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Don't download this smart speaker update or it could break yours

Apple's update woes aren't over just yet. A new patch for iOS 13 fixed several of the system's most prominent glitches, but it also managed to break Apple's signature smart speaker: the HomePod. What's going on at Apple? Unfortunately, we can't tell you why it can't seem to release a decent operating system, but we can tell you why you should hold off on updating your iPhone and HomePod.

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Travel back in time online with Wayback and Internet Archive founder

Meet Brewster Kahle, founder of the Wayback Machine and Archive.org, a free online digital library that's been archiving web pages since the mid-1990s. After earning a fortune selling technologies to AOL and Amazon, Kahle set out on a mission to create an archive of web content so anyone can access it free and without barriers.

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HBO is coming after Netflix - and the streaming giant should be worried

HBO is coming after Netflix - and the streaming giant should be worried

A new face is entering the streaming wars  â€” and it's bringing a massive catalog of shows, movies and classic media directly to your screens. HBO, now partnered with telecom giant AT&T's Warner Media, has announced it's creating a streaming network of its own to compete with Netflix, Hulu and the highly anticipated Disney+. The content it's revealed is certainly impressive, but will it be enough to topple its rivals in the battle for your wallet?

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Beware: Smart light bulbs could expose you to cyberattacks

Beware: Smart light bulbs could expose you to cyberattacks

Smart home technology is all the rage today, but experts aren't so sure about the security implications surrounding these products. Now, a new report by cybersecurity analysts has confirmed the worst: Smart home products, even those as simple as smart bulbs, can potentially compromise your privacy and data. If you use smart bulbs in your home, here's what you need to know about securing your network.

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Share your Christmas shopping list with me and win $100!

I want to know what tech you're buying this holiday season! Is there a gadget you've got your eye on to buy for yourself or someone special on your list this Christmas? Take a few minutes to complete a short survey, and you'll automatically be entered to win a $100 gift card. That should come in handy when you're ready to shop. Thank you in advance! I appreciate your help.

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Improve your productivity at work in just 2 simple steps

As a business owner, you need to remain competitive and successful in today's market. And you're going to need the right tools. I'm not talking hammers and wrenches; I'm talking about tech. Investing in the right hardware products for your business will help you to stay organized and boost overall productivity.

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Using 3D modeling and virtual reality to solve high-profile crimes

Using 3D modeling and virtual reality to solve high-profile crimes

Virtual reality isn't just fun and games. Joshua Cohen, founder of Fat Pencil Studios, is using 3D modeling tools to help solve serious crimes by putting attorneys and jurors on the scenes. Joshua and Kim talk about two cases where 3D modeling helped build a clearer picture of what really happened.

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As above, so below: Hotel goes underground

There’s no shortage of cool hotels and destination resorts in the world — but for a truly unique experience, you’ll want to dig deeper. Meet the Grand Canyon Caverns Inn, located in Peach Springs, AZ and home to one of the world’s most unusual hotel rooms. While the inn does contain ordinary rooms at affordable rates, for $800 a night, you can venture deep into the Earth in the hotel’s special Cavern Suite. This room is more than 200 ft below the surface, and is located in a natural dry cave that repels all moisture, bacteria, and noise from above. The room sleeps up to 6, and is serviced by an attendant who personally carries your water to you via a special elevator. The room exists in the first place thanks to President Kennedy, who had the location saved as a spare fallout shelter in the event of a nuclear war. As cool as this all sounds, though, it’s old news to an Arizona resident like me. You could even say I liked this hotel when it wa s still “underground…”

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