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• iPhone 12 needs iPad Air's new Touch ID while we're all still wearing masks - CNET

  15-09-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  The move makes it easier to unlock a device without removing a mask or typing in a passcode -- and raises questions about whether it will also appear in the upcoming iPhone 12.
  
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• Kim Kardashian West joins Facebook and Instagram boycott

  15-09-2020 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dozens of celebrities announce they will freeze their accounts to protest against hate speech.
  
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• 6 new iOS 14 features you can use tomorrow, and how they'll work - CNET

  15-09-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iOS 14 update will officially be available to download tomorrow. We'll show you how to use these top new tools on your iPhone.
  
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• Apple Pay can now be used at all Manhattan subway stations and buses - CNET

  15-09-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Contactless payments will reach the rest of New York City by the end of the year.
  
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• Install iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 starting tomorrow. Here's how to download to your iPhone or iPad - CNET

  15-09-2020 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's updates bring a new home screen experience, more privacy features and picture-in-picture mode to all of Apple's devices. Here's how you can install them on launch day.
  
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• Billions of devices vulnerable to new 'BLESA' Bluetooth security flaw

  15-09-2020 23:27 via zdnet.com
  New BLESA attack goes after the often ignored Bluetooth reconnection process, unlike previous vulnerabilities, most found in the pairing operation.
  
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• Everything Apple announced today: Apple Watch 6 and SE, Apple One, new iPad Air - CNET

  15-09-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  A new Fitness Plus service goes hand in hand with the new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple One.
  
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• Save $100 on a Legends Ultimate Arcade cabinet packed with 300 games - CNET

  15-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  This full-size cabinet includes Centipede, Space Invaders, Tetris, Tron and about 250 games you've never heard of.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 brings SpO2 tracking and faster processor, but same battery life - CNET

  15-09-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new smartwatch can detect blood oxygen levels throughout the day and night, and charges faster than its predecessors, but still has the same 18-hour battery life as the Series 5.
  
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• Maybe you need a Tesla Cybertruck doorstop in your life - Roadshow

  15-09-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  It's only $22 to own one of these Cybertrucks.
  
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• 10 marketing lessons from a CMO trailblazer

  15-09-2020 23:08 via zdnet.com
  Deepali Naair is the chief marketing officer for IBM India and South Asia. Naair shared her thoughts about the future of marketing and leadership skills and traits that are most important in the Next Normal.
  
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• What we didn't get at Apple's September event: iPhone 12, Apple Silicon Macs, AirTags and more - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  There's still at least one more big Apple event happening this year, so plenty of time for new products.
  
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• Kim Kardashian West and other celebrities urge Facebook to do more to combat hate speech - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Hollywood stars say they will "freeze" their Facebook and Instagram accounts on Wednesday.
  
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• WatchOS 7 just got an official release date. Here's how to update your Apple Watch - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Find out if your Apple Watch is compatible with WatchOS 7, and how to upgrade.
  
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• Some Apple Watches don't come with a USB power adapter anymore - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  The company wants to produce fewer of those little blocks you might have too many of.
  
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• Apple Watch doesn't come with a USB power adapter anymore, but for a good reason - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  The company wants to produce fewer of those little blocks you have so many of.
  
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• Google Fiber hits 2Gbps download speeds - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  The internet provider is asking customers to sign on to test the new $100 service.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 unveiled: 'The future of health is on your wrist' - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant's newest Apple Watch looks a lot like its old Apple Watch, but the company says there's more to it than that.
  
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• Apple One: Price, free trial and everything to know about Apple's new subscription bundle - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the price and features of Apple's services package for music, TV, games and cloud storage.
  
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• Apple Watch Family Setup means kids don't need their own iPhones to use a smartwatch - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Watch's new Family Setup plan lets you set up an Apple Watch for your child, with parental controls for messaging and location tracking. Here's how it works.
  
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• Google Fiber hits 2Gbps speeds - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  The internet provider is asking customers to sign on to test the new $100 service.
  
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• Instagram launches automatic captions for IGTV to promote accessibility - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  The feature is initially rolling out in 16 languages.
  
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• Adobe tops third quarter financial targets

  15-09-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  Adobe said cash flows from operations were a record $1.44 billion in Q3.
  
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• This is my favorite cycling gear for fall 2020 - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the accessories and services keeping me safe and happy in the saddle.
  
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• Apple launches Fitness Plus, the first workout streaming service for the Apple Watch - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Coming after Peloton and other fitness streaming services, Apple launched a new guided workout subscription service for the Apple Watch.
  
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• AirPods Pro alternatives: 4 great options that cost less - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's noise-canceling earbuds are sweet, but there cheaper options if you're not able to swing the $250 price tag.
  
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• Stimulus check: Who counts as a dependent for your tax returns and how much money could you get? - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  If a second round of stimulus payments gets approved, you could be eligible for more money based on your dependents. Here's how to find out.
  
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• Lyft offers half-price rides to the polls on election day - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  The 50% discount includes renting bikes and scooters.
  
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• The new Apple Watch can measure blood oxygen, a vital metric for people with COVID-19 - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 6 comes with a crucial health sensor for the coronavirus era.
  
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• Apple Fitness Plus: Workouts designed for the Apple Watch video - CNET

  15-09-2020 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  Apple introduces a subscription fitness service, Apple Fitness Plus, built to deliver personalized workouts via the Apple Watch.
  
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• Microsoft scores whole-of-government cloud contract with WA government

  15-09-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It will also deliver cybersecurity capabilities as part of an MoU with WA's Office of Digital Government.
  
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• Breaking up is hard to do: Chrome separates from Chrome OS

  15-09-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  It may sound odd, but for old Chromebook users, this may prove a blessing.
  
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• Apple Fitness+ subscription service unveiled alongside Series 6 Watch

  15-09-2020 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech firm also showed off new smartwatches with blood-oxygen sensors and new iPads.
  
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• You can still stream Hamilton on Disney Plus, but there is no free trial. Here's how to watch - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about watching the Broadway movie musical online from your TV, phone or desktop.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE preorder FAQ: Price, release date, discounts - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Two new models are waiting for your wrist. Here's the scoop on how to get them.
  
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• The Nintendo Switch is back in stock at Best Buy - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the latest details on where you can buy the red-hot $300 console online.
  
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• Best remote learning MacBook for 2020: MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  The MacBook line offers three distinct choices: the 13-inch Air, 13-inch Pro and 16-inch Pro. Students who need a remote learning tool are going to naturally gravitate towards one of them.
  
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• Apple One bundle starts at $14.95 a month, launches with 30-day free trial this fall - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Long expected, Apple's subscriptions bundle combines four services for $14.95 per month, a $6 discount -- or six services for $25.95, a savings of more than $25 a month.
  
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• How to unlock the iPhone faster when wearing a face mask if your phone lacks Touch ID - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  It's now easier to wear a face mask and use Face ID than it was, but a new form of Touch ID for the iPad Air 2020 underscores the difficulty. Here's what to know.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 gets a new watch band. Introducing the stretchy Solo Loop - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 6 has new band options that forgo the usual buckle.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 is here, and it can measure your blood oxygen levels - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant's newest Apple Watch looks a lot like its old Apple Watch, but the company says there's more to it than that.
  
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• Venus phosphine find: Unexplained gas hints at potential for alien life - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  An unexpected discovery in the clouds of Venus has scientists buzzing.
  
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• Here’s a recap of everything Apple announced at its September event

  15-09-2020 21:11
  
  Apple Watch 6, new iPads, Apple Fitness+ and an all-encompassing Apple One subscription service – but no iPhones
  
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• iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 arrive Sept. 16. Do this to your iPhone and iPad today - CNET

  15-09-2020 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's latest operating systems for your iPhone and iPad will be available tomorrow. Here's what you should do before downloading and installing it.
  
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• How Microsoft is looking to MetaOS to make Microsoft 365 a 'whole life' experience

  15-09-2020 21:07 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has a strategy to build a WeChat-like experience across its various Microsoft 365 business and consumer services in the form of a 'MetaOS' foundational layer.
  
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• Here's how Microsoft is looking to MetaOS to make Microsoft 365 a 'whole life' experience

  15-09-2020 21:07 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has a strategy to build a WeChat-like experience across its various Microsoft 365 business and consumer services in the form of a 'MetaOS' foundational layer.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6, iPad Air and more: Highlights from Apple's September 2020 event video - CNET

  15-09-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Apple hosted a big product event Tuesday with a slew of product announcements, including a new Apple Watch and iPad. Check out all the reveal moments here.
  
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• US charges two hackers for defacing US websites following Soleimani killing

  15-09-2020 20:56 via zdnet.com
  US authorities have tracked down the two hackers behind a January 2020 mass-defacement campaign.
  
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• Porsche includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto with classic radio system - Roadshow

  15-09-2020 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Porsche's provided the modern solution for classic cars for years now, but Apple CarPlay is on board, and a two-DIN version even supports Android Auto.
  
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• Apple reveals new iPad Air video - CNET

  15-09-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Apple unveiled its newest iPad Air at its September event, available in new colors and with the new A14 chip and updated Touch ID.
  
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