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• MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito resigns amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal - CNET

  07-09-2019 22:54
  The move follows a New Yorker report that the lab had a deeper funding relationship with the convicted sex offender than previously acknowledged and that it worked to disguise contacts with Epstein.
  
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• Apple’s tracking tags will reportedly use ultra-wideband for precision

  07-09-2019 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is working on a Tile-like tracking device, according to solid sources within the rumor mill.
  Igor Bonifacic for Engadget:What hasn’t been clear is how the company plans to differentiate the product beyond its usual ecosystem tie-ins. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has a solid track record on rumors, and claims the answer is a technology called ultra-wideband (UWB) that will allow the tags to perform better than currently-available competition.
  According to a previous report from Kuo, all three
  
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• The Byton M-Byte is almost ready for its debut - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 20:36
  We get a quick spin in a Byton M-Byte prototype.
  
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• Apple @ Work: How Apple could evolve iMessage to be better suited for business use

  07-09-2019 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple @ Work is brought to you by Spike, the world’s first conversational email app that helps professionals and teams spend less time on email, and more on getting things done.I still remember when iMessage first launched with iOS 5 in 2011 and OS X Mountain Lion in 2012. In my office, we had (and still have) terrible cell service. Since iMessage worked on Wi-Fi, I could finally send and receive “text messages” with ease. I don’t think we’ve given Apple enough cre
  
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• Samsung AirDresser is a closet for rich people and we're obsessed - CNET

  07-09-2019 18:00
  Samsung's latest smart home tech puts a steamer in your closet to effortlessly straighten your clothes.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 11 event kicks off on Tuesday, here’s everything you need to know

  07-09-2019 16:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  At this point, we’re just a few days away from Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 11 event. The stage was set last week, when Apple officially invited members of the media to Steve Jobs Theater for the September 10th occasion.
  Going into the “By innovation only” event next week, there’s a lot to expect – and a lot we already know. Read on as we roundup everything you need to know about the iPhone 11 event.more…
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• New iPhones, Apple Watch refresh on tap for Apple’s special event Tuesday: Here’s what to expect

  07-09-2019 16:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the stage in the Steve Jobs Theater on the campus of Apple Park in Cupertino, California on Tuesday, September 10th to unveil new iPhones and Apple Watch refreshes.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg:There will be three new models: “Pro” upgrades to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max and a replacement for the iPhone XR… The high-end iPhone updates will be all about the cameras: These handsets will have three cameras on the back for wide-angle photography, high
  
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• The 2019 Vizio P-Series Quantum 65-inch 4K TV is still on sale for $998, near its all-time low - CNET

  07-09-2019 16:04
  Just in time for week 1 of football season.
  
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• Apple lands Bryce Dallas Howard documentary ‘Dads’ for Apple TV+

  07-09-2019 15:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Variety reports that Apple has acquired worldwide distribution to the Bryce Dallas Howard documentary “Dads,” ahead of its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, citing “multiple insiders.”
  Matt Donnelly and Brent Lang for Variety:Naturally, the film is a family affair produced by her father Ron Howard and his partner Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment. The film has an unset premiere date on Apple TV Plus, though a theatrical run is on the table, one insider familiar w
  
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• Live game streaming service Twitch is coming to Apple TV

  07-09-2019 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Twitch, the popular live game streaming service, has launched a public beta of its upcoming Apple TV app via Apple’s TestFlight.
  Chance Miller for 9to5Mac:Through the new Twitch app on Apple TV, users get many of the features they’ve come to expect from Twitch. This includes live streaming, chat support, and more.
  Here’s the full description fo the app from Twitch:
  Watch your favorite games being played LIVE in the new Twitch app for Apple TV Beta version.
  • LIVE vide
  
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• Analysts: App Store seeing better-than-expected revenue growth due to entertainment category

  07-09-2019 15:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has shifted its focus to Services as part of its efforts to combat slowing iPhone sales. In a new investor note, Morgan Stanley now says the App Store could show better-than-expected revenue growth for the month of August, citing new data from app analytics platform Sensor Tower.more…
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• Apple Stores offer September 10 keynote livestreams

  07-09-2019 15:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Store special event livestreams have become part of the keynote viewing tradition, and next Tuesday’s event at Steve Jobs Theater is no exception. Apple has published session listings so you can sign up to watch at your local store.more…
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• Apple acquires ‘Dads’ documentary from actress Bryce Dallas Howard for Apple TV+

  07-09-2019 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Earlier this week it was reported that Apple was teaming up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt for a new Apple TV+ drama series. Now, Variety reports that Apple has acquired the rights to a documentary from actress Bryce Dallas Howard for its streaming platform.more…
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• Twitch launches public beta test of new app for Apple TV

  07-09-2019 14:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Popular live game streaming service Twitch has launched a public beta of its upcoming Apple TV app through TestFlight. This marks the first time Twitch itself has launched an Apple TV application, though some third-party solutions have long existed.more…
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• The iPhone 11 Pro's buttons need to be fixed so accidental screenshots go away - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00
  Commentary: There are a handful of features I hope Apple improves to make owning the next iPhone a better experience.
  
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• Roborace sets a Guinness World Record for fastest autonomous car - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 14:00
  The driverless electric race car did just over 175 mph on a British airfield to claim its record.
  
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• My peek inside a secret VR headset shows a more social virtual reality - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00
  Smartphone pioneer and former HTC CEO Peter Chou thinks he’s figured out how to crack the VR experience.
  
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• Electric scooters hit bumps in the road as they rollout across Europe - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00
  From Portugal to Paris to Poland electric scooters have invaded Europe, but it's far from a smooth ride.
  
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• Electric scooters hit bumps in the road as they roll out across Europe - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00
  From Portugal to Paris to Poland electric scooters have invaded Europe, but it's far from a smooth ride.
  
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• 2020 Porsche Taycan, Bugatti's world record and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 14:00
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Sept. 7, 2019.
  
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• 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Model overview, pricing, tech and specs - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 14:00
  Jeep's bread-and-butter Grand Cherokee is still a solid choice among midsize SUVs.
  
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• Walmart stocking iPhone 11 cases ahead of Apple event

  07-09-2019 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone 11 event kicks off on Tuesday. We have seen leaks of the new phone design all over the place at this point. We are also hearing increasingly of carrier and retailer preparations ahead of the phone’s unveiling.more…
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• Motorola: Our premium 5G phones are coming - CNET

  07-09-2019 13:42
  Now known for budget devices, the phone-maker is ready to make a stand in high-end devices.
  
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• The next big Apple Watch feature may be sleep tracking - CNET

  07-09-2019 13:00
  Just days away from Apple's launch event for the next iPhone, we get more details about the rumored sleep tracking on the Apple Watch.
  
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• The Motorola One Zoom has four rear cameras and satin glass for $450 - CNET

  07-09-2019 12:18
  The Motorola One Zoom has a smooth finish that helps keep your fingerprints from gunking up your phone.
  
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• Galaxy Fold's hard lesson: It wasn't just the screen that killed this foldable phone - CNET

  07-09-2019 12:15
  Commentary: Flimsy design is a death sentence for foldable phones.
  
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• Vodafone 5G in the UK is off to a rough start, with speeds often slower than 4G - CNET

  07-09-2019 10:00
  Vodafone’s UK 5G still has a ton of work to do before fulfilling the promises of a next-generation network.
  
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• What to Expect at Apple's September 2019 Event: New iPhones, Apple Watch Models, Services Updates and More

  07-09-2019 09:40 via macrumors.com
  Apple will hold its annual iPhone-centric event at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus on Tuesday, September 10. This year's theme is "By innovation only," which is the line that was on the invitations sent out to members of the media in late August.
  This year's event will feature new iPhones with some of the best camera improvements that we've seen from Apple in years, Apple Watch models in new materials, and perhaps some other hardware and services updates. Below, we've outlined ev
  
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• IFA 2019 Final Day: Everything we saw at Europe's largest tech show - CNET

  07-09-2019 09:19
  We're headed home from Berlin. Here's everything that mattered from IFA 2019.
  
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• Why the Chandrayaan-2 moon landing try knocked my emotions out of their orbit - CNET

  07-09-2019 06:43
  Commentary: Every time I watch a major space effort like the one out of India Friday, I feel an intense rush of stress -- and hope for humanity.
  
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• Grand opening: Apple Marunouchi arrives at Tokyo Station

  07-09-2019 06:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Marunouchi has opened its doors in the heart of Tokyo. The new flagship store is Apple’s most expansive in Japan and leads an extravaganza of retail updates throughout the country set to be revealed this fall. Over 1,000 customers formed a line extending several city blocks for the store’s grand opening.more…
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• Apple to stream iPhone 11 Pro event on YouTube - CNET

  07-09-2019 06:05
  Event marks Apple's first live product keynote on Google's video-sharing site.
  
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• UFC 242 Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier: Start time, how to watch or stream online and full fight card details - CNET

  07-09-2019 03:46
  After dominating Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov faces a new challenge at UFC 242.
  
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• Netflix's The Witcher: Release date, cast and everything else we know - CNET

  07-09-2019 02:20
  Geralt and Roach are on the hunt for more monsters.
  
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• Apple to live stream September 10 iPhone 11 event on YouTube for the first time

  07-09-2019 02:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Over the last several years, Apple has gradually been expanding the ways people can tune into its various keynotes. This year, Apple is further expanding its efforts and will stream the September 10th iPhone 11 event on YouTube.more…
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• Why India's Vikram moon lander try knocked my emotions out of their orbit - CNET

  07-09-2019 01:44
  Commentary: Every time I watch a major space effort unfold, I feel an intense rush of stress -- and hope for humanity.
  
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• T-Mobile outage across east coast takes out voice calls - CNET

  07-09-2019 01:17
  It was joined by AT&T, Verizon and Sprint, Down Detector says.
  
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• Defense Department wants Apple, Google to reveal names of gun scope app users, report says - CNET

  07-09-2019 01:09
  It reportedly wants phone numbers and other identifying information too.
  
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• Google confirms DOJ antitrust scrutiny, preps for probe from states - CNET

  07-09-2019 00:27
  The search giant said it's sent records to US regulators.
  
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• BMW says goodbye to the i8 with Ultimate Sophisto edition - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 00:12
  The plug-in sports car dies in April 2020.
  
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• Top Stories: Apple's iPhone Event and Last-Minute Rumors, Free Apple Watch Screen Repairs, and More

  07-09-2019 00:04 via macrumors.com
  It's almost here: Apple's annual iPhone event! We've been hearing rumors about the 2019 iPhones essentially since the 2018 models were announced, and we're finally about to see what Apple has to show off. We expect plenty more announcements beyond the new iPhones, so buckle up for Tuesday.In the lead-up to the event, this week saw a host of rumors about Apple Watch sleep tracking, an upcoming Apple TV update, and more. We're even hearing about Touch ID potentially coming back to the iPhone in th
  
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• Bloomberg: 2019 iPhones Will Have Centered Apple Logo on Back

  07-09-2019 00:01 via macrumors.com
  2019 iPhones will feature a centered Apple logo on the back of the devices, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.The centered logo will help users know where to place their Apple Watch or AirPods case to charge on the back of the upcoming iPhones, which are widely expected to have a new Qi-based device-to-device charging feature, similar to Wireless PowerShare on Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphones.Wireless PowerShare on Samsung's Galaxy S10
  In late July, an alleged Foxconn worker claimed that t
  
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• Apple's New York store features a rainbow cube ahead of reopening - CNET

  07-09-2019 00:01
  It won't sport all those colors forever, though.
  
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