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January 27, 2020
15 things you need to host an awesome Super Bowl party

Chip bowls, the best paper towels, TVs, oh my!

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January 27, 2020
Google Drive is back up and running after reporting problems with service

Google stated the problem is now fixed after a spike in reports.

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January 27, 2020
Nintendo no longer repairing Wii video game consoles

Nintendo is no longer repairing the Wii video game console, which was released in 2006 and let players swing controllers to impact action on screen.

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January 27, 2020
Google search for ‘When did Kobe Bryant die’ no longer lists Jan. 26 as ‘date of assassination’

The Google search for "When did Kobe Bryant die" now says "date of death" after initially saying "date of assassination" late Sunday and early Monday.

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January 27, 2020
This Samsung TV delivers the goods, but can it compete with OLED?

This is one of the best Samsung QLEDs ever.

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January 27, 2020
Emoji license plates: Vermont bill seeks to allow animated characters on cars

A new bill has been filed to the state's legislature in Vermont to make emojis a customization option for license plates.

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January 27, 2020
Trending on Twitter: People seek a social media break to process Kobe Bryant’s death

On Monday, Twitter was abuzz with people who say they need a break from the social media platform to process losing the beloved sports figure.

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January 27, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Monday

This Monday, you can shop and save on Instant Pots, TurboTax software, Anker flashlights and more on Amazon.

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January 27, 2020
Byte, video app from creator of Vine, is here and its overrun with spam comments

The six-second video messaging app from the creator of Vine launches under the name Byte. And it got off to a rocky start over the weekend.

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January 27, 2020
On This Day: 27 January 2010

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad. (Jan. 27)

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January 27, 2020
Google ‘When did Kobe Bryant die’ and it lists day of deadly crash as ‘date of assassination’

A Google search for "When did Kobe Bryant die," lists Sunday as the former NBA star's "date of assassination" instead of "date of death."

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January 27, 2020
Google ‘When did Kobe Bryant die’ and it lists day of deadly crash as ‘assassination’

A Google result page for the search "When did Kobe Bryant die," lists Sunday as "date of assassination" instead of "date of death."

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January 26, 2020
Whether Apple or Google: Is there a back door into your phone’s online backups?

Should you worry about Apple (or an adversary infiltrating its iCloud backup system) being able to unlock your backup for you?

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January 25, 2020
The 5 best weekend deals you can get on Amazon

This weekend, shop and save on Amazon Eero, Apple Airpods, oil diffusers, and more.

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January 25, 2020
Amazon, Google personal assistants can handle more chores. Just ask them

About 25% of U.S. consumers use smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Home. But the speakers' onboard AI-driven digital assistants can do more.

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January 25, 2020
Facebook, government urge court to approve $5-billion FTC settlement

Facebook and DOJ on Friday urged a federal judge to approve a $5 billion deal struck with the FTC in July over Cambridge Analytica privacy complaints.

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January 24, 2020
Government urges court to approve $5-billion Facebook settlement

DOJ urges judge to approve the $5 billion Facebook deal over Cambridge Analytica privacy complaints, argues it brings consumers "substantial relief."

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January 24, 2020
Apple says it resolved outage that knocked out the App Store for some customers

Customers reported `weird errors' with Apple's App Store, preventing them from completing purchases or updating apps. Apple says the problem is fixed.

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January 24, 2020
This accessibility tech promises to make it safer than ever to live independently

Tech makes managing your health easier.

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January 24, 2020
7 ways to avoid getting sick at work this winter

We all need a reminder to cover our cough every once in a while.

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January 24, 2020
The weird and dangerous side of TikTok, featuring soy sauce, cereal and electrical outlets

TikTok is home to a soy sauce challenge where men dip a part of their body into the condiment to see if they can taste it in their mouths.

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January 24, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday

Get your weekend off to an excellent start with these incredible Amazon deals on oil diffusers, wireless chargers, and more.

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January 24, 2020
23andMe reportedly laid off 14% of its workforce as people stop buying DNA testing kits

Since 2006, people have turned to 23andMe for spit testing kits that reveal their genetic backgrounds. But now, people are backing off.

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January 24, 2020
Announcing the CES Editors’ Choice Award Winners

Straight from CES 2020, here are Reviewed's 2020 CES Editors' Choice Award Winners!

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January 24, 2020
Store closings pile up: With 1,200 closures already announced, retailers face another grim year

Any hope retailers would extinguish the fires consuming them in 2020 is fading fast, with closures by Macy's, J.C. Penney, Express, Pier 1 and others.

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January 24, 2020
Comcast cable prices likely to go higher in advance of streaming Peacock launch

Xfinity had a nationwide outage Thursday hours after Comcast had a quarterly earnings call where company officials talked about losing TV customers.

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January 23, 2020
New York says don’t ditch your cash: City is latest to ban cashless restaurants, stores

New York has become the latest city to pass a law banning businesses from refusing to accept cash. It joins Philadelphia, San Francisco and New Jersey

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January 23, 2020
How Jeff Bezos was reportedly hacked: Could you be next?

Smartphone hacks take many forms, but there some things you can do to thwart smartphone hacking attempts.

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January 23, 2020
I got an Echo Dot 3—now how do I set it up?

Alexa is about to become your new best friend.

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January 23, 2020
Apple’s new gym partnerships give real perks for working out with Apple Watch

Apple is launching an incentive program for the Apple Watch with select health clubs. You can earn benefits at Crunch, YMCA, Basecamp, Orangetheory.

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January 23, 2020
Tinder is reportedly adding a panic button for when bad dates go horribly wrong

Uber, Airbnb and Lyft are among the online platforms that have launched more safety tools recently.

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January 23, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday

You can save a bundle and nab some pretty neat products this Thursday thanks to these deals happening on Amazon.

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January 23, 2020
Tinder app adding panic alarm for when bad dates go horribly wrong

Tinder is releasing a panic button, which could alert authorities with the user's real-time location and any details users add about the outing.

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January 23, 2020
The coolest smart home tech coming in 2020

From CES 2020, here's what to look forward to this coming year in smart home technology.

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January 23, 2020
Trump sets record for most tweets in a single day since he took office

Though Trump smashed the record for his presidency, he came up 19 posts short of his all-time record of 161. That record was set was on Jan. 5, 2015.

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January 23, 2020
Apple’s new program gives real rewards for working out at with Apple Watch

Apple is launching an incentive program for the Apple Watch with select health clubs. You can earn benefits at Crunch, YMCA, Basecamp, Orangetheory.

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January 23, 2020
Connect an Apple Watch to help pay for your gym membership by working out

Apple is launching an incentive program for the Apple Watch with select health clubs. You can earn benefits at Crunch, YMCA, Basecamp, Orangetheory.

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January 23, 2020
Self-driving big-rig trucks coming soon? Waymo set to begin mapping interstates in Texas, New Mexico

Waymo, the self-driving vehicle division of Google parent Alphabet, is about to start mapping in Texas and New Mexico for self-driving big rigs.

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January 23, 2020
Trying to get pregnant using a menstrual tracker app? This is what happens to your health data

Consumer Reports found that your reproductive health information is shared with marketers to target advertising and, in some cases, even more broadly.

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January 23, 2020
9 Apple AirPods tricks you’ll wish you knew before now

Bluetooth-enabled, AirPods have turned regular earphones into dynamic devices in their own right, and they have only improved with each generation.

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