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• HomePod now runs on tvOS, here’s what that could mean

  13-04-2020 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last month, Apple released the HomePod Software 13.4 update and although it has no new features for users, this update represents a major change with how Apple manages the HomePod ecosystem.
  9to5Mac has analyzed the latest HomePod firmware available and found something unexpected: starting with version 13.4, the HomePod operating system is now based on tvOS, instead of iOS. But what exactly does that mean for the rest of us?more…
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• Brightest supernova ever seen shines twice as much as any other - CNET

  13-04-2020 23:26
  
  Scientists spot two merging stars light up a corner of the universe like nothing humans have witnessed before.
  
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• Razer unveils Pikachu wireless earbuds with Pokeball charging case - CNET

  13-04-2020 23:24
  
  Catch these headphones later this month.
  
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• Apple and Google building coronavirus tracking tech for iOS and Android, coming in May - CNET

  13-04-2020 23:16
  
  The two companies are working together, representing most of the phones used around the world.
  
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• Tesla's robotaxi fleet will be 'functionally ready' in 2020, Musk says - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 23:05
  
  The Tesla CEO also finally called out a use for the cabin-facing camera in the rearview mirror -- monitoring robotaxi passengers.
  
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• Get this top-rated bidet with night-light for $45 - CNET

  13-04-2020 22:57
  
  This model is almost half the price of the last bidet deal we told you about, so see what all the fuss is about and save some toilet paper in the process.
  
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• IDC data suggests 20% drop in Mac shipments during Q1, but Gartner is more optimistic

  13-04-2020 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over the weekend, data from Canalys indicated a worldwide decline in PC shipments during Q1 2020, despite increased demand caused by remote work changes. Now, Gartner and IDC are out with their respective looks at PC industry shipments during the quarter, and they tell a similar story.more…
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• Apple responds to senators’ privacy questions about COVID-19 screening app

  13-04-2020 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this month, four US senators formally questioned Apple in a letter over its COVID-19 screening app and website even though the company has been transparent about how it works and the privacy and security it’s built on. Now Apple has officially responded to the government request.more…
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• Apple’s post-Jony Ive hardware designs: Function over form

  13-04-2020 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Less than ten months have passed since the renowned Jony Ive stepped down as Apple’s Chief Design Officer to start a new company – LoveFrom – that will reportedly work with both Apple and other clients.
  Apple’s current flagship iPhone 11 Pro Max is slightly thicker than its predecessor
  Eric Jhonsa for TheStreet:Already, there are several signs that Apple is rethinking its design philosophy some following Ive’s departure. But based on what has happened so far, that m
  
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• Motorola will unveil its latest flagship phone on April 22 - CNET

  13-04-2020 22:21
  
  The company teased its rumored Edge phone in a promotional video.
  
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• Corvette factory only managed to build 2,700 C8s before shutdown - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 22:09
  
  GM's Corvette assembly plant manager also confirmed that there's no definitely restart date for production.
  
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• Google Doodle thanks public transportation drivers on coronavirus frontlines - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:54
  
  A weekslong series of appreciation doodles honors the heroes and helpers battling COVID-19.
  
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• Google Doodle thanks grocery store workers on coronavirus front lines - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:54
  
  A weekslong series of appreciation Doodles honors the heroes and helpers battling COVID-19.
  
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• Jobless after coronavirus layoffs, then struck by identity theft - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:37
  
  This crime is always painful, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has extra sting.
  
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• How to get your stimulus payment using Square’s Cash app and more

  13-04-2020 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The US government has started sending out stimulus payments for financial support during the coronavirus pandemic. While the payments should be arriving automatically for the majority of people, some may need to enter details manually. Follow along for how to get your stimulus payment with everything from Square’s Cash app to a regular bank account.more…
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• 14 journaling apps for iOS to help you process coronavirus anxiety - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:22
  
  It's important to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health, according to the CDC.
  
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• Views from a socially distant walk in the woods — podcasts and photo walks

  13-04-2020 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Monday morning arrived this week before I was ready for it. Fortunately the weather outdoors was more inviting than the day before. I took the opportunity to break my recent unhealthy habit of nearly-no-fitness to go outside, listen to a few podcasts, and take a walk.more…
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• Coronavirus, terminal cancer and a wedding like no other: 'We can't put off joy' - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:01
  
  Family and friends will dial in from around the world as the bride and groom go ahead with their nuptials -- cancer and COVID-19 be damned.
  
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• Apple steps up orders for 5nm chips from TSMC

  13-04-2020 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A report today out of Taiwan reveals that TSMC has cut 5nm wafer production for Huawei due to slowing smartphone sales and that production capacity has promptly been grabbed by Apple ahead of next-gen 5G-capable iPhones due this fall.
  Apple’s A13 Bionic SoC
  Jack Purcher for Patently Apple:Apple requested TSMC to add nearly 10,000 pieces of production capacity in the fourth quarter.TSMC’s 5-nanometer is not only on schedule and full capacity, but 7-nanometer will continue to be fully
  
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• Tiger King: 8 ways to get more of Netflix's wildly popular documentary - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:25
  
  Need more of the big-cat universe that's captivated so many? Don't miss the new Netflix episode, plus there's a FOX/TMZ special, podcast, investigative series and more.
  
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• NASA imagines a dragon on Mars in a sinuous, scenic canyon - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:18
  
  Mars looks mythical in this gorgeous orbiter image.
  
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• 6GHz Wi-Fi access could boost speeds and generate $183 billion by 2025, study says - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:13
  
  As the FCC prepares to vote on opening the 6GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use, a new industry-funded report suggests that the move could pay dividends.
  
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• Instagram continues pushing IGTV adoption with deeper Stories integration and app redesign

  13-04-2020 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Instagram’s IGTV spin-off hasn’t yet gained widespread adoption, especially through the standalone IGTV app itself. In an effort to change that, Instagram is rolling out a redesigned interface for IGTV with a new focus on promoting creators who are making long-form content.more…
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• Trolls World Tour skipped theaters but won the weekend's digital rentals - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:49
  
  It did 10-times better than the studio's biggest digital release before it. But that doesn't mean you'll get more brand new movies to watch in your coronavirus quarantine.
  
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• These dirt-cheap true wireless earbuds aren't bad for $16 - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:33
  
  Looking for supercheap true wireless earbuds? This set from Funcl is down to a new low price.
  
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• Apple registers AppleCoronavirus.com domain name

  13-04-2020 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has recently registered the domain name AppleCoronavirus.com, according to a WHOIS record discovered by MacRumors.
  MacRumors:The new record indicates that Apple took possession of the domain name on Friday.
  The record’s domain information lists Apple Inc. as the registrant organization. The registrar is CSC Corporate Domains, a firm that protects domain names for large corporations, and is used by Apple for its domain name registrations.MacDailyNews Take: The AppleCoronavirus.com dom
  
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• Want to play Half-Life: Alyx? Here's the best VR gear for the experience - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:22
  
  How to play Valve's newest, VR-only Half-Life game.
  
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• The Hyundai Veloster N is getting a dual-clutch automatic transmission - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 19:17
  
  Hyundai's little hot hatch is getting a new pair of performance seats, too.
  
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• Fitbit Charge 4 is the perfect alternative to bulky fitness watches - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:11
  
  Fitbit's new Charge 4 keeps the sleek design of its predecessor, but steps up its fitness game with GPS and heart rate alerts.
  
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• How to Watch the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launch event - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:00
  
  OnePlus is slated to unveil its new flagship phones in a digital event on Tuesday. Watch along with us here.
  
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• Verizon boosts Fios remote tech support during coronavirus to help troubleshoot issues - CNET

  13-04-2020 18:45
  
  Fixing service issues without having to come into your home.
  
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• Lowest gas prices in the US falls to just 93 cents a gallon - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:31
  
  America's average gas price could drop to $1.49 per gallon due to coronavirus-related social distancing and the Saudi-Russian price war.
  
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• New Ford Bronco reveal likely pushed back due to COVID-19 - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:20
  
  The automaker shut down all production plants in North America on March 19, and vehicle launches remain in limbo.
  
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• COVID-19 and plant closures: The automotive industry's response to the pandemic - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:19
  
  Automakers across the US and Europe have declared temporary shutdowns, including Detroit's Big Three, and many have extended shutdowns beyond their original dates.
  
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• Elon Musk says that Cybertruck is going "Plaid" and will be his future ride - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:15
  
  Another variant of the future electric truck sounds like it's in the works.
  
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• Tesla Model Y has a date with Sandy Munro for a teardown - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:14
  
  Munro has posted the first few videos that show the Model Y undergoing a total teardown process and if they're anything like the Model 3's, they'll be worth a watch.
  
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• Q1 car sales plummet in the US due to coronavirus outbreak - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:11
  
  Even with good sales in January and February, March and the widespread COVID-19 quarantine was brutal to the industry.
  
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• Fantasy garage: The 5 best cars for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:11
  
  You must gather your party before venturing forth!
  
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• NapBot sleep tracker updated with more powerful Apple Watch app, new deep sleep data

  13-04-2020 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NapBot is a powerful third-party sleep tracking application for Apple Watch powered by CoreML. A new update for the app brings additional independent Apple Watch features, as well as a new deep sleep trend analysis option for users.more…
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• How to use tech to clean your car and combat viruses - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:06
  
  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 in the war against germs soon.
  
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• COVID-19 and car buyers: What car makers are doing to help customers during coronavirus - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:04
  
  Several companies have rolled out relief programs, special financing and other measures to help customers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Foxconn’s Wisconsin factory progresses, ‘innovation centers’ remain empty

  13-04-2020 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last April, The Verge reported that the Foxconn “innovation centers” in Wisconsin were empty and that renovations had seemingly ground to a halt. One year later, the buildings are still empty.
  Foxconn’s Wisconsin ‘innovation centers’ remain empty (photo: Matt Jewell via The Verge)
  Josh Dzieza and Nilay Patel for The Verge:Foxconn originally promised to turn two buildings in Eau Claire into office space and research facilities. It never purchased one of the buildings
  
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• Anker’s biggest sale of the year highlights today’s best deals, plus iPad mini 4 $200, latest Mac Mini $729

  13-04-2020 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include Anker’s biggest sale of the year so far, plus markdowns on previous-generation Macs and iPads, along with a discount on the latest Mac mini. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• OnePlus 8 Pro: Video appears to show off display ahead of launch - CNET

  13-04-2020 17:48
  
  The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are set to be revealed during an online event Tuesday.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Pro phone: Video appears to show off display ahead of launch - CNET

  13-04-2020 17:48
  
  The OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro are set to be revealed in an online event Tuesday.
  
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• Here’s how Apple and Google’s COVID-19 contact tracing API could be implemented to help reopen society

  13-04-2020 17:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple and Google announced a collaboration to release a COVID-19 contact tracing API at the end of last week. It will enable health departments around the country to release apps to track and contain the pandemic but there are still privacy and security concerns even though Apple and Google have described how the approach will work anonymously via Bluetooth as well as questions about how it will all roll out to users. Here are a couple of ways we could see health departments across the US imple
  
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• Quibi: Prices, shows, release dates and WTF is a quibi actually - CNET

  13-04-2020 17:38
  
  Quibi is a star-packed, mobile-only streaming service with a 90-day free trial. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Ford Bronco Sport production in Mexico delayed, report says - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 17:29
  
  The smaller Bronco sibling will reportedly miss its original target date by 60 days.
  
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• Bar None, a new free utility for macOS, helps you avoid accidental Touch Bar taps

  13-04-2020 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I’ve been using a Mac laptop with a Touch Bar since last summer, and while it’s not my favorite Apple invention of all time, I do see its usefulness in specific applications. If you despise the Touch Bar, you are in a difficult spot at the moment if you need a Pro level laptop. The 13-inch MacBook Pro (with/without a Touch Bar) hasn’t been updated with the new Magic Keyboard, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro only comes equipped with a Touch Bar. If you are finding yourself accident
  
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• Brightest supernova ever shines twice as much as any other - CNET

  13-04-2020 17:26
  
  For the first time, scientists have seen two merging stars light up a corner of the universe like nothing humans have witnessed before.
  
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