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• NASCAR bans confederate flags, Bubba Wallace races with Black Lives Matter livery - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 23:47
  
  The racing series will no longer allow confederate flags to be displayed at its events or across its properties.
  
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• Help Dad discover his family tree by saving 30% on an Ancestry DNA test - CNET

  10-06-2020 23:46
  
  Save on a health or ancestry DNA test, or sign up for a discounted subscription to online Ancestry records.
  
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• U.S. lawmakers propose $22.8 billion to spur construction of chip factories in America

  10-06-2020 23:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that would provide more than $22.8 billion in incentives for semiconductor manufacturers, aiming to spur the construction of chip factories in America, which can cost upwards of $15 billion to build.
  The proposal would create a 40% refundable income tax credit for semiconductor equipment, $10 billion in federal funds to match state incentives to build factories, and $12 billion in research and development funding.Reuters:Chip f
  
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• Facebook turned to hacking to help FBI catch a child predator - CNET

  10-06-2020 23:37
  
  The social media giant reportedly paid a cybersecurity firm six figures to develop a hacking tool.
  
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• See amazing cosplay spotted at E3 over the years - CNET

  10-06-2020 23:25
  
  With the June event canceled due to coronavirus, we're all dressed up with no place to go. It helps to look back.
  
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• This delicate 13,500-year-old bird is the oldest known Chinese sculpture - CNET

  10-06-2020 23:06
  
  The Paleolithic carving is made from burned mammal bone.
  
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• Chevy Corvette Z06 could rock specific Michelin rubber, active aero, report says - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 22:55
  
  And there's reportedly a possible design change for the exhaust that could make the Z06's engine sound much more exotic.
  
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• This Canadian shop cracked Tesla's Acceleration Boost and is selling it for half-price - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 22:50
  
  If you've got a dual-motor Model 3, you can get 50 hp for $1,100 -- for now.
  
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• The best speakers for 2020: Bose, Sonos, Yamaha, Vizio and more - CNET

  10-06-2020 22:48
  
  Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, a soundbar or a full surround set for your home theater, these are the best speakers for the money.
  
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• Apple reinforces ‘how to file great bug reports’ ahead of first iOS 14 beta release

  10-06-2020 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has shared some tips this week to show how developers and users can properly report bugs they have experienced with Apple’s products. The article, “How to file great bug reports” couldn’t have come at a better time, as the company is about to release the first beta version of iOS 14 this month at WWDC 2020.more…
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• San Diego Comic-Con at Home will be free - CNET

  10-06-2020 22:32
  
  The digital convention is planned for July.
  
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• HBO Max temporarily pulls Gone With the Wind over 'racist depictions' - CNET

  10-06-2020 22:29
  
  The Civil War epic will return with context, the service said.
  
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• Here's the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT sporting Cyber Orange - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 22:12
  
  Orange has long been a popular color for the Ford Mustang, so the automaker wanted to extend the hue to the latest addition to the Mustang line.
  
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• Best airline credit cards of 2020 - CNET

  10-06-2020 22:11
  
  Earn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline.
  
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• EU asks Facebook, Google, Twitter to report monthly on COVID-19 disinformation - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:44
  
  Online platforms need to step up their efforts around coronavirus myths, says the EU's European Commission.
  
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• Twitter test asks if you want to read an article before retweeting it - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:32
  
  The prompt will be tested on Android devices.
  
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• Apple to discontinue iTunes U after 2021

  10-06-2020 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will be discontinuing iTunes U at the end of 2021, according to a new support document shared by the company today.
  Apple has been hard at work building the next generation of apps for both teachers and students:Classroom turns your iPad into a powerful teaching assistant, helping teachers guide students through a lesson, see their progress, and keep them on track.
  Schoolwork helps teachers save time and maximize each student’s potential by making it easy for teachers to share class
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 latest rumors: August launch date, photo leaks, camera specs and more - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:23
  
  The rumors and speculation about Samsung's next flagship phone are heating up. Here's everything we know right now.
  
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• Apple will discontinue iTunes U in favor of Classroom and Schoolwork apps - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:23
  
  Apple will sunset iTunes U in 2021.
  
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• Great white shark stomachs reveal surprising diet secrets - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:20
  
  Scientists are disproving the Jaws-style feeding stereotypes of great whites.
  
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• Report: iOS 14 may get built-in call recording

  10-06-2020 21:11 via macworld.com
  
  Perhaps it is because journalists make a lot of phone calls that they need accurate quotes from, but we have wanted easier ways to record phone calls on iPhone since the very beginning. In fact, we included it in our iOS 14 wishlist. If the latest report from GizChina is any indication, we may finally get our wish.The site sources a screenshot from the jailbreak community, reportedly of a page in the Settings app of an early iOS 14 build. It shows a toggle to record the audio of all phone
  
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• Commercial rocket launching NASA and spy satellites doesn't belong to SpaceX - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:05
  
  Rocket Lab has a mission called "Don't Stop Me Now" planned and hopes to be snagging rockets out of midair in the future.
  
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• Reno 911! star Cedric Yarbrough is obsessed with Bill Withers - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:00
  
  In our new podcast series I'm So Obsessed, the actor and comic discusses the reboot of Reno 911! on Quibi, BoJack Horseman and The Boondocks.
  
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• From Pitch Black to Dreamkatcher, Radha Mitchell doesn't scare easily - CNET

  10-06-2020 21:00
  
  For our new podcast series I'm So Obsessed, the actress talks about being terrified and impressed as a kid watching cult films like Cat People and why she's obsessed with her robot vacuum.
  
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• Uber, Grubhub may exit merger talks due to antitrust concerns, report says - CNET

  10-06-2020 20:54
  
  Grubhub may partner with two European companies instead.
  
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• Apple TV+ series ‘Dickinson’ wins a Peabody Award for entertainment

  10-06-2020 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ is continuing its awards run with a pickup of its first Peabody Award, a little over six months since the streaming service launched. The anachronistic comedy ‘Dickinson’ was one of ten winners in the Peabody 30’s entertainment category.more…
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• Here’s why Facebook ‘took the extraordinary steps’ to help the FBI hack a child predator

  10-06-2020 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Major tech companies regularly help law enforcement agencies to the best of their abilities but working with the government to create new exploits to track down a user isn’t something we normally see. Reported by Motherboard, here’s how and why Facebook “took the extraordinary steps” to create a zero-day exploit to help the FBI catch a child predator.more…
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• We're all sleeping worse due to COVID-19, study shows - CNET

  10-06-2020 20:33
  
  People are sleeping more amid coronavirus lockdowns, but sleep quality is worse, according to a new study.
  
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• Apple discontinues iBooks Author; encourages transition to Pages

  10-06-2020 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today, Apple emailed iBooks Author users to inform them that the iBooks Author Mac app is being discontinued on July 1st. The app was released on January 19, 2012 and last updated to version 2.6.1 on September 24, 2018.Thank you for being a member of the iBooks Author community. We have some news to share with you about the future of book creation.
  Two years ago we brought book creation into Pages. With key features such as the ability to work on iPad, collaborate with others on a shared book, d
  
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• Nikola eyes Tesla's luster as market value eclipses some major automakers - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 20:26
  
  The startup focused on bringing electric and fuel-cell semi trucks to market has posted $0 in revenue, but investors don't seem to mind.
  
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• Deutsche Bank ups Apple price target raised to $350; already underwater

  10-06-2020 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Deutsche Bank analyst Jeriel Ong today raised the firm’s price target on Apple to $350 from $320, a price that’s already currently underwater with AAPL trading right now up $7.80 to $351.79. Deutsche Bank maintains a Buy rating on the shares.
  TheFly:Given recent new product announcements from MacBook Pro on and a release of MacBook Air/iPad Pro on March 18, the analyst sees an ARM-based Mac product in 2020 to be unlikely. While news about a shift to ARM has been discussed over the pa
  
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• Darkroom photo editor for iPhone and iPad updated with new album manager

  10-06-2020 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The popular Darkroom photo editing app for iPhone and iPad has been updated today with major enhancements to its album management system. Users can now browse their photo library easily and also create and edit albums directly in the Darkroom app.more…
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• Apple discontinuing iBooks Author and iTunes U, here’s what you need to know

  10-06-2020 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I have previously written about my frustration With iBooks Author and iTunes U, and Apple has now announced both of these products are being discontinued. iBooks Author will no longer be updated, and iTunes U is being discontinued at the end of 2021. more…
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• Tropical cyclone Cristobal set some wild new weather records - CNET

  10-06-2020 19:38
  
  The storm went on a historic journey to the Great Lakes.
  
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• Apple releases second developer beta of watchOS 6.2.8

  10-06-2020 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is today releasing the second watchOS 6.2.8 beta version to developers, following yesterday’s launch of iOS 13.6 beta 2. Apple has skipped watchOS 6.2.7 for some unknown reason, as the current version available to the public is watchOS 6.2.6.more…
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• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid recalled because minivan could catch fire - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 19:10
  
  The 12-volt battery connection could spark a fire, if there are signs of corrosion.
  
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• Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant voice support for Black Lives Matter - CNET

  10-06-2020 19:06
  
  Amazon, Apple and Google's voice assistants offer words of solidarity when you say the phrase.
  
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• New Netflix movie earns scorchingly bad zero score on Rotten Tomatoes - CNET

  10-06-2020 19:05
  
  The Last Days of American Crime is ranking lower than the infamous box office bomb Battlefield Earth.
  
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• Verizon 5G Home Internet now available in Detroit - CNET

  10-06-2020 19:02
  
  It's just the sixth city to get the next-gen high-speed broadband service since its rollout started in Oct. 2018.
  
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• Google releases Android 11 beta, cancels launch event amid protests - CNET

  10-06-2020 19:01
  
  The search giant says the event was nixed to "allow people to focus on important discussions around racial justice."
  
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• Strava fitness app launches ‘Local Legends’ leaderboard based on consistency and commitment

  10-06-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Popular fitness tracking app Strava is out today with a neat update called Local Legends. The feature marks a shift from ranking users based on speed to rating them on exercise consistency and commitment.more…
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• Stacktrace Podcast 087: “An ARM and a leg”

  10-06-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A deep dive into the iOS background operations model and how it could potentially be improved, rumors about both ARM Macs and a new iMac design being unveiled at WWDC20, and a discussion around designing custom systems for apps. That, and your regular updates from both John and Rambo, on this week’s episode of Stacktrace.
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• iMac: Rumors of a redesigned iMac at WWDC 2020

  10-06-2020 18:30 via macworld.com
  
  The iMac is a direct descendant of the very first Mac, and it’s often the computer that longtime users think about when they think about the Macintosh. The iMac’s all-in-one design is popular and iconic.The iMac is great for both novices and demanding users. It can handle general-purpose and heavy-duty tasks equally well. It’s ideal for someone who needs to buy a complete computer setup (keyboard, mouse or trackpad, and display) and wants to maximize workspace efficiency.The c
  
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• All of Sony's latest true wireless earbuds are on sale - CNET

  10-06-2020 18:18
  
  Sony's highly rated WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds are $52 off, and the recently released WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 Extra Bass are also being discounted.
  
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• Apple hits $1.5 trillion in market value

  10-06-2020 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today became the first U.S. company to hit a market value of $1.5 trillion after rising over $8 per share (2.3%) to hit a market cap of $1.525 trillion as the U.S. and worldwide economies slowly open after extended shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Reuters:The S&P 500 and Dow eased on Wednesday, as losses in financial stocks outweighed a boost from technology, with focus shifting to the Federal Reserve’s first projections on the economy since the coronavirus outbreak.
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• iMac supply running low from Apple as rumors suggest WWDC redesign, more

  10-06-2020 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A report yesterday indicated that Apple has plans to unveil a redesigned iMac at WWDC on June 22. Ahead of that announcement, availability of the 27-inch iMac is drying up from Apple’s Online Store.more…
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• Apple stock growth makes it the first US company to reach $1.5 trillion market cap

  10-06-2020 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AAPL shares have crossed another major milestone with the market cap hitting over $1.5 trillion during trading today. The growth makes it the first US company to reach the achievement.more…
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• Tesla becomes most valuable automaker, worth more than GM, Ford, FCA combined - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 17:59
  
  Tesla is now worth more than any automaker in the world as its stock price soars past $1,000 per share.
  
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• Deals: Nike+ Apple Watch Series 5 $100 off, iPhone 11 Pro from $770, and Apple Magic Keyboard hits new low

  10-06-2020 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 5 Nike+ edition gets a $100 discount in today’s best deals, plus you can save on iPhone 11 Pro/Max, and the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Hertz bankruptcy makes used cars available at incredibly low prices - Roadshow

  10-06-2020 17:27
  
  Hertz continues to offload used rental cars at low prices. You can find Toyota, VW, and BMW models well below street value.
  
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