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March 9, 2021

Apple releases iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3 to address a WebKit vulnerability

Apple has released a set of updates it recommends all iPhone, iPad and Mac users download as soon as possible. No, iOS 14.5 and Big Sur 11.3 aren’t out yet. Instead, what we have are iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3. 
When you download them on your d…

March 9, 2021

Google brings more context to major news stories in Search

Since 2018, Google News has been providing in-depth overviews of major topics and ongoing stories through a feature called Full Coverage. It includes top and local news headlines, along with context such as explainers, interviews and in-depth reporti…

March 9, 2021

Dish is buying Republic Wireless and its 200,000 subscribers

Dish plans to add yet another mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to its wireless business. On Monday, the company announced that it has an agreement in place to buy Republic Wireless. With the deal, which should close before the end of first half…

March 9, 2021

Gatorade made a sweat patch to track your perspiration

You sweat, I sweat, everybody sweats. But everyone perspires differently — whether it’s the amount you produce or what comes out of your glands. The composition of your sweat can tell you a lot about what your body needs to recover after a workout….

March 9, 2021

US plans ‘a mix of actions’ against Russia over SolarWinds cyberattack

The US is preparing to retaliate against Russia after determining the country was probably involved in the SolarWinds cyberattack. Without providing specifics, White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed to CNBC that the government will carry out…

March 9, 2021

Why you’ll be building websites on Wix in 2021

It's no secret that 2020 presented challenges to businesses large and small; Wix is one such company that reacted smartly to reach impressive new heights. The website builder raced out a bunch of new features and performance upgrades and grew its…

March 9, 2021

GM teases more Hummer EV news with sub-zero test footage

As much as GM has already said about the Hummer EV, it apparently has more to say — and it's using new footage to stir up interest. The automaker has shared video of the GMC-branded electric truck going through testing in sub-zero temperatures ar…

March 9, 2021

Google TV is getting kids profiles this month

It's been almost six months since Google launched its latest TV-focused platform, appropriately called Google TV, alongside new Chromecast hardware. Somewhat surprisingly, Google TV arrived without some essential features for families with young…

March 9, 2021

Arlo’s Video Doorbell and Pro 3 cameras helped me survive suburbia

Soon after moving to a house in the Atlanta metro area last year, I knew I needed a video doorbell. UPS and FedEx would often drop boxes off and never alert me (not great when package thieves are everywhere!). Plus, sales people had the gall to ring…

March 9, 2021

New 3D printing technique could make lab-grown organs more practical

As much as 3D-printed organs have advanced, creating them is still a slow process that can damage the tissue. There may soon be a quicker and more effective method, however. Researchers from the University at Buffalo and elsewhere have developed a 3D…