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• AT&T looking to ditch DirecTV, report says - CNET

  18-09-2019 23:51
  Reports say AT&T is looking to sell off the service.
  
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• Galaxy Fold redesign: See what it's like in the wild - CNET

  18-09-2019 23:48
  How Samsung's foldable phone is better the second time around.
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro camera and Night mode praised by travel photographer Austin Mann [Gallery]

  18-09-2019 23:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ahead of Friday’s release of the iPhone 11 Pro, travel photographer Austin Mann has shared his early thoughts on the new camera hardware. Mann offers praise for the iPhone 11’s new Night mode and the super wide-angle lens, and outlines some features he still thinks are missing.more…
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• Macworld reviews Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac review: Metal makes this one for the gamers

  18-09-2019 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  With Parallels Desktop, you can run Windows, Linux and other popular operating systems and applications on your Mac without rebooting. Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac includes: Support for DirectX 11, leveraging macOS Catalina innovations, additional Mac integration points, new virtualized hardware, performance increases and lots more.
  J.R. Bookwalter for Macworld:For those who spend as much time in a Windows virtual machine as they do native macOS, Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac is a godsend thanks
  
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• California governor signs gig-worker bill that could upend Uber, Lyft as we know them - CNET

  18-09-2019 23:22
  "The need to create lasting economic security for our workforce demands action, " Gov. Gavin Newsom says. "Assembly Bill 5 is an important step."
  
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• See creepy deepfake Vladimir Putin interviewed live at MIT conference - CNET

  18-09-2019 23:21
  MIT Technology Review editor shows off deepfake tech that can be used in real time. Hope you speak Russian.
  
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• NASA still searching for India's Chandrayaan-2 Vikram moon lander - CNET

  18-09-2019 23:15
  The mystery of the moon lander lingers as NASA examines images of the targeted landing site.
  
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• Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to meet with policymakers about internet regulation - CNET

  18-09-2019 23:09
  Zuckerberg has called for more government regulation.
  
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• Early iPhone 11 reviews, Apple Arcade, your hot takes, and more

  18-09-2019 23:00 via macworld.com
  
  The early reviews of the iPhone 11 are out; are Apple’s new phones winners? Apple Arcade is here. Plus, your hot takes! That and more are all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is episode 668 with Leif Johnson, Roman Loyola, and Michael Simon.Listen to episode 668To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro cameras are the best ever on a smartphone

  18-09-2019 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, the most powerful and advanced smartphones ever, feature a triple-camera cluster
  Daniel Howley, Technology Editor, Yahoo Finance:Apple’s new iPhones are here, and outside of their drastically improved batteries, and faster performance, the biggest upgrades to the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are their cameras. And boy, are they something special.
  I took the iPhone 11 Pro out on the town to give its camera a test drive, and the res
  
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• Bob Iger: If Steve Jobs Were Alive, We Would Likely Have Combined Apple and Disney

  18-09-2019 22:45 via macrumors.com
  Disney CEO and former Apple board member Bob Iger has a new book coming out later this month, and ahead of its release, Vanity Fair has shared some key excerpts about Steve Jobs, who was Iger's close friend.When Iger first took over as CEO of Disney, the relationship between the two companies was strained due to Jobs' disagreements with Michael Eisner and the end of a deal that had seen Disney releasing Pixar films.Steve Jobs and Bob Iger. Image credit: Paul Sakuma/A.P. Photo
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• Bob Iger says Apple and Disney were on a path to merge under Steve Jobs

  18-09-2019 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last week, it was announced that Disney CEO Bob Iger was resigning from Apple’s board of directors as the two companies prepare to compete in the streaming media industry. Iger today shared a new excerpt from his upcoming memoir, which dives deeper into his relationship with Steve Jobs.more…
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• T-Mobile lashes out against Verizon's 5G rollout - CNET

  18-09-2019 22:33
  The "verHIDEzon" ad campaign launched Wednesday with billboards, a Twitter account and a website.
  
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• LG Innotek to supply 3D Time of Flight modules for Apple’s next-gen iPhones and iPads in 2020, sources say

  18-09-2019 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Selfie Scenes use the TrueDepth camera system on iPhone and the new iPad Pro to allow users to record themselves against fun and immersive, animated backdrops.
  Gijong Lee for The Elec:LG Innotek will be supplying 3D Time of Flight (ToF) modules for Apple’s next generation iPads and iPhones in 2020, according to industry sources on Sept. 16… ToF is to be applied to the iPad Pros to be launched in March next year, and the iPads set for release later in September…
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• Create a deepfake of your own voice with this podcast tool - CNET

  18-09-2019 22:21
  Podcasting software Descript uses AI to copy your voice and make audio edits without rerecording.
  
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• Apple: 75% of Apple Watch buyers haven’t owned a previous model

  18-09-2019 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Watch Series 5 comes in a new case material made of titanium.
  Todd Haselton for CNBC:I’ve been testing the new $399 Apple Watch Series 5, which launches this Friday. I’ve been testing it for a week, and while it offers marginal upgrades over last year’s model, it’s the new one everyone should buy.
  Apple has said that 75% of Apple Watch buyers haven’t owned a previous model. So, unlike iPhones, the story isn’t about whether people should upgrade from last
  
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• Comcast's Xfinity Flex is now free for internet-only customers - CNET

  18-09-2019 21:49
  That means free streaming access to more than 10,000 movies and shows.
  
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• Apple's PR Chief Steve Dowling Departing, Phil Schiller to Take Over on Interim Basis

  18-09-2019 21:48 via macrumors.com
  Apple's vice president of communications, Steve Dowling, is leaving the company after 16 years, reports Recode.Dowling in 2014 took over from Katie Cotton, Apple's former PR lead who left the company. Since then, he's been running Apple's PR team.
  Dowling first joined Apple in 2003, serving as Apple's head of corporate public relations under Katie Cotton until assuming the vice president position after Cotton's departure.In a memo to staff, Dowling this week said that "it's time" and that he pla
  
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• Apple communications VP Steve Dowling departing company next month

  18-09-2019 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s vice president of communications is departing the company next month. According to a memo obtained by Vox, Steve Dowling has informed his staff at Apple that he plans to leave after 16 years at Apple. Phil Schiller will take over on an interim basis.more…
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• DOT announces the remaining eight grants in its ADS Demonstration program - Roadshow

  18-09-2019 21:33
  The grants total around $60 million and focus on specific issues like ADS systems in rural areas.
  
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• What time will Apple release iOS 13 on Thursday?

  18-09-2019 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  iOS 13, Apple’s latest and greatest operating system (and, after using the betas, it truly is a great OS) for your iPhone arrives on Thursday, September 19th.
  David Murphy for Lifehacker:While Apple hasn’t published an official launch time for iOS 13, odds are good that the company will follow the same convention as previous updates. That means the update should go live right around 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET).MacDailyNews Take: Good luck, everyone!Apple Watch users can also look for watc
  
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• Facebook Portal refresh: 7 things you need to know in 2019 - CNET

  18-09-2019 21:19
  Facebook expands its smart home reach with a refresh that includes two new devices.
  
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• The weirdest star in the galaxy could be circled by a 'melting moon' - CNET

  18-09-2019 21:17
  Boyajian's Star is ripping an orphaned satellite to shreds, according to the latest hypothesis.
  
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• This one Galaxy Fold flaw hurts. Hurts bad. - CNET

  18-09-2019 21:01
  If you have a beard, you may want to think twice about Samsung's folding phone.
  
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• Should you upgrade to iPhone 11 Pro if you have an iPhone XS?

  18-09-2019 21:01 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.
  You might want an iPhone 11 Pro if you have an iPhone XS, and there are very strong reasons to upgrade, but the 2018 iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are still great phones. AppleInsider looks at the specific use-cases where you may want to upgrade.
  William Gallagher and Andrew O’Hara for AppleInsider:No question, you will get much better battery life per day with an iPhone
  
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• Deepfake 'Putin' interviewed live at MIT conference - CNET

  18-09-2019 20:52
  MIT Technology Review editor shows off deepfake tech that can be used in real time.
  
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• Hurricane Humberto shows off titanic 'tail' in NASA image - CNET

  18-09-2019 20:46
  Humberto is really stretching out across the Atlantic as it eyes Bermuda.
  
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• T-Mobile's Sprint merger now opposed by 18 attorneys general - CNET

  18-09-2019 20:40
  Pennsylvania has joined the fight.
  
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• New York and Salt Lake are about to become 5G test-bed cities - CNET

  18-09-2019 20:33
  The newly named "Innovation Zones" will get city-scale testing of advanced wireless technologies like 5G.
  
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• S5 chip powering Apple Watch Series 5 is identical to S4 in Apple Watch Series 4

  18-09-2019 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Watch Series 5 features the Always-On Retina display
  After perusing Xcode code, developer Steve Troughton-Smith has confirmed that Apple’s S5 processor in the Apple Watch Series 5 is identical to the S4 processor in the Apple Watch Series 4, with no performance improvements.
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:That’s not a surprise as Apple mentioned no changes to the chip during its September 10 event and there’s no mention of speed or performance increases in the Apple Watch mark
  
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• A Princess Bride remake is inconceivable, Westley says - CNET

  18-09-2019 20:21
  You want to remake this movie? Prepare to die.
  
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• Xcode Confirms All 2019 iPhones Feature 4GB RAM, S5 Apple Watch Chip Identical to S4

  18-09-2019 20:05 via macrumors.com
  There was some mixed information about the RAM in the new 2019 iPhone models, which has led to confusion over the course of the last week.Benchmarks of the new iPhones have continually listed 4GB of RAM in all iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max devices, but a rumor sourced from a certification database suggested there was 6GB RAM in the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max.
  That led to speculation that perhaps some higher-end capacities might have had 6GB RAM, but it's now been made clear, both through regu
  
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• Mitsubishi's Tokyo Motor Show hybrid concept might be a roofless SUV - Roadshow

  18-09-2019 19:44
  The company says this SUV concept will use a plug-in hybrid powertrain and an electric four-wheel-drive system.
  
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• Apple applies to trademark ‘Slofie’

  18-09-2019 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Slofies” are Apple’s name for slow-motion selfies, a feature that’s new to the iPhone 11 models.
  Jacob Kastrenakes for The Verge:On Friday, Apple applied for a US trademark on “Slofie,” potentially giving the company control over the word’s usage.
  Slofies are Apple’s name for slow-motion selfies, a feature that’s new to the iPhone 11 models. The phones’ front camera can now record video at 120 frames per second, which when slowed down,
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 92 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

  18-09-2019 19:39 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced three years ago in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.Safari Technology Preview release 92 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for JavaScript, WebGPU, SVG, Images, Web API, Service Workers, WebRTC, IndexedDB, Web Inspector, Accessibility, and Security.
  The new Safari Techno
  
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• Galaxy Fold: My first day with Samsung's new and improved foldable phone - CNET

  18-09-2019 19:36
  I bought the Samsung Galaxy Fold this morning. Here's what the update has done to the foldable phone.
  
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• Apple wants to trademark the iPhone 11 'slofie' - CNET

  18-09-2019 19:33
  Cupertino files trademark application for its term for slow-motion video software found in the iPhone 11.
  
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• Apple-Owned Shazam Updated With Dark Mode Ahead of iOS 13 Launch

  18-09-2019 19:33 via macrumors.com
  Shazam, the song discovery app owned by Apple, was today updated to add Dark Mode support ahead of tomorrow's iOS 13 launch.Following the update, Shazam will be displayed in Dark Mode whenever Dark Mode on an iPhone is enabled.Shazam in Light Mode on left, Dark Mode on right
  Today's Shazam update also allows users to long press on any track in the app to add it to a favorite streaming app or share it with friends. Swiping two fingers on a list of tracks will also now select them to allow them to
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 054: “A whole wardrobe full of hats”, with special guest David Barnard

  18-09-2019 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  David Barnard, creator of apps like Launch Center Pro, joins John and Rambo for a special indie development edition of the show. The pros and cons of being indie, how and when to outsource tasks to others, and much more. Also, the state of inter-app communication on iOS, the power of customizable UIs, and what makes us excited about the iPhone 11 Pro.
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• iOS 13.1: Beta 4 has been released for developers and public beta testers

  18-09-2019 19:26 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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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 18, 2019 – Apple Watch Series 5 reviews

  18-09-2019 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Shazam iOS app updated with Dark Mode support and new multi-touch gesture for iOS 13

  18-09-2019 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s music recognition and lyrics discovery app, Shazam, is out today with an update ahead of the iOS 13 public release tomorrow that brings support for Dark Mode, new gestures, and more.more…
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• Facebook to update Portal policy on what data it collects about you - CNET

  18-09-2019 19:19
  It's always wise to read the fine print.
  
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• Apple Seeds tvOS 13 Beta 11 to Developers and Public Beta Testers

  18-09-2019 19:09 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded eleventh beta of an upcoming tvOS 13 update to developers and public beta testers, one week after seeding the tenth beta and more than two months after unveiling the tvOS 13 software at the Worldwide Developers Conference.Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the new tvOS 13 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV via a profile that's installed using Xcode.
  tvOS 13 introduces an updated Home screen aimed at making it easier to discover new co
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 to Developers and Public Beta Testers

  18-09-2019 19:05 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming iPadOS and iOS 13.1 update to developers and public beta testers, one week after seeding the third beta and a few weeks after seeding the initial iOS 13.1 beta.iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center or over-the-air after the proper profiles have been installed.
  Apple in late August released the first iOS 13.1 beta, which came as a surprise because Apple has never released a point update for software that's not
  
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• The Verge reviews Apple Watch Series 5: ‘The best smartwatch; in a completely different league’

  18-09-2019 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Watch Hermès introduces a color block band with Della Cavalleria print, and an all-black version.
  Dieter Bohn for The Verge:Compared to the Series 4, the Series 5 has only a few minor updates. Chief among them is a new always-on screen. Compared to the rest of the smartwatch market, the Apple Watch Series 5 is in a completely different league.
  I love the always-on screen on the Series 5. Apple’s implementation is better than other smartwatches I’ve used for two reasons:
  
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• Facebook Portal would be great for my kid, but then I have to trust Facebook - CNET

  18-09-2019 19:00
  Commentary: After years of scandal, it's a tough ask to bring a Facebook-connected camera into my home.
  
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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: October 2019 - CNET

  18-09-2019 19:00
  The Breaking Bad movie, Big Mouth, Schitt's Creek and more!
  
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• Ad Astra: How Brad Pitt's space movie grappled with its end, the moon's color, Trump - CNET

  18-09-2019 18:58
  Director James Gray launches his cosmic epic despite a disagreement over the ending, your space myths and US Space Command.
  
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• Apple releasing fourth iOS 13.1 developer beta today

  18-09-2019 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today is releasing the fourth developer beta of iOS 13.1 to testers. This comes after the release of the third developer beta last week. iOS 13.1 will be officially released later this month on September 30th.more…
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