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• Nintendo Switch's new SNES feature is ruining everything - CNET

  13-09-2019 23:57
  Thanks, Nintendo, for confirming I'm a terrible parent.
  
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• NASA: Two asteroids will fly safely by Earth this weekend, so chill - CNET

  13-09-2019 23:53
  You don't even have to duck.
  
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• Disney's Bob Iger Resigns From Apple's Board of Directors

  13-09-2019 23:39 via macrumors.com
  Disney chief executive and chairman Bob Iger has resigned from Apple's board of directors as Apple and Disney prepare to launch competing streaming services, Apple announced today in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Iger resigned on September 10, the same day that Apple shared additional information on Apple TV+, which will cost $4.99 per month and will be launching November 1.Image via Bloomberg
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• Bob Iger resigns from Apple’s board of directors ahead of Apple TV+ and Disney+ launches

  13-09-2019 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Even though Disney’s CEO Bob Iger previously suggested that the impending launches of Apple TV+ and Disney+ wouldn’t mean he’d have to leave Apple’s board of directors, we’ve learned today that he has resigned that position.more…
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• Get 20% off Defense cases for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max for a limited time

  13-09-2019 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Defense by X-Doria, a leading case manufacturer based out of Santa Monica, is introducing Defense: A four case collection engineered to protect the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The Defense line of cases has been tested to exceed military drop test standards of up to 10 feet onto concrete and are further backed by a lifetime warranty. And for a limited time, 9to5Mac readers 20% off the new collection:
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• Apple’s ‘By Innovation Only’ event: The overlooked innovation

  13-09-2019 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Watch Series 5 features the Always-On Retina display
  Mark Hibben for Seeking Alpha:Much of the tech and business media have overlooked the important hardware innovations Apple showed at the Sept. 10 event…
  Each generation of Watch has been a step along the path to that future, with the biggest step being the addition of LTE cellular capability. This year, we didn’t see quite as significant a step as that, but the addition of the always-on screen was another step forward, and I
  
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• MoviePass is shutting down Sept. 14 - CNET

  13-09-2019 22:56
  The discount ticket service is ending, and it doesn't look like it's coming back.
  
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• Apple, 64GB of iPhone storage just isn't enough anymore - CNET

  13-09-2019 22:40
  Commentary: Apple's premium phones shouldn't skimp on basic storage. It's time to bump up from the 64GB minimum.
  
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• Tesla reportedly reinstates free Supercharging for new Model 3 owners in sales push - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 22:34
  As the third quarter of the year ends, Tesla wants to pump its sales numbers up.
  
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• Apple disputes Goldman Sachs’ analyst Rod Hall’s claim; says Apple TV+ will not have ‘material impact’

  13-09-2019 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple, in a statement to CNBC, disputed the negative call by Goldman Sachs’ analyst Rod Hall who this morning claimed, erroneously, that the one-year free trial of the Apple TV+ service would have a “material negative impact” on earnings by showing lower hardware profit margins.
  Michael Sheetz CNBC:“We do not expect the introduction of Apple TV+, including the accounting treatment for the service, to have a material impact on our financial results,” the company said
  
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• Twitter removes Texas lawmaker's gun-related tweet about Beto O'Rourke - CNET

  13-09-2019 22:29
  The company says the tweet violated its policy against violent threats.
  
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• NASA remixes Ariana Grande space song for moon mission - CNET

  13-09-2019 22:24
  It was only a matter of time.
  
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• Subscription Movie Ticket Service MoviePass Officially Shutting Down

  13-09-2019 22:22 via macrumors.com
  Struggling movie ticket subscription MoviePass is finally shutting down after months of questionable policy changes and what seems like a never ending stream of negative press due to an inability to make money.In a press release shared on Friday, MoviePass parent company Helios and Matheson Analytics said that the MoviePass service would be shutting down for all subscribers on September 14, 2019 because efforts to recapitalize the service "have not been successful to date."
  At this time, the com
  
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• MoviePass closing shop after months of making service worse, but still seeking funding

  13-09-2019 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  MoviePass has given customers and investors a wild ride over the last year and a half. And that’s thanks to its unpredictable business strategy and execution rather than the entertainment it was supposed to be offering with its movie subscription service. Now, as reported by CNBC, MoviePass is almost certainly kicking the bucket tomorrow, September 14th. However, it’s still looking for a new life…more…
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• China’s Tmall already has one million iPhone 11 series preorders

  13-09-2019 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max come in midnight green, space gray, silver and gold finishes.
  Efe Udin for Gizchina:As the only third-party online store besides Apple’s official mall, Tmall Apple’s flagship store has become an important point for the new iPhones. According to Tmall official data, there are currently over 1 million interests to reserve the iPhone 11 series.
  Most of the interest reservations go for the iPhone 11 which is the cheapest in the series. From Tmall&rsquo
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro vs. Galaxy Note 10: Everything a $1,000 phone buys you - CNET

  13-09-2019 22:00
  Cameras, battery life, storage and more: Apple takes on Samsung's phones on value for money.
  
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• 2020 Cadillac CT4 wants to be the new standard of entry-level luxury - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 22:00
  The ATS is out and the CT4 is in.
  
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• Where to buy the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

  13-09-2019 21:50 via macworld.com
  
  It’s been a long time since you could only get an iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. Of course, you can always buy from Apple directly, either in-store or online.If you haven’t yet put in your order for an iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro, here’s a summary of some of the deals and promotions offered by different retailers to hel
  
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• BMW X6 Vantablack can't hide from lidar - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 21:50
  It may be the darkest black pigment in the world, but lidar still captures the vehicle.
  
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• Apple is making its iPhones last longer and that’s a good thing for both customers and the company

  13-09-2019 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have a textured matte glass back and feature the toughest glass ever in a smartphone.
  Dan Moren for Macworld:A cynic might argue that prolonging the lifetime of its smartphones runs counter to Apple’s interests. After all, the sooner iPhones break down, the sooner customers have to pony up the cash for a new one… But that argument flies in the face of reality. For one thing, if your expensive new phone breaks after a year, are you really going to
  
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• Jeep recalls Gladiator over rear driveshaft production problem - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 21:20
  There's a stop-sale on affected Gladiators with the driveshaft issue, but other models are clear for sale.
  
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• US levies sanctions against North Korean hacking groups - CNET

  13-09-2019 21:08
  The hackers are allegedly behind WannaCry, the Sony hack and a major bank heist.
  
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• Vantablack swallows everything it's painted on - CNET

  13-09-2019 21:05
  A Vantablack coating makes cars, watches, deodorant and even an entire Olympic pavilion look like they collided with a black hole.
  
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• Apple as a service: One day you’ll rent it all

  13-09-2019 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jonny Evans writes for Computerworld:With iPhone 11 ordering beginning today, the world may be waiting to join the iPhone Upgrade Program, and it is becoming clear Apple is slowly but inexorably moving to a business model in which its products and services are available for a monthly fee…
  Apple gets an income it can predict. You get access for a price you can (I hope) more easily afford, and the platform remains unfragmented.
  That’s a win/win.MacDailyNews Take: As we just wrote on W
  
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• Subaru just sold its 10 millionth car in the US - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 20:58
  It took 41 years for Subaru USA to sell its first 5 million, but just over a decade to double that.
  
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• Tesla's started its Full Self-Driving computer retrofits, report says - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 20:45
  At least one Model S owner has received a surprise FSD hardware retrofit for his car.
  
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• Apple’s iOS 13 flaw exposes all your contacts data on iPhone

  13-09-2019 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Killian Bell for Cult of Mac:A newly-discovered flaw in iOS 13 lets anyone access your contacts without your passcode.
  It takes just a few simple steps to bypass your iPhone’s lockscreen and see every phone number, email address, and physical address you have saved. But a fix is already on the way…
  The iOS 13.1 update, already available to registered developers, eliminates the issue… Apple plans to release this to everyone on September 30.MacDailyNews Take: Which, of course,
  
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• Ford's Mustang-inspired SUV boasts 300-plus mile range - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 20:34
  A new Ford website floats a figure up to 370 miles on a single charge -- in Europe.
  
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• 2020 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator experience delays, automaker says all is well - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 20:26
  A new report paints a picture of quality woes, but Ford says everything is normal.
  
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• Apple shares whimsical ads highlighting iPhone 11 Pro camera features and durability

  13-09-2019 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  After opening up preorders for its latest iPhones today, Apple has shared two new ads that highlight the durability and new camera features of the iPhone 11 Pro in a lighthearted way. Take a look at the fun “It’s tough out there” and “Triple-camera system” ads below.more…
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• Apple Disputes Goldman Sachs Analyst Report Claiming Free Year of Apple TV+ Will Impact Earnings

  13-09-2019 20:22 via macrumors.com
  Goldman Sachs this morning cut its target price for Apple's stock from $187 a share to $165 a share, claiming Apple's plans to give away free access to its upcoming Apple TV+ service will cause a "material negative impact" on earnings because of how the accounting for the service will work.
  Goldman Sachs' Rod Hall said that Apple would account for the one-year free trial as a combined hardware and services bundle discount, which would show lower hardware profit margins."We believe that Apple pla
  
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• New trailer for HBO's Watchmen takes viewers beyond the masks - CNET

  13-09-2019 20:17
  Don Johnson, Regina King and Jeremy Irons star in the upcoming series.
  
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• Apple Shares New iPhone 11 Pro Videos Highlighting Durability and Camera Capabilities [Updated]

  13-09-2019 20:08 via macrumors.com
  Following the launch of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro pre-orders, Apple today shared two new videos highlighting iPhone 11 Pro features.The first video features random objects, food, and water being hurled at the iPhone 11 Pro to demonstrate the device's increased durability.
  Apple says its new iPhones are made from a tougher glass and both the 11 and 11 Pro have improved IP68 water resistance ratings.The second video highlights the new triple-lens camera system with 12-megapixel wide, ultra wide,
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station and Solar Charger

  13-09-2019 20:05 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Jackery to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station and a Jackery Solar Saga 100W Solar Panel.Jackery offers an entire lineup of portable power supply options, and the Jackery Explorer 500, priced at $500, is one of the higher-end options available with the most power.
  The Jackery 500 features a pure sine wave AC outlet, a 12V/10A carport, and 5V/2.4A USB-A ports. It's able to power all kinds of appliance
  
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• The Goldfinch movie: An underwhelming adaptation of a masterful book - CNET

  13-09-2019 19:52
  Review: Nicole Kidman, Ansel Elgort and Finn Wolfhard star in an unsatisfying film that makes you want to go back to Donna Tartt’s 2013 Pulitzer winner.
  
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• HBO's Watchmen better give me realism -- and maybe a giant squid - CNET

  13-09-2019 19:36
  Commentary: I love the comic but barely tolerated Zack Snyder's movie. Don't let me down, HBO.
  
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• Apple offered J.J. Abrams far more than WarnerMedia, but he said no

  13-09-2019 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sources say Apple was willing to pay more than $500 million for Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, which wound up taking less money to stay with WarnerMedia.
  Lesley Goldberg for The Hollywood Reporter:After a nearly year-long courting process that saw J.J. Abrams and his wife and Bad Robot partner Katie McGrath take meetings with tech giants and traditional studios, the duo ultimately opted to take less money than they could have earned to stay with WarnerMedia.
  According to sources fam
  
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• Feral hogs reportedly headed to the US from Canada, time for more memes - CNET

  13-09-2019 19:23
  With Canadian wild hogs said to be invading Montana, is it time for a protective boar-der?
  
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• Discord drops Nitro Games catalog, citing lack of gamer interest - CNET

  13-09-2019 19:11
  The Nitro Games catalog is going away next month.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 5 Titanium Models Weigh Up to 13% Less Than Stainless Steel Models

  13-09-2019 19:05 via macrumors.com
  When the Apple Watch Series 5 lineup was introduced earlier this week, tech specs on Apple's website listed incorrect weights for the new models based on Series 4 weights. Apple has since corrected the data, providing for an accurate comparison of the new titanium casing option with stainless steel.
  40mm and 44mm titanium Series 5 models weigh 35.1 and 41.7 grams respectively, according to Apple, which is up to 13 percent lighter than the 40mm and 44mm stainless steel Series 5 models at 40.6 and
  
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• Apple’s new 10.2-inch iPad vs. the 10.5-inch iPad Air

  13-09-2019 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new iPad Air with support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard introduces high-end features and performance at a breakthrough price.
  Leif Johnson for Macworld:This week, Apple announced the seventh generation of its entry-level iPad, and it’s a weird little beast. The screen is a little larger than last year’s model, and you can now use a full-sized Smart Keyboard, but the processor remains the same and the overall design has only slightly changed…
  Let’s compare the n
  
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• Ahead of possible strike, General Motors boosts vehicle inventories - Roadshow

  13-09-2019 18:56
  The deadline to reach a deal is the end of the day on Sept. 14.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy ad uses missing iPhone 11 camera feature as bait to switch

  13-09-2019 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro feature a variety of upgrades but the biggest changes are with the phones’ new camera systems. Just as preorders have gone live for the new iPhones, Samsung has released an ad trying to tempt iPhone users to pick up the Galaxy Note 10 by highlighting a camera feature the new iPhones don’t have.more…
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• Walt Mossberg’s takeaways from Apple’s iPhone event

  13-09-2019 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Walt Mossberg discusses Apple’s lineup of new devices and his take on the company’s new services on CNBC:They did what they had to do. They caught up and, for all I know once the reviews are out, maybe they went ahead a little, on the camera stuff which they [had] fallen behind Google on, a little bit. They certainly came on strong on that and spent a lot of time on that…
  They came out with their two services [Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade] at a much lower price point that I thin
  
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• Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad is already on sale, plus Apple Watch Series 4 now $100 off and iPhone 11 deals

  13-09-2019 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s new 10.2-inch iPad is already being discounted at Amazon, while Apple Watch Series 4 is now $100 off. Plus, it’s iPhone 11 pre-order day and we have all the best deals right here for you. Hit the jump for all that and jump in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Apple Watch Series 5: How much lighter is titanium versus stainless steel?

  13-09-2019 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Watch Series 5 debuted this week with an all-new titanium case that touts a “superb strength-to-weight ratio.” Apple says the new premium material in the titanium watch is lighter than stainless steel models, but how much of a difference should you expect?more…
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• J.J. Abrams Declined Apple's $500 Million Offer Because it Would Have Restricted Bad Robot Productions to Apple TV+

  13-09-2019 17:53 via macrumors.com
  A new article by The Hollywood Reporter today sheds light on why director/producer J.J. Abrams declined a big deal with Apple, which would have seen his Bad Robot production company become one of the main creators for exclusive content on Apple TV+.
  According to sources, Abrams and his wife Katie McGrath wanted to be able to sell Bad Robot's content to other outlets. Of course, Apple wanted the company to exclusively produce shows and movies that would only be made available on Apple TV+ and now
  
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• Locate your kid, dog, suitcase or whatever with GeoZilla's $45 GPS tracker - CNET

  13-09-2019 17:51
  The real news is the cellular service pricing: As little as $2.78 per month. Plus: A bunch of 4K movies on sale for $7 each.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 13, 2019 – iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro pre-orders

  13-09-2019 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Samsung Ad Encourages iPhone Users to Switch to the Galaxy Note10 and 'Fall in Love' With Bokeh Video

  13-09-2019 17:28 via macrumors.com
  On the heels of Apple introducing the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro this week, Samsung has shared a new ad that calls on iPhone users to "switch to the Galaxy Note10" and "fall in love" with its bokeh video feature.The 15-second ad shows a man and a woman standing side by side, holding an iPhone and Galaxy Note10 respectively, as they both record a couple's marriage proposal. However, unlike the iPhone, the Galaxy Note10 is able to blur the background of the video in real time for a bokeh effect.
  
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