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• SpaceX to follow historic astronaut mission with yet another launch - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:49
  
  Less than a week after sending humans to space for the first time, Elon Musk's company has another routine launch ready to go.
  
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• Here’s our first look at new Apple News+ Audio hidden feature in iOS 13.5.5 beta

  01-06-2020 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Apple has released iOS 13.5.1 to the public today, the company has also made the first beta version of iOS 13.5.5 available. And now, 9to5Mac has been able to access a new “Apple News+ Audio” feature, which is hidden in iOS 13.5.5 beta.more…
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• Apple releases important security patches for all its operating systems

  01-06-2020 23:40 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has released a small but important update to all its operating systems today. The update notes for version iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1, watchOS 6.2.6, tvOS 13.4.6, and macOS 10.15.5 are practically non-existent: “This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.” The iOS update also includes 13.4.6 for HomePod.Typically, when Apple is so vague about a security patch, it is trying to make sure users have a change to update without tipping off
  
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• Five myths about your credit score and credit history - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:36
  
  Are you believing credit scoring myths? Here's the breakdown of what is real and what isn't.
  
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• iOS and iPadOS 13.5.5: Apple releases first beta for developers

  01-06-2020 23:34 via macworld.com
  
  In addition to releasing important security updates for all its operating systems on June 1, Apple released the first beta of iOS and iPadOS 13.5.5. We have little information so far about what is included in the beta or when it will be released.What’s new in iOS 13.5.5
  The beta was released with no release notes, even on Apple’s developer site. That typically means that the release either focuses on bug fixes and performance, or that it incorporates code for testing unannounced fea
  
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• Control all the things: Get Kasa Smart Plugs for less than $9 each - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:26
  
  Control lamps and small appliances with a 2-pack or 4-pack of these hub-free smart plugs, near their lowest price ever.
  
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• Facebook employees stage rare protest against Zuckerberg's response to Trump - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:08
  
  Employees are participating in a virtual walkout because they think Facebook made the wrong call.
  
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• These 1080p webcams are in stock right now, starting at $28 - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:03
  
  You get a choice of three webcams with features like wide-angle lenses and privacy covers for $32 or less.
  
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• Report: iOS 14 will support all iPhones that run iOS 13

  01-06-2020 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As we all await the announcement of iOS 14 — Apple’s next major OS update — at WWDC later this month, Apple news website The Verifier has today said that its sources indicate that all existing iOS 13 iPhone and iPod touch devices will be able to update to iOS 14.
  Assuming the report is accurate, that means that Apple will not be leaving any devices out for this year’s big iOS software update. This universal device compatibility was also reported by iPhonesoft earlier thi
  
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• Stock close higher as recovery signs soothe protest, pandemic worries

  01-06-2020 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  “U.S. stocks posted gains on Monday as signs of U.S. economic recovery helped offset jitters over increasingly violent social unrest amid an ongoing [COVID-19] pandemic and rising U.S.-China tensions,” Stephen Culp reports for Reuters:The White House called for “law and order” as U.S. cities were looted and smoldering after six nights of widespread, violent demonstrations triggered by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, even as the country reels from the eco
  
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• Black Lives Matter - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:41
  
  Commentary: Please join our sister sites in fundraising to help address racism in America.
  
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• Signs of Upcoming Audio Support for Apple News+ Found in iOS 13.5.5

  01-06-2020 22:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple appears to be moving ahead with plans to provide Apple News+ users with an option to listen to audio stories of some news stories, according to details found in the iOS 13.5.5 beta.An ‌Apple News‌+ audio icon in the beta
  An icon depicting an ‌Apple News‌+ Audio feature is present in the beta, along with some related imagery.Apple is planning to offer a recap of the day's top stories, based on this wording found in the update: "Listen to a quick recap of today's top stor
  
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• Apple explains why RAM upgrade cost doubled for entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro

  01-06-2020 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple on Saturday doubled the price for a RAM upgrade on the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, with customers in the United States now being charged $200 to upgrade from 8GB to 16GB compared to the previous $100 upgrade price.
  With standard storage starting at 256GB all the way up to 1TB, 13-inch MacBook Pro users can store even more photos, videos, and files.
  Apple earlier this month updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new Magic Keyboard for the best typing experience ever on a Mac notebook
  
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• NASA's SpaceX astronauts to bring back a very special flag from the ISS - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:24
  
  "Nine years later," Elon Musk tweeted. The US flag flew on the first and last shuttle missions, and could only be claimed by a crew launched from Florida.
  
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• Mockups Depict iPhone 12 Lineup Sizes, Relocated SIM Tray

  01-06-2020 22:22 via macrumors.com
  
  A series of 3D printed iPhone 12 mockups designed based on leaked schematics and info from Apple's supply chain was today shared by Japanese site Mac Otakara, giving us a first look at what we can expect from the 2020 iPhone lineup.
  Rumors have suggested Apple will release four ‌iPhone 12‌ models in 2020: A 5.4-inch ‌iPhone 12‌, a 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 12‌, a 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 12‌ Pro, and a 6.7-inch ‌iPhone 12‌ Pro Max.
  The images depict all four size
  
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• Images claim to show iPhone 12 dummy units with relocated SIM tray to make room for 5G AiP

  01-06-2020 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new report from supply chain blog Macotakara today offers a look at dummy units of all four iPhone 12 variants. The report also says that the SIM card slot will be relocated this year to accommodate the new antenna in package Qualcomm antenna module.more…
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• Google Pixel phones get bedtime features and safety tools - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:10
  
  The tech giant's latest "feature drop" focuses on safety, sleep and an adaptive battery to let you know how long it'll last.
  
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• Blackout Tuesday: In response to George Floyd's death, musicians to go silent - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:00
  
  Mick Jagger, Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Billy Bragg among those vowing to turn away from business as usual and instead work for racial justice.
  
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• Which states require face masks? Breaking down the rules for everywhere in the US - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:56
  
  Everything you need to know about face mask mandates.
  
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• Education app reveals users' sensitive information, research finds - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:46
  
  Spanish company 8Belts put info on hundreds of thousands of customers into an unsecured database, according to a report.
  
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• [Update: Apple explains] Apple doubles cost of RAM upgrade for entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro

  01-06-2020 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has quietly adjusted the pricing for RAM upgrades in the entry-level $1299 MacBook Pro. Until today, Apple had charged $100 to upgrade from 8GB of RAM to 16GB of RAM, but now that upgrade costs $200 in the United States.more…
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• Italy and Latvia Launch Apps That Use Apple's Exposure Notification API

  01-06-2020 21:38 via macrumors.com
  
  European countries have begun to roll out COVID-19 contact tracing apps that take advantage of the Exposure Notification API designed by Apple and Google, with Italy and Latvia both launching new apps over the course of the last few days.
  As noted by MacStories' Federico Vittici, Italy today released Immuni, a privacy-focused contact tracing app that's designed to alert users if they've been exposed to COVID-19 through the ‌Exposure Notification‌ API.Immuni, the Italian government's #C
  
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• Contact tracers concerned police tracking protesters will hurt COVID-19 aid - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:17
  
  Police in Minnesota said that they've started "contact tracing" demonstrators. That's created a trust problem for medical workers in the pandemic.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and the fight for social media's soul - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:13
  
  President Trump's attacks on social media highlight the differences between the leaders of Facebook and Twitter.
  
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• PlayStation 5 games reveal event for June 4 is delayed: Everything you need to know - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:12
  
  Sony's PlayStation division planned to unveil games coming this fall, but has delayed the event in the face of worldwide protests.
  
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• PlayStation 5 games event for June 4 is delayed: Everything you need to know - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:12
  
  Sony's PlayStation division planned to unveil games coming this fall, but has delayed the event in the face of worldwide protests.
  
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• Sony delays PS5 event in light of nationwide protests - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:11
  
  Playstation announced the news on Twitter.
  
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• Hong Kong's Octopus Card Now Supports Apple Pay

  01-06-2020 21:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Hong Kong's popular Octopus card for transit and retail purchases now supports Apple Pay, allowing the card to be added to the Wallet app for contactless payments with an iPhone or Apple Watch.As noted by the blog Ata Distance, Apple Pay support for the Octopus card was introduced today and is still rolling out to all users in Hong Kong. Express Transit mode is supported, allowing for tap-and-go payment without needing to authenticate the iPhone or Apple Watch with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passco
  
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• Apple Retail Stores smashed and looted amid widespread riots

  01-06-2020 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Retail Stores have become a target of rioters and looters during the ongoing protests across the United States, with some Apple Store storefronts being significantly damaged, with the contents of some locations being completely cleaned out by looters.
  A looter dressed in black uses a bat to break window glass in order to gain access to Apple Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C.
  Over a period of many years, Apple spent over $30 million to restore the Carnegie Library for the people of Washi
  
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• Watch a robot make a prettier omelet than you can - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:02
  
  From cracking eggs to scrambling to cooking, this robot has mastered the tricky art of omelets.
  
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• Facebook employees stage rare protest to Zuckerberg's response to Trump - CNET

  01-06-2020 20:51
  
  Employees are reportedly staging a virtual walkout and changing their workplace profile pictures to Twitter's logo.
  
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• Apple confirms iOS 13.5.1 security update patches vulnerability, breaking unc0ver jailbreak

  01-06-2020 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has just released iOS 13.5.1 to the public with “important security updates.” Now the company has revealed more details about today’s update, which in fact patches the exploit found by unc0ver Team that allowed a jailbreak for all devices running iOS 13.5.more…
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• Apple releases iOS 13.5.1, iPadOS 13.5.1, and watchOS 6.2.6 updates

  01-06-2020 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released iOS 13.5.1, iPadOS 13.5.1, and watchOS 6.2.6 which include bug fixes for iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5, and watchOS 6.2.6.
  AppleInsider:Patch notes for the iOS 13.5.1, iPadOS 13.5.1, and watchOS 6.3.6 updates reveal the contents as largely consisting of security updates. The version number increments also indicate them to be minor in scope, with a high unlikelihood for there to be any changes to features or functions.
  Among the security updates is a fix for a vulnerability that is use
  
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• Italy launches one of the first Apple Exposure Notification API-based apps with ‘Immuni’

  01-06-2020 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple and Google officially made their contact tracing software available with iOS 13.5 for local health authorities to create COVID-19 contact tracing apps. As we previously reported, US states are lagging in offering supported apps but Italy appears to be one of the first countries to launch its app based on Apple and Google’s security and privacy-focused Exposure Notifications to offer digital contact tracing for coronavirus.more…
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• This Asus 13-inch laptop just hit its lowest price ever on Amazon - CNET

  01-06-2020 20:16
  
  The slim, lightweight and long-running Asus ZenBook 13 is only $652 right now.
  
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• Apple releases important security patches: iOS and iPadOS 13.51, watchOS 6.2.6, tvOS 13.4.6, and macOS 10.15.5

  01-06-2020 20:16 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has released a small but important update to all its operating systems today. The update notes for version iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1, watchOS 6.2.6, tvOS 13.4.6, and macOS 10.15.5 are practically non-existent: “This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.” The iOS update also includes 13.4.6 for HomePod.Typically, when Apple is so vague about a security patch, it is trying to make sure users have a change to update without tipping off
  
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• Apple releases first beta of macOS 10.15.6, supplemental update for macOS 10.15.5

  01-06-2020 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alongside the release of iOS 13.5.1 and iOS 13.5.5 today, Apple has also released a pair of new updates for macOS. For developers, Apple has released the first beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.6, while there is also a new supplemental update for all with macOS Catalina 10.15.5.more…
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• Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS and iPadOS 13.5.5 to Developers

  01-06-2020 20:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 13.5.5 updates to developers, one week after releasing iOS 13.5 with the Exposure Notification API, Face ID mask updates, Group FaceTime changes, and more, and just an hour after releasing the iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1 updates with security fixes to address the unc0ver jailbreak.
  iOS and iPadOS 13.5.5 can be downloaded from the Apple Developer center or over the air once the proper developer profile has been installed.There's no word yet on what's i
  
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• Apple releases first betas of iOS 13.5.5 and iPadOS 13.5.5 to developers

  01-06-2020 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following the public release of iOS 13.5.1 today, Apple has also released the first beta of iOS 13.5.5 and iPadOS 13.5.5 to developers. This update likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. [Update: Now rolling out to public beta users too.]more…
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• Where do President Trump and Joe Biden stand on tech policy issues?

  01-06-2020 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Reuters today offers a look at the stances of Republican President Trump and his likely Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, on some key tech policy issues:
  Reuters:Apple CEO Tim Cook (left) confers with U.S. President Donald Trump in September 2019• Breaking Up Big Tech Companies: Biden, who was vice president during the Silicon Valley-friendly administration of President Barack Obama, has criticized Facebook and other tech giants during his campaign and proposed a minimum federal tax aime
  
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• Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update With Security Fix

  01-06-2020 19:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a supplemental update for macOS Catalina 10.15.5, the fifth update to the ‌macOS Catalina‌ operating system that was released in October 2019. The supplemental update comes a week after the release of the macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update.
  ‌‌macOS Catalina‌‌ 10.15.5 is a free update that can be downloaded from the Mac App Store using the Update feature in the System Preferences app. There's also a security update for those running macOS High Sierra.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Beta of Upcoming macOS Catalina 10.15.6 Update to Developers

  01-06-2020 19:49 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today appears to have seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Catalina 10.15.6 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after releasing macOS Catalina 10.15.5 with battery health management features for Macs.
  The ‌macOS Catalina‌ 10.15.6 beta can be downloaded from the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences, as it does not yet appear to be showing up in the Apple Developer Center.
  There's no word yet on what features or improvements the sixth update to &zwn
  
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• Rick and Morty season 5: Everything we know so far - CNET

  01-06-2020 19:36
  
  Watch some interdimensional cable until the Adult Swim animated show returns.
  
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• Apple unveils first look at new original comedy series ‘Ted Lasso,’ starring Jason Sudeikis

  01-06-2020 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has unveiled a first look at “Ted Lasso,” a new original comedy series from Jason Sudeikis and Bill Lawrence, that will premiere globally on Apple TV+, alongside a slate of acclaimed and award-winning original series and films, on Friday, August 14.
  Jason Sudeikis in “Ted Lasso,” premiering August 14 on Apple TV+.
  Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experien
  
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• Tech giants pledge funds to fight racial injustice - CNET

  01-06-2020 19:14
  
  Apple, Facebook, Verizon and others are promising millions of dollars to support civil rights groups.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 13.5.1 and watchOS 6.2.6 with ‘important security updates’

  01-06-2020 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is releasing iOS 13.5.1 to the public today following last month’s release of iOS 13.5. Apple says that today’s update to iOS 13.5.1 provides important security updates.
  Update: Apple has added new details about iOS 13.5.1 to its security webpage, confirming that the update patches the vulnerability used by the Unc0ver jailbreak:
  Kernel
  Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation
  Impact: An application may be a
  
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• Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1 With Security Fixes

  01-06-2020 18:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1, minor updates that come a little over a week after the release of iOS and iPadOS 13.5, major updates that brought the Exposure Notification API, FaceTime changes, mask-related unlocking updates and more.
  The iOS and ‌iPadOS‌ 13.5.1 updates are available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update.According to Apple's release notes, the update provides import
  
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• Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1 With Fixes for Recent 'unc0ver' Jailbreak Vulnerability

  01-06-2020 18:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1, minor updates that come a little over a week after the release of iOS and iPadOS 13.5, major updates that brought the Exposure Notification API, FaceTime changes, mask-related unlocking updates and more.
  The iOS and ‌iPadOS‌ 13.5.1 updates are available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update.According to Apple's release notes, the update provides import
  
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• Apple Releases watchOS 6.2.6 With Security Fixes

  01-06-2020 18:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released watchOS 6.2.6, the ninth update to the watchOS 6 operating system that's designed to run on modern Apple Watch models. watchOS 6.2.6 comes a little over a week after the launch of watchOS 6.2.5, an update that introduced new Pride ‌Apple Watch‌ faces.
  watchOS 6.2.6 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated ‌Apple Watch‌ app on the iPhone by going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the ‌Apple Watch‌ needs to have
  
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• Apple Releases tvOS 13.4.6 for Fourth and Fifth-Generation Apple TV Models

  01-06-2020 18:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released tvOS 13.4.6, a minor update to the tvOS operating system that runs on the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models. tvOS 13.4.6 comes a little over a week after the release of tvOS 13.4.5.
  tvOS 13.4.6, a free update, can be downloaded over the air through the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌ by going to System > Software Update. ‌Apple TV‌ owners who have automatic software updates enabled will be upgraded to tvOS 13.4.6 automatically.tvOS updates are
  
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