As with Apple and Microsoft, Roku too is disabling older players to sell new ones. Then good news: Roku devices are dirt cheap, as low as $29.99.
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
Netflix says it will retain the streaming crown; not worried about Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus
Netflix, which dominates streaming, says it will continue to hold the crown, even in the face of new competition in November from Apple and Disney.
Who needs an implanted microchip when there’s an app for that?
After Wisconsin firm made a splash by implanting chips on employees, few firms followed suit. And now, there’s an app that can do the same thing.
Portal vs. Nest Hub Max and Echo Show 8: The video display competition is set to heat up at the holidays
Google Nest Hub Max is out now, Portal version 2.0 out Tuesday. In November, Facebook brings video calling to TVs and Amazon launches 8-inch Echo Show
Major partners drop out, Warren fires back: Facebook’s Libra faces a tough road ahead
The alternative currency plan proposed by Facebook could still launch, but the road to get there has just gotten way harder, according to analysts.
Texting or e-mail: Which gives you more secure communication?
E-mail is the most non-secure form of communication. A few clicks to private apps will keep your chats more secure, as will iPhone to iPhone messages.
Streaming showdown: How to decide what’s best for you
Our guide to the latest terms, rates and programming. Apple TV+ debuts Nov. 1, followed by Disney+ on Nov. 12. HBO Max and NBC service set for 2020.
Waze nabs 1 million riders on 1st anniversary of carpool experiment
Company CEO hoped Waze would help solve traffic issues, but that didn’t happen. Now he says carpool is the only solution to get us into other cars.
Google lets you move music around its smart speakers with ‘Stream Transfer’ feature
New feature is being rolled out for use on Google Home speakers, Nest Hub video monitors and Chromecast enabled TVs. “Hey, Google, move the music.”
Don’t look now, but your boss is probably spying on your work phone or computer
Gartner study shows firms looking over e-mail, text messages, our eyes and more while we work, to get a sense at how happy and productive we are.