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Dolby Voice is here to make your conference calls suck less

At CES 2021, Dolby has announced new tech for laptops called Voice that will improve your conference calls' audio.
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LG’s swanky, futuristic bed concept has a pop-up transparent OLED TV on the end

At CES 2021, LG is showing off a transparent 55-inch OLED TV that sits at and rolls up from the foot of a bed.
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WhatsApp cracks down on coronavirus misinformation with stricter forward limits

WhatsApp announced starting today a message that has been already shared five times or over, will only be allowed to be forwarded to one person at a time.
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WhatsApp may soon let you send disappearing messages in private chats

WhatsApp is reportedly conducting trials for a new "Delete messages" option that will let you send self-destructing messages in private conversations.
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I can’t take my eyes off my email inbox. So I turned it into a to-do app

My task manager was always overflowing, but my email inbox was clean and organized, so I decided to start using my inbox as a task manager. Here's how.
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2020 forced Big Social to address its flaws, but it’s too late for an easy fix

Between a global pandemic, social/cultural upheaval, and mounting political problems, 2020 put plenty of pressure on social media giants to face their flaws
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Why do you see ads for stuff you’ve already bought?

Right now, you're probably seeing ads for all the stuff you already bought for Christmas. Curious why that happens? We did some digging to find out.
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Practically every major social app has a Stories function now. This is why

Snapchat popularized the idea of ephemeral social media years ago, but now the feature is is popping up in dozens of other platforms. Here's why.
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Latest iPad Air at cheapest-ever price for Cyber Monday

Apple's latest mid-range tablet is available for $40 less in this year's iPad Air Cyber Monday deals.

You can buy a MacBook Air for just $530 at Amazon for Black Friday

Apple's MacBook Air is available at $529, one of its lowest prices ever in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
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Dell Prime Day Sale 2020: 7 deals you can’t afford to miss

Dell has discounted its whole range of laptops for Prime Day 2020. Here are the best offers you should look into.
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Why you should buy the Dell XPS 13 over any other laptop right now

The Dell XPS 13 Touch is one of the best all-around laptops on the market and it's available at a bargain during Prime Day 2020 sale.
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11 last minute Apple deals to shop before Prime Day ends

Apple has discounted a host of its products for Prime Day 2020 on Amazon including the AirPods Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
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How artists and activists are using deepfakes as a force for good

Deepfakes aren't just being used to create porn and misinformation. Nowadays, creators all over the globe are using the tech for prosocial endeavors
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Amazon drops early Prime Day deal on HP Chromebook — now under $300

In an early Prime Day 2020 deal, Amazon has discounted one of the cheapest Chromebooks, the HP Chromebook 11, by 11% to $261
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Facebook’s new privacy tool convinced me to delete my account

You already know Facebook tracks you but this tool will make you worry about your privacy like never before. Here's why it convinced me to delete my account.
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Google is bringing desktop Windows apps to Chromebooks

Google is partnering with software maker Parallels to bring support for legacy, desktop Windows apps like Microsoft Office to Chromebook enterprise users.
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Google Chrome’s new Tab Groups will bring some order to your tab chaos

Google Chrome now lets you group tabs and color-code them so that they're easier to find. The new update also brings new tablet gestures for Chromebooks.
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Technology is easier than ever to use — and it’s making us miserable

Frictionless experiences have long been a top priority for interface designers, but the war on friction has led to some unintended consequences

Quit losing things: Score a free Google Nest Mini on these Tile Tracker combos

Best Buy is throwing in a free Google Nest Mini -- which normally sells for $50 and is currently retailing for $19 -- with a handful of combo packs of Tile’s latest trackers. The deal is available on Tile Sticker and Mate 4-packs and a bunch of mixed combos.
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Will Apple’s ‘eco-friendly’ plan to nix chargers actually help the environment?

Apple claims its decision to discontinue shipping charger bricks with new iPhones was ecologically motivated. But how much of an impact will it really have?
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Amazon One turns your palm into a contactless credit card

Amazon has introduced a new biometric technology for offline stores that lets you verify credit card purchases by scanning your palm.

Mobile World Congress 2021 postponed to late June due to COVID-19

GSMA has announced it's postponing the Mobile World Congress 2021, which was originally set to take place in March, to late June.
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TikTok took down over 104 million videos in the first half of 2020

TikTok says it removed more than 104 million videos globally in the first half of 2020 for violating its content guidelines.
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Bytedance says it will own 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting Trump’s claims

Bytedance, the China-based startup that owns TikTok, said that it will retain 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims.
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Judge’s ruling won’t bring Fortnite back to the App Store

The court has ruled that since it affects third-party developers, Apple can't revoke Epic Games' developer account. Fortnite will remain blocked on iOS.
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Safari’s new update can tell which websites have tracked you in the past

Apple is now rolling out the latest update for its browser for Mac, Safari 14, with a range of visual refreshes and a new privacy report tool.
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Google Duo now lets you share your Android screen in video calls

Google has rolled out a new update for its internet calling app, Duo, that lets you share your Android screen during one-on-one video chats.
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Why Sony may produce fewer PS5 units than planned

Sony will reportedly manufacture fewer PlayStation 5 units than planned in the first fiscal year due to production issues with its updated processor.
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What happens if Trump bans TikTok?

Only a few days away from the selling deadline, TikTok may not get approval for a deal in time. What happens next?
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Trump says TikTok won’t get a deadline extension to sell its U.S. operations

President Donald Trump said there will be no extension for TikTok, and it will be banned if it doesn't finalize a U.S. sale before the deadline.
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China’s new data security initiative urges tech firms to not install backdoors

China has announced a new global data security initiative that urges tech companies to not install backdoors and respect other countries' privacy rules.
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TikTok’s new Stitch feature lets you quote other creators’ videos in your posts

TikTok is now rolling out a new editing feature called Stitch that lets you feature up to five seconds of any other existing video in your own posts.
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Apple’s iPhone 11 has been the bestselling smartphone of 2020 so far

A new report claims Apple's iPhone 11 was the bestselling phone in the first half of 2020 followed by Samsung's midrange Galaxy A52.
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China’s tightened grip on TikTok’s algorithm could seriously cripple a U.S. sale

TikTok's U.S. sale may have hit another roadblock as prospective buyers scramble to figure out ways to comply with China's updated tech export rules.
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Facebook will limit forwards on Messenger to tackle misinformation

Facebook is rolling out a new update to Messenger that will limit message forwards to no more than five people at a time.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy A42, a budget 5G smartphone, and Trio wireless charger

Samsung has announced three new products, including its most affordable 5G smartphone yet, the Galaxy A42, plus the Trio wireless charger and Tab A7 tablet.
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Zoom had a blockbuster quarter as revenue more than quadruples

In its latest earnings report, Zoom said its revenue grew by more than four times in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year.