The CW is ending its Netflix deal, but that doesn’t mean Riverdale is disappearing

Many of the CW’s original series have found new audiences through a long-standing streaming agreement with Netflix, but that deal is coming to an end.

Netflix’s agreement with The CW’s parent companies, Warner Bros. and CBS, ensured that CW series like Riverdale, Supernatural, The Flash, and Arrow automatically ended up on Netflix after a season’s initial run on network television. The deal was first signed in 2011 and re-upped in 2016, but the network doesn’t plan to renew it when the contract expires this spring, The Verge can confirm. That means new shows, such as Batwoman, Nancy Drew, and Riverdale spinoff Katy Keene won’t automatically end up on Netflix.

Still, many beloved CW series will remain on Netflix, according to the...

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Instagram ends experiment with standalone Direct messaging app

Facebook is shutting down Direct, a standalone camera-first messaging app used to send Instagram direct messages. “In the coming month, we’ll no longer be supporting the Direct app,” read a message in the app announcing the shutdown. “Your conversations will automatically move over to Instagram, so you don’t need to do anything.” The announcement was first spotted by social media commentator Matt Navarra.

First launched in December 2017, Direct was an apparent attempt by Instagram to take on Snapchat’s core functionality. The app launched directly into its camera, complete with plenty of Snapchat-style filters, but you could also swipe down from the top of the screen to type messages to your Instagram contacts. Direct was the second...

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Tesla pushes battery software update after recent fires

Tesla is pushing out a software update to all Model S and X cars following two recent high-profile battery fires. The automaker said it’s issuing the update “out of an abundance of caution.”

The over-the-air update will change some of the settings in the cars’ battery management software related to charging and thermal controls, though the company didn’t go into further detail. (The software of Tesla’s battery management system is one of the company’s most closely guarded trade secrets.)

The software update comes after some highly publicized fires in Asia. In April, an older Model S seemingly spontaneously combusted while sitting unused in a parking structure in Shanghai. The fire was caught by security cameras, and the footage quickly...

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The best true wireless earbuds for 2019

If you can't stand the tangle of cords, or you're just excited about completely wireless earbuds, you're going to need some help separating the wheat from the chaff. Our list serves up the best true wireless earbuds around.

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Hey, Google! Rivals Sony and Microsoft team up for cloud-based gaming solutions

Sony and Microsoft announced a new partnership focused on direct-to-consumer, cloud-based gaming and A.I. solutions. Sony will be bringing its video game and content-streaming services to Microsoft Azure data centers.

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The best wireless headphones for 2019

With sleek forms, prime audio quality, and the freedom of untethered listening, there has never been a better time to pick up a pair of wireless headphones. These are the best ones currently available.

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs. Google Pixel 3a XL: Spec comparison

OnePlus has released the OnePlus 7 Pro -- a stunner of a phone with a pop-up selfie camera and almost no bezel. But the midrange market has changed while OnePlus has been away, and the Pixel 3a XL is the phone to beat.

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Everything we know about the Sega Genesis Mini

The Sega Genesis Mini console was just announced, and it's set to release later this year. Here is everything we know about the console, including its hardware, as well as a list of included games.

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Is Threadripper dead? If so, AMD has made a huge mistake

Think Threadripper is dead? Think again. AMD's flagship CPU line might not be on this year's roadmap, but it's not dead and could well bring some amazing new enhancements when it returns.

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Nest Hello vs. Ring Video Doorbell Pro: Which is better for you?

Video doorbells provide added peace of mind. You can catch porch pirates in the act, your kids throwing a party, or a prowler roaming around your driveway. We compare two video doorbells: The Nest Hello vs. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro.

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This 50-inch LG 4K TV is a must-have at $300, the lowest price yet for its size

There’s never been a better time to upgrade to a 4K TV, and that’s because Best Buy has slashed $50 off one of LG’s most popular 50-inch models.

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The best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals: Everything you need to know

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is still a few months off, but it's never too early to start preparing. We've been taking a look at the best discounts from previous Prime Days to give you our predictions of what to expect this year.

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Asus Zenfone 6 Hands-on review

Asus is embracing the 2019 trend of not following any trends at all and instead going in its own direction. The Zenfone 6 has a motorized flip-around camera, a 5000mAh battery, and an almost Pixel-like version of Android installed.

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The Asus Zenfone 6 goes its own way with flip-over camera and 5,000mAh battery

Asus announced the Zenfone 6, a new flagship phone for 2019, which goes in a different direction to others. It has a cool motorized flip camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and an almost stock version of Android.

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Forrester’s 2019 CIO predictions redux: Innovation and adaptiveness accelerate

We put ourselves to the test: Did our 2019 predictions for CIOs hit the mark?

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US telcos say they stopped selling user location data, with a few exceptions

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon tell the FCC they've terminated most user data sharing arrangements.

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Microsoft, Sony reveal game-streaming partnership

Microsoft and Sony are exploring how the two could collaborate on cloud-based gaming and content-streaming, as well as on smart sensors for Sony consumer products.

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Tech news roundup: Microsoft Office 365, Facebook scandal, and AI adoption

This week's TechRepublic and ZDNet news stories include a security warning from Microsoft, a rundown of the Facebook privacy scandal, and a look at the highest paying internships for 2019.

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Where IBM and Red Hat go from here

Sometime in the next few months, IBM's acquisition of Red Hat will go through. Here's what will happen to Red Hat afterwards.

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AT&T sees business gains from artificial intelligence and machine learning

Communications company is using the technology to select retail locations, enhance field services, and detect network issues

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Privacy concerns raised about upcoming Client-Hints web standard

Brave devs warn about new alternative user fingerprinting method being rolled out with Chromium-based browsers.

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Could facial recognition cut crime?

The Metropolitan Police trialled the tech to identify people wanted by the police or the courts.

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When misinformation online leads to death threats

Three stories of what happens when false information is spread about you on social media sites.

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The Next Evolution of Online Shopping Is Letting a Bot Buy You Underwear

Online retailers are engaged in a constant, all-consuming quest to make the process of buying stuff ever faster and more efficient and to remove as many barriers between you and the final click-confirmed purchase as possible. Amazon has experimented with IRL ‘dash’ buttons that automatically order you more detergent…

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Robert Pattinson Is Your New Batman...Probably [UPDATED]

From Batfleck...to Patman. Twilight star Robert Pattinson is in talks to play Batman for Matt Reeves in his upcoming film, The Batman.

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FCC Commissioner: 'Repeat After Me: "Robocall" Is Not a Bad Word'

What’s the absolute easiest way to unify America today? Go anti-robocall.

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Dooku: Jedi Lost Makes Me Wish There Were More Prequels to The Phantom Menace

The Phantom Menace is on the precipice of turning 20 years old. The lasting legacy of what it added (for better and worse) to Star Wars’ rich tapestry is still being debated today, but the recent release of another bit of prequel storytelling has had me thinking about something: Why aren’t we getting more stories…

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A Newly Discovered Mutation May Explain Why Some Dogs Can't Breathe Well

As wonderfully cute as dog breeds like the French Bulldog look (for some people at least), it’s long been thought that these dogs’ distinctively compact skulls also make them very vulnerable to severe health and breathing issues. But new research out of Europe suggests that smushy faces are only part of the problem…

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Scientists Create E. Coli With Entirely Synthetic Genome

Scientists created a variant of the E. coli bacteria with an entirely synthetic genome, according to a new paper.

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Google's Working on a Translation AI That Uses Your Own Voice

The worst part about visiting somewhere you don’t speak the local tongue is that sinking feeling as you squint at a phrasebook, open your mouth, and prepare yourself to totally butcher the language. If that’s your nightmare, good news. Google is working on an AI that can actually speak in another language using your…

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ProtonMail Adds New Anti-Phishing Defenses to Email

Last year, Amnesty International spotted a long-running campaign against journalists and human rights activists in the Middle East.

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