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• 8 things you need to stay healthy at college - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:59
  Everything is easier at college when you get enough sleep and exercise.
  
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• The Luke Skywalker arm let an amputee wear his wedding ring again after 17 years - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:55
  After 15 years of development, a robotic prosthetic lets users feel human touch in a new way.
  
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• WhatsApp Pay is coming this year, report says - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:48
  But only in India for now.
  
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• Google Pixel sales doubled thanks to budget Pixel 3A - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:38
  The introduction of the budget Pixel 3A helped drive the performance.
  
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• This century-old cast iron cookware brand is 50% off right now - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:37
  A five-piece Lodge cast iron cookware set for under $70? We're running.
  
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• Star Wars arcade machine now available for preorder - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:34
  The $499.99 machine is available through GameStop.
  
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• YouTube video takedowns of harmful content haven't hurt revenue - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:32
  Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat says the company's doing just fine.
  
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• T-Mobile continues subscriber growth as Sprint merger awaits approval - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:26
  As the Sprint merger continues to wait for regulatory approval, T-Mobile isn't standing still.
  
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• This is how the fixed Samsung Galaxy Fold will look - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:25
  And answers to other burning questions.
  
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• Apple's new MacBook Pro keyboard could launch this year - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:25
  The scissor keyboard could replace the butterfly design in the Pro as well as the Air in 2019.
  
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• Apple to acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion

  25-07-2019 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple and Intel have signed an agreement for Apple to acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases. The transaction, valued at $1 billion, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, including works council and other relevant consultations in certain jurisdictions.
  Combining the acquired patents for
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 25, 2019 – More MacBook keyboard news, iPhone 11 demand

  25-07-2019 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Sony's mini air conditioner can fit in your pocket - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:03
  Wearers can adjust temperature via a smartphone app.
  
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• Apple May Be Changing Apple Music Trial From Three Months to One Month

  25-07-2019 23:03 via macrumors.com
  Apple may be planning to start offering a one month free trial of Apple Music instead of three months, according to a new banner on Apple's webite.On Apple's page for accessories, there's a banner that offers up a one month free trial of Apple Music rather than a three month free trial.
  This could potentially be a mistake or a new change that Apple is rolling out. Clicking on the banner still brings up a prompt for a three month free trial in iTunes, and there are no mentions of a one month tria
  
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• 24 ways to make your home more secure in 2 days - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:03
  Here's how to set up your own DIY secure smart home with tech you can find on Amazon and elsewhere.
  
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• Microsoft cuts the cord on Cortana for Xbox One - CNET

  25-07-2019 23:00
  It isn't goodbye forever. You'll just have to use a Cortana app.
  
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• Motorize existing window shades w/ the wireless, solar-powered Axis Gear $179 (28%+ off)

  25-07-2019 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  AXIS is extending its Prime Day deal for Gear, the company’s simple, solar-powered solution for automating your existing window shades with an exclusive 28%+ off until July 29th. 
  9to5 readers can get AXIS Gear for just $179 (Reg. $250) for a limited time
  Head below for a look at how the Axis Gear works as a wireless, retro-fit for your shades, blinds and other window coverings:more…
  The post Motorize existing window shades w/ the wireless, solar-powered Axis Gear $179 (28%+ o
  
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• Google parent Alphabet posts strong results, as antitrust concerns loom - CNET

  25-07-2019 22:48
  What scandals?
  
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• Apple nabs Intel's modem business in $1 billion bet on 5G - CNET

  25-07-2019 22:40
  The purchase gives Apple key technology and 2,200 engineers to build its own wireless chips.
  
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• 2020 Cadillac XT5 debuts with new tech, more standard equipment - Roadshow

  25-07-2019 22:36
  Cadillac's best selling SUV gets an updated looks and loads more tech.
  
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• 2019 iPhone Photography Awards announced, grand prize winning image shot on iPhone X

  25-07-2019 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2019 iPhone Photgraphy Awards (IPPAwards) have been announced today. The winning photographs cover a range of categories and were shot on everything from iPhone SE to iPhone XS. Follow along for a look at the stunning images that won awards this year.more…
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• Get a look at the refreshed 2020 Cadillac XT5 - Roadshow

  25-07-2019 22:35
  A bit of sheet metal sharpening brings the XT5's look more in line with its sibling, the new XT6.
  
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• Amazon's Prime Day is about to deliver for investors too - CNET

  25-07-2019 22:33
  Though the company's second-quarter profit was lower than expected, Amazon says Prime Day will help sales grow more this summer.
  
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• Apple confirms that it will acquire most of Intel's smartphone modem business

  25-07-2019 22:28 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has announced that it plans to buy the “majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business,” following recent rumors to that effect.The deal will cost Apple about one billion dollars, and should close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject to regulatory approval. For the price, Apple will acquire approximately 2,200 Intel employees along with intellectual property, equipment, and leases.The deal will greatly boost Apple’s patent portfolio, taking the company t
  
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• 3 reasons why Apple spent a billion bucks on Intel's smartphone modem business

  25-07-2019 22:28 via macworld.com
  
  Update 7/25: This article has been updated with news of the sale.The race to 5G just added a new lane. Following a report in the Wall Street Journal earlier this week, Apple has announced that it will be acquiring the majority of Intel's smartphone modem chip business, which went belly-up earlier this year. The transaction is valued at $1 billion and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, Apple said in a press release.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Is this Linux desktop more beautiful than Microsoft’s Windows 10 or even Apple’s Mac?

  25-07-2019 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Deepin (Fashion Mode) with Control Center (Screenshot: Jason Evangelho)
  Jason Evangelho for Forbes:As a fairly new desktop Linux user I’ve been a distro-hopping fanatic, exploring the functionality and key differences between the array of excellent options out there. While a “forever distro” is the ultimate goal, the journey has been exciting and educational. Recently my Linux adventures led me to Deepin, an OS that captured my attention and boasts a few key ingredients I fell
  
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• With Galaxy Fold back on track, Galaxy Home needs its own comeback - CNET

  25-07-2019 22:02
  Samsung’s foldable phone isn’t the only new device that's been delayed.
  
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• Apple confirms $1 billion acquisition of Intel’s smartphone modem business

  25-07-2019 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today has confirmed that it will acquire Intel’s smartphone modem business in a transaction valued at $1 billion. The deal is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2019 and is subject to regulatory approval.more…
  The post Apple confirms $1 billion acquisition of Intel’s smartphone modem business appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Apple Acquiring the Majority of Intel's Smartphone Modem Business

  25-07-2019 22:02 via macrumors.com
  As rumored, Apple today announced that it has signed an agreement with Intel that will see Apple purchasing the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business.Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will be joining Apple, and Apple will also take over Intel's related intellectual property, equipment, and leases, in a transaction that's valued at $1 billion. At $1 billion, this is Apple's second largest known acquisition after Beats.Combined with Apple's existing wireless technology patents, the Intel
  
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• Oliver Schusser, Apple Music’s new leader spurs global growth

  25-07-2019 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  In April 2018, Apple announced the promotion of Oliver Schusser to lead Apple Music Worldwide. His new title became vice president of Apple Music & International Content.
  Micah Singleton for Billboard:“You hear Tim [Cook] talk a lot about humanity — how we’re at the crossroads between the liberal arts and technology,” says Oliver Schusser. “It’s got to be both.”A veteran of German media giant Bertelsmann — first BMG and then Napster, when the c
  
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• Zombieland 2 trailer shows the crew heading to the White House - CNET

  25-07-2019 21:51
  There's also another Tallahassee and Columbus out in the world in Zombieland: Double Tap.
  
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• eBay will launch its own delivery service in 2020 - CNET

  25-07-2019 21:45
  The OG online retail giant will have Amazon-esque fulfillment centers.
  
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• What to expect from Apple’s Q3 results and Q4 guidance

  25-07-2019 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Philip Elmer-DeWitt for Apple 3.0:The June quarter’s results are largely baked in. Next Tuesday, the Street’s eyes will be on the Apple’s guidance for September.
  Apple Q419 guidance expectations as per Thomson Reuters:
  • Total revenue: $60.97 (-3.07% YOY)• EPS: $2.67 (-9.49% YOY)
  Expectations are pretty low, which leaves room for surprise.MacDailyNews Take:On April 30, Apple provided the following guidance for its fiscal 2019 third quarter:
  • Revenue be
  
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• Popular console/PC RPG ‘Hyper Light Drifter’ comes to iPhone and iPad

  25-07-2019 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyper Light Drifter is a beautiful pixel art game that has received critical acclaim since its release on Windows, Mac, and consoles in 2016. Now, the award-winning game is coming to iOS, with support for both the iPhone and iPad.more…
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• 5G pipe dream: Millions of Americans lack broadband still - CNET

  25-07-2019 21:07
  The digital divide persists in rural US markets.
  
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• Macworld's August Digital Magazine: 10 essential iPad features you need to start using now

  25-07-2019 21:03 via macworld.com
  
  Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld digital magazine. In the August issue
  Have a new iPad? In the August issue we have 10 essential iPad features you need to start using, now! If you're an Apple Watch owner who hasn't realized the full potential of your watch, check out our 12 little-known Apple Watch features you sho
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple to kill the butterfly, adopt keyboard with scissor mechanism for 16-inch MacBook Pro

  25-07-2019 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s first 8-core MacBook Pro, the fastest Mac notebook ever, with fourth generation butterfly keyboard
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Apple is planning to use a scissor mechanism rather than a butterfly mechanism for its upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today in a note to investors that was obtained by MacRumors.
  We have revised our prediction that the keyboard of the 16-inch MacBook Pro that will launch in 4Q19 will feature the scissor mechanism instead of the
  
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• Chevy's 2020 Silverado 1500 diesel is the most efficient pickup in the US - Roadshow

  25-07-2019 20:58
  With an EPA-rated 33 mpg on the highway, the new Silverado diesel beats out even some passenger cars when it comes to gingerly sipping fuel.
  
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• 5G pipe dream: Millions of Americans are still without broadband - CNET

  25-07-2019 20:46
  The digital divide persists in rural US markets.
  
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• Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard sues Google for 'silencing' her campaign - CNET

  25-07-2019 20:38
  The Democrat says Google suspended her campaign’s advertising account as she was poised to gain momentum.
  
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• Zombieland: Double Tap trailer shows the crew heading to the White House - CNET

  25-07-2019 20:37
  There's also another Tallahassee and Columbus out in the world.
  
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• NBCUniversal looks to challenge Apple TV+ and Netflix next April

  25-07-2019 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cynthia Littleton for Variety:Comcast units are double down on the content and streaming wars as NBCUniversal plans to launch its advertising-supported streaming platform in April and Sky is vowing to double the volume of original content it delivers with an emphasis on European material.
  NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke and Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch talked up the company’s content options during Comcast’s second quarter earnings call with Wall Street analysts.
  Burke said NBCU has more than
  
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• Testing 5G: What 5G Speeds Will Be Like When the 2020 iPhones Launch

  25-07-2019 20:31 via macrumors.com
  Apple isn't planning to launch a 5G iPhone until 2020, but carriers in the United States and other smartphone manufacturers like Samsung are already testing 5G, which offers download speeds that are much faster than 4G.Verizon invited MacRumors to Chicago to test its 5G network, giving us an idea of what 5G speeds will be like when we can use 5G networks on our iPhones in 2020.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Because there aren't iPhones compatible with 5G networks, we
  
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• Spider-Man: Far From Home tops $1 billion at box office, sets franchise record - CNET

  25-07-2019 20:30
  Spidey wraps up a big box office total.
  
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• Apple Music VP has ‘stoked a renewed energy’ and reunited service’s team, says profile

  25-07-2019 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new profile of Apple Music’s VP, Oliver Schusser from Billboard takes a detailed look at how his leadership has affected the team as well as the service’s growth and results over the last year. Colleagues describe him as “a partner, a great listener and a champion of innovation” and he’s optimistic about the future of Apple Music.more…
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• This $10 accessory kit has literally everything you need for your AirPods - CNET

  25-07-2019 20:27
  The bundle includes not only a colorful protective case, but also dangle straps, watch holsters and more.
  
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• T-Mobile reportedly drops the Galaxy Fold, despite repairs - CNET

  25-07-2019 20:12
  The Galaxy Fold may be making a comeback, but it won't have the same carrier love as before.
  
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• Updating to macOS Mojave 10.14.6 is probably safe, but wait for Sierra and High Sierra security updates

  25-07-2019 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Howard Oakley for Eclectic Light Company:The latest news on this week’s macOS updates is that the Mojave update to 10.14.6 does appear ‘safe’, but the two security updates 2019-004 to Sierra and High Sierra remain unavailable, and shouldn’t be attempted until Apple replaces them.
  The problems appear to be in the BridgeOS update, which is specific to Macs with T1 or T2 chips. The version of BridgeOS or iBridge, 16.16.6568.0.0, which ships with these updates appears to work
  
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• Firewall robocall blocker: The app equivalent of Kryptonite against iPhone robocalls

  25-07-2019 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  J.R. Bookwalter for Macworld:According to The New York Times, upwards of 48 billion Americans were hounded by robocalls in 2018, an increase of 56.8 percent over the previous year. That averages out to roughly 150 scam, telemarketing, and unwanted calls annually for every adult with a phone—a number expected to balloon higher in the future.
  That’s precisely why a cottage industry flourishes on the App Store, supplying tools to combat this menace. Unfortunately, most call blocker solu
  
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• Sony RX100 VII focuses on video and speed improvements - CNET

  25-07-2019 19:32
  Sony's updated $1,200 flagship compact wants a cut of your vlogging budget.
  
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