May, 2021

• 6 May

  One Spotify Premium plan just got pricier. Should you still pay for it?

  

  At this point, I’ve used Spotify for several years, and can’t imagine switching to any other service for my music streaming needs. The app is one of the most used on my phone and laptop. I’d tried Pandora and Google Play Music back in the day, but never felt compelled to invest in their premium …

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• 6 May

  Whirlwind FX Atom keyboard review: 60% gaming keyboard that plays well with others

  

  Whirlwind FX’s Atom 60%-size mechanical gaming keyboard isn’t too different from other similarly sized options. The compact build is a space saver, great if you need extra mousing room while you game. It’ll also slide easily into a backpack for travel (it has a removable braided USB-C cable to help with that, too). The company offers a choice of three …

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• 6 May

  Twitter tests Tip Jar feature for sending and receiving money

  

  Twitter on Thursday unveiled a new way to send and receive payments on the social media platform. Tip Jar lets account holders add an icon to their profile page listing payment services through which people can send money.  Anyone using Twitter in English can now send tips to accounts on iOS and Android, while a limited group of people around the world using Twitter …

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• 6 May

  Kill Facebook Messenger clutter without deleting your message history

  

  Trying to practice inbox zero for your email? Bring that clean mindset to your Facebook Messenger, too. Easily get rid of message bloat with an archive feature that removes messages from your main Chat inbox, while saving them to access later.  Use of Facebook Messenger skyrocketed during the pandemic, as more people turned to the internet to stay connected. While …

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• 6 May

  Semiconductor revenue set to grow despite ongoing chip shortage, analysts predict

  

  The market for semiconductors expanded in 2020, market analysts at International Data Corporation report, and revenues are expected to rise again in 2021, in spite of an ongoing global chip shortage. Worldwide, semiconductor revenue rose 10.8% to $464 billion in 2020, IDC reports. Even factoring in persistent kinks in the supply chain, the market is expected to rise another 12.5% …

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• 6 May

  Peloton recalls treadmills, Signal and Facebook clash

  

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• 5 May

  Apple AirPods Pro sale: $190 at Woot

  

  An Apple AirPods Pro sale is no longer big news — in recent months, the prized earbuds have routinely dropped as low as $200 from their $249 list price. Today, however, you can do a little better still: While supplies last, Woot once again has the Apple AirPods Pro for $190. Although we saw these at $180 a couple months …

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• 5 May

  Google launches Entertainment Space app suite for Android tablets

  

  Google on Wednesday announced the launch of a new entertainment hub for Android tablets called Entertainment Space, modeled on its Kids Space app suite. The hub will include apps for video streaming, games and books.  The tech giant said it’s seen over 30% more people start using Android tablets compared to the prior year. “Once you sign in to your …

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• 5 May

  SmartTags: 8 must

  

  Tiny gadgets that help you track down lost items are all the rage this year. In addition to Samsung announcing SmartTag and SmartTag Plus trackers in January. Apple recently announced and released its own Tile-like device, the AirTag. Both devices are similar in that they rely on Bluetooth to help you keep tabs on your keys, a backpack, luggage or even …

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• 5 May

  Twitter strikes deals for shows from Billboard, NBC, WNBA, others

  

  Twitter unveiled a slate of new video programming for its social network on Wednesday, announcing deals to make live and on-demand shows with partners including Billboard, NBC, Tastemade, the WNBA and others. The shows are fodder for its Amplify advertising program, which runs ads before free videos like these on Twitter. The announcement was part of the so-called NewFronts, a …

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