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Amazon Care Service to Shutter As Company Shifts Health Care Approach
The telehealth and visiting nurse service started as an offering for Amazon employees and became a benefit other companies could offer their workers. Amazon is closing down its homegrown health care provider at the end of 2022, the company told employees Wednesday. Amazon Care offered telehealth appointments and home nurse visits as a workplace benefit to people around the US. The announcemen ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:55:29
Every iPhone 14 Feature I Want to See at Apple's Next Event
Commentary: I hope Apple is paying attention, because there's a lot I want from the iPhone 14. Apple's iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are undeniably among the best phones you can buy in 2022. They offer a brilliant blend of impressive all-around performance with camera skills that can rival professional cameras. But since Apple's next launch event is set for Sept. 7, a new iPhone is likely arriving soon wi ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:55:12
iPhone 14 Launches Sept. 7: Apple Event Confirmed
Apple's "Far Out" launch event is also rumored to include a peek at the Apple Watch 8. Apple has set the date for its latest iPhone's debut. The new device, which is expected to be called the iPhone 14 and include an always-on display, will be unveiled on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Rumors suggest the new iPhone lineup will nix the Mini in favor of a new Max model, joining the rumored iPhone ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:54:07
Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam
Thousands of Facebook users around the world reported issues with their news feeds on Wednesday as a glitch appeared to boost posts to celebrity fan pages and groups to the top of timelines. On Downdetector, an outage tracking website, users posted reports of problems between 07:00 and 09:00 BST. Many reacted to the glitch with memes mocking Facebook. Meta, Facebook's parent company, apologised ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:51:21
Bizzare Facebook Bug Breaks Your Feed With Posts to Celebrities
If your Facebook feed is filled exclusively with posts from people you don't know onto the walls of celebrity accounts, you're not alone. Facebook is broken, and in a most unusual way. As of around 11:30 p.m. PT Tuesday, Facebook users began complaining of a strange bug: Their feeds consist only of random people posting on celebrities' walls. Scrolling down my own feed, all I can see is posts, se ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:51:22
FTC Drops Mark Zuckerberg as Defendant in Antitrust Lawsuit
Decision comes after the Meta CEO agreed not to try to personally buy a virtual reality startup at the center of the dispute. The Federal Trade Commission has removed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as a defendant in an antitrust lawsuit that aims to block the company's acquisition of virtual reality startup Within Unlimited. The agency said in a filing in a Northern California federal court that it ha ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:50:58
Why Don't MacBooks Have Touchscreens?
It's a question that comes up every time there's a Mac refresh, but the answers aren't always obvious. Having reviewed practically every MacBook since the beginning of the Intel Mac era to the current M2 chip versions, I've seen a lot of features added, taken away, and sometimes added back again. That goes for HDMI ports, SD card slots and even the MagSafe connector. But one occasionally requeste ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:50:06
Best Wireless Earbuds and Bluetooth Headphones for Making Calls
Here are the best wireless headphones and earbuds that are great for making and taking voice calls. There are a number of things to consider before you buy a pair of headphones or earbuds. Of course, you'll want to consider sound quality and comfort, but there are also some other things you need to figure out. How are you going to use them? Where are you going to listen to your music or podcasts? ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:48:58
Best Over-Ear Headphones for 2022
Looking for a set of over-ear cans? These are CNET's current top picks. When it comes to headphones, almost everyone seems to be obsessed with true-wireless earbuds, which both offer convenience and solid audio performance. But some want the best audio experience possible, and not everyone enjoys sticking things in their ears. Over-ear headphones solve both problems in one fell swoop, offering th ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:48:31
Twitter Accused of Neglecting Security Problems: What You Need to Know
Twitter's former head of security says in a whistleblower complaint the company isn't doing enough to fix its privacy, security and content moderation issues. Twitter's chaotic year keeps getting worse. The Washington Post and CNN reported on Tuesday that Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter, has alleged in a whistleblower complaint that he uncovered "extre ... Read more
2022-08-23 20:25:49