Huawei FreeClip: The earring-like earbuds that clip onto your ears

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Huawei has a reputation for unconventional product designs. And its latest creation, the Huawei FreeClip, might be its most eccentric yet. The FreeClip earbuds look like earrings or piercings, thanks to a C-bridge design that clips onto the back of your ears. This is a departure from the usual hooks that go over the ear (think the PowerBeats Pro). Huawei claims this design is based on “10,000+ global human ear data” (sic) and allows you to wear these buds in either ear. 

They also have an IP54 rating, so they can resist sweat and be taken on workouts outdoors. The open-ear structure is meant to make it easier to stay alert towards your surroundings.

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Naughty Dog cancels 'The Last of Us Online,' citing live-service challenges

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Naughty Dog has announced the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, a multiplayer spin-off of its acclaimed series. The studio said it could not sustain the live-service demands of the game while also creating its signature single-player games.

The studio revealed the news in a December 14 update, saying it was a “very hard decision” to stop development on the project. The game was supposed to be the studio’s “biggest online experience” ever, as big as any of its single-player games.

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Season 6 of Hollywood Suite's "A Year in Film" begins production

Hollywood Suite is proud to announce that the sixth season of their original documentary series A Year in Film has begun production. Premiering next spring, the next collection will look at some of the big screen highlights of 1968, 1972, 1981, 1996 and 2008.

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Apple’s new security update adds biometric verification and security delay for your iPhone

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Apple’s new iPhone security update adds extra protection for your personal data. The Stolen Device Protection feature prevents thieves from accessing your information or changing your settings, even if they have your passcode. You will need to use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock your phone, view sensitive data, or make important changes.

Some actions—such as changing your Apple ID password or turning off Find My iPhone—will also require a one-hour security delay and a second biometric verification. This feature only works when you are away from familiar locations, such as your home or work, which your phone learns automatically. It is currently in beta testing, but it will be available for all iPhone users in a future software update.

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