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
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Apple confirms new iPhone will be delayed ‘a few weeks’ from typical September launch
Looking for the next iPhone Apple says iPhone sales rose despite the coronavirus pandemic Qualcomm settles Huawei patent spat, warns of 5G flagship phone delay -- likely the iPhone iPhone 12 rumors: Everything we think we know about price, design, features Apple, Qualcomm will bring you a 5G iPhone -- just not this year … [Read more...] about Apple confirms new iPhone will be delayed ‘a few weeks’ from typical September launch
What happens when love meets political beliefs on dating apps
Clashing political ideologies is fast becoming one of the top dealbreakers for urban Indian singles on dating apps, say dating and matchmaking experts. Gen Z and millennial women are driving this trend both in India and around the world as most of them place politics of their potential match right after aspects like their thoughts on feminism and overall personality while deciding whom to date. According to OkCupid’s survey of a million users on the dating app in India, 29% of women prefer not to date someone with radical-left or radical-right politics as against 25% men. Since women's issues have been front and centre the world over of late, women, especially millennials, have been the most vocal about their political views, observes Julie Spira, an online dating expert from Los Angeles. “It’s not a priority as you’re going to have a lot of differences,” says Swetha Priyadharshini from Chennai. “But with the current political scenario in India, … [Read more...] about What happens when love meets political beliefs on dating apps
Microsoft risks a year of goodwill with its Xbox Live price hike
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a killer deal with access to more than 100 games, xCloud game streaming, and Xbox Live Gold for $14.99 per month. Microsoft has just tackled this migration abruptly and with terrible timing and messaging. Many are still considering whether to buy an Xbox or a PS5, as both consoles are still sold out. The blow of an Xbox Live Gold price increase could have been softened for new and existing Xbox owners with the removal of the need for Xbox Live Gold for free-to-play multiplayer games. … [Read more...] about Microsoft risks a year of goodwill with its Xbox Live price hike
Biden reportedly hiring cybersecurity experts in wake of SolarWinds hack
The president will create a new cybersecurity-focused office led by a national cyberdirector under a recent law. Jen Easterly, who was special assistant to president Barack Obama and senior director for counterterrorism for the National Security Council, is the leading candidate for the cyberdirector role, according to Reuters. She's currently head of resilience at investment bank Morgan Stanley. … [Read more...] about Biden reportedly hiring cybersecurity experts in wake of SolarWinds hack