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Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit brought by claimants who accused the web giant of privacy invasion by tracking their online activities despite being in “incognito mode” when using the company’s Chrome browser. After lawyers announced on Thursday that they’d reached a preliminary agreement, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers put a scheduled trial for the case in California on hold,Reuters reported. The class action lawsuit was filed in 2020 and involved “millions” of Google users since June 2016....

Google has announced a Google Maps update will make the app even more useful when there is a natural disaster, while another helpful feature has been spotted by users. Google said in a blog post that the SOS alerts feature of Google Maps was improved by adding visual information duringnatural disasters, with a new navigation warning system to lead users away from danger. Google Maps’ SOS alerts already provide a summary of whatever is happening, the relevant news stories for an incident, emergency phone numbers and websites, and updates from local authorities....

T-Mobile continues to command a massive lead in offering the best 5G experience among U.S. carriers. A few weeks ago, a report from Ookla revealed thatT-Mobile is leaving its rivals in the dust; now Opensignal has confirmed that not only is the Un-carrier’s lead increasing in raw speeds, but it’s leading the way in taking 5G into the mainstream. According to Opensignal’s latest5G Experience Report, T-Mobile not only offers the fastest 5G experience in the U....

CES 2020 is finally here and many companies will be holding press conferences to show off all of their latest innovations. Dell hosts its own press conference each year, showing off its latest laptops, gaming gear, and other products. Here’s everything you know about how to watch and follow along. How to watch Dell’s CES 2020 press conference Falling on the third day of the week-long electronics show, Dell will be holding its keynote at 10 a....

The name you pick for online games says a lot about you. Your username is meant to be an alias of sorts, protecting your true identity, while also being a fun, catchy, descriptive, or somehow unique identifier that you’re proud to wear. However, sometimes we don’t put as much thought into our display names as we should. Whether it’s because we’re too excited to just get started playing or picked something in the past we no longer feel is appropriate, everyone comes to a point where they wish they had a different online name at some point....

How to check how much money you’ve spent on Valorant A lot ofValorantplayers unlock the latestAgentsand purchasenew skinsfor their mains which can result in spending quite a bit of cash. If you’re curious to know your purchase history, it’s fairly easy to check. Like the majority of live service games, microtransactions are part of Valorant and whether you’re opening your wallet to get a new Agent, or style your existing favorites with fresh skins, all those purchases can build up over time....

Out of all the new Pokémon, evolutions, and regional forms inPokémon Scarlet and Violet, Annihilape is one of the most exciting, especially for longtime trainers. Primeape, the fighting-type pig monkey Pokémon introduced way back in the first generation withPokémon Red and Blue, finally has a more powerful evolution in the dual fighting-ghost-type Annhilape. Here are some details from its Pokédex entry: When its anger rose beyond a critical point, this Pokémon gained power that is unfettered by the limits of its physical body....

There’s someone new prowling aroundFortniteChapter 4, Season 3’s jungle biome and he’s ready to take you on. But defeating him can pose a bit of a challenge if you show up unprepared. While this season didn’t launch with a boss, Epic has ensured that the introduction of Wildguard Relik more than makes up for it, as this foe can teleport around and cause quite a lot of havoc for anyone who faces him in battle....

Google developedAndroid Autofor motorists who are frustrated with their car’s native infotainment system. Like rival softwareApple CarPlay, Android Auto gives drivers the option of embedding a familiar, smartphone-like interface into their touchscreen. Further reading Setting up Android Auto is a straightforward process, and it’s relatively easy to use. Here’s what you need to know. How to set up Android Auto to run on the phone’s screen UnlikeApple CarPlay, which runs only on a vehicle’s infotainment screen, Android Auto can run directly on a mobile phone in vehicles that either don’t have a screen or can’t run the software....

This time last week I was a bit stuck. TheGoogle Pixel 8was in my hand, and I wanted to take photos with it. After all, it’s the big selling point of this phone, and it was important to see if it continues the great Pixel tradition of housing a fantastic camera. Except I was feeling rather uninspired and creatively blocked. Pondering what to do, I just went out and took photos, because I wanted to see what all the software behind the new camera could do to make ordinary pictures something special when I got home....

Samsung is expected to officially announce theGalaxy S25 Edgein just a few weeks. The company teased the phone earlier this year, highlighting its incredibly thin design, which is reflected in its name. However, some may worry that this slim profile could make the device more susceptible to bending issues. German-based tech journalistMax Jambor(viaSamMobile) said there should be a concern. They say the Galaxy S25 Edge is “solid and can’t be bent easily....

LEGO Nintendo NES set is at a new low price for Black Friday Amazon are gonna take you back to the past with a massive savings opportunity on the LEGO NES set this Black Friday. LEGO loves its video game collaborations, fromAnimal CrossingtoSonic the HedgehogtoSuper Marioand even theupcoming Fortnite collab. LEGO shows no signs of slowing down with big-name video game crossovers. While those new games are cool and all, Amazon pays respects to video game elders this Black Friday by putting the LEGO NES on sale for all to experience....

Love Is Blind fans “impressed” after star debuts rapping skills Kwame Appiah from Love Is Blind Season 4 has now gone from a reality TV star looking for love to a viral freestyle rapper. Now that it’s been a few years since Season 4 of Love Is Blind, the cast are venturing away from their reality TV personas and dabbling in new careers. For instance, Brett Brown, who met his now-wife Tiffany in the pods, isan amateur boxer....