Amazon is re-branding Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming
Amazon is dropping the Twitch name in an effort to broaden the Prime service appeal. Amazon is re-branding Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAmazon is dropping the Twitch name in an effort to broaden the Prime service appeal. Amazon is re-branding Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAmazon is making its Twitch video game streaming service more Amazon-like. Amazon rebrands Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon said it was rebranding Twitch Prime, in another attempt to crack the video game market after a big-budget game effort failed. After a Flop, Amazon Makes Another Foray Into Video Games Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis week’s lineup of new Netflix Originals includes a study in contrasts: A docuseries exploring controversial wellness treatments—think tantra, bee-venom therapy, fasting diets—and an action flick about an experimental new drug that gives people legit superpowers. (Un)Well is an investigative series from producers… Read more… What's New on Netflix the Week of August 9, 2020
Read MoreThe annual Perseid Meteor Shower is peaking this week, so now is the time to plan your escape to a dark spot under open sky. Read more… How to View the Perseid Meteor Shower This Week Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreFrequent riders said it was like Uber ‘didn’t exist’ anymore. Longtime observers fear riders won’t come back after lockdowns ease up. Uber ridership has cratered and no one knows when it’ll come back Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Almost every model in Amazon’s Fire lineup of budget-friendly tablets is discounted. The Fire HD 8 is a good value at $60 (usually $90), and even the Fire HD 8 Plus with slightly more RAM and wireless charging support is $30 off; instead of costing $110, it’s down
Read MoreFiles by Google is a handy app that helps manage your Android phone’s storage space and securely transfer data to the cloud and other devices. Now, it can also lock your personal files in an encrypted, PIN-protected folder, thanks to its new Safe Folder feature. Read more… Hide Files on Your Android With a PIN-Protected
Read MoreHyundai discontinued both models for 2021 citing a growing crossover and SUV lineup. Booo. Hyundai Elantra GT, GT N Line head to the automotive graveyard – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAs the coronavirus outbreak continues, some companies are predicting higher health insurance premiums for 2021. Whether you have recently lost your job—or you’re already thinking about fall open enrollment—there are some types of insurance to stay away from. Short-term health insurance may seem less pricey upfront,… Read more… Steer Clear of Short-Term Health Insurance Source:
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Read MoreLooking for a great pair to use during the day? These are CNET’s current top picks. All the best headphones for working at home in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker, a soundbar or a full surround set for your home theater, these are the best speakers for the money. The best speakers for 2020: Bose, Sonos, Yamaha, Vizio and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWash away all the chemicals that are hiding in your shower water. Best shower filter for 2020: How they work and why you should get one – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is updating the education edition of Minecraft across platforms and rolling it out for the first time on Chromebooks in time for back-to-school. Microsoft releases Minecraft Education Edition for Chromebooks Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Trump administration has escalated its threats to ban Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat within the US, issuing executive orders last week sanctioning them. The orders will ban “transactions” between US entities and the parent companies of TikTok and WeChat (respectively ByteDance and Tencent). They leave
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Surface Pro computers continue to impress me with stunning design elements and daily performance, but the Surface Type Covers let me down in some use cases. Brydge just released its newest keyboard solution and it has replaced my dirty Type Cover. Brydge 12.3 Pro Plus keyboard hands-on: Skip the Type Cover and enjoy your
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a new phone for $200 or less, check out the ones we’ve reviewed and several new ones we’re excited about. 7 best phones under 0: Our picks for 2020 budget phones that work great – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and I are growing closer, but so many questions about the camera, battery life and stylus remain. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ongoing review: 7 standout and not-so-great features today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’ve got yourself an Apple tablet and you’re bewildered by the sheer volume of apps. Just download these and your life will be better. The best iPad apps of 2020 Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreHere are the questions to ask — and mistakes to avoid — for a year when school happens on a laptop. Back-to-school laptop guide: Pandemic survival edition Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image}Here are the questions to ask — and mistakes to avoid — for a year when school happens on a laptop. Back-to-school laptop guide: Pandemic survival edition Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image}Here are the questions to ask — and mistakes to avoid — for a year when school happens on a laptop. Back-to-school laptop guide: Pandemic survival edition Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIf your PC got upgraded to the Chromium-based Edge browser but you still need (or just want) to use legacy Edge, here’s one way to do it. How to get legacy Edge back on Windows 10 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreFolding smartphones are slowly making their way into the mainstream. Could foldable e-readers be next? The E Ink Corporation, the company behind the digital paper tech found in the majority of e-readers, is trying to make it happen. The firm’s R&D lab has been developing foldable e-ink screens for a while, and its latest prototype
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