Despite a government shutdown, the IRS has confirmed that it will still collect taxes in 2019. Sigh. This year, tax season kicks off on Jan. 28, the first day you can file your 2018 taxes. Whether you decide to e-file or mail in your tax return, there’s an online tax prep tool that can help guide you …
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Apple’s given fans that are eagerly anticipating its long-delayed AirPower wireless charging pad another scrap of hope. When the listing for the new iPhone XS Smart Battery Case went live, it said, “The Smart Battery Case is compatible with AirPower Wireless Charging Mat and other Qi‑certified chargers.” That sentence soon disappeared from the site in most regions, but as of …
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The two best teams in the NFC — the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints — will face off to determine the conference champion to advance to Super Bowl LIII. It’s a battle of the old guard vs. the young bucks. Veteran QB Drew Brees and long-time head coach Sean Payton won the first Super Bowl for New Orleans …
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A Star is Born is now streaming. On Tuesday, the movie was made available for digital purchase in the US and Australia. If you have yet to catch the box-office smash hit and awards favorite starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (or want to watch it again and again), you can now watch the fourth iteration of this classic tearjerker …
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Like pizza? If you’re a Sprint customer, there’s a free one coming your way. Today. Right now. My Sprint Rewards is a brand-new perks program that appears to compete directly with the popular T-Mobile Tuesdays — or perhaps to dovetail, given the planned merger of the two carriers (which is still on hold for now). See it at Sprint To …
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Yesterday I shared a deal on a desk and a desk chair. Today, let’s talk about how to improve your posture while you’re sitting there. I’ll preface this by saying that I’m a pretty typical desk-bound worker (because writer, duh). And I’ve definitely experienced my share of neck and shoulder pain — some of it severe. I know my chair …
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The best part of my weekend was the solid hour I spent poring over this book. The actual book. Printed pages and everything. It reminded me of just how much time I usually spend looking at screens — big, small and in between. But, dang it, they’re so entertaining! I mean, have you seen Travelers on Netflix? Or relaxed with …
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Dialog Semiconductor reported on Monday that its quarterly sales projection would be at the low end of its target. The German chipmaker, which relies on Apple for about 75 percent of its revenue, said its preliminary revenue for the fourth quarter of 2018 was around $431 million. That compares with the guidance range of $430 million to $470 million given …
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Google is bringing a serious update to its Google Fi network by adding Rich Communication Services to its Messages app. RCS is a big advancement over standard SMS texting. It lets you use read receipts, see when someone else is typing, text over Wi-Fi and send higher-resolution pictures and video. These features have been available in Apple’s iMessages for quite some …
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Are you ready for Super Bowl 2019? We are too! To commemorate this year’s big game we are joining forces with CBS Sports, TV Guide and Chowhound to give away a touchdown-worthy prize package that includes an LG OLED 65C8PUA 65-inch TV, a 6.5 liter air fryer with space-saving flat basket by Chefman, and $125 in gift cards for CBS All …
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