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Google Pixelbook hits new all-time lows from $749 shipped (Reg. up to $1649)

from 9to5Toys Jun 2 2018 - 6:46 am PT

Update (6/5): B&H is no longer offering this discount.

Update (6/4): Walmart is no longer offering this discount.

Best Buy is currently offering the Google Pixelbook 1.2GHz/8GB/128GB with 12.3-inch Display for $749 shipped. Also available at ~~Walmart~~, ~~B&H~~, and the Google Store. That’s $250 off the going rate and beats the the lowest price we’ve seen by $150. If you have been interested in Chromebooks, then you can’t go wrong with Google’s first-party offering. Rated 4.6/5 stars. Head below to find additional configuration options that are on sale and don’t forget to take a look at NewGeekGuide’s hands-on review. Read More

Apple ranked behind Google as world’s second most valuable brand

from 9to5Mac May 29 2018 - 3:27 pm PT

A new report out today from global brand consultancy BrandZ places Apple as the second most valuable brand in the world, with Google holding the lead. The rankings are based on a combination of customer sentiment and financial performance…

Snapchat

Snapchat rolling out new Send and Request location features aimed to be more privacy cautious

9to5 Staff May 24 2018 - 4:47 pm PT

Snapchat is the original proprietor of the ephemeral sharing idea, before major players such as Instagram began copying its ideas. Looking to gain a leg up on competitors like Instagram, Snapchat is expanding its location sharing features..

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Facebook

Many Facebook questions still unanswered, as non-EU users asked to review settings

9to5 Staff May 24 2018 - 5:36 am PT

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was widely criticized yesterday for failing to answer many of the questions put to him by the European Parliament.

He promised written answers to these, and some have been provided, but more than half of the unanswered questions remain so …

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Fox Sports partnering with AT&T and Intel to test the power of 5G connectivity

from 9to5Mac May 16 2018 - 4:07 pm PT

Carriers have made it clear that 5G is the next big thing for mobile technology, with AT&T targeting the end of this year for a rollout to a dozen markets. To show the power of 5G, however, Fox Sports is partnering with AT&T, Intel, and Ericsson to use 5G technology to broadcast the upcoming U.S. Open Championship in 4K HDR…

Tech News

Google releases its new AI-driven ‘Tech News’ app for iPhone and iPad

9to5 Staff May 15 2018 - 6:07 pm PT

Last week at its annual I/O developer conference, Google unveiled its new AI-powered “Tech News” application. Replacing the neglected Newsstand service from Google, and seen as a direct competitor to the Apple News app, Tech News is now available on the App Store…

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Support for HDR YouTube videos now widely rolling out for iPhone X

from 9to5Mac May 11 2018 - 6:52 am PT

YouTube has been trialling support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) videos on the iPhone X since the end of last month, and now appears to be rolling it out more widely …

Twitter

Twitter says bug caused user passwords to be stored in plaintext internal log

9to5 Staff May 3 2018 - 3:51 pm PT

G Suite Twitter hack

Twitter today has detailed an internal bug that saw passwords be stored in an internal unmasked log. While Twitter says that it sees no signs of breach or misuse, it’s recommending that users “consider changing” their passwords…

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9to5Toys Last Call: TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Bulbs $38, Qi Wireless Charger $8, SanDisk 64GB SDXC 2-pack $50, more

9to5 Staff Apr 24 2018 - 10:37 am PT

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9to5Toys Last Call: AT&T Galaxy S9 from $570, WeMo Smart Wall Switch $35, SanDisk 256GB USB-C Flash Drive $65, more

9to5 Staff Apr 23 2018 - 10:51 am PT

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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin microUSB Cable Charging Kits $10, Adjustable Tablet Stand $9, TP-Link Smart Plug $20, more

9to5 Staff Apr 20 2018 - 10:35 am PT

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9to5Toys Last Call: Twelve South Headphone Stand $50, ecobee4 Thermostat $199, Daydream VR $50, more

9to5 Staff Apr 19 2018 - 10:44 am PT

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Alexa

Amazon’s new ‘Alexa Skill Blueprints’ feature allows anyone to create custom questions & responses

9to5 Staff Apr 19 2018 - 6:47 am PT

Amazon is adding new personalization options to Alexa, starting first with users in the United States. The new Alexa Skill Blueprints feature makes it easy for anyone to create a range of custom responses for Alexa, ranging from jokes to instructions and much more.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Timbuk2 Amazon Gold Box, Nest Thermostat E $110, Pixelbook USB-C Hub $11, more

9to5 Staff Apr 18 2018 - 10:00 am PT

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Google Chrome for iOS adds support for exporting all of your saved passwords

9to5 Staff Apr 17 2018 - 3:30 pm PT

After rolling out early support for the feature on Android and desktop last month, Google today has updated Chrome for iOS with support for exporting passwords. The feature comes as part of version 66 of the app…

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9to5Toys Last Call: GoPro 4K HERO6 Black $344, Aukey Qi Wireless Charging Lamp $34, iOttie Mount $10, more

9to5 Staff Apr 17 2018 - 10:40 am PT

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9to5Toys Last Call: Chromecast from $25, Nest Hello $182, Nest Thermostat $119, more

9to5 Staff Apr 16 2018 - 10:34 am PT

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WhatsApp

Pioneering work allows drug dealer to be convicted from WhatsApp photo of ecstasy tablets in his palm

9to5 Staff Apr 16 2018 - 4:48 am PT

Police investigations are often aided by the fact that most criminals are dumb, but one drug dealer who helpfully posted a partial photo of his fingerprint in a WhatsApp message still set a challenge for police …

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9to5Toys Last Call: Best Buy Sale, Belkin AC Travel Battery $10, Wemo Wi-Fi Dimmer $50, more

9to5 Staff Apr 13 2018 - 10:34 am PT

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Telegram

Telegram: Russia orders app blocked; pirated content routinely stored on app’s servers, claims report

9to5 Staff Apr 13 2018 - 4:55 am PT

Telegram

A few weeks ago, a court ordered messaging app Telegram to hand over encryption keys for messages to Russia’s KGB successor, the Federal Security Service (FSB). Telegram refused, and a court has now ordered that access to the service be blocked.

This was expected, but there’s one ‘you couldn’t make it up’ aspect to it which wasn’t …

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9to5Toys Last Call: Google Pixel 2 (refurb) $500, SanDisk 400GB microSDXC $180, YI 4K Action Cam $132, more

9to5 Staff Apr 12 2018 - 10:27 am PT

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9to5Toys Last Call: UE BLAST Alexa Speaker $100, Chromebook USB-C Hub $28, Sphero BB-8 Robot $79, more

9to5 Staff Apr 11 2018 - 10:33 am PT

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9to5Toys Last Call: IonSlim USB-C Portable Battery $80, DJI Spark Quadcopter $257, WD 4TB External Hard Drive $80, more

9to5 Staff Apr 10 2018 - 10:09 am PT

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9to5Toys Last Call: $150 off Pixelbook, Logitech MX Sound Speakers $80, Lutron Dimmer Kit $80, more

9to5 Staff Apr 9 2018 - 10:37 am PT

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