cam clips usually requires more than stringing together a few clips and adding music, which is why a lot of video goes unedited. It’s an issue even the category leader, GoPro, has acknowledged. According to a survey conducted by multimedia software maker Cyberlink with help from international market research firm YouGov, one in four …
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11 May
The inside poop on baby tech (The 3:59, Ep. 43)
Parents can now track all kinds of vitals and statistics for their newborns using new gadgets and apps. But is all that information necessary? For Roger’s welcome back episode following parental leave, we delve into our experiences using baby tech and how these devices can both help and scare parents. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the …
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