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• Apple Music launches ‘Shazam Discovery Top 50’ chart

  20-08-2019 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Music today launched the “Shazam Discovery Top 50.” The chart, which chronicles breaking artists, will be updated every Tuesday and is exclusively available to stream on Apple Music.
  Variety:[The new chart] uses “Shazam’s proprietary algorithms [to offer] a unique predictive view on rising artists and reacting tracks to Apple Music subscribers.” With 20 million Shazams each day and over 1 billion downloads of its app, that’s a fairly significant test aud
  
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• SimpliSafe has a smart lock coming - CNET

  20-08-2019 23:26
  Pictures leaked of what will be part of the DIY home security system.
  
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• Humm forehead wearable may help you find your keys (but not your dignity) - CNET

  20-08-2019 23:05
  The brain-buzzing forehead strip speeds up learning and improves memory, says its creator.
  
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• Apple’s Home app takes a step back in iOS 13

  20-08-2019 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is upgrading HomeKit this fall with new features like Secure Video and expanded automation, but it’s not all good news for Apple’s smart home framework. The Home app where users manage the smart home experience makes one design choice that is likely meant to make it more approachable. In practice, the change degrades the experience for a whole category of HomeKit products.more…
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• Apple’s ‘The Morning Show’ costs more per episode than ‘Game of Thrones’

  20-08-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” stars Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon, Emmy winner Jennifer Aniston and Golden Globe winner Steve Carell in a high-stakes drama that promises to pull back the curtain on the morning news.
  Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz for Quartz:At $15 million per installment, the final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones was the most expensive TV season in history on a per-episode basis. That was until Apple started making its own TV shows.
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• Best back-to-school backpacks and bags for 2019 - CNET

  20-08-2019 23:01
  From simple and streamlined to ones that'll get you through your school day and then a weekend trip, there's a bag here to meet your back-to-school needs.
  
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• Yakuza 3 lands on PS4 as part of Yakuza Remastered Collection - CNET

  20-08-2019 22:50
  Kazuma Kiryu's adventures are getting an update.
  
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• Ford intends to tease Mustang-inspired electric SUV this November - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 22:50
  A teaser... for a teaser.
  
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• Bird or bunny? Internet optical illusion sends viewers down a rabbit hole - CNET

  20-08-2019 22:43
  Hop to it, and figure out if this confounding viral video is a rabbit or a raven.
  
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• Mastercard: Apple Card delivers unique ‘enhanced security’ users will never see

  20-08-2019 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Card completely rethinks everything about the credit card.
  It represents all the things Apple stands for. Like simplicity, transparency, security, and privacy. You can buy things effortlessly, with just your iPhone. Or, if Apple Pay is not yet supported by the merchant, use the Apple‑designed titanium card anywhere in the world.
  The president of Mastercard’s North American operations says Apple’s new no-number, “digital first” credit card is bringing enhanced
  
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• Hyundai i30 N Project C will spice up the hot hatch by shedding weight - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 22:17
  Take one standard i30 N and give it back to the N division for another once-over: That's shaping up to be the Project C.
  
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• Hyundai i30 N Project C gets racier - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 22:16
  These photos depict a spicier version of the hot hatchback.
  
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• Apple Card is a credit card experience unlike any other; makes the Apple ecosystem even sticker

  20-08-2019 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Card completely rethinks everything about the credit card.
  It represents all the things Apple stands for. Like simplicity, transparency, security, and privacy. You can buy things effortlessly, with just your iPhone. Or, if Apple Pay is not yet supported by the merchant, use the Apple‑designed titanium card anywhere in the world.
  Built on simplicity, transparency and privacy, Apple Card has no fees, encourages customers to pay less interest, offers an easy-to-understand view of spendi
  
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• NASA is going to Jupiter's funky moon Europa - CNET

  20-08-2019 21:56
  The Europa Clipper gets the official green light from NASA.
  
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• Aston Martin DBX teaser affirms the SUV's ties to the DB lineage - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 21:54
  The brand's first utility vehicle is still a purebred, and it's coming in December.
  
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• California DMV will probe Care by Volvo subscription service for possible violations - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 21:36
  Dealers have four claims against the automaker's fledgling service.
  
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• Investor buys back into AAPL because Tim Cook has Trump’s ear, Apple’s more aggressive approach, more

  20-08-2019 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Managing partner at Short Hills Capital, Steve Weiss, shared in an interview on CNBC that despite being a critic of Apple and Tim Cook in the past, he’s repurchased AAPL and that it’s “one of the bigger positions” for the investment firm. Two of the reasons Weiss is bullish on Apple is he likes that Tim Cook has the ear of President Trump and the company’s more aggressive approach.more…
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• Meet Tesla's self-driving car computer and its two AI brains - CNET

  20-08-2019 21:34
  Tesla's in-house chip is 21 times faster than the older Nvidia model Tesla used. And each car's computer has two for safety.
  
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• How to opt out of forced arbitration on the Apple Card

  20-08-2019 21:34 via macworld.com
  
  Should you apply for an Apple Card, one would hope that nothing will happen that leads you to want to sue Apple or Goldman Sachs. Should that happen, however, the customer agreement mandates something called forced arbitration.What’s that? The customer agreement states that you “knowingly and voluntarily waive the right to be heard in court or have a jury trial on all Claims subject to this Agreement.” Essentially, when you get an Apple Card you agree to have any agreements se
  
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• With President Trump, Apple CEO Cook plays the role of diplomat — so far, it seems to be paying off

  20-08-2019 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook laughs with U.S. President Donald Trump as the news media leave the room after the two men spoke while participating in an American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting in the White House State Dining Room in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2019. (photo: Reuters/Leah Millis)
  Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has met with President Trump on at least five occasions since his election. So far, those meetings appear to be paying dividends.
  Annie Gaus writes for TheStreet:Tim Cook has long
  
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• On Apple Card launch day, Mastercard touts security, Goldman says it’s only the beginning

  20-08-2019 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  After gradually rolling out to testers over the last two weeks, Apple Card today officially launched to everyone. In conjunction with that launch, both Mastercard and Goldman Sachs are touting their newfound partnership with Apple.more…
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• Lightweight Google Go now available worldwide - CNET

  20-08-2019 21:01
  The Android app includes Lens and page-reading features.
  
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• Harley-Davidson LiveWire tech trickles down to other motorcycles - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 21:01
  More Harleys are about to get a lot more connected.
  
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• Apple Arcade games leaked in hands-on video ahead of launch

  20-08-2019 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jeff Benjamin for 9to5Mac:Today I was able to go hands-on with an early preview of Apple Arcade, which Apple announced back during its March services-oriented event. Apple Arcade is an upcoming $4.99 a month gaming service…
  We were able to gain access to a special internal early access program aimed at Apple employees, which allowed us to go hands-on with Apple Arcade on a MacBook Pro running the latest macOS Catalina beta…
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• The fate of Apple’s iTunes Store in macOS Catalina

  20-08-2019 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kirk McElhearn for Kirkville:With the new Music app in macOS Catalina, which retains most of the music functions of iTunes, but sloughs off the other media kinds that the previous app managed, there is a change in the way the iTunes Store is handled. In some cases, users won’t even see the iTunes Store…
  If a user has an Apple Music account, they won’t see the iTunes Store. You can display it, if you wish, in the Music app’s Preferences, on the General pane, but if you&rs
  
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• Netflix documentary Inside Bill's Brain examines mind of Bill Gates - CNET

  20-08-2019 20:19
  Director of An Inconvenient Truth will helm the three-part series.
  
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• Go behind the scenes where BMW builds iNext prototypes - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 20:13
  The Pilot Plant in Munich builds BMW's secretive next-gen cars before actual production commences.
  
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• Apple health team faces departures as tensions reportedly rise over differing visions for the future

  20-08-2019 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has seen some high-profile departures in recent months from its health team after a series of leadership changes and internal disagreements about direction.
  Christina Farr for CNBC:Tension has been increasing within the team in recent months, according to eight people familiar with the situation, although that undercurrent started several years ago. Some employees have become disillusioned with the group’s culture, where some have thrived while others feel sidelined and unable to mov
  
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• Next James Bond movie now has a title and release date - CNET

  20-08-2019 19:44
  It's no time to die, people.
  
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• Waymo rolls down to Florida to test its self-driving cars in heavy rain - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 19:41
  Florida might be called The Sunshine State, but it's plenty soggy.
  
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• Facebook's political bias review tries to understand why conservatives don't trust it - CNET

  20-08-2019 19:35
  A former Republican senator has been leading the effort to determine whether the social network has an anti-conservative bias.
  
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• Smart swim goggles give you real-time metrics during your workout - CNET

  20-08-2019 19:33
  Finally, an activity tracker made explicity for swimmers.
  
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• Killing robocalls: How SHAKEN/STIR blocks spam calls with caller ID authentication

  20-08-2019 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Based on the SHAKEN/STIR framework, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Comcast will now verify phone calls between the companies’ networks.
  Jason Cipriani for CNET:SHAKEN/STIR is a two-pronged protocol that AT&T and T-Mobile will use to verify that the incoming caller is legit. It will also work with home phones running on Comcast’s service. The end result is that Comcast, T-Mobile and AT&T will authenticate caller ID among one another, so you have more assurance that the person who&rsq
  
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• Fortnite season 10: How to snag glitched consumables and new Junk Rift weapon - CNET

  20-08-2019 19:24
  The island is in a state of flux.
  
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• Find out what all the paddleboard fuss is about for $179.40 - CNET

  20-08-2019 19:07
  This inflatable stand-up board normally sells for $300. Plus: How to get an Echo Dot for $5 and save 60% on NordVPN.
  
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• On its official launch day, Apple is already improving Apple Card

  20-08-2019 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  To help customers make informed choices, Apple Card shows a range of payment options and calculates the interest cost on different payment amounts in real time.
  Apple Card, a new kind of credit card created by Apple and designed to help customers lead a healthier financial life, is available in the US starting today. Customers can apply for Apple Card through the Wallet app on iPhone in minutes and start using it right away…
  Jonny Evans for Apple Must:…While critics panned the card
  
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• Best new and used cars for teens in 2019, according to US News & World Report - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 19:00
  For teen drivers, these are the top picks.
  
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• Hyundai Accent, Volkswagen Jetta nab best new cars for teens accolades - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 18:58
  The Toyota Prius and Hyundai Tucson also top the best used cars list.
  
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• BMW iNext electric SUV teasers take us inside a secretive prototype plant - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 18:58
  Before cars are ready for serial production, their earliest variants take shape in Munich.
  
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• IKEA’s affordable smart blinds won’t support HomeKit at launch after all

  20-08-2019 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  On Friday, a video emerged offering our closest look yet at IKEA’s long-awaited smart blinds. Throughout the entire launch process, IKEA has said the blinds would support HomeKit through its TRÅDFRI hub, but now the company says HomeKit won’t be supported at launch.more…
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• Toyota recalls 14,200 RAV4 SUVs over faulty backup camera - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 18:48
  When the driver puts the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera may not flick on as it should.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 Plus ongoing review: Here's how long the 'all-day' battery ran - CNET

  20-08-2019 18:39
  Our first overnight test results are in, and they're good.
  
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• Microsoft wants you to beta test its Chrome-derived Edge browser - CNET

  20-08-2019 18:30
  Why bother? Privacy and productivity, says Windows leader Joe Belfiore. The overhauled browser should be ready for a full release by early 2020.
  
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• How Apple’s Home Sharing feature works in macOS Catalina

  20-08-2019 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Home Sharing feature allows users to share and stream content from their computer’s iTunes library to other computers, iOS devices, and Apple TVs.
  Kirk McElhearn for Kirkville:For years, iTunes has had a Home Sharing feature… Users in your home, dorm, or office could listen to your music, and even copy it to their computers. They could stream videos from your library, and this was a good way to maintain a movie and TV show library on a Mac and stream content locally to
  
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• Tuesday deals: Latest Retina iMacs up to $350 off, official iPad leather sleeves, more

  20-08-2019 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Latest Retina iMacs see back to school deals delivering up to $350 off, Apple’s official leather iPad sleeves are on sale, and you can get a USB-C to Lightning cable for just $6. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Jaguar Land Rover's 3D head-up display wants to make road information crystal clear - Roadshow

  20-08-2019 18:17
  This tech could eventually extend to in-car entertainment, too.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 20, 2019 – Apple TV+ details, Apple Card public launch

  20-08-2019 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Apple Health team reportedly facing directional disagreement despite success in category

  20-08-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has made its interest in the health industry clear over the last several years with features like HealthKit, the Apple Watch, and more. Today, a new report from CNBC details discord within the Health team at Apple, including an increase in departures.more…
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• 20+ U.S. states to move forward with antitrust probe of ‘Big Tech’ firms including Apple

  20-08-2019 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  A group of U.S. states is preparing to move forward with a joint antitrust investigation of big technology companies. According to reports, the effort involving “up to 20 or more” U.S. state attorneys general is expected to be formally launched as soon as next month.
  Alison Durkee for Vanity Fair:The Wall Street Journal reports that a group of state attorneys general is preparing to move forward with their own antitrust investigation into the tech industry, which could be launched as
  
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• Acronis True Image 2020 launches with automatic replication of local Mac backups to the cloud, backup up scheduling, more

  20-08-2019 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Time Machine is a great built-in tool to create backups of your Mac but if you’re looking for a more robust and customizable option, Acronis True Image is a notable choice. Arriving today, Acronis True Image 2020 brings improvements and new features like automatic replication of local Mac backups to the cloud, the ability to choose what networks your Mac can use for backups, customizable backup schedules, and more.more…
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