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• Apple Acquires AI Startup Voysis to Improve Siri

  03-04-2020 23:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has purchased artificial intelligence startup Voysis with the aim of improving Siri, reports Bloomberg. Voysis offers a platform that allows digital voice assistants to better understand natural language.
  The company worked to improve voice assistants in online shopping apps, allowing software to better interpret requests from users. The website, which is now defunct, said that the technology used client databases with AI tools that deeply understand the specifics of products, services, an
  
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• Apple acquires AI startup Voysis to improve Siri’s natural language skills

  03-04-2020 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After the surprise move of Apple buying Dark Sky, the popular hyperlocal weather app, Bloomberg has learned that it has also purchased another company this week called Voysis. The latest is an artificial intelligence startup that could help Apple improve Siri’s skill at understanding natural language.more…
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• Instagram, Twitter used to organize harassment campaigns on Zoom - CNET

  03-04-2020 23:47
  
  Instagram says it's still in the process of pulling down accounts and hashtags used for "Zoombombing."
  
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• Mil-Spec Ford F-150 has all the rough and tough goods - Roadshow

  03-04-2020 23:31
  
  Known for its boss Hummer H1 creations, the Detroit-based company tackled the F-150 with pretty stellar results.
  
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• CDC says we all should wear face coverings to avoid spreading virus - CNET

  03-04-2020 23:31
  
  But medical-grade N95 masks, which are in short supply, should be reserved for health workers. And don't stop social distancing or hand washing.
  
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• Feds threaten to cut off service providers allowing illegal COVID-19 related robocalls - CNET

  03-04-2020 23:28
  
  The FCC and FTC say 'gateway' providers must crackdown on these unwanted calls or else.
  
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• The best gaming router of 2020 - CNET

  03-04-2020 23:16
  
  A gaming router might be overkill for most of us, but if you're looking for low-latency performance and advanced features, here's what we recommend.
  
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• Get six months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $40 - CNET

  03-04-2020 23:12
  
  That's about 56% off unlimited access to more than 100 games and other perks. Plus: A deal on PlayStation Plus for 43% off.
  
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• Processor shootout: MacBook Air (2020) Intel Core i3 vs. Core i7

  03-04-2020 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The MacBook Air starts with an Intel Core i3, but is again available with a Core i7 processor. Back in 2014, we ordered what would become our favorite Mac notebook ever (and we’ve had a lot of them): The 11-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Dual Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz. Those things were real road warrior champs!
  MacBook Air now features the new scissor-switch Magic Keyboard, delivers up to two times faster performance and starts at a new lower price of $999.
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• Alabama football picks Apple Watch for fitness edge during the pandemic

  03-04-2020 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During the coronavirus pandemic, college football teams are faced with the interesting scenario of trying to get their players in peak physical shape for the fall season…remotely. A new report from The Athletic (paywall) details how Alabama has issued Apple Watch to all of its players before the college was shut down to keep the training of its players going and check in on their sleep and heart rate data, all while walking a tricky line of not breaking SEC rules.more…
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• BMW's R18 is the definition of a modern classic motorcycle - Roadshow

  03-04-2020 22:45
  
  With its massive air-cooled boxer-twin engine, and its pre-war-inspired lines, the production R18 is almost everything we hoped it'd be.
  
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• Apple Arcade adds new RPG ‘Legend of the Skyfish 2’

  03-04-2020 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Arcade added the new action RPG “Legend of the Skyfish 2” from Crescent Moon Games and Mother Gaia Studio to its growing catalog of over 100 games on Friday. In the new game, you play as Little Red Hook, a young warrior apprentice and the last of the Red Hook guardians. The new Apple Arcade game has a nostalgic “Legend of Zelda” feel.
  Your fishing pole is the ultimate weapon in Legend of the Skyfish 2 – only on Apple Arcade
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• Tiger King biopic dream casting: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Zac Efron, David Spade - CNET

  03-04-2020 22:20
  
  Big-cat zookeepers, boy toy husbands and other crazy characters have made the Netflix series a hit. These actors would make a great fit for the upcoming Tiger King biopic.
  
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• Upgrade your seating with a Respawn-120 racing-style gaming chair for 52% off - CNET

  03-04-2020 22:18
  
  Flash sale: Respawn's fully reclining ergonomic gaming chair is$111 today only.
  
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• These 17 movies will be available online early to help ease your coronavirus anxiety

  03-04-2020 22:06 via techhive.com
  
  The Call of the Wild, Onward, Bad Boys for Life, and more are available to rent or buy from streaming services way ahead of schedule.
  
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• Review: Satechi’s 108W USB-C Desktop Charger offers Apple devices max power and ports

  03-04-2020 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Satechi launched its latest multi-device USB-C charger at CES back in January and it comes with the most ports and power you’ll find in pretty much any option on the market. Read on for our full review of Satechi’s 108W USB-C PD Desktop Charger.more…
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• Best wired streaming device to save your home Wi-Fi bandwidth - CNET

  03-04-2020 21:44
  
  Streaming Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Disney Plus or Hulu can occupy your Wi-Fi. Try running an Ethernet connection instead.
  
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• Waymo halts self-driving car fleet due to coronavirus - Roadshow

  03-04-2020 21:43
  
  Amid the coronavirus outbreak, all Waymo services and testing are on hiatus.
  
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• Volkswagen partners with fabric supplier for more medical gear - Roadshow

  03-04-2020 21:39
  
  The German automaker partnered with Faurecia to build critical protective gear for those fighting the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Captain Marvel sequel gets 2022 release date after Black Panther 2 - CNET

  03-04-2020 21:32
  
  Both highly anticipated sequels will hit our eyeballs in 2022.
  
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• How to watch WrestleMania 2020 for free on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and the web

  03-04-2020 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While WrestleMania normally has up to 100,000 fans attend the big event, this year due to the coronavirus, it will be held in a more or less empty arena in Orlando. Follow along for how to watch WrestleMania 2020 for free on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and the web.more…
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• Two children sue Google for allegedly collecting students' biometric data - CNET

  03-04-2020 21:22
  
  The lawsuit says the search giant violated privacy laws with its educational tools.
  
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• Senate Democrats question Apple about COVID-19 screening app

  03-04-2020 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Several U.S. Senate Democrats are questioning Apple CEO Tim Cook about the privacy of the company’s new COVID-19 screening app and website.
  Apple’s OVID-19 screening app and website were developed in partnership with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The White House, and FEMA.
  With Apple’s new COVID-19 app and website, users can answer a series of questions around risk factors, recent exposure and symptoms in order to receive CDC recommendations on next step
  
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• Tales From the Loop review: Amazon Prime Video gets very weird, very slowly - CNET

  03-04-2020 21:07
  
  The slow-burning, utterly beguiling sci-fi oddness of a small town feels like Eerie, Indiana meets Chernobyl.
  
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• 5 top meat delivery options for your Easter or Passover feast - CNET

  03-04-2020 21:00
  
  Where to find the best brisket, ham, lamb and more.
  
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• U.S. Senators Question Apple CEO Tim Cook About COVID-19 App Privacy

  03-04-2020 20:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Four U.S. senators, Bob Menendez, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Richard Blumenthal, on Friday sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook expressing concern over "the safety and security of Americans' private health data" in regard to the recently released COVID-10 website and app, reports Bloomberg.
  The senators questioned Cook about Apple's data-sharing practices and safeguards, and whether the COVID-19 app complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). They also want
  
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• Apple discounts HomePod to $149 for employees, update imminent?

  03-04-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s HomePod usually retails for $299 for customers, but Apple retail and corporate employees can purchase a HomePod right now at a nice discount: half price or $149.50. It is possible that Apple is trying to reduce inventory of the HomePod ahead of a rumored product update.
  Stereo pairs create an even wider soundstage for an incredible listening experience on HomePod.
  Benjamin Mayo for 9to5Mac:Although the HomePod is widely praised for its sound quality, its high price relative to the
  
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• Apple Arcade: The full list of games for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV - CNET

  03-04-2020 20:48
  
  The $4.99-a-month service includes more than 110 games.
  
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• US senators are asking Apple how private their COVID-19 app is, so we tested it

  03-04-2020 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple launched its user-friendly and helpful COVID-19 screening app and website last week. Even though the company publicly detailed it isn’t collecting responses, four US senators have asked Tim Cook for more details on the privacy policy of the app. Here’s what we found in our analysis of the app.more…
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• Disney pushes back its Marvel movie release dates because of coronavirus - CNET

  03-04-2020 20:45
  
  Disney's entire theatrical slate is getting overhauled, and Artemis Fowl will skip theaters entirely.
  
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• Disney delays Black Widow, rest of its Marvel movies, Mulan and others - CNET

  03-04-2020 20:45
  
  Disney's entire theatrical slate is getting overhauled because of disruptions from the coronavirus, and Artemis Fowl will skip theaters entirely.
  
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• Lyft offers free scooter rides for health and transit workers amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  03-04-2020 20:36
  
  The free unlimited rides will be available through April 30.
  
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• Lyft offers free scooter rides for coronavirus health and transit workers - CNET

  03-04-2020 20:36
  
  The free unlimited Lyft scooter rides will be available through April 30.
  
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• Tesla owners can now view Sentry Mode, TeslaCam footage in-car - Roadshow

  03-04-2020 20:16
  
  A new update headed to owners will make it a lot easier to watch footage captured on these systems.
  
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• BMW's prewar-inspired R18 boxer motorcycle makes its production debut - Roadshow

  03-04-2020 20:16
  
  We loved the concept at Villa d'Este, and now the production version will haunt our dreams until it's released.
  
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• Apple Offers Employees Deep Discounts on HomePod, Beats Headphones and More

  03-04-2020 20:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is offering employees significant discounts on products that include the HomePod and Beats headphones, according to details on the deals shared by MacGeneration and 9to5Mac.
  Apple is said to be clearing stock of Beats headphones and HomePods, providing them to employees through an internal deals program. The ‌HomePod‌ is available at a 50 percent discount, dropping the price to $149.50, while Beats are also available at a reduced price.There's no confirmed word on why Apple is of
  
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• Apple Offers Employees Deep Discounts on HomePod and Beats Headphones

  03-04-2020 20:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is offering employees significant discounts on products that include the HomePod and Beats headphones, according to details on the deals shared by MacGeneration and 9to5Mac.
  Apple is said to be clearing stock of Beats headphones and HomePods, providing them to employees through an internal deals program. The ‌HomePod‌ is available at a 50 percent discount, dropping the price to $149.50, while Beats are also available at a reduced price.There's no confirmed word on why Apple is of
  
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• Skype ditches account and download requirements, offers link-based option for free video calls

  03-04-2020 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft has made some nice improvements to its Skype video call service. Starting today, users don’t need to sign up for an account or download software to join cross-platform video conferences. There’s also a simpler interface that allows users to start a video call in just one click.more…
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Luna Display Adapter for Converting an iPad or Mac Into a Second Screen

  03-04-2020 20:01 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've once again teamed up with Astro to give MacRumors readers a chance to win a Luna Display adapter that's able to transform an iPad or an extra Mac into a secondary display for a main machine.
  The tiny Luna Display adapter plugs into your Mac through a USB-C port (newer Macs) or a Mini DisplayPort (older Macs) and then when paired with the Luna Display software, it connects an ‌iPad‌ or another Mac to your primary Mac using WiFi, giving new life to old iPa
  
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• Amazon Prime Day reportedly delayed due to coronavirus - CNET

  03-04-2020 20:01
  
  Prime members bought more than 175 million items during the shopping event last year.
  
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• iPad Launched 10 Years Ago Today, App Developer Reflects on Getting Access to a Top-Secret Prototype

  03-04-2020 19:53 via macrumors.com
  
  On the 10th anniversary of the iPad launching in stores, Agile Partners co-founder Jack Ivers has shared an interesting story about how his company managed to get in Apple's good graces and ultimately gain access to prototype iPads.
  The story begins in 2008, when Agile Partners released GuitarToolkit as one of the first iPhone apps on the App Store. The app used the iPhone's microphone to detect musical notes in an incoming audio stream to see the real-time pitch of a guitar string. Apple has lo
  
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• Vizio TV sale: Save up to $500 on some of the best 65-inch, 75-inch TVs - CNET

  03-04-2020 19:38
  
  Jumbo M-Series, P-Series and PX-Series Quantum sets are discounted to Black Friday prices.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Big updates come to Rayman-Mini, PAC-Man and 8 other games - CNET

  03-04-2020 19:37
  
  Apple updated 10 games to help keep you entertained while social distancing.
  
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• Watch the cast of Apple TV+’s ‘Mythic Quest’ battle on Twitch live playing Brawlhalla

  03-04-2020 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mythic Quest arrived on Apple TV+ as the service’s first comedy series in February. Now in light of filming halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, the cast is having some fun streaming playing the 2D fighter Brawlhalla.more…
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• Apple AirPods Pro are back on sale and in stock at Amazon

  03-04-2020 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Get ’em while they last! Amazon has Apple AirPods Pro back in stock with free delivery for PRIME members and they’re currently 6% off the $249.99 list price, available for $234.98.
  AirPods Pro bring the effortless magic of AirPods to an all-new lightweight, in-ear design.
  AirPods Pro join the existing AirPods line in delivering an unparalleled wireless audio experience. Each model uses advanced technology to reinvent how people listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy TV shows and mo
  
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• Money Heist on Netflix is the show you should be watching right now. Here's why - CNET

  03-04-2020 19:21
  
  The award-winning hit show will keep you hooked, make you laugh and even teach you some Spanish.
  
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• Apple discounts HomePod to $149 for employees, possibly to reduce inventory ahead of update

  03-04-2020 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is currently running a special promotion for employees. The HomePod usually retails for $299 for customers, but Apple retail and corporate employees can pick up a HomePod right now at half price: $149.50 each to be exact.
  This special employee discount is not unprecedented, but uncommon. It is possible that Apple is trying to reduce inventory of the HomePod ahead of a rumored product update. Although the HomePod is widely praised for its sound quality, its high price relative to the
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: The first season of Home Before Dark is now available

  03-04-2020 19:13 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that features only original programming—no reruns of hit TV shows or last year’s blockbuster movies.The company is said to be spending several billion dollars a year on original programming. That’s a lot of TV! Apple is attracting some of the best talent in TV and film production, including huge stars and directors, and locking down the television and movie rights to best-sellin
  
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• NASA spots rare interstellar comet Borisov falling apart - CNET

  03-04-2020 19:04
  
  A space snowball tossed our way from another star system has gone all melty and crumbly.
  
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• iPhone survives underwater for 2 months – and still works

  03-04-2020 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Can an Apple iPhone survive underwater for 2 months? Yes, it can!Hopefully a metaphor for America https://t.co/Z3G179FxkY
  — The Bodhisattva (@TheToddNewberg) April 3, 2020While feeding the swans, Thayse Bussolo-Vieira’s brand new Apple iPhone 8 fell out of her pocket and into the River Thames in early February. Almost two months later Thayse, 29, and her fiancé, James Tongue, 27, returned to the spot in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, and were surprised to find her iPhone lying o
  
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