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• FCC looks to fine U.S. carriers $200M over improper location data sharing

  27-02-2020 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to propose fining four major U.S. carriers at least $200 million in total for improperly disclosing some consumer real-time location data, two people briefed on the matter said on Thursday, Reuters is reporting.David Shepardson for Reuters:The FCC is expected to announce the proposed fines on AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications Inc, Sprint Corp, and T-Mobile US Inc by Friday. The companies will be able to challenge the fines before they be
  
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• YouTube TV will pull Sinclair's Fox Sports stations on February 29 - CNET

  27-02-2020 23:44
  
  As baseball season and NBA and NHL playoff races loom, many YouTube TV sports fans may lose access to watching their favorite teams.
  
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• Rick and Morty promo has viewers demanding a return date - CNET

  27-02-2020 23:37
  
  Enough teasers already. Where are the new episodes?
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook says China is getting coronavirus 'under control' - CNET

  27-02-2020 23:36
  
  The company has said the new virus has affected demand from Chinese customers and production capabilities in the country.
  
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• Can't buy a Chevy C8 Corvette? Track one for $300 - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 23:27
  
  The National Corvette Museum will let any adult with a license get behind the wheel.
  
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• Clearview AI facial recognition customers reportedly include Justice Department, FBI, ICE, Macy's, NBA - CNET

  27-02-2020 23:11
  
  Retail companies as well as law enforcement agencies reportedly used the service.
  
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• iPad 2020 rumors: iPad Pro trackpad keyboard rumored to be in production

  27-02-2020 22:50 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 2/27/2020: Added a rumor about a keyboard with a trackpad for the upcoming iPad Pro.Latest rumor: Trackpad keyboard for the iPad Pro
  According to a February report from The Info
  
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• Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellation of Facebook F8 developer conference - CNET

  27-02-2020 22:40
  
  The cancellation of Facebook's biggest event of the year, which was set for May, follows in the footsteps of Mobile World Congress.
  
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• Best sounding wireless earbuds: Sony, Sennheiser and more compared - CNET

  27-02-2020 22:32
  
  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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• Apple pulls pandemic simulation game Plague Inc. from App Store in China

  27-02-2020 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ndemic Creations, maker of the pandemic simulation game Plague Inc., says the game has been pulled from Apple’s App Store in China because Chinese authorities say it “includes content that is illegal in China as determined by the Cyberspace Administration of China.”:The popular game — which asks players to shepherd a virus’ deadly spread around the world — has been available on the Chinese App Store for years without issue. Ndemic says it’s “not cl
  
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• It may not kill coronavirus, but here are some steps you can take to curb car germs - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 22:28
  
  The coronavirus is a reminder that cars are germ-filled places. Here are some precautions you can take now, and some new tech that could help soon.
  
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• Limited Series Based on Downfall of WeWork Coming to Apple TV+

  27-02-2020 22:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has picked up a limited series based on the story of WeWork for Apple TV+, according to a new report from Variety. The upcoming show is based on the six-part Wondery podcast called "WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork."
  WeWork in early 2019 was valued at close to $50 billion as it prepared for an IPO, but the company crashed and burned after a series of articles highlighted mismanagement and odd behavior from CEO Adam Neumann, who was quickly ousted. WeWork's IPO was canceled and the co
  
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• LinkedIn wants to go business casual with Snapchat-style stories

  27-02-2020 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LinkedIn is looking to get in on the social media fun with the stories feature made popular by Snapchat years ago and then picked up by Instagram, Facebook, and more. LinkedIn shared that it’s been trying out the feature internally and that it will offer up a preview of its take on stories to some users soon.more…
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• FCC to Propose Fining AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile $200M for Sharing Customer Location Data

  27-02-2020 22:07 via macrumors.com
  
  The United States Federal Communication Commission is expected to propose fining AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint $200 million in total for improperly disclosing real-time customer location data, reports Reuters.
  Proposed fines for the four major carriers in the United States could be announced as soon as tomorrow, and the carriers would have the chance to challenge the fines before they become final. The precise amount each company is fined could change, and could possibly increase.The F
  
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• Amazon Prime competitor Walmart+ reportedly in testing phase - CNET

  27-02-2020 22:01
  
  The retail giant has been testing the paid membership service for over a year, a report says.
  
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• Amazon Prime competitor Walmart Plus reportedly in testing phase - CNET

  27-02-2020 22:01
  
  The retail giant has been testing the paid membership service for a year and a half, says a report.
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3: First impressions of a dice-filled fantasy - CNET

  27-02-2020 22:00
  
  The makers of Divinity: Original Sin step into this classic PC gaming franchise and make it their own.
  
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• FCC readies hefty fines for carriers for not protecting consumer location data - CNET

  27-02-2020 21:58
  
  AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon could face hundreds of millions of dollars in fines, The Wall Street Journal reports.
  
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• Tesla China has more to worry about than coronavirus - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 21:48
  
  Sales data shows buyers hadn't flocked to the brand even before COVID-19 put the brakes on local car buying.
  
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• WWE Super ShowDown 2020: Results, Goldberg wins, match ratings and full recap - CNET

  27-02-2020 21:47
  
  We've got a new Universal Champion.
  
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• Apple to release iPad Pro Smart Keyboard with trackpad this year

  27-02-2020 21:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is planning to release an iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad this year, according to a new report from The Information which says that Apple is currently “preparing the keyboard for mass production.”
  Apple’s current Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro
  The Information:Apple is planning to release an iPad keyboard accessory later this year that will include a built-in trackpad, the latest step in its effort to position the tablet device as an alternative to laptop computers, ac
  
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• Apple CEO Cook optimistic China is getting the coronavirus under control

  27-02-2020 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In an interview with Susan Li for FOX Business, Apple CEO Tim Cook say he sees China is getting the COVID-19 coronavirus under control and how Apple is managing product supply and production.
  It feels to me that, uh, China is getting, uh, the coronavirus under control. I mean, you look at the numbers, they’re coming down day by day by day, so I’m very optimistic there. On the supplier side, we have suppliers, you know, iPhone is built everywhere in the world; we have key components c
  
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• Melting glacier triggers deadly flood at the foot of Machu Picchu - CNET

  27-02-2020 21:26
  
  An avalanche from the heights of the Andes sent chaos far downstream in Peru.
  
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• Apple to Release iPad Pro Smart Keyboard With Trackpad in 2020

  27-02-2020 21:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is working on an iPad keyboard that includes a built-in trackpad, reports The Information, citing sources with knowledge of Apple's plans.
  Apple has reportedly been experimenting with trackpads for the ‌iPad‌ for a "number of years." Some of the prototypes have featured capacitive keys, though it is not known if this feature is in the finished product. The Information's source says that the keyboard will be made from materials similar to those in Apple's current Smart Keyboard Fo
  
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• Report: Apple releasing iPad Pro Smart Keyboard with built-in trackpad this year

  27-02-2020 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to a new report from The Information today, Apple is planning to release an iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad this year. The report says that Apple is currently “preparing the keyboard for mass production.”more…
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• Subaru Crosstrek to get new engine with more power, report says - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 21:16
  
  Subaru heard you -- the small crossover is in for a bigger engine to remedy its lack of power.
  
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• Einride needs to hire its first human for autonomous short-haul trucking - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 21:14
  
  The company is banking on its human truck drivers bridging the gap to autonomous short-haul trucking.
  
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• Cruise Automation's self-driving cars can now carry passengers - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 21:13
  
  General Motors' Cruise division received the OK for testing in California.
  
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• Tim Cook says he believes China is getting coronavirus ‘under control’

  27-02-2020 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Apple has acknowledged the impact of coronavirus on its supply chain and product demand in China, CEO Tim Cook seems to think the situation is improving in China. In an interview with Fox Business this afternoon, Cook explained his thinking as well as Apple’s ongoing work in China.more…
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• Microsoft, Sony, EA and others drop out of GDC due to coronavirus - CNET

  27-02-2020 21:00
  
  The biggest games event of the year is under threat of being cancelled as Microsoft, Epic Games, Unity, Sony, EA, Facebook and Kojima all drop out.
  
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• Shazam adds Apple Music integration to its Android app

  27-02-2020 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Music might not be the first thing you’d think of for Android users, but as the service grows in popularity many have been converting. Apple has also had a solid track record of updating its Android app with new features. Now, Shazam for Android is adding Apple Music integration.more…
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• Fortnite Chapter 2 season 2 challenges and where to find Shadow safe houses - CNET

  27-02-2020 20:41
  
  Also: new Deadpool challenges.
  
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• Watch Harvard's wild octopus-inspired tentacle robot grab a live crab - CNET

  27-02-2020 20:37
  
  Suckers.
  
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• Has Apple CEO Tim Cook made Apple too dependent on China?

  27-02-2020 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Dow Jones Industrial Average is slumping Thursday afternoon with shares of Dow Inc. and Apple seeing the biggest losses for the index. This has led some observers to ask if Apple CEO Tim Cook has made Apple too dependent on China.
  Cook, since joining Apple more than 20 years ago, is famous for having “transformed Apple’s supply chain, relying on China to manufacture devices with the help of low-cost, skilled labor, and to ship those products around the world,” as Mark Gurma
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'It Feels to Me China is Getting Coronavirus Under Control'

  27-02-2020 20:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Birmingham, Alabama today, where he spoke at an event for EdFarm, which will offer Apple's Everyone Can Code curriculum alongside civil rights education conducted through augmented reality.
  Following his EdFarm speech, Cook did an interview with Fox Business. The interview is set to air in full on Friday, but in a clip shared today, Cook spoke about the impact of the coronavirus on Apple's business.According to Cook, he believes that China is starting to get the coronavi
  
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• Disney Plus bringing back The Proud Family with original voice cast - CNET

  27-02-2020 20:22
  
  Grandma Suga Mama is coming back.
  
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• Samsung had the most successful Android phones, but iPhone dominated 2019’s top 10

  27-02-2020 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung is the biggest smartphone maker on the planet, but Apple’s tight reigns on the US market give the company a run for its money. Now, a report on last year’s numbers reveals that Apple absolutely dominated the US market while Samsung had the most successful Android phones of 2019.more…
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• [Update: Now available] Zagg unveils new 10.2-inch iPad keyboards, new Mophie charger, more

  27-02-2020 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At CES 2020 this week, Zagg Brands has unveiled a new collection of accessories for Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad, as well as a new Mophie Powerstation Go portable battery, and more.more…
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• Proposed EU law looks to force Apple iPhone to have removable batteries

  27-02-2020 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Leaked EU proposals could force smartphone manufacturers to to make all smartphones, including Apple’s iPhone, to feature removable batteries. All brands wanting to sell in the EU would have to make sure each smartphone has a battery that can be removed by the user.
  Gareth Beavis for TechRadar:This proposal is a long way from being confirmed – it’s currently not even out in the public, as it was leaked by Dutch publication Het Financieele Dagblad, claiming to have seen leaked d
  
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• Bentley Mulliner division will grace Geneva with Bacalar two-seater - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 20:04
  
  It'll be only the second two-seat Bentley car since 1930, believe it or not.
  
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• Raspberry Pi cuts price of 2GB model to $35 - CNET

  27-02-2020 19:57
  
  You can now get double the RAM for $10 less.
  
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• Will Apple cancel WWDC 2020 due to coronavirus?

  27-02-2020 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mobile World Congress was one of the first major international events canceled this year due to the coronavirus epidemic. Now as the virus continues to spread, more tough decisions are being made like Facebook canceling its F8 Developers Conference that was scheduled for May. With June around the corner and Apple’s developer conference attracting attendees from all around the world, will Apple have to cancel WWDC 2020?more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 27, 2020 – OTA recovery feature for iOS, HomeKit routers

  27-02-2020 19:49 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.
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• Best Apple Watch deals for 2020: Walmart has the Series 3 for $189 - CNET

  27-02-2020 19:43
  
  Deals are scarce -- but some are still out there.
  
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• Coronavirus jolts tech firms: Facebook cancels F8 conference; Microsoft, Apple warn - CNET

  27-02-2020 19:39
  
  The global tech industry is being rattled by the virus.
  
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• WWE Super ShowDown 2020: Live updates, results, Undertaker return and match ratings - CNET

  27-02-2020 19:24
  
  Live right now on the WWE Network.
  
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• Steinberg’s new USB-C audio interface for Mac/iOS features split DJ monitoring

  27-02-2020 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Steinberg is adding to its lineup of USB-C Mac interfaces today with the new UR24C two-channel model. After launching back in September of last year, Steinberg’s UR-C line of audio interfaces is seeing an interesting addition today with the latest entry in the family. With some unique headphone monitoring options in tow for stage performers and studio producers, the new UR24C falls in the middle of the line offering up an affordable option for musicians that need a little bit more than th
  
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• Metal-dwelling crustacean now a Metallica namesake - CNET

  27-02-2020 19:11
  
  This scientist has dubbed his deep-sea discovery Metallica to raise awareness about miners who seek and destroy marine habitats.
  
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• New tech coming to rid your car of viruses - Roadshow

  27-02-2020 19:00
  
  The coronavirus outbreak is a reminder that cars can be germ-filled places.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover takes Mars detour in search of 'something completely new' - CNET

  27-02-2020 19:00
  
  Climb, you plucky rover, climb!
  
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