Author: Shelby Brown
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Scammers Are Targeting Cord Cutters. Know How To Keep Yourself Safe
It’s difficult enough to cancel a service when companies are trying their hardest to keep you subscribed with tricky wording, barely visible unsubscribe buttons and troublesome cancellation processes. The last thing you need is a scammer sneaking into the middle of the process to drain your bank account. If you’re ready to call it quits…
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Amazon’s Free Shipping Just Got More Expensive for Non-Prime Members
If you’re not subscribed to Amazon Prime, qualifying for free shipping will become more difficult. The e-commerce giant confirmed to CNBC that it’s testing a $35 minimum for non-Prime members. Previously, non-Prime members could qualify for free shipping with a minimum $25 purchase. Prime members, who qualify for free shipment with a subscription, won’t be…
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Dolby’s Sound Tech Makes Wireless Speaker Setup Easier, and Heads to TCL First
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, the audio company’s latest sound technology, claims to make any seat the best seat in the house. TCL TV owners will be the first to the new feature. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect pairs a TV’s sound system with accessory wireless speakers to create a more immersive sound experience. The tech can also optimize…
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FTC is Cracking Down on the Fake Review Scourge
Roomster is the latest company banned from using fake reviews by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC said the company bought fake reviews to trick customers into paying to access phony living arrangement listings. Although it’s just one company, Roomster was responsible for tens of thousands of fake four- and five-star reviews. The FTC’s response…
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Ting Continues To Disrupt Broadband Giants by Expanding Affordable Fiber Services
Internet provider Ting launched 2-gigabit fiber internet for $89 a month in several Colorado Springs neighborhoods. The plan — part of Ting’s larger goal of working with local governments to provide faster, cheaper internet — will include download and upload speeds of 2 gigabits per second. Ting’s latest offering is part of its larger goal…
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YouTube is Where Gen Z Goes For Its Content
YouTube remains the go-to platform for Gen Z teens. More than 80% of surveyed 13–17-year-olds said YouTube is how they consume content, according to findings from Precise TV and research agency Giraffe Insights. US teens between the ages of 13 and 17 also named YouTube as their favorite social media app, closely followed by TikTok.…
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You Have to See This Tesla Drive-In Movie Supercharger
A diner and drive-in movie theater where you can charge your electric car sounds like something concocted in the mind of Doc Brown, but Tesla plans to make it a reality in Los Angeles. The electric car company nabbed a permit for Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger, according to Teslarati. The restaurant-movie theater charger station…
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Longhorn Network Entering Final Season Before Shutting Down
The upcoming college football season will be Longhorn Network’s last, according to a report from the Associated Press. The $300 million venture from ESPN and University of Texas at Austin will join ESPN’s SEC Network in tandem with Texas joining the Southeastern Conference in summer 2024. “Yeah, it was bold,” former Texas athletic director DeLoss…
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Apple Was Working on the Vision Pro Back When the Original iPhone Launched
Apple’s long-awaited Vison Pro finally became reality when the company unveiled the mixed reality headset at its Worldwide Developer’s Conference in June. It had been in the works for years, but a new patent shows it’s way longer than any of us thought. The US Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple its original patent for…