What’s happening Google and Spotify struck a deal that allows subscribers to use the streaming service’s payment system, a major break in the way app stores have run. Why it matters If Google expands the program, developers and users could have more control over how payments inside mobile apps are made, potentially making transactions cheaper. …
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The streaming device market is exploding right now, with tons of big companies like Google, Apple and Amazon getting in on the action. There’s a huge range of models available, with some of the most advanced devices listing for over $100. But if you’re just after a simple plug-in that lets you access all your favorite streaming services, then we …
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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 on Wednesday inched a step closer to replacing real-world wallets with the one on its iPhone, opening up its digital driver’s license and state ID program in Arizona. The initiative, built into Apple’s iOS 15 software that powers modern iPhones, was announced last summer and will expand to Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio and Puerto Rico “soon.” “We’re thrilled to …
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Your Roku is getting a software update. On Tuesday, Roku debuted its new operating system, Roku OS 11. The new OS doesn’t offer too many upgrades from version 10.5, which was released in September. But it does add the ability to upload photos to use as the screensaver on your device. Users will be able to transfer images directly to their …
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Carl Pei’s tech company Nothing will unveil its first smartphone, the Phone 1, this summer, the entrepreneur announced at an event on Wednesday. The phone will run on Nothing OS, which the company said will distill “the best features of pure Android.” If you’re interested in getting a glimpse, a first preview of the OS will be available via its …
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Okta, an authentication service used widely across the globe, is investigating a data breach Tuesday morning after hackers posted screenshots claiming to show the company’s internal systems. Any hack impacting Okta could have rippling ramifications for the other companies and organizations that rely on Okta’s authentication services to access their own systems. As listed on Okta’s website, JetBlue, Grubhub, T-Mobile, Peloton …
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Google “explicitly and repeatedly” told employees to shield business documents from being revealed in court through the use of false requests for legal advice, the US Justice Department alleged in a court document filed Monday. The allegation, reported earlier by Axios, is part of the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google, in which it accuses the tech giant of illegally holding monopolies …
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Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro now are capable of connecting to Verizon’s faster C-band 5G network. On Monday, the software giant announced that it is rolling out an update to enable support for the faster 5G connection on its Pixel 6 line of devices that connect to Verizon’s network. The carrier’s C-band network, what it calls “5G Ultra Wideband,” …
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While bigger companies like Amazon, Google and Apple all have their own streaming devices on the market right now, Roku still remains our favorite brand out there when it comes to streaming. In fact, in three head-to-head comparisons against Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV and the Apple TV 4K, the comparable Roku device won out each time. And …
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