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• WoW Classic might get shorter queue times thanks to Blizzard fix - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:54
  Time to look for a group once again.
  
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• Star Wars 'thermal detonator' Coke bottles banned by TSA - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:39
  The collectable bottles from Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't be allowed on US flights.
  
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• Final Joker trailer shows off more of the DC villain's dark comedy - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:39
  Actor Joaquin Phoenix gives fans a new, sadder look at Batman's nemesis.
  
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• NASA chief insists Pluto is still a planet - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:37
  Some fans of the demoted dwarf planet just can't let go.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 public betas

  28-08-2019 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  https://www.macrumors.com/2019/08/28/apple-seeds-ios-13-1-public-beta/”>Juli Clover for MacRumors:Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming iPadOS and iOS 13.1 update to [public beta testers], one day after surprising developers with the new beta.Beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program will receive the iOS 13.1 beta update over-the-air after installing the proper certificate on an iOS device.
  iOS 13.1 is not a mistake, but it was a surprise as Apple
  
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• Hybrid mid-engine C8 Corvette with 850 hp apparently leaked on fan forum - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 23:19
  A purportedly leaked spreadsheet unearthed by a CorvetteForums user also seems to give insight into new Z06 and ZR1 models.
  
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• Sony A6600, Canon EOS M6 Mark II show there's still a little life in APS-C cameras - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:18
  Four new APS-C cameras are coming our way, with trickle-down features from their full-frame flagships.
  
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• 'Anti-nuisance stamp' from Japan leaves mark of shame on groping hands - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:11
  In a culture where women are frequently groped on trains, the UV stamp aims to act as a deterrent.
  
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• T-Mobile adds postpaid eSIM support for iPhone XS, XR, and XS Max

  28-08-2019 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  T-Mobile today announced expanded support for embedded SIM (eSIM), which is basically just a physical SIM card gone digital. Last year, T-Mobile launched eSIM on prepaid plans, and starting August 28, customers activate an eSIM with a T-Mobile postpaid plan to open new ways of using an eSIM-equipped device by adding a second line on the same device.
  eSIM is great for people who want to use both work and personal numbers on a single smartphone, set up a phone with an international carrier for ext
  
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• NASA watches Hurricane Dorian flex its muscles - CNET

  28-08-2019 22:55
  The Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and parts of the mainland US may end up in the storm's path.
  
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• 3 (great) iPad utilities you should download now

  28-08-2019 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jonny Evans for Computerworld:I use my iPad extensively when I travel — it’s all the computer I need — and over time I’ve come across a smattering of essential utilities for the tablet. I want to talk about three of them, which have recently been updated.
  I spend a lot of time looking for iPad apps that can help you get things done. I’ve mentioned all three of these before, but as they’ve all been updated this month… These three apps help you take bette
  
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• Steve Wozniak wishes Apple split up 'a long time ago' - CNET

  28-08-2019 22:22
  The Apple co-founder adds his voice to the call to break up big tech companies.
  
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• Tesla launches its own insurance in California, more states to come - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 22:17
  The automaker claims owners can get rates up to 30% lower than with traditional insurers.
  
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• Apple's Rumored Tile Competitor May Offer ARKit and Leashing Capabilities

  28-08-2019 22:16 via macrumors.com
  At WWDC 2019, Apple announced Offline Finding, codenamed Blue Avengers, as one of the new features of iOS 13 and macOS Catalina. It allows users to find their devices even when their lost devices are not connected to the internet.
  A background process called Search Party intermittently broadcasts and receives Bluetooth beacon signals so that every nearby online device running iOS 13 or macOS Catalina can relay the location of lost offline devices to their owners. Offline Finding even works if th
  
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• iOS 13.1: Apple makes public beta 1 available, weeks before iOS 13 release

  28-08-2019 22:01 via macworld.com
  
  We’re still weeks away from the release of iOS 13, and Apple has started beta testing iOS 13.1. It’s a highly unusual move; we can’t recall Apple ever starting external beta tests of its iOS point releases well before the the prior version is finished.This first major update to iOS 13 will bring several features that appear not to be in the initial iOS 13 release. The early timing makes us think that iOS 13.1 will be release relatively quickly after iOS 13, perhaps even by lat
  
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• Why Apple’s move to iOS 13.1 betas before iOS 13 release makes sense

  28-08-2019 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  “It may seem like odd timing, but it makes sense for Apple to bring the iOS 13.1 beta to developers now, before iOS 13 actually ships,”Jason Snell writes for Macworld:On Tuesday, Apple released a new iOS beta for developers, and it was a bit of a shocker, because it wasn’t an iOS 13 beta, but an iOS 13.1 beta. This raises a lot of issues about how Apple is approaching its impending releases of new hardware, its relationship with beta testers, and how it approaches overall softw
  
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• YouTube Kids has a new filter for its youngest viewers - CNET

  28-08-2019 21:33
  The video service says it's making it easier for parents to find content.
  
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• macOS Catalina Tips and Tricks Worth Knowing

  28-08-2019 21:26 via macrumors.com
  macOS Catalina, the newest version of the software that runs on the Mac, is set to come out in just a few weeks. macOS updates don't often receive as much attention as iOS updates, so there are some macOS Catalina features that may have gone under the radar.We've covered major new additions in macOS Catalina in beta posts and our roundup, but we thought it would be worth highlighting some of the smaller changes and tweaks that are worth knowing about.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel fo
  
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• VW offers best look yet at 2020 Golf Mk.8 before fall debut - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 21:25
  Its camouflage is similar to the camo wrapped around the electric ID 3.
  
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• TSA bans Star Wars Galaxy's Edge collectible Coke bottles - CNET

  28-08-2019 21:19
  Fictional thermal detonators from Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge aren't allowed on flights in the US.
  
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• Juul CEO says respiratory illness cases are 'worrisome' - CNET

  28-08-2019 21:19
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating almost 200 cases of lung illness that may be linked to vaping and e-cigarettes.
  
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• Foster + Partners envisions Miami’s new Apple Store as a nod to nautical heritage

  28-08-2019 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Aventura (photo: Nigel Young, Foster + Partners)
  Eric Baldwin for Arch Daily:Foster + Partners have completed the new Apple Aventura store in Miami, Florida. Designed to embody the city’s openness, the project features an undulating vaulted roof that is reminiscent of the city’s nautical roots. The building’s materiality and flow are inspired by the region’s Art Deco buildings as the new two-level store responds to the light, culture and climate of Florida.
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• Scientists want to prevent mosquito bites with chemical-free clothing - CNET

  28-08-2019 21:11
  Researchers at Brown University think graphene could help stop mosquitos from making you into a meal.
  
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• NASA's delayed next-gen James Webb telescope finally put together - CNET

  28-08-2019 20:48
  Telescope, meet spacecraft.
  
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• You can now find out if Amazon's Ring has partnered with your local police - CNET

  28-08-2019 20:47
  A map from the video-doorbell company shows how many police departments have joined Ring's law enforcement network. Privacy advocates say they're worried by the fast-growing number.
  
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• Like AirPods, but with noise canceling: The surprising Ausounds headphones

  28-08-2019 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  David Carnoy for CNET:Remember all those rumors last year about next-generation AirPods that might feature active noise canceling? Well, those AirPods haven’t materialized yet but now Ausounds, a startup, has launched a new set of true wireless earbuds — the AU-Stream ANC — that have the same “stick” design as the AirPods and feature active noise-canceling. They’re on sale now for $150 and they’re surprisingly good if you get the right fit.
  They feature
  
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• T-Mobile expands iPhone XS and iPhone XR support for eSIM to postpaid plans

  28-08-2019 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Back in December, T-Mobile launched support for eSIM technology for the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, but only for prepaid plans. Today, T-Mobile has announced that it is expanding its support for eSIM to postpaid customers.more…
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• BMW X6 hides its curves in Vantablack - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 20:39
  This light-absorbing paint makes things look two-dimensional.
  
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• 2020 BMW X6 heads to Frankfurt with wild Vantablack paint job - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 20:36
  Its curves are seriously obscured, because Vantablack is the darkest pigment ever created.
  
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• Mac: ‘Your system is infected with (3) viruses!’ Here’s the fix

  28-08-2019 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Serhat Kurt for macReports:Do you see a popup message saying your Mac is infected with viruses? This popup message may appear in your browser (Safari or Chrome etc). Specifically this popup message says:
  Your system is infected with 3 viruses! Our security check found traces of 2 malware and 1 spyware/phishing. System damage: 28.1%. Immediate removal required.The immediate removal of the viruses is required to prevent further system damage, loss of Apps, Photos or other files. Traces of 1 phishi
  
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• IGTV gains creator focused improvements for cropping, video length, and tagging

  28-08-2019 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  After opening up IGTV to landscape video back in May, Instagram is rolling out a handful of updates to IGTV today in response to feedback from creators producing longer-form content on the platform. Changes include new minimum and maximum video length requirements, autofill suggestions for tagging, and new cropping options.more…
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• Joker movie with Joaquin Phoenix: Trailers, release date, cast, plot and more - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:52
  Keep up with the latest news for the upcoming film featuring the DC Comics villain.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 28, 2019 – Siri privacy changes, iOS 13.1 beta

  28-08-2019 19:48 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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• Future MacBooks could ditch the much-maligned butterfly keyboard for optical switches

  28-08-2019 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s first 8-core MacBook Pro, the fastest Mac notebook ever, with fourth generation butterfly keyboard
  After years of slogging through various iterations of their “butterfly mechanism” keyboards in the company’s otherwise highly-praised notebook computers, Apple appears finally ready to turn the page.
  Phillip Tracy for LAPTOP Magazine:It is believed that Apple would fall back to using traditional scissor switches on the next MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (as speculated
  
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• Amazon's Ring reveals 405 cities where police tap into its cameras - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:44
  This is the first time Ring has disclosed how many police departments in total have joined its law enforcement network.
  
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• New Joker trailer shows off more of the dark comedy - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:43
  Actor Joaquin Phoenix gives fans a new, sadder look at Batman's nemesis.
  
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• Microsoft adds dark mode to Outlook on mobile, Office on web - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:40
  Dark mode all the things.
  
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• Telegram to introduce its own cryptocurrency in October, report says - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:39
  Another crypto for those who need to send money.
  
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• Hulu releasing overhauled Live TV Guide for Apple TV, iOS update coming soon

  28-08-2019 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last year Hulu enhanced its Live TV subscription service with a more tradition guide interface for browsing channels. Today Hulu is giving its Live TV Guide a major update with new features and under-the-hood changes.
  The pricier version of Hulu’s video service provides access to TV channels live over the Internet, similar to cable and satellite services.more…
  The post Hulu releasing overhauled Live TV Guide for Apple TV, iOS update coming soon appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• T-Mobile Launches eSIM Support for Postpaid Customers

  28-08-2019 19:33 via macrumors.com
  T-Mobile today announced expanded support for the eSIM, which is a feature in the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.The carrier previously introduced eSIM support for prepaid plans, but starting today, the eSIM can also be used to activate one of T-Mobile's postpaid plans.
  With the new eSIM support, customers who already have a phone plan with one carrier, like AT&T or Verizon, can sign up for a standard postpaid plan with T-Mobile and use services from both carriers simultaneously on
  
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• Dark mode is coming to Office on the web, plus Outlook for iOS and Android

  28-08-2019 19:30 via pcworld.com
  
  Dark mode arrives in the mobile version of Outlook today, Microsoft said, and will be extended to other Office apps for iOS once iOS 13 drops.
  
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• Apple Gets Green Light to Start Online Sales in India Thanks to Rule Change

  28-08-2019 19:21 via macrumors.com
  Apple is set to start online sales of Apple products in India "within months," according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple has not previously been able to sell its devices in India due to foreign investment rules and regulations.India on Wednesday eased previous rules that forced foreign companies to source 30 percent of production locally, which has long blocked Apple from opening stores and selling devices directly to consumers in India. Instead, Apple has had to rely on third-party retail
  
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• Apple releases first public beta of iOS 13.1, macOS Catalina developer beta 7

  28-08-2019 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: Apple has also released the sixth public beta of macOS Catalina.
  Apple today has released the first public beta of iOS 13.1 to testers. This comes after the surprise release of the first developer beta yesterday afternoon.more…
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• Apple apologizes for Siri grading program and will resume it this fall after changes

  28-08-2019 19:13 via macworld.com
  
  Nearly a month ago, a report in The Guardian exposed the fact that third-party contractors have been listening in on a small percentage of Siri requests as part of a “Siri grading” program. Apple promised to halt the Siri grading program while it conducts a “thorough review,” which left us wondering how the company would move forward, as human grading of any machine-learning process is an essential part of training the algorithms to improve them.To read this article in f
  
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• 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast episode 5: How to train like an IronMan with Apple Watch featuring Ian Blackburn

  28-08-2019 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  9to5Mac Watch Time is a new seasonal podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. In this series, we’ll talk to real people about how the Apple Watch is affecting their lives.
  In the fifth episode of our new Watch Time podcast, Zac is joined by Ian Blackburn to talk about diving into fitness later in life with the Apple Watch, Ian’s experience with completing IronMan triathlons using Apple Watch, gear to make Apple Watch even smart for cyclists, and much more.
  9to5Mac Watch Time is available
  
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• Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iPadOS and iOS 13.1

  28-08-2019 19:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming iPadOS and iOS 13.1 update to developers, one day after surprising developers with the new beta.Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program will receive the iOS 13.1 beta update over-the-air after installing the proper certificate on an iOS device.
  Those who want to join the beta testing program can sign up on Apple's beta testing website, which gives users access to iOS, macOS, and tvOS betas.iOS 13.1 is not a mistake, but it
  
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• More airlines ban Apple MacBook Pros in checked luggage

  28-08-2019 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models
  Following a ban of ALL Apple MacBooks in checked luggage by Virgin Australia, more airlines are now banning Apple MacBook Pros in checked luggage.
  Angus Whitley for Bloomberg:Restrictions on MacBook Pro laptops on flights spread, with Qantas Airways Ltd. barring some models from checked-in luggage on concern that batteries could catch fire.
  All 15-inch versions of Apple Inc.’s MacBook Pro must be carried in the cabin and switched off, Qantas
  
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• Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of macOS Catalina to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  28-08-2019 19:08 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the seventh beta of macOS 10.15 Catalina for testing purposes, a little over one week after seeding the sixth macOS Catalina beta and over two months after the new Mac operating system update was first unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference.The new macOS Catalina beta can be downloaded using the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper software from the Developer Center. As with all new betas, macOS Catalina should not be installed o
  
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• Jessi Combs, the 'fastest woman on four wheels,' dies at 36 - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 19:02
  Combs reportedly died while attempting to beat her own land speed record.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 051: “The buzzword episode”

  28-08-2019 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stacktrace turns into the Accidental Web and Hardware Podcast, as John and Rambo go on a deep dive into search algorithms, server-less cloud functions, Raspberry Pi and Arduino hardware hacking. Also, what’s up with the iOS 13.1 beta being released before 13.0 is out?
  http://traffic.libsyn.com/stacktrace/RSYswixDzN_StacktraceEp51.mp3more…
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