[ad_1] We’ve asked Google for comment. In the past, it explained that it used data to improve its services and gave users controls to manage and delete their info. An investigation doesn’t necessarily guarantee the EU will file an antitrust case. However, officials have previously slapped Google with over €8 billion (about $8.8 billion) in […]
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Strawberry-flavored HIV medicine could save thousands of children
[ad_1] The medicine includes four recommended antiretroviral drugs and doesn’t require refrigeration — important in Africa, where warm temperatures and inconsistent electricity are frequently issues. Crucially, it’s relatively inexpensive. Quadrimune will cost less than $1 per day for a child between 20 to 30 pounds, and 50 cents per day for younger children. While that […]
TunnelBear discounts a year of VPN service to $50
[ad_1] The promo is only expected to last through December 2nd (aka Cyber Monday), so you’ll want to act quickly if you like the idea of using a VPN to protect your internet traffic. TunnelBear isn’t necessarily the most advanced VPN available, but it is one of the easier-to-use examples with apps for virtually every […]
Facebook labels a post as false to obey Singapore misinformation law
[ad_1] In a statement to Reuters, Facebook didn’t outright object to the law but did worry about the potential to abuse this law. “We hope the Singapore government’s assurances that it will not impact free expression will lead to a measured and transparent approach to implementation,” a spokesman said. The law has drawn concerns over […]
Apple will take a ‘deeper look’ at disputed borders in Maps
[ad_1] “We review international law as well as relevant US and other domestic laws before making a determination in labeling on our Maps and make changes if required by law,” the spokeswoman said. There’s no doubt that Apple had fought the Russian requirement. It spent several months negotiating with Russia in hopes of finding a […]
Battle of the smart screens: Lenovo and Amazon’s latest compared
[ad_1] Now, there are two more models entering the fray. Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show 8 ($130), which lies somewhere in between the second-gen Echo Show and the Echo Show 5. Lenovo, on the other hand, has released the Smart Display 7 ($130), its third attempt at making a Google smart display. Given how […]
Ask Engadget: How can I make a gift card feel more personal?
[ad_1] Jessica CondittSenior Editor Gifts are simply reminders that someone was thinking about you. This is where the joy of present-giving begins, and it’s one reason handing someone a gift card or digital code feels so crappy. It doesn’t take a ton of time or thought to pick an Amazon card off the rack at […]
The Morning After: Black Friday forever (or at least all weekend)
[ad_1] The oversized thin-and-light no one asked for.LG Gram 17 review According to Cherlynn Low, LG’s Gram 17 laptop is impressive in a few ways: it’s light, the massive screen beautiful and there are plenty of ports. It’s lighter than the 16-inch MacBook or Dell’s XPS 15, and managed better battery life than Apple’s machine […]
Engadget readers can save on iRobot Roomba i7 vacuums
[ad_1] You can get the i7+ for $699, instead of $999, by using the code “ENGADGETBOT” at checkout, and the i7 for $499, down from $699, with “ENGADGETVAC”. Effectively, this promotion allows you to buy the more expensive i7+ at the usual price of the i7. As with our previous Wellbots deal, there’s no sales […]
LG Gram 17 review: The oversized thin-and-light no one asked for
[ad_1] I also like that the display was really bright and colorful. Images from a sample 4K video on YouTube looked straight up gorgeous. Plus, I could place the Gram 17 on the table in a hotel room, and still clearly see characters from my favorite TV shows from the bed about six feet away. […]