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Wickr may have a workaround for Russia’s crackdown on encrypted chat

Encrypted chat apps aim to keep you communicating securely, but they have a problem: Some governments want to block them from operating entirely. What’s more, some parts of their services can be easily blocked on a local level by anyone with a Wi-Fi network. To keep conversations flowing, encrypted communications app maker Wickr said Thursday it’s implementing new tools that …

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Lenovo announces five new Android tablets starting at $70

Lenovo is doubling down on budget tablets, introducing three new models that will run Google’s Android Oreo operating system.  Starting at $70 — about what the previous-generation Tab 7 Essential cost — the entry-level Tab E family comes in three sizes: 7, 8 and 10 inches. The company has also announced two other tablets, the Tab P10 and Tab M10, but declined to …

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