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• Facebook is 'addictive, bad for us,' says Salesforce CEO - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:57
  Marc Benioff says the social media platform needs to be "held accountable for propaganda."
  
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• Thor 4: Love and Thunder: Korg returns, Natalie Portman is Thor, release date and more - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:41
  Everything you need to know about the upcoming Thor movie is right here!
  
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• Volvo wants to be climate-neutral by 2040 - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 23:31
  The Swedish automaker is taking a multipronged approach to reducing its environmental impact.
  
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• NASA images of Mars machines from above show off orbiter's amazing eyes - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:30
  The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter catches sight of the Curiosity rover and InSight lander going about their business.
  
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• Fortnite Chapter 2 delivers a number of new features

  16-10-2019 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s time to welcome the popular battle royale game, Fortnite Chapter 2, which has added a number of new features with a recent update.
  Brent Dirks for App Advice:The battle bus will drop you onto a new island with 13 unique locations to explore while mowing down enemies.
  You can also hit the water as the game has added the ability to swim, fish, cruise around on motorboats, and more.
  Fortnite is free to download for the iPhone or all iPad models. There are in-app purchases available.
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• Tech startups team up with the United Nations to tackle worldwide hunger - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:22
  Solutions range from an electricity-free refrigerator to a no-soil platform for growing food in "impossible places."
  
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• 2020 Bentley Flying Spur production kicks off, but there's still time to save up - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 23:20
  Refinance the house, rethink your unborn child's college fund or something else -- the Flying Spur goes on sale next year.
  
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• Netflix says new competition from Apple and Disney might actually help its business

  16-10-2019 23:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’re just two weeks away from the launch of Apple TV+, and Netflix today reported its earnings for the third quarter of 2019. In the accompanying letter to shareholders, Netflix acknowledges the looming threat of Apple’s streaming service, but says it’s not too worried.more…
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• Google Stadia gets Nov. 19 release date: What we know about price, games and speed requirements - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:03
  Google's eagerly anticipated cloud-gaming service is only a month away. Here's what to expect.
  
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• VW thinks EVs give the brand an opportunity for a new 'magic moment' - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 22:55
  The ID 4 electric SUV will debut in February and start at around $33,000 before incentives.
  
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• Next Honda Fit teased though US prospects aren't jazzy - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 22:49
  Honda of Europe teased the tiny hatchback, called the Jazz there, and the US division is keeping quiet.
  
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• AnandTech’s in-depth iPhone 11 review says the A13 processor is twice as fast as the competition

  16-10-2019 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  AnandTech is out today with its full review of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. As usual, the site’s review includes a detailed look at the performance of the new devices. This year, Apple touted that the new A13 processor would be 20% faster than the A12, a claim now corroborated by AnandTech.more…
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• Stranger Things helps rescue Netflix from its worst subscriber-growth nightmares - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:30
  As the "streaming wars" intensify, Netflix faced questions about its future after reporting its first drop in US streaming subscribers three months ago.
  
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• Momentum investors are now buying shares of Apple, Amazon and Netflix

  16-10-2019 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nigam Arora for MarketWatch:Earnings season has started. Wall Street is bullish on the first phase of President Trump’s trade deal with China. The stock market is near highs after rising for a decade. At a time like this, it’s important to pay attention to the other side of the story.
  Here’s the key question for technology investors: “Should you buy, add, sell, trim or even short-sell specific technology stocks now?”
  The best tool to answer the question is to look a
  
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• The UN World Food Program is looking for a unicorn to help end hunger by 2030 - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:23
  HBO's Silicon Valley turned startups "saving the world" into a punchline. These small companies are actually trying to do it.
  
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• iPhone 11 Review — a camera-centric follow-up to the iPhone XR [Video]

  16-10-2019 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last year I stated that the iPhone XR was the phone that most iPhone users should buy, so it should come as no surprise that the follow-up to the XR comes with a similar recommendation in our iPhone 11 review.
  The iPhone 11 is, for all intents and purposes, a more powerful and more feature-filled iPhone XR. Its flagship feature, a second camera with an ultra-wide focal length, is a noteworthy upgrade for camera enthusiasts, and its $699 starting price, which is $50 cheaper than its predecessor,
  
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• Twitter, you'll crimp world leaders' tweets? Good luck with that - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:09
  Commentary: Social media is at the center of media and politics, but its plan to get ready for what might come in 2020 seems weak. Let's ask Twitter’s CEO about it -- together.
  
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• Sheryl Sandberg donates $2.5M to the ADL to fight hate and bias - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:59
  The money from the Facebook COO will be used by the Anti-Defamation League to support anti-hate education programs, research and advocacy.
  
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• Fat Pikachu and other giant Pokemon revealed for Sword and Shield - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:58
  Pokemon is showing off its Gigantamax monsters and their new moves.
  
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• UAW and GM reach proposed tentative agreement to end strike - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 21:55
  Until a meeting on Thursday, however, the strike will continue.
  
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• U.S. FCC approves $26.5 billion T-Mobile and Sprint merger

  16-10-2019 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Reuters:T-Mobile US Inc’s proposed $26.5 billion tie-up with Sprint Cor won formal approval from the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday in a vote split along party lines, two sources told Reuters.
  Chairman Ajit Pai and two Republican commissioners voted to approve the deal while two Democratic commissioners voted against it, the sources said.
  The U.S. Justice Department approved the deal in July.
  Under the Justice Department deal, the companies would divest Sprint’s prepa
  
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• Macworld's November Digital Magazine: iPhone 11 Pro reviewed

  16-10-2019 21:25 via macworld.com
  
  Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld digital magazine. In the November issue
  In the November issue we review Apple’s latest and greatest phone yet: the iPhone 11 Pro. Find out why it’s the best iPhone ever. We also reviewed the iPhone 11: A hard to beat combination of price, features, and quality.Also
  
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• Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards showcase hilarious, heartwarming images - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:07
  First place went to an image showing the last moments of a marmot's life as a fox prepares to lunge at it.
  
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• See winning wildlife photography pictures and marvel at the animal world - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:07
  From marmots to squid, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition celebrates creatures great and small.
  
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• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite tracked users' locations even when they weren't using the app - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:03
  The company behind Pokemon Go and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite says an Android bug led to the data collection.
  
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• Hyundai Grappler concept is a hardcore, off-road Veloster - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 21:01
  The automaker will have this design study on display at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.
  
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• Apple, Facebook face off over posh NYC office space

  16-10-2019 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uh, we’re gonna need to move your desk downstairs into Storage B. We have some new people coming in and we need all the space we canget. (Image: Office Space (1999), 20th Century Fox)
  Lois Weiss for the New York Post:Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook is facing off with Tim Cook’s Apple over posh Manhattan office digs slated to open next year inside a grandiose former post office, The Post has learned.
  As The Post exclusively reported in September, Zuckerberg’s social media compa
  
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• Taika Waititi's Korg is coming back for Thor: Love and Thunder - CNET

  16-10-2019 20:51
  The director's much-loved video game-playing alien will be back.
  
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• Hubble snaps haunting portrait of interstellar comet Borisov - CNET

  16-10-2019 20:41
  "No one knows where it came from," said NASA.
  
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• T-Mobile's Sprint merger officially approved by FCC - CNET

  16-10-2019 20:28
  But the carriers are still facing opposition from 18 state attorneys general.
  
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• Is the threat of U.S. tariffs making Apple’s iPhone demand look better than it actually is?

  16-10-2019 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tae Kim for Barron’s:On Tuesday, KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst John Vinh said positive signals coming from Asian suppliers of iPhone parts may be due to preparation for tariffs that could take effect in December, rather than better demand trends.
  “It remains unclear to us whether the increased demand from the supply chain is end-demand-driven as our latest carrier survey results continue to indicate demand is largely ‘OK’ and ‘in line’ with expectations, whi
  
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• All plug-in Volvos will be part of the Recharge line - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 20:15
  Volvo hopes to increase its electrified vehicle sales to 20% by the end of 2020.
  
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• T-Mobile and Sprint merger officially gets green light from FCC, only one obstacle remains

  16-10-2019 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The long-running saga of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger deal could be close to an end. After receiving the approval of the DOJ back in July, the two carriers have gotten the official go-ahead from the FCC today. Signs are pointing to the deal being sealed but there is one more roadblock to overcome.more…
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• How to use Sign in with Apple

  16-10-2019 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Signing into apps and websites is easier and more private with Sign In with Apple.
  Sign in with Apple is the fast, easy, and more private way to sign into apps and websites using the Apple ID that you already have.
  When you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating app or website, it means you can set up an account and sign in with your Apple ID. Instead of using a social media account, or filling out forms and choosing another new password, just tap the Sign in with Apple button, revie
  
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• Dinosaur Fossils Lego set lets you unearth your inner paleontologist - CNET

  16-10-2019 20:01
  This one's for dino and science loving kids (and kids at heart).
  
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• Exclusive: our favorite All-Clad cookware is up to 70% off right now - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:46
  Plus free shipping during this exclusive Cookware Week sale.
  
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• Pixel 4 and every Made by Google 2019 announcement: Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, Google Stadia - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:45
  Along with the Pixel 4 phone, we got a preview of the new Pixel Buds, Nest Mini, Nest Wifi and a new $649 Chromebook, the Pixelbook Go.
  
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• 2020 Yaris is Toyota's brand-new small hatchback - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:41
  Here it is, Toyota's latest and greatest five-door hatch, the 2020 Yaris. If you live in North America, no, you can't have one.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback revealed in Japan - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:41
  This subcompact five-door will offer big-car features like an available hybrid powertrain, swiveling seats and even electrically operated all-wheel drive.
  
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• Apple Music, App Store, iCloud, Apple.com, and Other Services Experiencing Issues [Resolved]

  16-10-2019 19:34 via macrumors.com
  While not yet reflected on Apple's system status page, a number of Apple services are currently experiencing downtime or slow performance, including the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and the iTunes Store. Apple's website is also experiencing some issues, including its developer portal being unavailable right now.
  The issues span multiple countries and extend to Apple's Mail and TV apps. Not every user is affected, so your mileage may vary as Apple works through its server issues. We'll update
  
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• How to make subtasks and sublists with Reminders in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina

  16-10-2019 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Reminders app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac got a big upgrade with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina. One of the handy new features is the option to create nested to-dos (and lists, too). Follow along for how to make subtasks and sublists with Reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the latest software.more…
  The post How to make subtasks and sublists with Reminders in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• AnandTech reviews Apple’s iPhone 11/Pro family: Impressive performance and efficiency

  16-10-2019 19:31 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
  Andrei Frumusanu for AnandTech:Last year the A12 had some extremely impressive GPU improvements and it was the first time that Apple had been able to very clearly jump ahead of Qualcomm in terms of performance and efficiency. I didn’t have as large expectations for the A13 this year as a follow-up, but Apple was very much able to impress and improve by greater margins t
  
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• iOS 13.2: Beta 3 is now available with new emojis, Siri privacy controls, and interface improvements

  16-10-2019 19:30 via macworld.com
  
  After an awkward iOS 13 and 13.1 release schedule, punctuated by two rapid-fire bugfix releases (iOS 13.1.1 and 13.1.2), Apple is ready to move on to iOS 13.2. The big new feature in 13.2 is the Deep Fusion computational photography upgrade for the camera in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. During its big September event to debut the phones, Apple promised this update is coming “this fall” and showed off its prowess in mid-to-low light with what can only be described as a &ldqu
  
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• Brits' porn habits safe for now as UK finally ditches ill-fated porn block - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:27
  Prudes, avert your eyes. The porn is here to stay.
  
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• Volvo offers a year of free charging with plug-in hybrids - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:13
  To help encourage emissions-free driving, Volvo's giving buyers a big kickback when it comes to charging costs for its new plug-in hybrid.
  
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• 2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the brand's first EV - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:05
  The all-electric XC40 will go on sale in late 2020, and will start around $50,000 with incentives.
  
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• Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  16-10-2019 19:02 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released the third betas of upcoming iOS and iPadOS 13.2 updates to developers, just under a week after seeding the second betas and three weeks after the release of iOS 13.1.iOS and ‌iPadOS‌ 13.2 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or over the air after the proper developer profiles have been installed.
  iOS 13.2 introduces Deep Fusion for the cameras in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models. Deep Fusion is a new image processing system that uses the A13 B
  
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• The Apple icons you see today have surprisingly ancient roots

  16-10-2019 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sarah Todd for Quartz:In the early 1980s, Apple asked a young artist named Susan Kare to design some graphics for its forthcoming personal computer, the Macintosh. Kare had never worked in the tech industry and didn’t have any experience with computers. But she had a background in a variety of art forms, from mosaics to needlepoint, and a PhD from New York University, having written her dissertation on the use of caricature in sculpture. As it turned out, this diversity of experience was e
  
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• Japanese airline wants robots to travel in your place - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:01
  Why leave home for a long, tedious trip when you can send a robot surrogate?
  
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• Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 13.2 Update to Developers

  16-10-2019 19:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 13.2 update to developers for testing purposes, just under a week after seeding the second tvOS 13.2 beta and three weeks after releasing the tvOS 13 update.Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the new tvOS 13.2 developer beta can be downloaded onto the ‌Apple TV‌ via a profile that's installed using Xcode.
  tvOS updates have historically been minor in scale, focusing on under-the-hood bug fixes and improveme
  
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