As long as your student is content with mostly reading and writing, a Google Chromebook should work. College students may need a more versatile PC.
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
Cutting the cord could get costlier with CBS and Viacom
Latest media marriage could follow past history: removing popular shows and asking you to pay more to see them, a la Friends and Netflix
iPhone 11: here’s what we know about new phones, expected release date
Apple is expected to offer marginal upgrades, mostly with performance, and an upgraded camera for the top of the line models with three lenses, vs. 2.
We asked, you answered: you’re holding onto your phone forever
The carriers hide list price, showing monthly payments to give illusion that phones not that expensive. Some deals good, but do read the fine print.
Google bringing podcasts into search
Google’s algorithm uses speech recognition to search the show’s spoken words for searching. But at first, you’ll need to add “podcast” to your search.
A ‘direct correlation’ between rise of hate on social media and attacks, says SPLC
Longtime advocacy group says lack of meaningful moderation allows a free-for-all on social media for white supremacy, anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim groups.
Dear Apple and Samsung, $1,000 is way too much for a smartphone, consumers say
Earnings for both companies show weaker smartphone sales than in 2018, as consumers held onto their phones for longer and refuse to upgrade.
Sonos and IKEA team up for SYMFONISK speakers and a lamp
Collaboration between IKEA and Sonos offers style and affordability. Sound isn’t as rich and full as on higher priced speakers. Power cords too short.
Need a new (older) iPhone? The differences are slight among XR and earlier models
You can pay $750 for latest entry level iPhone, or $450 for 4 year old iPhone 7. The new photo features are the major difference among the models.
An iPhone made in America? Why building Apple’s smartphone in the USA is a ‘pipe dream’
Most key parts of an iPhone, including screen, chip, camera sensor and solid state drives, are made in China. Wages lower and expertise stronger there