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USB-C upgrade will more than double its power capacity to 240W

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An update to USB-C standard could deliver 240W of power, more than double the connector's current capacity.

Amazon's Eero 6 routers now support Apple HomeKit

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Amazon has rolled out a firmware update for its latest Eero mesh routers that adds support for Apple's HomeKit smart home platform.

US removes Xiaomi from blocklist of Chinese military companies

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A US court has removed Android smartphone maker Xiaomi from a government blocklist of companies with ties to the Chinese military.

WhatsApp sues Indian government over law making private messages 'traceable'

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WhatsApp has sued the Indian government over a new internet law that would force it to make users' message "traceable."

Google's first Street View EV is a Jaguar loaded with air quality sensors

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Over the next twelve months, Jaguar I-Pace EVs outfitted with Google's Street View mapping technology will be driving around Dublin.

Sony is 'strengthening' PlayStation Now as it tries to reach 1 billion people

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Sony's push to reach 1 billion people includes using PlayStation Now to boost PlayStation Plus.

Tesla starts phasing out radar sensors in favor of vision-only Autopilot

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New Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles will rely solely on cameras to feed info for driver assist systems like "Full Self Driving" and Autopilot.

Sling starts beta testing an updated app with Amazon Fire TV owners

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Currently available to select individuals who access the streaming TV service through Amazon Fire TV devices, the highlight of the redesign is an updated personalization engine that powers a refreshed home screen.

Valve is reportedly prototyping a Nintendo Switch-like gaming PC

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Evidence that Valve is working on a portable Switch-like device that will allow Steam users to play part of their game library on the go is starting to pile up.

Samsung knocks up to $200 off the new Galaxy Chromebook 2

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Save big on Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 -- get up to $200 off the laptop in Samsung's new sale.

Resident Evil's Jill, Leon and Nemesis are coming to 'Dead by Daylight'

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Nemesis can send out AI-controlled zombies to attack the survivors.

Satya Nadella says Microsoft is working on the 'next generation' of Windows

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Microsoft is working on a version of Windows it plans to detail sometime in the near future.

Philo TV is increasing the price of its streaming plan to $25 per month for new customers

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Starting June 8th, it will cost $25 per month to access the service if you're a new customer.

Sen. Wyden urges government to boost broadband speed targets

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'Miserly speeds and data caps are holding back' telehealth and remote work and schooling, Wyden wrote.

Russia makes good on its threat to fine Google over 'illegal' internet content

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The small fee is a warning shot from Moscow.

DHS will issue mandatory cybersecurity rules for pipeline companies

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Following the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that led to fuel shortages in parts of the US, the federal government plans to impose mandatory cybersecurity regulation on the pipeline industry for the first time.

Amazon accused of illegally raising prices in antitrust lawsuit

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Washington DC AG Karl Racine said the company has used contract provisions to control online retail prices.

Tidal's new Apple Watch app works without an iPhone nearby

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Tidal has released an Apple Watch app that lets you play music while leaving your iPhone at home, including offline tracks.

'Spy Alarm' turns your Switch into an invisible tripwire

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From the people who brought you the hit Nintendo Switch app Calculator.

Microsoft, the Linux Foundation, and others team up to make software sustainable

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Microsoft is still working to go fully carbon negative by the end of the decade, but effectively grappling with climate change isn't just one company's responsibility. As part of its virtual Build developer conference, the folks in Redmond — along with Accenture, GitHub, ThoughtWorks and the Linux Foundation — have announced the launch of the Green Software Foundation to help make software engineering more sustainable.

Razer’s 65-percent gaming keyboard is a solid option that needs refining

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Razer has a new 65 percent keyboard, which ditches the number pad and function keys but keeps the arrows.

Microsoft wants Teams to be your go-to for collaborative apps

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At Build 2021, Microsoft is making a bigger push to make Teams a platform for collaborative apps.

Improve your posture with this $255 height-adjustable standing desk

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The EC1 Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk allows you to control the height of your work surface with a fast, convenient raising mechanism.

Rockstar launches a record label to 'elevate' dance music

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Rockstar Games has launched a music label, CircoLoco Records, that aims to meld video game music with real-world dance culture.

Panasonic's GH5 II refresh boosts 4K video quality and adds live streaming

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Panasonic has unveiled the GH5 II, a refreshed version of its stalwart GH5 video and vlogging camera.
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