Thursday 31 December 2015

Valve blames a partner for Christmas Day outage, which exposed data for 34,000 users

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Valve blames a partner for Christmas Day outage, which exposed data for 34,000 users

12.30.2015 12:13 PM

Damage from Steam's Christmas Day caching fiasco appears limited just to users who logged on that day, so keep reading if you did.

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LG's SmartThinQ connected-home hub will monitor and control appliances and sensors

12.30.2015 12:20 PM

The hub looks like Amazon's Echo, but streaming music is one of only a few things it has in common with that device.

 

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The 12 best movies for streaming during the New Year holiday--and the week after

12.31.2015 3:00 AM

As we look back at 2015, we reflect on some of the best movies currently available on Netflix, Amazon, and other streaming services.

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7 technology resolutions for a better 2016

12.31.2015 3:30 AM

Get fit, have fun, save money, and other great ways tech can help you improve your life this year.

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Linux love and Steam Machines: The World Beyond Windows' 10 biggest stories of 2015

12.31.2015 3:30 AM

From Steam Machines to Chrome OS confusion to Linux getting loveand staying awesomethese are the biggest stories from the World Beyond Windows in 2015.

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7 must-have apps for your new Android phone

12.31.2015 4:00 AM

Make your great new phone even greater by installing these apps right away.

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Don't believe the hype: That GRUB backspace bug wasn't a big deal

12.31.2015 8:44 AM

True, the GRUB bug wasn't great, but most Linux users don't use or need a GRUB password at all.

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Sayonara, subsidies: AT&T ends two-year phone contracts

12.31.2015 10:50 AM

It's another nail in the coffin of subsidized phone prices.

Iris by Lowe's (second generation) review: Good features, diverse ecosystem

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Iris by Lowe's (second generation) review: Good features, diverse ecosystem

12.29.2015 3:00 AM

Lowe's is building a second level on its solid connected-home foundation, and making intriguing promises for future expansion.

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The 12 best movies for streaming during the New Year holiday--and the week after

12.31.2015 3:00 AM

As we look back at 2015, we reflect on some of the best movies currently available on Netflix, Amazon, and other streaming services.

 

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App showdown: Roku vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV vs. Fire TV vs. Android TV

12.28.2015 1:00 PM

App selection is one of the biggest factors in choosing a streaming media player for your TV. Here's how the major players compare.

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Appliance startup Marathon Laundry takes the Tesla approach to washing machines

12.31.2015 3:00 AM

Marathon will show its first product, an all-in-one washer/dryer combo, at CES next week.

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LG's SmartThinQ connected-home hub will monitor and control appliances and sensors

12.30.2015 12:20 PM

The hub looks like Amazon's Echo, but streaming music is one of only a few things it has in common with that device.

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All 2016 Samsung smart TVs will be ready to talk to your appliances

12.29.2015 8:50 AM

Any smart TV you buy from Samsung in 2016 will be 'IoT' ready, meaning it will be able to talk to compatible appliances around the home, Samsung said Wednesday.

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The Loop review: A simple tool for avoiding tangled earbud cables

12.24.2015 3:00 AM

This deceptively simple gadget keeps earbuds tangle-free and protected.

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Not dead yet: Firefox OS may still be destined for routers, tablets, and keyboards

12.24.2015 9:23 AM

Firefox OS may live on through tablets, keyboards, routers and more after Mozilla kills off the smartphone version.

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Charter is trying to derail Sling TV, says Dish

12.24.2015 10:10 AM

Charter allegedly discourages TV networks from supporting Sling TV through "thinly veiled complaints."

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The next wave of cybercrime will come through your smart TV

12.28.2015 6:00 AM

Smart TVs are opening a new window of attack for cybercriminals, as their security defenses often lag far behind those of smartphones and desktop computers.

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SimpliSafe Home Security review: This system lives up to its name

12.25.2015 3:00 AM

If you don't need lighting controls, door locks, a thermostat, a camera, or other connected-home features, SimpliSafe offers a good deal.

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