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• Instacart shoppers should be classified as employees, judge rules - CNET

  25-02-2020 23:41
  
  This is the first court decision since California's new gig worker law went into effect and it could lead the way to enforcing the law.
  
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• Instacart may have misclassified workers under gig law, judge says - CNET

  25-02-2020 23:41
  
  This is the first court decision since California's new gig worker law went into effect and it could lead the way to enforcing the law.
  
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• Indiana Jones Ark of the Covenant prop gets face-melting appraisal - CNET

  25-02-2020 23:31
  
  Antiques Roadshow sheds light on the pyrotechnic prototype made by ILM.
  
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• Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down suddenly, capping career with Disney Plus launch - CNET

  25-02-2020 23:21
  
  Bob Chapek, head of parks, is now CEO. Iger will continue as Disney's chairman and focus on "the creative side of our business" until the end of next year.
  
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• Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down suddenly, capping career with Disney Plus' epic launch - CNET

  25-02-2020 23:20
  
  The company's head of parks, Bob Chapek, is now CEO. Iger will continue to be Disney's chairman and focus on "the creative side of our business" until the end of next year.
  
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• After leaving Apple’s board over Apple TV+ conflict, Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO

  25-02-2020 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Disney has announced that CEO Bob Iger is stepping down from his role, effective immediately. Bob Chapek, who served as chairman of Disney parks, will take over as CEO, while Iger will transition to the executive chairman role through 2021.more…
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• Tesla, US regulators criticized over lack of safeguards in latest Autopilot crash - Roadshow

  25-02-2020 23:15
  
  The NTSB placed blame on both parties, but also revealed the driver in the fatal crash was playing a video game.
  
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• Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO, effective immediately

  25-02-2020 23:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Disney announced Tuesday that CEO Bob Iger will step down and become executive chairman through 2021, effective immediately. Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO.
  Bob Iger (left) and Steve Jobs (photo: John G Mabanglo/EPA/Shutterstock)
  Lauren Feiner for CNBC:Iger will remain executive chairman of Disney through the end of 2021, according to the company. He has been instrumental in making Disney a media powerhouse
  
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• Air New Zealand Skynest sleep pods would make economy class more classy - CNET

  25-02-2020 23:01
  
  The airline wants to bring a bit of business class to the back of the plane. But don't start fluffing your pillow quite yet.
  
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• Venus and the moon will do a celestial tango this week - CNET

  25-02-2020 22:47
  
  They're the brightest bodies in the night sky and they're getting very close, but only for voyeuristic earthlings.
  
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• Save up to $235 on an Alienware Aurora R8 gaming PC - CNET

  25-02-2020 22:47
  
  Get this Core i7-powered PC with GeForce RTX 2060 Super graphics for $1,450.
  
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• Apple warns of coronavirus risk ahead of shareholders meeting tomorrow

  25-02-2020 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is scheduled to hold the company’s annual meeting of shareholders tomorrow, February 26th, at Steve Jobs Theater, in Cupertino, California. Ahead of the event, Apple is warning those planning to attend to take extra health and safety precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
  Chance Miller for 9to5Mac:In a message to registered attendees of the shareholder meeting, Apple says that it is working closely with public health experts and following official guidance from the US Cen
  
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• Sony Vision-S electric car stunned at CES, now in testing on public roads - Roadshow

  25-02-2020 22:33
  
  Nobody saw this slippery EV coming, let alone the Vision-S connected car platform underneath, but people loved it and now it's out in the wild.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak could boost Apple’s iPhone 12 sales

  25-02-2020 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The coronavirus outbreak is expected to negatively impact Apple when the company reports Q220 earnings, but the virus could boost Apple’s iPhone 12 sales.
  iPhone 11 advances the most popular smartphone in the world with meaningful innovations that touch areas customers see and use every day.Daniel Howley for Yahoo Finance:Analysts and investors aren’t responding with despair over lost sales, which could total between $4 billion and $7 billion across its product lines in the second qu
  
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• Tesla, and even Apple, get some blame for fatal crash on Autopilot, says NTSB

  25-02-2020 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla, and even Apple, are receiving some harsh criticism from the NTSB regarding a fatal crash on Autopilot in 2018. more…
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• Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down - CNET

  25-02-2020 22:13
  
  Bob Chapek has been named as the new Disney CEO effective immediately.
  
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• Disney dropped a trailer for new Be Our Chef cooking competition show - CNET

  25-02-2020 22:04
  
  Families are pitted against each other for one big Disney prize.
  
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• Morgan Stanley: Buy Apple stock on the coronavirus pullback

  25-02-2020 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Morgan Stanley advises investors to buy Apple stock on the recent coronavirus pullback. “We view the near-term impact as more of a timing issue rather than outright supply/demand destruction, and see strong services and wearables growth and the upcoming 5G iPhone launch as catalysts to re-rate shares toward our $368 price target,” Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty writes in a note to clients.
  Eric J. Savitz for Barron’s:While Apple stock has roughly doubled since the end of 2
  
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• Climate change finds a foe in ride-hailing services, study shows - Roadshow

  25-02-2020 21:50
  
  Skip the Uber or Lyft if you really want to minimize your carbon footprint and try public transportation.
  
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• Apple Research app adds AirPods Pro support for Hearing Study, watchOS battery improvements

  25-02-2020 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has updated its Research app for iPhone and Apple Watch with a few notable additions today. With Apple Research version 1.1.2, the app now supports AirPods Pro for the Apple Hearing Study and more.more…
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• FTC sends $1.7 million in refunds to those fooled by Apple tech support scam

  25-02-2020 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will begin sending refunds totaling more than $1.7 million to consumers who were victims of a tech support scam. The scam tricked consumers into buying tech support services by claiming their computers were infected with viruses, malware, or other security breaches.The FTC, along with Connecticut and Pennsylvania, alleged that the perpetrators of the scheme, which operated under Click4Support and other names, used ads on search engines like Google and popups on
  
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• Jurassic World 3: Dominion starts filming - CNET

  25-02-2020 21:37
  
  The third movie will star Jurassic Park OGs Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern.
  
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• Report: iPhone 12 launch and availability called further into question over coronavirus

  25-02-2020 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  So far there’s been uncertainty and doubt cast as to what availability of the iPhone 12 lineup will look like come this fall but most reports suggest Apple will still launch the new hardware in the early fall like normal even if production is delayed due to the coronavirus. However, this afternoon, a new report suggests the timeline for the iPhone 12 is becoming more unclear.more…
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• Oppo unveils screen details of its new Find X2 phone - CNET

  25-02-2020 21:22
  
  With MWC cancelled, the Chinese phone maker is revealing details on Twitter.
  
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• T-Mobile will offer free MLB.TV subscriptions to its users on March 24 - CNET

  25-02-2020 21:19
  
  Just in time for Opening Day.
  
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• The Office book for kids goes to elementary school with Michael Scott - CNET

  25-02-2020 21:10
  
  The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary will introduce a new generation to the gang at the fictional paper sales company.
  
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• Volkswagen Touareg R goes fast with new green credentials - Roadshow

  25-02-2020 20:48
  
  The Touareg R marks a turning point for VW's performance division, where electrification is the key.
  
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• FTC sending $1.7 million in refunds to consumers who were tricked by Apple tech support scam

  25-02-2020 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission has announced today that it has started sending $1.7 million in refunds to customers who fell victim to a tech support scheme. According to the FTC, the perpetrators of the scam tricked people by claiming to be representatives of large tech companies such as Apple.more…
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• 5 tax tips for Uber, Lyft and other side-hustles - CNET

  25-02-2020 20:09
  
  If you've got a job on the side along with your day job, it could hurt -- or help -- your tax return.
  
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• Apple iPhone owns 75.6% market share of premium smartphones in India

  25-02-2020 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In India, Apple reached a record 75.6% market share in the fourth quarter, thanks to the stellar performance of iPhone 11 and price drops on older iPhone models. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), in the premium segment (US$500 or Rs 36,000 and above), Apple reached a record 75.6 percent market share.
  Apple’s A13-Bionic-powered iPhone 11 starts at $699
  MSN:According to Navkendar Singh, Research Director, IDC India, while the first half of 2019 was relatively slower for Appl
  
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• Clock is ticking on Tokyo Olympics coronavirus decision - CNET

  25-02-2020 20:01
  
  A decision on whether the games will go on as planned must be made by late May.
  
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• Resident Evil 3 Remake demo coming soon, new gameplay videos released - CNET

  25-02-2020 20:00
  
  Get a small glimpse of the return to Raccoon City.
  
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• 7 of the best yoga mats for 2020 - CNET

  25-02-2020 19:46
  
  Travel, non-slip, long lasting: The best yoga mats you can buy right now.
  
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• Qualcomm testing new X60 5G modem with speeds over 7 Gbps, possible iPhone 12 candidate

  25-02-2020 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Originally slated to share the news at MWC which was canceled due to coronavirus, Qualcomm held its “What’s Next in 5G” event today in its hometown of San Diego. At the event, the company highlighted its new 3rd-gen 5G X60 modem with the capacity for super-fast download and upload speeds. Qualcomm announced it is testing the X60 with partners this quarter, could the iPhone 12 lineup that will arrive this fall feature the new chips?more…
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• Survey of H-1B visa holders at Apple, other tech companies reveals complicated picture

  25-02-2020 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OneZero conducted a 10,000-person survey in an attempt to shed light on the experiences of H-1B visa holders at Apple and other large tech companies.
  Sarah Emerson for OneZero:Every year, technology giants compete over H-1B visas, and the opportunity to sponsor foreign workers. For these employees, the visa can represent a path to residency, and can mean employment at some of the world’s most high-profile companies. But foreign laborers who enter the program also report feeling like an und
  
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• Apple warns shareholders of coronavirus risks ahead of tomorrow’s annual meeting

  25-02-2020 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is scheduled to hold its annual shareholder meeting tomorrow, February 26, at Steve Jobs Theater. Ahead of the event, Apple is warning attendees to take extra health and safety precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.more…
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• Global trust in technology declining, report says - CNET

  25-02-2020 19:24
  
  Public demand for tech regulation is rising.
  
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• 60% of people worry that tech is moving too fast, study finds - CNET

  25-02-2020 19:24
  
  People want to see more regulation as global trust in technology erodes.
  
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• Coronavirus spread in US not a matter of if, but when, CDC warns - CNET

  25-02-2020 19:21
  
  Health officials say now is the time to prepare.
  
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• Best-sounding true wireless earbuds of 2020 - CNET

  25-02-2020 19:20
  
  Many people are looking for cheap true-wireless headphones, but if you're looking for something with top-notch sound, this is the list for you.
  
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• Samsung, Sony, Sharp join Qualcomm's roster of 5G handset makers - CNET

  25-02-2020 19:00
  
  There are at least 70 phones in the works using Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 technology for 5G phones.
  
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• New details on Qualcomm's 5G VR prototypes: Cloud rendering, eye tracking, high-res displays - CNET

  25-02-2020 19:00
  
  The first Snapdragon 5G VR headsets and AR goggles are coming soon, according to Qualcomm
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 25, 2020 – Apple Watch study, ARM Mac rumors

  25-02-2020 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
  Sponsored by Hyper:  Hyper’s next-gen of USB-C Hubs is now available to preorder. Thanks to Hyper, we’re also giving 9to5Mac readers the chance to win Apple’s new Mac Pro worth $6000 this month.
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• Funky-looking monkeyface prickleback fish 'could be the new white meat' - CNET

  25-02-2020 18:54
  
  Scientists take a deep dive into the genome of a vegetarian fish that could end up on your dinner plate.
  
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• Xbox Series X's backward compatibility: We have so many questions - CNET

  25-02-2020 18:44
  
  Will it really be "four generations of gaming"? And how does it work? Microsoft is light on answers.
  
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• Your Uber may soon feature video ads atop the car - Roadshow

  25-02-2020 18:29
  
  The company has partnered with Adomni to start running digital ads via signage on top of Uber ride hailing vehicles.
  
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• Tesla hasn't formally replied to NTSB over Autopilot inquiries in two years - Roadshow

  25-02-2020 18:29
  
  The NTSB plans to wrap up its latest hearing on the partially automated driving technology with zero response from Tesla.
  
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• Best 32-inch TVs in 2020 - CNET

  25-02-2020 18:25
  
  I strongly recommend getting a larger TV. But if you insist, here's a couple choices.
  
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• Concept shows off how Apple could enhance the multitasking experience on iPad

  25-02-2020 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple tries to improve iPad’s multitasking capabilities every year, making the system more powerful to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. But this has also raised questions about the usability of multitasking on the iPad, which has become increasingly complicated for some users.more…
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• Tuesday’s best deals: Apple 27-inch 5K iMac $200 off, Anker iPhone accessory sale from $8, more

  25-02-2020 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tuesday’s best deals include $200 off Apple’s latest 27-inch 5K iMac, an Anker iPhone accessory sale from $8, and a rare discount on the official Milanese Loop Apple Watch Band. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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