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• Federal court strikes down FCC effort to relax media ownership rules - CNET

  23-09-2019 23:52
  The Third Circuit once again chastises the agency for not considering how local media consolidation will affect women and minorities.
  
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• Amazon's Alexa event: Here's everything we want to see - CNET

  23-09-2019 23:46
  Amazon loves to surprise us with at least a couple of curveballs at its yearly September showcase. Here's what we'll be watching for.
  
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• Fortnite season 10: Matchmaking update, bots and Batman crossover event - CNET

  23-09-2019 23:39
  Time to level up.
  
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• 51% of iPhone users to buy a new iPhone this year, compared with 69% last year – survey

  23-09-2019 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  An annual survey by Piper Jaffray finds that the percentage of iPhone users willing to upgrade to new models this year declined from last year despite the lower average selling price.
  Lauren Feiner for CNBC:Buyer interest in Apple’s latest iPhone lineup is lower than last year despite a more affordable price, an annual survey by Piper Jaffray found.
  While Apple’s new iPhone 11 starts at $699, $50 less than last year’s iPhone XR, customers may be holding out for 5G models that t
  
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• Google Maps adds cute little UFO icon to Area 51 searches - CNET

  23-09-2019 23:25
  "We click in peace."
  
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• Google Play Pass launches subscription service with 350 games and apps for Android - CNET

  23-09-2019 23:20
  The service includes games and other types of apps.
  
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• How to use burst mode with iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro cameras

  23-09-2019 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro bring some fantastic camera upgrades, including a new ultra-wide angle lens, Night mode, and more. However, there are changes to how some previous features work. Follow along for how to use burst mode with the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro cameras.more…
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• First developer beta of watchOS 6.1, ninth macOS Catalina beta now available

  23-09-2019 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s beta testing continues unabated as the company makes available the first developer test version of watchOS 6.1, and the ninth beta of macOS Catalina.
  Mike Wuerthele for AppleInsider:The test version comes a week after the company released watchOS 6 for the Apple Watch Series 3 and newer.
  It isn’t presently clear if there are any new features in the watchOS 6.1 beta. This version of the beta does support the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2, though.
  The macOS Catalina beta ap
  
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• Cats really do give a damn about their caregivers, scientists say - CNET

  23-09-2019 22:54
  Dog lovers can quit lording it over us now.
  
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• Amazon earbuds might have fitness features, report says - CNET

  23-09-2019 22:49
  The company is rumored to be working on Alexa-powered wireless earbuds.
  
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• Porsche wants to take passengers on a virtual reality experience - Roadshow

  23-09-2019 22:37
  Flying through a separate world in 3D? Yeah, Porsche wants to make that happen.
  
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• Apple’s TestFlight beta testing app adds support for Dark Mode in iOS 13

  23-09-2019 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s beta testing app TestFlight has today been updated with support for Dark Mode. The update comes following last week’s release of iOS 13, which includes support for a system-wide Dark Mode.more…
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• You can now get a Gorilla Glass windshield for your F-150 - Roadshow

  23-09-2019 22:03
  Aftermarket glass company Hyperformance is offering Gorilla Glass windshields in partnership with Corning.
  
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• How to decide if AppleCare worth the price

  23-09-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bradley Chambers for 9to5Mac:Is AppleCare worth the price? Is AppleCare good value? These are questions I get asked a lot this time of year… I’ve never bought AppleCare on a device, and I’ve never regretted it.
  Over the years, I’ve owned many Apple devices. It started with the 2004 PowerBook G4, then 2008 MacBook, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone X, multiple other Mac laptops, and numerous iPads. Personally, I’m not one to carry a lot
  
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• Twitter now lets all iPhone users pin favorited lists to the timeline

  23-09-2019 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  After opening up access for the home timeline Lists feature to let users more easily follow their interests earlier this summer, Twitter is rolling out access for all iOS users today.more…
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• Why vaping is so addictive, according to doctors - CNET

  23-09-2019 21:52
  It’s more than nicotine that keeps you coming back for more.
  
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• Mazda patent application suggests it may have RX-9 in mind - Roadshow

  23-09-2019 21:46
  It's not concrete evidence, but boy, does this seem like it's intended for a sports car.
  
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• Apple has created iPhone 11 for Everyman

  23-09-2019 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPhone 11 advances the most popular smartphone in the world with meaningful innovations that touch areas customers see and use every day.
  Apple’s 2019 iPhone 11 is a standout that has enough new features that it’s going to tempt people who would otherwise have gone for the more expensive models, AppleInsider writers say.
  William Gallagher and Andrew O’Hara for AppleInsider:Whether you bought it because you just needed a new phone, or you upgraded because you wanted the latest h
  
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• Indonesia fires turn sky a horrifying blood red - CNET

  23-09-2019 21:17
  "This is Earth, not planet Mars."
  
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• Might Tesla have a million-mile battery in the works? New evidence supports claim - Roadshow

  23-09-2019 21:16
  Elon Musk said one was coming, and a research paper seems to confirm its existence.
  
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• Report: Amazon’s AirPods competitors to pack fitness tracking features, cost less than $100

  23-09-2019 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Earlier this year, a report suggested that Amazon is developing an AirPods competitor with Alexa built-in. Now, a new report from CNBC offers more details on those earbuds, as well as a new Echo speaker.more…
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• iPhone 11 Pro Max screen secures ‘highest ever A+ grade’ in DisplayMate lab testing

  23-09-2019 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max come in midnight green, space gray, silver and gold finishes.
  Dr. Raymond M. Soneira for DisplayMate:The iPhone 11 Pro Max is Apple’s third generation flagship smartphone, with an OLED display that follows the highly acclaimed second generation iPhone XS Max and first generation iPhone X.
  As we will show in detail below, the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a number of notable improvements over the iPhone XS Max including:
  · 17% higher Peak Brightness of 821
  
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• See iPhone 11 Pro’s 4K camera in action with impressive footage from Sequoia National Park

  23-09-2019 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  We saw an impressive video last week demonstrating the 4K video that the iPhone 11 Pro’s new camera system can capture with a journey through Tokyo from filmmaker Andy To. Today, we’ve got some more impressive 4K cinematic footage that shows off the stunning video results made possible with the iPhone 11 Pro’s ultra wide camera.more…
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• SpaceX Starship's new fins bode well for Elon Musk and his Mars rocket - CNET

  23-09-2019 21:00
  Starship Mk1, a cross between a Dragon, Falcon and a skydiver, is coming together quickly in Texas.
  
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• Twitter bans financial scams in new policy - CNET

  23-09-2019 20:54
  Don't believe every tweet you read.
  
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• Feds to investigate Jeep Wrangler over vehicle frame concerns - Roadshow

  23-09-2019 20:51
  After numerous complaints, NHTSA has opened an investigation into alleged frame and steering issues.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 23, 2019 – Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11, more

  23-09-2019 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G selling faster than any other 5G phone, analyst says - CNET

  23-09-2019 20:22
  The phone's $1,299 price tag isn't keeping customers away.
  
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• The Google Home Max smart speaker ties its all-time-low price: $212 - CNET

  23-09-2019 20:15
  For a limited time, you can save $87 on Google's robust HomePod rival.
  
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• Australia is getting serious -- and seriously high-tech -- about catching distracted drivers - Roadshow

  23-09-2019 20:10
  The Australian state of New South Wales is rolling out new cameras designed to catch you on your phone while you're driving.
  
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• Made in America: Apple to build new, insanely powerful Mac Pro in Texas after securing tariff relief

  23-09-2019 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The latest generation Mac Pro will be manufactured in the same facility in Austin, Texas where Mac Pro has been made since 2013.
  As part of its commitment to US economic growth, Apple today confirmed that its newly redesigned Mac Pro will be manufactured in Austin, Texas. This latest generation Mac Pro, which was unveiled at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference in June, will begin production soon at the same Austin facility where Mac Pro has been made since 2013.
  The new Mac Pro w
  
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• 15 video games that are fun (and secretly educational) for your kids to play - CNET

  23-09-2019 20:00
  Just because it's a video game, doesn't mean it can't teach your kids something.
  
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• iFixit shares fun iPhone 11 and 11 Pro internal and x-ray wallpapers

  23-09-2019 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  In what has become a tradition after tearing down the latest iPhones, iFixit has shared some neat wallpapers including an internal shot and an x-ray view of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max.more…
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• Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox join the fight against climate change - CNET

  23-09-2019 19:40
  It'll be a cleaner future for gaming.
  
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• Alexa can now recognize objects - CNET

  23-09-2019 19:39
  A new Show and Tell feature on Echo Show devices can recognize some objects.
  
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• iPhone 11 sales beat market expectations in Taiwan; robust sales expected in the coming months

  23-09-2019 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  A transformative triple‑camera system that adds tons of capability without complexity. An unprecedented leap in battery life. And a mind‑blowing chip that doubles down on machine learning and pushes the boundaries of what a smartphone can do. This is the first iPhone powerful enough to be called Pro.
  Max Wang and Steve Shen report for DigiTimes:Initial sales of Apple’s iPhone 11 lineup in Taiwan have beat market expectation and are expected to continue enjoying robust sales in
  
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• Two reports surface of potential iOS 13 payment method security flaw

  23-09-2019 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has iOS 13.1 ready for release tomorrow to fix some performance and reliability issues with iOS 13 but we’ve also heard two reports of what users think could be an iOS 13 payment method security flaw.more…
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• iPhone 11 Pro vs. iPhone XS: Night mode and camera comparison

  23-09-2019 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max come in midnight green, space gray, silver and gold finishes.
  Patrick Holland for CNET:At first glance it would be easy to dismiss the iPhone 11 Pro as an iPhone XS with an extra camera on the back. But on closer inspection Apple actually made tweaks to its photography software chemistry to give photos a more natural look. There is also a Night Mode that completely transforms the iPhone into a low-light picture machine… To test all these changes and imp
  
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• Amazon reveals more on Amazon's Choice picks, but senator unimpressed - CNET

  23-09-2019 19:07
  The product recommendations program has been criticized for potentially steering customers to buy inferior goods.
  
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• Apple releases first developer beta of watchOS 6.1 today

  23-09-2019 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: Apple has also released macOS Catalina beta 9 to developers.
  Apple today has released the first developer beta of watchOS 6.1 to testers. This comes after the release of watchOS 6 to the public last week for Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple Watch Series 4.more…
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• BMW ad hints in-car sex is part of our self-driving future - Roadshow

  23-09-2019 18:44
  The racy ad implies anything will be possible with self-driving cars -- even sex.
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro Super Retina XDR display rated best smartphone screen with ‘highest ever A+ rating’ from DisplayMate

  23-09-2019 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple touted that the iPhone 11 Pro features the best display it has ever produced, the Super Retina XDR display, that sets new records for smartphones. Now DisplayMate is out today with its highly detailed review and has given Apple’s Super Retina XDR its “highest ever A+ grade” and given it the “Best Smartphone Display Award.”more…
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• Apple's Mac Pro manufacturing will stay in US, thanks in part to tariff reprieve - CNET

  23-09-2019 18:32
  Apple's powerful, premium computer will still be manufactured in the US.
  
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• After federal break, Apple will keep Mac Pro made in the USA - CNET

  23-09-2019 18:32
  Apple’s powerful, premium computer will still be manufactured in the US.
  
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• Disney Plus: Launch dates, prices, preorders, movies and shows to expect - CNET

  23-09-2019 18:30
  Disney's $7 rival to Netflix will stream its big-budget movies and exclusive original shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and its own studios.
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro durability test shows improvements in back glass, more [Video]

  23-09-2019 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’ve already seen the iPhone 11 Pro be put through several different drop tests, but now JerryRigEverthing is out with his annual durability test of the new device. Here’s how well the iPhone 11 Pro was able to hold up.more…
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• Snap reportedly kept file on Facebook called 'Project Voldemort' - CNET

  23-09-2019 18:15
  FTC investigators are reportedly talking with Facebook's competitors as part of an antitrust probe.
  
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• Arlo unveils Pro 3 Camera System with 2K HDR recording + HomeKit on the way

  23-09-2019 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today Arlo has officially announced its Pro 3, the latest addition to its expanding roster of home surveillance systems. Looking to lessen the gap between its Pro and Ultra cameras, this new release comes with some notable enhancements. Headlined by a wider field of view than its predecessors, Arlo’s latest brings automatic pan and zoom, HDR recording, and more to the Pro lineup. Hit the jump for additional details.more…
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• Take $200 off iPad Pro, Apple Watch Series 4 deals, and Powerbeats Pro are 20% off

  23-09-2019 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new week starts off with huge discounts on iPad Pro, alongside Apple Watch Series 4 deals, and the latest Powerbeats Pro colorways. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• iPhone 11 teardown reveals Apple’s A13 Bionic chip and much more

  23-09-2019 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s iPhone 11 torn down.
  Apple’s iPhone 11 introduces a powerful dual-camera system, offering an intuitive camera experience with the highest quality video in a smartphone and Night mode for photos. iPhone 11 is powered by the A13 Bionic chip to perform the most demanding tasks, while getting through an entire day on a single charge, and is designed to withstand the elements with improved water resistance.
  Whitson Gordon for iFixit:For the first time ever, Apple released three ne
  
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