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Weekly tech news roundup for October 28
New hardware from Apple and Microsoft are making waves. More details are emerging about last week’s whole-internet hack. There’s some new allergy tech that could save lives, plus, guess what just turned 15 years old? Hint: it has a Click Wheel.
Read MoreWorld Series game time moved up!
In case you haven’t heard, tonight’s World Series game was bumped up. It will start at 7 EST/6 CDT/4 PST with the pregame show beginning a half hour before.
Your onscreen guide may not reflect this last-minute change so grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack early!
Read MoreCheap Tunes Tuesday: Elvis Costello
Today I’m listening to Costello’s third studio album, Armed Forces. A reporter from the New York Post took to the album right away, saying it was a “killer in several senses of the word.” The album is known for brief, energetic tracks, with lyrics that seemed to stick with you. Perhaps this record isn’t a full indication of his entire catalog, but it’s a fun blend of synthpop, a bit punk rock, and a bit of new wave sort of wrapped into one. Generally speaking, you could easily mistake this for something that came out last week.
Read MoreFacebook hoaxes and scams
Admit it, you’ve seen Facebook posts and wondered if they’re true. We’re not talking about probably-Photoshopped photos or memes that make you go “hmmmmmmm.” We mean those posts about giveaways, privacy notices, contests, and more. Are they legit? The hard part is, some are and some aren’t, so the trick is to know the difference. We break down what posts you shouldn’t worry about (the hoaxes) and the ones you should (the scams).
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