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• 2021 BMW 4 Series revealed with controversial grille, mild-hybrid tech - Roadshow

  02-06-2020 23:51
  
  With its turbocharged engines, luxurious appointments and robust in-car and driver-assistance tech, BMW's new 4 Series proves it's what's behind that grille that counts.
  
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• No, the 4 Series' huge grille won't proliferate across BMW's lineup - Roadshow

  02-06-2020 23:48
  
  BMW's head of design, Domagoj Dukec, said the company wanted the 4 Series to have "a very particular kidney."
  
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• Report: Amazon planning 7-10 day summer sale kicking off on June 22

  02-06-2020 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After numerous reports that Amazon is delaying Prime Day, we’re now seeing news that the online shopping giant is planning a sale on June 22 to “jumpstart sales” after recent COVID-19 refocusing. This is good news to consumers considering the last report that we saw said that Amazon’s Prime Day sale would be delayed until September, while it normally takes place during June or July. This unnamed event has been dubbed the “Biggest Sale in the Sky” and is expec
  
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• iOS 14 to include built-in, on-device translation in Safari

  02-06-2020 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is working to include built-in, on-device translation in Safari, 9to5Mac has learned. The new features described are based on an early build of iOS 14 obtained by 9to5Mac.
  Mockup imagines how leaked iOS 14 home screen changes could look
  Filipe Espósito for 9to5Mac:Siri on iOS can already translate words and phrases, and Apple might now expand this translation feature throughout the system. 9to5Mac has found that Safari will have a built-in translator, allowing users to translate web
  
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• iOS 14 and iPadOS 14: Safari to get built-in translation and full Apple Pencil support

  02-06-2020 23:28 via macworld.com
  
  WWDC may be in limbo due to the coronavirus outbreak, but that’s not stopping the release of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. Apple is hard at work on the next update for the iPhone and iPad, and details are starting to leak ahead of the big reveal. Here is everything we know so far.Update 06/02/20: 9to5Mac reports that Safari will have a built-in translator and Apple Pencil support in iOS and iPadOS 14.iOS14 and iPadOS14: Built-in Safari translation
  According to an early build of iOS14 obtaine
  
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• Trump's social media executive order faces lawsuit - CNET

  02-06-2020 23:24
  
  The nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology alleges that the "retaliatory" order violates the First Amendment.
  
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• Blackout Tuesday: Protest against George Floyd's death spreads far beyond music - CNET

  02-06-2020 23:17
  
  What began as a music industry plan to pause business for a day and focus on racial injustice has filled social media with black boxes, messages of support and calls to donate to civil rights organizations.
  
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• iOS 14 to include built-in translator in Safari, full Apple Pencil support on websites

  02-06-2020 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is working to include a built-in translator in Safari, 9to5Mac has learned, as well as full Apple Pencil support on websites. These new features described are based on an early build of iOS 14 obtained by 9to5Mac.more…
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• Zuckerberg defends Facebook's hands-off response to Trump's controversial post, report says - CNET

  02-06-2020 22:09
  
  Unlike Twitter, Facebook didn't take any action against a post that employees say could incite violence.
  
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• Blackout Tuesday: Protest against George Floyd's death spreads beyond music - CNET

  02-06-2020 22:05
  
  What began as a music industry plan to pause business for a day and focus on racial injustice has filled social media with black boxes, messages of support and calls to donate to civil rights organizations.
  
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• U.S. considers tariffs against countries seeking to tax internet firms

  02-06-2020 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  On Tuesday, in a move that could lead to new retaliatory tariffs, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said it was launching a “Section 301” investigation into taxes on digital services adopted or under consideration by a number of U.S. trading partner nations.David Lawder for Reuters:“President Trump is concerned that many of our trading partners are adopting tax schemes designed to unfairly target our companies,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said
  
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• Streaming HBO Max won’t count against your AT&T data limit, company confirms

  02-06-2020 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HBO Max officially launched to the public last week, with new applications for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The Verge now reports that HBO Max will be excused from AT&T’s mobile data limits. This means you can stream HBO Max through your AT&T mobile data, without it counting toward your data cap.more…
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• Zuckerberg defends Facebook's hands-off response to Trump's controversial posts, report says - CNET

  02-06-2020 21:10
  
  Unlike Twitter, Facebook didn't take any action against posts that employees say could incite violence.
  
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• Facebook now lets you delete everything you’ve posted in bulk, here’s how it works

  02-06-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook has launched a new feature to let you see everything you’ve shared on the social media platform, search with filters like “date” or “people,” and bulk delete Facebook posts. This makes it easier to quickly remove unwanted content tied to your profile (although there’s still room for improvement). Read along below for how it all works.more…
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• Reddit slammed by former CEO Ellen Pao for 'amplifying' racism and hate - CNET

  02-06-2020 20:04
  
  Current CEO Steve Huffman said in a public statement that Reddit doesn't tolerate hate. But Pao isn't having it.
  
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• Apple’s iOS 13.5.1 fixes kernel vulnerability used by the unc0ver jailbreak

  02-06-2020 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In iOS 13.5.1, Apple has patched a security vulnerability that allowed hackers to build a jailbreak tool allowing deep access to the iPhone software.
  In a security advisory, Apple acknowledged that it had fixed the vulnerability in iOS 13.5.1, posted Monday.
  iOS boot
  Zack Whittaker for TechCrunch:The technology giant credited the unc0ver team, which released the jailbreak just last week, for finding the vulnerability.
  Although details of the vulnerability are not yet public, Apple typically work
  
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• Elon Musk taking a break from Twitter - CNET

  02-06-2020 19:52
  
  The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, a prolific tweeter, has been criticized in the past for his tweets on everything from coronavirus to Tesla stock.
  
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• Apple Music participates in Black Out Tuesday, but you can still access your Library

  02-06-2020 19:26 via macworld.com
  
  Apple Music is taking part in the music industry’s “Blackout Tuesday” event, showing a supportive message in place of some of its usual, and most frequently-access, features. IDGApple Music’s curated sections are participating in Blackout Tuesday.If you attempt to access the For You, Radio, or Browse sections of the service, you will instead be greeted by a black screen with large text reading:To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple Research app updated with COVID-19 survey and new ‘Speech in Noise’ test

  02-06-2020 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple Research app has received an update today that brings two notable changes with one of them being focused on taking into account how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting daily life for those in the Apple Heart and Movement Study.more…
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• Blackout Tuesday's flood of black squares may be silencing #BlackLivesMatter hashtag and protesters - CNET

  02-06-2020 18:51
  
  People are being encouraged to reserve #BLM and #BlackLivesMatter hashtags for useful information.
  
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• Analyst: Apple market value could be the first to hit $2 trillion

  02-06-2020 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple, the world’s most valuable public company, has a current market value of $1.388 trillion. Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani believes Apple could be the first to hit the $2 trillion valuation mark.
  Mike Peterson for AppleInsider:In a research note on Tuesday, lead analyst Amit Daryanani laid out a four-year plan for Apple to hit a $2 trillion market capitalization — a milestone no other company has reached. By the September 2024 fiscal year, the analyst believes that Apple can
  
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• 2021 BMW 4 Series vs. Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Luxury coupes compared - Roadshow

  02-06-2020 18:15
  
  How do the new BMW 430i and M440i coupes stack up against Audi's A5 and S5, as well as Mercedes' C300 and AMG C43?
  
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• 2021 BMW 4 Series revealed with mild-hybrid power and, uh, that face - Roadshow

  02-06-2020 18:15
  
  With its turbocharged engines, luxurious appointments and robust in-car and driver-assistance tech, BMW's new 4 Series proves it's what's behind that grille that counts.
  
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• Take over $250 off 16-inch MacBook Pro in today’s best deals, Nomad accessories from $10, more

  02-06-2020 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include $250 off Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro, plus Nomad discounts various accessories, and iPhone 11 is free with trade-in. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: June 02, 2020 – iOS 13.5.1 release, Apple News+ Audio Stories

  02-06-2020 17:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Apple retailers cut iPhone prices in China

  02-06-2020 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has cut prices on the latest iPhone models in China. This comes ahead of the big online 6.18 shopping festival as the Chinese economy picks up steam after COVID-19 lockdowns.
  Apple’s iPhone SE, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max have discounts on Apple’s official store on Alibaba-owned Tmall. On JD.com, an official Apple reseller, discounts are even more aggressive.
  Apple’s flagship iPhone 11 Pro Max in Midnight Green
  CNBC:On Tmall, users can buy an iPhone 11
  
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• Here’s what Apple’s mysterious network adapter for internal use looks like

  02-06-2020 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two weeks ago we saw an FCC listing show up for a new Apple product, a network adapter with Lightning, built-in battery, Ethernet, and more. While it was labeled for Apple internal use only, the company still withheld photos from FCC listing but now we’ve got a peek at what the device looks like.more…
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• Apple Card: June payments can be deferred, interest-free

  02-06-2020 17:00 via macworld.com
  
  Among the TV shows, magazines, and games services unveiled at Apple’s “Show time” event was a surprise entry into a category that couldn’t be further outside Apple’s wheelhouse: a credit card. Dubbed Apple Card, it’s not a traditional plastic credit card that gives you points on things you buy. Rather, it’s a whole new way to shop online and offline. Here’s everything you need to know about it.Updated 06/02/20: Apple Card users can defer their Jun
  
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• First look: Apple News+ Audio in iOS 13.5.5 beta [Video]

  02-06-2020 16:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As we reported previously, Apple News+, Apple’s digital magazine and newspaper subscription service, is getting a new Audio feature in an upcoming version of iOS. It appears that Apple News+ will be included as a part of iOS 13.5.5, which was released yesterday. In this brief hands-on video walkthrough, we take a first look at the upcoming Apple News+ Audio section of the default News app.more…
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• Apple Music joins ‘Blackout Tuesday’ awareness campaign

  02-06-2020 16:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  On Tuesday, Apple Music canceled the radio schedule for Beats 1 radio to support “Blackout Tuesday,” suggesting that listeners tune in to a “”Blackout Tuesday” radio stream.On launching ‌Apple Music‌, users see a message that replaces the normal “For You,” “Browse,” and “Radio” sections. The page includes a “Listen Together” button that links to the aforementioned station.
  In steadfast support of the Black vo
  
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• Twitter suspends account of white nationalist group posing as antifa - CNET

  02-06-2020 16:36
  
  The account sent a tweet calling for violence at US protests.
  
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• Bipartisan group of senators introduce contact-tracing privacy bill

  02-06-2020 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a coronavirus contact-tracing privacy bill, the Exposure Notification Privacy Act.
  If enacted, it would offer wide-ranging protections for app users…more…
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• More tech giants pledge funds, voice to fight racial injustice - CNET

  02-06-2020 16:24
  
  Apple, Facebook, Verizon and others are promising millions of dollars to support civil rights groups.
  
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• Facebook feature lets you archive or trash old or embarassing posts - CNET

  02-06-2020 16:01
  
  The new tool lets you make your profile reflect "who you are today," Facebook says.
  
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• Facebook feature lets you archive or trash old, embarassing posts - CNET

  02-06-2020 16:01
  
  The new tool lets you make your profile reflect "who you are today," Facebook says.
  
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• Call of Duty Mobile season 7 delayed as Activision says ‘now is not the time’

  02-06-2020 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Call of Duty Mobile was set to have its season 7 release later this week, but Activision says that the launch has now been delayed as ‘now is not the time’ …more…
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• Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update

  02-06-2020 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update which requires a restart.
  macOS Catalina 10.15.5 supplemental update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
  Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.
  How to get updates for macOS Mojave or laterChoose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
  If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them
  
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• SmartAC.com says its sensors and service can predict HVAC maintenance needs and prevent costly breakdowns

  02-06-2020 15:30 via techhive.com
  
  With hot summer months approaching rapidly, SmartAC.com says its system and services can keep your central air conditioning operating at peak efficiency.
  
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• Google Pixel 3 vs. 3 XL: They've been deeply discounted, so which should you buy? - CNET

  02-06-2020 15:15
  
  Battery life, screen size and price are the main differences between Google's 2018 flagship phones, which are both great budget alternatives to the newer Pixel 4 and 4XL.
  
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• Apple Pay Octopus launches in Hong Kong

  02-06-2020 15:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just before 1:00am local time, Apple Pay Octopus officially launched in Hong Kong, following a rollout that Apple began on Monday.
  ‌Apple Pay Octopus
  Now you can add your Octopus to Apple Wallet, making it easier than ever to ride trains, buses, and ferries, and shop. Just tap with your iPhone or Apple Watch and you’re done. Check your balance and skip the queues by topping up using your favorite credit or debit/ATM card without service fees.
  With Apple Pay, just hold the top of your
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro has an unlikely rival in this 7-year-old phone - CNET

  02-06-2020 15:00
  
  The Nokia Lumia 1020 was the photography champ of its day. Seven years on, how does it compare to today's top shooter?
  
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• Apple launches new 4K movie sale from $4, new releases, more from $1

  02-06-2020 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is starting Tuesday with a new 4K movie with prices from $4. There’s also the usual $1 rental of the week alongside various other price drops. Hit the jump for all of our top picks and more.more…
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• PSA: As Apple Pay Octopus goes live in Hong Kong, best to register a new card

  02-06-2020 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hong Kong residents have waited a long time for Apple Pay Octopus support to go live, but it’s finally happened. The rollout began yesterday, and officially launches today …more…
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• Apple TV gains Peloton workout app for Digital members after Fire TV and Chromecast support

  02-06-2020 14:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peloton members will soon be able to turn the Apple TV into a living room fitness instructor. Subscribers were notified on Tuesday that a new Peloton app for the Apple TV is on the way. The company recently released Chromecast support for smart TVs after launching a Fire TV and Apple Watch app in December.more…
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• Apple TV gains Peloton workout app following Fire TV and Chromecast support

  02-06-2020 14:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peloton members will soon be able to turn the Apple TV into a living room fitness instructor. Subscribers were notified on Tuesday that a new Peloton app for the Apple TV is on the way. The company recently released Chromecast support for smart TVs after launching a Fire TV and Apple Watch app in December.more…
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• My favorite trick for Google Home and how to find it - CNET

  02-06-2020 14:01
  
  Google Assistant's routines let you create custom commands and responses.
  
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• HP's new Omen 15 gaming laptop promises big performance in a smaller size - CNET

  02-06-2020 14:01
  
  The new Omen is joined by a new 16-inch budget-friendly Pavilion Gaming laptop.
  
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• HP amplifies its audio game with new accessories - CNET

  02-06-2020 14:01
  
  Budget mice, speakers and gaming headset join an oddball 24-inch curved monitor in HP's summer accessory lineup.
  
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• Amazon's details on COVID-19 infections aren't good enough, workers and officials say - CNET

  02-06-2020 14:01
  
  Calls to release nationwide coronavirus statistics have come from Amazon's workers and 13 state attorneys general.
  
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• My off-road Miata slays in the dirt - Roadshow

  02-06-2020 14:00
  
  I recently bought a lifted Miata for slow-speed desert shenanigans. Best. Purchase. Ever.
  
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