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Mar 13

HP is recalling more laptop batteries over fire concerns

HP is expanding its recall of laptop and mobile workstation batteries because of concerns over “fire and burn hazards.” HP actually announced the broader recall in January, but the Consumer Product Safety Commission didn’t post it on its website unti…

Mar 13

US grounds all Boeing 737 Max planes

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Less than one day after expressing confidence in Boeing’s 737 Max fleet, the US government has decided to ground the plane involved in two recent crashes. According to CNBC, President Trump told reporters that the US was issuing an emergency order to…

Mar 13

The Android Q beta is here with a focus on privacy

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It’s that time of year when Google offers an early peek at the next version of Android, and sure enough, the first Android Q preview beta is here. Like previous Android betas, the emphasis here is more on functional updates rather than razzle-dazzle….

Mar 13

Wearing headphones at a concert isn’t as weird as I thought it would be

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One of the worst concerts I’ve ever attended in my life — in terms of pure sound quality — was at Barclays Center. I get that arena shows are never going to be known for their top-notch acoustics, but the concrete cavern that the Brooklyn Nets call…

Mar 13

Google adds DuckDuckGo as a search engine option in Chrome

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Hidden in the most recent version of Chrome is the ability to change its default search engine to a more privacy-friendly option. With the release of Chrome 73, Google has quietly introduced DuckDuckGo as a preferred search option in more than 60 mar…