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The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris kick off this week, and for those who have cut the cord, there are plenty of ways to catch all the action without a traditional cable or satellite TV subscription.Also: The best live TV streaming servicesWhen do the Olympics start? And where can I watch?The Olympics will officially open on July 26, 2024, at noon Eastern time with a ceremony on the River Seine. However, some events, such as handball, rugby, and soccer, will begin on July 24-25. NBC and Peacock will present live coverage of the opening ceremony on Friday, July 26. Telemundo will provide Spanish-language coverage at 1 p.m. ET. Primetime coverage will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock. The Games will feature 16 days of competition, ending on August 11, with around 10,500 athletes from over 200 nations competing. NBCUniversal More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETAre you getting a lot of spam text messages? Being interrupted by a notification on your iPhone, only to find it’s yet another junk message, is tiring. Like phishing emails, these messages are often the starting point for scammers targeting potential victims. These scammers can pose as marketers selling a product or as ordinary people trying to connect with a friend but pretending to have the wrong number.The good news is that you can stop these text messages using a feature already in iOS — it’s just a little hidden. Here’s how you can do it.Also: How to find out if an AirTag is tracking youHow to stop spam text messages on iPhoneWhat you’ll need: To follow this tutorial, you’ll need the latest version of iOS available for your device. More

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Kobus Louw/Getty Images Talented IT professionals are in high demand and are well-rewarded for their expertise. With businesses keen to exploit emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the demand for talented tech staff will continue to increase. But if you want to snare one of the best jobs, how can you stand out […] More

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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe latest Nebula Capsule 3 Pocket Projector is ideal for people who want to take the cinema experience on the go while reaping the software benefits of Google TV. Despite its small form factor, the Capsule 3 delivers top-quality visuals and sound.On battery power, the projector will run for about 2.5 hours, which may be too short for some users.I’ve always preferred watching my favorite movies and shows on a big screen; the immersion and engulfing experience is bar none. However, this experience is typically limited to the movie theater due to space constraints in places like my home. The latest Nebula Capsule 3 More