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• 15% Tariff Hitting AirPods, Apple Watch, HomePod and More in the U.S. This Sunday

  30-08-2019 23:53 via macrumors.com
  Starting this Sunday, Apple's AirPods, Apple Watch, headphones, some iMacs, HomePod, and other products will be impacted by a 15 percent tariff as part of the United States' ongoing trade dispute with China, reports Bloomberg.The tariffs were entered into the Federal Register today and will go into effect on 12:01 a.m. local time on Sunday in Washington, D.C. for products entering the U.S. or being pulled from warehouses for use in the United States.
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• What does Apple’s colorful September event invite reveal?

  30-08-2019 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Yesterday, Apple “officially set its iPhone 11 event for September 10 at Steve Jobs Theater. As is always the case, people are already speculating as to what the colorful invite itself might mean for the announcements,” Chance Miller writes for 9to5Mac:
  The September 10 event invite features the tagline, “By innovation only,” and encourages members of the press to join Apple at Steve Jobs Theater. Above the tagline is a colorful Apple logo, featuring colors different than
  
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• Tesla juices European Superchargers to 150 kilowatts - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 23:18
  The current V2-generation Superchargers have a peak charging rate of 120 kilowatts.
  
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• Kooky asteroid changed color like a cosmic chameleon - CNET

  30-08-2019 23:17
  An asteroid that sprouted tails surprised scientists by shifting its color.
  
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• Toyota issues second recall for 135K Corolla, Matrix models with faulty airbags - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 22:47
  Yes, Toyota already repaired these cars, but they have to come back. Again.
  
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• Which is the best iPhone camera app for shooting at night?

  30-08-2019 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac:A quick play this week with NeuralCam suggested it might be in with a shot of being the best iPhone camera app for night shots — but I needed to put that to the test.
  I did a comparison with five other camera apps — including the stock one — to see how each fared with two different types of night shot.
  All photos were taken within the space of just a few minutes, so all were in the same light. In each case, I took two photos in succession to make sure th
  
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• [Update: Sold for $31K] Rare Steve Jobs autographed Pixar-era poster going up for auction this week

  30-08-2019 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Often times when a Steve Jobs autographed item goes up for sale it’s Apple-related like a vintage Mac OS X manual or a plaque. However, a rare Toy Story poster signed by the Pixar and Apple co-founder is the latest Jobs memorabilia to go up for auction later this week.more…
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• VW Group settles lawsuit surrounding alleged fuel economy overstatement - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 22:30
  The settlement is worth a total of $96.5 million and owners will receive payments based on length of ownership.
  
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• Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account hacked - CNET

  30-08-2019 22:26
  The Twitter CEO’s account was compromised Friday.
  
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• Apple is developing a smart tracking tag, report says - CNET

  30-08-2019 22:21
  The tech giant apparently wants you to find more than just your iPhone.
  
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• Hurricane Dorian: How Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint plan to help customers - CNET

  30-08-2019 22:16
  US carriers are waiving fees as the hurricane draws near.
  
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• Apple’s wireless Tile-like tracking technology revealed in iOS 13 beta

  30-08-2019 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Joe Rossignol and Steve Moser for MacRumors:Apple is developing a Tile-like accessory that will help users keep track of their personal belongings, such as their keys, wallets, and backpacks, according to an internal build of iOS 13 seen by MacRumors.The internal build contains an image of the accessory that suggests it will be a small, circular tag with an Apple logo in the center, similar to many other Bluetooth trackers. The image could be a mockup or placeholder, however, so the final design
  
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• Next Ford F-150 will reportedly have a super-size touchscreen - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 21:48
  The goal is take the touchscreen fight directly to Ram.
  
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• Report: Details of Apple's Tile-like item trackers revealed from internal build of iOS 13

  30-08-2019 21:33 via macworld.com
  
  It has been a persistent rumor that Apple is working on a new accessory: a Tile-like tracker that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and can be attached to any object and tracked with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.A new report from MacRumors claims to have many new details of Apple’s trackers, found within the code of an internal build of iOS 13 that was never intended to make it outside the company.Find My Everything
  With iOS 13 and macOS Catalina, Apple has added the ability to find your Mac l
  
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• Apple’s next-gen iPhones tipped for launch on September 20th

  30-08-2019 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple yesterday invited the media to a special event on Tuesday, September 10th at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, where the company is expected to unveil three new iPhones alongside an Apple Watch refresh and other announcements.
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:A tipster who claims to work at a major carrier has since provided MacRumors with internal communication that suggests the rumored iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models will be available to pre-order Friday, Septe
  
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• Best TVs for 2019 - CNET

  30-08-2019 21:28
  Looking for a new TV? Start here.
  
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• Apple’s Tile-like tracking device likely to have removable battery, AR features, work with ‘Items’ tab in Find My app

  30-08-2019 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  As 9to5Mac’s Gui Rambo first discovered back in April, Apple is working on a Tile-like tracking device for personal items that could launch with the release of iOS 13 and the new revamped “Find My” app. Now new details have been uncovered about how the app could help users find belongings with AR, organize items in the app, and more.more…
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• 2020 Land Rover Defender teased ahead of Frankfurt Auto Show unveiling - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 21:21
  The British marque will open up preorders right after the SUV's world debut.
  
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• Venus flytrap sea anemone is exactly as awesome as it sounds - CNET

  30-08-2019 21:10
  It's a sea creature that looks like a Venus flytrap plant. What more could you want?
  
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• The best Labor Day deals of 2019 - CNET

  30-08-2019 21:05
  New additions! Save on Tidal subscriptions, Lenovo Smart Clock, DJI Osmo Action camera, AirPods 2, mattresses, appliances and lots more.
  
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• Gene Munster: It’s unlikely Apple wearables will be tariffed without an offset

  30-08-2019 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gene Munster for Loup Ventures:On September 1st U.S. collections of a 15% tariff will begin on $125 billion of targeted goods (smartwatches, bluetooth headphones, flat-panel televisions, and many types of footwear) from China. While Apple’s wearables segment is within the targeted tranche, we believe there’s a low probability that tariffs are levied against Apple wearables starting September 1st and an even lower probability of that without an offset…
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• 2020 Summer Olympics: 6 new and returning sports to watch - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:33
  Six sports are either making their big debut or returning to the sporting world's biggest stage. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• How to downgrade from the iOS 13.1 beta

  30-08-2019 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a rare move, Apple released the iOS 13.1 beta this week before iOS 13 has left beta status and been made available to the public. If you’re ready to get off the beta, follow along below for a couple of ways to get back on the public iOS releases.more…
  The post How to downgrade from the iOS 13.1 beta appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray convertible coming in October - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 20:27
  That's according to the Corvette assembly plant manager, and why should we doubt him?
  
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• Duke Nukem voice actor can now officiate your wedding - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:21
  Or Big the Cat, if that's more your style.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 5: The health-boosting feature wishlist

  30-08-2019 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Danielle Kosecki for CNET:As the fall product-launch season rolls around, all eyes are again on Apple. The Cupertino, CA company has debuted a new Apple Watch every September for the past four years and 2019 doesn’t look to be any different; Apple recently invited reporters to a keynote event on Tuesday, September 10. Rumors and patents point toward Apple releasing Apple Watch Series 5, possibly with a built-in camera, native sleep tracking, and blood pressure and glucose monitoring. But i
  
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• Exclusive: Apple's Tile Competitor Will Include 'Items' Tab in iOS 13's Find My App and Much More

  30-08-2019 20:14 via macrumors.com
  Apple is developing a Tile-like accessory that will help users keep track of their personal belongings, such as their keys, wallets, and backpacks, according to an internal build of iOS 13 seen by MacRumors.The internal build contains an image of the accessory that suggests it will be a small, circular tag with an Apple logo in the center, similar to many other Bluetooth trackers. The image could be a mockup or placeholder, however, so the final design of the tag may vary at least slightly.
  This
  
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• Google could pay up $200M to settle FTC investigation into YouTube, report says - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:13
  The deal reportedly addresses concerns the Federal Trade Commission has had about alleged violations of children's data privacy laws.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Type-C Dual Multimedia Adapter From Satechi

  30-08-2019 20:00 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Satechi to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win Type-C Dual Multimedia Adapter for Apple's USB-C Macs from Satechi.Satechi makes a whole range of different USB-C adapters, hubs, and docks to add ports to Apple's Macs, but the Multimedia Adapter is one of the more powerful, specialized options.
  Priced at $109.99, the Dual Multimedia Adapter is designed to plug into two USB-C ports on a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Mac mini. It needs two USB-C port
  
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• Get the Jabra Move Wireless headphones for $29.99 - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:00
  That's a huge price drop on these popular, colorful on-ear 'phones. And the deal might get a little sweeter still.
  
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• Switch Lite gets an official case in Japan - CNET

  30-08-2019 19:36
  Will Nintendo bring it over to the US?
  
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• Apple could be fined $22 million for eavesdropping on Siri requests

  30-08-2019 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ireland’s data protection watchdog is in talks with Apple to establish how letting contractors here listen to Siri recordings was complaint with the tech giant’s GDPR obligations.
  Jess Casey for the Irish Examiner:The Data Protection Commission has sought further details from Apple after it was revealed by the Irish Examiner that employees at a third-party company in Cork were listening to recordings collected from Siri.
  Companies found to be in serious breach of GDPR obligations may
  
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• Star Wars lightsaber colors, decoded in wake of Dark Rey's reveal - CNET

  30-08-2019 19:21
  Red is evil: Your complete guide to an elegant weapon for a more civilized age as Rey apparently takes a dark turn in The Rise of Skywalker.
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA says so long to entry level with $3,000-plus price hike - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 19:13
  It's going to cost quite a bit more to put a CLA in your driveway, but the A-Class makes up for it somewhat.
  
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• Cases show iPhone 11 design, including new position of Apple logo

  30-08-2019 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Benjamin Mayo for 9to5Mac:The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro lineup is set to be revealed in a week and a half, and naturally, we mostly know what to expect: a big focus on camera improvements thanks to the new triple-camera system.
  Whilst the shape of the overall chassis is not changing, we are expecting some tweaks to the back of the phone. This obviously includes the bigger square camera protrusion, but also some new color options and matte glass instead of glossy finishes. Photos posted to Slas
  
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• China's Uber announces self-driving-car pilot program - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 18:36
  The self-driving ride-hailing vehicles will wander the streets of Shanghai.
  
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• #Scooternado: Miami orders electric scooters off streets before Hurricane Dorian - CNET

  30-08-2019 18:24
  It's more frightening than funny.
  
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• The best Labor Day laptop deals at Best Buy - CNET

  30-08-2019 18:17
  Heading off or back to college? You can save even more.
  
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• Powerbeats Pro hit new all-time low price, 21-inch Retina 4K iMac $899, Apple launches $5 movie sale

  30-08-2019 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Friday’s best deals are highlighted by Powerbeats Pro at a new all-time low price of $200. We’re also seeing Apple’s 21-inch Retina 4K iMac at $899 and a new movie sale from $5 over at iTunes. All that and more is in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Hurricane Dorian: Get your tech ready for the coming storm

  30-08-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hurricane Dorian wind-speed probabilities (source: NOAA)
  A serious hurricane is headed for the US, bringing with it the potential to cause “massive damage” to parts of the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States…
  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for ZDNet:Hurricane Dorian is coming, at 105 mph, Dorian is the strongest storm of the Atlantic hurricane season so far. It is forecast to make landfall as a Category 4 storm on Monday, with sustained winds of around 130 mph. If that happens
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 30, 2019 – iPhone 11 design tweaks, more

  30-08-2019 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
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• SpaceX closer to launching NASA astronauts after blazing Falcon 9 test - CNET

  30-08-2019 17:41
  The astronauts are thrilled with the Falcon 9 booster static fire test.
  
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• So far, mobile payments have barely caught on in the US

  30-08-2019 17:27 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.
  Kate Rooney for CNBC:Despite growing smartphone dependence, most Americans still aren’t using the devices to pay for things.
  In other countries, it&rsq
  
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• Hurricane Dorian lightning show mesmerizes before landfall - CNET

  30-08-2019 17:26
  The hurricane's might was on full display.
  
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• Waymo to NHTSA: Speed up the self-driving-car regulatory process - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 17:24
  Waymo told the agency it needs to act "promptly" on new regulations.
  
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• Ford announces four recalls covering 576,000 vehicles in US - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 17:04
  The various recalls cover Ford's SUVs, Lincoln SUVs and passenger cars for different reasons.
  
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• Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac: Metal support delivers improved graphics performance

  30-08-2019 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac is macOS Catalina (10.15) Ready, Moves to Apple Metal API with support for DirectX 11 to deliver exceptional speed and graphics
  Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac has arrived right on schedule, just ahead of Apple’s macOS Catalina.
  Cliff Joseph for ZDNet:The list of new features in v15 isn’t, perhaps, as long or impressive as it has been in recent years, but there are some important architectural changes to the software that are designed to keep Parallels Deskt
  
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• Comparative review: Which is the best iPhone camera app for night shots?

  30-08-2019 16:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  A quick play this week with NeuralCam suggested it might be in with a shot of being the best iPhone camera app for night shots — but I needed to put that to the test.
  I did a comparison with five other camera apps — including the stock one — to see how each fared with two different types of night shot…more…
  The post Comparative review: Which is the best iPhone camera app for night shots? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• iPhone 11 Lineup Tipped to Have Familiar Rollout: September 13 Pre-Orders, September 20 Launch

  30-08-2019 16:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple yesterday invited the media to a special event on Tuesday, September 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater, where it is widely expected to unveil three new iPhones alongside an Apple Watch refresh and other announcements.
  A tipster who claims to work at a major carrier has since provided MacRumors with internal communication that suggests the rumored iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models will be available to pre-order Friday, September 13 ahead of deliveries to customers and in-store availability star
  
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• Beats Powerbeats Pro hits an all-time low: $199.98 - CNET

  30-08-2019 16:36
  They're still pricey, yes, but Apple's sport earbuds give you a lot to love.
  
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