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Google: Bye

Googlers upset by the company’s decision to remove bidets at its California offices may soon have a new option. Tushy, a bidet specialist company, stepped into the steaming pile of controversy earlier this week, offering in an open letter to send Google its travel bidets to help employees “wash away those pesky poop particles.” The …

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WatchOS 8.5 Is Here, With a Few Nifty New Features for Your Apple Watch

Alongside Apple’s iOS 15.4 update for the iPhone, which brought new emoji, anti-stalking features for AirTags and a gender-neutral Siri voice (plus a fix for a battery drain issue in the subsequent iOS 15.4.1 release), the company also released a software update for its Apple Watch. The software, which wasn’t highlighted during the company’s “Peek Performance” event in March, is primarily focused …

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Apple Fitness Plus: Our Guide to Setting Up Apple’s Subscription Exercise App

If you’ve got an Apple Watch ($349 at eBay) strapped to your wrist, Apple’s workout service Fitness Plus can help you pump up your heart rate from the comfort of your home. In addition to displaying exercise metrics and guiding you through workouts, Fitness Plus also offers some cool quirks — like the Time to Walk feature, in which celebrities like Dolly Parton will tell …

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Sorry, Foldable Fans: Apple’s Rumored iPhone Flip Might Not Arrive Until 2025

Even as Samsung and Motorola have introduced foldable Android phones such as the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Motorola Razr reboot, Apple hasn’t come out with a foldable of its own. For years, we’ve been following reports of a foldable iPhone, possibly called the iPhone Flip. But the latest rumors say Apple might not enter the foldable ring until 2025.  Way back in …

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Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Mask Using Face ID. Here’s How

When you’re in a public place that requires you to wear a mask and you need to use Face ID, it can be uncomfortable pulling your mask down to get into your iPhone. Instead, you probably just type in your passcode. However, thanks to iOS 15.4, you can finally use Face ID and keep your mask on. As long as you have …

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Apple Gets Support From Former National Security Officials in Fortnite Case

Apple gained support in its argument for control of its App Store Thursday. In a series of filings related to Apple’s ongoing court case with Fortnite maker Epic Games, a group of former national security officials, developers and business advocacy groups largely said that the courts should not hamper Apple’s approach to managing apps on its iPhones and iPads. The …

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World Backup Day Deals: Save Big on Flash Drives, SSDs and More

You can never have too much extra storage. Whether it’s a tiny flash drive in your drawer, or a massive external hard drive tucked away in your closet, when you need that backup data it can be a lifesaver. And what better day to grab some extra external storage than today, World Backup Day? To help celebrate this momentous occasion, …

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A Spam Text From Your Own Number? Don’t Get Phished

Have you received a dubious text message that looks like it came from your own number? You’re not alone. Many Verizon customers reported getting similar messages this week, encouraging them to click an obscure link for a gift. The carrier says it’s working with police to stop these texts. “Verizon is aware that bad actors are sending spam text messages to some …

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Apple Expands Small Business Subscription Service, Adds AppleCare Plus Option

Apple said it will begin accepting signups for its Apple Business Essentials service, a program it began testing last year that’s designed to help small businesses with up to 500 employees manage their iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.  The new program starts at $3 per month per device or $7 per month per user with up to three devices, and …

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Zoom: How to Use Animal Avatars, Twitch Streaming and More

Zoom recently released its version 5.10 update, which offers more ways for people to connect via video chat. Now, the popular video conferencing app allows people to livestream on Twitch, record and send video messages in Zoom chat, use animal avatars in meetings and more. Particularly since the beginning of the pandemic, Zoom has been an easy way for people to stay …

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