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From CNET. Are body cameras making a difference? We explain how they work, the costs, and why they’re not the cure-all many had hoped for improving police behavior and accountability and building community trust. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on…
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From Reviews.org. Craig is joined by Jared Newman of TechHive to discuss the big but gradual shift in Roku’s identity, as well as some other streaming headlines of the day. Sign up for Jared’s Cord Cutter Weekly newsletter here: https://jarednewman.com/cordcutterweekly/
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From The Verge. The NBA bought 2,000 Oura smart rings from wearable company Oura Health as part of its COVID-19 prevention plan. The league wants to use the rings to flag any athlete who might be getting sick. However, there isn’t any evidence that wearables can predict illness. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XhXzgS If you buy something…
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From Tech Insider. NASA just launched its Mars rover Perseverance, perched atop an Atlas V5 rocket. But NASA wasn’t alone….In the past two weeks, China launched its Tianwen-1 mission, and the United Arab Emirates launched its Hope Probe, all headed to Mars. These spacecraft will travel over 400 million kilometers before reaching their destination around…
From CNET. Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai were grilled in congress about everything from conspiracy videos to app pricing. Here are the big moments you need to see. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet…
From The Verge. CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google testified before Congress in the tech antitrust hearing. Lawmakers squared off with the chief executives of the tech industry’s four most powerful players. Even though each company is under antitrust scrutiny for different reasons, the committee used this week’s hearing to point out similarities between…
From CNET. Facebook’s CEO testfied before a House Judiciary subcommittee and got grilled on a slew of topics, including election interference, competition with Snapchat and fighting hate crime. Here are the best moments from the hearing. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow…
From CNET. Amazon’s CEO testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee about whether the company is using its monopoly power to stifle competition. Here are the best moments from the hearing. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us…
From CNET. Pichai testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee about whether the company’s search practices are breaking antitrust laws. Here are the best moments from the hearing. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm
From CNET. Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared today before Congress (House Judiciary Committee) to discuss potential antitrust legislation, their control over items like the iPhone app store, and Apple’s general industry superiority. Committee members grilled Tim Cook on whether Apple is indeed treating competitors and small businesses fairly as they begin to achieve market dominance.…
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From CNET. Ah-ah-ah! We twist apart one of the coolest collectables this year: a talking Jurassic Park Barbasol can with Dennis Nedry hidden inside. Mattel levels up the packaging for all its SDCC 2020 online exclusives — and Nedry finally gets the packaging appreciation he deserves. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the…
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From CNET. The high-tech Mars 2020 rover is about to launch into space (complete with its own helicopter). But how does this one-tonne beast compare to the original, pint-sized rover we sent to Mars in 1997? Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow…
From CNET. It’s time for Samsung to introduce a lot of new gadgets. The company released a teaser showing off five devices in shadow — most likely the new Note, the new Fold, a new Galaxy Watch, earbuds and a tablet. Here’s what you should know! Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the…
From Reviews.org. Tshaka takes us through some of the most popular mid-range phones on the market: the iPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy A51, Moto G Stylus, and TCL 10 Pro. Comparing them on video and sound quality, battery life, storage capacity, and camera performance, we’ve got a pretty clear winner from this bunch. Watch on to…
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From CNET. The Wyze Cam Outdoor home security camera costs just 50 bucks. It’s a weatherproof, battery-powered camera that comes with two weeks of free cloud storage and a built-in microSD card slot. It also has advanced features like time lapse and travel mode, an option that transforms your Wyze camera into a GoPro-esque action…
From CNET. Apple recently released a report urging users to stop closing their MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera because it might damage the laptop’s screen. But what if you’re worried about hackers spying on you through your laptops camera? Is there anything to be worried about? Subscribe to…
From The Verge. The OnePlus Nord is the company’s first serious attempt at a mid-range phone in years. It’s more affordable, but that means OnePlus has had to make some compromises. So has it cut corners in the right places, or does the Nord have one compromise too many? Read the full review here: https://bit.ly/2CH61iH…
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From Reviews.org. Chantel gets back to basic on AT&T TV Now, the live TV streaming service that has taken a back seat during the Hulu Live vs YouTube TV wars. But between price hikes, channels added (and lost), and other changes on competing services, is AT&T TV Now actually looking like a good option? Chantel…
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From The Verge. OnePlus Buds are here. The new $79 earbuds look similar to Apple’s AirPods with a rigid, hard plastic design. They offer good battery life, decent sound, and a cheap way for OnePlus owners to get into true wireless earbuds. Becca Farsace has the full review for the OnePlus Buds. Read the full…
From CNET. The CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google have been called to Washington to answer tough questions about just how much power their companies wield. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm
From CNET. Microsoft’s Xbox Game Showcase revealed the company’s next step for the Xbox ecosystem and just how heavily it relies on its Game Pass subscription service. Team Xbox debuted a number of new titles, including the first-ever look at Halo Infinite gameplay. Jeff Bakalar is here to break down Microsoft’s big event. Xbox Games…
From Reviews.org. Steve does a deep dive into the Frontpoint Home security system’s features and settings. He goes through the entire Frontpoint security system experience from using the app and web portal to connecting a Frontpoint Home security system to smart home devices. We cover the customer web portal experience vs. using the app, notifications,…
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From Reviews.org. Are you thinking about cutting the cord, but you’re hesitant because you don’t want to miss out on Live TV? There are several good options for cord cutters to stream live TV for watching local or cable channels. In this video, we’ll go over a variety of options that range from FREE to…
From CNET. Microsoft will show off new games planned for its Xbox Series X, including Halo Infinite, on July 23 starting at 9 a.m. PT. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm #microsoft #xbox…
From CNET. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust will hear from CEOs Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Sundar Pichai of Google, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Tim Cook of Apple. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on…
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From CNET. The Asus ROG 3 is the most powerful Android phone we’ve ever tested. With a 144Hz refresh rate display, a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and a 6,000-mAh battery, it foreshadows many features we’ll see on Android smartphones later this year and into 2021. The phone is a polished evolution of last year’s Asus…
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From CNET. With a great lineup of specs, 5G as standard and an affordable price tag, the OnePlus Nord is shaping up to be a cracking bit of kit. Shame it’s not coming to the US. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow…
From CNET. Space Perspective wants to be world’s first company offering passenger rides to the stratosphere, on a balloon. Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://cnet.app.link/GWuXq8ExzG Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm
From Reviews.org. Tshaka takes us through 8 practical, everyday hidden tips and tricks that you can use today on your iPhone 11. From productivity to home screen management, these tips are sure to have something new for you. Do you have a favorite hidden trick on your iPhone? Let us know in the comments. ———————…