The inventor of the cassette tape, Lou Ottens, has passed away, but he left a lasting musical legacy for listeners.
Author: Mike Snider, USA TODAY
Coronavirus relief measure could net you $50 toward your broadband bill, help erase the digital divide
A new bill would extend a COVID-19 relief measure, the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for monthly broadband discounts for eligible homes.
Why Facebook and Apple are fighting over your iPhone
Apple’s upcoming iOS update will force apps such as Facebook to ask users whether they want to allow tracking of data for personalized ads.
Talking Tech: If you are TV shopping, you need to know the facts about these buying myths
Talking Tech this week involved busting some TV buying myths. Also: A new voice chat feature is in the works for Roblox and a new speedy drone is out.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in US and Canada, as shopping shifts to online
Emphasizing e-commerce, Disney will close 60 North American Disney stores. Its shopDisney online site will be integrated with social media and apps.
Samsung’s new TVs seek to spring forward your seasons of viewing
Samsung unveiled new 4K and 8K TVs Tuesday in a virtual showcase. Bigger TVs are popular home purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic, Samsung says.
New speedy, all-in-one drone from DJI makes it easy to get an immersive bird’s eye view
Drone maker DJI has a new first-person view drone that lets you pilot the speedy drone while wearing goggles.
Apple reopens all of its 270 stores across the US with coronavirus protocols still in effect
Almost one year ago, Apple closed its stores at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Now all U.S. stores have reopened with COVID-19 protocols.
Riot Games pairs first ‘Valorant’ esports event with ‘League of Legends’ tournament in Iceland in May
Iceland will host the first big ‘League of Legends’ esports event since the coronavirus pandemic. Riot Games will hold a ‘Valorant’ event there, too.
Bid on this unique Star Wars toy: A floating Baby Yoda from Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’
Bidding for a collector’s Baby Yoda toy has already topped $2,100. The toy shows The Child from “The Mandalorian” floating in his carriage or pram.