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Netflix in February 2020 will once again include a bunch of new and exclusive TV shows and movies . This includes the long-awaited TV series adaptation of the comic book horror-fantasy series Locke and Key. Also, February brings us the sequel to the hit teen rom-com movie To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and the second season to the sci-fi series Altered Carbon. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights of what’s being added to Netflix in February 2020, plus a list of what’s leaving the service this month. Locke and Key (First season – Feb. 7) It’s been a long time coming for fans of this IDW comic book series, but now the first season of the Locke and Key adaptation is finally coming to Netflix. The original comics were written by novelist Joe Hill (son of Stephen King). The series takes place in a mysterious house that happens to be a historical estate of a single mother and her three children. They move in the house after the death of their father. However, they soon disc

Motorola has just hit a landmark of selling 100 million Moto G phones. It’s celebrating this milestone with some great deals, many of which give you the choice of big savings or a free second phone when you buy one. One of the deals, in particular, is a genuine two-for-one. If you’re interested in the Moto G6 or Moto G6 Play , then purchasing one gets you a second 32GB model for free . Most of the other deals on more expensive phones offer you the choice between a free G6 or G6 play, or cash savings on your device of choice. For example, if you want to pick up the sleek Moto G7 , you have two options: If you want the savings, you can knock $100 off the asking price and pay just $199.99. Alternatively, you can get a free 32GB Moto G6 or G6 Play thrown in. There are many other offers, including a 10% sitewide discount for students and military personnel. We’re not sure how long this Motorola promotion lasts, so check out the deals via any of the widgets below. Remember, instead

The 2020 iteration of Samsung Unpacked is less than two weeks away. On February 11, 2020 , Samsung will unveil a bevy of new products, including the three devices we expect in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series . If you are interested in pre-ordering one of those phones, you can let Samsung know by pre-registering at Samsung.com. Just click here to check out the page. To be clear, this is not a pre-order — think of it more like a pre-order of a pre-order. Signing up at that pre-registration link will simply let Samsung know that you would like a message once pre-orders are available for the Galaxy S20 series. Related: Galaxy S20 series: Everything we know so far Samsung is expected to launch a few other devices on February 11, too. We are anticipating a new foldable phone known as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip as well as a new version of Samsung’s true-wireless headphones, known as the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus . The pre-registration site doesn’t mention any of these products — in fact,

You might have started losing track of your fitness-focused resolutions, but it’s always a good time to work on your health . Sometimes you just need a little bit of encouragement and help with tracking. You can get back on the fitness wagon with a SmartFit Pal watch for just $30 . As well as being a fitness tracker, the SmartFit Pal has many of the features of a smartwatch , so you can do more than just count steps. For instance, you can also control your music and take photos on your smartphone via the watch . It has an OLED screen to follow your exercises and a long-lasting battery that can last up to 120 hours in standby. If you need a little tech boost, it also pairs with an app on your phone to make tracking a breeze. Don’t worry if you leave your phone behind, the watch alerts you when you’re more than 50 feet away . SmartFit Pal watch at a glance: Watch and track your exercises via the OLED screen . Control your music and take photos directly from the watch . Wear

Update, January 30, 2020 (03:50 PM ET): It looks like Google is rolling out a fix now to the Google Home Preview Program issue described in the article below. Google gave  Android Police the following statement: We’ve resolved a server configuration issue that caused a small number of people to have trouble using their Google Home. A fix has been released and devices should recover with no action required from users. Judging from the statement, anyone with a malfunctioning Google Home product should see the update soon and have no issues going forward. For more information on the problem, continue reading. Original article, January 27, 2020 (03:00 PM ET): If you own the original Google Home and you are currently in the Preview Program , you might want to take caution with its most recent update. According to several people on Reddit and on the Google forums , the latest Preview Program update seems to brick some people’s devices. The first signs of the issue appear when th

According to a new report by Counterpoint Research , Apple sold more smartphones in Q4 2019 than any other manufacturer. But Apple’s success couldn’t stop Huawei from passing it to become the second-largest OEM in 2019. Samsung remains top dog overall, but Huawei keeps inching closer every year. Huawei’s overall 2019 performance was solid, despite the ongoing trade band . The company’s market share grew from 14% to 16%, while Apple’s declined from 14% to 13%. Despite its decreased market share, Apple iPhone revenues were up YoY for the first time since September 2018. Counterpoint Huawei’s success is mostly attributed to its performance in its homeland. China accounted for about 60% of the company’s shipments, and Huawei claimed a whopping 40% of its overall market. For the time being, the current political tension between Huawei and the US government hasn’t hindered global sales too much. But in the grand scheme of things, the trade ban is still relatively new, and its effects wi

In late 2018, LG brought in a so-called “turnaround expert” to lead its struggling mobile division . Unfortunately, this strategy doesn’t appear to be working too well, as LG mobile just reported massive losses on its 2019 revenue report . According to the report, LG mobile lost 1.01 trillion Korean won (~$858.34 million) in 2019 based on 5.97 trillion Korean won (~$5.07 billion) in revenue. Ouch. LG is quick to blame a few things for the $858 million loss. It says “sluggish sales of mass-tier smartphones in overseas markets” are partially to blame, while also saying “increased marketing expenses to support flagship devices” exacerbated the situation further. What is the LG mobile division’s plan to stop the bleeding? The only commitment it makes in the report is “the introduction of new mid to premium 5G smartphones and continued cost-efficiency efforts.” What does that mean? To us, it says, “business as usual, but outsourcing more production.” Related:  LG in 2020: Time for a tu