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• All 2020 iPad Pro models feature 6GB of RAM, same U1 chip as iPhone 11

  18-03-2020 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today introduced the fourth-generation iPad Pro with a new camera setup and the A12Z Bionic chip. While we know the new processor can provide better graphics performance, Apple hasn’t mentioned what exactly changed from the previous generation with the A12X Bionic chip. With the release of iOS 13.4 GM for developers, we were able to confirm that all models of the new iPad Pro have 6GB RAM, among other things.more…
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• Apple’s Craig Federighi shows how iPad’s new trackpad works

  18-03-2020 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today made the rumors (and code leaks) official: Trackpad and mouse support has arrived on the iPad.
  Users can get a trackpad on an iPad Pro with Apple’s $299 or $349 Magic Keyboard, via Logitech’s $150 keyboard case, use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad, or using forthcoming iPad trackpad accessories. With a floating design with smooth angle adjustment, a backlit keyboard and trackpad, the Magic Keyboard delivers the best typing experience ever on iPad. The Magic Keyboard will be
  
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• Celeb chefs just launched a petition to save the restaurant industry - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:49
  
  Alice Waters and Curtis Stone are among them.
  
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• Trump partners with major media networks for coronavirus information blitz - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:43
  
  Public service announcements will appear from the government across Disney, ABC, CBS and iHeartMedia.
  
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• Get an Echo Show 5 and Wyze indoor smart camera for $70 - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:43
  
  The Echo Show 5 has been selling at a discount recently. Now you can get a smart camera thrown in for the same price.
  
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• COVID-19 and automakers: All the plants shut down due to the coronavirus - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 23:41
  
  Automakers have begun to halt production in Europe as COVID-19 spreads, and now, the US has seen its first plants go offline.
  
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• Volvo recalls 121,000 cars over auto emergency braking failure - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 23:27
  
  The system may not detect an object and so may not work as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
  
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• Westworld season 3 gets futuristic gadgets and tech so right - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:19
  
  Westworld is back on HBO, and the premiere showed off a bounty of new electronics. Here's everything we spotted and how it relates to real-world technology.
  
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• Global coronavirus shutdowns let the environment breathe a bit easier - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:16
  
  With so many humans staying at home, the air is cleaner, the water is clearer and some animals are more bold than ever.
  
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• Formula One break starts early, season delayed to cope with coronavirus - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 23:01
  
  Formula One postponed its 2020 season until the end of May, but there's still some good news coming from the sport.
  
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• How to effectively clean the inside of your car if you're worried about COVID-19 - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 23:00
  
  Don't panic, we've got all the tips and tricks you need. Just use the right cleaner and technique to kill germs.
  
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• Apple demos iPad's new trackpad - CNET

  18-03-2020 22:59
  
  The addition to iPadOS is designed to make selection of text and controls easy. The trackpad also supports three-finger gestures.
  
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• Self-quarantining? Eliminate background noise from conference calls with Krisp for free - CNET

  18-03-2020 22:49
  
  Krisp is an AI-powered filter that virtually eliminates background noise, letting your work-from-home experience be a little more pleasant and professional.
  
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• Tesla plant will remain open after local shelter-in-place order - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 22:26
  
  However, the local government will only allow a fraction of the workforce onsite.
  
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• Some key Apple products are showing improved supply

  18-03-2020 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Loup Ventures has been tracking lead times of four key Apple products in 13 countries since mid-February 2020 and recently found supply has improved over the past two weeks. amid the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  Gene Munster for Loup Ventures:iPhone (~52% of revenue) supply, as measured by the lead times of iPhone 11 64GB and iPhone 11 Pro 64GB, is now (March 17) an average of 2.0 days compared to a peak of 6.7 days on March 4. AirPods (~4% of revenue) supply, as measured by AirPods Pro
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series X are cool, but show me the games - CNET

  18-03-2020 22:12
  
  COMMENTARY: We're in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Can you just show us the games please?
  
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• TikTok now has a content advisory panel - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:58
  
  A panel of tech and safety experts will help TikTok shape content policy.
  
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• FCC waives rules to boost broadband for hospitals, schools amid coronavirus crisis - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:56
  
  It's good news for telehealth and distance learning during the pandemic.
  
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• How to skip your March Apple Card payment without interest

  18-03-2020 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Another measure Apple has taken to help with the impact of coronavirus is allowing Apple Card customers to skip their March payments with no penalty or interest. However, the offer isn’t automatic, read on for how to get it set up for your account.more…
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• Idris Elba coronavirus update: 'Generally doing OK,' he says - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:48
  
  The star of Pacific Rim and Marvel movies also urges fans not to spread the false claim that black people can't contract COVID-19.
  
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• Whole Foods changing store hours amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:45
  
  The company is also instituting an hour of shopping that's exclusive for older customers.
  
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• Ditch your bulky keychain with this $10 KeySmart Flex key holder two-pack - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:43
  
  You're probably not a prison warden, so don't jangle your keys on a ring. Store up to eight keys in this simple and silent organizer.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette orders halted due to high demand - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 21:34
  
  GM attributes the decision to high demand, not the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• President Trump invokes Defense Production Act in response to pandemic

  18-03-2020 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Wednesday, President Trump announced that he will invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA), which would allow U.S. government to force American industry to manufacture medical supplies that are in short supply in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  Jessie Hellmann for The Hill:“There’s never been an instance like this where no matter what you have it’s not enough,” Trump said at a White House briefing with reporters. “If we need to use it, we&rsqu
  
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• BMW 7 Series will get a dedicated electric variant - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 21:14
  
  The luxury sedan will be available with four powertrain options, including the EV variant.
  
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• Wedbush slashes Apple price target from $400 to $335

  18-03-2020 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Wednesday, Wedbush analyst, and Apple bull, Daniel Ives slashed Apple price target to $335 from $400 due to concerns about, you guessed it: the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  Emily Bary for MarketWatch:“From a stock and valuation perspective, we believe investors are best off stress testing the models and FY21 estimates to gauge what level of revenue/EPS Cupertino can deliver under an economic scenario which goes through a deep recession over the next few quarters and starts to s
  
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• Watch Craig Federighi demo the new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with trackpad

  18-03-2020 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple officially unveiled its new iPad Pro this morning, pairing it with a new Magic Keyboard that incorporates a trackpad. We already walked you through many of the iPadOS 13.4 enhancements on the way to support trackpad input, and now Apple software VP Craig Federighi has offered a demo of the features.more…
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• 7 coronavirus health myths, fact checked - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:58
  
  Despite what you might see online, eating garlic and drinking water can't protect you from getting infected.
  
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• Xbox Series X: Microsoft backtracks on Thanksgiving release - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:53
  
  It's still coming this holiday season.
  
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• My family hasn't watched Disney Plus in months: No prestige, nothing to binge - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:47
  
  Commentary: I thought Disney Plus would become a regular part of my TV life, but I haven't watched it since The Mandalorian finished in December.
  
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• Apple releases new colors for iPhone and iPad cases and Apple Watch bands

  18-03-2020 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As they normally do annually, Apple has debuted a new lineup of colors today for iPhone and iPad cases, alongside a slew of new Apple Watch bands.
  New colors for Apple’s iPhone Silicone Case and Leather Folio.
  Ryan Christoffel for MacStories:These releases bring with them a semblance of normalcy, which I find comforting.
  The Silicone Case for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max has been updated with three new colors: Cactus, Grapefruit, and Surf Blue.
  The Leather Folio for the iPhone 11
  
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• Bill Gates calls US coronavirus testing disorganized in Reddit AMA - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:37
  
  The Microsoft co-founder, who knows a lot about global public health, also addressed vaccines, home precautions and different national approaches.
  
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• Xbox Series X coming Thanksgiving 2020 - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:28
  
  Get a little turkey with your new console.
  
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• Fake coronavirus tracking apps are really malware that stalks you - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:23
  
  The surveillance industry is exploiting fears stemming from the global health crisis.
  
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• Zuckerberg says Facebook is not giving governments data to track coronavirus spread - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:16
  
  In a press call, the Facebook CEO denied reports that the giant was considering providing location data to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Zuckerberg: Facebook isn't giving governments data to track coronavirus spread - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:16
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg denies reports that the giant is considering providing location data to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Trump Administration aims to send $2,000 to many Americans in coronavirus stimulus

  18-03-2020 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trump administration officials are working with congressional Republicans on an emergency COVID-19 cornoavirus stimulus package that could send a total of $2,000 via two $1,000 checks to many Americans and also devote $300 billion towards helping small businesses avoid mass layoffs, The Washington Post is reporting, citing “two senior administration officials and a Treasury Department fact sheet.”
  Erica Werner, Jeff Stein, and Mike DeBonis for The Washington Post:The Treasury Departm
  
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• Scientists discover two rare new sharks with saw-like snouts - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:04
  
  A scientist called the find "simply astonishing."
  
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• Chris Martin, John Legend, and other artists are performing impromptu live concerts online amid the coronavirus crisis

  18-03-2020 19:55 via techhive.com
  
  While the growing coronavirus crisis forces the cancellation of one concert after another, musicians have taken to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to bring their fans together.
  
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• Chris Martin, John Legend, and other artists are performing impromptou live concerts online amid the coronavirus crisis

  18-03-2020 19:55 via techhive.com
  
  While the growing coronavirus crisis forces the cancellation of one concert after another, musicians have taken to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to bring their fans together.
  
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• Samsung joins Apple, Microsoft in closing US stores to combat coronavirus - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:50
  
  The South Korean giant only operates a handful of physical stores in the US.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 075: “One big remote family”, featuring Kaya Thomas, Curtis Herbert and Casey Liss

  18-03-2020 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new iPad Pro, native mouse pointer support in iPadOS, tips on working from home, app architecture and system design, picking the right technologies and dependencies for a project, and top tips on indie app development from Kaya Thomas, Casey Liss and Curtis Herbert. It’s the longest, most action-packed episode of Stacktrace that we have ever made!
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• I haven't watched Disney Plus in months, and I practically forgot it existed - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:43
  
  Commentary: I thought Disney Plus would become a regular part of my TV life, but I haven't watched it since The Mandalorian finished in December.
  
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• Apple’s new MacBook Air and iPad Pro are already on sale, pre-order here to save up to $105

  18-03-2020 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following today’s announcement of new MacBook Air and iPad Pro, Expercom is now offering pre-orders with up to $105 off. Apple’s latest iPad Pro delivers a familiar design with a refreshed camera system, new processor, and display. The latest MacBook Air delivers a Retina display, 10th-generation Intel Core processors, and a minimum of 256GB worth of storage. Free shipping is available for all. Hit the jump for a line by line breakdown of pricing and deals available.more&hellip
  
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• Hallelujah! The MacBook Air will finally get the Magic Keyboard - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:20
  
  Commentary: For people who spend a lot of time typing, this little change is a big deal. It's the kind of good news we all need right now.
  
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• 7 free video chat apps to use if you're social distancing - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:18
  
  Stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic? Use these videoconferencing options to keep in touch with family, friends and your workplace.
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:13
  
  Covid-19 earns nul points, but you can still enjoy this year's entries right here
  
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• Eurovision 2020 cancelled by coronavirus, so enjoy the songs here - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:13
  
  Covid-19 earns nul points, but you can still enjoy this year's entrants to the infamous Song Contest.
  
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• Eurovision 2020 canceled by coronavirus, but you can enjoy the songs here - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:13
  
  COVID-19 earns null points, but you can still enjoy this year's entrants to the infamous song contest.
  
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• Facebook built a new center to direct people to accurate coronavirus information - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:12
  
  The new coronavirus information center will appear at the top of your News Feed.
  
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