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How to add words to the internal dictionary on your Android device, and add shortcuts for longer words
Tech Update: You can manually add words to your Android device’s internal dictionary if it doesn’t already recognize them as real words. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkjXpc
How one of the world’s biggest STEM programs is still teaching students to build robots during one of the most uncertain school years ever
Tech Update: FIRST Robotics is helping schools understand how to maintain a safe after-school program amid the COVID-19 pandemic. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkjPm3
Confidence ‘has never been higher’: Here’s what 4 Wall Street banks had to say about Apple’s fiscal 4th-quarter earnings
Tech Update: The tech giant reported revenue and earnings on Thursday afternoon that beat estimates, but shares tumbled as iPhone sales disappointed investors. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkjGhW
COVID-19 means US Air Force bombers flying around the world are operating in a ‘degraded’ environment
Tech Update: The ongoing pandemic “means that we can’t always stick to the same timelines, the same procedures,” Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Middents told Insider. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/Rkj7tP
Apple beats revenue expectations for Q4 even without help from the iPhone 12
Tech Update: Apple stock fell in after-hours trading due to slumping iPhone sales. Analysts will be looking for clues about how the iPhone 12 is performing. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/Rkf19Z
Moderna, BioNtech surge as COVID-19 vaccine development progresses amid virus spike
Tech Update: BioNtech and Pfizer have already produced millions of doses of its vaccine so it can deliver on pre-purchasing contracts. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/Rkdw58
Amazon’s net income tripled last quarter, and it didn’t even have Prime Day to help
Tech Update: Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Even without Prime Day, Amazon had a blockbuster quarter. Its net income nearly tripled from this time last year, as retail
How to get a free 15-day trial of Walmart Plus, Walmart’s Amazon Prime-like membership
Tech Update: Walmart Plus is now available for $98 a year or $12.95 a month, and new members can receive a free 15-day trial. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkdkVQ
Netflix is raising the price of its standard and premium 4K plans in the US
Tech Update: The most basic plan will remain $9 for lower resolution and watching on only one screen — but the other plans’ prices are going up. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/Rkdk2N
25 fun and useful gifts that new dads will love
Tech Update: These gifts for new dads will give them some much-needed assistance or even help them unwind whenever they get the chance. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkZ8n3
T-Mobile expands its faster midband 5G network, nearly doubling its coverage
Tech Update: Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge T-Mobile has announced another expansion of its 2.5GHz midband 5G network, which is now available in dozens of new cities, nearly
The best deals on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories right now — including $20 off ‘Pokémon Sword and Shield’
Tech Update: Nintendo’s Switch is the fastest-selling console on the planet, and we’re keeping track of the best deals on Switch bundles, games, and accessories. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkYzp9
A Navy veteran reveals the nasty food served aboard warships in a viral Facebook post
Tech Update: “I want people to know about this — and I want somebody higher than me to know about this,” Navy veteran Kevin Selfaison told Task & Purpose. …Let’s
Nearly 100 IHOP locations will close across the US in the coming months, as the chain’s sales slump amid the pandemic
Tech Update: IHOP is closing locations as the breakfast chain struggles to win over customers during the pandemic. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkXtzs
How to set up autofill on your Windows computer’s web browser, and have your addresses and passwords automatically typed for you
Tech Update: To set up autofill on your Windows computer’s internet browser, you’ll need to open your browser’s settings menu. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkVMkG
Microsoft beats Wall Street estimates as it reports $37.2 billion in quarterly revenue, and the stock is barely moving
Tech Update: Microsoft reported earnings for its fiscal first quarter after the market closed on Tuesday. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkVMMN
7 upcoming electric pickup trucks are all promising outlandish features — here’s what to expect from Tesla, Rivian, Nikola, and others
Tech Update: A whole host of electric pickup trucks are set to flood the market, and if all goes to plan, they’ll change how we think about optional features. …Let’s
Videos of Tesla’s new ‘full self-driving’ software look futuristic — but show just how far it is from full autonomy
Tech Update: Despite its name, no car currently for sale is actually self-driving, the US government says, and Tesla’s software has been criticized before. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkV9Qt
Bond billionaire Bill Gross is entangled in a messy feud with his Laguna Beach neighbor over a $1 million sculpture and the ‘Gilligan’s Island’ theme song
Tech Update: The dispute stems from a $1 million outdoor sculpture, around which Gross installed netting to protect it from the elements. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkQY1T
‘It’s definitely going to be more violent’: A former Facebook content moderator says election results could spark violence, no matter who wins
Tech Update: A former moderator who had to review some of the most hateful content on Facebook said she expected the presidential election to result in violence. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkQX80
Amazon’s Music Unlimited streaming service is free for 3 months as part of its pre-Black Friday sale
Tech Update: New Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now sign up for three months for free. The service usually costs between $8-$10 a month. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkQMYj
I spent 3 months as a Census worker. I was threatened, cursed at, and kicked off many front porches, but still did my best to make sure every resident was counted.
Tech Update: Although his interview questions only took a few minutes, Vincent Lacey says some days felt like one giant door slammed in his face. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkQLyb
Shopify’s stock climbed to an all time high when partner Walmart launched its new membership. See how the e-commerce company builds tools to help small retailers while working with e-commerce giants
Tech Update: “Commerce is made better with more voices,” Black said. Shopify released 12 new products to help small merchants survive the pandemic and recession. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkPH4W
NASA will share an ‘exciting new discovery’ about the moon on Monday. Listen to the announcement live.
Tech Update: NASA says the discovery could support deep-space exploration efforts. It will share the findings in a briefing on Monday and stream the audio live. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkLmtW
Japan’s unique heated tables may be the solution to winter outdoor dining for Chicago restaurants
Tech Update: Kotatsu are Japanese heated tables that can be traced to Zen temples in the middle ages. This winter, they’re coming to Chicago. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkLmPj
3 key tips to help you shop for car insurance in a smart way
Tech Update: Car insurance shopping doesn’t have to be a confusing labyrinth of mysterious variables and formulas. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkLbgh
The first satellite with AI onboard is now in orbit, and its tech could completely change how we respond to wildfires
Tech Update: PhiSat-1’s on-board AI can delete photos of Earth it thinks are too cloudy — and its tech could eventually change how we respond to disasters. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkLbJh
Police in Ohio are reportedly investigating a group that recruited for a plot to arrest Gov. Mike DeWine for tyranny
Tech Update: The plot came to law enforcement’s attention when a man reported a group had tried to recruit him to the plan, Ohio’s WSYX reported. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkKZ6h
Gucci is debuting a new fashion line — in ‘The Sims 4’
Tech Update: “Sims 4” players can now dress and accessorize their virtual avatars in Gucci hats, backpacks, sneakers, and more. …Let’s Discuss?http://dlvr.it/RkHqpm