Unlike the sometimes jarring changes that come when Microsoft or Apple update their operating systems, Google’s Chrome OS updates are frequent and gradual. Even with the release of update 100, the biggest change might go unnoticed, depending on how you access your Chromebook’s apps. Chromebook’s Launcher, also known as the app drawer, has a new …
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Landmark European Union legislation could mean WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Apple’s iMessage will have to let their users communicate with one another. Approved by EU members on Friday and awaiting official adoption, the Digital Markets Act is aimed at regulating massive “gatekeeper” providers, requiring them to exchange more information between services and provide space for smaller platforms to thrive in …
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Google is rolling out a revamped version of its Google Workspace collection of productivity and collaboration tools. The updates include a feature that lets you share your availability with clients on a dedicated booking page and then schedule meetings at opportune times, even with people who don’t have a Google account. First introduced to paid Workspace Individual users in June …
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Google is using new artificial intelligence designed to understand the intent behind search inquiries, technology the search giant hopes will deliver more relevant results for people seeking help during personal crises. On Wednesday, Google said in a blog post it would begin implementing MUM, an AI model that more accurately detects “a wider range of personal crisis searches,” in the …
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Apple’s live streaming of Friday night baseball games will begin during the first weekend of the MLB season. On Tuesday the tech giant announced the initial 12-week schedule for its new MLB partnership, with the first doubleheader set for April 8 featuring the New York Mets at Washington Nationals at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) followed by the Houston …
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Update: This one-day deal has expired and the price has gone back up to full retail pricing. With hundreds of models available and prices ranging well into the thousands, shopping for a new laptop can be pretty intimidating. Sometimes, all you’re looking for is a simple, user-friendly machine that’s good for surfing the web and taking care of light online …
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Now is a great time for an entertainment upgrade. This Google TV is packed with features, including built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast, to make streaming easier than ever. You can even control compatible smart home devices from your TV. Right now, save $150 off the TCL 4-Series 50-inch LED 4K UHD smart Google TV at Best Buy. This deal ends …
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Europe reached a key milestone Thursday in the renegotiation of its rules governing the tech industry, announcing agreement on the upcoming Digital Markets Act between the European Parliament and EU member states. The legislation amounts to an overhaul of antitrust rules in Europe and will give the EU more power to rein tech giants. The foremost example of this is …
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We already have seen plenty of OnePlus‘ 10 Pro 5G, but now it is set to expand to regions beyond China. On Thursday the Chinese phone-maker announced that its latest flagship device will come to the US, Europe and India with a launch event scheduled for March 31 at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT). OnePlus says it will use …
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Apple argued in court papers Thursday that appeals filings by Epic Games don’t point to legal errors by a US District Court judge who ruled last year that the iPhone maker hadn’t violated antitrust laws with its App Store. Instead, Apple cited the many times the judge said Epic had “failed to demonstrate,” “failed to show” and “failed to prove” the …
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