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• Galaxy S20 shines in bright, pastel colors - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:32
  
  Samsung's latest marquee handset, the Galaxy S20, come in glistening blue and pink.
  
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• Apple blocks downgrades to iOS 13.3 as jailbreak release looms

  12-02-2020 23:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today has officially stopped signing iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3. This means that users can no longer downgrade from iOS 13.3.1 to iOS 13.3. iOS 13.3.1 was released last month with improvements to Screen Time and the Mail app.more…
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• With MWC 2020 cancelled, most new Android phones face a tough debut - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:30
  
  Smaller handset makers rely on events like Mobile World Congress to get attention for their devices. Some may still show up in Barcelona, Spain.
  
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• With MWC 2020 canceled, most new Android phones face a tough debut - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:30
  
  Smaller handset makers rely on events like Mobile World Congress to get attention for their devices. Some may still show up in Barcelona, Spain.
  
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• Apple Stops Signing iOS 13.3 Following Release of iOS 13.3.1

  12-02-2020 23:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Following the release of iOS 13.3.1 on January 28, Apple has stopped signing iOS 13.3, which means downgrading to that version of iOS is no longer possible.iOS 13.3 was a major update that included Communication Limits for Screen Time, support for NFC, USB, and Lightning FIDO2-compliant security keys in Safari, and more.Apple routinely stops signing older versions of software updates after new releases come out in order to encourage customers to keep their operating systems up to date.iOS 13.3.1
  
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• Possible Fisker electric pickup makes accidental online appearance - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 23:24
  
  Henrik Fisker himself tweeted the photo, but it's since been deleted.
  
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• Portable charger bonanza: Get a 10,000-mAh power bank for $12 or a PD charger for a few dollars more - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:24
  
  Charge two devices at once with either of these supercompact chargers. One can even top off your laptop thanks to an 18-watt USB-C PD port.
  
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• VW Group is working on new, cheaper battery-based EV chargers - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 23:14
  
  The new system would use a battery to directly charge up to two cars, then use grid power to top off the battery.
  
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• Disgraced Google executive Andy Rubin’s Essential shuts down

  12-02-2020 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Essential Products, an Android smartphone peddler founded by disgraced Google executive Andy Rubin is shutting down, the company confirmed Wednesday in a blog post.
  Daisuke Wakabayashi and Erin Griffith for The New York Times:Essential Products, a consumer electronics start-up founded by the former Google executive Andy Rubin, said on Wednesday that it was ceasing operations.
  Once considered one of Silicon Valley’s most promising hardware technology start-ups, Essential had raised $330 mil
  
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• UK could end gas and hybrid car sales sooner than 2035, government says - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 22:58
  
  Now, it could come as soon as 2032.
  
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• Surprising things people are buying on Amazon right now - CNET

  12-02-2020 22:50
  
  Y'all are buying some weird stuff on Amazon.
  
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• Want to edit podcasts with iPad Pro? Jason Snell demos with Ferrite and Apple Pencil

  12-02-2020 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few different stories on how people are using the iPad Pro for creative projects. Apple even ran a series of advertisements last year highlighting content “made with iPad Pro.” Today, podcaster and writer Jason Snell has shared a fascinating look at how he edits podcasts with iPad Pro using an Apple Pencil and the Ferrite Recording Studio app.more…
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• NASA remasters Voyager 1's famous 'Pale Blue Dot' image - CNET

  12-02-2020 22:38
  
  We're small, but glorious.
  
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• Reuters will fact-check Facebook and Instagram posts ahead of 2020 election - CNET

  12-02-2020 22:27
  
  The media organization has joined the fight against fake news and deepfakes.
  
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• Apple Pay and QR codes see restaurants with Clover POS encourage customers to ‘dine ‘n dash’

  12-02-2020 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  POS service Clover is out today with a neat new solution for quick and secure payments at restaurants that leverages QR codes and Apple Pay. “Scan to Pay” lets customers seamlessly pay on iPhone without having to download an app or hand over their cards to servers. And the feature sounds like a win for restaurant owners and employees with tables turning faster and more.more…
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• Coronavirus infects Apple’s Mac Pro delivery schedule

  12-02-2020 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  For at least a week, many custom iMac, iMac Pro, and MacBook Pro configurations have been facing longer-than-usual delivery estimates on Apple’s online store in the United States and now that delivery schedule delay has extended to Apple’s new Mac Pro.
  All-new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR are the most powerful tools Apple has ever put in the hands of pro customers and will change pro workflows forever.
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:The reason for the delays is unconfirmed, but it could
  
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• 5 alternatives to traditional health insurance - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:57
  
  If you can't afford health insurance, establish a safety net with one of these (usually) cheaper options.
  
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• Pokemon Home launches on Switch and mobile - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:35
  
  Gather all your Poke-pals in one place.
  
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• One third of plant and animal species could be extinct in 50 years due to climate change - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:27
  
  Researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate what species could be gone by 2070.
  
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• Almost half our species could be extinct in 50 years due to climate change, researchers predict - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:27
  
  Researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate how many species could be gone by 2070.
  
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• Almost half our species could be extinct in 50 years due to climate change - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:27
  
  Researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate how many species could be gone by 2070.
  
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• Evenflo car seats face federal investigation over safety claims - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 21:24
  
  The well-known car-seat brand is alleged to have misled customers with claims that its Big Kid booster seat is safe in a side-impact crash.
  
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• Mobile World Congress 2020 canceled due to Coronavirus outbreak

  12-02-2020 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2020 Mobile World Congress has been canceled by GSMA due to fears surrounding the 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak.
  In an emailed statement, John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA, said the outbreak has made it “impossible” to hold the event.JUST IN: The 2020 Mobile World Congress has been canceled by GSMA because of #coronavirus fears.
  In an emailed statement, John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA, said the outbreak has made it "impossible" to hold the event #MWC2020 pic.twitter.com/PS1BqTCzU8
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• Project xCloud game-streaming preview starts on iOS devices - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:13
  
  Owners of Apple devices can now experience console gaming without the console.
  
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• Hyundai recalls 430,000 Elantra models for suddenly catching fire - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 21:13
  
  Even when the cars are not running, a short circuit could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
  
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• Darkroom Photo Editing App Switches to Subscription Model for New Users

  12-02-2020 21:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Darkroom today announced that it has switched to a subscription-based business model for new users, with pricing set at $3.99 per month or $19.99 per year. A one-time $49.99 purchase option is also available. A subscription provides access to all of Darkroom's filters and tools, plus any new features added later.In a blog post explaining the move, Darkroom says existing users will continue to have access to all of the app's premium features for free. For new users, Darkroom is hopeful that the s
  
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• Microsoft's Project xCloud Streaming Game Service Available on iOS Through TestFlight Preview

  12-02-2020 21:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Microsoft in September introduced Project xCloud, a service designed to allow gamers to play games on any device, from PCs to consoles to mobile devices.Project xCloud for mobile devices has been available on Android for a few months now, but as of today, Microsoft is expanding it to the iPhone and iPad through a limited TestFlight beta test.
  The Project xCloud beta test is available in the United States, UK, and Canada, and due to TestFlight restrictions, it is limited to a total of 10,000 test
  
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• Absolute unit of an extinct turtle sported a gigantic horned shell - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:01
  
  Check out the mind-blowing photos of the massive fossils.
  
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• Apple shares surge as Chinese factories accelerate post-coronavirus restarts

  12-02-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following a report that Foxconn’s iPhone assembly plants will speed up their return to normal production, Apple shares surged with the company gaining some $18 billion in market value on Wednesday. The factories were closed for weeks in China due to a coronavirus-related shutdown, but Foxconn now expects to reach 50% output by the end of February, and 80% in March, Reuters reported.Ben Winck for Business Insider:“Shipments will be affected, but it’s too early to give an exact n
  
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• Facebook delays launch of dating feature in Europe amid privacy concerns - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:57
  
  The social network had planned to release the dating service in Europe before Valentine's Day.
  
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• Free money: Spend at least $25 at Best Buy, get $25 cash back - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:54
  
  Cheapskate exclusive! This rebate offer can net you something for free or close to it.
  
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• Darkroom photo editor for iPhone and iPad goes subscription, adds watermarking and new icons

  12-02-2020 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Darkroom is a popular photo editing app for iPhone and iPad with a suite of powerful features, such as RAW support and Portrait editing. In an update today, Darkroom has added a pair of new features, but also switched its business model.more…
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• Best AirPods accessories in 2020 - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:33
  
  The AirPods are another Apple accessory that have spurred a cottage industry of more accessories. Here are some of our top picks.
  
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• Microsoft Wonder Bar: Apple Touch Bar gets competition in Windows 10X - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:15
  
  The Wonder Bar will help users find shortcuts and make precise mouse movements.
  
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• Mobile World Congress 2020 has been cancelled over coronavirus concerns

  12-02-2020 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After several of the largest companies exhibiting at the show pulled out over the last week due to concerns over the coronavirus epidemic, GSMA has now announced that Mobile World Congress 2020 is officially cancelled…more…
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• Essential shutting down after failing to launch radical ‘GEM’ smartphone

  12-02-2020 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Essential Products announced today that it’s ceasing operations and shutting down. Founded by the controversial Andy Rubin, the start-up last August showed off a radical ‘GEM’ smartphone.more…
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• Apple retakes ‘most valuable company’ title from Microsoft

  12-02-2020 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Microsoft’s new reign as the most valuable U.S. company by market capitalization is looking like a short one (just two days) as Apple shares climb today as investors come to grips with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
  Tomi Kilgore for MarketWatch:[Shares of Microsoft] slumped 0.7% while Apple Inc. shares rallied [1.78%]. The moves boosted Apple’s market cap to $1.413 trillion from $1.398 trillion at Tuesday’s close, and knocked Microsoft’s market cap down to $1.393
  
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• Mobile World Congress 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus

  12-02-2020 19:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Mobile World Congress, a major smartphone trade show event held each year in Barcelona, Spain, has been canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak.The Mobile World Congress event in Spain is a huge trade show that's important to the tech world because it's where many device manufacturers announce new smartphones and other hardware. Apple doesn't participate, but many other major brands make announcements at MWC.
  Starting in early February, multiple vendors began pulling out of the event, c
  
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• Apple iPhone dominates secure smartphones with 42% market share

  12-02-2020 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sales of smartphones with embedded hardware security (secure smartphones) grew 39% year-on-year (YoY) in 2019, with Apple’s iPhone dominating with 42% market share, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s IoT Security Service. Systems based on a secure element accounted for 89% of shipments, while those with a PUF represented 10% of secure smartphone sales in 2019.
  Commenting on the importance of smartphone security, Counterpoint Research Analyst, Satyajit Sinha, noted,
  
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• Essential, led by Android founder Andy Rubin, is shutting down - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:43
  
  Rubin has been mired in controversy since he was accused of sexual misconduct while he was an executive at Google.
  
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• MWC 2020 phone event canceled because of coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:42
  
  The world's largest mobile show is taking a break this year as many of its biggest exhibitors withdraw due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• GSMA officially cancels MWC 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:42
  
  The world's largest mobile show is taking a break this year as many of its biggest exhibitors withdraw due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Andy Rubin's Essential Shutting Down, Newton Mail Service Ending Too

  12-02-2020 19:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Back in 2015, Andy Rubin, the co-founder of the Android operating system, started up a company called Essential, focusing on smartphones. Essential launched its Essential Phone PH-1 in 2017, debuting a 5.71-inch device made from titanium and ceramic with an edge-to-edge QHD display.The Essential Phone was praised for its design, but reviews found faults with the camera, the display, and other features, and it was never popular enough to compete with flagship smartphones from other companies.The
  
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• Microsoft launches Project xCloud preview for iOS with ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection’

  12-02-2020 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After debuting its Project xCloud streaming game service as a preview last fall on Android, Microsoft has today launched the preview for iOS via TestFlight. The iOS preview is limited to 10,000 testers with registrations open now.more…
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• Ford Mach-E electric SUV: American and European launches to coincide - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 19:34
  
  In Europe, Norway will get first dibs on the EV.
  
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• Intel 10nm Whitley Lake CPU benchmark leaked – destroys 14nm

  12-02-2020 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A benchmark of an upcoming 10mn Whitley Lake CPU from Intel just leaked out and it shows some impressive results. The Whitley platform will succeed Purley and will finally transition Intel’s server ecosystem to 10nm. Based on these Whitley Lake benchmarks it looks like Intel customers can expect dramatic increases in performance vs. older generation Xeon parts.
  Usman Pirzada for wccftech:Intel’s Ice Lake CPUs based on Sunny Cove architecture will bring the first radical new re-write
  
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• Scientists discover 'baby giant planet' cosmically close to Earth - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:13
  
  This planet has a weird relationship with its "parent" star.
  
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• 'Pokémon Home' Cloud Service for Transferring Pokémon Between Games Now Available on iOS

  12-02-2020 19:06 via macrumors.com
  
  The Pokémon Company today announced the launch of its "Pokémon Home" cloud service, which is available on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. Pokémon Home is designed to allow users to transfer a Pokémon from one game, upload it to a Pokémon Box in the cloud, and then send it to another compatible game.By linking the same Nintendo Account to Pokémon Home on the Nintendo Switch and an iOS device, Pokémon players can access the same Pokémon bo
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 070: “Crazy speculation town”

  12-02-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John and Rambo share their experiences of building apps using SwiftUI, talk about new Mac apps that they love, and discuss what the newly found references to AMD CPUs in macOS might mean. Also, animations, Nintendo 64 copy protection, and thoughts about being a “digital nomad”.
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• Apple Pay may make up 10% of card transactions by 2025, analyst says - CNET

  12-02-2020 18:51
  
  The future looks cardless.
  
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