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Microsoft releases a final preview for Windows 10's October update

Posted: 19 Sep 2020 03:53 AM PDT

The Windows 10 20H2 update will arrive next month with a few new features, like a visually refreshed Start menu, improved notifications, preinstalled Chromium Edge browser and the ability to Alt+Tab through Edge tabs. It's also bringing more of the f...

Minor emoji update for 2021 adds 200 skintone variants for couples

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 11:14 PM PDT

The Unicode Consortium has unveiled a relatively minor emoji update that would still add 217 options to your selection next year. Emoji 13.1 comes with seven brand new images: a heart on fire, a heart with bandages, a woman with beard, a gender-neutr...

Porsche debuts its Taycan safety car at Le Mans

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 07:59 PM PDT

This weekend will see the running of the 88th 24 Hours of Le Mans race, but before that starts, the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland will run a 45-minute support race. During that event, while the race vehicles will be petrol burning Porsche 911 GT3 C...

Deezer's country selector lets you listen to music and podcasts like a local

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 04:40 PM PDT

You may not get a chance to physically travel anytime soon, but if you're Deezer subscriber, the music streaming service is giving you an alternative way to experience the music and culture of another country. The platform has introduced a country se...

NBCU's new deal with Roku will bring Peacock to the streaming platform

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 03:26 PM PDT

Just a few hours ago it looked like the fight between NBCUniversal and Roku would get ugly, and even see the Comcast-owned network's other channels disappear from streaming boxes and sticks. But now the two have patched things up, and announced that...

What we know about Trump’s ‘ban’ on TikTok and WeChat

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 02:35 PM PDT

When the Department of Commerce said Friday that it would soon bar all new downloads of WeChat and TikTok from US App Stores, it marked the latest escalation in the weeks-long saga over TikTok's future in America. The drama has been playing out since...

The Wayback Machine and Cloudflare team up to keep websites online

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 01:35 PM PDT

The saying goes, "the internet is forever." Now, the Wayback Machine and Cloudflare are doing their part to strengthen that adage. The two are joining forces to ensure more web pages are archived, according to a post on the Internet Archive blog.The...

Sennheiser CX 400BT review: Great-sounding mid-range wireless earbuds

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 01:00 PM PDT

Unlike a lot of headphone companies, Sennheiser has taken a more measured approach to true wireless earbuds. Thus far, it has only introduced two models, with the second being an improved version of the first. Both of those Momentum True Wireless set...

Canadian police charged a Tesla owner for sleeping while driving

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 12:51 PM PDT

Police in Canada say they recently charged a Tesla Model S owner with driving dangerously for sleeping at his car's wheel. In July, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) say they responded to a speeding complaint on Highway 2 near Ponoka — a town...

The best deals we found this week: $50 off AirPods Pro and more

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 11:00 AM PDT

This week was jam-packed with new product announcements but we also got a couple of good deals, too. Apple's AirPods Pro remain at their lowest price ever — only $199 — and the latest MacBook Air is $100 off. Those in need of a new smartphone can gra...

'Cyberpunk 2077' won't require a high-end gaming rig

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 10:18 AM PDT

In the latest edition of Night City Wire, CD Projekt Red revealed the minimum and recommended PC specs for Cyberpunk 2077. The good news is you won't need a high-end gaming rig for it to run decently — so don't worry too much if you missed out on the...

The latest Chromecast leak shows remote in full detail

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 09:51 AM PDT

Google is planning to reveal its new Chromecast at a big hardware event on September 30th. Thanks to one insider, we've already learned what the new dongle will look like. Now, thanks to another leak, we know what the remote will look like too. 9to5G...

The 8th-generation iPad is already $30 off at Walmart

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 09:44 AM PDT

Yes, you read that correctly. Apple's new 8th-generation iPad is discounted to $299 at Walmart just a couple of days after being announced. Earlier this week, Apple revealed the latest version of its base iPad, along with a new iPad Air and new Apple...

DC Universe will become a comics-only service on January 21st

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 09:04 AM PDT

DC Comics plans to "relaunch" its streaming service DC Universe as DC Universe Infinite, a comics-only subscription service. Since 2018, DC fans have been able to access comics, movies and TV shows through the DC Universe app, but last month, we lear...

Ubisoft plans to show 'Beyond Good & Evil 2' gameplay next year

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:10 AM PDT

Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been in the works for many years, but it'll be quite a while yet before Ubisoft unleashes the long-awaited prequel. There's still no sign of a release window for the "Space Pirate Fantasy," which Ubisoft formally announce...

Comcast may force Roku to drop some NBCUniversal channels

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 07:20 AM PDT

Comcast-owned NBCUniversal is threatening to pull its TV Everywhere channels from Roku, Variety reports. According to a Roku spokesperson, Comcast is trying to force Roku to distribute the new Peacock streaming service on "unreasonable terms."NBCUniv...

Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ review: Samsung’s best can’t fix Android’s flaws

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 06:00 AM PDT

For years, Samsung has been trying to make the perfect 2-in-1. It seems to have given up on the Windows-based Galaxy Book line to focus on the Galaxy Tab. That probably has something to do with Android's far larger app library. But Google's OS is not...

Podcast: Apple Watch Series 6, Oculus Quest 2, RTX 3080 and more!

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 05:30 AM PDT

This week, it's (almost) all about Apple as Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Valentina Palladino to dive into Apple's event on Tuesday. Is the new Apple Watch Series 6 impressive? Is $279 for the Watch SE a good price? Then, Devindra tells us abou...

The best wireless earbuds you can buy right now

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 05:01 AM PDT

Over the span of about two years, true wireless earbuds made a massive leap. Companies figured out the battery life equation while also coaxing better sound out of smaller, more comfortable designs. You no longer have to worry about charging during t...

TikTok and WeChat will be banned from US app stores on Sunday

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 04:53 AM PDT

TikTok and WeChat will be banned from US app stores starting on Sunday, September 20th, the US Department of Commerce (DoC) has announced. The Chinese-owned apps from Tencent and ByteDance will not only be banned from the iOS App Store and Google's P...
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