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Tuesday's Best Deals: Anker Mini Projector, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Pandemic Board Game, Tacklife Tire Inflator and Jump Starter, Jolly Rancher Gummies, and More

{$inline_image} An Anker Nebula Astro mini projector, an HP Sprocket photo printer, a Nintendo Switch Pro controller restock and rare discount, a Kirby Nendoroid, a Pandemic board game, a steep discount on a Tacklife tire inflator and jump starter, and a 5-pound bag of Jolly Ranchers gummies lead Tuesday’s best deals. Read more… Tuesday's Best

TCL's awesome 75-inch 8 Series 4K TV hits an all-time-low price – CNET

Originally $2,600, this top-rated Roku TV is down to $1,500 for the first time. And get the Sonos Playbase — also at an all-time low — to go with it TCL's awesome 75-inch 8 Series 4K TV hits an all-time-low price – CNET Source: CNet

Face masks are thwarting even the best facial recognition algorithms, study finds – CNET

Researchers from NIST found that face masks are causing facial recognition algorithms to fail as much as 50% of the time. Face masks are thwarting even the best facial recognition algorithms, study finds – CNET Source: CNet

July 28, 2020

Spotify Premium users can now host a listening party with up to five friends — even if they live far away

Spotify Spotify is now allowing its paying users to listen to music and podcasts with friends and family at the same time, even if they aren’t in the same location. Through its beta feature called Group Session, any premium user can generate a shareable link with up to five friends, who also have Spotify Premium,

CES 2021 will be an all-digital event – CNET

One the world’s largest tech shows is being reimagined amid the coronavirus pandemic. CES 2021 will be an all-digital event – CNET Source: CNet

July 28, 2020

Sen. Josh Hawley wants to strip legal protections from sites with targeted ads

Photo by Erin Schaff-Pool / Getty Images Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has introduced the latest of several bills designed to weaken a key online legal shield. The Behavioral Advertising Decisions Are Downgrading Services (or BAD ADS) Act would remove protections under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act for large web services that display ads

The best microwaves of 2020 – CNET

Whether it’s last night’s pizza or perfect popcorn, these microwaves are the best at making delicious food in a jiffy. The best microwaves of 2020 – CNET Source: CNet

Animal Crossing: New Horizon adds dreaming, island backup on July 30 – CNET

The Nintendo Switch game’s second Summer Update is also bringing fireworks shows. Animal Crossing: New Horizon adds dreaming, island backup on July 30 – CNET Source: CNet

Programming language popularity: Python overtakes Java – as Rust reaches top 20

For the first time since 2012, Java is not in one of the two top spots in RedMonk’s programming language popularity list. Programming language popularity: Python overtakes Java – as Rust reaches top 20 Source: ZDNet Microsoft

Xiaomi to introduce iOS-like back tap feature in MIUI 12

Back Tap is an interesting feature that utilizes the vast unused space available on the rear panel of the device Xiaomi to introduce iOS-like back tap feature in MIUI 12 Source: Tech Radar Software

Jezero Crater, Landing Site for the Mars Perseverance Rover

This image of Jezero Crater, the landing site for the Mars Perseverance Rover, was taken by instruments on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Jezero Crater, Landing Site for the Mars Perseverance Rover Source: NASA

Paid antivirus vs free antivirus: which should you get?

We discuss the factors that determine whether you’d be better off with a paid or free antivirus app. Paid antivirus vs free antivirus: which should you get? Source: Tech Radar Software

Amazfit Bip S smartwatch review: Price and battery life will smoke the competition – CNET

It may not be the smartest or the prettiest smartwatch out there, but it has two standout features that are hard to beat. Amazfit Bip S smartwatch review: Price and battery life will smoke the competition – CNET Source: CNet

Are refurbished phones worth it? $650 later, I have some advice – CNET

I got an iPhone, two Samsung Galaxy phones and more for just $650 total. Are refurbished phones worth it? 0 later, I have some advice – CNET Source: CNet

Best game console for 2020: PS4 vs. Xbox One vs. Switch – CNET

The PS5 and Xbox Series X are coming, but here’s what you can get right now. Best game console for 2020: PS4 vs. Xbox One vs. Switch – CNET Source: CNet

July 28, 2020

Amazon’s Alexa app redesigned to focus on the bits people actually use

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon’s Alexa app on iOS, Android, and Fire OS is being redesigned to focus on Alexa’s core functionality rather than its third-party “skills” or weather forecasts, TechCrunch reports. The home screen is where the biggest changes appear to have been made. For starters, the button to summon Alexa

Subscription-based payments see significant growth in lockdown

Consumers enjoying convenience and affordable costs of subscription-based payments. Subscription-based payments see significant growth in lockdown Source: Tech Radar Software

July 28, 2020

Face masks are breaking facial recognition algorithms, says new government study

Fool an algorithm today: wear a mask. | Photo by Robin Utrecht/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Face masks are one of the best defenses against the spread of COVID-19, but their growing adoption is having a second, unintended effect: breaking facial recognition algorithms. Wearing face masks that adequately cover the mouth and nose causes the

iPhone SE: Apple's smallest iPhone isn't actually that small. Here's why that matters – CNET

Commentary: With the iPhone SE 2020, Apple had a chance to bring a 4-inch iPhone back market again. But it passed on that opportunity, and there’s a reason for that. iPhone SE: Apple's smallest iPhone isn't actually that small. Here's why that matters – CNET Source: CNet

July 28, 2020

What Congress should ask at Wednesday’s tech antitrust hearing

A few minutes after I sent out Thursday’s newsletter previewing this week’s antitrust hearing, news came that the event would be postponed to accommodate the memorial for Rep. John Lewis. Indeed it was, but only for two days: the hearing will now take place on Wednesday, and you can stream it here. The bad news

Their Businesses Went Virtual. Then Apple Wanted a Cut.

After Airbnb and ClassPass began selling virtual classes because of the pandemic, Apple tried to collect its commission on the sales. Their Businesses Went Virtual. Then Apple Wanted a Cut. Source: NY Times Tech

Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google Prepare for Their ‘Big Tobacco Moment’

The tech C.E.O.s will appear together at a congressional hearing on Wednesday to argue that their companies do not stifle competition. Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google Prepare for Their ‘Big Tobacco Moment’ Source: NY Times Tech

Must-have Windows and Mac utilities get new features

Parallels Toolbox and Parallels Access get a new set of features. Must-have Windows and Mac utilities get new features Source: ZDNet Microsoft

Parallels Toolbox 4 for Windows and Mac

New features include Break Time, Unit Convertor, and Enhanced Search. Parallels Toolbox 4 for Windows and Mac Source: ZDNet Microsoft

July 28, 2020

Profile of FaZe Clan, an e-sports collective of 85 professional gamers and content creators, backed by big-time music investors, which has become a cultural hit (Dan Rys/Billboard)

Dan Rys / Billboard: Profile of FaZe Clan, an e-sports collective of 85 professional gamers and content creators, backed by big-time music investors, which has become a cultural hit — Esports company FaZe Clan is emerging as a cultural behemoth as gamers move from the basement into the entertainment business Profile of FaZe Clan, an

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