[ad_1] For a few years, Roku’s easy-to-use interface, wide selection of apps and integration with popular smart TVs like Phillips, Sharp and TCL made it the favored candidate for most households. But Amazon strived to catch up, expanding its content offerings and partnering with Best Buy to sell house-brand Insignia and Toshiba Fire TVs that […]
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Senators ask the FCC to limit 5G auction to protect weather forecasts
[ad_1] The concern raised in the original Navy memo is that weather forecasts could be lost or degraded due to interference from 5G operating in the 24 GHz band. As the memo explains, the Navy relies on forecasts from NOAA and NASA that use remote sensing in the 23.6-24 GHz bands to determine water vapor. […]
Old versions of Windows get a new patch to stop WannaCry-style attacks
[ad_1] The company stressed that it had seen “no exploitation” ahead of the patch, but though it was “highly likely” that malware writers would use the security hole. Some systems that have Network Level Authentication have a partial defense, since they require credentials before the flaw is usable. There’s no doubt as to why Microsoft […]
Twitter will direct vaccine-related searches to ‘a credible’ source
[ad_1] “We’re committed to protecting the health of the public conversation on Twitter — ensuring individuals can find information from authoritative sources is a key part of that mission,” the company said. Twitter will also block auto-suggestions for queries that might lead to anti-vax commentary and information. For now, the new search prompt can be […]
Apple Pay can be used for iTunes, App Store and Apple Book purchases
[ad_1] You can now use Apple Pay to make purchases from iTunes, the App Store and Apple Books. You can also use it for Apple Music and iCloud storage subscriptions. MacRumors spotted the change in a recently updated support document. The added Apple Pay options are coming to users in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, […]
AT&T will pull shows like ‘Friends’ from streaming rivals
[ad_1] Stephenson didn’t name specific shows that would make the leap, although it’s not hard to see likely candidates. Netflix’s extended Friends deal only lasts through 2019, while WarnerMedia’s service is expected to debut in beta by late 2019. Stephenson also named shows like Big Bang Theory and Seinfeld as strong suits. This was somewhat […]
Facebook revives ‘View As Public’ profile feature
[ad_1] Today, Facebook announced two changes that could make it easier to manage your publicly visible info. First, Facebook is bringing back the “View As Public” feature that allows users to preview their profiles as they appear to the general public. The company is also adding an “Edit Public Details” button directly on profiles. [ad_2] […]
‘World of Warcraft Classic’ debuts on August 26th
[ad_1] As expected, the game is a touched-up version of the original massively multiplayer game in its most refined form, around the “Drums of War” update from August 2006. That means no world-altering expansions or other major game mechanics that have appeared since then. While you’ll lose some of the creature comforts of the up-to-date […]
Disney expects a third live-action ‘Star Wars’ series by 2022
[ad_1] A third show could make Disney+ particularly Star Wars-centric in its early days, and suggests that Disney’s talk of slowing down the pace of releases only really applies to theaters. It’s not shocking that Disney might go this route, though. Much like CBS’ approach to Star Trek, Disney is determined to attract early subscribers […]
Walmart takes on Amazon Prime with free, next-day deliveries
[ad_1] Although the number of items that qualify for next-day delivery is limited, they include products people frequently purchase such as diapers and liquid detergent. They’ll find toys and electronics in the separate tab for the feature, as well, though the items available will vary depending on their location. Customers simply have to make sure […]