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December 26, 2019
Looking to buy an Oculus Quest? You’ll have better luck in February

The Oculus Quest normally sells for $399 or $499. But prices are now ranging into the $700 mark and up on the secondary market

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December 26, 2019
2020: What’s to come in technology — AirPods Pro, Oculus Quest return to stores

Two big industry conferences kick off the year, popular products return to shelves, new iPhones announced in September

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December 26, 2019
Cutting the cord for live channels will cost you a bit more as Sling TV gets price hike

Live television streamer Sling TV raised its prices, while adding Fox News and more channels. This follows fee hikes from Hulu and other competitors.

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December 26, 2019
YouTube will shine even more attention on learning in 2020

The No. 1 video network is where anyone can learn how to do anything, taught by the average guy, company-made videos and now YouTube-financed productions

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December 26, 2019
Your photos are a mess: 3 steps to organization bliss

Organizing your photos takes a bit of patience, but the good news is you're only a few simple steps away from setting things up the right way.

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December 25, 2019
New Airpods? Heed these lost headphone tales of woe on your flight home

Travelers who lose or forget AirPods on a plane often don't see them again because they are hard to find and not easily identifiable.

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December 25, 2019
Have yourself a cleaner Christmas: How to reduce, reuse and recycle all that holiday trash

Christmas creates a lot of trash. Here's how to recycle or reuse everything: wrapping paper, ribbons, old tech, and more.

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December 24, 2019
Looking to by an Oculus Quest? You’ll have better luck in February

The Oculus Quest normally sells for $399 or $499. But prices are now ranging into the $700 mark and up on the secondary market

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December 24, 2019
Cutting the cord will cost you a bit more as Sling TV gets price increase

Live streaming service Sling TV has raised its monthly prices, while also adding channels including Fox News. This follows competitors' price hikes.

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December 24, 2019
Amazon is watching, listening and tracking you. Here’s how to stop it

You can turn off some of the tracking, but then many Amazon features won't work. And if you want to delete your Alexa recordings, you need the app.

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December 24, 2019
Honda wants to reinvent the steering wheel with this self-driving concept

One of the most notable features of a futuristic Honda convertible is the steering wheel, which also lets you start the car, accelerate and brake.

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December 23, 2019
How do noise-canceling headphones work, and should you buy them?

Noise canceling may not be actual magic, but how it works is still pretty cool.

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December 23, 2019
The U.S. Navy banned TikTok from government-issued smartphones over cybersecurity concerns

The Navy can still use apps like TikTok on their personal devices if they choose to, but not on iPhones and iPads paid for by the government.

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December 23, 2019
Google wishes you a Happy Holidays with doodles celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas

If you type in "Hanukkah 2019" on Monday you'll find a family toying with dreidels, the four-sided spinning tops played during the Jewish holiday.

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December 23, 2019
USA TODAY Year in Review

2019's top video games

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December 23, 2019
How technology made us bid farewell to privacy in the last decade

The decade saw the addition of cameras, microphones and ultra-efficient tracking devices, connected doorbells and more.

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December 23, 2019
Twinkly Pro smart Christmas lights top Peter Pham’s 2019 list of favorite tech gadgets

Tech investor Peter Pham buys at least one gadget a day from Amazon. He runs down his favorites for USA TODAY.

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December 22, 2019
Want to get better iPhone 11 pics? Here are a few tips from the pros

From Night and Portrait modes to how to navigate the ultra wide angel, pros have some tips for getting the most of the new Apple iPhone camera.

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December 22, 2019
Tips to up your Apple iPhone 11 Pro photo game

Pro photographers offer tips for how to stretch the boundaries of possibilities from the improved Apple iPhone 11 Pro camera

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December 22, 2019
Boeing Starliner capsule softly lands in New Mexico after dramatic mission

After a dramatic mission that saw a failure to reach the proper orbit, Boeing's Starliner successfully landed in White Sands, New Mexico, on Sunday.

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December 22, 2019
Tech investor Peter Pham’s favorite 2019 gadgets

Highlights include One Wheel, Oculus Quest and Apple AirPods.

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December 22, 2019
Last-minute holiday shopping? Here’s when Best Buy, Walmart, Costco are open Christmas Eve

When are stores open Christmas Eve? What grocery stores are open late? Find out Christmas Eve store hours for Kohl's, Lowe's, Macy's, Apple and more.

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December 22, 2019
Today is the last day to get in your Amazon orders

E-tailer will fulfill orders made on Tuesday while others offer service for online orders picked up in store.

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December 22, 2019
Why GM is developing technology for self-driving vehicles for the US military

GM is gambling that the military will want to buy its car technology to use on military vehicles. That's why the automaker started GM Defense.

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December 22, 2019
Video games in 2030: Will I still need a console game system? That depends

Cloud-based video games are prevalent and subscription services let you stream games just as you do Netflix. The future for consoles? Partly cloudy.

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December 21, 2019
OK, procrastinators, you still have a few days to get in your orders

E-tailer will fulfill orders made on Tuesday while others offer service for online orders picked up in store.

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December 21, 2019
Want to save on gas and hotels this holiday season? You might want to try these apps

The holidays are expensive, but we've got your back. Here are five phone apps to help you save money on hotels, gas and books this holiday season.

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December 21, 2019
These were the top 15 video games of 2019

It's all fun and games until you have to pick the Game of the Year. Here are our picks for the top 15 games that we played in 2019.

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December 21, 2019
The joys of living in a smart home

USA TODAY Money editor just moved into a new home and put smart products everywhere, and then some. She writes of her experience.

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December 20, 2019
A look back: Here are Google’s top searched people from every year over the past decade

The tech giant's roundup gives us an annual peek into the American psyche, spotlighting which public figures helped to define an era.

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December 20, 2019
Personal information on more than 3,000 Ring owners reportedly compromised

The personal data for thousands of owners of Ring cameras was reportedly compromised, exposing information such as login names and passwords.

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December 20, 2019
Smart home guide: What you need to know to get plugged in to the connected life

Looking to get plugged in to smart home offerings? Here's a guide on what you'll need, how much to spend and how hard it will be to install.

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December 20, 2019
Flickr is losing money, and CEO Don MacAskill is asking users of the photo sharing website for financial help

One of the earliest photo sharing sites is trying to keep the doors open by selling pro memberships for $50 yearly.

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December 19, 2019
You’re not paranoid: Your phone really is listening in

When you use your default settings, everything you say may be recorded through your mobile device's onboard microphone

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December 19, 2019
Remember Vine? These social networking sites defined the past decade

After over a decade of scrolling, thumbs-upping, swiping and double-tapping, it's safe to say that social media isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

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December 19, 2019
Uber agrees to pay $4.4 million to settle EEOC sexual harassment and retaliation probe

Ride-hailing company Uber permitted "a culture of sexual harassment and retaliation," the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation found.

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December 19, 2019
Uncomfortably sloped toilet designed to flush out procrastinating employees

A U.K. start-up was plunged into controversy for devising a toilet that slopes forward, making it uncomfortable to sit for longer than five minutes.

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December 18, 2019
‘All circuits are busy’: A widespread service outage affected Verizon customers

A network outage at Verizon and impacted landline and internet customers in parts of the U.S., but the company says it's been fixed.

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December 18, 2019
AI, 5G, ‘ambient computing’: What to expect in tech in 2020 and beyond

Between AI, 5G and ambient computing, what technologies will make their mark in 2020 and throughout the next decade?

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December 18, 2019
Putting Wi-Fi 6 to the test: How fast can it speed up your home devices?

You can have next-gen cellular-like responsiveness in the comfort of your own home with Wi-Fi 6.

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