Apple quietly rolled out a Mac security update to remove flawed software from Zoom partner apps RingCentral and Zhumu, according to a BuzzFeed News report. The update will reportedly roll out automatically but could take some time to reach all affected computers. RingCentral and Zhumu are videoconferencing apps that use technology from Zoom. Last week, …
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iMessage envy is real. Apple’s chat service has set the gold standard for a seamless messaging experience, where iMessage on the Mac picks up where you leave off on your iPhone. The downside for Windows users — iMessage won’t on your PC. But that doesn’t mean you can’t chat from the comfort of your Windows PC. There are now a number …
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Update: I’ve had a problem with the review unit prototype I’ve been testing. The manufacturer and I are investigating, and we’ll update when we have more information. I’m a fan of the high-speed USB-C and Thunderbolt combination ports on all new MacBook laptops and plenty of Windows machines. But I miss MagSafe, Apple’s magnetic connectors, which saved my computer from …
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What do 5G and the Chinese telecom-gear maker Huawei have to do with the escalating trade war between the US and China? In a word: everything. 5G, the next generation of wireless, will not only allow you to download an entire season of Stranger Things in minutes, but also serve as the foundation to support the next generation of infrastructure, including …
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Happy Prime Day, cheeps! It’s a madhouse over here, with new deals coming at breakneck speeds. These are the absolute best Prime Day deals right now, and just for good Cheapskate measure, here are the best Prime Day deals under $25. (I haven’t even had time to add them yet, but you can get a Tile Mate for just $15 …
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Gamers, rejoice. Qualcomm’s newest mobile processor has been built for speed — just in time for the rollout of ultra-fast 5G cellular networks. And Asus will be the first to use the chip, in its upcoming ROG Phone II. Qualcomm on Monday introduced the Snapdragon 855 Plus, a souped-up version of its high-end chip that powers many of the latest …
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Prime Day sales are in full bloom and have certainly attracted the attention of Amazon’s retail rivals. If you’re not an Amazon Prime member (or you’re protesting Amazon), then you shop competing sales at Walmart, eBay and Best Buy. Like Amazon’s Prime Day, Best Buy’s flash sale ends tomorrow. (Procrastinating night owls should know that Best Buy’s sale ends two hours sooner …
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The human brain is made of something like 86 billion interconnected brain cells, or neurons. Intel has now taken a notable step toward a digital equivalent, building a computer system with 8 million digital neurons. The system, called Pohoiki Beach, is packed with 64 of Intel Labs’ Loihi chips and will be available to researchers who can help the chipmaker …
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When Microsoft released its Surface Headphones last year, I thought it might have trouble selling its first noise-canceling headphones for the same price — $350 — as highly regarded competing products from Bose and Sony. Most stores are now selling them for $250, but for Prime Day, Amazon has them for $190. You can read my full Surface Headphones review here. Note that …
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Here’s a preview of the new features that could make the 2020 iPhone Apple’s top seller according to the rumors — and more bad news about TouchID on this year’s iPhone 11. In this week’s Apple Core roundup we’re also looking at the next-generation AirPods, which could launch a lot sooner than we expected, and the latest MacBook updates Apple …
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