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Netflix testing new ‘Collections’ feature on iOS to highlight content curated by humans

August 24, 2019
Netflix is testing a new feature on iOS called “Collections” that highlights content curated by humans. This is different than many of the current recommendation features offered in the Netflix app, which are primarily based on algorithms. explains that the “Collections” contain movies and TV shows that are curated by “experts on the company’s creative teams.” The…
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Samsung releases 3D Scanner app for the Galaxy Note 10+

August 24, 2019
Today Samsung’s Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ have officially become available in over 70 countries, and to celebrate this momentous occasion the company has released a new app. We’re not kidding – it’s called 3D Scanner and its outing is timed to coincide with the launch of the Galaxy Note10+. That’s because the app makes use of that model’s 3D ToF camera on the…
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How to replace the Spotify widget for Android

August 24, 2019
Spotify for Android lost its homescreen widget in a recent update, much to the chagrin of some longtime users. If you want to replace Spotify for Android’s widget, here are a couple of ways to bring it back. Since Android is a very flexible platform, there…
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US book publishers sue Audible over AI-powered transcription

August 23, 2019
Several of the biggest book publishers in the US have launched a new lawsuit against Audible over a feature they say infringes on their copyright. Leading the suit are the so-called “Big Five” of US publishing: Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. At the center of the case is the Captions feature the Amazon-owned company announced last…
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How to redownload apps on iPhone and iPad

August 23, 2019
Are you trying to find an app that you previously purchased or downloaded? Follow along for how to redownload apps on iPhone and iPad. In addition to being able to redownload any apps that you’ve purchased or downloaded to your iPhone or iPad in the past, you can also…
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Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ in the US

August 23, 2019
Today’s the big day for the release of some of the hottest phones of 2019, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. Here’s where you can buy either the Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10+ in the United States, and who has the best deals. It’s that time of the year again…
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LG's smart home app adds voice control through Google Assistant

August 23, 2019
Many smart appliance makers’ apps still require that you tap buttons to control your home, but not LG’s. It’s introducing Google Assistant-powered voice control to its ThinQ app (previously SmartThinQ) to steer all its connected appliances, whether it’s an oven, fridge or washing machine. Yes, you can already use Assistant outside of the app, but this gives you more…
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