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9 Best Free Streaming Services (2021): Freevee, Roku Channel, Peacock and More

The main casualty of the streaming wars has been your wallet. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+: They all demand…

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‘Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova’ Breaks an Infamous Video Game Curse

Tie-in games get a bum rap. Often, deservedly so. They can be amazing, but too frequently they’re rushed efforts that seem developed just to make…

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The Unintended Consequences of Apple’s Fertility Tech

Here’s how it works: The watch must be worn overnight to measure body temperature every five seconds, according to the company. Body temperature drops slightly…

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Adobe Just Held a Bunch of Pantone Colors Hostage

Aaron Perzanowski, coauthor of The End of Ownership, researches intellectual and personal property law at the University of Michigan Law School. He says the standoff…

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The Most Vulnerable Place on the Internet

The Asia-Africa-Europe-1 internet cable travels 15,500 miles along the seafloor, connecting Hong Kong to Marseille, France. As it snakes through the South China Sea and…

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A Caustic Shift Is Coming for the Arctic Ocean

Imagine, for a moment, that you are standing on a pier by the sea, grasping, somewhat inexplicably, a bowling ball. Suddenly you lose your grip…

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Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews

Another recommended tactic is to leave negative reviews on other products to give a more genuine appearance to a reviewer’s profile. Many of these reviewers…

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Google Assistant Gets Parental Controls, New Voices, and a Kids’ Dictionary

You can set limits and block specific content on your child’s smartphone, tablet, or computer, but the smart speakers and smart displays in your home…

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Cats May Be Harboring Crime Scene DNA, Scientists Say

Ever feel like your cat might know a little more than it lets on? Well, you may be onto something. New research suggests that our…

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The City of Atlanta Banned E-Scooters in 2019. The Impact Was Profound

Going electric with our transportation options is a crucial part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and e-scooters are one mode of transport emerging as an…

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