AT&T said Monday that only 60% of its network in Louisiana is operating normally after Hurricane Ida battered the state on Sunday. The mobile carrier reported significant outages in New Orleans and Baton Rouge due to the mass power outages caused by the storm. AT&T said some of the key facilities have been restored, but …
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30 August
Want USB ports on the front of your new iMac? Try these hubs
The thin, sleek look of Apple’s new M1-powered iMacs looks great — until you need to grope around the back of the machine for a USB port to plug in an external drive, flash memory card or security key. New USB hubs from Hyper and Satechi, though, clamp onto the bottom of the machine so you get a handful of …
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30 August
Worldwide smartphone shipments tick up, driven mostly by emerging markets, 5G
Global smartphone shipments are expected to increase by 7.4% this year, according to new IDC data. The global pandemic suppressed last year’s numbers, but the IDC confirmed that 2021’s estimates are still an improvement over 2019 shipments. The IDC says Apple’s iOS devices are a bigger portion of that growth (13.8%) than Android devices (6.2%). Emerging markets from Africa to Asia …
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30 August
HP Labor Day sale: Big discounts on laptops, desktops, monitors and more
Celebrate not working on a Monday by cashing in on HP’s Labor Day sale. The sale runs until Saturday, Sept. 11, and features discounts on laptops, desktops, monitors and more. We’ve rounded up the best deals available right now, and we’ll update this story as new deals emerge and others sell out. And keep an eye on HP’s sale page …
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30 August
Instagram users must disclose their birthday to the company going forward
Instagram will now require all users to share their birthday with the company, according to a post from the Facebook-owned social media site on Aug. 26. The app update is meant to pave the way for new safety features aimed at younger users. If you haven’t already informed it of your birthday, Instagram will start to ask you for that information …
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30 August
Tim Cook says Apple will donate to Hurricane Ida relief
In a tweet on Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the tech giant will be donating to Hurricane Ida relief efforts. Cook said the company’s thoughts are with people impacted by the storm, especially those sheltering in Louisiana. “[W]e’re grateful for the first responders who are helping keep communities safe,” Cook tweeted. “Apple will be donating to relief and recovery …
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30 August
Apple Watch 7 to get a size bump with larger screens and flat
The Series 7 Apple Watch will reportedly feature a slightly larger display with a flat-edge design. The Apple Watch 7 will come in 41mm and 45mm sizes, according to a Sunday report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Since the Apple Watch Series 4 in 2017, the case sizes for the tech giant’s smartwatch have come in 40mm and 44mm options. The …
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30 August
Apple buys Primephonic to boost classical music options
Fans of classical music will soon see an improved experience on Apple Music. On Monday the iPhone-maker announced that it has purchased streaming-music service Primephonic. No terms of the deal were disclosed. The existing Primephonic service will shut down on Sept. 7, with the streaming company posting on its website that existing users will be getting a prorated refund as …
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30 August
Amazon and Affirm deal, Kanye drops album
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30 August
SpaceX Starship is preparing for its first orbital flight
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