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GoFundMe: Campaigns raising money for anti-vaxx 'misinformation' will be blocked

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:32:27 -0400

GoFundMe is the latest internet platform to crack down on the anti-vaccination movement. It joins Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Shaking aspen leaves could extend life of future Mars rovers

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:01:27 -0400

Tech on Mars apparently needs some help from Mother Nature. Scientists are using aspen leaf motion as inspiration for a backup power source for rovers.

Popular places where selfies are not allowed

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:34:26 -0400

The selfie craze continues to take over enjoyable moments of life, and in some cases even life itself, so certain places are putting a stop to it.

Oprah, Brie, Snoopy and Jen: Here's a list of the Apple TV shows and movies coming soon

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:20:57 -0400

Apple signs major stars like Oprah, 'Peanuts,' Chris Evans and more in big push for new streaming service

Nintendo may soon add a cheaper and a more powerful Switch to its lineup, report says

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:21:15 -0400

Nintendo may be about to give the Switch a refresh.

25 of the most popular things to buy at The Container Store—and if they're worth it

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:44:13 -0400

Here are 25 of the most popular products you can buy now at The Container Store to tidy up your home.

No, that iOS 12.2 update did not just give 5G to your AT&T iPhone

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:15:51 -0400

Sorry, AT&T iPhone users. Just because you downloaded iOS 12.2 doesn't mean that your current iPhone magically became a 5G phone.

Listen to the Talking Tech podcast

Fri, 8 Mar 2019 13:30:57 -0500

Your guide to the latest tech news and analysis, with Jefferson Graham's daily podcast, available on Apple and Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify and more.

Here are the 5 best deals you can get on Amazon right now

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:04:55 -0400

Snag a great price before the weekend.

What to expect from Apple today and where can you watch the livestream?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:09:25 -0400

Expect a new streaming TV and entertainment service and a magazine product, too.

How the Galaxy S has changed through the years

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:40:12 -0500

From the first 4-inch Galaxy S in 2010 to 2019's 6.7-inch Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung's flagship has changed a lot over the years.

Stars of Apple: Company goes big for launch of Apple TV+

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:38:25 -0400

Stars of Apple: Company goes big for launch of Apple TV+.

Smart garden: Robot mowers, watering devices may keep your lawn tidy and your plants alive

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:00:06 -0400

From plants that grow themselves to robot lawn mowers, there's a long list of tech that helps you tend to your lawn and garden.

Watch every March Madness game with this discounted streaming stick

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:29:52 -0400

This deal is a slam dunk for savings.

What I learned about Internet security and identity theft after criminals hacked my accounts

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:19:44 -0400

If you’re a victim of identity theft, it will be you, and not the criminals, who will suffer – for months!

Witness exploding meteor, 10 times stronger than WWII atomic bomb

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:09:22 -0400

NASA released images of a meteor exploding over the Bering Sea last December.

These are the 5 best Amazon deals this Sunday

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:06:04 -0400

This weekend brings terrific deals on car chargers, pillows, and more.

Robocalls: AT&T CEO gets spam call alert on his Apple Watch during a live interview

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:49:21 -0400

At an Economic Club event in Washington, DC, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson was interrupted on stage by a robocall.

Dyson's new cordless vacuum is their best one yet

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:58:44 -0400

The V11 redefines our expectations of cordless vacuums.

These 8 gadgets can help you garden indoors and outside

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:50:12 -0400

'Hey Alexa, water the garden.' Or have a robot mow the lawn.

Apple Arcade brings Apple into gaming with new subscription service

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:54:42 -0400

The company says it will have over 100 games for its new service, which will be playable across iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TV.

Oprah and Steven Spielberg tout new Apple TV shows, but provide barely a glimpse of them

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:25:58 -0400

Hollywood A-listers descended on Apple's headquarters to unveil its new streaming service, but the secretive company was scarce on details and showed barely a glimpse of its upcoming shows.

Calling all Marie Kondo wannabes—The Container Store is having a huge sale right now

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:51:28 -0400

Get 25% off top kitchen and pantry solutions until April 7 during The Container Store's spring sale.

Google Earth will now take you to 'Mars on Earth'

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:58:43 -0400

You don't have to be an astronaut to check out Google Earth's version of Mars.

16 amazing deals from Anthropologie's massive weekend sale

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:48:30 -0400

Everything (well, almost everything) is 20% off at Anthropologie right now, and we have thoughts

Roughly 2,700 years ago, an unusually powerful solar storm swept past the Earth

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:39:07 -0400

The only visible effect on Earth from space weather is typically the aurora borealis, or northern lights, across Canada and the northern USA.

The 20 best places to buy furniture online

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:04:17 -0400

Take a bit of stress out of your home reno by getting all your furniture at one of these awesome online stores.

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Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:18:56 -0500

Like talking tech? Us, too. Sign up for Jefferson Graham's Talking Tech newsletter.

Picky eaters rejoice—Home Chef's new feature is a game-changer

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:29:04 -0400

"Customize It" allows you to swap proteins in your meal kit.

News, entertainment, music, iCloud—are you ready to spend $40 monthly with Apple?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:46:28 -0400

Apple expected to launch subscription entertainment streaming service like Netflix or Amazon Prime. But is it too late to the party?

Take a virtual tour of the center of the Milky Way

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:55:27 -0400

If you ever wanted to see what the Milky Way looks like from the perspective of the giant black hole at the center of it? Well now you can.

How to watch NCAA March Madness without a cable subscription

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:33:23 -0400

You don't need to pony up for cable to catch the madness

These headphones promise to be your new running coach—but do they work?

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:55:04 -0400

A marathon runner and a newbie try A.I. coaching earphones to improve their form.

Will Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Viacom go dark for AT&T's DirecTV subscribers?

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 13:43:16 -0400

Viacom warned AT&T's DirecTV subscribers that they may lose access to 23 channels if a dispute over fees isn't resolved before the contract expires.

AT&T's DirecTV, Viacom reach deal, avoid blackout to keep Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:35:54 -0400

DirecTV and Viacom have reached an agreement to keep Viacom channels such as BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV on the satellite TV service.

In defense of cable, and the joy of scrolling up and down a remote

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:24:30 -0400

Sure, cable gouges consumers with higher rates, but you think streaming prices won't go higher and higher in the coming years? We're skeptical.

A six-figure career playing video games? Welcome to the world of professional esports

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:37:58 -0400

College scholarships, six-figure average salaries and houses in L.A. are just some of the perks of being a professional "League of Legends" player.

Jupiter mystery solved? Scientists reveal how they believe the planet really formed

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:10:19 -0400

Scientists discover Jupiter picked up steam no where near the sun!

Smart Lighting products from Amazon, Philips, WEMO, Eufy and others

Thu, 7 Mar 2019 15:15:44 -0500

Take a look at different shapes and sizes of smart lighting products.

Google Stadia takes on Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo with new online game platform

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:07:00 -0400

Google's Stadia, announced at the Game Developers Conference Tuesday, will make games available on Chrome browsers on PCs, computers, phones and TVs.

The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Monday

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:23:24 -0400

Got the Monday blues? These top Amazon deals can turn that existential frown upside down.

10 smartwatches that help monitor your activity

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:17:44 -0500

Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge, LG and more. If you're looking for smartwatches for health and fitness tracking features, here are 10 options to consider.

Apple goes big on premium services: Apple TV+ streaming, News+, Arcade and new credit card

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:57:24 -0400

Backed by Hollywood stars and original content, Tim Cook & Co. go all in on streaming. Will consumers subscribe to the new offerings?

This $30 gadget could save you hundreds on groceries

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:37:08 -0400

The Berry Breeze Fridge Fresh is your fridge's new best friend. We tested it to see if it can really stop your fruits and veggies from going bad.

What you can see with a drone: Amazing photographs

Wed, 6 Mar 2019 13:33:15 -0500

These free mobile games on Android and iOS bring fun to spring break, travels

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 15:59:41 -0400

Columnist Marc Saltzman offers up a trio of mobile games you can use to pass the time on spring break or on a long trip.

Apple will reportedly reveal streaming service, what does it mean for Netflix?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:50:50 -0400

Elizabeth Keatinge tells us about Apple's new streaming service.

This is why everyone is Googling 'Florida man' and their birthday

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:18:03 -0400

What 'Florida man' headline comes up for your birthday? People are Googling it to find out in the Florida Man Challenge.

This incredible curved 4K TV is at the lowest price we've ever seen

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:52:09 -0400

Upgrade your home movie experience at a crazy good price.

I am not a robot. I'm a doctor and my patients need the real me.

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:00:06 -0400

Telemedicine can't replace the 'laying on of hands' and personal relationships that help patients discuss problems and can improve their health.

What's in your wallet? Apple wants you to add an Apple Card credit card, coming in summer

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:48:30 -0400

Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs on its own Apple Card Mastercard, coming this summer. Its 2 percent rebate goes to 3 percent on Apple products.