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• Lyft vows to go all-electric by 2030 - Roadshow

  17-06-2020 23:55
  
  The ride-hailing giant will seek to overhaul its business to make it more environmentally friendly over the coming decade.
  
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• Apple officially starts accepting Mac trade-ins at retail stores

  17-06-2020 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has officially expanded its Mac trade-in program to retail stores in the United States and Canada. This was first reported last week, and now Apple has made the expansion official.more…
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• Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy and Amazon - CNET

  17-06-2020 23:43
  
  Just updated: Here's the retail status of the $200 portable version of Nintendo's hot gaming console.
  
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• Former eBay execs charged with cyberstalking couple 'critical' of company - CNET

  17-06-2020 23:41
  
  The now-fired executives and employees allegedly sent live cockroaches and a bloody pig mask to the editor and publisher of an online newsletter.
  
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• Lordstown Motors Endurance EV pickup is nearly ready for primetime - Roadshow

  17-06-2020 23:31
  
  LM released new renderings of the pickup and it looks closer to something ready for production.
  
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• Lordstown Motors shows off Endurance electric pickup's interior - Roadshow

  17-06-2020 23:29
  
  The sketches preview the production-intent interior, which should be ready for delivery in January next year.
  
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• Who says you can't add storage to an iPhone? Get a 128GB iPhone flash drive for $18 - CNET

  17-06-2020 23:28
  
  Plug this drive into your Lightning port and you'll have plenty of room to offload photos and video.
  
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• Social media firms could be sued for censoring political speech under new bill - CNET

  17-06-2020 23:21
  
  US Sen. Josh Hawley claims big tech companies "have used their power to silence political speech from conservatives."
  
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• The best blenders of 2020 - CNET

  17-06-2020 23:20
  
  Whether you're making a smoothie or grating cheese, these blenders are here to help.
  
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• NASA, ESA solar observatory discovers 4,000th comet - CNET

  17-06-2020 23:13
  
  A citizen scientist spotted it, with data from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, or SOHO.
  
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• How all that time online makes you lonelier - CNET

  17-06-2020 23:09
  
  The loneliness paradox: Technology can connect us in amazing ways, but it can also amplify our feelings of isolation.
  
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• Apple Music refreshes ‘Made For You’ playlist artwork ahead of WWDC

  17-06-2020 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Music offers some “Mix” playlists that are updated weekly with new songs, including Friends Mix, Favorites Mix, and Chill Mix. This week Apple is updating the Mix playlists with redesigned art covers and more.more…
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• Go flying for Father's Day: Save up to $270 on DJI drones - CNET

  17-06-2020 22:42
  
  Get a free battery with the Mavic Mini or save $180 on a Mavic 2 Zoom or Phantom 4 Pro V2.0.
  
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• Hands-on: HomeKit and smart home projects to prepare for a smarter summer

  17-06-2020 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over the last several months, I’ve tackled several projects in an effort to take my HomeKit setup to the next level in time for summer. This includes a smart sprinkler system, new outdoor smart lighting, a robot vacuum with Siri support, and much more. Read on as I walk through the full process below.more…
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• U.S. casinos push for Apple Pay, other cashless gambling payments, citing virus

  17-06-2020 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The casino industry in America wants gambling regulators to make it easier to adopt Apple Pay and other cashless payment transactions on the casino floor, citing a desire to help customers avoid handling money during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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  In a report released Tuesday, the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry’s national trade group, called on regulators in states where gambling is allowed to upd
  
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• See how Star Trek: Picard's big reveal was built in CG layers - CNET

  17-06-2020 22:00
  
  Learn how real actors and CG starships combine in this glimpse behind the scenes of the latest visual effects.
  
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• Volkswagen ID 4 leaked photos suggest EV will look a lot like the concept - Roadshow

  17-06-2020 21:47
  
  The electric SUV also looks a lot like a larger ID 3.
  
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• TiVo Stream 4K launched with problems, but a fix is coming - CNET

  17-06-2020 21:44
  
  TiVo is due to update its $50 Android TV streamer soon to fix random restarts and dropouts like ones we experienced in testing.
  
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• 14 great last-minute Father's Day gifts - CNET

  17-06-2020 21:41
  
  There are only a few shopping days left before Dad's big day. We've got you covered with some great in-stock gadgets and deals you can get delivered just in time.
  
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• Your dog could be a video game character one day - CNET

  17-06-2020 21:39
  
  New computer models allow for easier motion capture of doggies, without the need for high-tech suits or multiple cameras.
  
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• Dylan McDermott had vintage underwear made for his role in the Netflix show Hollywood - CNET

  17-06-2020 21:18
  
  The Emmy Award-nominated actor discusses his character in the new series Hollywood, what The Practice means to him now and filming the Venus and Serena Williams biopic King Richard with Will Smith.
  
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• Apple TV Channels is great in theory, but lacking in practice

  17-06-2020 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While MacStories’ Ryan Christoffel thinks Apple is largely on the right track with its efforts to produce original Apple TV+ content, and the company is also well-positioned to take a cut of many popular streaming services’ revenue via In-App Purchases, Christoffel nonetheless thinks it’s clear that the company’s attempts to offer a great TV experience are failing. Apple TV Channels is great in theory, but lacking in practice.
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• Twitch Studio streaming software launches for Mac in open beta

  17-06-2020 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitch has announced that its Twitch Studio streaming software is now available in open beta on Mac. This software makes it easier for you to stream live directly to Twitch, now from your Mac as well as Windows devices.more…
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• RuPaul's Drag Race star D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce is an Instagram girl to the core - CNET

  17-06-2020 21:01
  
  In our new podcast series I'm So Obsessed, she opens up about her new HBO show We're Here, dealing with homophobia and working with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born.
  
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• Justice Department proposes limits to online platforms' legal protections - CNET

  17-06-2020 20:56
  
  This comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order targeting social media sites.
  
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• Grammarly iPad app gets built-in Grammarly Editor and support for hardware keyboards

  17-06-2020 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Grammarly is a very useful writing tool and with more and more people using iPad for productivity, the service has included some nice updates for Apple’s tablet in the latest Grammarly for iPadOS release.more…
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• ‘Hey’ email startup claims Apple’s shaking it down

  17-06-2020 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The ‘Hey’ email startup is claiming Apple’s shaking it down by not approving the “Hey” iOS app’s bug fix versions due to a dispute over Apple’s guidelines for app developers topped with some Apple gibberish about “business services” vs. “consumer products” among other such malarkey.
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  David Pierce for Protocol:Right around the time the team at Basecamp was launching their Hey email service to the publ
  
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• Anker unveils first Thunderbolt 3 docks with expansive I/O and more

  17-06-2020 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Popular accessory maker Anker is out with one of its most highly-anticipated products in recent memory. Today, a pair of Thunderbolt 3-equipped docks are hitting the mainstream from Anker, as the brand takes a major step forward with more robust Mac accessories. Previously, the Anker’s offerings have centered around USB-C connectivity at lower price points, but today’s announcement takes things to a whole new level. We have full details on pricing and more down below for all of thes
  
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• Twitter will let you record and post short audio tweets - CNET

  17-06-2020 20:16
  
  The test feature lets iOS users tweet with their voice.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 088: “WWDC20 Keynote Poker”, with special guests Ellen Shapiro and Kaya Thomas

  17-06-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On this special episode of the show, John and Rambo are joined by Ellen Shapiro and Kaya Thomas for the grand WWDC20 Keynote Poker game. Bets, speculations, and discussions around what Apple might release next week at the 2020 edition of WWDC.
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• Civil rights groups slam Facebook, call for ad boycott - CNET

  17-06-2020 19:52
  
  A new campaign called #StopHateforProfit urges corporations to pull ads from Facebook.
  
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• Twitter launches voice tweets on iOS to test ‘a more human touch’

  17-06-2020 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter has debuted its latest test today for a limited group of iOS users: voice tweets. Tweets using the new feature include a users’ profile picture with a play button to listen to up to 140 seconds of audio per tweet.more…
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• Apple Camp goes online-only for 2020 with ‘Apple Camp at Home’

  17-06-2020 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This summer, Apple Camp gives kids ages 8–12 free, fun, digital programs to experience from their favorite spot at home, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Apple’s easy-to-follow Activity Book shows your Camper new ways to create in video, art & design, and coding. We offer live virtual sessions for valuable guidance and to answer any questions you may have to make the most of your time at Apple Camp.Apple:Apple Camp at Home can be experienced through our self-guided Activity Book and
  
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• Scientists find way to pollinate plants with soap bubbles as bees decline - CNET

  17-06-2020 19:41
  
  "Whimsical" experiments with a bubble gun, a pear orchard and a drone show the new technique has promise.
  
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• Arrival's electric bus is designed for coronavirus-era social distancing - Roadshow

  17-06-2020 19:39
  
  Public transportation is important, but poses a challenge to the social distancing required by the coronavirus pandemic. Arrival wants to change that.
  
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• Zoom will offer full encryption to free users after all - CNET

  17-06-2020 19:25
  
  The video chat service plans to make end-to-end encryption an optional feature for all users, CEO Eric Yuan says.
  
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• Zoom does 180 on encryption plans, will bring it to all users including free accounts in July

  17-06-2020 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Video conferencing service Zoom has been quite the roller coaster ride over the last several months marked by serious flaws, misleading encryption claims, and massive user growth. Now after previously planning to keep end-to-end encryption as just a feature for paying customers, the company has reversed course and says free users will see it arrive in a beta coming in July alongside paid accounts.more…
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• Airlines may ban passengers from future flights for not wearing face masks - CNET

  17-06-2020 19:14
  
  Passengers must wear a mask at all times on American, Delta, Southwest and other major airlines.
  
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• Can CrossFit survive the fallout from founder's racist remarks? A trainer weighs in - CNET

  17-06-2020 19:10
  
  Commentary: CrossFit's apology isn't enough. Athletes, gym owners and sponsors are understandably ditching the brand following its former CEO's crass insensitivity.
  
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• Microsoft pushed its facial recognition to federal agencies, emails show - CNET

  17-06-2020 19:00
  
  The released documents come a week after Microsoft announced it would stop selling facial recognition to police.
  
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• Auto-adjusting Apple AR glasses may not need prescription lenses

  17-06-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s rumored AR smart glasses could someday offer auto-adjusting lenses for users that need prescription eyewear. (Eyeware?)
  “Apple Glasses” concept designed by Martin Hajek for iDrop News
  Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:Current-generation headsets do employ their own lens assemblies, to allow a display to be positioned within inches of a user’s eyes. It is somewhat feasible for these same lens assemblies to be replaced by versions that provide the same corrections as pr
  
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• Back to the Mac 018: New iMac design preview [Video]

  17-06-2020 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In every iMac review that I’ve produced in the last few years, there has been one common complaint among them all: after maintaining the same general look for the past decade, the iMac looks old and outdated.
  Yes, it’s high time for the iMac to receive a substantial makeover, and it looks like we’re finally on the precipice of such a change actually happening. In this episode of Back to the Mac, I discuss this exciting development.  more…
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• Comet Neowise is the latest to tease with the potential of a big show - CNET

  17-06-2020 18:43
  
  With Comets Atlas and Swan fading, a new contender could soon end up shining brighter.
  
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• CineMark, Regal to begin reopening movie theaters in the US - CNET

  17-06-2020 18:33
  
  Both movie theater chains expect to reopen most locations in July.
  
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• Apple Camp moves online for 2020 with live virtual sessions and self-guided activities

  17-06-2020 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Every summer, Apple invites kids and parents to explore new creative skills with Apple Camp. The hands-on sessions typically take place at Apple Retail Stores and are hosted by Creative Pros. This year, Apple is moving Apple Camp online with Apple Camp at Home.more…
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• 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 reveal: Watch the debut here - Roadshow

  17-06-2020 18:16
  
  The German marque is ready to show us what's next for the E63 models, including a new wagon.
  
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• Apple Watch continues to dominate global smartwatch market share

  17-06-2020 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to Canalys, worldwide smartwatch shipments reached 14.3 million units in Q1 2020, up 12% year on year, despite widespread COVID-19 shutdowns. Though Apple’s shipments fell 13%, its Apple Watch platform dominates global smartwatch market share and is growing steadily. WatchOS gained 4 million new active users during the quarter, bringing the total installed base to an estimated 70 million. In the next three months, lifetime Apple Watch shipments will reach 100 million units.
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• Amazon owes answers on facial recognition moratorium, lawmaker says - CNET

  17-06-2020 18:00
  
  A House representative mistaken by Rekognition as a criminal is questioning CEO Jeff Bezos about Amazon's one-year pause on facial recognition.
  
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• Most Apple Watch Series 5 models $100 off, Anker charging Gold Box from $12, MacBook Pro deals, more

  17-06-2020 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nearly every Apple Watch is on sale in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, plus Amazon’s 1-day Anker Gold Box has fresh deals, and you can save big on previous-generation MacBook Pro. Hit the jump for all that and more.more…
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• Rimac C_Two electric supercar delayed to 2021 - Roadshow

  17-06-2020 17:49
  
  The company cited the coronavirus pandemic as the reason, but a new production line is in place for prototypes.
  
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