Apple has started showing a repairability score for its iPhones and MacBook laptops in its online store in France. The information, spotted earlier by MacGeneration, is required under new French regulations that came into force at the start of the year. France is requiring companies that make some electronics and household appliances to let consumers …
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26 February
LastPass in privacy hot seat over web trackers
LastPass‘ slate of web trackers is in the spotlight after a security researcher recommended switching away from the password manager based on the findings of a well-known privacy advocacy app. The analysis follows LastPass’ recently announced restrictions to its free-tier service, which will become effective in March. The Exodus Privacy app, developed by the Guardian Project to document the number …
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26 February
Windows 7 to 10 upgrade: Seriously, here’s why you need to update
It’s been almost two years since Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 in January 2020. The end shouldn’t have come as a surprise to Windows users: Microsoft promised 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released in October 2009, before shifting focus to supporting newer technologies, like Windows 11. That means Microsoft no longer offers technical assistance …
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26 February
Polar’s new tracker measures heart rate from just about anywhere
Before I tested out Polar’s new Verity Sense tracker, the thought of measuring my heart rate from anywhere other than my chest or wrist was a foreign concept. But Polar’s $90 optical heart-rate tracker can track different types of activities from (almost) anywhere on your body, as long as it’s pressed firmly against your skin. It’s small, syncs quickly with …
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26 February
Galaxy S21 drop test: Samsung’s newest phones didn’t last long
I had high hopes for the new Samsung Galaxy S21 phones phones going into our drop test, even though Galaxy phones haven’t been the most durable in our previous tests. The S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra‘s curved displays aren’t as pronounced as previous models and all the screens are covered in the strongest Gorilla Glass. But let’s just say …
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26 February
Samsung Galaxy S21 deal: Get it unlocked with 256GB for $650 (Update: Expired)
Never, ever buy a phone on launch day — unless you enjoy paying full price. Case in point: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 (256GB) for $650. (Be sure to choose the Activate Later option before adding it to your cart.) That’s a full $200 off and the best S21 …
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26 February
Save 25% on phone cases and screen protectors at Speck
Your phone is definitely in a case, right? Carrying a naked phone around is tempting fate, so you should always protect your mobile gear with some sort of protective cover. Accessories brand Speck has a large variety of cases — some thin and light, others rugged and able to protect your phone from a 13-foot drop. From now through the …
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26 February
Motorola One 5G Ace review: A good $400 phone, a fantastic $20 one
Motorola is no stranger to creating compelling feature-packed phones that won’t empty your wallet. The new Motorola One 5G Ace is the most recent example. The Ace is the company’s second take on the Motorola One 5G phone released last summer on AT&T and Verizon. At $400 (which converts roughly to £285 or AU$500) the Ace is $45 cheaper than …
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26 February
FCC approves $50
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved a plan to administer $3.2 billion in emergency relief to subsidize broadband for millions of poor Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. The four-member commission unanimously voted to approve rules to the program that will offer up …
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26 February
How Sony could make PSVR 2 amazing on the PS5
Back in 2016, VR was suddenly a Big Thing. The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive promised immersive trips to other worlds on PCs. That same year, Sony released the PlayStation VR for the PS4, bringing reasonably priced virtual reality to a living room game console. Five years is a long time, but Sony has announced a follow-up to its VR …
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