President Donald Trump on Thursday said there will be no postponement of the deadline for popular video app TikTok to find a new owner or face a ban in the US. “There’ll be no extension of the TikTok deadline,” Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One on Thursday. “It’ll either be closed up or …
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Zoom’s videoconferencing apps have become essential for some schools and businesses looking to stay connected during the pandemic, but the company’s rise has also seen it dealing with security challenges. In a bid to make its service more secure, Zoom Video Communications on Thursday began expanding support for two-factor authentication for logging in to its platform. As detailed in a …
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What’s old is new again. In an era of remakes, reboots and the return of retro tech, PC brand Gateway is also making a comeback. The company said Wednesday that it’s returning with a new line of laptops and tablets exclusively at Walmart. The products range from mainstream laptops to two-in-ones to the Ultra Slim series. The laptops are powered …
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Surprising virtually no one, Microsoft has announced that the upcoming Xbox Series S game console will cost $300 (£250, AU$499), and that the more-hyped Xbox Series X will be $500 (£450, AU$749). Now that we have a better idea of the specs and differences between each system, it certainly looks to me like the smaller, somewhat less capable little brother is the better deal of …
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It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft is officially back in the smartphone business with the launch of its foldable Surface Duo. Announced last October, the company’s new foldable phone takes the form of a two-screened Android device (yes, Android) joined together with a hinge that allows it to open up like a book. Microsoft says the two screens …
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Yubico on Wednesday released a new hardware security key, the $55 YubiKey 5C NFC, that brings new logon abilities to people who want a single key that works with their laptops and phones. It can plug into a USB-C port or link wirelessly with NFC (near-field communications) for what’s considered one of the strongest forms of authentication today. Sweden-based Yubico …
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Update, Nov. 5: Read our reviews of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox Series X console will arrive Nov. 10 and cost $500 (£450, AU$749), the company announced Wednesday. That’s the same launch day as the stripped-down Xbox Series S, which will cost $300 (£250, AU$499). See Xbox Series X at Amazon You’ll be able to preorder both consoles starting Sept. 22. The consoles will launch without Halo …
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Zoom is expanding its massive video chat presence to several smart display devices, as COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the US and keep many people working and socializing from home. In the coming months, you’ll be able to video chat on Zoom via your Amazon Echo Show devices, Google Nest smart displays and the Facebook Portal, the company said in …
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YouTuber Brad Sams on Monday leaked an image of the long-rumored Xbox Series S — a cheaper, less feature-heavy version of the next-generation console the Xbox Series X — along with a price: $299. After a few hours of speculation, Microsoft tweeted a confirmation. Then it revealed the Nov. 10 release date on Tuesday. The Xbox Series S will be all-digital, have …
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Apple has set the date for its next event. The company’s latest devices — which will likely include the sixth-generation Apple Watch and a new iPad — will be unveiled on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. PT. Like Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the event will be held entirely online amid continued concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Apple’s event will be streamed via …
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