Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, the newest game from The Pokémon Company, enters beta testing on iOS and macOS next week before it makes its official debut. But there is a rather large catch (excuse the pun). If you want to be one of the first to play Pokémon TCG Live, you must be Canadian. […]

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Apple is making a number of nice design improvements to its Podcasts app in iOS 15.4. The biggest is the ability to filter podcast episodes by season. That particular change undoubtedly will prove handy as users navigate their way through long-running shows. But it’s not the only new option for podcast filtering in Apple’s latest […]

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If you don’t have a solid virtual private network in place, you need one for safe surfing. Atlas VPN comes highly rated — and right now, you can grab a three-year subscription to the service for just $49.99. That’s an 87% discount off the regular price of $395. Secure VPN for iPhone, Mac and more […]

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Twitter’s upcoming Safety Mode feature, which is designed to automatically detect and block trolls from your timeline, was this week expanded to more users in many English speaking countries before it rolls out to everyone. Safety Mode first entered beta with a limited number of testers last September. It is now available to around half […]

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YouTube has again extended its Picture in Picture test on iPhone and iPad. The test was originally supposed to end last October, but after multiple extensions, it is now scheduled to conclude on March 14. It means you still cannot enjoy the feature without a YouTube Premium subscription. YouTube delays Picture in Picture for iOS […]

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For some time now, the wireless earbud market has grown toward the bursting point, with all sorts of options for active noise canceling buds with wireless charging, long battery life, solid waterproofing and other features for prices between $75 and $150. But if you’re sick and tired of paying less for more, Sony has something […]

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It’s tax time, and that can be a stressful thing for cryptocurrency investors. But it really doesn’t need to be. Accointing crypto tax software generates a tax report and helps you manage your crypto finances. And that can help you avoid costly errors that the IRS might pounce upon to penalize you. Avoid that kind […]

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The iPhone 6 Plus was a game changer for Apple back in 2014. But it’s riding off into the sunset now that it’s been added to Apple’s list of vintage products, limiting its repair options. And the iPad 4 from 2012 is now officially obsolete. iPhone 6 Plus is now vintage Apple devices are considered […]

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If you have an elderly Mac that’s not up to the demands of the latest macOS version, you can turn it into a Chromebook. All you need is Chrome OS Flex, an operating system Google created for older Macs and PCs. The OS is still in beta, and targeted at businesses and schools. Nevertheless, it […]

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It’s safe to say not everyone loves Apple’s stock carrying case for its flagship headphones, AirPods Max. You might even say some people hate the case. So it’s worth noting when an alternative comes along, like Intelli’s stylish new CarryOn case, released Tuesday. And they look like a solid choice to carry AirPods Max whether […]

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If your computer setup tends to get cluttered — and whose doesn’t? — you have a new tool. That is, if you own a 24-inch iMac or plan to get one, anyway. On Tuesday Twelve South rolled out an updated version of its popular BackPack shelf just for the latest M1 desktop Macs. Using the […]

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How do you make your emoji stand out in a sea of similar designs? You give them an awesome 3D makeover, of course! That’s exactly what Microsoft is doing with more than 1,800 emoji characters inside Microsoft Teams. The redesign, which starts rolling out today in an early preview, will be available all platforms — including […]

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Wordle fans are already upset with The New York Times, the popular game’s new owner, for making big changes to its original word list. The updates, which are designed to make the game more accessible, the publication said, include the removal of obscure and potentially offensive words. And they’re having a big impact on the […]

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