Samsung’s latest premium Chromebook is now available for preorder. The Galaxy Chromebook 2, announced in January ahead of CES 2021, streamlines the first-gen model’s features to make this update more affordable, pricing its base model at $550. However, it keeps the original’s polished design that made it a standout in the category. The Galaxy Chromebook …
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16 February
Microsoft’s unified Office app comes to iPad
Microsoft Office merged Word, Excel and PowerPoint into a single app on iOS and Android back in 2019, but iPad owners didn’t have an optimized version. The latest update changed that on Tuesday, by adding full support for Apple’s tablets. If you only use one of the three, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are still available as individual apps. They don’t …
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16 February
Save 30% on this back and neck massager you can use in the car for a therapeutic commute
Percussive massage guns are all the rage these days, but there’s nothing like a deep-tissue massage pillow. Crank up the heat, turn on the kneading mode and let its weird little fingers work their magic on your neck and shoulder muscles. If that sounds good to you, here’s a nice little deal: Usually priced at $40, you can get this …
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16 February
LastPass’ free service will add a major limitation next month
If you’re using LastPass as your free password manager, you might find it more restrictive starting March 16. From that date, the free version of the service will only allow you to view and manage passwords on either desktop or mobile, the company said Tuesday. If you’re currently using the service, you’ll have to choose one of the two categories. …
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16 February
App store regulation reportedly backed by Epic Games fails in North Dakota
A bill in North Dakota that could have caused some trouble for Apple and Google — and resulted in big changes for app developers — was voted down on Tuesday. The legislation, known SB 2333, failed by a vote of 11 to 36 in the state Senate. The bill would have prevented Apple and Google from requiring app developers to …
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16 February
Monday’s best deals: TCL’s Alto 8 Fire TV sound bar drops to $75 (save $125) and more
Here’s some bummer news I just learned: Starting next month, password manager LastPass will no longer offer syncing as part of its free version. I feel a little prescient in having chosen Bitwarden — which continues to offer that essential feature — for the Cheapskate Hall of Fame. More on this soon. In the meantime, I’ve got an utterly fantastic …
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16 February
Microsoft Flight Simulator update adds high
The next time you hop into the digital cockpit of Microsoft Flight Simulator, your trip over the UK and Ireland will be much more visually compelling. After previously updating Japan and the US, Microsoft is rolling out a free “World Update” focused on adding visual improvements to landmarks across the UK and Ireland as well as logistical improvements to 85 …
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16 February
Roku could be working on a rechargeable Voice Remote Pro
Roku’s remote hardly changed over the years: It’s got the same color scheme and button, and you still have to supply your own batteries. While not much is changing on the former, Roku does finally appear to be working on a rechargeable remote. As spotted by Reddit, Zatz Not Funny and The Streamable, Roku is in the process of testing a new …
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16 February
Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset promises immersive gaming for $100
The new $100 Xbox Wireless Headset seems like an amazing deal compared to even the best Xbox gaming headsets on the market. Using the Xbox Wireless protocol, the headset promises low-latency, lossless audio without the need for a dongle as well as Bluetooth, up to 15 hours of battery life and a clever control design. Pricing for UK and Australia …
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16 February
New York AG sues Amazon for failing to protect workers from COVID
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The New York Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Amazon, alleging the internet retailer failed to safeguard its warehouse employees in New York from COVID-19. “Throughout the historic pandemic, Amazon has repeatedly and persistently failed to comply with its obligation …
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