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Parler offline following Amazon, Apple, Google bans over Capitol violence content

Amazon, Apple and Google have banned the Parler social networking app from their services and app stores in the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. Parler has been rife with violent comments since before the attack on the Capitol, and Apple and Google say they’ll restore the app only …

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TCL will launch its first television with Google TV this year

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. After releasing its first TVs with Google’s Android TV software last June, at this year’s CES the Chinese electronics giant announced that it will be shipping TVs in 2021 that run on the search giant’s new Google TV software. It is unclear …

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Sony’s streaming speakers offer premium design and 360 Reality Audio support

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Sony has announced a premium set of streaming speakers during CES, the SRS-RA3000 and the SRS-RA5000, which offer both Chromecast built-in and 360 Reality Audio support. Both Sony models offer top-mounted controls and while the entry-level RA3000 is humidity resistant — …

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LG unveils UltraFine OLED Pro monitor at CES 2021

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. LG on Monday at CES 2021 revealed its UltraFine OLED Pro monitor, intended for professionals who work across fields including video, photography and gaming. The 31.5-inch monitor announced during LG’s event at this year’s online-only CES has a 3,840×2,160 4K display. …

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JBL launches new wireless earbuds for CES 2021 to compete with AirPods Pro

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. In advance of CES 2021, JBL unveiled several new true-wireless earbuds, including the stylish Live Pro Plus ($180), which feature active noise canceling and are designed to compete with Apple’s AirPods Pro, and the Live Free NC Plus ($150), a stem-free model …

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Samsung’s busy 2021 starts with CES and Galaxy S21 launch

An expanded foldables lineup. More 5G phones. Smarter gadgets. Computers, TVs, home appliances and a host of other devices. Maybe even lower prices. After a crazy 2020, this new year could be one of Samsung’s busiest yet.  To take advantage of the opportunity 2021 brings, the South Korean company needs to be bolder to regain its status as an innovation …

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Capitol Hill violence stokes ire at Facebook, Google and Twitter

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Twitter will likely face increased scrutiny for their role in the buildup to the deadly riots at the US Capitol this week. With Democrats about to control both the Senate and the House of Representatives, there’s renewed focus on regulation to tamp down the social media platforms’ outsized reach and influence.  The violence that erupted …

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CES 2021 prediction: 5G talk will dominate this year’s virtual conference

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. CES 2021 is filled with loads of uncertainties. How does the show replace the excitement of hands-on time with gadgets when everything is remote? Is there anything worth tuning in for? Will the heavy hitters of the tech industry show up? …

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Friday deals: HP Chromebook $169, 24

Apropos of absolutely nothing, there’s a cult-classic comedy on sale at Amazon right now: Mike Judge’s Idiocracy is just $5 to buy (versus $4 to rent). Dare I say it’s a no-brainer at this price? See it at Amazon I’m a big, big Mike Judge fan: King of the Hill, Office Space, Silicon Valley. It’s been well over a decade …

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The Cheapskate Show podcast: New life for old phones, laptops and tablets

We’re back! Welcome to season two of The Cheapskate Show, the podcast that’s all about saving you money. This week, we’ve got three great topics: Got old hardware sitting around? You might be surprised what you can do with a seemingly outdated phone, laptop or tablet.  Wyze just dropped its $50 over-the-ear headphones, which include active noise-canceling. Can they possibly rival …

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