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Apple plan to scan users’ iCloud photos raises new fears of government-mandated data access

A firestorm emerged on Friday and raged during the weekend over Apple's new "Expanded Protections for Children," a series of measures across Apple's platforms aimed at cracking down on child sexual ab...

3102 23/11/2021

No need to overthink it (or overpay for it) [Setups]

NewsTop storiesA solid M1 MacBook Air and widescreen setup gets things done.Photo: floridatastic@Reddit.comRedditor floridatastic, who probably dwells in The Sunshine State, said they spent a while as...

2971 23/11/2021

"Welcome back, Elgin!" • Concert to celebrate the arts at ...

Elgin is welcoming people back to the newly renovated Civic Center Plaza with a family-friendly celebration of the arts."Welcome back, Elgin!" is scheduled to take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22,...

2981 23/11/2021

M1 Mac mini and M1 MacBook Air power gaming setup [Setups]

NewsTop storiesAn M1 Mac mini and M1 MacBook Air power this Mac gaming setup.Photo: raka_ny@Reddit.comGiven the dominance of PCs in the gaming world for various reasons, it’s refreshing to see somebod...

3306 23/11/2021

Schaumburg adopts new hotel rules in response to local, regional rise in crime

Schaumburg has adopted a list of new regulations for its 30 hotels intended to curb an increase in crime that Schaumburg Police Chief Bill Wolf says predates the pandemic and is both local and regiona...

3125 23/11/2021

Apple’s plan to scan US iPhones raises privacy red flags

Apple hasannounced plans to scan iPhones for images of child abuse, raising immediate concerns regardinguser privacy and surveillancewith the move.Has Apple's iPhone become an iSpy?Apple says its syst...

2958 22/11/2021

The case of the cranky Chrome install

I was recently assisting someone with a problem with their laptop — an HP Envy, several years old but still running Windows well enough. It would install updates, receive feature releases and get Offi...

3225 22/11/2021

LG Introduces Split DOAS Units

ALPHARETTA, GA, July 23, 2021—LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has introduced two new split Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) units, enabling building owners and facility managers to efficiently...

3137 22/11/2021

4 tucked-away takeaways from Google's Pixel 6 preview

Well, gang, it looks like the brightly colored cat is out of the metaphorical bag.You know what I'm talkin' about, right? The feline in question is none other than Google's Pixel 6 phone — two of 'em,...

2828 22/11/2021

These 18 Book Subscription Boxes Will Make Sure You Always Have a Fresh Read

There are a lot of monthly subscription boxes out there, and yes, that includes books. As much fun as it is to find a newbookto read while wasting time in a bookstore, it can definitely be challenging...

3250 22/11/2021

The best portable Bluetooth speakers of 2021

CNN—A great portable speaker is more than just roadworthy — it needs to sound pretty damn good wherever you go. Whether you’re listening quietly while catching up on summer reading or getting the part...

3222 21/11/2021

AirTag accessories

CNN—AirTagsare item trackers that integrate with the Find My app on your iPhone to help you keep track of common objects you tend to misplace (think your bag, your keys or your wallet!). They’re super...

3068 21/11/2021

The Mac is getting a ton of huge features this fall — and we just tried them

CNN—Apple’s macOS Monterey quite literally turns the knob of Apple’s mac software to 12. And while it’s not the full visual redesign we saw last year with macOS Big Sur — which also set the stage for...

3274 21/11/2021

The $240 OnePlus Nord N200 5G arrives as an average phone with a great display

CNN—The budget phone space feels like an ever-expanding market — theiPhone SEdelivered a new level of value in early 2020, with options fromSamsung,TCLandGooglealso dropping innovative phones at affor...

3243 21/11/2021

Verizon delaying shutdown of its 3G wireless network

New YorkCNN Business—Consumers using a phone that still runs on the Verizon 3G network have a bit more time to continue using the network.The company’s 3G network is still up and running — after Veriz...

3350 21/11/2021