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• Facebook begins testing change that hides ‘Like’ counts on the web and iOS

  26-09-2019 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following similar tests for Instagram, Facebook is slowly starting to explore the idea of hiding “Like” counts on the web and mobile. As reported by Engadget, Facebook is rolling out a change to certain users that shows who Liked or otherwise reacted to a post, but not how many reactions that post received.more…
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• Apple Watch shipments expected to expand 21.8% to 34 million units in 2020

  26-09-2019 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Watch Hermès introduces an all-black version.
  Sammi Huang and Steve Shen for DigiTimes:Propelled by the availability of Apple Watch 5 and other brands’ new models, as well as price reductions of older Apple Watch devices, global smartwatch shipments are expected to grow 28.6% on year to 80.55 million units in 2020, up from 62.63 million units in 2019, according to Topology Research Institute (TRI).
  Shipments of Apple Watch alone are likely to expand 21.8% on year to 34 million
  
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• 2020 Ford Super Duty vs. Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ram HD: Heavy-duty truck wars - Roadshow

  26-09-2019 23:36
  Here’s how America’s heavy-duty haulers compare when it comes time to tackle truck stuff.
  
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• Beyond Meat burger could be coming to McDonald's - CNET

  26-09-2019 23:35
  Canadian locations are testing out the plant-based patty.
  
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• How to take timed photos with iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Camera app

  26-09-2019 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro bring some amazing camera features, but some changes might have you wondering where familiar features have been moved. Read along for how to take timed photos with the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Camera app.more…
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• The Suicide Squad: Everything we know about James Gunn's upcoming film - CNET

  26-09-2019 23:06
  Idris Elba, Nathan Fillion and John Cena will join Margot Robbie and others returning from the first movie.
  
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• DoorDash data breach affected 4.9M customers, drivers, merchants - CNET

  26-09-2019 23:06
  The food delivery service confirmed the news Thursday.
  
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• Bollinger B1 and B2 take electric vehicles into the dirt - Roadshow

  26-09-2019 23:00
  This electric truck and SUV pack some serious specs.
  
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• Facebook will begin hiding likes on Friday - CNET

  26-09-2019 22:57
  The social media giant will test hiding the number of likes, reactions and views that posts get.
  
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• Everything you need to know about instant coffee - CNET

  26-09-2019 22:42
  It's come a long way from its origins.
  
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• With ultra-wideband, Apple is looking at big expansion of HomeKit

  26-09-2019 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:A future version of HomeKit could provide the ability to control items at a socket level depending on where the user is, with Apple investigating the possibility of making electrical outlets that can provide granular control of power to devices, as well as knowing the location of nearby smartphones, tablets, and other items.
  HomeKit relies on all of the devices connecting to a central network, but while it does provide some level of geolocational awareness in its se
  
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• Amazon Echo Frames: Hands-on first impressions

  26-09-2019 22:22 via pcworld.com
  
  Alexa is moving out of the house to become a more mobile digital assistant.
  
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• Let 'the world's blackest chair' devour your derriere with darkness - CNET

  26-09-2019 22:18
  It's not Vantablack, but it's close.
  
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• HP unveils its new Chromebook x360 models - CNET

  26-09-2019 22:08
  The 12- and 14-inch Chromebooks will launch late September for $359 and $379.
  
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• Google pulls from Play Store 46 apps developed by Chinese company, says report - CNET

  26-09-2019 22:05
  It's unclear why the apps were removed.
  
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• U.S. iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro sales are strong in U.S. with longer wait times than 2018

  26-09-2019 22:01 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.
  Analysts at UBS say that Apple’s 2019 iPhones are off to a strong start in U.S. sales as the firm’s data suggests customers may have to wait longer to get hold of the iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro models than customers did for the 2018 releases…
  Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:After observing a “general bias” to the downside for iPhone sales from oth
  
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• 2020 Chevy Silverado Midnight and Rally editions go dark and sporty - Roadshow

  26-09-2019 21:42
  Take a guess as to which one features all the black accents.
  
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• Amazon's tiny Echo Flex is the only Alexa smart speaker that matters (to me) - CNET

  26-09-2019 21:38
  Commentary: Keep your fancy smart speakers. All I need is the $25 Echo Flex.
  
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• See a galaxy of new Star Wars toys from Rise of Skywalker, Mandalorian and Jedi: Fallen Order - CNET

  26-09-2019 21:37
  Dive into a sea of new Star Wars toys, coming to Force Choke your wallet on Star Wars Triple Force Friday Oct 4.
  
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• Amazon Sidewalk extends your network range, but security is already in question - CNET

  26-09-2019 21:30
  The signal protocol will help you use smart gadgets outside your home.
  
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• The New York Times’ Brian X. Chen tries to defend his idiotic, sanctimonious iPhone 11 non-review

  26-09-2019 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Brian X. Chen for The New York Times:As a tech reviewer, I’ve watched the smartphone market evolve… Despite all these market changes, many smartphone reviews, including mine, had not revised the formula that was born over a decade ago. As per tradition, we took a deep dive on the new phones, made comparisons to competing products and wrote about how much faster and better they were than their predecessors.
  Assuming the new phones were better than old ones — and when are they n
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro Max camera shoots incredibly detailed concert photography in low light

  26-09-2019 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro introduce a new Night mode feature for capturing impossible low light shots that wouldn’t be usable otherwise. The telephoto lens on new Max models also captures more light without Night mode thanks to its ƒ/2.0 aperture compared to ƒ/2.4 on iPhone XS Max.
  Both camera improvements make the iPhone 11 lineup ideal for catching a memorable photo in a dark concert venue, and the standard wide lens is no slouch. The awesome music and travel photograph
  
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• Galaxy Fold reportedly sees screen damage after just one day - CNET

  26-09-2019 21:11
  A TechCrunch reporter says his new Galaxy Fold is already having screen problems.
  
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• Amazon Echo Show 8 vs. Google Nest Hub - CNET

  26-09-2019 21:06
  Amazon is directly challenging Google's best smart display with a similarly sized, similarly priced model. Here's how the two devices stack up.
  
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• FCC pushes 5G forward with upcoming midband spectrum auction - CNET

  26-09-2019 21:04
  The agency votes to seek comment on rules for the upcoming auction of 3.5GHz spectrum, which'll likely be instrumental in 5G deployments.
  
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• GarageBand for iOS 13 updated with Dark Mode, external drive support, new sound pack, more

  26-09-2019 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released a GarageBand update for iPhone and iPad to take advantage of new features in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. The app now includes Dark Mode, the option to access files from external drives, a brand new sound pack with over 350 loops, and more.more…
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• Tesla V10 software roll out begins in US, Spotify included - Roadshow

  26-09-2019 21:00
  Spotify joins Netflix and YouTube as apps with the V10 software.
  
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• Samsung’s rebooted Galaxy Fold display damaged within 27 hours of use

  26-09-2019 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Brian Heater for TechCrunch:Samsung’s new rebooted Galaxy arrives this week with one job: it just needs to not break…
  I pulled the Fold from my pocket while standing in line at CVS after work the other day. I opened it up and spotted something new nestled between the lock screen’s flapping butterfly wings. There was a brightly colored, amorphous blob… It’s not a great look after about 27 hours with the device, considering that it wasn’t dropped on concrete,
  
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• Darkroom photo editing app updated with new iPad features, Light Mode interface, more

  26-09-2019 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Darkroom is a powerful photo editing app for iPhone and iPad that brings advanced editing features to everyone. The app has today been updated with a new Light Mode, improvements to the iPad experience, Siri Shortcuts integration, and much more.more…
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• Twitch social gaming app refreshed with new icon and fresh coat of paint

  26-09-2019 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Popular streaming platform Twitch has unveiled its new branding after working on the project over the last year. The Amazon-owned streaming platform for gamers now features a new logo, icon, font, color, and more.more…
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• Fitbit app not syncing with iPhone after upgrading to iOS 13.1? Here’s the fix

  26-09-2019 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you use a Fitbit, you may have noticed that the Fitbit app on an iPhone upgraded to iOS 13.1 will not sync with your Fitbit, complaining of a lack of Bluetooth connectivity, even though Bluetooth is on and the Fitbit is connected in Settings.
  Turning off Bluetooth and turning it back on, reconnecting the Fitbit, restarting the iPhone… all three of the most common steps to reestablish a connection fail.
  Don’t fret, there is a fix: Delete the Fitbit app from you iPhone and reinstal
  
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• You can ride an Uber Copter, here’s how - Roadshow

  26-09-2019 20:05
  There's one catch: You have to be in New York.
  
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• Apple releases security update for iOS 12, macOS Mojave, High Sierra, and Sierra

  26-09-2019 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple on Thursday released a security update for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave, High Sierra and Sierra. According to the release notes for the Mac and iOS, the update is described as follows:
  Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code executionDescription: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.
  CVE-2019-8641: Samuel Groß and Natalie Silvanovich of Google Project ZeroTo read this article in full, please click h
  
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• Amazon's plan for facial recognition laws faces skeptics - CNET

  26-09-2019 20:00
  Jeff Bezos tells reporters Amazon is working on its own facial recognition regulation. Not everyone is buying it.
  
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• Leaked image of next-gen iPhone prototype: No notch!

  26-09-2019 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Via Twitter, Ben Geskin today posted an image of a next-gen iPhone prototype that shows Apple doing away with the inelegant kludge, i.e. the notch housing the TrueDepth Camera system:One of the 2020 iPhone prototypes has 6.7-inch display with Face ID and TrueDepth camera system housed in the top bezel.
  Exclusive: One of the 2020 iPhone prototypes has 6.7-inch display with Face ID and TrueDepth camera system housed in the top bezel. pic.twitter.com/sAJE7J12ty
  — Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) Septe
  
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• 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty claims best-in-class power, payload and towing ratings - Roadshow

  26-09-2019 19:49
  1,050 pound-feet of torque, a 37,000-pound tow rating and a 7,850-pound payload max. Holy moly.
  
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• Amazon Echo Studio vs. Apple HomePod vs. Google Home Max - CNET

  26-09-2019 19:40
  We compare premium smart speakers from Google, Apple and Amazon.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 5.3.2 for Apple Watch Series 1 and 2

  26-09-2019 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released watchOS 5.3.2 for Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 devices.
  watchOS 5.3.2 provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
  For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
  https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
  Note: watchOS 6 will be available for Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 later this fall.
  
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• 2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch is a leather-lined SUV fit for royalty - Roadshow

  26-09-2019 19:30
  All hail the return of the king.
  
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• Vaping: The deaths, illnesses and controversies over the past year - CNET

  26-09-2019 19:28
  Get up to date on the acute issues tied to vaping.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 12.4.2 for older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch 6G

  26-09-2019 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released iOS 12.4.2 which includes improvements, provides important security updates, and is recommended for all users.
  iOS 12.4.2 (Build 16G114) is for:
  • iPad Air (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,1)• iPad iPad Air (Cellular) (iPad4,2)• iPad iPad Air (China) (iPad4,3)• iPad iPad mini 2 (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,4)• iPad iPad mini 2 (Cellular) (iPad4,5)• iPad iPad mini 2 (China) (iPad4,6)• iPad iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,7)• iPad iPa
  
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• Instapaper for iOS adds Dark Mode support, expanded ‘Tweet Shot’ feature

  26-09-2019 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following the release of iOS 13 last week, read-it-later service Instapaper for iOS has been updated to take advantage of the new features. Instapaper now supports system-level Dark Mode and offers several performance improvements.more…
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• 2020 iPhone rumors: The notch might be gone for good

  26-09-2019 19:12 via macworld.com
  
  The 2019 iPhone models haven’t even been officially announced yet, and we’re already starting to see reports about what will be in the 2020 iPhones. We’ve compiled the most notable ones here, but take these with a big grain of salt. Even if these reports are accurate representations of what suppliers are saying, or come from moles within Apple itself, the company’s plans can and do change. There’s still plenty of time before the design and features have to be total
  
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• Apple releases iOS 12.4.2 for iPhones and iPads dropped by iOS 13

  26-09-2019 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today has released iOS 12.4.2 for a handful older iPhone and iPad models that were not updated to iOS 13 last week. The update includes .more…
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• Apple releases full official trailer for Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’

  26-09-2019 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released the full official trailer for Apple TV+ series For All Mankind.
  For All Mankind is created by Emmy Award winner Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica), Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi.
  Told through the lives of NASA astronauts, engineers and their families, For All Mankind presents an aspirational world where NASA and the space program remained a priority and a focal point of our hopes and dreams.
  For All Mankind stars Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Wrenn Schmidt, Shant
  
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• Tidal's Roku channel brings hip-hop and R&B to your TV - CNET

  26-09-2019 19:00
  The music subscription service is now available on Roku devices -- and includes over 250,000 music videos.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 5 hides the biggest changes inside the 40mm version

  26-09-2019 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  A teardown of the Apple Watch Series 5 yesterday revealed that the internals are mostly the same as the Series 4. iFixit has now given the 40mm Apple Watch Series 5 the teardown treatment, and it turns out that it houses some major battery changes compared to last year’s model.more…
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• OnePlus joins the TV game with Q1 series, but it's only available in India - CNET

  26-09-2019 18:46
  The phone-maker's first OnePlus TVs are out.
  
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• 10.2-inch iPad stock available at Apple Stores, free financing through carriers for cellular models, more

  26-09-2019 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s 7th-gen 10.2-inch iPad officially started arriving to customers yesterday who preordered early, just after iPadOS 13.1 was released. While shipping times are up to a couple of weeks out now for online orders, some Apple Stores have the new iPad in stock. Meanwhile, carriers are offering free financing for the cellular models of the 10.2-inch iPad.more…
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• Uber app redesign puts Eats front and center - CNET

  26-09-2019 18:45
  From the home screen, you'll now have the option of hailing a ride or ordering food.
  
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