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US tightens restrictions on Huawei

The US government isn’t done attempting to block Huawei. Today, the US Commerce Department announced that it’s expanding trade restrictions meant to prevent Huawei from obtaining semiconductors without a special license, Reuters reports. The aim is to stop the Chinese company buying computer chips made using US technology, even if they were not designed specifically […]

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Mozilla and Google reportedly renew Firefox search agreement

Mozilla have reportedly renewed their search partnership with Google for another three years. Mozilla haven’t disclosed the financial details, but have said that it will be significant and mutually benefit both parties. The move comes as Mozilla just announced plans to lay off 250 employees, representing about a quarter of its workforce. Mozilla CEO Mitchell […]

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Snapchat now has lenses specifically to be used in viral TikTok dance challenges

Snap knows that people post videos with its augmented reality lenses to multiple platforms, and today, it’s launching lenses specifically to be used on TikTok. The company is partnering with four TikTok stars. One lens, made in collaboration with Dixie D’Amelio, places rain around the subject along with cartoon lightning bolts and fireworks, depending on […]

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Google Travel adds new pandemic-related travel planning information

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the travel industry, but Google is trying to help by adding new tools to its travel tools that flag pandemic-related information for users, like local COVID-19 case counts and whether the hotel offers free cancellations. New additions include “travel trends” that show what percentage of hotels have availability and flights […]

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iFixit’s Galaxy Buds Live teardown

iFixit, a company known for its tech product teardowns, has dissected Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds Live wireless headphones. Comparing to other wireless earbuds like Apple’s AirPods Pro, iFixit points out the Galaxy Buds Live are not hard to pry open, and actually some of the easiest buds they’ve ever dissected. Inside, you can clearly see […]