August, 2021

• 24 August

  South Korea’s plan seeks to break Google, Apple’s payment dominance

  

  Apple and Google are both currently embroiled in legal disputes with Epic Games over what the Fortnite-maker calls monopolistic in-app payment businesses, where developers are forced to give Apple and Google a chunk of all in-app payments. While a Californian court deliberates over the matter — a verdict is expected later this year — South Korea …

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• 24 August

  Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 is nearly $400 less than the Z Flip 5G. Here’s why

  

  Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 3 earlier this month at its Unpacked  event. The Z Flip 3, which is the successor to last year’s Z Flip and Z Flip 5G, got a nearly $400 price cut. Samsung is hoping this positions it as a foldable that the masses will lap up rather than one for early adopters with lots of cash …

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• 24 August

  Samsung Galaxy A21 catches fire on plane after landing

  

  A passenger’s Samsung Galaxy A21 caught fire Monday inside the cabin of an Alaska Airlines flight after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, forcing the crew to deploy the aircraft’s evacuation slides to remove the flight’s occupants. The passenger’s phone “overheated and began sparking” after the flight from New Orleans landed Monday evening, an Alaska Airlines spokesperson told the Associated Press. …

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• 24 August

  OnlyFans CEO on why site is banning porn: ‘The short answer is banks’

  

  After facing criticism over the app’s recent decision to prohibit sexually explicit content starting in October, OnlyFans CEO Tim Stokely pointed the finger at banks for the policy change.  In an interview with the Financial Times published Tuesday, Stokely singled out a handful of banks for “unfair” treatment, saying they made it “difficult to pay our creators.” “The change in policy, we had no …

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• 24 August

  Grab a 6

  

  Surge protectors are the sort of thing I always forget I need but, shamefully, still have several walls in which appliances, lamps and other home electronics are in a perpetual battle over a spot in the outlet. That ends today because I just found an Aduro surge protector with six outlets and two USB charging ports for $9 via Daily Steals (normally $25). That’s …

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• 24 August

  Fitbit Charge 4 is back down to $100 (save $50)

  

  Of all of the fitness trackers we’ve tested, the Fitbit Charge 4 comes out on top as an all-around great pick. With a sleek design, compatibility with both iOS and Android, and accurate fitness readings, the Fitbit Charge 4 has a lot to offer despite being smaller and more subtle than many other smartwatches. It’s an even better pickup today, …

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• 24 August

  Facebook test brings voice and video calling back to main app

  

  Facebook is bringing voice and video calling back to its main mobile app, the company said. The features have been absent from the main mobile app since 2014 when Facebook moved them into its separate Messenger app. The features began appearing for some people on Monday as part of a test, as reported earlier by Bloomberg.  The move follows on the heels …

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• 24 August

  Google Meet will now warn you if you’re causing an echo on your video call

  

  Video calls have become standard fare for families and co-workers trying to keep in contact amid the pandemic, and echoes are an all too familiar irritation that comes with the territory. Now Google is adding a red dot warning notification during Google Meet calls if it detects an echo and suspects your device is the culprit. “Until now, it has …

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• 24 August

  Tim Cook was named Apple’s CEO 10 years ago. Here are 3 things he changed

  

  In 2012, less than a year after being named CEO of Apple, Tim Cook sat down for an interview with NBC News. He discussed the basics you’d expect about iPhones and Apple stores and even made a surprise announcement that the tech giant would begin assembling some Mac computers in Texas rather than China. Cook also made clear during the …

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• 24 August

  Elevate your audio: Blue Yeti X microphone is $140 today (save $60)

  

  Blue Yeti microphones have been a staple accessory for podcasters and streamers for a long time, and even if you’re just looking for a better mic for online classes or Zoom meetings, investing in one will take your audio to the next level. The Yeti X is a newer, upgraded version of the original Blue Yeti and, right now, you can …

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