Google’s policy change has political advertisers eyeing more opaque platforms
Political advertisers can still buy Google ad inventory through third-party platforms that allow for deeper targeting. Source link: Click here for more
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Google Maps tracks everywhere you go. Here’s how to automatically delete what it stores
Google has a tool that lets you automatically delete all the location data it stores on you in Google Maps after a certain amount of time. Source link: Click here for more
A 2020 gift guide for the tech-savvy traveler
What are the best tech travel devices for the coming year? From wireless earphones and keys to laptop chargers and photo managers, here are creative gadgets that can make 2020 travel more comfortable. Source link: Click here for more
Verizon CEO says he doesn’t want a 5G ‘cold war’ between the US and China
“One of the beauties of this industry is … that you can bring your phone from whichever country you’re in and go to another country and it works,” Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg says. Source link: Click here for more
Here’s what police say you can do to to prevent packages from getting stolen from your porch
Police have some tips on how to prevent packages from being stolen from your doorsteps during the holiday season. Amazon and other companies also offer solutions. Source link: Click here for more
Huawei plans to shift research center from US to Canada, founder Ren Zhengfei says
The Huawei founder wants to build new factory capacity in Europe to make fifth-generation (5G) networking equipment there, the Globe and Mail reported. Source link: Click here for more
Apple could change its iPhone release schedule to twice a year, JP Morgan says
If Apple were to launch new iPhones twice a year, as the J.P. Morgan analysts suggest, it would be a major strategy shift for Apple’s most important product line. Source link: Click here for more
These are the best gadgets to buy for the holidays
CNBC has tested dozens of gadgets this year, and these are some of our favorites. Source link: Click here for more
Amazon Alexa is getting more emotional — here’s what it sounds like excited and disappointed
Amazon Alexa now has some new emotions, including disappointment and excitement. Here’s what it sounds like and how developers can use it. Source link: Click here for more
Apple AirPods see ‘surge of demand’ and could face holiday shortage, Wedbush says
Apple’s wireless earbuds are proving to be the latest hit product from the iPhone maker. Source link: Click here for more
Disney+ adds a big feature that was missing at launch: A ‘continue watching’ queue
Disney+ has a new feature called Continue Watching, which was missing at launch, that lets you continue watching TV shows and movies where you left off. Source link: Click here for more
Here’s how the US can beat China in the race for dominance in next generation networks
While China has embraced next generation networks at a faster pace, experts say the U.S. still has some advantages. Source link: Click here for more
Microsoft delays its AirPods competitor to spring
Microsoft’s chief product officer Panos Panay said the company’s AirPods competitor, Surface Earbuds, will now launch in spring 2020 instead of the 2019 holiday season. Source link: Click here for more
Xerox gives HP an ultimatum to reconsider acquisition, threatening to take its case to shareholders
HP’s board unanimously rejected Xerox’s bid to acquire the company over the weekend. Source link: Click here for more
Lyft co-founder on stock plunge since IPO: ‘I feel a deep amount of responsibility’
Acknowledging the rough ride on Wall Street since the March offering, Lyft’s John Zimmer says he believes the stock is a good buy right now. Source link: Click here for more
Senators ask Bezos for answers on how Amazon’s smart doorbells retain videos and personal data
The senators raised concerns about Ring’s reportedly lax rules around how employees in Ukraine could access customers’ videos. Source link: Click here for more
Amazon admits it uses ‘aggregated’ data from third-party sellers to come up with its own products
Amazon responded to a long list of questions about its practices related to a House Antitrust Subcommittee hearing over the summer. Source link: Click here for more
T-Mobile CEO Legere to step down next year
(Reuters) – T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS.O) Chief Executive Officer John Legere will step down next year, the company said on Monday, less than three weeks before it goes to trial to determine the fate of its planned $26.5 billion merger with smaller rival Sprint Corp (S.N). The third-largest U.S. wireless...
Spotify’s stock drops almost 5% after Amazon expands free music service
Spotify shares fell 4.9% on Monday after Amazon expanded its free music service to iPhone, Android and Fire TV. Source link: Click here for more
Apple’s new iPhone update fixes a bunch of bugs, here’s how to download it now
Apple just released iOS 13.2.3 which fixes a bunch of bugs, including some related to search, Mail messages not showing up and background apps. Source link: Click here for more