Apple stops charging $99 to transfer data to new Macs
If you have a ton of files you need to move to your new Mac, you’re in luck. Apple quietly did away with the $99 fee it charges to migrate data from your old Mac to your new computer. The policy change, which went into effect on April 2nd, was first… …read more
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The Athletic expands its sports news subscription with over 20 podcasts
The Athletic plans on delivering over 20 new podcasts focused on hyper-local and national sports coverage to its over 100,000 paid subscribers. The paywalled sports outlet launched its new podcast venture on Tuesday, featuring shows that focus on the… …read more
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Senate bill would ban deceptive data collection by internet giants
If American legislators have their way, tech companies will have to face more than negative publicity if they collect your data in a less-than-sincere fashion. Senators Mark Warner and Deb Fischer have introduced a bill, the DETOUR Act (Deceptive Exp… …read more
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NASA enlists academia to develop autonomous space habitats
As NASA faces pressure to get astronauts to the Moon and considers human exploration of Mars, it will need to sort out a few major details — like how to keep extraterrestrial habitats functioning even when there aren’t any human occupants. To do thi… …read more
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AT&T’s mobile 5G goes live in seven more cities
American carriers are still engaged in their endless game of 5G oneupmanship. AT&T has expanded its fledgling mobile 5G network to “parts” of seven more cities, including Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco and San… …read more
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Inboard’s electric scooters will only be available for shared fleets
Last fall, electric skateboard startup Inboard Technology announced plans for its first electric scooter. Dubbed the Glider, consumers could pre-order the device with a $349 deposit placed toward the $1,299 price tag. Now, according to The Verge, Inb… …read more
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Qualcomm’s latest chip will give midrange phones a gaming boost
Flagship features continue to trickle down from $1,000 phones to their more-affordable brothers, and the same is happening with the chips that power them. Qualcomm unveiled new midrange mobile CPUs today that offer advanced features typically reserve… …read more
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Google Docs can now be edited inside of Dropbox
It’s been more than a year since Dropbox and Google announced that they would partner to make their products (including Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Slides) work better together. The Gmail / Dropbox integration launched last summer, and now we’re getting… …read more
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‘Assassin’s Creed Symphony’ concerts will also feature holograms
This summer, Ubisoft and MGP Live will debut the Assassin’s Creed Symphony — a concert series bringing the game’s soundtrack to stage. As the saga of Assassin’s Creed plays out on screen, a live orchestra and choir will perform the score. The just-r… …read more
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LG G8 ThinQ review: A wasted opportunity
A few years back, LG for Mobile World Congress showed off one of the wildest devices I had ever seen. With a bit of finagling, you could pop off the bottom of the G5’s body and swap it out with a camera controller or a high-quality audio DAC. The ide… …read more
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