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We tested both to see how they compare. Overall Findings Immersive open world that rewards exploration. DLC extends the main story by several hours. More interesting and varied missions. Greater weapon variety with customization options. Steep difficulty curve at first. Both feature top-notch graphics complimented by engaging stories and missions. Every building can be explored and has something worth finding. Weapons are plentiful and easy to find. Confusing, maze-like underground tunnels with invisible walls....

Oh, hello Amazon Photos If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Amazon will be shuttering its Amazon Drive cloud storage service, focusing on Amazon Photos instead. If you useAmazon Driveto store your photos and videos, that wont be the case for much longer. Amazon The company has confirmed that it willno longer supportthe cloud service and will shut it down completely in 2023. But dont worry about the media youve uploadedit will all end up onAmazon Photosinstead....

No matter how great the batteries in even thebest smartphonesget, they still need to be charged eventually. And when they do, you want to be able to charge them as quickly as possible. What’s more, you’re free to bag it with a huge 44% discount, too. That discount comes courtesy of an Amazon deal that slashes the normal $25 asking price tojust $14. Belkin offers a two-year warranty on the charger itself and a connected equipment warranty of up to $2,500....

How Do You Fast Forward on Hulu? Skipping ahead is easy, but it works a little differently depending on where you’re watching Hulu. Below are directions for fast-forwarding Hulu on a TV, in the mobile app, and on the website. Rainer Puster / iStock / Getty Images Plus Fast Forward Hulu On a TV you might use the remote or the TV app. Pressfast-forwardadditional times to increase the fast-forwarding speed....

Personal finance experts often recommend this account for short-term savings needs like your emergency fund. However, banks and credit unions have been dropping annual percentage yields for this account. The highest rate is 5% APY, but only for up to a certain amount of your balance. Most of the best savings accounts are still averaging 4.17% APY. drop your information below to get CNET’s partners' best rate for your area....

Citing a litany of complaints from consumers who’ve suffered significant distress, inconvenience and financial harm, the US Federal Communications Commission launched a rule-making process Thursday aimed atcracking down on SIM card swapping scams. Key among the new proposals: stronger authentication standards, and notification procedures whenever someone tries to redirect a phone number to a new gadget or carrier. SIM swappingoccurs when bad actors attempt to convince a carrier to redirect someone’s phone service to a new rig, granting them a phone with the victim’s credentials....

“That is why the Federal Communications Commission is pursuing a ‘100 percent’ broadband policy. An expensive problem The digital divide is a problem thatpolicymakers have been trying to solve for decades. Building networks in rural America is incredibly expensive, and in some places it’s nearly impossible. The terrain can be a problem, with mountain ranges or inclement weather making deployment difficult and more costly. But the bigger barrier in rural and tribal regions is more often due to low population density....

Most people and even internet providers feel it was a bad idea, stifling an open internet. Now the FCC is grudgingly allowing public comment on the topic due to a court order. In 2017, theFCCrepealed that notion in the ironically-named “Restoring Internet Freedom” initiative. Getty Images / Alex Wong The FCC got it wrong when it repealed net neutrality. The decision put the agency on the wrong side of history, the American public, and the law....

AT&T, Verizon, Intrado and CenturyLink (now Lumen Technologies) haveagreed to settleover the Federal Communications Commission’s investigations into the connection outages that led to failed 911 calls in 2020. The four companies will implement compliance plans that adhere to the FCC’s 911 rules, as well as pay a total of $6 million in settlement payments, according to a Friday announcement from the FCC. “The most important phone call you ever make may be a call to 911,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in the commission’s release addressing the settlement....

The FCC statesit has gotten numerous complaints from people who have suffered distress and financial harm from these scams. The FCC lists various methodspeople can use to protect themselves. Westend61/Getty Images Westend61/Getty Images

The pandemic “made crystal clear that broadband is no longer just nice to have. It’s need to have. For everyone, everywhere,” Rosenworcelsaid during a press conference. “It is essential infrastructure for modern life. No one without it has a fair shot at 21st century success.” What is net neutrality? It also means broadband providers can’t favor their own content over competitors' services. What happened to the previous net neutrality rules? The Obama-era regulation treated broadband like a public utility and gave the FCC oversight....

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing new guidelines to reduce the amount of lead inbaby food, the agencyannounced on Tuesday. The draft guidance is part of the organization’s wider efforts to lower exposure to contaminants like arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead in foods that babies and young children consume. The FDA recognizes that lead cannot be totally eliminated from soil or the environment, but its intention is to set regulations for foods packaged in jars, pouches, boxes and tubs....

It’s clear that while inflation is improving, the Fed’s job isn’t done. “It has been more than a decade since we have seen rates this high.” Since early 2022, the Federal Reserve has been working to temper rising prices and tame runaway inflation. From groceries to gas,everyday essentialshave gone up in cost. In response, the Fed has aggressively raised interest rates to make a run at bring down prices. However, this has also led to increased interest rates forsavings,certificates of depositandmoney market accounts....