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The federal law banning TikTok has revealed a major schism among American tech companies: Some are willing to flout the law — and some, including Apple and Google, are not.
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The company is pushing back on the claims, stating Apple Watch bands are "safe for users to wear."
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The extremely popular strategy game Endless Legend is finally getting a sequel, ten whole years after the original game began blowing up sales charts. Developer Amplitude Studios, who made the first one, just dropped a trailer for Endless Legend 2 and it looks pretty darned cool.
This game and its sequel fall under the "4X" sub-genre of strategy games, meaning the crux of the gameplay involves building an empire of some kind. The Civilization titles are a great example of 4X strategy. 4X actually stands for eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate. I guess "4E" just didn't have the same vibe.
In any event, Endless Legend 2 is set in a new location, the oceanic world of Saiadha. The trailer hints at the mysterious nature of this world and showcases the refined gameplay mechanics. It also looks like players could stumble upon an imprisoned god during campaigns. Good times.
Players can adopt the role of various factions in the game, many of which are shown off in the trailer. There's a human-like race, an insectoid race and a centaur-like race, among others.
Here's more good news for fans of the original. While Amplitude hasn't announced a release date yet, it did say that it will enter
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 iOS 18 adoption is on pace with iOS 17 adoption last year, according to ?iOS 18? adoption statistics provided by Apple. ?iOS 18? is installed on 76 percent of iPhones introduced in the last four years, while 63 percent of iPads from the last four years are running iPadOS 18.
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Let the Robots do the hard work with nearly 50% off on this Roomba Combo Vacuum and Mop.
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The MacRumors Show is back for 2025! On this week's episode, we look at how Samsung's latest announcements challenge Apple.
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While a billion people have better access to our digital world, billions more still lack access to these critical digital tools.
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 A private account on social media platform X today leaked the final build number for Apple's upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates: 22D61. That is a very slight change compared to the 22D60 build number for the iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 Release Candidates, which are essentially the final beta versions of each update.
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The major services keep getting pricier. Can you stream without going broke?
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Not all Fire TV Sticks are created equal. After testing numerous models, we've narrowed down the best. Check out our top picks to find the perfect Fire TV Stick for you.
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Are you looking for high-speed internet in the City of Fountains? CNET explores the best home internet in Kansas City.
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If the thought of an audit has ever given you chills, knowing the facts about them might help take the edge off.
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In its year-and-a-half of existence, one of the things that's set Threads apart from Meta's other apps is that the service has been entirely free of the advertising that fills up just about every corner of Facebook and Instagram. That's now about to change. Meta is beginning its first "small test" of ads on Threads, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced, as the company looks to finally start making money off the service.
The ads will appear as image posts in between content in users' feeds and will show up only for "a small percentage of people" in the US and Japan. According to Mosseri, Meta plans to begin with "a handful of brands" in the two countries. "We know there will be plenty of feedback about how we should approach ads, and we are making sure they feel like Threads posts you'd find relevant and interesting," he wrote. "We'll closely monitoring this test before scaling it more broadly, with the goal of getting ads on Threads to a place where they are as interesting as organic content."
It seems that Meta is using its existing advertising infrastructure to bring ads to the app. In a blog post, the company explains that brands can "extend their existing Meta ad campaigns to Threads—without the need for bespoke creative or additional resourcing—by simply checking a box in Ads Manager." The company will also test its "inventory filter" on Threads, which "allows advertisers to control the sensitivity level of the organic content their ads appear next to." That will likely be an important feature for marketers as Meta
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It's Friday, which means it's once again time for us to venture into the discount mines and dig out a few tech deals worth your attention. This week's roundup includes the lowest price in a year for Crucial's X9 Pro, which we consider the best portable SSD for those who want a travel-friendly way to back up their data.
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Right now, you can grab the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite for $63 on Amazon, normally available for $90 but currently on sale for 30 percent off. (This price is for the 11.8-feet option for 55-to-65-inch TVs. The 7.8-feet for 40-to-50-inch TV and 16.4-feet for 75-to-85-inch TV options are also on sale at significantly cut-down prices.)
These RGB backlights sync to your display and change color to match whatever's on your screen. You'll feel more immersed in whatever you're seeing, whether it's the Super Bowl, a movie, or a video game.
All you have to do is mount the camera on top of your TV, then run the LED strip around the rear edges of the TV, making sure to connect the strip to the camera. When you watch, the camera picks up the screen and informs how the lights should change colors. And when your TV turns off, it detects the blank screen and also turns off accordingly.
This is an affordable way to wow everyone who's coming over to watch the Super Bowl with you, and a great way to level up your home media viewing experience. Get the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite on Amazon at a discount while this deal is still available!
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Super Bowl LIX is just a couple of weeks away, which means it's a decent time to be in the market for a new TV. If you're looking to make a living room upgrade, we've picked through Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers to find a few Super Bowl 2025 TV deals that are actually worth your time.
To be candid, most of the discounts below are the result of TVs naturally falling in price around this time of year rather than any Super Bowl-specific sales. Most sets tend to arrive in the spring, drop a little over the summer, get a larger price cut for the holiday season, then gradually become cheaper until they're discontinued the following year. This pattern is starting to take shape again now, and with the likes of Samsung and LG unveiling their latest TVs for 2025 during CES last month, last year's models will probably fall even further in the months ahead.
Still, if you want to upgrade today, a handful of well-reviewed TVs from LG, Sony, Samsung and Hisense are back down to the prices we saw around Black Friday — and in some cases, even cheaper. While we at Engadget do not formally review TVs, we've scoured reviews from other sites we trust to find the good stuff and picked through price histories to ensure the discounts below are actual deals.
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A former USDS employee called the repurposing of the Digital Service into DOGE an "A bureaucratic jiu-jitsu move." It will give Musk and his associates access to unclassified data in every government agency.
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 The Switch 2 is a big boy. That was my main takeaway from Nintendo's long-awaited reveal of its next portable. How could you have watched that trailer and left with any other impression? It's not like Nintendo showed much else. Sure, there was the slide about backward compatibility, but the difference in size between the two systems stood out even there. It got me thinking: How big is too big? And did Nintendo prioritize the wrong design choices?
If you had been following along with all the pre-release leaks, you knew this was coming. I certainly did, but I had still hoped that the rumors of an 8-inch display were wrong. I'm a relative newcomer to the Switch. My girlfriend and I split the cost of an OLED model during Black Friday 2024. Since then, it's become one of my favorite ways to play games, in big part because of its portability.
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The Switch OLED is not as powerful as my gaming PC, but I can curl up to play games on the couch with it. It's also small enough to fit in my 15L backpack, making it great for travel. I also love the OLED screen. It makes every game look better, to the point where I can forgive some for performing poorly on the system.
On paper, the Switch 2 should retain at least some of th
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Save 31% on the Reolink 4K solar security camera with auto-tracking for a limited time.
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This has eight versatile functions: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Cookies, and Reheat.
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Give your home theater system a huge upgrade and save 22% on this Amazon's Choice Bluetooth and HDMI compatible soundbar.
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If you want oddball pirates, monster hunters and a peculiar girl named Wednesday, Netflix is where it's at.
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CNET's experts pick the iPhone accessories they rely on every day.
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You can save a few bucks on a pricey trip by borrowing an AirTag from a friend or family member.
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 Threads, Meta's social network that's meant to rival X, has announced it is rolling out the ability for all users to schedule posts.
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 In what may not come as much of a surprise, a new test of Siri's knowledge of Super Bowl history has revealed significant accuracy issues with Apple's virtual assistant, suggesting Apple still has some way to go in overcoming challenges with Siri's ability to provide reliable information.
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A home battery backup system can keep your devices powered during an outage. But how long does one last and is it worth the investment? Find out here.
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Dario Amoedi also did a little hedging with his prediction, noting "this is not a very exact science."
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District officials said the oversight was caused by the location of the school's cameras.
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For those sharing a bed with a partner, it's important to find one that can accommodate both of your needs. Here are the best options our experts have found.
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 The hit Apple TV workplace thriller "Severance" returned for a second season last week, and Apple continues to heavily market the show.
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) January 24, 2025
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After Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order directed against trans people this week, trans and nonbinary people are scared of what happens next.
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Such announcements aren't without political risks, as OpenAI learned when Trump adviser Elon Musk criticized the deal on the social network he owns.
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 Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic "forever chemicals," also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Apple has ensured that Apple Watch bands are "safe for users to wear."
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Beijing was steeling itself for a first-week assault from Donald Trump. That hasn't happened — yet — so Chinese leaders are making nice and hoping to cut a deal.
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Besides the fact that this modern flash drive is a total steal at this price, this particular flash drive is awesome because, as the name suggests, it has a USB-C connection. That means it's so easy to back up data from smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, and more.
The Samsung Type-C Flash Drive is tiny, too, making it easy to throw into a pocket or purse and take with you anywhere. It's also built with protection against most dangers, including water, dust, shocks, magnets, extreme temperatures, and X-rays.
With its 400MB/s read speeds, you can transfer massive files to your thumb drive in no time, including those extra-large 4K videos.
Get your very own compact USB-C flash drive for just $18 on Amazon while this deal lasts. If 128GB is too little for you, the 256GB model is also on sale (for just $27, was $35).
Samsung's USB-C flash drive is the best $18 you'll spend this week
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You can now arrange your apps around your home screen or change their color.
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There's a method to the madness of vacuuming. It may not be fun, but that's what you've got to do if you want your house looking spick and span.
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Pocketpair, creators of the game fans dubbed "Pokémon with guns," is partnering with the studio behind Tales of Kenzera: Zau as it aims to publish more indie games.
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NEW RESOURCES Fold3: New Virginia Military Record Collection!. "We are pleased to announce a new collection of Virginia military records. The Virginia Department of Military Affairs Records Collection contains information on Virginia […]
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The investigation will look for "potential exploitative conduct" by the tech companies, which dominate the mobile market.
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A no-annual-fee airline credit card can help you save on travel, but you could get more perks if you're willing to pay a yearly fee.
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A joke post on the Telegram channel for a right-wing paramilitary group reveals how the Russian internet is reacting to Elon Musks ‘salute.'
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This solar-powered security camera is great for outdoor home surveillance, and right now it's on sale for $66.49 on Amazon. That's a whopping 49 percent off its usual $130 price tag.
All you have to do is find a spot for it, install the mount with a couple of screws, and click the camera into the mount. That's it! Then you just have to connect it to your home Wi-Fi network for instant access to live video footage and all the other great features it offers.
The most notable thing here is that the Eufy SoloCam S220 has a built-in solar panel that only needs 3 hours of sunlight for all-day operation. That means no need to hook it up to wiring and no need to take it down every so often to manually recharge it yourself.
The camera captures 2K resolution videos with a wide field of view, and it has night vision capabilities for clear footage even in low-light conditions. The IP67 rating means it'll hold up just fine in the rain, too. Other smart features include two-way audio, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, plus AI face recognition with a Eufy HomeBase (sold separately).
Don't leave your home unwatched. Snag this Eufy SoloCam S220 for just $66.49 on Amazon because this is a fantastic discount!
Save 49% on this wire-free solar-powered security camera
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Subreddits devoted to sports, videogaming and even geographic areas have opted to block links to Musk's social network.
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iOS 18.3 should be released to the public next week, following beta testing since mid-December. While the software update is a relatively minor one, it still includes a handful of new features, changes, and bug fixes for iPhones.
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Doom: The Dark Ages and the new Ninja Gaiden stole the show.
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 Newly elected US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed support for Elon Musk potentially acquiring TikTok, and also proposed a joint ownership structure with the U.S. government.
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Bad actors having your child's name and social security number is a risk with potential far-reaching consequences. Scammers can trash their ability to open a credit card, get a bank account, land a job, or secure an apartment. And since most people don't expect a child to be targeted this way, the damage often has long set in by the time it's discovered.
You can take protective measures as your child's guardian, though. Three steps will help safeguard their financial reputation by halting unauthorized access to credit, banking, and tax information. Even if your children aren't affected by this software breach, these are still smart moves to take asap. Given increasing frequency and scope of data breaches, it's likely just a matter of time before your child is directly at risk.
1. Freeze their credit reports
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 Apple plans to expand the iPhone's redesigned Mail app to the Mac starting with macOS 15.4, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Squid Game, Castlevania: Nocturne, and Sakamoto Days are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
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NEW RESOURCES Boing Boing: A new hardware hacking wiki. "HardBreak is a new hardware hacking wiki created by Jonas Rosenberger, with an associated GitHub, Discord forum and LinkedIn page. There's an overview […]
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Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.
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The first ultrabudget streamer with a voice remote talks circles around Roku.
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