Why Google’s sudden focus on privacy might just be a marketing ploy

%name Why Google’s sudden focus on privacy might just be a marketing ploy by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

After countless privacy breaches that prompted increased scrutiny from authorities, and after Apple turned privacy into major selling points of its iPhones and Macs, Google and Facebook quickly pivoted to supporting stronger privacy even though it goes against their whole business model — collecting user data in return for free services, and turning that into piles of cash courtesy of ads. Both companies have a long road ahead to prove they really mean it when they say they want to protect user privacy, no matter how exciting it may be to hear them come up with new pro-privacy features for their products. Google is the latest example, but some of its newest privacy features don’t seem to be anything more than a marketing ploy.

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The iPhone of forehead thermometers is on sale for $19

%name The iPhone of forehead thermometers is on sale for $19 by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

If you have children or anyone you care for, you need an iHealth Infrared Forehead Thermometer. Heck, if you have a forehead, you need a iHealth Infrared Forehead Thermometer. This little puppy is basically the forehead thermometer that Apple would make if Apple made forehead thermometers. It features a sleek design that’s modern and sophisticated, yet it couldn’t possibly be any easier to use. Hold it an inch or two away from a forehead, press the one button on the back, and you’ve got an accurate temperature reading in less than one second! It’s worth every penny at $27, but clip the on-site coupon and use the promo code 18CAREPT3 at checkout to snag one for a new all-time low of just $19.43.

iHealth Forehead Thermometer, Infrared Baby Thermometer for Best Accuracy with 3 Ultra Sensitiv…: $19.43 (use code 18CAREPT3 by 1-/20)

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

  • [ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE] iHealth No-Touch thermometer is backed by clinical validated and recommended by pediatrician. We provide 3 Ultra Sensitive sensors and the latest smart chip with the optimized algorithm to deliver reliable readings and ensure excellent performance. Just faster, more reliable, safe and hygienic.
  • [3 SENSORS] A Ultra-senstive infrared sensor collects more than 100 data points per second from the forehead. The additional distance and environmental sensors make necessary adjustments to give you accurate readings.
  • [FOR KIDS & ADULTS] With innovative designs & simple easy to use control by one button, our thermometers are great for adults, kids and babies.
  • [GENTLE VIBRATION & XL DIGITS LED DISPLAY] A XL large digits LED screen displays the reading in bright white light, see readings clearly even in total darkness. Gentle vibration notification instead of annoying beep sound, hassle free from taking a temperature at night.
  • What You Get: 1 FDA Cleared & Medical CE Approved thermometer that meets ASTM E19650-98 performance standards, 2 AAA batteries, 1 Instruction manual & 1 Quick User Guide (English, French and Spanish),our worry-free 12-month warranty and friendly US-based customer service.

iHealth Forehead Thermometer, Infrared Baby Thermometer for Best Accuracy with 3 Ultra Sensitiv…: $19.43 (use code 18CAREPT3 by 1-/20)

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6 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on October 17th

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Whether your iPhone is old or new, nothing spices it up quite like new apps. Want to try a bunch of premium iPhone and iPad apps for free? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We dug through hundreds of discounted apps on Tuesday to find the best of the bunch, and the result is the list of six iOS apps below. These sales could end at any moment though, so download them for free while you still can.

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Today’s top deals: $14 Wi-Fi extender, Fire TV Stick sale, Dalstrong knife blowout, $19 Echo Dot for cars, more

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We’ve got some truly terrific daily deals for you to check out on Thursday, and the star of the show is a new all-time low price on the best-selling Wi-Fi range extender on Amazon’s entire site — just $13.99 after you clip the on-site coupon! Other highlights in today’s roundup include $90 off Sony’s awesome true wireless earbuds while supplies last, $15 off the Fire TV Stick and the Fire TV Stick 4K (lowest prices since Prime Day!), the best deal we’ve ever seen on any Ring Video Doorbell, a $27 no-touch forehead thermometer for only $19.43 with coupon code 18CAREPT3, the best-selling Instant Pot on Amazon for only $64.99, a one-day blowout sale on Dalstrong knives and knife sets, a 60-piece precision screwdriver set for just $10.39 with coupon code WYQXMLKXA, the Echo Dot for cars for just $19.99, a top-selling meat thermometer for $8.49, $15 off AirPods 2, $30 off AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case, a best-selling nail clipper set for only $6.39, a massive set of pretty much every DeWalt tool you might need for just $498.99 instead of $800, and more. See all of today’s best deals below.

TP-Link | N300 WiFi Range Extender | Up to 300Mbps | WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Boost…: $13.99

Sony Wireless Headphones: $109.99

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $24.99

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $34.99

Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Certified Refurbished Ring Chime: $99.00

iHealth Forehead Thermometer, Infrared Baby Thermometer for Best Accuracy with 3 Ultra Sensitiv…: $19.43 (use code 18CAREPT3 by 1-/20)

Instant Pot LUX60V3 V3 6 Qt 6-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Co…: $64.99

Save up to 34% on Dalstrong Knives: $37.76 – $297.96

ORIA Precision Screwdriver Kit, 60 in 1 with 56 Bits Screwdriver Set, Magnetic Driver Kit with…: $10.39 (use code WYQXMLKXA by 10/19)

Roav Viva by Anker, Alexa-Enabled 2-Port USB Car Charger in-Car Navigation, Compatible with And…: $19.99

ThermoPro TP01A Instant Read Meat Thermometer with Long Probe Digital Food Cooking Thermometer…: $8.49

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $144.00

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model): $169.00

FIXBODY Nail Clipper Set – Black Stainless Steel Fingernails & Toenails Clippers & Nail File Sh…: $6.79

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 9-Tool (DCK940D2): $498.99

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Today’s top deals: $14 Wi-Fi extender, Fire TV Stick sale, Dalstrong knife blowout, $19 Echo Dot for cars, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 10:35:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An upcoming Samsung phone has the design breakthrough we’ve been waiting for, but no one knows which one

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Samsung made a significant change in the way it introduces new innovations to mobile devices. Instead of debuting on pricey flagship phones, features like the hole-punch design and multi-lens cameras were launched with the help of mid-range handsets. Those technologies then made their way into the S10 and Note 10 flagships once they were proven. It stands to reason that Samsung will continue to roll out new technology using more affordable devices before bringing it to flagships. Of course, that’s unless we’re talking about foldable phones, which feature two tech innovations that are too expensive cheaper devices — that’s the hinge mechanism and foldable display. With that in mind, new reports claim Samsung is ready to introduce the revolutionary design breakthrough we’ve been waiting for, but on one can seem to agree on which phone will be the first to utilize it.

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Amazon is blowing out Dalstrong knives and knife sets at rock-bottom prices, today only

%name Amazon is blowing out Dalstrong knives and knife sets at rock bottom prices, today only by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

I’ve been using a J.A. Henckels knife set for many years now and if I’m being totally honest, they weren’t worth the money. They’re fine knives, don’t get me wrong, but they were definitely overpriced because any decent knife set works just as well. My knives are old enough now that I can’t really go on resharpening them all the time, so I’ve been looking for a good alternative to replace them with that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Thankfully, Amazon’s big one-day blowout sale just made the decision for me. On Thursday only, you can save big on 23 different top-rated knives and knife sets from Dalstrong, a brand that needs no introduction. Some of the best deals include a $70 Gladiator Series Chef’s Knife for $49.77, a $130 Shogun Series X Gyuto Chef’s Knife for $99.77, an $80 Phantom Series 8-Inch Chef’s Knife for $59.76, and a $400 Gladiator Series 18-Piece Colossal Knife Set for $297.76.

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Save up to 34% on Dalstrong Knives: $37.76 – $297.96

And here are a few of our favorite deals:

DALSTRONG Knife Set Block – Gladiator Series Colossal Knife Set – German HC Steel – 18 Pc – Wal…: $297.76

DALSTRONG Chef’s Knife – Shogun Series X Gyuto – Damascus – Japanese AUS-10V Super Steel – Vacu…: $99.77

DALSTRONG Chef Knife – Gladiator Series – German HC Steel – 8″ (200mm): $49.77

DALSTRONG Phantom Series – Japanese High-Carbon – AUS8 Steel – Sheath (8″ Chef): $59.76

DALSTRONG Santoku Knife – Gladiator Series – German HC Steel – 7″ (180mm): $37.76

DALSTRONG Gladiator Series Fillet & Boning Knife- 6″- German HC Steel – Curved Blade – With She…: $39.98

DALSTRONG – 8″ Chef’s Knife – Shadow Black Series – Black Titanium Nitride Coated – High Carbon…: $49.77

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Google Maps directions are so bad in this Italian town, the app has been ‘banned’

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I had some minor frustrations with Google Maps during a recent stay in Paris, which I wrote about here and which caused me to switch to relying on Apple Maps — at least until I got back home. In one Italian town, meanwhile, those headaches I wrote about are apparently on a whole other level.

The Sardinian village of Baunei has actually had to rescue so many tourists and travelers who’ve gotten lost and stuck over the past year that the town has actually begun actively begging people not to use Google Maps at all. The mayor of the village, Salvatore Corrias, has given a number of interviews to the press in recent days trying to steer people away from using the app. And the town has even started putting up road signs that instruct drivers: “Do not follow the directions of Google Maps.”

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Guarantee yourself peace of mind for less than $60 with these noise-cancelling headphones

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There aren’t many things more annoying on a subway, plane or when you’re trying to get work done than hearing background noise like other people’s conversations or the screeching of metal wheels on metal tracks. Stuck hearing someone drone on about things you don’t care about or sick of hearing the plane’s engine roar over your movie? There’s an easy way to remedy these and it will make your ears and your wallet happy.

Right now, you can get the latest upgrade from TaoTronics, one of our favorite companies for sound technology, for a fraction of the normal cost. The TaoTronics SoundSurge 46 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [2019 Upgraded] can be yours for only $54.99! But you’ll have to act fast to get this low price. That’s because as of today, you can clip a $5 coupon when you buy it and then at checkout, you can punch in the promo code Z6NM6TVV to receive an additional $10 off.

TaoTronics Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [2019 Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones Sound…: $54.99

You’ll be able to listen to two hours of music on just five minutes of charging. Perfect for your commute or relaxing at home, these headphones are customizable and comfortable. Plus, you can make phone calls while wearing them, thanks to the built-in CVC 6.0 noise-cancelling microphone.

Here is more info from the product page:

  • Upgraded active noise cancelling (ANC) technology: improved hybrid active noise cancellation significantly reduces low-frequency sound by up to 96%, Enjoy the music no matter if you’re on a bus, train or plane
  • Rapid charge & go: Enjoy an impressive 2 hours of music with just 5 minutes of charge; completely recharges in just 45 minutes for 30 hours of music playback. Note: the headphones lose power with the ANC on even if the headphones are turned off. Therefore, Please don’t forget to turn off the ANC button when turning off the headphones :
  • Customizable comfort: super soft protein cushions, adjustable headband, 90° rotation axis for comfy all day wear; safe storage & transportation with the carry case
  • Pure audio power & hassle-free clear calls: dual large-aperture 40 mm drivers deliver deep and powerful bass for an all-round impressive HD sound quality; built in CVC 6. 0 noise cancelling microphone for clear hands-free calls
  • Hear & be heard: built in CVC 6. 0 noise cancelling microphone for clear hands-free calls; Bluetooth for excellent wireless sound

TaoTronics Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [2019 Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones Sound…: $54.99

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Guarantee yourself peace of mind for less than $60 with these noise-cancelling headphones originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 09:25:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The best deal we’ve ever seen on any Ring Video Doorbell is still available

%name The best deal we’ve ever seen on any Ring Video Doorbell is still available by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

This is one of those deals that definitely falls into the category of “YOU’RE CRAZY IF YOU DON’T GET IN ON THE ACTION,” so stop whatever you’re doing right now and pay attention. If you don’t already have a video doorbell installed at your home, you absolutely must take advantage of the deal that’s running right now on Amazon. It’s literally the best deal we’ve ever seen on any Ring Video Doorbell. Period. Hurry before stock runs out and you can pick up a Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2 bundled with a Certified Refurbished Ring Chime for just $99 total. They’d cost a total of $230 if you bought them new, so this is truly a killer deal!

Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Certified Refurbished Ring Chime: $99.00

Here’s some additional information from the product page:

  • A Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2 and Certified Refurbished Ring Chime are refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and come with the same limited warranty as a new device.
  • This bundle includes Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2 and Certified Refurbished Ring Chime.
  • Connect your Ring doorbell with Alexa then enable announcements to be alerted when your doorbell is pressed or motion is detected. Talk to visitors through compatible Echo devices by saying “Alexa, talk to the front door”.
  • Lets you check-in on your property at anytime with Live View on-demand video.
  • Ring Video Doorbell 2 includes Lifetime Theft Protection: If your Doorbell gets stolen, we’ll replace it for free.
  • Plug Ring Chime into any standard power outlet, and get instant alerts anywhere in your home.
  • Plug Ring Chime and play: Plug it in, connect it to your Wi-Fi network and link it to your Ring devices. It’s that easy.
  • Ring Chime volume control: Adjust the volume directly from the free Ring app. Connectivity : 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4GHz only
  • Ring Chime do not disturb mode: Disable alerts anytime so you can get some peace and quiet. Power-110-240 VAC

Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Certified Refurbished Ring Chime: $99.00

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We have no idea how this is possible, but Amazon’s best-selling Wi-Fi extender just dropped to $13.99

%name We have no idea how this is possible, but Amazon’s best selling Wi Fi extender just dropped to $13.99 by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Thousands upon thousands of our readers have taken advantage of a crazy sale on Amazon over the past few weeks that slashes the $30 TP-Link WA855RE Wi-Fi Range Extender to just $15, which is an absolutely insane price when you consider the fact that this is the best-selling Wi-Fi extender on Amazon’s entire site. If you happen to have missed out on the sale so far though, it turns out you’re in luck. An even better coupon just popped up on Amazon, so if you hurry you can snag this best-selling model for only $13.99. That’s a new all-time low price, and it definitely won’t last long!

TP-Link | N300 WiFi Range Extender | Up to 300Mbps | WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Boost…: $13.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

  • Extend the range of your Wi Fi with the TL WA855RE, compatible with any Router / Gateway / Access Point
  • Smart indicator lights help provide optimal placement. Should be installed between the Router and the desired area
  • Easy to install experience stable connections for any type of applications such as Retail POS, Internet, Gaming, Mobile Phone, Alexa, Echo and more
  • Two external Antennas for improved range versus standard range extenders
  • Gigabit Ethernet port connects wired devices to your network for high speed connection
  • TP Link is the World’s #1 provider of consumer Wifi for 7 consecutive years According to IDC Q2 2018 Report
  • If you experience any trouble during or after set up, please contact us. TP Link offers a 2 Year warranty and free 24/7 technical support
  • ONLY PRODUCTS SHIPPED AND SOLD BY AMAZON, OR FROM AUTHORIZED SELLERS (request an authorization letter) ARE ELIGIBLE FOR WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

TP-Link | N300 WiFi Range Extender | Up to 300Mbps | WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Boost…: $13.99

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We have no idea how this is possible, but Amazon’s best-selling Wi-Fi extender just dropped to $13.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 08:40:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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