Google Meet video conferencing now looks a lot more like Zoom

Zoom background images have been a thing throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Now Google Meet is catching up.  On Friday, the Zoom competitor from Google announced background images would start to be available in its video conferencing service, Google Meet. For now it's only on your web browser, but eventually backgrounds will be available through the Google Meet app for iOS and Android devices. Up until now, Google Meet has only let you show your IRL background. In September, Meet added a blur option to make your background scene more private. Now you can upload your own images or select...

Apple will fix your crackling AirPods Pro headphones for free

It's the closest we're going to get to an admission from Apple that there's a problem with its AirPods Pro ear buds.  Apple announced, in a Friday support update, a free service program to address "sound issues" occurring in any of the in-ear headphones made before October 2020. That means if one or both of your pods makes "crackling or static sounds that increase in loud environments, with exercise, or while talking on the phone," you can take them in to Apple.  Apple also noted that issues with active noise cancellation, "such as a loss of bass sound, or an increase in background...

The Morning After: Apple starts a repair program for AirPods Pro ANC problems

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OnePlus Buds Z review: AirPods Pro lookalikes with better than budget sound

OnePlus Buds Z $49.99 View Product The Good Surprisingly great sound • New form factor improves in-ear comfort The Bad Lower battery life than previous model • Still no customization for iOS users The Bottom Line OnePlus Buds Z are an overall improvement over an already solid product, giving budget-minded folks in need of wireless earbuds an excellent option for the price. ⚡ Mashable Score 4.5 😎 Cool Factor 4.0 📘Ease of Use 4.0 💪Performance 4.5 💵Bang for the Buck 5.0 There must be a sizable market for people who want to fool others into thinking they have AirPods because...

Facebook makes election preparations, Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again video - CNET

This week's major tech stories include Facebook making safety preparations ahead of Tuesday's election, Apple working on its own search and the news that Cyberpunk 2077 will be delayed again until December. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J from CNET https://ift.tt/35R07px via IFT...

This adorable micro sewing machine is ideal for beginners

TL;DR: Let the DIY projects begin with a 301 Multifunctional Electric Micro Sewing Machine for $89.95, a 25% savings as of Oct. 31.  For novice sewers, fancy features on a sewing machine can be more of a hindrance than a help. They'll want something minimal and super easy to operate, like the 301 Multifunctional Electric Micro Sewing Machine. Great for beginners who aren't quite sure what type of sewing they're into yet, the 301 Micro Sewing Machine is simple to operate, has very few buttons, and supports circular sewing on the cuff or pocket of trousers. It's great for sewing insoles,...

Get over 65 courses on cybersecurity for just $30

TL;DR: Dip a toe into cybersecurity with the Master Cyber Security 65+ Course Certification bundle for $29.99, a 98% savings as of Oct. 31.  If you want to learn more about the cybersecurity field, the Master Cyber Security 65+ Course Certification Bundle can help you get your foot in the door. Developed by LearnNow (LNO), an online learning platform for IT and software development skills, this collection includes over 65 lessons to equip you with the cybersecurity skills that matter most today — CompTIA, CISSP, OWASP, CISM, and more. From OWASP and penetration testing to CompTIA Security+,...

6 pairs of Sony headphones on sale this weekend

If you're on the hunt for a new pair of headphones but are counting the days until Black Friday deals come pouring in, we have good news: Some great deals are already here. We've rounded up six pairs of Sony headphones on sale this weekend. Whether you're looking for earbuds for daily workouts or headphones for Netflix binge-watching, there's probably a pair here for you. Take your pick from these options, which are on sale as of Oct. 31. (Note: Some of these deals are "open box," which typically means they've been removed from the box before, but not used.) Sony Extra Bass On-Ear Headphones These...

12 cool drones for photography and more — including some on sale

To snap the photo of your dreams, you might have to get creative. You know, like climbing to the roof, flying over a cityscape, or scaling buildings.  Oh, you're not Spider-Man? No problem. Just get a drone.  Here are 12 drones on sale as of Oct. 31, including drones designed specifically for photography, micro drones, and drones suitable for beginners. Check them out below. E88 Four-Axis High-Definition Aerial Photography Drone The E88 Four-Axis High-Definition Aerial Photography Drone is both lightweight and durable. Plus, with the one-key return function, it'll fly back to you easily...

How Tesla super fans get the add-ons they can't get from Elon Musk

As soon as Arizona fitness coach Torrey Penn bought his new Tesla Model Y online this September he knew what extras he would need for his new ride — and it didn't involve an extra $10,000 Full Self-Driving advanced driving package with automatic steering, braking, and turning while on any road. Instead Penn, 43, left Tesla.com and headed to Amazon and eBay, where he quickly found what he wanted: a Tesla key card ring to open and start his new electric vehicle. He bought it on eBay for $99 as a replacement for an ill-fitting wedding band. The ring arrived last weekend and he immediately programmed...

Facebook temporarily pauses awful feature it will reinstate post election

Don't worry, militia members will have to wait until after Election Day to be algorithmically pointed to Facebook groups of like-minded individuals.  At Wednesday's Senate hearing on (at least in theory) Section 230, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg let slip a slight behind-the-scenes change his company has taken in the lead up to Nov. 3. Specifically, Zuckerberg offhandedly mentioned that Facebook has temporarily stopped recommending political issue Facebook groups to its users.  Of course, Facebook intends to spin this presumably dangerous — or, at the very least, worrisome — recommendation...

Starlink Beta Speed Tests Put Traditional Satellite Internet to Shame

SpaceX has been launching batches of Starlink internet satellites on a regular basis since May 2019, and there are now hundreds of nodes in its megaconstellation. That provides sufficient coverage that SpaceX has started rolling out a beta test of its new satellite internet service. According to data from Ookla Speedtest (and analyzed by our colleagues at PCMag), Starlink is living up to its lofty speed claims.  Starlink joins a market that has long been dominated by a handful of companies like HughesNet and Viasat that offer sluggish satellite internet as a last resort for consumers who...

How to check if your mail-in ballot has been received and counted

If your mail-in ballot is cast, but no one is around to count it, did it make a sound?  The U.S. presidential election is fast approaching, and people keep telling you this is the most important election in a generation. The coronavirus, of course, means that when it comes to safely casting your vote this election is also one of the most unusual. Thankfully, large swaths of the country (but sadly not all) have a simple way to confirm that their residents' mail-in ballots have been received and counted.  In previous elections, the ability to check on the status of one's mail-in ballot...

Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 for $70 off before Black Friday

SAVE $70: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 in 40mm and 44mm are on sale for $179.99 and $199.99, respectively, as of Oct. 30.  We've been at home for a long time now. Most everyone is working from home, learning from home, and probably doing a lot of sitting around. If you don't have a home gym, you could probably use a little motivation to get you moving around. This Black Friday (so, starting now) grab a smartwatch to help motivate you to boost your activity. Best Buy has both sizes of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 discounted by $70, through Nov. 1, as part of their early Black Friday...

It's Alexa's birthday — celebrate with these amazing deals on Amazon devices

SAVE UP TO 62%: Amazon is having a massive sale on all of its devices in honor of its Alexa smart assistant's birthday on Nov. 6 — here are its best deals as of Oct. 30: BEST ECHO DEAL: Echo Dot (3rd Gen) — $18.99 (save 62%); comes with a free Sengled smart bulb BEST FIRE TV DEAL: Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote — $29.99 (save 40%) BEST KINDLE DEAL: Kindle (10th Gen) — $59.99 (save 33%); comes with three free months of Kindle Unlimited BEST RING DEAL: Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus — $159.99 (save 30%) "Scorpio season"? More like Alexa season. Amazon's iconic...

Now that most Black Friday ads are out, here are the best early TV deals

Need guidance at a glance? These are our favorite TV deals from Walmart, Best Buy, Dell, and Amazon as of Oct. 30: SAMSUNG:  Samsung The Frame 50-inch 4K HDR Smart TV — $947.99 (save $362) LG: LG 55-inch NanoCell 81 Series 4K Smart TV (55NANO81ANA) — $499.99 (save $150) Sony: Sony 77-inch OLED A9G Series 4K HDR Smart TV (XBR77A9G) — $3,499 (save $3,500 Most years, the TV sections of Black Friday ads are essentially a contest to see who can name a TV price so cheap, it sounds fake. It's a 32-inch or 40-inch TV's time to shine, baby. Walmart is following that traditional...

Logitech made official gaming gear for 'League of Legends' band K/DA

K-pop frenzy is at an all-time high and tech companies continue to collaborate with the genre’s biggest bands in the hopes of luring fans to buy their goods. After the virtual League of Legends K-pop band K/DA announced its comeback and upcoming EP this year, Logitech shared today that it’s making a line of gaming gear “inspired by the [band’s] aesthetic.” The K/DA merch is part of the first collection in an exclusive multi-year partnership with Riot for licensed League of Legends accessories. https://ift.tt/3e8VCdT from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/320goYi via IFTT...

VIA Technologies, Zhaoxin Strengthen x86 CPU Development Ties

We’ve discussed Zhaoxin several times over the past few years and covered the company’s efforts to build a true x86 competitor. This is a difficult task for VIA, one of Zhaoxin’s shareholders and IP contributors, which hasn’t ever been competitive with AMD or Intel when it comes to building high-performance CPUs. The company originally eked out a market in the ultra-low-power segment (mini-ITX, for example, is originally a VIA standard). A few years ago, it formed an agreement with Shanghai Zhaoxin Semiconductor to allow that company to build its own x86 designs. Now, it’s expanding that agreement...

Puffco Peak Pro: The most futuristic dabbing device yet

Puffco Peak Pro $399.99 View Product The Good Larger capacity in a thinner device • Fast charging • Sturdy redesign The Bad iPhone app can be problematic • Expensive The Bottom Line The best device for the most gourmet form of cannabis consumption — with a price to match. ⚡ Mashable Score 4.5 😎 Cool Factor 5.0 📘Learning Curve 4.0 💪Performance 4.5 💵Bang for the Buck 3.5 When I began a cautious experiment in vaporizing cannabis concentrates two years ago, the Puffco Peak was my first port of call. This $380 device, which looked like a tiny bong you can hold in the palm...

Ford reveals how much its Active Driver Assist option will cost

The self-driving tech will debut in the 2021 F-150 pickup and electric Mustang Mach-E. https://ift.tt/2TE3Cdu from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2Gg2aLa via IFTT...

Beats Solo3 wireless headphones are at their lowest price ever

SAVE $80: Get the Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones for only $119.95 through Oct. 30 in an early Black Friday deal.  Black Friday came early this year, and the deals are already popping off. It seems like there are new sales every day, and crazy low prices can fly under the radar if you're not scouring the internet all day. Luckily, we do that for you, and find amazing deals like the Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones  for 40% off their retail price of $199.95. This Epic Daily Deal from Amazon brings the Beats Solo3 down to their lowest price ever, according to price tracker...

Get a 65-inch Hisense 4K TV for the price of most cheap 55-inch TVs

Save $250: A 65-inch Hisense 4K UHD TV sees an incredible sale price of $249.99 as part of Best Buy's early Black Friday deals. If you thought that Prime Day deal on the 70-inch Samsung TV was a good find (which is back again, BTW), you're in for a real treat with Best Buy's early Black Friday deals — specifically, the 65-inch Hisense TV that's on sale for $249.99. At any time other than Black Friday season, you'd be hard-pressed to find a decent 55-inch TV at the $250 or $300 price point. This hidden gem steals you an extra 10 inches (or an extra 50 inches, if you've been streaming on...

Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' is now a lot pricier

Elon Musk wasn't kidding. Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) set of features has become more expensive, increasing from $8,000 to $10,000.  Musk announced this a few weeks ago, but the price hike actually happened a week later than anticipated. The company has been steadily increasing the price of FSD throughout the years; in April 2019, it went up from $5,000 to $6,000; in November it went up to $7,000, and in May of this year, the price was hiked by another $1,000.  Musk has long held the view that FSD will become far more valuable (more than $100,000 eventually) as full-self driving...

Save up to 38% on Tile trackers at Amazon

Amazon is having a pre-Black Friday sale on Tile trackers through Oct. 30. Here are the best deals:  BEST FOR YOUR KEYS: Tile Pro — Save $10.50 BEST FOR SMALL OBJECTS: Tile Sticker (4-pack) — Save $23 BEST BUNDLE: Tile Performance Pack — Save $18 This is the ninth inning, the last quarter, the final stretch — whatever you want to call it, the year is coming to an end and things are getting a bit hectic. The holidays seem to jumble everyone's minds, so you may need some help keeping your things in order.  Whether it's your wallet, AirPods, or even the TV remote, a...

Apple takes home an engineering Emmy for its ubiquitous ProRes video tech

Apple took home an engineering Emmy award for its ProRes video codec first developed in 2007 that has become widely used in digital television and film production. Epic Games also won an Emmy for its Unreal Engine software, used in Disney’s The Mandalorian. https://ift.tt/37VcvHV from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/37WkLr0 via IFTT...

Google adds spooky sounds to its Nest doorbells for Halloween

Over the next couple of days, you can help Momo the cat defeat underwater foes when you visit the Google homepage. The tech giant is celebrating Halloween 2020 with what it calls a “subaquatic shriek-quel” of the Magic Cat Academy Doodle it did for Halloween 2016. Back then, Momo was on a mission to rescue her school of magic, and you can defeat her ghostly enemies by swiping in the shapes and directions of the symbol above their heads. https://ift.tt/2Jm7m1e from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2HKKWpJ via IFTT...

RISC-V is trying to launch an open-hardware revolution

RSC-V is a new fully open-source processor design and instruction set. Developed at UC Berkeley, RISC-V is trying to do away with license fees and proprietary tech to make processor design accessible to companies all other the world. https://ift.tt/31YaoiG from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/3ecdhRR via IFTT...

Harley-Davidson teases e-bike inspired by 1903 motorcycle

The famous motorcycle company is spinning out a new electric bike called the Serial 1. The e-bike is named after the oldest known Harley-Davidson motorcycle, built over a century ago.  Read more... More about Harley, Electric Bike, E Bike, Harley Davidson, and Tech https://ift.tt/3jHyVP1 from Tech https://ift.tt/2Jm6I3O via IFT...

Samsung is the world's top smartphone company again, report says

It's been an interesting quarter when it comes to smartphone sales.  According to a new report by IDC, Samsung has overtaken Huawei to once again become the world's top smartphone maker. And Xiaomi has overtaken Apple for the first time to become third, with Vivo rounding up the top five.  The switch on the top isn't particularly surprising, given the U.S. trade ban which prohibits American companies to do business with Huawei. IDC says Samsung shipped 80.4 million smartphones in the third quarter of 2020, capturing a 22.7 percent market share. Huawei shipped 51.9 million smartphones,...

Snag a space heater for 40% off before winter blows in

TL;DR: Stay warm this winter with a iPM Q9 1,000W space heater for $59.95, a 40% savings as of Oct. 30.  This iPM Q9 1,000W Space Heater will keep you warm and cozy during brutal winter days and nights — and it happens to be 40% off for a limited time. If you don't have a fireplace in your home, this space heater makes for a great alternative. The best part: It imitates a real wood-burning fire. The only thing it doesn't simulate is the crackling sound of a wood stove — but that's what audio effects are for. You can operate the space heater manually or with the included remote control,...

Save 62% on a fully wireless — and quite pretty — portable charger

TL;DR: Ditch those charging cables with the QiStone+ Wireless Portable Charger, on sale for $29.99 as of Oct. 30.  We may not be on the go like we were a year ago, but a portable charger is still a great investment. Whether you're waiting in line to vote or going on a leaf-peeping road trip, it's good to have your phone charged up and ready to capture it all.  There are plenty of Qi-enabled power banks that are lightweight, versatile, and even stylish. One particularly great option? QiStone+. QiStone+ is 100% wireless. Not only does it wirelessly charge your Qi-enabled devices, but...

Save on fancy coffee with a well-reviewed espresso maker on sale

TL;DR: Get your caffeine fix with a MILANO stainless steel stovetop espresso maker for $47, a $13 savings as of Oct. 30.  If you're still dishing out $30 a week at Starbucks, perhaps it's time to make a change. You can make a cup of coffee that puts your usual pricey Starbucks concoction to shame using the Milano Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker, which is on sale for just $47.  This little appliance helps take some of the guesswork out of making a quality espresso drink. Made entirely of durable stainless steel, the Milano can brew on all stovetop types, including glass induction....

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review: A powerful 5G phone, but not exactly a bargain

Producing a good value smartphone these days is a balancing act. With new 5G chips raising overall prices, it's impossible to throw every feature into a smartphone and offer it at half the price of, say, a new flagship iPhone.  Xiaomi used to do that — add every feature in and undercut the price — but with its new smartphone, the Mi 10T Pro, it strikes a careful balance between adding highly-coveted and just plain cool features, and removing some of the not-that-important stuff to keep the price down.  Read more... Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro $710 View Product The Good Capable cameras...

YouTube guided meditation video views skyrocket during pandemic

We're all trying to cope with this year. During Google parent company Alphabet's earnings call Thursday, CEO Sundar Pichai noted that YouTube views for guided meditation videos went up 40 percent on the streaming platform since mid-March.  We all know what triggered that. As social distancing and new work-from-home routines settled into place throughout the U.S. this year, many apparently turned to YouTube as a relaxation source. There were also more than 1 billion views for Do-It-Yourself face mask tutorials on the site.  signs of the COVID era, according to $GOOG earnings call:...

Target's Black Friday has started: Here are early deals to shop

Target unveiled its Black Friday 2020 ad on Oct. 29, and some deals are beginning Nov. 1 through Nov. 7, with several already available as of Oct. 29. Here are our top picks from the ad scan. BEST HEADPHONE DEAL: Beats Studio3 wireless over-ear headphones — save $175 BEST TV DEAL: LG 65-inch NanoCell 81 Series 4K UHD smart TV — save $300 (available as of Oct. 29) BEST SMART HOME DEAL: Ring Video Doorbell 3 — save $60 (available as of Oct. 29) In case you haven't heard, even though it's still October, Black Friday has already startedBest Buy, Walmart, and Dell already dropped their Black...

Introducing...a very tiny, 3D-printed micro boat — Future Blink

Physicists in the Netherlands made a tiny tugboat to test the capabilities of microswimmers using 3D-printing. It's likely the smallest boat in the world.  Read more... More about Mashable Video, Physics, 3d Printing, Boat, and Future Blink https://ift.tt/2HP79Db from Tech https://ift.tt/2JjImrq via IFT...

Walmart will drop the best AirPods deal tonight — but there's a catch

SAVE $91: Apple's second-gen AirPods (with a wireless charging case) will be on sale at Walmart for just $108 starting Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. ET, but only in select U.S. states. This is not a drill: Walmart's about to drop the hottest AirPods deal we've ever seen. Starting Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. ET, the Mashable's Choice Award-winning earbuds (the second-gen version with a wireless charging case) will go on sale for just $108 as part of a "Limited Time Event" the retailer is hosting ahead of Black Friday. (A 64% markdown on a 32-inch Philips TV will go live at the same time — don't miss...

Samsung's coveted 'The Frame' smart TV is $100 off

Save $100: The Samsung 55" Class The Frame Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV  (2020 version) is on sale at Best Buy for 1,399.99 as of Oct. 29 as part of Best Buy's early Black Friday deals.  TVs have come a long way from the giant boxes that our parents used to know. Samsung has taken the initiative to keep the evolution going. Their Class The Frame series features a customizable — you guessed it — frame that comes in either black, white, beige, or walnut. The modern frame isn't just meant to add a nice border to your Netflix binge-watching session: The Samsung Class The Frame...

The Keurig K-Select coffee maker is on sale for $69.99 — Save $60

Save $60: Get a Keurig K-Select single-serve K-cup pod coffee maker for $69.99 at Best Buy as of Oct. 29.  Black Friday in 2020 will certainly be different. One of the major changes is that retailers are prepared to kick things off much earlier than Thanksgiving. Take for example the release of Best Buy's Black Friday ad with deals that are already live. So since Black Friday is a marathon this year, you might as well brew some coffee with this discounted Keurig. SEE ALSO: Walmart just shared Black Friday deal plans — and they start soon Buy the Keurig K-Select single-serve coffee maker...

Zoom's new feature makes sure you'll catch every word of the meeting

Whether you love subtitles for accessibility reasons or you’ve just gotten used to reading along with the captions while you watch movies, your Zoom experience is about to get drastically better. Otter.ai is a transcription service partnering with Zoom to launch live captioning for all Zoom calls. It's available as long you have a Zoom for Otter for Business account or a Zoom Pro account or higher.  According to Otter.ai, when you turn the feature on with Otter Live Notes integrated in your Zoom account, you'll be able to see any spoken words turned into highly accurate captions near the...

All the best noise-canceling headphone deals from Best Buy's Black Friday ad

These are the best deals on noise-canceling headphones from Best Buy's 2020 Black Friday ad: OUR TOP PICK: Beats Solo Pro — $169.99 (save $130) BEST EARBUDS DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — $139.99 (save $30) + free $20 gift card  BEST BUDGET PICK: Sony WH-CH710N Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones — $88 (save $111.99) We told you Black Friday would be weird this year: It's not even Halloween yet, and Best Buy's 2020 ad has already dropped in its entirety. Alongside once-a-year deals on big 4K TVs, laptops, tablets, kitchen appliances, and smart home devices, the...

Grab the Beats Solo Pro headphones for $130 off before Black Friday

SAVE $130: The Beats Solo Pro wireless noise canceling headphones are on sale for $169.99 during Best Buy's early Black Friday sale, as of Oct. 29. (Thanks to the magic of price-matching, they're the same price at Amazon, too, for a limited time.) Black Friday is in full swing before November even hits, thanks to Best Buy's ad drop. These deals, like $130 off the Beats Solo Pro wireless noise-canceling headphones, are on sale from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1, when a new set of deals will be released. Even though Black Friday seems far off, if we learned anything from Prime Day, it's that you...

How two strangers are battling a revenge porn nightmare

They would have never met. But the two women had a mutual ex — who allegedly shared intimate photos and videos of them in a Telegram group chat with hundreds of strangers. Now, they’re fighting back. To read the full story, click here. Read more... More about Mashable Video, Revenge Porn, Telegram, Tech, and Sex Relationships https://ift.tt/385gQZd from Tech https://ift.tt/37Qu2ke via IFT...

New Google Play Store feature could make choosing the right app so much easier

Google is working on a new feature for its Play Store that could save you loads of time when looking for that ideal app.  Noticed by Android Police, the feature is called Compare apps. It shows up when you open an app's page on Play Store and scroll down beyond the "Ratings and reviews" section. It lets you scroll through a host of similar apps, comparing their main features.  Currently, the feature is in testing, and it's not showing up for everyone (I couldn't get it to work on the Android phones I had at my disposal). When it does show, it appears to be limited to certain apps,...

Don't wait 'til Black Friday — grab a KitchenAid Pro for less than $200

Save $300: The KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus Series Bowl-lift Stand Mixer is on sale at Best Buy for $199.99 through Nov. 1 in an early Black Friday deal.  No disrespect to Halloween, but some of us are already thinking about Thanksgiving and all the other holidays that come as the temperature drops. While the decorations are beautiful and spending time with family is great, let's be honest, the food is what we really can't wait for.  Don't fuss around with a bowl and whisk when you can have a gorgeous KitchenAid Pro 5 stand mixer whip up any recipe for you.  Seriously, this thing can...

Europe to limit how big tech can push its own services and use third party data

European lawmakers are taking aim at big tech's ability to push its own services in search results at the expense of rivals, with Commission EVP Margrethe Vestager confirming today that a legislative proposal due in a few weeks will aim to ban what she called "unfair self-preferencing". The Commission is expected to propose a package of legislative measures next month to update long-standing EU ecommerce rules and propose new strictures for platforms with significant market power (aka gatekeepers) -- making good on its earlier pledge to reboot digital regulation. In her speech to the EPC Digital...

Hackers used altered invoices to steal $2.3 million, says Wisconsin Republican Party

In the swing state of Wisconsin, the state's Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million meant to help re-elect President Donald Trump. Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Andrew Hitt told the Associated Press that invoices from four vendors, who distributed direct mail and merchandise for the Trump campaign, were altered. When the Republican Party paid the invoices, he said, the money went to the hackers.  Most polls show a tight race in Wisconsin, although a recent Washington Post-ABC News poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden leading Trump by a whopping 17 points. In more bad...

Get this iRobot Roomba for $200 off at Best Buy's early Black Friday sale

SAVE $200: You'll never vacuum again with the iRobot Roomba 960, on sale for $299.99 during Best Buy's Black Friday event, as of Oct. 29. Black Friday is here (yes, already) with the first round of deals from Best Buy's ad drop. This year, you can score deals before you've even sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, like this iRobot Roomba 960.  This early Black Friday deal will only last through Nov. 1, before other Best Buy deals are unveiled. This Black Friday, you don't have to wait until the actual day to get the best deals, so if you've been eyeing a Roomba to take one more chore off...

Get this impressive HP laptop for less than $350

Save $80: A great budget laptop, the HP 14-inch laptop with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor is on sale for $319.99, down from $399.99 in an early Black Friday deal of the day at Best Buy. Newsflash: Apple isn't the only company that makes good laptops. If the impressive MacBooks are out of your price range, there are plenty of other brands to turn to.  If you're working with a tight budget, check out HP's 14-inch laptop with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor. As of Oct. 29, this laptop is on sale for $80 off, which brings the price down to $319.99 — not a bad price for a computer. Obviously, at $320 this...