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• Disney's Little Mermaid live-action movie casts Halle Bailey as Ariel - CNET

  03-07-2019 23:44
  The casting of Ariel follows rumors that Melissa McCarthy will play Ursula, Jacob Tremblay will voice Flounder and Awkwafina will voice Scuttle.
  
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• Google and Facebook under investigation again for advertising market power - CNET

  03-07-2019 23:31
  This time it's the UK leading the probe.
  
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• Damaged 15-Inch 2015 MacBook Pro Demonstrates Why Apple Initiated Battery Recall Program

  03-07-2019 23:06 via macrumors.com
  Apple in June launched a voluntary recall and replacement program for 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Retina display sold between September 2015 and February 2017, citing defective batteries that could overheat and pose a fire safety risk.Right after the replacement program was announced, designer Steven Gagne shared some images of a MacBook Pro that caught fire, and those images were today surfaced by PetaPixel, giving us a look at why 2015 MacBook Pro owners should take this recall seriously.
  
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• UK investigates Google, Facebook for potential ‘abuse of power’

  03-07-2019 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mark Sweney for The Guardian
  The UK competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way Google and Facebook collect and exploit personal data and have used their power to dominate the £13bn UK digital advertising market.
  The Competition and Markets Authority’s wide-ranging investigation into online advertising will focus on the sector’s two biggest players, Google and Facebook, and look at whether “consumers are able and willing to con
  
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• Amazon reportedly hiring 2K workers for Alexa, drone projects - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:55
  The e-commerce giant is said to be hiring engineers, data scientists and other workers in the UK.
  
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• Google and Facebook are being investigated again for their advertising market power - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:45
  This time by the UK.
  
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• See the 2019 solar eclipse from Earth, orbit and even the moon - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:42
  A total solar eclipse swept across the Pacific Ocean, Chile and Argentina in stunning fashion.
  
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• Lotus Evija electric hypercar set for a Goodwood sneak peek - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 22:41
  It's no longer called the Type 130, and the full debut is set for later in July.
  
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• The T-Mobile-Sprint deal may close soon: Here's what you need to know - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:33
  The $26 billion deal isn't done yet. But an end might be in sight.
  
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• Hands-on: iOS 13 beta 3 changes and features [Video]

  03-07-2019 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Yesterday Apple released its latest developer beta updates for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. As expected, developer beta 3 brings about a substantial amount of new changes and features. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough as we step through what’s new in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 beta 3. more…
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• Testing the New FaceTime Attention Correction Feature in iOS 13

  03-07-2019 22:13 via macrumors.com
  The most recent beta of iOS 13 was released yesterday, and it brought an interesting new "FaceTime Attention Correction" feature that changes the way that FaceTime works.FaceTime Attention Correction, when enabled, adjusts the set of your eyes so that it looks like you're making eye contact with the person you're FaceTiming even when you're looking at the iPhone's screen rather than the camera itself. It's a little difficult to explain, so we've made a hands-on video to demo how it works.Subscri
  
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• Comic-Con: Adam Savage, Jim Lee and more SDCC stars on how to have your best con - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:13
  Get over your FOMO. Plan, but be ready to pivot. Take frequent naps. Here are insider tips from the pros.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 03, 2019 – iOS 13 beta 3, mysterious new MacBook Pro

  03-07-2019 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Vodafone launches 5G across seven cities - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:57
  It's live in the UK cities of London, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham.
  
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• Comic-Con 2019: Adam Savage, Jim Lee, Brian Michael Bendis share insider secrets - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:43
  Get over your FOMO. Plan, but be ready to pivot. Here are SDCC stars' tips for having your best con yet.
  
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• Comic-Con 2019: Pack this gear to survive the madness like a superhero - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:42
  San Diego Comic-Con is amazing, and overwhelming. Here's a list of stuff that can ease your stress.
  
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• Scientists are working on artificial gravity that won't make you barf - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:37
  You spin me right round, baby, right round.
  
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• Facebook: Libra cryptocurrency project isn't only about the social network - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:31
  Facebook has been under pressure to pause its cryptocurrency project.
  
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• VW California 6.1 teaser previews an even techier way to live the van life - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 20:57
  As if we needed any more reason to lust after this piece of verboten fruit.
  
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• Anker launches 60W PowerPort Atom MacBook charger as a Prime Day-exclusive

  03-07-2019 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anker is taking advantage of Prime Day 2019 by launching its new 60W PowerPort Atom III Wall Charger as part of Amazon’s exclusive offerings in July. The latest from Anker delivers an affordable alternative to Apple’s official wall chargers, while still packing a 60W output via USB-C. Today’s news is a follow-up to the previous generation model announced earlier this year, which both packed an additional USB port and a higher price tag. Hit the jump for more.more…
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• Apple’s App Store still makes more cash than Google Play

  03-07-2019 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sarah Perez for TechCrunch
  Apple’s App Store continues to massively outpace Google Play on consumer spending, the report also found.
  In the first half of 2019, global consumers spent $25.5 billion on the iOS App Store, up 13.2% year-over-year from the $22.6 billion spent in the first half of 2018. Last year, the growth in consumer spending was 26.8%, for comparison’s sake.
  Still, Apple’s estimated $25.5 billion in the first half of 2019 is 80% higher than Google Play&rsquo
  
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• Best Steam summer sale 2019 deals: Fallout 4, The Witcher 3 and more deep discounts - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:53
  These are some of the best deals on the best games during the current Steam summer sale. We'll keep this updated with new picks daily.
  
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• 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport starts at $22,495 - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 19:51
  It's been revised for 2020, but it still remains a solid value.
  
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• 'Turbocharged' AI flu vaccine to be tested in US soon, report says - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:49
  The drug won't replace the old vaccine but will work with it.
  
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• The best July 4 sales: AncestryDNA, Instant Pot, Google Home Mini, TVs, appliances and more - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:30
  Check out the latest batch of great deals on smart home products, mattresses, tech gear and more.
  
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• Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp are down for some users, so let's just call it a day - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:26
  Users are taking to Twitter to air their grievances.
  
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• HP, Microsoft, Google, others plan China production reduction

  03-07-2019 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cheng Ting-Fang, Lauly Li, Coco Liu, Shunsuke Tabet for Nikkei:
  The decision by some of the world’s biggest computer and game console brands to shift production — mainly of products destined for the U.S. — follows manufacturing reviews by other tech companies.
  Apple is exploring the cost implications of moving up to 30% of its smartphone production, Nikkei reported last month. Elsewhere manufacturers of servers, networking products, and some key electronics components are shift
  
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• Wrinkles, sun damage & acne scars: This machine revealed all of the flaws on my face - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:12
  A Visia scan revealed every flaw on my face, including the hidden sun damage lurking beneath the surface.
  
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• Fortnite season 9, week 8 challenges and how to score tricks with a Driftboard - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:01
  Tick tock. Time is running out for this season.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 043: “Accidental spelunking”

  03-07-2019 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  John builds a hot reloading tool for writing HTML in Swift, Rambo accidentally discovers details on how SwiftUI’s previews work, and Jony Ive goes indie. Also, tips on professional communication, different approaches when it comes to adding analytics to an app, and much more.
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• Instagram confirms ongoing outage affecting uploads, says it’s working on a fix

  03-07-2019 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: Instagram says the outage has been resolved. “We’re back! The issue has been resolved and we should be back at 100% for everyone. We’re sorry for any inconvenience,” it says.
  Instagram has confirmed this morning that some users are currently unable to send or upload photos and videos.more…
  The post Instagram confirms ongoing outage affecting uploads, says it’s working on a fix appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Engineer who smuggled military chips into China faces 219 years in prison - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:25
  Yi-Chi Shih and a co-conspirator defrauded a US company of "sensitive semiconductor chips with military applications," according to the Justice Department.
  
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• Best Buy July 4th sale has various Apple deals, plus save on iPad Pro and the official Apple Watch dock

  03-07-2019 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Best Buy July 4th sale highlights today’s best deals, along with notable discounts on the current generation iPad Pro and Apple’s official Apple Watch dock. Head below for more in this episode of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• HomePod owners triggered by Apple’s new AirPod ad

  03-07-2019 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac
  HomePod owners are taking to Twitter to complain that the Hey Siri feature is being activated by Apple’s new AirPods commercial.
  When the guy in the Bounce ad says Hey Siri at the beginning and asks it to play him something new, HomePods are being triggered…
  Owners are not impressed..PSA/Rant: Apple’s new AirPods commercial (“Bounce”) has the phrase “Hey Siri” in the commercial, which gets my HomePod to play the song. Every. Time
  
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• Moment Pro Camera App Gains Slow Shutter for Long Exposure Shots

  03-07-2019 18:00 via macrumors.com
  Popular photography app Pro Camera from Moment is getting a major new feature today that's going to make it easier to capture long exposure shots.The new Slow Shutter shooting mode provides manual long exposure controls for blurring parts of images, such as rushing water or cars driving by on a road. It can also be used to create an image without people, if, for example, you're taking a photo in an area that's often crowded but where people pass by frequently.
  There's a simple interface that's d
  
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