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• Apple’s strategy for a new budget iPhone SE 2 has to be perfect

  08-02-2020 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For months now, rumors have predicted that Apple will announce a new budget iPhone, expect to start at less than $500, which may or may not be called either “iPhone SE 2” or “iPhone 9.”
  Apple’s iPhone 5cMark Sullivan for Fast Company:One source believes the new phone will likely sell at $399, roughly the same price as the first iPhone SE. Analysts say Apple needs a lower-cost device to have a better chance of competing in the Indian market, which is huge but also ac
  
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• Get the Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360 for $116 - CNET

  08-02-2020 21:52
  
  This one appliance does the work of a toaster oven, air fryer, dehydrator and more, and right now you can save 53% when you buy one from Kohl's.
  
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• This fitness tracker helps identify when your cat might be sick - CNET

  08-02-2020 21:39
  
  Chonky cats beware. The PurrSong Pendant measures you cat's activity and sleep and notifies you when something is off.
  
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• Moto G hands-on: Motorola just announced two budget phones, and one has a stylus - CNET

  08-02-2020 21:08
  
  We go hands-on with the new Moto G Power and its behemoth battery, and the Moto G Stylus, which is basically a budget Galaxy Note 10.
  
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• Safeguard your browsing privacy with IPVanish for $48 per year - CNET

  08-02-2020 20:42
  
  This speedy VPN is 67% off and includes 250GB of free SugarSync cloud storage.
  
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• Best last-minute Valentine's Day gifts: Roses, Tidal, Baby Yoda, heart-shaped eggs and more - CNET

  08-02-2020 19:54
  
  There's just a week before the year's most romantic greeting card-inspired holiday. If you waited too long, here are some gifts you can still get in time.
  
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• Chargeasap Flash Charger for $149 preorder special (+ iPhone 11 Giveaway)

  08-02-2020 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chargeasap is setting its new portable Flash Charger apart from the competition with a 150W total output with 100W available from the USB-C PD port alone. The company says that makes it the “world’s fastest charging power bank.” It also features wireless charging, can charge four devices at once, and is available now for $149 as a preorder special.
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• Doctor Strange 2 script getting a rewrite from Loki showrunner - CNET

  08-02-2020 19:37
  
  Michael Waldron also wrote for Rick and Morty.
  
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• Kia Cadenza quietly rolls into 2020 with small updates - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 18:02
  
  Kia's big, soft Cadenza is still a lovely sedan.
  
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• How to tell if your ISP is throttling your internet speed

  08-02-2020 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Are you sure your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is an ethical one? Here’s how to tell if your ISP is throttling your internet speed.
  David Priest for CNET:
  with last year’s Supreme Court ruling on net neutrality, ISPs can still throttle your internet, limiting your broadband if you’re streaming more YouTube or Hulu than they want, and providing slower connections to websites owned by their competitors. Luckily, there’s a solution to some of these problems: the Virtual P
  
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• China government blocks restart of Foxconn plants due to coronavirus

  08-02-2020 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn’s plan to restart production on February 10th has been blocked by the government in China due to worries surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, the Nikkei Asian Review has learned.
  Lauly Li, Coco Liu and Cheng Ting-Fang report for Nikkei Asian Review:Public health experts in Shenzhen informed Foxconn, which trades as Hon Hai Precision Industry, that its factories there face “high risks of coronavirus infection” after conducting on-site inspections
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra rumors: New colors, 5G guaranteed, $850 price - CNET

  08-02-2020 17:13
  
  From 5G and camera specs to a giant battery inside, here's what we've grokked about Samsung's first flagship phone for 2020.
  
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• The Dynaudio Xeo 2 wireless speakers are audiophile-worthy and are now 54% off - CNET

  08-02-2020 17:06
  
  We loved these speakers when they were priced at $1,500. Now you can pick up a pair for $679.
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Fit is the $69 fitness-tracker deal of the year - CNET

  08-02-2020 17:00
  
  Save $30 and get automatic workout-tracking, heart-rate monitoring and more.
  
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• Turn your peephole into a smart doorbell with a Ring Peephole Cam for just $110 - CNET

  08-02-2020 16:55
  
  It's a Ring smart video doorbell that replaces your peephole -- but you can still use the peephole for peeping the old-fashioned way.
  
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• iPhone 9 pricing: Another report corroborates $399 starting price

  08-02-2020 16:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We could be just around a month away from the official announcement of Apple’s long-rumored iPhone 9. Ahead of that unveil, rumors continue to circle around the device’s pricing and how it will fit into Apple’s lineup. This week, a new report from Fast Company corroborates that the iPhone 9 price will start at $399.more…
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• How to run your first marathon in 26 steps - CNET

  08-02-2020 16:30
  
  Training, fuel, hydration, gear -- get up to speed on marathon basics.
  
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• WhatsApp for iOS starts beta testing Dark Mode support ahead of public release

  08-02-2020 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In addition to the Facebook app, WhatsApp for iOS remains one of the biggest applications for iPhone that does not support Dark Mode. That looks like it will soon change, however, at least according to the latest beta version of the application.more…
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• Top Stories: iOS 13.4 Beta, iPhone 'CarKey' Leak, New Apple TV?

  08-02-2020 15:00 via macrumors.com
  
  The first week of February brought quite a bit of Apple news and rumors, led by a fresh set of operating updates entering the beta testing process. The star of the show was the iOS 13.4 beta, which included a number of new features and tweaks, as well as some hidden signs of Apple's upcoming plans. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Apple was granted an interesting patent this week covering a hinge mechanism for devices with folding displays, while the Wuhan coronavirus
  
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• Making the Grade: Why Code.org curriculum replaced Swift Playgrounds in my coding classes

  08-02-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  I am in the midst of my third year of teaching coding at my school to nine and ten years old students, and I made a significant change this year after reflecting over the last two cycles. As I began lesson planning over Christmas break, I made a list of what I liked about Swift Playgrounds and what I didn’t like. As I began to think through it, I realized that what I didn’t like about Learn to Code 1 in Swift Playgrounds was how quickly the difficulty went up. By class five, student
  
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• Instant Pot's new Air Fry Lid adds another dimension to the popular pressure cooker - CNET

  08-02-2020 15:00
  
  Just when you thought it couldn't do anything else, Instant Pot gets an accessory lid that puts a new spin the countertop cooker.
  
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• Coronavirus fears put MWC phone event in a tough spot - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:30
  
  The trade group behind the Barcelona mobile show says the event must go on, but not all attendees agree. At least three companies have dropped out so far.
  
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• Where trains are born: Touring the Siemens Mobility factory - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00
  
  Many of the locomotives, railcars and trams used throughout the US are built in a huge factory in Northern California. Here's how.
  
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• Trains and trams come to life at the Siemens Mobility factory - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00
  
  Locomotives, railcars and trams in use all across the US are built in a huge factory outside Sacramento, California. Here's a look inside.
  
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• This weird new Google app turns Pixel 3As into dumb phones. I lasted 5 hours - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00
  
  A quest to digitally detox sheds an unexpected light on personal safety.
  
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• The strange, thorny and sometimes sleazy origins of 11 tech terms you use every day - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00
  
  Words don't always mean what you think they mean, especially in the rapidly changing world of technology.
  
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• Samsung pares back MWC presence on coronavirus concerns - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00
  
  The smartphone giant won't be sending as many executives to the world's largest mobile conference as in years past, but as of Friday, it still planned to attend.
  
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• 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Chicago Auto Show and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 14:00
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Feb. 8.
  
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• Mythic Quest: This Apple TV Plus comedy could be the next Silicon Valley - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00
  
  The co-creators and actor F. Murray Abraham talk about the new season, and what could come in Season 2.
  
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• Mythic Quest: Apple TV+'s gaming industry comedy could be the next Silicon Valley - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00
  
  The co-creators and actor F. Murray Abraham talk about the new season, and what could come in Season 2
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip rumors: Hideaway hinge and $1,400 price takes aim at Motorola Razr - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00
  
  Samsung's first foldable flip phone could turn out to be quite the Motorola Razr rival. Here's everything we know.
  
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• Best AirPods Pro accessories for 2020: Cases, wireless in-flight transmitters and chargers - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00
  
  The AirPods Pro may be an accessory for your iPhone, but there are plenty of accessories for Apple's popular true wireless earbuds.
  
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• AirPower is still dead (RIP) but Apple might have an alternative in the works - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00
  
  Rumors point to a new wireless charging pad, although it probably won't be able to charge multiple devices like the AirPower did.
  
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• Rumored S20 Ultra wouldn't be the first with a 108MP camera. But are more megapixels better? - CNET

  08-02-2020 12:30
  
  The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 also has not four, but five rear cameras.
  
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• Don't buy the new Razr just yet. At least wait until you see the Galaxy Z Flip - CNET

  08-02-2020 12:00
  
  Commentary: Motorola's impressive 2020 reboot of the Razr as a foldable phone is here. But don't make it your next phone unless you know the caveats.
  
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• A foldable iPhone? Apple might be making moves to follow Razr and Galaxy Z Flip - CNET

  08-02-2020 12:00
  
  A new patent gives us a glimpse of what a foldable iPhone would look like and how it could avoid some of the mistakes of its competitors.
  
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• The Lincoln Corsair is quiet and confident - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 11:00
  
  Far more than just an MKC with a different name, this utility vehicle feels like it was cut from the same cloth as the larger Aviator and Navigator.
  
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• Report: China delays Foxconn plans to restart iPhone production due to ongoing coronavirus concerns

  08-02-2020 10:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Chinese authorities have told Foxconn that it cannot open its iPhone production factories on February 10, as reported by Nikkei.
  Reuters previously said that any additional delays would have a significant impact on Apple’s iPhone sales. The company depends on Foxconn factories to assemble iPhones in the quantities it requires; if the company can’t make them, Apple can’t sell them.more…
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• Oscars 2020 predictions: 1917, Parasite, Joker, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - CNET

  08-02-2020 08:31
  
  The race is well and truly on between 1917 and Parasite at this year's golden statue awards.
  
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• 2020 Jeep Wrangler JPP boasts over 200 special parts - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 06:01
  
  The limited-edition Wrangler gets a catalog of Jeep and Mopar parts.
  
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• Nvidia drops out of MWC 2020 over coronavirus worries - CNET

  08-02-2020 04:04
  
  LG and Ericsson had already said they wouldn't be attending this year's edition of Mobile World Congress, the world's largest mobile trade show.
  
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• Facebook's accounts on Twitter and Instagram were hacked - CNET

  08-02-2020 01:33
  
  Hackers used a third-party platform, Twitter said.
  
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• Valentine's Day gift ideas for the passionate home cook - CNET

  08-02-2020 01:10
  
  Keep them happy with kitchen gear.
  
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• US lawmakers propose a new, nationwide EV charging network in new bill - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 01:09
  
  Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) and Andy Levin (D-Michigan) want to make it easier than ever to drive an EV.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter under pressure to remove edited video of Pelosi ripping up Trump's speech - CNET

  08-02-2020 01:03
  
  Some Democrats say the video is misleading. Twitter and Facebook say it doesn't violate their rules.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter called on to ax edited clip of Pelosi tearing Trump speech - CNET

  08-02-2020 01:03
  
  Some Democrats say the video is misleading. Twitter and Facebook say it doesn't violate their rules.
  
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• The best heart-shaped kitchen accessories to pump up your Valentine's Day - CNET

  08-02-2020 00:35
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 00:35
  
  The new Sonata Hybrid is a looker with a cool solar roof, but can it stand up to tough competition from Honda's and Toyota's efficiency-heavy-hitters?
  
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• Apple's stores in China to remain closed due to coronavirus - CNET

  08-02-2020 00:28
  
  Most will stay closed through at least Feb. 14.
  
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• Apple's Chinese stores to remain closed due to coronavirus - CNET

  08-02-2020 00:28
  
  Most will remain closed through Feb. 14.
  
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