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Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans


A sustained backlash against a new system to look for child sexual abuse materials on user devices has led the company to hit pause.
Verizon, Microsoft partner to bring 5G edge computing to Azure Stack Edge

The partnership means that Verizon can begin offering on-premises, private edge computing and private 5G to businesses.
17 Early Labor Day Deals on Laptops, Headlamps, and TVs

Get ready for fall with the best discounts on everything from home entertainment to fitness tracking.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds2 Are Perfect Everyday Earbuds

These are the new standard in midrange wireless earbuds.
Our Favorite High-Tech Bassinets for Cantankerous Tots

We soothed, swung and strapped babies into bassinets that vibrate, move, adjust, and even react to crying.
Samsung’s Latest Folding Phones Finally Feel Ready

The Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 are more polished than ever, and surprisingly purpose-driven.
Microsoft 365: A cheat sheet

Microsoft 365 provides the productivity tools required by enterprises. This guide covers key details about Microsoft 365, including available Office applications, system requirements, and pricing.
Spoiler Talk: Justina Ireland Shines a Light on Out of the Shadows

Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows. Justina Ireland’s Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows debuted last month, marking the second release in a new wave of High Republic stories. This young adult novel brings back some familiar faces like […]
The New Pixel Is Raising the Bar for Cheap Phones

This week, we talk about the Google Pixel 5A and how it’s changing our expectations of sub-$500 phones.