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FTC expands rules to hold tech support scammers accountable

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can now go after scammers posing as tech support providers even if it’s the consumer who called them up. It has just approved amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule that expands its coverage to include “inbound” calls to companies pitching “technical support services through advertisements or direct mail solicitations.” Samuel… Continue reading FTC expands rules to hold tech support scammers accountable

The best fast chargers for 2024

Fast chargers are basically a must-have nowadays. With so many of our devices demanding more power — think phones, tablets, laptops and even wearables — a standard charger just doesn’t cut it anymore. Fast chargers come in all shapes, sizes and types, each designed to get your device back to full battery as quickly and… Continue reading The best fast chargers for 2024

The FTC is investigating Uber for its subscription policies

The Federal Trade Commission has put Uber in its sights once again. Bloomberg reported that the regulator is investigating complaints about the Uber One subscription program. Customers alleged that the company signed users up for the service without their consent and made it difficult to cancel their subscriptions. According to documents seen by Bloomberg, the… Continue reading The FTC is investigating Uber for its subscription policies

Steam’s Autumn Sale sees deep discounts on LCD Steam Decks and select games

It may not be Black Friday yet, but the holiday shopping blitz is already well underway with some significant discounts on games and gaming devices. Steam is in the middle of its Autumn Sale that runs until December 4 and includes a discount on the LCD Steam Deck. No, it’s not the OLED Steam Deck,… Continue reading Steam’s Autumn Sale sees deep discounts on LCD Steam Decks and select games

Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cables

European investigators believe a Chinese-owned commercial ship deliberately dragged its anchor to sabotage the two undersea telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea earlier this month. However, Western law enforcement and intelligence officials told The Wall Street Journal that they don’t believe the Chinese government was involved. Instead, the probe is focused on whether Russian… Continue reading Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cables

Starter Packs are the latest Bluesky feature that Threads is going to shamelessly adopt

Threads is readying a feature inspired by Bluesky’s Starter Packs, according to reporting by TechCrunch and others. Chris Messina, who invented the hashtag, posted a screenshot of the tool to the social media app. He also says you can see an early version of the tool yourself by pasting “installedbarcelona://recommended_follow_lists” into Safari on iOS if… Continue reading Starter Packs are the latest Bluesky feature that Threads is going to shamelessly adopt

December’s PS Plus monthly games include It Takes Two and Temtem

Sony has revealed some games that PlayStation Plus members can claim in December, to help keep them busy throughout the long winter. This is a pretty good drop, and one pick is a bona-fide GOTY-winner. First up, the co-op delight It Takes Two. We enjoyed this split-screen co-op adventure, even if we found the story… Continue reading December’s PS Plus monthly games include It Takes Two and Temtem

Beats Solo 4 headphones are 50 percent off for Black Friday

Black Friday deals are in full swing and you can save big on Beats headphones this year. One of the best discounts we’re seeing is on the Solo 4 wireless headphones, which are a whopping 50 percent off and down to $100. That’s a record low, and the discount applies to all color options. The… Continue reading Beats Solo 4 headphones are 50 percent off for Black Friday

Amazon Black Friday deals: The Fire Max 11 tablet is down to a record-low price

The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is on sale for just $140, which is a record low price. This early Black Friday deal brings the price down from $230, which is a savings of nearly 40 percent. That’s a whole lot of tablet for not so much money. This is a fairly recent entry into… Continue reading Amazon Black Friday deals: The Fire Max 11 tablet is down to a record-low price