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“We strongly encourage you to make use of this opportunity to correct the record and provide the Committee with sworn, truthful, and accurate responses.” The letter was signed by a bipartisan group, including House Judiciary Committee chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and four members of the antitrust subcommittee. These members are the subcommittee’s chair David Cicilline (D-RI), vice chair Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), ranking member Ken Buck (R-CO), and representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL)....

The 48-hour shopping extravaganza will run in 15 countries: the US, UK, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey. While exclusive to Prime members, nothing stops you from signing up for a 30-day trial, for example, and then choosing not to continue with the subscription afterward.

The integration will utilize all of Astro’s existing advanced technology such as Intelligent Motion, autonomous patrols, and smart alerts as well as Ring tech such as Ring Alarm and Alarm Pro which will allow it to investigate a scene when a Ring Alarm is triggered. Ring says this product is meant to offer business owners peace of mind when they lock up for the night with one-site night patrol that is less expensive than the human security guard alternative....

According to a Jan. 11 post on the popular PC Master Race subreddit, the fake AMD site appeared in the ads section of Google Search results. At the time of writing, the site has been taken down from both Google and Bing’s search results, and it appears to be offline. An inspection of the site shows a striking resemblance to AMD’s official website, but there are some telltale signs it’s a copycat....

American Express, in partnership with cross-border credit reporting fintech company Nova Credit, announced today that it has expanded credit access to immigrants from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Kenya and Nigeria with global credit scoring and reporting platform Credit Passport, enabling newly-arrived immigrants to the US from these countries to use their credit history to apply for personal American Express cards immediately and to start building credit history in America....

The new feature, known as Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, will allow users to encrypt data on Apple’s servers and thus prevent Apple itself from accessing a user’s content. The new content types that support end-to-end encryption (E2EE) include iCloud backups, Notes, and Photos. This approach extends the 14 data categories that by default are protected by E2EE, such as iCloud Keychain, Health data, Messages in iCloud, Maps, and Safari history....

The end of the iPod shouldn’t come as a surprise. The iPod was once a staple of Apple’s product lineup, but in the last decade, the iPhone, iPad and even Apple Watch have all but eliminated the need for the iPod Touch. The small, iPhone-like device could do nearly everything the iPhone does, save for the lack of a cellular modem for constant connectivity. For me, the iPod Touch was a fantastic first device for my kids as they grew up....

Last week, Apple revised its app store policies in an effort to adhere to an Authority for Consumers and Markets’ (ACM) order for the iPhone maker to update its app store policies so dating app providers could use payment systems other than the one offered by Apple. The changes entailed Apple providing an option for dating app providers to use either a third-party payment system within the app or include an in-app link directing users to the developer’s website to complete a purchase....

In particular, the company is concerned about sideloading, which would allow users to download apps from outside the App Store. The bills in question are the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act. It is expected that the US Senate will consider both bills this week. Over the last few years, regulators have criticized Apple for its control over the App Store. Unlike the Android ecosystem, the App Store is the only way to install applications onto an iPhone....

The 14-inch Asus Chromebook CX9 is one of these, and with a price of £1,099.99 in the UK for a Core i7-based model (FHD, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) it’s at the top end of the Chromebook price range. In the US, the Chromebook CX9 starts at $749.99 for a Core i3 model (FHD, 8GB/128GB), rising to $1,249.99 for a Core i7 system with a 4K screen (16GB/512GB). At these prices, especially at the high end, the Chromebook CX9 needs to be excellent in every respect to rival Windows or MacOS options....

Torvalds, who hates public speaking, said that he always does these presentations as interviews because, “I do software. I don’t do public speaking.” The hindrance being, he explained, “I don’t know what people are interested in. So, Dirk asks the questions and, hopefully, if he asks bad questions, it’s not my fault.” Having got that out of the way, the pair talked about the effects that Covid had on kernel development....

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly plan, Xfinity’s packages currently start about $10 cheaper per month than AT&T. Still, when you bundle with AT&T’s renowned DIRECTV service, fees are waived, and the promotional value increases. AT&T also excels at customer service, though Xfinity isn’t too far behind. We recommend reflecting on which features you value most as we dive into a detailed comparison. AT&T vs Xfinity overview Customer service One of the biggest pain points of internet service is customer service....

The new EC2 M1 Mac instances specifically use a Mac mini featuring an M1 SOC with 8 CPU cores, 8 GPU cores, 16GiB of memory, and a 16 core Apple Neural Engine. The AWS Nitro System delivers up to 10Gbps of VPC network bandwidth and 8 Gbps of EBS storage bandwidth. The new M1 instances deliver up to 60% better price performance over the x86-based EC2 Mac instances for iPhone and Mac app build workloads, AWS said....

Bandwidth CEO David Morken said in a statement that “a number of critical communications service providers have been targeted by a rolling DDoS attack.” “While we have mitigated much intended harm, we know some of you have been significantly impacted by this event. For that I am truly sorry. You trust us with your mission-critical communications. There is nothing this team takes more seriously,” Morken said. “We are working around the clock to support your teams and minimize the impact of this attack....

Tell us about Berkeley Varitronics and how you get involved in wireless threat detection and security. Berkeley Varitronics was founded by my father, who still serves as CTO, in 1972. We specialize in unique design solutions – mostly related to wireless detection. During the mid-to-late 80s, we developed wireless propagation test tools which were used to build out cellular networks – a service we still provide today. As a result of the experience that we’ve garnered, we understand how mobile works, how systems and networks communicate, and how the signals propagate....

I’ve written before about how cloud vendors can capriciously change their policies and pricing and how lock-in can arise out of cloud reliance. Once you’re fully invested (and therefore fully reliant) on the cloud, this can be a real problem. But just because the cloud can be a somewhat challenging place when it comes to lock-in and switching costs, that doesn’t mean you have to be locked in. This article shows you our pick of services that can help you fight lock-in and switch to other providers....

Best consoles Best games Best accessories Also: Microsoft makes its case for why it’s all-in on gaming The Evo 2022 Series ups the ante. It features Secretlab’s NEO Hybrid Leatherette which provides excellent durability, while preserving a clean and sleek finish. The chair also comes with a magnetic memory foam head rest and a plethora of designs to choose from. It’s not cheap – starting at $469 during the holidays – but the chair is an investment that’s well worth the money....

How did we choose the best home security systems for renters? It’s our mission to evaluate consumer services and recommend the best ones for our readers. We do the research and hard work, so choosing the right service for you is as easy as possible. When we evaluate home security systems, we look for companies with a good reputation, quality equipment and competitive pricing. To choose our top renters’ security systems providers, we use a formula that considers monthly pricing, equipment costs, ease of installation, contract flexibility, and customer satisfaction....

Online colleges in Kentucky offer affordable tuition and a connection with the state’s strong job outlook for logistics, manufacturing, and engineering-related professions. The Bluegrass State offers varied options for affordable, flexible distance learning that cater to working learners. Read on to explore our ranking of the top online colleges in Kentucky and how they can help kickstart your career. Top 5 online schools in Kentucky: Quick facts The best online colleges in Kentucky Before perusing our rankings, take a moment to familiarize yourself with ZDnet’s ranking methodology....