Month: November 2021
Yes, your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro can be MagSafe-friendly with this Moment case
Your dangerously slippery Pixel 6 or 6 Pro just arrived, and you’re scrambling to find an available case that will protect your new baby. Whether you are a MagSafe-curious Pixel owner or recently ditched your iPhone for the Pixel but have some MagSafe accessories you don’t want to waste, Moment’s…
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Verizon, AT&T forced to delay 5G rollout due to cockpit fears
US mobile carriers Verizon and AT&T have agreed to temporarily postpone their rollout of C-band 5G in order to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address concerns surrounding potential interference with key cockpit safety devices. In a statement, AT&T revealed its plans to delay its new 5G deployment…
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The FBI has put out a PSA about an interesting crypto scam
The FBI is warning people of a new breed of scam involving cryptocurrency ATMs. A con artist convinces a person to put cash into a cryptocurrency ATM and send the purchased coins to the scammer using an address stored in a QR code (via CoinDesk). While the actual scamming is…
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Google removes its algorithmic ‘Your News Update’ from Assistant
Google has quietly removed its “Your News Update” feature from Assistant, axing the algorithmically personalized audio digest in favor of the company’s existing (and more traditional) news briefings, as spotted by 9to5Google. Originally launched in 2019, Your News Update was an attempt at bringing the same kinds of algorithmic feeds…
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Apple fixes bug that could cause macOS Monterey to brick Macs with a T2 security chip
Since macOS Monterey was released, there have been several Apple users who said that installing the update bricked their computers. It was unclear what might have caused the issue until today, as Rene Ritchie reports, he has received this statement from Apple citing an issue with the firmware of its…
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Microsoft is hosting an education-focused event on November 9th
Microsoft is hosting an event next week focused on education technology. It’s taking place November 9th at 12PM ET. Details are light, but here’s Microsoft’s description of the event: Join us at 9 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Nov. 9, as we share an inside look at the latest tech solutions…
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