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June 24, 2020
Sephora enables Instagram checkout for easy shopping without leaving the app

More than 80 brands will be available on Sephora's Instagram for easy checkout, including By Rosie Jane, Dae, Drunk Elephant, Milk Makeup, and more.

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June 24, 2020
Senate Republicans target encryption with bill aimed at Apple, Facebook, other tech giants

A trio of Senate Republicans are seeking to force tech companies to help government investigators get past encryption walls.

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June 24, 2020
Helping seniors fight ‘infodemic’: Poynter’s MediaWise combats misinformation

The Poynter Institute is launching MediaWise for Seniors, a program designed to teach older Americans how to spot misinformation online.

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June 23, 2020
Boycotting Facebook: Eddie Bauer, Ben & Jerry’s and other companies join campaign to halt ads

Eddie Bauer became the sixth company to join a so-called Facebook ad boycott and pledge to halt advertising with the social media platform in July.

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June 23, 2020
Boycotting Facebook: Eddie Bauer, Patagonia and other companies join campaign to halt ads

Eddie Bauer became the sixth company to join a so-called Facebook ad boycott and pledge to halt advertising with the social media platform in July.

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June 23, 2020
The best no-contract phone plans for every budget

Want a phone without the contract? These are the best plans you can get right now, including unlimited, international, and family plans.

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June 23, 2020
Home smart home: Apple reveals new home automation, control features coming in iOS 14

Apple is expanding the smart home features available to iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePods in the upcoming iOS 14 software version.

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June 23, 2020
Eufy’s brand-new line of robot vacuums is already on sale

You can get a new Eufy robovac model for less thanks to this promo code—click for details.

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June 22, 2020
News from WWDC: Apple Watch help with handwashing and a few other things you need to know

The first details on iOS 14 were revealed Monday during Apple's keynote at their annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

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June 22, 2020
App clips, widgets: What you need to know from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

The first details on iOS 14 were revealed Monday during Apple's keynote at their annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

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June 22, 2020
Microsoft to shut down streaming service Mixer, will shift to Facebook Gaming

Three years after introducing the Mixer streaming service to video game players, Microsoft plans to shut it down.

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June 22, 2020
Live blog: What you need to know from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

Apple conducts its Worldwide Developers Conference today. Our live blog tackles all the latest.

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June 22, 2020
Verizon to launch its own Visa credit card later this month

Telecommunications giant Verizon announced Monday it will launch a Verizon Visa card on June 26, offering incentives to its wireless customers.

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June 22, 2020
No camp for kids this summer? How to entertain your children while you work from home

Working from home this summer with kids and no available camps? Here's how to keep them entertained at home.

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June 22, 2020
Video game ‘Fortnite’ appears to remove police cars

Epic Games has reportedly removed police cars from its popular video game 'Fortnite' in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

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June 21, 2020
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about George Floyd video, social change ahead of Monday’s 31st annual WWDC

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about the role smartphone cameras play in helping advance social progress, saying: "We put a camera in everybody's pocket."

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June 21, 2020
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about George Floyd video, social change ahead of 31st annual WWDC

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about the role smartphone cameras play in helping advance social progress, saying: "We put a camera in everybody's pocket."

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June 20, 2020
Tech to make your coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home days safer

Molekule's Air Mini+ ($499) air purifier can help remove airborne viruses, dust, smoke, mold and allergens from the air in your home.

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June 20, 2020
These five tech gadgets will help you handle work, life during coronavirus stay-at-home situation

Technology products that can keep you healthier during the COVID-19 pandemic include an air purifier, smartphone sanitizer and a hands-free faucet.

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June 20, 2020
Is Apple’s new Macbook Pro worth the cost?

Apple has finally delivered a 13-inch Macbook Pro with a Magic Keyboard, but the overpriced base models cling to outdated hardware.

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June 19, 2020
Facebook boycott: North Face is first to join civil rights groups in demand to end to hate speech

North Face is first brand to halt advertising as part of boycott organized by civil rights groups over Facebook's failure to crack down on hate speech

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June 19, 2020
Lagging on your quarantine reading? These best-selling Kindles are up to 28% off today

This Kindle daily deal on a brand-new Paperwhite model and more is one to beat on Amazon right now. Click for details.

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June 19, 2020
Apple closes some stores again due to ‘current COVID-19 conditions.’ Is your store temporarily closing?

Apple is closing stores again because of current COVID-19 conditions including locations in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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June 19, 2020
Apple closing some stores again due to ‘current COVID-19 conditions.’ Is your store temporarily closing?

Apple is closing stores again because of current COVID-19 conditions including locations in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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June 19, 2020
The best smart speakers of 2020

These speakers can do it all.

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June 19, 2020
The best smart speakers of 2020

These speakers can do it all.

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June 19, 2020
Juneteenth: If you buy from a Black-owned business, Yelp wants you to upload your receipt

If you shop at a Black-owned business Friday through July 4, Yelp and My Black Receipt urge you to upload proof of purchase to a real-time counter.

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June 19, 2020
10 tech gadgets to help make summer awesome

Looking for something for a dad or grad? Here at the 10 best gadgets you can still get to make celebrating summer awesome.

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June 19, 2020
Google Doodle celebrates Juneteenth with video highlighting ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ poem

Google recognizes Juneteenth with a video Doodle, designed by artist Loveis Wise, set to the first verse of the poem "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

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June 18, 2020
A Minecraft graduation? These students recreated their school stadium online for a virtual ceremony

When rising junior Everyn Kenney realized that COVID-19 would put commencement ceremonies to a halt, he decided to build one, virtually.

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June 18, 2020
Fun in the sun: Some gadgets that will help make summer awesome

We don't need every new-fangled techy-toy to come along. But there are some that help us stay healthy, connected, and have a blast. A few suggestions

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June 18, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday

From a top-rated S'well water bottle to an upgrade on a portable Anker speaker, these are the five best Amazon deals to shop this Thursday.

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June 18, 2020
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads with symbol once used by Nazis

"Ignorance is no excuse for using Nazi-related symbols," Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt wrote on Twitter.

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June 18, 2020
LG’s OLED TVs still deliver picture perfection

The LG CX series delivers the same great OLED picture quality we've come to expect from this panel type.

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June 18, 2020
Under fire from civil rights groups, Facebook highlights Black stories, pledges to hire more African Americans

Under fire from civil rights groups, Facebook pledged it would lift Black voices, hire more African Americans and invest more in the Black community.

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June 18, 2020
The best tablet we’ve ever tested is back down to its lowest price

The Apple iPad (2019) is our favorite tablet, and you can get it on sale for its lowest price.

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June 18, 2020
Online video game showcases a remedy for coronavirus-caused summertime blues without E3 trade show

With E3 canceled, online events for Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and video game makers are providing information about new systems and titles.

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June 18, 2020
New ways to quickly call 911 on your phone along with the best safety apps

When we're dealing with a pandemic and protests compounded with the usual risks of accidents and crime, your smartphone can be an emergency notifier.

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June 17, 2020
Boycott Facebook: Civil rights groups call on big advertisers to yank ads over hate speech policies

Civil rights groups from the NAACP to the ADL are calling on advertisers to boycott Facebook in July to protest its failure to remove hate speech.

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June 17, 2020
Twitter testing ‘voice tweets’ feature for a limited group of iOS users

Starting Wednesday, Twitter is testing its "voice tweets" feature for users to tweet (post) audio clips.

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