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20 Feb

Twitch is increasing channel subscription prices for the first time

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Amazon has been looking to bolster Twitch's bottom line for a while. After laying off around 500 workers and reducing how much streamers make from Prime subscriptions, the streaming service is increasing the price of its subscriptions for the first time.Twitch says it's "updating prices in several countries to help streamer revenue keep pace with rising costs and reflect local…

20 Feb

There’s a Pokémon Presents livestream scheduled for February 27

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The Pokémon Company is hosting a morning livestream on February 27 at 9AM ET to share “exciting Pokémon news” on its official YouTube channel. The yearly stream, appropriately named Pokémon Presents, will provide a bunch of info about what’s coming down the pike throughout 2024.The company does this stream every year, but this one could be special. After all, it…

20 Feb

Tinder is bringing its advanced ID verification system to the US and UK

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Tinder has announced it’s bringing an advanced ID verification system to the US, UK, Brazil and Mexico. This is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the number of catfish swimming around the old dating pool. The new system requires that users take a video selfie and upload a valid driver’s license or passport.Tinder has long required users to take…

20 Feb

OnePlus rejoins the smartwatch scene with the promise of a 100-hour battery life

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After months of rumors, OnePlus has announced its second smartwatch. It will formally debut the OnePlus Watch 2 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month. The company is notorious for drip feeding details about its products and while it has yet to reveal some key information about the wearable, OnePlus has offered up a few juicy morsels.For one…

20 Feb

The best vlogging cameras for 2024

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If you’re a content creator or YouTuber, camera companies increasingly want your business. Last year was no exception, with several new vlogging-specific models released by Canon, Sony, DJI and others. That means there are now over a dozen on sale, alongside regular mirrorless cameras that also do the job well.Models specifically designed for vlogging include Sony’s new ZV-E1 full-frame mirrorless…

20 Feb

Dr. Garmin will see you now

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There’s a reason smartwatches haven’t replaced clinically-validated gear when you visit the hospital — accuracy and reliability are paramount when the data informs medical procedures. Even so, researchers are looking for ways in which these devices can be meaningfully used in a clinical setting. One project in the UK has explored if a Garmin Venu 2 and dedicated companion app…

20 Feb

Members of ransomware gang Lockbit arrested by law enforcement

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International law enforcement, led by the UK’s National Crime Agency, disrupted ransomware gang Lockbit's operation. The group behind notable hacks against aircraft manufacturer Boeing, chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, sandwich chain Subway and thousands more had its site taken offline on Monday while authorities arrested major players behind the gang. "This site if now under the control of law…

20 Feb

Samsung is upgrading a bunch of audio capabilities on its phones, tablets and earbuds

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Samsung has announced a variety of updates designed to give its devices' audio capabilities a boost, starting with a Galaxy Buds' capability that could make it easier to communicate in another language. The company launched a new feature called Live Translate with its Galaxy S24 series, which people can use as an interpreter for phone calls to, say, a restaurant…

20 Feb

Apple Music debuts a monthly version of its annual Replay feature

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Apple Music is building on its annual Replay feature by offering a monthly version. The annual Replay playlist will still be available, but the monthly option should offer a more granular look at your listening history.Simply visit replay.music.apple.com and sign in with the same Apple ID you use for Apple Music. You'll be able to view your top songs, albums…

20 Feb

The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2024

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AirTags are a great way to use Apple's Find My network to keep track of your things. But, like it or not, most AirTag owners will need a holder or case for their Bluetooth tracker. Unlike similar devices from Chipolo and Tile, Apple’s trackers don’t have built-in keyring holes with which to attach them to your keys or other objects.…