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• Mazda wants to help keep your 1st-gen Miata on the road - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 23:55
  And it's doing that by offering 1,100 restoration parts, all made in Japan, and all for the NA MX-5.
  
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• Mario Kart Tour races to 129m downloads in first month - CNET

  28-10-2019 23:31
  It couldn't blue shell its way past Pokemon Go, though.
  
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• Hyundai's juicing up its Veloster N Performance concept for its date at SEMA - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 23:26
  The hot hatch is getting some fancy aftermarket jewelry to make it stand out in Vegas.
  
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• Cinderblock, the fat cat who hates workouts, paws her way into world's heart - CNET

  28-10-2019 23:09
  "Cinderblock is Twitter's cat now," one fan said of the fluffy feline who's become a motivational meme.
  
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• 50 single-function kitchen gadgets you didn't know you wanted - CNET

  28-10-2019 23:09
  Do you have some extra room in your kitchen?
  
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• Facebook sues hosts behind hacking sites that it says target the social network - CNET

  28-10-2019 23:06
  The tech giant is using copyright laws in an effort to stop Facebook phishing pages and hacking operations.
  
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• T-Mobile adds 1.7M subscribers as 5G launch and Sprint merger loom - CNET

  28-10-2019 23:04
  T-Mobile continues to grow ahead of what is shaping up to be a busy end of 2019 for the carrier.
  
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• New Superman & Lois Lane TV series flying over to The CW - CNET

  28-10-2019 22:44
  The Man of Steel and his better half are getting their own standalone series.
  
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• iOS 13: How to use custom fonts on iPhone and iPad

  28-10-2019 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  One of the features debuting with iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 that hasn’t received much attention since its announcement at WWDC is the ability to use custom fonts on iPhone and iPad. The feature is limited for now, but follow along for how to get going with custom fonts on iOS and iPadOS.more…
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• Waymo trials self-driving cars without human backup drivers - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 22:34
  The rides are limited in nature but have only passengers onboard.
  
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• Some users experiencing bricked HomePod after updating to iOS 13.2 [Update: pulled]

  28-10-2019 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: Apple has pulled the HomePod update temporarily whilst it works on resolving the bricking issue. Users are being advised not to factory reset their HomePods if they were already updated to 13.2.
  Apple today released iOS 13.2 alongside a new version of HomePod Software with features, including multi-user support and Handoff. Now some users are reporting that their HomePod has been bricked after updating to iOS 13.2, following the Apple Music and Beats 1 outage.more…
  
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• Some users experiencing bricked HomePod after updating to iOS 13.2

  28-10-2019 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released iOS 13.2 alongside a new version of HomePod Software with features, including multi-user support and Handoff. Now some users are reporting that their HomePod has been bricked after updating to iOS 13.2, following the Apple Music and Beats 1 outage.more…
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• Apple’s HomePod gets big update

  28-10-2019 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Place HomePod anywhere in the room. It automatically analyzes the acoustics, adjusts the sound based on the speaker’s location, and separates the music into direct and ambient sound. Direct sound is beamed to the middle of the room, while ambient sound is diffused into left and right channels and bounced off the wall. So your music sounds amazing, wherever you are in the room.
  Filipe Espósito, 9to5Mac:Apple today is releasing the HomePod 13.2 software update with several new feature
  
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• Volkswagen's new Golf cars will use V2X to talk to each other wirelessly - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 22:32
  The vehicular communication tech has been slow to arrive -- and now two very different standards are competing. VW likes the Wi-Fi version, not the 5G version.
  
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• Spooky space shots show creepy side of the cosmos - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:55
  Space is a vast, dark place full of cackling witch's heads, spiders, leering sun faces and body parts tucked into the soil of Mars.
  
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• 5 Apple AirPods Pro alternatives that cost less - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:46
  Only one offers active noise cancellation, but let's figure out if that's really important.
  
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• Tiny, mysterious asteroid is likely the solar system's smallest dwarf planet - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:40
  (10) Hygiea is classified as an asteroid... but maybe not for much longer.
  
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• Uber sues Los Angeles to keep scooter location data private - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:37
  The ride-hailing company doesn't want to share everything with the city's government.
  
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• 2020 Mazda6 packs a lot of standard gear with small price increase - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 21:25
  In what other base models do you find rain-sensing windshield wipers?
  
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• AirPods Pro are $249 and might actually fit in your ears, available Oct. 30 - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:21
  The newly designed wireless earbuds​ will be available in stores on Wednesday.
  
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• Microsoft warns Russian hackers could target the 2020 Olympics - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:20
  Anti-doping authorities are experiencing cyber attacks from Strontium/Fancy Bear.
  
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• Hyundai fuel cell semi concept makes the Tesla Semi look boring - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 21:18
  Called the HDC-6 Neptune, it's a pretty great-looking thing.
  
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• Google stumbles on earnings as it deals with outside turmoil - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:16
  Google's got another problem.
  
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• T-Mobile adds 1.7 million subscribers as 5G launch and Sprint merger loom - CNET

  28-10-2019 21:12
  T-Mobile continues to grow ahead of what is shaping up to be a busy end of 2019 for the carrier.
  
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• Impossible Burger vs. beef: Which is better for the environment? - CNET

  28-10-2019 20:55
  Replacing your usual burger with a plant-based version might not have as big an impact as you thought.
  
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• Facebook employees criticize company's policy that lets politicians lie in ads - CNET

  28-10-2019 20:42
  In a letter obtained by The New York Times, some employees give the social network's policy a big thumbs down.
  
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• Federal task force officers are getting body-worn cameras - CNET

  28-10-2019 20:41
  State, local and tribal officers will gain access to the cameras while working with Feds under a DOJ pilot.
  
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• PSA: Apple Music and Beats 1 currently down for some users [U]

  28-10-2019 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: All issues with Apple Music, Beats 1 and Radio Stations have now been fixed according to Apple.
  Some users are reporting today a problem with Apple Music and other related services, such as Beats 1 and Radio Stations. According to Apple’s System Status webpage, these services have been experiencing problems for a few hours and the situation has not yet been fixed.more…
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• Nissan's next-generation dual-motor EV will be a 'breakthrough' - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 20:13
  The Japanese automaker says it will soon introduce a new electric vehicle with much improved acceleration, cornering and braking.
  
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• UAW turns to Ford after sealing new labor deal with GM - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 20:10
  That leaves Fiat Chrysler as the union's final automaker to bargain with.
  
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• This is the best Call of Duty Modern Warfare deal right now - CNET

  28-10-2019 20:08
  The lowest price you're likely to find on the hottest game of the season.
  
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• HomePod update adds multi-user support, ambient sounds, Handoff, and sleep timers

  28-10-2019 20:08 via macworld.com
  
  Apple released iOS 13.2 today. HomePod uses a sort of customized version of iOS, and is updated through the Home app on an associated iPhone. So HomePod updates are often associated with iOS updates, and the HomePod update that comes with iOS 13.2 is particularly impactful. This update brings several of the features that Apple has long promised for its smart speaker, and which its competitors have enjoyed for years. The official release notes lists them quite concisely:
  iOS 13.2 provides s
  
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• The 16-inch MacBook Pro: Everything we know about Apple’s rumored jumbo laptop - CNET

  28-10-2019 19:42
  Rumors suggest that we may see a major redesign sometime before Black Friday.
  
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• FCC to ban Huawei and ZTE gear from federal subsidy program - CNET

  28-10-2019 19:39
  The agency is also looking to require rural carriers to rip and replace their Huawei and ZTE gear and ways to fund that effort.
  
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• Fortnite maker sues game tester for allegedly leaking Chapter 2 event - CNET

  28-10-2019 19:38
  The lawsuit argues he broke an NDA by posting about the new content on Twitter.
  
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• What’s the difference in AirPods and AirPods Pro? Here’s how size, price, and features compare

  28-10-2019 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple just released AirPods Pro with a list of impressive features including active noise cancellation, Transparency mode, in-ear design with multiple tips, wireless charging case, and water and sweat resistance. Read on for an AirPods Pro vs. AirPods gen 2 comparison on features, price, size, weight, and more.more…
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• Volkswagen creates autonomy division for self-driving cars - Roadshow

  28-10-2019 19:32
  VW believes autonomous-car tech will be available at a wide scale for commercial vehicles come the mid-2020s.
  
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• NASA Hubble telescope eyes creepy space 'face' for Halloween - CNET

  28-10-2019 19:09
  Boo! NASA and ESA's space telescope looked out into the cosmos and found two glowing eyes staring back.
  
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• Apple TV Plus early reviews: Are the new shows any good? - CNET

  28-10-2019 19:01
  Check out our reviews of Apple's new streaming titles The Morning Show, See and For All Mankind.
  
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• Apple's iOS 13.2 brings Deep Fusion, AirPods Pro compatibility - CNET

  28-10-2019 18:54
  IPhone users have some new features to try out.
  
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• First look at unreleased Apple Smart Battery case for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max

  28-10-2019 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  We mentioned before that code in iOS 13 strongly suggested Apple’s plans to release its official Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Today’s release of iOS 13.2 confirms that and provides us a first look at the new cases.more…
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• New Grudge trailer is out, and it's terrifying - CNET

  28-10-2019 18:33
  The reboot keeps multiple elements of the 2004 original.
  
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• iOS 13.2 has been released with Deep Fusion, Siri privacy controls, new Emoji, and more

  28-10-2019 18:26 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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• Exclusive: Apple planning ‘AirTag’ name for Tile-like tracker accessory

  28-10-2019 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’ve been hearing rumors and seeing evidence about an Apple Tile-like device for tracking personal items. Now, with the release of iOS 13.2, we can confirm that this device will be called “AirTag”.more…
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• Apple's AirPods Pro are $249, add noise cancellation and might actually fit in your ears - CNET

  28-10-2019 18:06
  The newly designed wireless earbuds​ will be available in stores on Wednesday.
  
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• Apple releasing HomePod software update with promised voice profiles, Handoff features, much more

  28-10-2019 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today is releasing the HomePod 13.2 software update with several new features, including multiple users support, Handoff and Ambient Sounds. The update was announced in June at WWDC 2019, but was postponed until October.more…
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• Review: Beats Solo Pro on-ear headphones blend AirPods features with Studio noise cancellation

  28-10-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Beats Solo Pro is the the biggest upgrade to the Solo line of on-ear headphones since Apple bought Beats five years ago. While the evolved $299 ‘Pro’ version carries a $100 premium over Solo3 Wireless, Solo Pro includes active noise cancellation found in Beats Studio3 Wireless for $50 less.
  Other new features include Transparency for hearing ambient noise through the headphones, controlling power by folding each side, and Apple’s new H1 wireless chip that first debuted with se
  
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• iOS 13.2 now available with Deep Fusion, new emoji, Siri privacy settings, more

  28-10-2019 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: Apple has also released iOS 12.4.3 today. The company says “iOS 12.4.3 provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.” It is available for iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2/3, and iPod touch 6th-gen.
  Apple today is officially releasing iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2 to the public. This comes after beta testing throughout the month. iOS 13.2 includes the new Deep Fusion camera technology for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, new emoji, and more. tvOS 13.2
  
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• Facebook's new health tool will remind you to get preventive care - CNET

  28-10-2019 18:00
  The social network's health tool will roll out in the US.
  
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