It made “false and misleading representations,” a consumer watchdog said. Sony was hit with a $2.5 million (AU$3.5 million) fine for denying customers refunds for faulty PlayStation games, a consumer watchdog said Friday. It made “false and misleading representations” about people’s consumer
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Messenger Rooms vs. Zoom: Video-chat apps compared
Find out how Facebook’s new video-chat feature stacks up against popular Zoom for quarantine calls and meetings. Coronavirus lockdowns and quarantines may be lifting in some areas, but many people are still going to be working and socializing from home for
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Microsoft is notifying users if their PC can’t install the Windows 10 May update
For the sake of transparency In brief: Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 May 2020 update, which brings several changes and features to the OS. One new element of the upgrade is a system in which users are informed if
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Samsung’s new debit card is tightly integrated with Samsung Pay
Following Apple and Google into the financial services business In brief: Setting up an account is easy and you’ll gain access to a virtual card upon approval. Once you get your physical debit card in the mail and activate it within the
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Huawei ban timeline: UK starts new probe into Chinese company’s role in its future 5G plans
We break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant, day by day. Huawei is the world’s No. 1 telecom supplier and No. 2 phone manufacturer, but it’s a pariah in countries like the US. For more than a year,
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How to save and delete messages in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has a handy feature that allows users to “save” messages in a larger thread so they can quickly refer back to the items later. Learn how to use this hidden Microsoft Teams feature. Microsoft Teams has a multitude of
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How to extend the life of your laptop
Some laptops can take quite a licking and keep on ticking. But you shouldn’t count on it if you want to maximize their usable lifespan. Whether you need to delay a new laptop purchase because of uncertain finances (to put it mildly),
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Cybercriminals exploiting the coronavirus to deploy infostealers
These threats are designed to capture usernames, passwords, bank details, network information, and other sensitive data, says security provider Lastline. Cybercriminals have been busy devising email campaigns that take advantage of the coronavirus outbreak. By promising information or help about the pandemic,
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iPhone SE 2020 vs. iPhone X comparison: Is a cheaper, refurbished iPhone X better?
Apple sells the iPhone X refurbished for $600. But is its 2017 flagship still better than its new budget iPhone SE? When the iPhone X first debuted in 2017, it made headlines for several reasons. It was the first iPhone to have
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New Thunderbolt flaw lets hackers bypass security features in five minutes
It requires physical access and affects any PC made before 2019 In brief: If your laptop somehow makes its way into hackers’ hands, will the login screen and hard disk encryption keep its contents safe? You might imagine so, but if it’s
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