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Nintendo’s Switch Lite likely won’t be dropping in price any time soon, so the best deals we have to work with in the meantime are the rare promos, much like GameStop’s Black Friday sale happening right now. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/30/20988975/black-friday-nintendo-switch-lite-deal-gamestop-sale-gift-card https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65800372/akrales_190820_3597_0065.0.jpg

China has released a new government policy designed to prevent the spread of fake news and misleading videos created using artificial intelligence, otherwise known as deepfakes. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/29/20988363/china-deepfakes-ban-internet-rules-fake-news-disclosure-virtual-reality https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65798347/Screen_Shot_2018_02_08_at_3.15.08_PM.0.png

Now that Call of Duty is officially in the post-loot box era, Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed what "season one" in Modern Warfare will bring players. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/27/cod-modern-warfare-season-one-content/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252F79d521a0-10d9-11ea-97fb-95da3b875e3c%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dc5feef16a342c7ec0ee7edf22588eba81d8a77e1&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=82123ffca4a34083eb6342e820a9a0d8192d87f2

It's not surprising that Disney went without merch for The Child (aka baby Yoda) when The Mandalorian premiered, since it would have spoiled one of the streaming show's most adorable surprises. However, the first offerings are... rushed, to put it mildly. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/26/disney-baby-yoda-crude-merch/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1014%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1014%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Fe1194db0-1088-11ea-b3f3-16b5c50dc140%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dbee2976062386a62fa7b9ce92771088bdd7d99a5&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=f16698090b1af19c911accb6203b44d211e37710

May 9 Google’s Nest changes risk making the smart home a little dumber Google is trading Nest’s platform for Google Assistant, and the implications could be huge for the smart home ecosystem from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/26/20977968/google-graveyard-products-shut-down-dead-not-supported-discontinues-spring-cleaning https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65777770/akrales_180508_2553_0059.0.jpg

The Department of Justice has decided not to do anything about wireless carriers’ attempts to turn eSIMs into a way to keep customers locked to their network. It doesn’t entirely rule out taking action against anticompetitive behavior in the future. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/27/20985910/doj-gsma-esim-decision-anticompetitive-concerns-no-action https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65788574/twarren_iphonesim_1.0.jpg

Less than a month after release, EA has declared Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order a success. While the publisher didn't break out any numbers, it did say that the title has sold more digital downloads than any other Star Wars game to date in its first two weeks of availability. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/26/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-two-week-sales/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-06%252F525a8510-8d68-11e9-9fb8-c7a20f578fd0%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D013e2b3776ab7a63182ead85dd29d6abc8e9ba0d&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=9c5e4b1b0064bfff8cf3edfa6e250a483a723419

To make the most of Black Friday, follow the Wirecutter Deals page throughout the event, where we'll be updating our list of researched deals that are actually worth your time. See Wirecutter's latest deals here. Black Friday is a highly anticipated day for shoppers who can't resist a good deal. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/26/five-things-to-avoid-on-black-friday/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C800%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C800%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Fcdd57090-0fa1-11ea-9fdf-4ba3d6d13d5e%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dee19e9eb2ab4926307299448f6f54f36dcbadd36&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=1750016dd74d69163dd82de4f6ea6f9bf13e6667

It feels like 8BitDo can barely let a month slip by without offering a new Nintendo Switch controller. This time around, it's putting its keychain-sized Zero 2 up for pre-order. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/25/8bitdo-switch-controller-keychain-zero-2/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1284%252C857%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1068%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Fa29a8530-0f99-11ea-bbfb-c86529e8e2b5%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D3cc15a306abb78d25822d94a497bb4878686fdf5&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=a47e75a56a5bf0acd297eaeb75402c9c860dbee0

On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office would drop its lawsuit opposing the multibillion-dollar merger between telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint. Texas dropped its lawsuit as part of a settlement with the proposed New T-Mobile. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/25/20981901/tmobile-sprint-merger-texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-lawsuit https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65768552/acasatro_180430_1777_sprint_Tmobile_0006.0.jpg

For 30 years, scientists have hunted for elusive quarry in the sizzling ashes of the most famous supernova in recent history. On February 23, 1987, astronomers watched in awe as a star in a nearby galaxy exploded, the closest known instance of a supernova in the last 400 years. from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-missing-neutron-star-may-have-been-found-after-30-year-hunt/ https://static.scientificamerican.com/sciam/cache/file/7D418BDE-953E-41D0-8A8DDF5DB97A86CF_source.png?w=590&h=800&86AAC20B-C3D5-4B63-AB0BA19F803BB47E

Though Beats was a little late to market with its first true wireless earbuds, this year the company debuted a set designed for a comfortable and secure fit: the Powerbeats Pro. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/23/powerbeats-pro-user-reviews/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?crop=1800%2C1350%2C0%2C0&quality=85&format=jpg&resize=1600%2C1200&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2019-05%2Fc26d9820-77e1-11e9-b7d3-4a40662a317b&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=96c79eeede5dc2914906f0cab20b9f2a065004b2

Add another Apple TV+ show to the list of those already slated to get second seasons. M. Night Shyamalan and the Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon have confirmed that Apple has renewed Servant for a second season ahead of its November 28th premiere. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/23/apple-renews-servant-for-season-2/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252F5765ab70-0e1e-11ea-96ee-484fe1b2adc6%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dcf5fe14ee5d96e5f7d8a7fea905f9a6a8099bc7b&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=990345f89f1188334756ccbcbb41653f9e3efe71

Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Good Deals stamp of approval, so if you're looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be. Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. from https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2019/11/24/20970705/black-friday-noise-canceling-headphone-deals-cyber-monday-beats-bose-sony-sennheiser https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65762758/jbareham_180823_2895_0075.0.jpg

Two days after its big (and slightly botched) unveiling, the Cybertruck is already racking up a lot of interest. Tesla has received 146,000 preorders for the polarizing electric pickup truck, Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/24/20980141/tesla-cybertruck-preorder-deposit-elon-musk https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65762562/sokane_191112_3807_8679.0.jpg

Since last year, you've been able to purchase movie tickets using your voice with Google Assistant and Fandango. Today, Google is enhancing that capability to make it more versatile. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/21/google-assistant-duplex-buy-movie-tickets/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Feffa63a0-0be2-11ea-ba7e-bfd09864419e%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D0d4a70e8d4dacb3cc85c326332339cfc04c030d8&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=99919152f1643fb7f51f6e01760f7e4763c5999b

Last month Mark Zuckerberg publicly made a trip to Capitol Hill as he testified in front of lawmakers about Facebook's Libra cyptocurrency plans. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/21/facebook-trump-white-house/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D3947%252C2631%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-10%252F538ea830-f677-11e9-bfbf-e30dbeb92cb4%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D123d72c7a8bf4ead1fee8262ee4c619165ba3745&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=d178c1086d0d4761873bc3808aef3235e204663e

On Wednesday, Google announced that it would start limiting the abilities of political advertisers to target their messaging in the coming months. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/20/20975054/google-advertising-political-rules-twitter-ban-election-uk-general-2020 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65741600/acastro_180508_1777_google_IO_0002.0.jpg

Sling TV users now have another way to stream their content. Beginning today, Sling TV is available on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/20/sling-tv-google-nest-hub-max/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C999%252C0%252C67%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1000%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252F81238d50-c815-11e9-adff-972c52b48852%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D98478443c9d98a556db9612d53cd2a275ee35570&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=de28500713e288f269cfea8a0a2ddb2430cf8bd7

With cold weather creeping in and many of us wanting little to do with the outdoors, Netflix has plenty of new options for you to watch in December, including several holiday shows and movies. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/20/netflix-december-releases-the-witcher-lost-in-space/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C900%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C900%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252F6e4edd30-0bc0-11ea-bf7f-b6d08e2451df%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Da5d1577e96f5df36569016e11860ef204447b5fb&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=b4b16a7c8f10cfe81788215a6c4ed4ebccd8124f

Buying a new TV can feel like a uniquely stressful experience for any number of reasons. Most people tend to hold on to a TV for far longer than, say, they’ll keep a phone, so it feels like there’s more pressure to make the right choice. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/20/20973993/tv-buying-guide-oled-qled-lcd-hdr-dolby-vision-atmos-nits-backlighting https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65738904/jbareham_170613_1754_0016_main_04.0.jpg

Black Friday 2019 is coming, and we're getting ready to bring you all the best deals on Wirecutter picks and recommendations from our expert staff. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/20/shopping-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-black-friday-and-cyber-mond/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Fdbfb1940-07db-11ea-a9be-530a13b6d3e3%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D80ec9a7d7f946ce1dcc2abaf2f93fae1f2e2e00f&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=e6795ec3c9ec2f92139b86aeb04e16046f877442

Google Earth offered community tour-building features for a while, but the attention shifted to professional "Voyager" stories after the big redesign in 2017. Now, however, Google is swinging its attention back to stories from everyday users. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/20/google-earth-creation-tools/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252F7658c470-0aec-11ea-b7b7-d18ced3f6a92%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dc6aba15ff3848c12d0531e84a959c729e8779f5a&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=7ef31427e6d32b61fd128e9d94fcd9db143dd153

Spark is one of the best email apps around on both Android and iOS, offering tons of customization options and plenty of high-level features, but it has tended to lag behind some of its competitors when it comes to design. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/20/20973933/spark-email-app-update-new-design-dark-mode-ios-android https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65737120/Spark___Android___dark_mode_copy.0.png

Early reviews for The Morning Show weren’t exactly positive, and executive producers Kerry Ehrin and Mimi Leder believe a lot of the feedback was an “attack on Apple. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/19/20973037/morning-show-reviews-executive-producers-apple-attack-codemedia https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65733541/The_Morning_Show_Unit_Photo_09.0.jpg

Right now, if you want to watch Disney+ on a Vizio SmartCast TV, you can only do so by sending it to the TV from an Apple device with AirPlay. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/19/20972509/disney-plus-vizio-smartcast-tv-software-update-december-airplay https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65731918/SmartCast_3.0_-_Edited.0.0.jpg

Sci-fi fans were delighted earlier this year when Amazon rescued beloved series The Expanse from cancellation by the Syfy channel. Season 4 of the show is coming on December 13th, but if you can't wait until then, there's a new trailer out giving a preview of what to expect. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/19/expanse-season-4-trailer/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Fe2955220-0ab0-11ea-b7ab-b919ffab1d09%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D646ffa59af0dfc5ad1caa2c611df10052989e912&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=7a7e26cb88b703c93621b2e070d82dc167cbc2dd

While season one of Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series hasn't started filming yet, Deadline reports there's already plans for season two. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/19/lord-of-the-rings-s2-amazon/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D3600%252C2400%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-11%252F9bdb3780-0aa8-11ea-b7fa-fb385c9f12e0%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D6d43b8cfa0dced0005fb9835aa0e7d72efdfb45f&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=d410f676f99ead46ced5e47bfc02dcef77ae9d3d

Nintendo has confirmed that it’ll start selling its official, previously Japan-only Switch Lite Flip Cover in the US next month, with a release date set for January 9th. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/19/20972057/nintendo-switch-lite-flip-cover-review-us-release https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65729282/DSCF7187.0.jpg

Going somewhere new is always exciting: in all the small ways that nevertheless matter, you get to feel like a different person. Who will you decide to be? It also produces the same dilemma: where will you go, and what will you do while you’re there? from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/18/20970880/google-maps-local-guide-social https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65724456/maps.0.png

Amazon will kick off its Black Friday sale on Friday, Nov. 22, as it offers deals on electronics, TVs, toys, clothing, Amazon devices and more. Deals will run through Nov. 29. One-time deals will launch on Thanksgiving (Nov. 28), Black Friday (Nov. 29) and Cyber Monday (Dec. 2). from https://wgntv.com/2019/11/21/amazon-announces-deals-says-black-friday-sale-starts-nov-22/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

The keyboard is fixed. If Apple did nothing else, that one thing makes the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro better than its predecessor and any other MacBook you can buy right now. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/21/20974649/apple-macbook-pro-16-inch-laptop-review-keyboard-test-specs-price-features https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/hermano/verge/product/image/9231/vpavic_191118_3800_0058_squ.jpg

Vaccinated rabbits produce antibodies to at least two vulnerable sites on HIV. from https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-events/press-room/2019/20191118-wyatt-HIV.html http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

How big a Star Wars fan are you? Big enough that you'd replace your smartphone just to flaunt it? Samsung thinks you might be. It's releasing a Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Special Edition to mark the release of The Rise of Skywalker. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/18/samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-star-wars-special-edition/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?crop=1600%2C1131%2C0%2C0&quality=85&format=jpg&resize=1600%2C1131&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2019-11%2Fea29d1c0-0a1d-11ea-bfbf-6c3e63afc8ae&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=386c14893bc13d430e1b3e4b7d16dcb859c79123

There are already a number of good Switch Lite cases available, but Nintendo might just have one more. The gaming giant has revealed that its previously Japan-only Flip Cover & Screen Protector will be available in the US on December 8th for $40 through online stores, and at retail in early 2020. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/18/nintendo-switch-lite-flip-cover-us/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Fc0555860-0a0e-11ea-bbbd-0e68d78c79ef%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D521031f72f1d9ab60c37684b39285220ad0077f9&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=2758494c735de4287a4fc52cfc7fdc482a90333c

Black Friday 2019 is coming, and we're getting ready to bring you all the best deals on Wirecutter picks and recommendations from our expert staff. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/18/how-to-find-apple-deals-this-black-friday/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252F048f8bd0-07db-11ea-b2ff-917a59b19474%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D71a3b22f88f7cc0cce9a1c75e752bb52bf7475f5&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=5ce3657b9b9c78d5070c7b6b9ea0daf8fb0990f1

Google is getting one more shot at fending off Oracle's Android copyright claims. The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Google's appeal of a federal appeals court ruling that Android violated Oracle copyright by using Java code without a license. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/16/google-oracle-case-goes-to-supreme-court/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D3000%252C1997%252C0%252C956%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1065%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-11%252F67246a80-08a4-11ea-a9ff-8c227b102da8%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dd016b0511d11ff3a3db3dbc72a1457f161bbe923&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=3ea35e5f0a1fd26f696af6f19d06ed25bc0441f7

Microsoft's changing Cortana strategy is about to have consequences for some phone users. The company has revealed that the Cortana app will stop working after January 31st, 2020 for people in Australia, Canada and the UK. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/16/cortana-app-shutdown-in-some-countries/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D5000%252C3333%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-11%252F6e12b640-0899-11ea-bffd-e03f801cb9a4%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dc795d01398530e12336d826b2e8236027729e325&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=cef29defa034625c3d39890947ee16f68cee9b1a

Many photographers rely on Lightroom to organize, edit and share their photos. While this software has a vast array of tools to help people in several key areas, it has not always been known for speed. from https://digital-photography-school.com/faster-lightroom-workflow-tips/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

It seems that Apple is finally turning its attention to its Windows users. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/20/apple-new-media-apps-windows/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1000%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1000%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252Fa8d10250-fcb9-11e9-b6ff-68697aa27fbc%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D85e01d9970204c217a47647ce6afa18f426f0e0a&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=b1def7ec30895a7b5daef974235743c4ada874fc

Here’s another “let’s use network automation tools to create reports we couldn’t get in the past” (like IP multicast trees) solution coming from an attendee in our network automation course: Paddy Kelly [https://github. from https://blog.ipspace.net/2019/11/automation-solution-l3vpn-topology.html http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

With support for Windows 7 ending in January 2020, Microsoft is encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 10 to keep devices running securely and smoothly. On Microsoft's website, the Windows 10 Home operating system costs $139 to download. from https://www.cnet.com/how-to/upgrade-to-windows-10-free-heres-how/ https://cnet2.cbsistatic.com/img/SBLu1Ni1RTargNQSsSwWj6c8zGc=/2018/03/16/5b1ba726-2c4d-4163-b14d-ed97ff23f959/20180316-windows-10-background-01.jpg

On Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a new lawsuit against e-cigarette company Juul, alleging that the company misled consumers about the risks of vaping through deceptive advertising. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/19/20972499/juul-pods-lawsuit-nyag-letitia-james-california-ftc-flavored-mint https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65731461/acastro_180702_2708_juul_0003.0.jpg

In real time, the pace of change in the technology world often feels glacial: "How do we still not have AR glasses and days-long battery life on our smartphones yet?" But step back and look at things over a five-year span, and some stark differences quickly emerge. from https://www.cnet.com/news/a-look-back-at-2010s-hot-technology-and-what-it-means-for-2020/ https://cnet1.cbsistatic.com/img/SdRCdNY_MuchaoznHXEanMNYPTM=/1092x0/2019/09/23/3c5f102c-2107-46eb-ad4e-e8b8b12bab4f/steve-jobs-first-ipad.jpg

Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Good Deals stamp of approval, so if you're looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be. Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. from https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2019/11/15/20964661/black-friday-games-deals-cyber-monday-best-nintendo-switch-ps4-xbox-one-pc https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65706684/jbareham_180301_2346_nintendo_switch_0034_mario.0.jpg

Driving a Porsche -- regardless of its body style -- is filled with expectations. The vehicle should go fast while whipping around corners. So it's no surprise that the automaker's electric Taycan (pronounced Tie Khan) offers those things. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/15/porsche-taycan-first-drive/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?thumbnail=980%2C653&quality=80&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.blogcdn.com%2Fslideshows%2Fimages%2Fslides%2F765%2F036%2F9%2FS7650369%2Fslug%2Fl%2Fporsche-taycan-first-drive-1.jpg&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=c2ea8dc60004b1f83317458e2dccfa9019994138

Hulu's live TV streaming is about to get more expensive. The company announced today that its Hulu + Live TV option would increase to $54.99 a month starting December 18th. This is the second time this year the company has raised its rate on live television streaming. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/15/hulu-live-tv-price-increase/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1920%252C1080%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C900%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252F99169480-07cf-11ea-b7e7-19c7c6ab173d%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dae3292ff99a61eee1b74c32e9adcf6ec28175125&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=aff684ffa19ef5caa4005169a9a452613766ac62

Pornhub said on Wednesday that PayPal would no longer support payments to Pornhub performers (via Vice). In a blog post, Pornhub said that it was “devastated” by the decision, which cuts off the primary way it pays “over a hundred thousand performers.” from https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/14/20965167/paypal-pornhub-payroll-model-program-payment-options-paxum-verge-performers https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65702931/910428376.jpg.0.jpg

I know that most people are in agreement that Wear OS is trash and the watch options aren’t great, but I’m foolishly still holding out hope that it will one day be good. Because of that foolishness, here is a bit of news: Google Play on Wear OS is now slightly better. from https://www.droid-life.com/2019/11/13/wear-os-gets-a-redesigned-google-play-store/ https://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Wear-OS-Google-Play.jpg

At long last, you can get next-gen text messaging on your Android phone in the US without vendor-specific support or resorting to unofficial tricks. Google is rolling out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support to Android Messages users across the US. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/14/google-rolls-out-rcs-to-android-in-us/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-11%252F20d0f450-0704-11ea-af77-e3448624956d%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D0a711a9165510781661f5997395694fec031e048&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=9f779c0b3772b2f80df30105a93b14b8e7c6f42e