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Best Buy discounts Apple HomePod and Google Home by up to $100 for Black Friday

Best Buy has slashed $100 off of the Apple HomePod and $50 from the Google Home . The fresh deals bring the Apple HomePod down to $200 from its sticker $300 price and the Google Home is available for $50 instead of its usual $100 cost.
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Keep all your kids busy for 3 months: Grab Amazon FreeTime Unlimited for $1

In addition to deep discounts on its Echo range of devices, Amazon is heavily discounting its subscription service for kids, FreeTime Unlimited, for Black Friday. Three months of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited’s family plan -- which normally would cost you $30 -- is right now available for just a dollar.

Premium Android games like Monument Valley go on sale for Black Friday

A handful of premium Android games have gone on sale on the Google Play Store ahead of Black Friday, including the Monument Valley series. Both Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 are down to $1.50 from their regular $5 and $6 prices, NBA 2K20 is available for a dollar, and more.
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Private data of some Facebook and Twitter users leaked through malicious apps

Facebook and Twitter said private data of “hundreds of their users” was compromised through malicious third-party Android apps. The social media companies were tipped off by a team of security researchers who discovered a SDK allowed developers to access personal information of some of their users.
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New camera mod adds a manual astrophotography switch on Google Pixel phones

A new camera mod adds a dedicated button for manually enabling astrophotography mode on all Google Pixel phones. On top of that, it offers an option called Light Painting which re-engineers the astrophotography mode so that you can capture light-trail shots on the Google Camera app.
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I’m looking forward to an Apple without Jony Ive

Jony Ive announced his departure from Apple about six months ago. Since then, Apple has unveiled a series of hardware products that may signal that the company is no longer obsessed with design, and instead, open to focusing on the essentials over ostentatious features.
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Some Stadia users say their Chromecast Ultra is overheating and abruptly dying

A few Google Stadia’s early adopters report that their Chromecast Ultra has been abruptly shutting down and overheating while in an active game session. The device doesn’t provide any warning, either, leaving players no option to save their progress in the game.
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Facebook’s new, experimental Whale app lets you create your own memes

Facebook has released a new app called Whale that lets you create your own memes from scratch. The app debuted on the Canadian iOS app store last week, and comes with a standard set of annotation features that let you add elements such as text, emojis, and filters over images.
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Amazon Music’s free tier arrives on its Android, iOS, FireTV, and web apps

Amazon Music’s free tier is now rolling out to its Android, iOS, FireTV, and web apps. Originally announced earlier this year, the free tier doesn’t offer on-demand access to its music library, but instead limits listeners to a selection of curated playlists and stations.
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Google wants an iMessage Android alternative. RCS won’t help it do that

Google is having another go at building an iMessage alternative for Android with RCS. But its plans have way too many moving parts and already begun to show cracks. Instead, it likely has a better chance of succeeding by merging a simple instant messaging service inside its existing SMS app.
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That’s rich: Apple VP knocks classroom Chromebooks for being cheap

In an interview with CNET, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phil Schiller, dismissed Google's Chromebooks "cheap testing tools." He further added that Chrome OS computers can never inspire kids and believes an iPad or a MacBook will allow a child to be more creative and successful.
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An iOS bug gives Facebook background access to your iPhone’s camera

A new iOS bug allows the Facebook app to access your iPhone’s camera in the background. The issue keeps the camera active in the background when you scroll through your personal feed. The glitch becomes apparent when you open a picture on the Facebook app and swipe it down to return to the feed.
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Switching back to a dumbphone was the smartest thing I’ve ever done

Smartphones are designed to hold our attention, and we often end up spending hours on them each day. I set out to see if a smarter feature phone, like the Nokia 8110, can help us break those habits and restore balance in our digital lives. With support for WhatsApp and more, I really didn't miss my smartphone.
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Pirates are using publishing platform Medium to distribute bootlegged movies

Scammers have been found to be abusing the publishing platform, Medium to distribute bootlegged copies of the latest movies such as Joker. The posts feature links to the video files and a range of search keywords. Most sources lead visitors to registration pages that demand credit card details.

New Apple bug may be sharing your Keychain passwords with Family Sharing members

A new bug in Apple's Family Sharing feature may be sharing your Keychain passwords with family members. A few Apple users say that their Keychain credentials are being synced with the rest of the family members without their permission. The issue will likely require a new patch.
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Third-party devs improperly accessed some Facebook groups’ private data

Facebook has revealed that about 100 third-party app developers had improper access to personal data of several groups’ members, such as their profile pictures and names, despite the fact that the social network overhauled its APIs to prevent this exact behavior last year.
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Google continues to ignore the Chromecast, the best product it ever made

There was no sign of the Google Chromecast at the company's Pixel event. The Chromecast was launched more than six years ago, but remains fundamentally the same. The lack of attention has allowed competitors like Amazon and Roku to prosper. Here's why the Chromecast desperately needs a major upgrade.
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Google is giving away free Home Mini ahead of its Pixel event next week

Google is currently giving away free Home Minis to lucky YouTube Premium and Google Assistant users. The promotion looks to be limited to the United States. While Google is waiving the entire $49 price tag, the lucky users do need to pay for the shipping cost of about $5.
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Opinion: Why my next phone might be an iPhone and not another Google Pixel

The new iPhone 11 phones offer a better camera experience than the Google Pixel 3 as well as stronger battery life.The upcoming Pixel 4 might not be able to compete based on my experience using Pixel phones and based on the leaked rumors about the phone. Here's why I'm likely making the switch to an iPhone.
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PlayStation 4 update expands Remote Play compatibility to all Android phones

Sony is extending PlayStation 4 Remote Play compatibility beyond its own Xperia and iOS phones. The new 7.00 PS4 update will allow any Android phone (5.0 or above) to remotely stream and play their PS4 games. Sony is also doubling the number of members a single party can hold from eight to 16.
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Why iPhone 11’s $699 price tag is the most important news out of Apple’s event

Apple's new iPhone 11 is more affordable than the iPhone XR at launch and hints at Apple's evolving strategy. As Apple continues to lose ground in the smartphone business, it's exploring new avenues to attract buyers -- and analysts expect to see more affordable iPhones in the future.
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Your WhatsApp chats were vulnerable to attacks for months due to GIF exploit

WhatsApp has patched a critical security loophole that left your private messages and media vulnerable to breaches. The bug allowed attackers to remotely access your phone’s storage and all the files it hosts, including your WhatsApp texts, pictures, videos, GIFs, and audio messages.
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Google’s new Personal Safety app will detect car crashes and call 911 for you

Google is reportedly developing a new app called Personal Safety, which will be capable of figuring out when a user is involved in a crash and automatically alert first responders as and emergency contacts on their behalf. The app will depend on data from the GPS and microphone components.
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Uber might let you record the audio of your ride if the driver is being creepy

Uber is testing a new way to make its riders feel safer by allowing them to record their rides. Part of Uber’s Safety Toolkit section, the built-in audio recorder will allow people to record misbehaving drivers or any other conversations where riders may feel uncomfortable.
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TikTok’s creepy new feature lets you search for videos based on people’s faces

You’ll soon be able to look up the faces featured in a TikTok clip. The Bytedance-owned short-form video app is testing a new reverse-image search tool in China. In addition to items such as clothes, the feature will allow you to select a face and browse other videos the person it belongs to appears in.
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Google boots 46 (more) shady apps from the Play Store

Google has removed a staggering 46 apps from China-based developer iHandy without any explanation. With millions of downloads, iHandy’s range of apps offer generic features such as virus protection, selfie filters, virtual keyboards, horoscopes, and more.

iOS 13 bug allows third-party keyboards to upload your data without permission

Apple has warned iOS 13 users of a new security bug that allows installed third-party keyboards to upload and access your data without permission. The issue enables a third-party keyboard like Gboard to grant itself full-access permissions.
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If Facebook wants to stick around, it needs to disappear for a bit

Despite its ongoing privacy and trust battles, Facebook has continued to launch new products, like its line of Portal cameras. But most of them have done more harm than good for its public image. It's time for Facebook to take a leave of absence.
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Pocket Casts goes freemium, adds Plus subscription for diehard podcast fans

One of the best podcast apps on the market, Pocket Casts is shifting to a freemium model. Unlike before, when the podcast-listening app charged a $4 upfront fee, Pocket Casts is now a free download, but it locks a few exclusive perks behind a new “Plus” subscription for diehard podcast listener.
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Oppo’s SuperVOOC charging tech can fill up your phone battery in 30 minutes

Oppo has launched its latest generation of SuperVOOC charging tech, which the China-based phone maker claims it can fill up a 4000mAh battery in 30 minutes. The method is capable of conducting a staggering 65 watts of power into compatible phones, Oppo said.
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You should update the LastPass password manager browser extension immediately

LastPass has patched a loophole that exposed your last used password. Originally reported by a Google security researcher last month, the security flaw allowed malicious websites to trick the browser extension into giving away credentials you entered on a previous site. Here's how to make sure LastPass is updated.
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The next Google Home Mini could have a wall mount and support for hand gestures

Google will reportedly release an upgrade for the Home Mini this fall called the Nest Mini. The new smart speaker will have a wall mount, better sound, and support for hand gestures, all for a similar price as the older Home Mini.
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Leaked Google Pixel 4 promo video shows off a new astrophotography camera mode

The Google Pixel 4 leaks -- both official and unofficial -- keep pouring in as we inch closer to the expected launch period. Now there's a promo video of the phone in action, showing off its impressive new astrophotography features, as well as air gesture controls and a tease of Google's new voice assistant.
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U.S. government orders Google and Apple to identify users of a gun scope app

The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered Google and Apple to turn over personal data of users of a gun scope app. The app, Obsidian 4, is used to remotely operate rifle scopes and is made by by American Technologies Network Corp (ATN), a manufacturing company that specializes in thermal rifle scopes.