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Amazon has PNY’s 64GB Pro Elite microSD card on sale for $24.99 right now. The card normally sells for around $10 more, and this is a match of the lowest it’s ever sold for. With read speeds of up to 95MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s, this is one of the fastest cards available at this price. It’s a Class 10 U3 card, which is rated for recording 4K video, making it perfect to use in your action camera or phone. You can also use it with an adapter in your PC, digital camera, or anywhere else that accepts SD cards.

These are magnet, shock, temperature, water, and X-ray proof. This discount makes the 64GB version $5 cheaper than the 32GB card is right now, so don’t miss out.

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Microsoft’s Edge Browser for iOS Gaining Built-In Adblock Plus Functionality

Microsoft is testing built-in Adblock Plus integration in its mobile Edge browser available for both iOS and Android devices, reports The Verge.

With built-in Adblock Plus functionality, Edge browser users on iOS will not need to download a separate ad blocking app, which may attract more users to Microsoft’s browser. Adblock Plus can be enabled in Microsoft Edge’s settings, with no add-on app required.

Google has built ad blocking into Chrome for Android devices, but it is somewhat limited and not available on iOS devices. As noted by The Verge, Adblock Plus is a more aggressive ad blocking option.

iOS Safari users can, of course, install one of several ad block apps available in the iOS App Store, but there is no native ad blocking functionality in Safari.

Adblock Plus is available in a beta capacity on both Android and iOS devices at the current time, with Microsoft planning to roll the feature out to all Edge for iOS and Android users in the near future.

Microsoft has made its Edge browser available across a range of devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Android devices in addition to Windows computers. The Edge browser includes syncing of favorites, passwords, and reading lists, along with a “Continue on PC” option for transferring what you’re reading from the mobile Edge browser to the desktop.

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CBS All Access to Offer NFL Games on Mobile Devices Through Extended CBS/NFL Partnership

CBS and the NFL today announced an extended streaming agreement that will see all NFL on CBS games available on the CBS All Access streaming video service through 2022.

The entire 2018 NFL on CBS season will be available to all CBS All Access subscribers, on set-top boxes and, for the first time, mobile devices. That means customers who subscribe to CBS All Access can watch NFL games on iPhones and iPads with the CBS All Access app.

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Previously, streaming NFL games on mobile devices was limited to Verizon subscribers, but Verizon and the NFL in December reached a new deal that allowed for other services and carriers to offer access to NFL games on tablets and smartphones through the Yahoo Sports, go90, and NFL apps.

In addition to mobile devices, NFL on CBS content can be viewed online at CBS.com and on connected devices like Roku Players, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs and Amazon Channels.

CBS says that its All Access subscribers will receive NFL on CBS games that are broadcast in their local market. NFL on CBS content will also be made available on mobile for CBS’s cable, satellite, telco, and vMVPD partners.

CBS has been offering access to NFL on CBS games through its All Access subscription service since 2016, but prior NFL seasons were only able to be streamed on TVs, tablets, and computers.

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Apple working on new AirPods, HomePod, and high-end headphones for 2019

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Apple is stepping up its game when it comes to its audio devices, and has plans to launch higher-end AirPods, a new HomePod, and studio-quality over-ear headphones in the near future, according to a recent Bloomberg report. Rumors around new and improved music devices and smart speakers have been swirling for months, and it would appear that Apple is now making moves to bring these highly anticipated, upgraded devices to life. The new AirPods, HomePod, and headphones could be released as early as 2019, though no specific timeline has yet been reported.

According to Bloomberg’s sources, the Cupertino-based tech giant is looking to produce AirPods that have noise-canceling properties, as well as water resistance. Apple also wants to ensure that these new AirPods can work even when relatively far away from their companion smartphone or tablet. And while you won’t be able to jump into a pool wearing the AirPods, Apple hopes that you’ll be able to go on a long run (even in the rain) without having to worry about sweat or precipitation damaging the earbuds.

There might also be the possibility of adding biometric sensors to upcoming AirPods, including a heart rate monitor, to further strengthen Apple’s health-related products. Of course, with these new features, it’s likely that the AirPods will cost more than they do now ($159).

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As for the over-ear headphones, Apple is hoping to create a high-end product that can compete with offerings from companies such as Bose and Sennheiser. Rather than utilizing Beats branding, these new headphones will feature the Apple name, and should be released in 2019. Initially, Apple was targeting a 2018 launch date, but development setbacks have delayed the timeline. Apple is apparently thinking of working with audio system manufacturer Tymphany as a production partner for the headphones, though the deal has not yet been finalized and production has not yet begun.

It’s unclear exactly what the new HomePod will look like, but it’s likely the Apple product that needs the most work. While critics noted that the HomePod served its purpose well as a speaker, its functionality is rather limited when it comes to the “smart” aspect, and its high price point and lack of third-party integrations made it somewhat less appealing than other smart speakers on the market. It remains unclear what production plans for this device will be, but we will be sure to update you as more information is made available.

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T-Mobile FamilyMode lets parents control kids’ screen time on any device

T-Mobile’s new FamilyMode system provides parents with the ability to control their children’s internet access on their smartphones and tablets wherever they are. With the addition of its “Home Base” device, parents can also expand the range of electronics they have control over.

To power FamilyMode using the complete ecosystem, parents need two things: access to the app and a small, cube-like “Home Base.” Once you open up the FamilyMode app (available for iOS and Android) on your phone, you can connect the base station to the app via an ethernet cable or pair it over your Wi-Fi network.

After you set up your Home Base, you’ll be able to pick and choose which devices you want to attach to your child’s profile straight from the app — and you aren’t limited to just smartphones and tablets connected to the network. You can choose to filter and monitor gaming consoles, laptops, Smart TVs, and any other device connected to that same Wi-Fi Network.

FamilyMode can be used without the Home Base as well, with just the FamilyMode app. This will allow parents to control only their kids’ phones and tablets wherever they’re located — on Wi-Fi or a cellular network.

Once the devices are chosen, parents can then set internet limits, filter inappropriate content, and choose which apps or sites their child has access to. Parents can reward their kids with bonus screen time through the app as well. They also have the ability to view which apps and sites they spend the most time on, along with their internet history.

While parents share an account, there’s room for up to 12 user profiles on the FamilyMode app. You can attach different devices to each child’s respective profile in order to make it easier to keep track of who is using a specific device. You’ll also have real-time location information so you can keep track of where your kids are as long as their phone is on them.

Children will have access to a page via the app, which allows them to see how much time is left on a specific site, platform, or app to help better manage their time. They’ll receive a notification letting them know when time is up and the internet will stop working completely. This works regardless of what carrier you’re on and it can be used with both iOS and Android.

But exactly how does it stop the internet from working? FamilyMode uses a local-loopback virtual private network (VPN) that ensures all internet traffic on the device is checked against the FamilyMode app before routed to the destination. So when the time is up, the Home Base can limit the internet and access to it based on what parents choose via the app.

Apple recently announced its own initiative to help reduce the amount of time we spend on our phones via a new feature in iOS 12 called Screen Time. A month prior, Google also announced a similar feature called Digital Wellbeing that will be baked into the next version of the Android P operating system.

With both Screen Time and Digital Wellbeing, it’s up the user to set their own limits when it comes to app timers, do not disturb settings, and accessing a summary of how much time they’ve spent on each app and also on their phones. But Apple and Google allow for a bit more leeway by giving users control of their own limits as long as the smartphone or tablet is in the palm of their hands.

As for T-Mobile FamilyMode, it will officially be available starting June 29 for T-Mobile customers. The Home Base retails for $100, but the carrier is offering it for $20 in honor of its launch. Meanwhile, the app will cost a flat fee of $10 per month, which includes all 12 profiles.

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Google is adding DRM to Play Store apps for offline verification

Google is adding small sections of security metadata to every app that makes it way through the Google Play Store, or other authorized app stores.

The addition comes as part of Google’s continued drive to make Android safer and more secure. 2017 saw Google take down over 700,000 malicious apps, with 99 percent of those apps being removed before any users installed them. That’s pretty good, but Google’s working hard to make sure the Play Store’s security is even more water-tight, and DRM seems to be the answer to that.

The word “DRM” — or “digital rights management” — leaves a sour taste in many mouths, and we’ve seen a bunch of companies do questionable things with their DRM over the years. However, it’s important to note what Google attempting to achieve with this addition, and how the DRM helps to keep Android devices safe. Google’s existing app verification methods require a device to be online, but with the addition of small sections of security metadata, Android phones can identify when an app has been verified by the Play Store’s security measures. If that security metadata is missing, then Android can warn the user that the app they’ve downloading doesn’t come from a legitimate source.

Why all this emphasis on offline verification? With certain markets having reached smartphone saturation levels, Google has shifted focus to developing markets, where smartphones populations are not as dense, and where Android has room to grow with variants like Android Go. Problem is, those areas can lack a consistent mobile data connection, or mobile data itself can be more expensive. Therefore, security measures that rely on a data connection simply won’t fly in those areas.

It seems that Google has come up with a pretty good way of sidestepping the data problem, though it remains to be seen how secure Google’s security metadata is — if the metadata can just be copied by malicious third-parties, then the DRM is pretty useless. Still, we imagine Google’s seen that problem coming, and taken steps to avoid it.

Still, while Google’s security has taken several giant leaps up in the last few years, there are still a few things that you, the user, can do to make sure you’re safe. Check out our list of tips on how to stay safe, and the best antivirus apps for Android.

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3 Great Third Party Wireless Charging Docks for Samsung Gear S3

Keep your Gear S3 charged at home, at the office, and wherever your travels take you!

The Samsung Gear S3 is still one of the best smartwatches you can buy in 2018.

If you own one you may have bought a couple of stylish bands to swap out your style. Another important accessory you should consider is an extra charging dock or two so you can keep your watch topped up while you’re working at your desk, or keep one out at the cabin so there’s no chance of forgetting it at home.

You can get an official one from Samsung but for $45 it’s a bit pricey. Fortunately, there are some pretty great third-party chargers available for a fraction of the cost.

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We’ll start off with this popular option from BeneStellar. This is the same cradle design as the Samsung charging port and features PTC protection to protect your device from overcurrent faults and features an LED indicator so know at a glance that your watch is charging.

This product includes a three-foot Micro-USB cable for supplying power and is backed by an 18-month warranty with hassle-free replacement or money back options available.

Get yours for just $11 on Amazon.

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LoveBlue Charging Stand w/ USB ports

Looking for something for your desk at work that adds a bit more utility than a standalone smartwatch cradle? This charging stand from LoveBlue is right for you.

Rather than copying the exact design of Samsung’s charger, this one adds a conductive dock for charging your Gear S3 on top of a three-port USB hub. This is great if you hate cluttering your desk with accessories that only serve one of your devices. With this hub, you can keep your phone, tablet, Bluetooth speaker — whatever you need — while also charging your Gear S3. Just be aware that the lack of overheat protection means you’ll want to use this device in an air-conditioned environment.

Available for $25, this is the perfect charging dock for any Gear S3 power user.

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YiJiYi Wireless Charging Dock (2-pack)

Need multiple charging docks but don’t want to spend a ton of money? Check out this two-pack of charging docks for just $14. Sounds too good to be true?

These chargers include built-in magnetic attachment to keep your watch connected to the charging dock and also includes anti-slip pads. Some reviewers have complained that you really get what you pay for here (at just $7 each compared to $45 for the Samsung one). But it’s backed by a one-year warranty so if you aren’t impressed by the value you can reach out to customer service.

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Facebook Messenger Kids is expanding to Canada and Peru

The app’s also getting new stickers and support for two parents to manage accounts.

Facebook Messenger Kids is Facebook’s solution for letting young ones stay in touch with friends and family in a safe and secure manner, and starting June 25, the app is now available to use in both Canada and Peru.

In addition to the two new countries, Messenger Kids is also being updated to support Spanish and French in its new locales and the United States.

Messenger Kids’ Kindness Stickers.

While those accessibility updates are exciting enough on their own, that’s not all that Facebook has in store for Messenger Kids. The app is now being updated with Kindness Stickers, support for two parents to manage a child’s account, and a Messenger Kids Pledge that kids and parents need to read through together to make sure everyone’s on board with the app’s guidelines — Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Have Fun.

Coming soon, Messenger Kids will also get an “Appreciation Mission.” This will be found on the Missions page that teaches kids how to use the app and will “encourage kids to discover and express appreciation for their friends and family.”

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This 11-course bundle may be your ticket to a six-figure career in Project Management

You’ve been thinking about getting new certifications to move you ahead at work; in fact, it’s been on your to-do list for a long time. Being a Project Manager is the ultimate goal, and you know you’d be perfect for the job with the right certification. With tuition costs that seem to climb with every passing year and limited free time on your hands, how are you supposed to attend classes and afford any kind of certification?

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Project Management Professionals are sought after in nearly every field, and even if you’re convinced that you can’t afford the time or money to get your certificate, can you afford not to?

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Apple, Facebook, Google, and more are meeting to talk data privacy

The Information Technology Industry council, of which many of the largest tech companies in the world are members, is meeting this week to discuss growing concerns about privacy.

According to a report by Axios, the Information Technology Industry Council — a Washington trade group that represents major tech companies — is planning to meet in San Francisco on Wednesday to talk consumer privacy online and how to best handle the growing concern surrounding the topic post-Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Members of ITI include such tech giants as Apple, Facebook, Google, Samsung, Amazon, and many others. Though ITI expressed to Axios that it expects representatives from multiple companies across a diverse sampling of industry sectors to attend, it didn’t explicitly say which companies would be there.

ITI CEO and president Dean Garfield shared its member companies’ thoughts regarding user privacy with Axios, describing their increased awareness of the issue in the current climate:

My experience is that they’ve always viewed privacy as a foundational principle, but the question of how do you give meaning to it and talk about it in a way that resonates is now something that’s more pressing.

Also making the meeting more urgent than ever is Europe’s recent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a set of stringent privacy requirements that went into effect last month in order to give individuals control over their personal data and unify data online privacy regulations across the EU. Many people are now calling for similar rules in the US, and the White House is currently exploring options that range from stricter guidelines to full-on legislation.

For more information regarding the meeting, you can check out Axios’ newsletter here and the ITI website here.

Thoughts?

What do you think the outcome of this meeting will be? How do you feel companies should tackle user privacy concerns going forward? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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