Privacy-focused companies, including DuckDuckGo, Mozilla and Brave, sent a letter to members of Congress on Tuesday asking them to vote as soon as possible on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. The legislation would ban companies from promoting their own products on their platforms over their competitors. That means, if passed, when you search for a product on …
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Peacock TV is NBCUniversal’s US streaming app, with tens of thousands of hours of free programming, plus more shows, movies, sports and originals if you pay. Monday, Peacock is the only place in the US to stream the 2022 Emmy Awards ceremony live — but only if you have one of the paid, premium subscriptions. Also paywalled on Peacock are Premier League matches; …
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Roku is updating the tech in its cheapest streaming device, the Roku Express. The refreshed Express, coming in mid-October, adds dual-band Wi-Fi for enhanced internet speeds, along with a new processor and more storage so that channels can launch more quickly. The streaming device will cost $30 and is available to preorder now through the Roku, Walmart and Amazon websites. The …
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Google on Monday closed its acquisition of Mandiant, one of the biggest players in the cybersecurity industry, for about $5.4 billion. The addition of Mandiant significantly expands Google’s security capabilities, Google said in a blog post. Mandiant will also boost its access to threat intelligence and allow it to offer customers more in the form of end-to-end security covering both cloud and …
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Sonos is the OG of multiroom audio, letting you listen to music around your home over a stable Wi-Fi connection, rather than spotty Bluetooth. It has expanded its lineup over the years and now offers a wide range of speakers, from outdoor and tabletop speakers to soundbars and subwoofers. Sonos has long been known for its stellar sound quality, and …
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Google will no longer be developing the Pixelbook laptop, according to a report Monday from The Verge. The report, citing an unnamed source, said that the tech giant has canceled all plans to release the next version of the Pixelbook, and is also transferring the employees building the computer to other teams across the company. The next Pixelbook was rumored for …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s new iPhone 14 line debuted last week, and with it came a few more looks at iOS 16 ahead of Monday’s public release. Previously in beta, iOS 16 brings a lot of changes to the iPhone including photo-editing tricks, the …
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Having a mini projector means you no longer need bulky gear or a big budget for a big screen. The best small, portable projectors let you spend movie nights inside a pillow fort, in the backyard or even out in the wilderness. These products can fit easily in any backpack, and some are small enough to fit in your pocket. Whether you …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. With school back in session, a reliable laptop is a crucial piece of equipment necessary for setting your student up for success. That’s why we’ve gathered our picks for the best laptop for high school students covering options across all the major operating systems including …
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Video conferencing on Zoom, Google Meet and the likes is no longer novel. Working from home and distance learning are here to stay. If you haven’t already, it’s important to get a quality webcam and set up the rest of your telecommuting gear so that you look and sound your best during remote meetings. Part of this means learning the fundamentals of …
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