Compared to the often-discounted iPad, significant markdowns on the 2019 iPad Air have been relatively rare. The base model, which retailed for $499, dipped occasionally to $470 -- but it's been many months since it last touched its all-time low price of $400. … [Read more...] about Preorder the 2020 iPad and iPad Air: Here’s how to get Apple’s new tablets
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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
SolarWinds hack officially blamed on Russia: What you need to know
What do we know about Russian involvement in the hack?US intelligence officials have publicly blamed the hack on Russia. A joint statement Jan. 5 from the FBI, NSA, CISA and the ODNI said the hack was most likely from Russia. Their statement followed remarks from Pompeo in a Dec. 18 interview in which he attributed the hack to Russia. Additionally, news outlets had cited government officials throughout the previous week who said a Russian hacking group is believed to be responsible for the malware campaign. … [Read more...] about SolarWinds hack officially blamed on Russia: What you need to know
Microsoft risks a year of goodwill with its Xbox Live price hike
That means many Fortnite players will now have to pay $120 a year just to play on an Xbox console. Fortnite on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch is free, and even on Microsoft’s own Windows platform, it’s free to play. In fact, PC gamers playing Xbox Live-enabled games don’t even have to pay for Xbox Live Gold to access multiplayer. It’s a bizarre situation for Microsoft to knowingly place itself into. … [Read more...] about Microsoft risks a year of goodwill with its Xbox Live price hike
Apple to reopen more than 100 stores this week
Apple began shutting its stores throughout the West in the middle of March, as the coronavirus began spreading through cities in the US and Europe. On March 13, it said it would close its stores for two weeks, until March 27, then extended the closures indefinitely. The iPhone maker has over 500 stores around the world. … [Read more...] about Apple to reopen more than 100 stores this week