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June 11, 2020
PlayStation 5: These were the 10 biggest game announcements Thursday

Sony finally unveiled the long-anticipated PlayStation 5, as well as a host of video games coming to the new platform this holiday.

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June 11, 2020
Microsoft won’t sell facial recognition to police until new law is in place

Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company will cease the selling of this technology until a law "grounded in human rights" is set in place.

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June 11, 2020
Sony set to reveal its lineup of video games for the upcoming PlayStation 5 launch

Sony is expected to unveil some of the video games coming to the PlayStation 5 console, which is coming to market this holiday season.

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June 11, 2020
Biden campaign demands that Facebook crack down on Trump, disinformation ahead of presidential election

Democrat Joe Biden petitioned Facebook to prevent misinformation in the 2020 campaign, while the company has been reluctant to referee politics.

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June 11, 2020
Amazon bans police use of facial recognition software for one year amid national protests against racial inequality

Amazon is banning police use of its facial recognition technology for one year amid ongoing national protests in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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June 10, 2020
Possible leaked PlayStation 5 price would set new high mark, but it’s likely not real

An online retail leak suggests the PlayStation 5, Sony's upcoming video game system, could cost more than $700. But don't bet on that price tag yet.

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June 10, 2020
Twitter testing prompt asking people to read an article before sharing it

For Twitter users on Android phones sharing news articles they haven't read is going to become a little harder.

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June 10, 2020
How to stay focused while working from home

Keep a good calendar and stick to it, set boundaries, and don't forget to get up out of your chair occasionally

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June 10, 2020
Twitter and Square will observe Juneteenth as company holiday, CEO Dorsey says

Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter and Square, is charging other companies to make June 19, a day celebrating the end of slavery, as a workers' holiday.

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June 9, 2020
Sonos’ new Arc soundbar is its best yet

With brilliant sound, including Dolby Atmos support, the Arc is a major step forward for Sonos. But it does come with a few caveats.

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June 9, 2020
Sony’s travel headphones are great for budget buyers

The Sony WH-CH710N are an excellent midrange choice if you want noise-canceling over ears that still sound very solid.

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June 9, 2020
IBM says it won’t offer facial recognition any more, questions use by law enforcement

IBM's CEO said the company will no longer offer facial recognition software while questioning how similar technology is used by law enforcement.

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June 9, 2020
Working from home: Tweaking this can help you sound sharper in video meetings

Inexpensive microphones from Blue, Rode, Shure and others can dramatically improve your meeting audio.

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June 8, 2020
Americans are reportedly booking Airbnb again, platform sees surge in domestic vacations

Among the most popular sites for stays include Southern California's Big Bear Lake and the Smoky Mountains.

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June 8, 2020
Jeff Bezos shares angry customer emails over support of Black Lives Matter, but says position ‘won’t change’

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared messages he's received from customers angry over the company's support of Black Lives Matter.

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June 8, 2020
Apple student scholarship winners won’t get to WWDC in person this year. Instead, they’ll win a jacket

The prime attraction of WWDC for students, networking, won't be there this year, but WWDC will be open and free for anyone who wants to attend.

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June 7, 2020
Yelp adds tool search for black-owned businesses

The app known for crowd-sourced reviews is launching a tool that lets businesses identify themselves as black-owned, Yelp announced in a blog post.

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June 7, 2020
Cable-modem rental rates keep going up, but you don’t have to keep paying them

You're probably paying more for to rent a cable modem than you need to. Here are some ways to cut the cost to access broadband internet.

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June 6, 2020
Apple reportedly has plans to enable zero-interest installment plans for iPad, Mac

The move will reportedly allow customers to buy iPad, Macs and AirPods via Apple's branded credit card, with zero-interest monthly installments.

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June 6, 2020
Instacart’s latest policy will give you less time to change a tip after delivery

Tip baiting happens when a customer lures in a shopper by inputting a big tip then reducing the amount after the groceries are delivered.

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June 6, 2020
Yelp is adding a new tool search for black-owned businesses

The app known for crowd-sourced reviews is launching a tool that lets businesses identify themselves black-owned, Yelp announced in a blog post.

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June 6, 2020
Work from home, but have no room? Buy an Airstream RV

Analyst Jeremiah Owyang found it was a lot cheaper to get an auto loan for an Airstream than to pay sky-high Silicon Valley monthly rentals.

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June 5, 2020
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigns from board, wants seat filled by black candidate

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian said he is resigning from the company's board, and wants a black candidate to take his seat.

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June 5, 2020
‘Call of Duty’ adds a new message to video game: ‘Black Lives Matter’

The next time you load up the latest "Call of Duty" video game, you will likely notice a new message from its developers: Black Lives Matter.

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June 5, 2020
How to network while working from home: Start with reaching out and contacting folks

Networking in today's climate takes researching people you want to reach out to, following their posts and commenting for a better chance at engaging.

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June 4, 2020
Want to participate in a protest? You may want to do this with your tech before you go

If you want to join a protest following George Floyd's death, there are several ways tech can help you, starting with the phone in your pocket.

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June 4, 2020
‘Grand Theft Auto’ and ‘Red Dead’ online games shut down for two hours in honor of George Floyd

Rockstar Games, parent company of the "Grand Theft Auto" and "Red Dead" game series, gave a two-hour notice on Twitter to players.

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June 4, 2020
Want to blur a face in your video? These video and photo editing tools can help

YouTube, Adobe editing tools: Blur faces in videos, photos with apps

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June 4, 2020
7 things you didn’t know you could do with Gmail

What cool things can you do with Gmail? Here are 7 features

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June 4, 2020
Apple’s Tim Cook publishes open letter on racism, says company ‘must do more’

In a letter published on Apple's website, CEO Tim Cook said his company 'must do more' to fight racism and promote diversity.

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June 4, 2020
10 smart home gadgets that make living in quarantine easier

Take a load off with these connected devices

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June 4, 2020
Former Facebook employees blast company’s ‘cowardly’ stance on Trump posts in open letter

Former Facebook employees are blasting the company for its position on posts from President Donald Trump about the George Floyd protests.

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June 4, 2020
5 ways to block or hide your number when making calls

Kim Komando offers tips to block or hide their phone numbers when making calls. Blocking your number can go a long way in stopping annoying robocalls.

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June 3, 2020
CES: The show will go on in January 2021, in person

Many conferences have been canceled in the wake of the coronavirus, but the Consumer Technology Association, which stages CES, plans to forge ahead

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June 3, 2020
Apple is reportedly tracking iPhones stolen amid nationwide protests

People who stole iPhones might not only find an unusable smartphone, but a device tracking your location, according to photos on social media.

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June 3, 2020
iPhone shortcut

Record the police 🚓

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June 3, 2020
WFH Tips

Webcam distancing 👀

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June 3, 2020
Attention, cord cutters: Roku has more than 100 free channels and live TV guide

The move comes as cord cutters have more options to choose from with Redbox and Quibi entering the area this year as well as HBO Max.

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June 3, 2020
Zoom CEO: No end-to-end encryption for free users so company can work with law enforcement

The CEO of Zoom said the company has no plans to offer end-to-end encryption to users of its free version so it can keep working with law enforcement.

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June 3, 2020
Snapchat to stop promoting President Trump’s account in Discover tab

Snapchat said it will stop promoting President Donald Trump's account on Discover, saying they won't amplify voices who 'incite racial violence.'

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