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02 Feb

Fallout from the Fulton County cyberattack continues, key systems still down

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Key systems in Fulton County, Georgia have been offline since last week when a 'cyber incident' hit government systems. While the county has tried its best to continue operations as normal, phone lines, court systems, property records and more all went down. The county has not yet confirmed details of the cyber incident, such as what group could be behind…

02 Feb

Engadget Podcast: Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup

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Samsung’s Galaxy S24 phones are all about AI, but how do they compare against Google’s AI tech? This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss what works and doesn’t about Samsung’s ambitious new smartphones, and why it may be a good thing for the Korean giant to directly compete with Google. Also, Senior Editor Karissa Bell joins to discuss the social media…

02 Feb

The Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale for $140 right now

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You can grab a pair of the well-reviewed Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds for $140 via Wellbots. Just enter the code “60ENGDGT” at checkout to get that sweet discount of $60, which is 30 percent off the MSRP. This isn’t the lowest price ever for these earbuds, but it’s close.Google’s Pixel Buds Pro made our list of the best wireless…

02 Feb

Google Search is losing its ‘cached’ web page feature

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One of Google Search's oldest and best-known features, cache links, are being retired, Google's search liaison said in an X post seen by The Verge. Best known by the "Cached" button, those are a snapshot of a web page the last time Google indexed it. However, according to Google, they're no longer required. "It was meant for helping people access pages…

02 Feb

The Morning After: The FCC wants to make AI-voiced robocalls illegal

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AI-generated voices mimicking celebrities and politicians are making it harder for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fight robocalls. FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel wants the commission to recognize calls that use AI-generated voices as artificial, making the use of voice cloning technologies in robocalls illegal.Under the FCC’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), artificial voice or recording calls to residences are…

02 Feb

DoorDash increases NYC delivery fees following new minimum wage rules

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DoorDash customers in NYC will notice a new fee tacked onto their bill when they purchase food for delivery through the app. The company has started charging users $2 more for deliveries in NYC as a response to the city's new minimum wage law, a spokesperson has confirmed to Business Insider. It warned users back in December that the new…

02 Feb

Amazon Fire TV streaming devices are up to 33 percent off

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If you're in the market for a Fire TV device it's a good time to buy, as Amazon is having an early Valentine's Day event. The Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $35, for a savings of $15 (30 percent) off the regular price. You can also grab the Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $40, netting you…

02 Feb

What Is CIDManager on Android? How to Stop It

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Overview of CIDManager on Android One term that might have been popping up on your Android device is CIDManager. So, you could be wondering, what is CIDManager on Android? CIDManager is part of the functioning of the card identifier or CID in your Android device. It exists in the system files of Android and is normally seen on rooted devices.…

02 Feb

Tesla settles California hazardous waste lawsuit for $1.5 million

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Tesla and the 25 California counties that sued the automaker for mishandling hazardous waste at its facilities around the state have already reached an agreement just a few days after the lawsuit was filed. The court has ordered the automaker to pay $1.5 million as part of the settlement, which also includes hiring a third party to conduct annual waste…

02 Feb

Apple’s M1 iPad Air is $150 off and down to a record low

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While not quite Apple’s most powerful tablet, the iPad Air is still the best choice for most customers. Its blend of nearly iPad Pro-level specs and features with more accessible pricing made it one of Engadget’s top iPad picks for 2024. If you’ve been eyeing a new model and don’t want to spend a fortune, you can snag the latest…