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How to Unsubscribe from Unroll.me

By now it’s safe to assume that almost every free internet service that provides some kind of utility isn’t really “free,” and that the price you pay, if it’s not in the form of an actual withdrawal from your bank account, is in the currency of your personal data. Unroll.me, which scans people’s inboxes for marketing emails and newsletters and offers to unsubscribe them in big batches, fits this bill: […]

todayApril 25, 2019

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Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Screen Gets Busted

We’ve seen worries about scratches on expensive phones and debris breaking the keyboard on expensive MacBooks, but a piece of debris distorting the screen on a $1,980 phone after one day of use feels like it’s on an entirely different level.   That’s what happened to a reviewer at The Verge, who reported that he had barely a moment to snap a few pics with the expensive smartphone before it […]

todayApril 20, 2019

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is Getting Ready for Battle

This November the much-anticipated release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is expected to bring intense lightsaber battles to all the major gaming platforms.   With Respawn still riding high on the continued success of Apex Legends, this month the developer finally unveiled its much-anticipated Star Wars game with a number of details and the first proper trailer. Star Wars: Fallen Order will be released on November 15th for Xbox […]

todayApril 15, 2019

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Netflix Killed Airplay Support. Here’s Why.

With no warning and little explanation, Netflix has removed the easiest way to sling its shows from one Apple device to another: AirPlay. Sources at The Verge report that it pulled the wireless casting feature this past week, due to what it’s calling a “technical limitation.” But it’s not the kind of technical limitation you’d think.   It seems that Apple recently partnered with most of the major TV brands […]

todayApril 10, 2019

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How To Turn Off Autoplay Videos on Social Media

You’ve probably been caught off guard by videos that play automatically on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - in fact, just across the internet in general. They begin playing as soon as you load a page or (if they’re more deviously implemented) when you start scrolling through a page to catch your attention.  Whether you just want to put an end to autoplay videos on social media platforms, or are looking […]

todayMarch 22, 2019

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How to Turn Off Autoplay Videos on Your Browsers

Automatic video play is a feature that, while nice to have when it’s surfacing content that’s related to your interests, can be pretty annoying. Autoplay videos can be harmful, too, exposing you to violent, offensive, or otherwise unwanted content that you shouldn’t have to see by default. The Verge reports that several browsers, like Google Chrome and Firefox, now have built-in measures to curb autoplay videos, but for the most […]

todayMarch 20, 2019

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The Punkt MP02 – A Simple Phone for Hectic Times

The Punkt MP02, which just debuted at this year's Mobile World Congress, is about putting a full stop to the distractions and diversions of modern life. Its phones are the postmodern anti-flagship devices that suggest that maybe their users don’t need the internet with them every waking moment of every day. The MP design combines ruggedness with character and a timeless minimalism that’ll look striking decades from now. The buttons […]

todayMarch 5, 2019

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Huawei Mate X Shines at MWC 2019

At this year’s Mobile World Congress, a lot of new devices were introduced and impressed with their technology, but one seemed to rise above the rest. Rated “Best In Show AND “Best Foldable Phone” by The Verge, the Huawei Mate X seems to be the mobile phone to beat for 2019. It’s difficult to overstate the splash that the Huawei Mate X made upon its debut at MWC. Even with […]

todayMarch 4, 2019

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YouTube’s Child Predator Controversy Continues

Last week, a YouTuber named Matt Watson sparked a major backlash against the video streaming giant, when posted a video describing exactly how he “…discovered a wormhole into a soft-core pedophilia ring on Youtube. Youtube’s recommended algorithm is facilitating pedophiles’ ability to connect with each-other, trade contact info, and link to actual CP in the comments. I can consistently get access to it from vanilla, never-before-used Youtube accounts via innocuous […]

todayFebruary 28, 2019

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