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• Underwater photos of the year capture seals' frozen playground, tuna's last gasp - CNET

  24-02-2020 23:58
  
  French photographer's image, out of 5,500 entries, wins top prize.
  
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• Analyst: iPhone sales fall in China due to coronavirus, but Apple less affected than others

  24-02-2020 23:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Apple itself implied was the case in an investor note last week, iPhone sales are taking a hit in China due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. In a new investor note today, UBS analysts estimate that iPhone sales fell 28% during January.more…
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• The Mate XS: A Huawei foldable will finally be available outside China - CNET

  24-02-2020 23:51
  
  I spent time with Huawei's Mate X and am excited to see this upgrade go on sale in the UK.
  
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• Million-year-old seaweed fossils may be ancestors to modern land plants - CNET

  24-02-2020 23:43
  
  The fossils turn back time for ancient algae.
  
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• TSA quits using TikTok videos, with national security concerns raised by senator - CNET

  24-02-2020 23:40
  
  TSA put its agency at risk by using the Chinese-owned social media app, according to Sen. Schumer.
  
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• Apple stock, other techs fall as coronavirus spreads beyond China

  24-02-2020 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In Monday trading, Apple and other tech stocks swooned amid reports that the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak threatens to turn into a pandemic. Apple stock fell as low as $289.23, but rebounded a bit to close at $298.18 is what some investors saw as a buying opportunity.
  Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily:Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives… [today] reiterated his outperform rating on Apple stock with a 12-month price target of $400.
  [AAPL] dropped below its 50-day moving
  
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• Instagram influencer Natalia Taylor fakes Bali vacation with Ikea pics - CNET

  24-02-2020 23:23
  
  Taylor wanted to remind people not everything they see on Instagram is the real deal.
  
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• Venmo is reportedly testing out a debit card for teens - CNET

  24-02-2020 23:20
  
  The card would connect to an adult's account.
  
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• Tesla lobbies to change European semi truck laws to benefit electric models - Roadshow

  24-02-2020 23:10
  
  It's an interesting strategy that could very well pay off.
  
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• Clean up in the discount aisle: Save $200 on an iRobot Roomba i7 Plus - CNET

  24-02-2020 23:08
  
  Get Roomba's only vacuum that empties itself into its own trash receptible for $799.
  
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• Michael Jordan retires Crying Jordan meme in touching Kobe Bryant tribute - CNET

  24-02-2020 22:49
  
  A teary MJ sweetly references the meme, and may have silenced it forever.
  
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• Apple’s next-gen ‘iPhone 12’ may support 802.11ay Wi-Fi

  24-02-2020 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to Japanese-language blog Mac Otakara, Apple’s next-generation “iPhone 12” series may support a new Wi-Fi standard known as IEEE 802.11ay.
  Leaks purport a Navy Blue iPhone 12 Pro which may support 802.11ay Wi-Fi
  Tim Hardwick for MacRumors:802.11ay is the follow-up of IEEE 802.11ad, quadrupling the bandwidth and adding up to 4 streams of multiple transmission/reception. The new Wi-Fi spec, which uses the 60GHz spectrum, is still in the draft phase but is expected to be
  
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• Jabra Elite Active 65t deal: Score a manufacturer-refurbished pair for $50 - CNET

  24-02-2020 22:22
  
  Selling for $170 new, these sport-friendly true-wireless earbuds offer a noise-isolating design and great phone-call features.
  
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• Volkswagen may have electric sports car in the pipeline - Roadshow

  24-02-2020 22:19
  
  It could be a Tesla Roadster rival and bring the ID R name to road cars.
  
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• Apple publishes Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR technology deep dives

  24-02-2020 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has made two incredibly thorough white papers available today covering the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. These “Technology Overview” documents highlight the inner workings of both of Apple’s newest pro-grade pieces of hardware.more…
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• Realme X50 Pro comes with 5G, 6 cameras, fast charging and a super-fast screen - CNET

  24-02-2020 22:16
  
  For roughly $640, Realme's newest flagship phone features a Snapdragon 865 processor, super-fast charging and two selfie cameras as it continues its premium push.
  
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• Solar storms can mess with whales' ability to navigate, cause strandings - CNET

  24-02-2020 22:09
  
  Researchers suggest increased solar activity may be messing with a special magnetic sense in the gray whale.
  
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• iStorage cloudAshur: Encrypt, share and manage your files locally and in the cloud

  24-02-2020 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iStorage cloudAshur Hardware encrypted Security Module
  iStorage’s cloudAshur is a $128 [via Amazon] rugged hardware key for Macs and Windows PCs that stores encryption keys (AES-ECB or AES-XTS 256-bit) and authenticates your Mac when you plug it into a USB port.
  Mary Branscombe :Give each employee a key and the cloudAshur software, and both local files and files stored in the cloud and shared with colleagues via cloudAshur can be encrypted. They can only be viewed or edited after the physi
  
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• 9 of the biggest tax myths you should never fall for - CNET

  24-02-2020 21:57
  
  Not everything you read about taxes is true. There are some things you might believe about taxes that are completely false. Here are the big ones.
  
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• Robot suitcase uses AI to help visually impaired travelers - CNET

  24-02-2020 21:38
  
  The small robot aims to make travel more accessible -- no matter how far you're going.
  
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• Analyst: Apple supply chain issues to last at least a month

  24-02-2020 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Heavily reliant on China, Apple’s supply chain will likely at least a month to get back to full capacity due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says.
  Jeran Wittenstein for Bloomberg:Even in a best-case scenario, the iPhone maker’s supply chain won’t be fully functional until early April as workers at Apple’s manufacturing partners return to work in China, Ives wrote in a research note. The disruptions could last until as late as June in
  
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• Porsche 911 gets a human touch with fingerprint graphic option - Roadshow

  24-02-2020 21:21
  
  You can now opt to have your fingerprint printed on your 911's hood, if you're into that.
  
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• 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard is a gateway drug for big American twins - Roadshow

  24-02-2020 21:17
  
  The entry-level Softail provides huge style and a big motor for not too much money.
  
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• Netflix rolling out ‘top 10’ lists to highlight the most popular TV shows and movies

  24-02-2020 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Netflix is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to see the most popular content on the service. TechCrunch explains that these top 10 lists will breakdown the most popular titles across all of Netflix, as well for just movies and shows.more…
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• Mars has a whole lotta 'marsquakes' going on, NASA InSight lander reveals - CNET

  24-02-2020 21:04
  
  A load of new research from the InSight mission shows a dynamic world, inside and out.
  
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• Apple iPad demand in China gains momentum from coronavirus outbreak

  24-02-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iPad demand in China gaining momentum due to the coronavirus outbreak as it fuels the need for remote work and learning, but the tablet supply chain is being hit by shortages of raw materials, components, and labor.
  Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad
  DigiTimes:E-commerce platforms are now the main conduit for consumers to buy tablets as most physical stores can hardly resume normal operations, but as tablets have sold out on many of these online shopping platforms, their prices have also gone up.
  The
  
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• Tiny billion-year-old seaweed fossils may be ancestors to modern plants - CNET

  24-02-2020 20:58
  
  The fossils turn back time for ancient algae.
  
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• Xbox Series X: Specs, backward compatibility, and everything we know so far - CNET

  24-02-2020 20:53
  
  Microsoft unveiled some of the specs of its next-generation hardware.
  
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• Apple-made Mac chips won't be ready until 2021, report says - CNET

  24-02-2020 20:37
  
  The first Mac chip designed by Apple was previously rumored for 2020.
  
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• Netflix adds Top 10 feature so you can see what everyone's watching - CNET

  24-02-2020 20:32
  
  Jump on the binge-worthy bandwagon with new lists of what's most popular.
  
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• Apple’s ‘Find my’ app helps bust sex trafficker

  24-02-2020 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s ‘Find my’ app has helped to bust an alleged sex trafficker. A New Orleans man is accused of prostituting his girlfriend in a number of U.S. states and forcing her to drug and rob men, including one who died. Randy Jonal Schenck and Dominique Berry were arrested at a Georgia hotel after a victim — from whom a safe, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, multiple smartphones, and a laptop computer had been stolen — used Apple’s “Find My” app which located on
  
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• This retro toy joins the best of Tamagotchi and Polly Pocket - CNET

  24-02-2020 20:22
  
  Parents rejoice: No tiny pieces to swallow or lose.
  
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• This retro toy combines the best of Tamagotchi and Polly Pocket - CNET

  24-02-2020 20:22
  
  Parents rejoice: No tiny pieces to swallow or lose.
  
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• Lucid EV startup inks LG Chem partnership for batteries - Roadshow

  24-02-2020 20:21
  
  The Air electric sedan will boast LG Chem battery cells as the company prepares for mass production.
  
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• Honor 9X Pro and View 30 Pro will come to Europe at low prices - CNET

  24-02-2020 20:00
  
  Don't expect them in the US, though.
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s ‘revenue has merely been delayed’ due to coronavirus

  24-02-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After Apple announced last week that it wouldn’t be able to meet its previously-issued Q220 revenue forecast due to coronavirus-related supply and demand disruptions in China, shares are down markedly in Monday trading as concerns about the spread of COVID-19 continues to weigh on global markets.
  Emily Bary for MarketWatch:Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani wrote over the weekend that he was lowering his March-quarter revenue estimate by about $8.6 billion.
  “Our estimate reduction i
  
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• Realme X50 Pro 5G is a $640 phone with 6 cameras, super-fast charging and a 90Hz screen - CNET

  24-02-2020 19:50
  
  For roughly $640, Realme's newest flagship phone features a Snapdragon 865 processor, super-fast charging and two selfie cameras as it continues its premium push.
  
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• Apple Stores will promote International Women’s Day all month long with ‘She Creates’ series

  24-02-2020 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  March 8 marks International Women’s Day 2020, and Apple is supporting the visibility and achievements of women with special Today at Apple sessions held in select Apple Stores throughout the world. From March 1–31, you can join inspiring female creators in the “She Creates” series to learn a new skill and gain a new perspective.more…
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• Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro said to feature Mini LED display

  24-02-2020 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will implement a Mini LED-based display in the company’s next-gen iPad Pro later this year, with a report claiming new vendor Innolux is entering Apple’s supply chain with production planned for second half 2020.
  Apple’s 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models currently feature Liquid Retina displays.
  Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:The battle to improve the display technologies of mobile devices has shifted producers from LCD to OLED, with all looking for the next potential
  
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• AirBands are Apple Watch bands designed to hold your AirPods, what do you think?

  24-02-2020 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every so often, a product pops up on Kickstarter that seems one-half genius and one-half crazy. AirBand is an Apple Watch band designed to hold your AirPods and seems to fit that mold perfectly.more…
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• iPad 2020 rumors: More leaks point to a triple-lens camera

  24-02-2020 19:04 via macworld.com
  
  It’s been over a year since Apple released the current 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, so they’re due for an update—which means the rumor mill for these products is going to start churning more frequently. We’ll keep track of the latest rumors here, until the eventual release of the new iPads.Update 2/24/2020: Updated the triple-lens entry with a rumor about a case. Triple-lens cameras for the iPad Pro
  OnLeaks (a.k.a Steve H. McFly) has created images based on informat
  
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• Parasite is coming to Hulu on April 8 - CNET

  24-02-2020 18:57
  
  Fans of this year's Best Picture Oscar winner will soon be able to stream it.
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra camera: Testing Samsung's 108-megapixel and 100x zoom photos - CNET

  24-02-2020 18:45
  
  All-new photos taken with the Galaxy S20 Ultra. See for yourself how good Samsung's camera is.
  
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• Ming Chi Kuo: Apple’s ARM-based Mac coming in first half 2021

  24-02-2020 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo said in a note to investors this morning that Apple’s first ARM-based Mac featuring an Apple-designed processor is set to be released during the first half of 2021.Juli Clover for MacRumors:Kuo’s detail about an upcoming Mac with an Apple-designed chip is a tidbit mentioned briefly in a note that suggests 5-nanometer chip architecture will be the “core technology” in Apple’s new products in the next 12 to 18 months.
  We expect that Apple&rs
  
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• Apple to release first ARM Mac without Intel processor in next 18 months, predicts Kuo

  24-02-2020 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a new analyst note today and the most interesting part of his forecast is that Apple will release its first Mac with an ARM processor in the first half of 2021.more…
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• Kia recalls 229,000 Sorento, Sedona models for fire risk - Roadshow

  24-02-2020 18:12
  
  An ABS module may short circuit and cause a fire, even if the car's turned off.
  
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• Disney+ starts pushing UK and Europe discounted plans ahead of Apple TV+ competitor launch

  24-02-2020 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Disney’s streaming service is set to arrive in Europe next month and ahead of the March 24th launch, the company is promoting some special pricing for those who sign up early for a year of Disney+.more…
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• Warren Buffett: Apple is ‘probably the best business I know in the world’

  24-02-2020 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett said in an interview on CNBC that Apple is “probably the best business I know in the world… It’s an incredible company. I should’ve appreciated it earlier.”
  Matthew J. Belvedere for CNBC:
  Warren Buffett told CNBC on Monday that Berkshire Hathaway’s “third-largest business,” after its insurance and railroad interests, is its stake in Apple.
  “I don’t think of Apple as a stock. I think of it as ou
  
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• Apple TV 4K and tvOS: Everything you need to know about Apple’s digital media streamer

  24-02-2020 18:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple TV has grown up a lot since its iTV days. It’s not just for video rentals and purchases anymore—Apple TV handles just about anything we watch, from House of Cards to Game of Thrones and Major League Baseball games, and now that also includes Apple TV+ content and Apple Arcade games.With an extensive library of apps, Siri support, and a drop-dead simple interface, Apple TV is one of the underrated players in Apple’s lineup. Just like all those years ago, it’s still
  
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• Take $700 off 15-inch MacBook Pro, refurb iPhone deals from $120, more in today’s best deals

  24-02-2020 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include a $700 discount on the latest 15-inch MacBook Pro alongside refurbished iPhone XS/Max and more from $120. Plus, you’ll be able to score new lows in a one-day networking Gold Box. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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