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• Amazon Echo continues to dominate U.S. smart speaker market share

  10-02-2020 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amazon, which already holds a dominant position in the US smart speaker market, will continue to dominate U.S. smart speaker market share through 2021, with approximately 70% of total US smart speaker users expected to use an Amazon Echo device, according to eMarketer’s latest estimates.
  eMarketer:This year, 69.7% of US smart speaker users will use an Echo, down slightly from 72.9% last year. By comparison, 31.7% of smart speaker users will turn to Google-branded devices, and 18.4% will us
  
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• Teachers and students take note: Get Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements for just $30 - CNET

  10-02-2020 23:51
  
  This potent creative combo usually costs as much as $100, but proof of academic eligibility can save you 70% for a limited time.
  
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• Best cheap true wireless earbuds in 2020: Top AirPods alternatives for $100 or less - CNET

  10-02-2020 23:38
  
  Looking for an AirPods alternative that costs a lot less? Here are some truly wireless budget models worth considering.
  
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• Nasdaq climbs to record as investors look past coronavirus

  10-02-2020 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 clinched closing records on Monday as investors took heart in mostly solid U.S. fourth-quarter corporate earnings and looked beyond concerns about the coronavirus outbreak’s potential disruption to global supply chains. The Nasdaq Composite Index finished at a record 9,628.39.
  Joy Wiltermuth and Sunny Oh for MarketWatch:The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 174.31 points to end at 29,276.82, a gain of 0.6%. The S&P 500 index advanced 24.38 points, o
  
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• Prime Day 2020 preview: The 50 weirdest deals we've ever seen - CNET

  10-02-2020 23:34
  
  Amazon Prime Day really is one of the strangest sales on the internet. These items are proof.
  
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• Sony paid $229 million for Insomniac Games - CNET

  10-02-2020 23:32
  
  The maker of games including Ratchet and Clank and Marvel's Spider-Man is now wholly owned by Sony.
  
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• VW working on electric ID 4 R performance crossover and Alltrack wagon - Roadshow

  10-02-2020 23:14
  
  Volkswagen's ID 4 crossover isn't out yet and its R performance division is already brainstorming an R version.
  
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• Safeguard your browsing privacy with crazy cheap deals from IPVanish and NordVPN - CNET

  10-02-2020 22:59
  
  IPVanish is 67% off and includes 250GB of free SugarSync cloud storage. Or get three years of NordVPN for 70% off and get a second plan for free.
  
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• NASA budget proposal soars to $25B, with half that for moon and Mars campaign - CNET

  10-02-2020 22:56
  
  The proposed 2021 funding targets lander systems, moon surface activities and robotic Mars missions, but removes support for STEM engagement.
  
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• Night Mode Photo Shared by MacRumors Reader and Photographer Makes it Into Apple Ad

  10-02-2020 22:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Abdul Dremali, a MacRumors reader who goes by Advil on the MacRumors forums, shared a Night Mode image captured with one of Apple's newest iPhones on the forums back in September 2019.The photo depicted a lighthouse and a sky full of stars, as Dremali is an astrophotographer. Apple spotted Dremali's image after it was featured on the forums and recently used it in a new video showing off Night Mode.
  Dremali has shared several ‌Night Mode‌ photos on the MacRumors forums and on his websi
  
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• 'Reaper of death' tyrannosaur was a massive meat-munching monster - CNET

  10-02-2020 22:33
  
  The dashing dinosaur is now the oldest tyrannosaur species discovered in Canada.
  
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• Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 public beta

  10-02-2020 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Five days after the release of the macOS Catalina 10.15.4 developer beta, Apple today released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 to public beta testers. Beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program will be able to download the new ‌‌macOS Catalina‌‌ beta through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper profile.
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  Juli Clover for MacRumors:The ‌macOS Catalina‌ 10.15.4 update introduces Screen Time Com
  
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• Foreign hackers are targeting more US government agencies, report says - CNET

  10-02-2020 22:01
  
  Hacking: the counterintelligence tool of choice.
  
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• NASA gets $25B in funding from White House to land on the moon and Mars - CNET

  10-02-2020 22:00
  
  The 2021 funding targets lander systems, moon surface activities and robotic Mars missions, but removes support for STEM engagement.
  
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• Amazon's new head of entertainment led Hulu to its first big Emmys - CNET

  10-02-2020 21:59
  
  Mike Hopkins spearheaded Hulu's prestige original shows like The Handmaid's Tale, which won the first outstanding-drama Emmy for any streaming service.
  
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• Amazon Continues to Dominate U.S. Smart Speaker Market

  10-02-2020 21:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon's Echo speakers continue to be the most popular smart speakers in the United States, and will remain in the dominant spot through at least 2021, according to new smart speaker user estimates shared today by eMarketer (via TechCrunch).An estimated 69.7 percent of U.S. smart speaker users will use an Amazon Echo product in 2020, a number that's down slightly from the estimated 72.9 percent of smart speaker owners who used an Echo in 2019. In 2021, Amazon is estimated to see another small dr
  
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• Apple denied bid for rehearing in VirnetX patent case

  10-02-2020 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Group FaceTimeOn Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a request by Apple that it reconsider a split decision it issued on November 22 in the long-running litigation which upheld a finding that Apple iPhones infringed VirnetX patents relating to secure communications technology, FaceTime, in particular.
  Jan Wolfe for Reuters:In the November ruling, a three-judge panel of the court voided a jury’s calculation that Apple should pay $503 million for in
  
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• Best Apple Watch deals for 2020: Every Series 5 model is on sale at Amazon - CNET

  10-02-2020 21:29
  
  Get the 44mm GPS or cellular model for $44 off Apple's list price.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Beta of Upcoming macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Update to Public Beta Testers

  10-02-2020 21:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Catalina 10.15.4 update to its public beta testing group, with the new public beta coming five days after the release of the first developer beta.Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program will be able to download the new ‌‌macOS Catalina‌‌ beta through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper profile.
  Those who want to be a part of Apple's beta testing program
  
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• Bluetooth-Based Occupancy Sensor RoomMe Now Supports Siri Shortcuts

  10-02-2020 21:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Intellithings today announced that its Bluetooth-based smart home occupancy sensor RoomMe now supports Siri Shortcuts.
  RoomMe, successfully funded on Indiegogo in 2017, leverages the unique Bluetooth signature of a person's smartphone or smartwatch to identify who that person is and which room they are in, and automatically adjust settings such as temperature, lighting, music, and more to that person's preferences.Now, RoomMe users can create a Siri Shortcut to manually execute "charms" on deman
  
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• JVC's monster 70-inch 4K UHD TV just dropped to $520 - CNET

  10-02-2020 21:16
  
  Stocked with Roku goodness, it's even cheaper now than it was before the big bowl game.
  
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• This $230 JBL wireless speaker with Google Assistant is back on sale for $60 - CNET

  10-02-2020 20:50
  
  Back in stock! The Link 20 is new, not refurbished, and the feature set is bananas.
  
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• Apple headphone deals for 2020: Solo Pro, Powerbeats Pro and Studio3 on sale now - CNET

  10-02-2020 20:44
  
  Headphones make a great Valentine's Day gift and we've found all the best prices.
  
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• Samsung’s TV ad reveals unannounced ‘Galaxy Z Flip’ foldable phone

  10-02-2020 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During last night’s Academy Awards, Samsung aired an unexpected first look at its yet-to-be-announced Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone. Samsung will officially unveil the device on Tuesday.
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  Tim Hardwick for MacRumors:The 6.7-inch Galaxy Z Flip is expected to be more affordable than the Galaxy Fold, which costs $1,980 in the U.S. The original Fold was beleaguered with display issues from the off, and Samsung will be hoping the Flip doesn’t
  
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• Anthem will get a redesigned experience, BioWare says - CNET

  10-02-2020 20:16
  
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• 2021 Chevy Tahoe is only a little more expensive - Roadshow

  10-02-2020 20:12
  
  The brand-new SUV starts at just $1,000 more than last year's model.
  
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• Apple employees donate more to Bernie Sanders in U.S. presidential race

  10-02-2020 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to a new GovPredict analysis of Federal Election Commission data, Apple employees donate more to Bernie Sanders than any other presidential candidate, with a total of $53,626 going to Bernie Sanders in the fourth quarter of 2019. Andrew Yang was second among Apple employees with $37,516. The list:Bernie Sanders: $53,626
  Andrew Yang: 37,516
  Elizabeth Warren: $30,925
  Pete Buttigieg: $20,956
  Joe Biden: $4,051
  Donald Trump: $2,177U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont)Theodore Schleifer an
  
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• Valentine's Day Deals Offer Savings on the Best Apple Accessories From Tile, Twelve South, Anker, and More

  10-02-2020 20:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Now that we're close to Valentine's Day on February 14, many third-party Apple resellers and accessory companies have opened up notable discounts on Apple products and accessories this month. To keep track of all the sales and offers, we've accumulated each retailer's offer in this article, ranging on sales from useful portable battery packs to Bluetooth trackers and much more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may re
  
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• Crash Bandicoot could be coming to mobile and we're here for it - CNET

  10-02-2020 20:02
  
  The classic platform game might soon be available for a new generation.
  
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• Nikola Motors' Badger electric truck wants to sink its teeth into Tesla, Rivian - Roadshow

  10-02-2020 20:01
  
  The Badger would be unique in its field, thanks to an optional fuel-cell powertrain.
  
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• Apple’s bid for rehearing in VirnetX patent case rejected by US Court of Appeals

  10-02-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today brings another development as part of the never-ending patent battle between Apple and VirnetX. Reuters reports that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit rejected Apple’s bid for a rehearing in the patent case.more…
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• Nikola Motors' Badger electric truck has its sights on Tesla, Hummer and Rivian - Roadshow

  10-02-2020 19:53
  
  The Badger will be available as an EV or as a fuel cell vehicle with up to 600 miles of range.
  
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• Apple Won't Get Rehearing in VirnetX Patent Infringement Battle Dating Back to 2010, Court Rules

  10-02-2020 19:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple will not be able to get a rehearing in its ongoing patent battle with VirnetX to argue that the patents it is accused of infringing are invalid, reports Bloomberg.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit today rejected Apple's request to reconsider a November ruling that confirmed Apple infringed on two VirnetX patents.
  The patent dispute between VirnetX and Apple dates back to 2010 when VirnetX accused Apple's FaceTime feature of infringing on its intellectual property, and there
  
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• Everything we know about the Galaxy S20 Ultra before Unpacked tomorrow: New colors, 5G guaranteed, $850 price - CNET

  10-02-2020 19:38
  
  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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• Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo phone shows up on a train - CNET

  10-02-2020 19:33
  
  Microsoft's new dual-screen Android phone is set for release later this year.
  
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• Amazon wants to question Trump over $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract - CNET

  10-02-2020 19:20
  
  Microsoft was awarded the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract in October last year.
  
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• Taika Waititi blasts Apple’s butterfly keyboard after winning first Oscar

  10-02-2020 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After winning his first Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi had other things on his mind as he met with reporters. One of which was blasting Apple’s butterfly keyboard.
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  Sam Byford for The Verge:“Apple needs to fix those keyboards,” he said. “They are impossible to write on — they’ve gotten worse. It makes me want to go back to PCs. Because PC keyboards, t
  
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• iOS and iPadOS 13.4: Apple releases the first public beta

  10-02-2020 19:17 via macworld.com
  
  Apple still has plenty left in store for iOS 13 before moving on to iOS 14 (which we will likely hear about this summer at WWDC). A week after the release of iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1, it began beta-testing iOS 13.4. This point release brings several welcome new features.Update 02/10/20: Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 13.4. See instructions below for how to register your device to participate in the public beta.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS and iPadOS 13.4 With New Mail Toolbar, iCloud Folder Sharing and More [Updated]

  10-02-2020 19:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first public betas of upcoming iOS and iPadOS 13.4 updates to its public beta testing group, a few days after releasing the updates for developers.Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program will be able to download the iOS/‌iPadOS‌ 13.4 beta update over-the-air after installing the proper certificate on an iOS device.
  iOS and ‌iPadOS‌ 13.4 introduce some useful and notable new features and changes. There's a new Mail toolbar that s
  
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• Apple releasing first public beta of iOS 13.4 today with new Mail app toolbar, more [U]

  10-02-2020 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will release the first public betas of iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 today. This comes less than a week after the first developer betas of the updates were released. iOS 13.4 includes several new features, such as iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji stickers, and more.
  Update: The first public betas of iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, tvOS 13.4, and macOS Catalina 10.15.4 are now available.more…
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• Ditto for Apple TV update makes digital signage easier with free templates and more

  10-02-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ditto for Apple TV is a powerful digital signage solution that also includes rich features like simultaneous screen mirroring from up to four devices. Now Ditto is getting an update that includes free signage templates and support to keep Apple TV active when displaying JPEGs, PNGs, GIFs, and more.more…
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• Ditto for Apple TV update adds digital signage mode with free templates, more

  10-02-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ditto for Apple TV offers robust features like simultaneous screen mirroring from up to four devices. Now Ditto is getting an update that lets customers use it for digital signage and is including free templates.more…
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• Edison Mail Responds to Report on Email Apps Selling Anonymized Data Scraped From Inboxes

  10-02-2020 18:48 via macrumors.com
  
  A report today from Motherboard highlights several email apps that sell anonymized or pseudonymised data collected from users' inboxes, including Edison Mail, Cleanfox, and Slice, adding that many users are unaware of this practice.
  An excerpt from the report:The popular Edison email app, which is in the top 100 productivity apps on the Apple app store, scrapes users' email inboxes and sells products based off that information to clients in the finance, travel, and e-Commerce sectors. The conten
  
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• NASA captures rare view of dancing Mars dust devil, and it's a monster - CNET

  10-02-2020 18:42
  
  It's a good thing we weren't on Mars when this massive dust devil whirled around.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 10, 2020 – iPhone 9 pricing rumors

  10-02-2020 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• CNET: Apple Pro Display XDR is very accurate and very quiet

  10-02-2020 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pro Display XDR takes high dynamic range to a new extreme, with 1,600 nits of peak brightness and an amazing 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
  CNET’s Lori Grunin has posted her first impressions as the review process begins for Apple’s Pro Display XDR.
  Apple’s Pro Display XDR features a massive 32-inch Retina 6K display with gorgeous P3 wide and 10-bit color, an extreme 1,600 nits of peak brightness, an incredible 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a superwide viewing angle, all at a bre
  
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• Spike Email for Mac adds new dark mode with HTML newsletter conversion

  10-02-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spike Email is a popular email app for iOS, macOS, and the web. Spike Email looks similar to an app like iMessage or Facebook Messenger. So many of my emails are short messages (almost like text messages), and Spike builds a design that helps make you more efficient. It strips away like headers, signatures, etc. and helps you focus on just the content. If you are using Spike Email for Mac, read on to learn about a new feature. more…
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• MacBook Air is $200 off from $899, plus refurb iPhone deals starting at $145, more in today’s best deals

  10-02-2020 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air from $899, plus deals on refurb iPhone 7/8/Plus, and official iPhone cases. Head below for all that and more.more…
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• Republican senator targets Google and Facebook with FTC overhaul plan - CNET

  10-02-2020 17:30
  
  Sen. Josh Hawley from Missouri wants to dismantle the FTC and reconstitute it under the Department of Justice.
  
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• The best 2020 iPad deals: Amazon has the 10.2-inch model for $249 - CNET

  10-02-2020 17:14
  
  That's $1 less than anywhere else -- and a full $80 off Apple's list price.
  
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