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July 1, 2020
Data caps still alive as pledges from internet service providers expire

Pledges set to expire Wednesday could mean the return of data caps from Internet service providers. What is each company planning?

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July 1, 2020
Spotify Premium Duo: New streaming option bundles two premium memberships into one plan

Traditionally, if you share a Spotify account with someone, only one person can play entertainment at a time.

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June 30, 2020
YouTube suspends monetization on Shane Dawson’s channels indefinitely after his apology for racist actions

The video streaming site's action comes after Dawson, 31, posted a video on Friday apologizing for "all the racism that I put on the internet, as an adult."

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June 30, 2020
Boogaloo crackdown: Facebook bans movement, gives it same designation as hate groups and terrorists

Facebook has removed accounts, groups and pages on Facebook and Instagram connected to the extremist movement that encourages violence in the U.S.

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June 30, 2020
Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot—what’s the difference?

A comparison of Amazon's two most popular Echo smart speakers

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June 30, 2020
What is Zulily?

Zulily claims that it can save you money, but how does it work exactly? We checked it out to figure out where the savings come from.

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June 30, 2020
YouTubeTV jacks up pricing to $64.99, most expensive cable TV alternative

On Tuesday, Google-owned YouTube TV announced a monthly $15 price hike, bringing its streaming package of channels to $64.99 monthly, from $49.99.

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June 30, 2020
Uber reportedly in talks to buy Postmates after Grubhub deal falls through

Uber and Postmates could reach a deal as early as Monday evening, but the deal could still fall apart.

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June 30, 2020
This Samsung TV will land you premium features for an affordable price

The Samsung Q60T is an affordable, mid-range QLED TV that offers quantum dot technology for a budget-friendly price.

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June 30, 2020
LinkedIn, Microsoft launch free Learning Path job training courses to fight coronavirus unemployment

LinkedIn and Microsoft are launching an initiative to help job seekers increase their digital skills to be eligible for in-demand jobs.

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June 30, 2020
Done with Facebook? Consider MeWe, Parler or old standbys like LinkedIn

New rivals pale in size to the social network and stress their differences: freedom of thought and no spyware. But will you find your friends there?

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June 30, 2020
Google Doodle honors LGBTQ+ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson

On the last day of Pride Month, Google is paying tribute to Marsha P. Johnson , a key figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. A Doodle shows her image.

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June 29, 2020
These are all the best 4th of July sales you can shop right now

Shop these 4th of July sales for 2020 all week long to save big on appliances, mattresses and more from retailers including Home Depot and Best Buy.

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June 29, 2020
One of our all-time favorite 4K TVs is on sale for more than 30% off

Get the TCL 6 series 65R617 smart LED TV for more than 30% off during this sale—get all the details.

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June 29, 2020
Trump’s Twitch channel suspended, and Reddit bans pro-Trump online group

Citing hate speech, video streaming site Twitch suspended President Trump's official channel, and Reddit banned a pro-Trump group

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June 29, 2020
Trump’s Twitch channel suspended while Reddit bans pro-Trump online group

Hate speech led to video streaming site Twitch suspending President Trump's official channel and Reddit banning a pro-Trump group

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June 29, 2020
Trump’s Twitch channel suspended while Reddit bans pro-Trump online group

Hate speech led to video streaming site Twitch suspending President Trump's official channel and Reddit banning a pro-Trump group

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June 29, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this weekend

This weekend, the best Amazon deals are happening on everything from Amazon Fire Sticks to iRobot Roombas and more. Click for details.

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June 29, 2020
Coronavirus: NASA invented a wearable that reminds you not to touch your face

The idea is to help people curb the spread of the coronavirus, which is mostly contracted via respiratory droplets.

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June 28, 2020
Facebook, social media under more pressure from brands over hate speech

Unilever, Coca-Cola, Hershey, Starbucks and Honda say they are pausing advertising on social media platforms including Facebook over hate speech.

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June 28, 2020
One of our favorite countertop dishwashers is back on sale for a great low price

This Wayfair deal on one of the best countertop dishwashers we've ever tested is great—get details here.

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June 28, 2020
The 7 best things to buy during Anthropologie’s huge summer sale

This Anthropologie sale is your chance to save on cute summer fashion and accessories. Click for details.

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June 27, 2020
Facebook advertising boycott list: Companies halting ads include Unilever, Coca-Cola, Verizon, Ben & Jerry’s

Honda, Unilever and Coke are among the biggest brands to halt advertising on Facebook, part of a growing boycott organized by civil rights groups.

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June 27, 2020
Facebook to flag posts that break its rules

Facebook says it will flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians, including President Donald Trump, that may incite violence, suppress voting or break its other content rules. (June 26)

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June 27, 2020
More companies halt ads on Facebook despite new plans to curb hate speech

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined steps the social network will take to combat hate speech as companies pull advertising from its platform.

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June 26, 2020
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook to crack down on hate speech in ads, label posts deemed ‘newsworthy’

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined steps the social network will take to combat hate speech as companies pull advertising from its platform.

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June 26, 2020
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook to crack down on hate speech in ads, label posts deemed ‘newsworthy’

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined steps the social network will take to combat hate speech as companies pull advertising from its platform.

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June 26, 2020
Google Photos app gets refresh look, new features

The Google Photos app is cleaner and simpler to use, with fewer tabs at the bottom of the screen, from four to three: photos, search and library.

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June 26, 2020
Tips for great virtual meetings

Use these tips to make a better impression in your next videoconference

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June 26, 2020
Microsoft says it is closing its Microsoft Store physical locations after shifting online during COVID-19

Microsoft announced Friday that it is closing its Microsoft Store physical retail locations as part of a "strategic change in our retail operations."

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June 26, 2020
Microsoft says it is permanently closing its Microsoft Store physical locations

Microsoft announced Friday that it is closing its Microsoft Store physical retail locations as part of a "strategic change in our retail operations."

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June 25, 2020
Facebook ad boycott for July connects with another big name: wireless giant Verizon

A growing #StopHateForProfit boycott of Facebook advertising in July continues to grow with the addition of telecom giant Verizon.

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June 25, 2020
Google adjusts privacy settings to auto-delete location, search history by default

Google is changing how much of your data it retains as part of location and search histories, offering the ability to auto-delete by default.

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June 25, 2020
Google updates its Nest Hub Max to support group calling

Google is making it easier to connect with more people in video calls and meetings using its Nest Hub Max video display device.

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June 25, 2020
Apple re-closes more stores due to spikes in coronavirus cases. Is your store temporarily closed?

Apple is closing more stores again due to COVID-19 spikes including locations in Texas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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June 25, 2020
Yamaha’s outdoor speakers will outperform your portable Bluetooths—and they’re on sale

This Yamaha sale means you can get two top-rated outdoor speakers for a great low price—click for details.

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June 25, 2020
7 clever tech tricks you’ll use time and time again

Need to make an electronic signature or use your smart speaker to remember for you? Kim Komando offers 7 tech tips to use time and again.

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June 24, 2020
Are coronavirus contact tracing apps doomed to fail in America?

It's easy to see why so many are skeptical about privacy with Google and Apple COVID-19 tracing apps with tech that already knows too much about us.

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June 24, 2020
J.D. Power rates Tesla electric vehicles as lowest quality auto brand in 2020 study

Tesla received the worst score among 32 vehicle brands in J.D. Power's 2020 Initial Quality Study due to various problems reported by owners.

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June 24, 2020
These wireless earbuds have over 12,000 rave reviews—and they’re on sale

These Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo true wireless earbuds are eligible for an Amazon coupon right now—click for details.

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