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then, the device has frequently popped up in leaks and rumors giving us a great
sense of what to expect from the rest of its specs, as well as its design.
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some new memory cards, or maybe even a few smartphone photography accessories.
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Notices have already gone out to affected users


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all, your account information is only as safe as the companies you're doing
business with, and every passing year makes it increasingly evident how little
attention is paid to such matters. T-Mobile already suffered one of the year's
most notable data breaches over the summer, and just days before the end of
2021, it's reportedly been hit with another.

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Don't just stick it in the corner


Conor Cawley 2 days ago

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 * One month later...

The way we access virtual assistants has evolved substantially over the years,
and there is no better evidence than the third-gen Amazon Echo Show 10. Whereas
the original Echo devices were bulky with poor audio quality, the Show 10 sounds
great, looks great, and now, it even follows you around the room with a built-in
camera. Yes, it costs several times more than other virtual assistants, but
price rarely gets in the way of people that want to check in on their pets, so
who are we to judge?

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THE SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD2'S ONE UI 4 UPDATE IS NOW LIVE

A nice year-end gift from Samsung


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Samsung has been extremely quick with its One UI 4 and Android 12 rollout. It
was among the first smartphone manufacturers to release the latest version of
Android to its 2021 flagships. Soon after, the company rolled out the update for
its premium foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3. Now, before the end
of the year, the Korean company has managed to release the One UI 4 update for
the Galaxy Z Fold2 as well.

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A hand-picked selection of quality children's games for 2021


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This roundup offers a hand-picked list of children's games that's continually
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understatement, and since this is a curated roundup, you won't have to worry
about too many unexpected surprises, unlike the titles you'll find browsing the
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