[ad_1] Since last spring, the government’s entity list ban against Huawei (and ZTE) has largely prevented US companies from working with them. Despite legal wrangling and trade negotiations between the two countries the ban is still in place, and in the case of Google, it means that while there are still updates and services available […]
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WSJ: Comcast’s NBCUniversal is in advanced talks to acquire Vudu
[ad_1] As we discussed last year, it’s getting expensive to keep up with TV due to the increasing number of streaming options popping up. Companies need to find a way to make money, especially those pumping millions into their projects. WSJ says that Vudu would complement Peacock if the sale goes through, and its online […]
Vinyl cover maker Slickwraps coughs up customer info in a data breach
[ad_1] In an email sent to customers this morning, Slickwraps says an “unauthorized party” accessed its private databases, and obtained customer names, emails and addresses. Slickwraps claims passwords and credit card information weren’t compromised. “We are deeply sorry for this oversight. We promise to learn from this mistake and will make improvements going forward. This […]
‘Friends’ cast is locked in for a reunion special to launch HBO Max
[ad_1] Now that AT&T spent more than $400 million pulling Friends from Netflix to serve as one of the pillars for its HBO Max streaming service, the WarnerMedia company has also shelled out to get the original cast back together for a reunion special. Negotiations for the special have been rumored for months, but now […]
Hot Wheels brings its NFC-enabled stat-tracker to even more toys this year
[ad_1] First up, the core ID setup gets a bit of a rethink. The Smart Track set, with its sturdy USB-connected pieces, was a pretty cool piece of tech. (We even included it in our holiday gift guide.) But at $180, it was probably too pricey for a lot of parents. This year there’s a […]
Google search is showing invitations to private WhatsApp groups
[ad_1] You won’t want to count on these invitations leaving the web, either. A WhatsApp spokesperson asserted these links were shared in “searchable, public channels,” and that people who want to keep links private shouldn’t share them on publicly reachable sites. Google’s public search liaison, Danny Sullivan, reiterated this by saying it was “no different” […]
Analytics firm exposed data for 120 million households
[ad_1] Tetrad responded relatively quickly. UpGuard said it found and notified Tetrad of the exposure on February 3rd, and a back-and-forth led to the data being locked down on February 10th. It’s not certain whether anyone besides UpGuard or Tetrad accessed the data, however. The findings underscore one of the problems with collecting data on […]
The Hot Wheels RC Cybertruck is a mini Tesla for $400
[ad_1] The Hot Wheels Cybertruck R/C has all the details you would expect for a toy that costs a few hundred dollars, including rows of front and rear lights and the distinctive rear cover with a telescoping tailgate. Sadly, unlike the original, it’s not automatically activated — you’ll have to pull it out by hand. […]
The first 'Apex Legends' map is returning for a weekend-long event
[ad_1] If it's been a while since you played Apex Legends, you may want to take some time to return to the game this weekend. Starting today through to February 24th, Respawn Entertainment is bringing back Kings Canyon, Apex's original map, as part of a sep… [ad_2] Source link
iHeart will turn podcasts into books starting with ‘Stuff You Should know’
[ad_1] Plenty of people listen to podcasts on their commute and during work, but iHeartMedia is hoping they can squeeze even more podcast consumption into their days — possibly before they nod off. The company partnered with Flatiron Books to create a series of titles based on popular podcasts. The first iHeart podcast to get […]