Microsoft’s announcement doesn’t even attempt to justify this price hike. In a blog post that reads like it was written by a lawyer, Microsoft says “periodically, we assess the value and pricing of our services to reflect changes in regional marketplaces and to continue to invest in the Xbox community,” before announcing the changes. The only justification is: … [Read more...] about Microsoft risks a year of goodwill with its Xbox Live price hike
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My AirPods 3 wishlist: Everything I hope Apple changes this year
The second-gen AirPods are almost two years old, while AirPods Pro are over a year old, and have continued to evolve. Apple added spatial audio in 2020, and the massively expensive AirPods Max arrived with a different proposition (I prefer small earbuds, not big headphones), so what will AirPods 3 bring? And what do I even want? For me, it's mostly about better connection. … [Read more...] about My AirPods 3 wishlist: Everything I hope Apple changes this year
TikTok temporarily banned in Italy following death of young girl
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Russia blamed for SolarWinds hack in joint FBI, NSA and CISA statement
The breach reportedly included an email system used by senior leadership at the Treasury Department. Government officials have confirmed breaches at the Treasury Department as well as the Departments of Energy and Commerce. The hack also reportedly hit the Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon and the State Department, as well as the National Institutes of Health and the National Nuclear Security Administration. … [Read more...] about Russia blamed for SolarWinds hack in joint FBI, NSA and CISA statement
Preorder the 2020 iPad and iPad Air: Here’s how to get Apple’s new tablets
Last October, Apple debuted the seventh-gen iPad, refining the low end of its tablet portfolio with a new 10.2-inch base model priced at $329 that included several features previously exclusive to the company's premium Pro models. Almost immediately after the announcement, the entry-level iPad was discounted by third-party retailers, and has routinely gone on sale for $250 -- not only on Black Friday, but throughout the year. … [Read more...] about Preorder the 2020 iPad and iPad Air: Here’s how to get Apple’s new tablets