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• Stacktrace Podcast 089: “Did you wash your hands?”, a WWDC 2020 special

  24-06-2020 23:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On this WWDC20 special, John and Rambo start diving into the main announcements from Apple’s conference, focusing on iOS, App Clips, Widgets, Siri, Maps, watchOS, AirPods and iPadOS.
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• Huawei is backed by Chinese military, Trump administration reportedly finds - CNET

  24-06-2020 23:30
  
  Defense also designated China Mobile and China Telecom as being backed by the People's Liberation Army, a report says.
  
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• Apple Silicon Macs will offer new macOS Recovery options, replace Target Disk Mode with Sharing Mode

  24-06-2020 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a new WWDC session video today, Apple has elaborated on the system architecture of the forthcoming Apple Silicon Mac transition. Notably, this will mean a few changes to the experience, including a new macOS Recovery options screen, as well as the deprecation of Target Disk Mode.more…
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• First Look: macOS Big Sur With Redesign, Safari Updates, New Messages App and More

  24-06-2020 23:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple on Monday unveiled macOS Big Sur, the newest version of macOS that's going to be released in the fall. Named after Big Sur, California, renown for its scenery, the new update features a fresh, clean design along with some useful new features.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  We went hands-on with ‌macOS Big Sur‌ in our latest YouTube video, giving MacRumors readers a first look at what the new software looks like.macOS hasn't had a major interface overha
  
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• iOS 14: How to use iPhone Back Tap custom controls for Shortcuts, Accessibility, system actions

  24-06-2020 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the new features that has arrived with iOS 14 that didn’t make a big splash in the WWDC keynote but will be super useful for all users is something called Back Tap. The new iPhone feature lets you customize double and triple taps on the back of your iPhone to use for Shortcuts automations, Accessibility features, and iOS system actions. Read on for a look at how to use iPhone Back Tap custom controls and all the things you can do with the new feature.more…
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• At Apple's WWDC, former AG Eric Holder urges developers to advance racial justice - CNET

  24-06-2020 23:20
  
  Holder said developers can use their skills to help people find and share information amid Black Lives Matter protests.
  
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• Apple to re-close seven Houston stores due increase in COVID-19 cases

  24-06-2020 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will re-close seven of its retail locations in Houston, Texas again due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States, the company said Wednesday.
  The stores will close today at 7pm local time and re-open at a date TBD. The stores are currently list as close through June 30th, at least.
  Apple Highland Village in Houston, Texas
  Reuters:Apple has said it is monitoring conditions in each community where it operates stores to determine when to open and close them.
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• Need a single smart plug? This one is only $7 - CNET

  24-06-2020 23:18
  
  Gosund's Wi-Fi-enabled smart plug can be controlled using Alexa, Google Home and Siri.
  
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• HBO Max returns Gone With the Wind to stream with a 4-minute intro - CNET

  24-06-2020 23:18
  
  The classic film "speaks directly to the racial inequalities that persist in media and society today," Jacqueline Stewart's introduction says.
  
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• Apple adds WebP, HDR support, and more to Safari with iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur

  24-06-2020 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Safari is getting great improvements this year with iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOS Big Sur. Apple shared a document this week detailing all the changes made to the Safari 14 Beta, which now includes WebP support, universal extensions, and more.more…
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• Apple updates SF Symbols with 750 new icons and more

  24-06-2020 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During WWDC 2020, Apple released a new version of its SF Symbols with more than 750 new icons for app designers and developers.
  A sample of Apple’s new SF Symbols 2
  Mike Peterson for AppleInsider:SF Symbols debuted at WWDC 2019 in the form of 1,500 vector-based and configurable icons for use in interface design. The symbols integrate with Apple’s San Francisco system font, can be used in AppKit and UIKit, and are available in Apple’s SF Symbols macOS app.
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• Microsoft vague on the future of Windows virtualization on Mac following Apple Silicon transition

  24-06-2020 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At WWDC this week, Apple detailed its roadmap to transition the Mac lineup from Intel processors to Apple Silicon chips. One of the biggest questions about this transition has been what it means for the future of Boot Camp, and a new statement from Microsoft provides little clarity on what the future holds for Windows virtualization on Mac.more…
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• This excellent gaming headset sounds like headphones 3 times the price at just $45 - CNET

  24-06-2020 22:40
  
  The Plantronics Rig 400Hx for Xbox One and PC is 37% off.
  
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• Safari gaining Face ID and Touch ID support to bypass usernames and passwords with new API

  24-06-2020 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A neat new feature available for developers to build into websites with the Safari 14 beta is the ability to bypass username and password fields with Face ID or Touch ID offering a much more seamless experience to users.more…
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• Jessi Combs posthumously earns women's land speed Guinness World Records entry - Roadshow

  24-06-2020 22:33
  
  Following her fatal crash last year, Combs' "fastest woman on four wheels" reputation gets official recognition.
  
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• NASA names headquarters for 'Hidden Figure' Mary W. Jackson - CNET

  24-06-2020 22:25
  
  Jackson was the first African-American female engineer in NASA history.
  
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• Face ID and Touch ID Logins Coming to Websites With Safari Web Authentication API

  24-06-2020 22:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple allows Touch ID and Face ID to be used in lieu of a password to access sensitive apps like those for banking or password management, and in the future, Face ID and ‌Touch ID‌ will also be able to be used for authentication purposes when logging into a website.
  Apple outlines the feature in a WWDC20 engineering session called "Meet Face ID and ‌Touch ID‌ for the web," which covers how web developers can use Face ID and ‌Touch ID‌ on their websites with the Web
  
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• Fortnite Movie Nite: Watch Christopher Nolan's Inception this Friday - CNET

  24-06-2020 22:11
  
  Grab the popcorn and drop in.
  
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• Apple closing stores in Texas again as COVID-19 spikes there - CNET

  24-06-2020 22:02
  
  Seven Apple Stores in Houston will close Thursday until further notice.
  
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• Twilight Zone season 2 exclusive: Scientists dive into a world of terror in '8' - CNET

  24-06-2020 22:00
  
  Season 2 of CBS All Access' Twilight Zone reboot hits Thursday, and when underwater researchers discover a new species, things get creepy.
  
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• NY, NJ and CT to require visitors from states with coronavirus spikes to quarantine - CNET

  24-06-2020 21:53
  
  Connecticut and New Jersey will also enforce the new mandate in attempts to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Apple Now Letting Developers Know When Customers Request In-App Refunds to Prevent Scams

  24-06-2020 21:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is introducing a new in-app purchase server notification system that lets developers know when a customer requests and receives a refund for an in-app purchase, allowing the developer to take an appropriate action, such as revoking the purchased item.
  Developers are not involved in Apple's refund process, which is handled by the company. Prior to now, when a user requested and received a refund for an in-app purchase, developers were not notified about the refund, leading to situations whe
  
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• Le Creuset's new Everyday Enamelware line will make your summer spread pop - CNET

  24-06-2020 21:28
  
  Time to toss out those plastic plates.
  
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• Sports streaming service FuboTV adds ESPN and ABC at last - CNET

  24-06-2020 21:27
  
  Live TV streaming service FuboTV will add EPSN and ESPN2 to its sports-heavy offering sometime this summer.
  
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• Burger King is giving free Whoppers to 'smart car' owners, here's how to get one - Roadshow

  24-06-2020 21:23
  
  We can only hope that weird-car Twitter embraces this promotion and runs with it.
  
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• Apple debuts SF Symbols 2 app with new symbols and resources for developers

  24-06-2020 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During WWDC last year, Apple introduced a brand new set of configurable symbols and a companion macOS app called SF Symbols. Following that introduction, Apple has released SF Symbols 2 in conjunction with WWDC 2020 with over 750 new symbols and more.more…
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• Apple orders ‘The Afterparty’ comedy series for Apple TV+

  24-06-2020 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a competitive situation, Apple has given a straight-to-series order for “The Afterparty,” a new comedy series from Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
  Apple TV+ is home to the biggest directors and top stars
  “The Afterparty” is a murder-mystery comedy set at a high school reunion afterparty. Each of the eight episodes will feature a retelling of the same night told through a different character’s perspective, each with
  
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• Rotten Tomatoes editor Mark Ellis is obsessed with Michael Jordan's The Last Dance - CNET

  24-06-2020 21:00
  
  Ellis shares how being a comic on the road prepared him to shelter-in-place alone during the pandemic.
  
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• Curb Your Enthusiasm head Jeff Schaffer learned a key comedy rule from Sasha Baron Cohen - CNET

  24-06-2020 21:00
  
  The creator of The League also discusses his show Dave, which stars comedian and rapper Lil Dicky, plus Brews Brothers on Netflix and the story behind the Festivus pole on Seinfeld.
  
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• Apple Reclosing Some Stores in Texas Amid Spiking Coronavirus Cases

  24-06-2020 20:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is closing seven retail stores located in the Houston, Texas area, as coronavirus outbreaks in the state continue to climb.Last week, Apple shuttered stores in Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with no details on when those stores might reopen.
  In Texas, the following stores are closing on June 25, as noted by 9to5Mac: Highland Village, First Colony Mall, Houston Galleria, Memorial City, Willowbrook Mall, Baybrook, and the Woodlands.Apple started reopening stores in the
  
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• Apple Stores in Houston next to reclose as COVID-19 cases rise

  24-06-2020 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is reclosing more of its US retail stores as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in many states. Starting June 25, seven stores in the Houston area will temporarily close.more…
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• NASA sunset simulations reveal haunting beauty of sundown on other worlds - CNET

  24-06-2020 20:41
  
  You can't visit Mars, Venus, Uranus or Titan in person, but you can enjoy their lovely sunsets.
  
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• PSA for Developers: Mac Mini With A12Z Chip Cannot Be Repaired at Genius Bar or Service Provider

  24-06-2020 20:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this week announced that it will be switching to its own custom-designed processors for Macs starting later this year. As part of this transition, the company is allowing developers to apply for a modified Mac mini with an A12Z chip and 16GB of RAM to develop and test their apps on a Mac with Arm-based architecture.
  While not too surprising, developers should be aware that this "Developer Transition Kit" is not eligible for repair at a Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider, accor
  
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• watchOS 7: Here’s how sharing Apple Watch faces works

  24-06-2020 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the features in watchOS 7 that I’m most excited about is support for sharing watch faces with other Apple Watch users. This is a small but useful new capability that makes it easy to share your personalized watch faces with other people through Messages, social media, and much more.more…
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• Apple Picks Up 'The Afterparty' Comedy Series for Apple TV+

  24-06-2020 20:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that it has given a straight-to-series order for "The Afterparty," a comedy series from Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
  The eight-episode series is described as a murder mystery comedy that's set at a high school reunion afterparty."The Afterparty" is a murder-mystery comedy set at a high school reunion afterparty. Each of the eight episodes will feature a retelling of the same night told through a different character's perspective, each with its own unique visual format and fi
  
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• Save up to $500 on a gaming laptop from Amazon - CNET

  24-06-2020 20:27
  
  Models from Acer, Asus and Razer are marked down.
  
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• How to prepare for Halo Infinite - CNET

  24-06-2020 20:23
  
  A new teaser for the next Halo game is lighting up Twitter. It's got CNET editors arguing about the importance of the legendary franchise.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations, delays, changes: Outside Lands, Star Wars Celebration and more - CNET

  24-06-2020 20:17
  
  Tech conferences, movies, music fests, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Apple Sharing Daily WWDC Highlights in Quick Event Recaps

  24-06-2020 20:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's digital only Worldwide Developers Conference is taking place this week. Monday was the keynote event, but Apple is hosting engineering sessions and sharing videos on the new software updates all week long.There's quite a bit going on with the dozens of different sessions that developers can watch in the Apple Developer app or the Apple Developer website, so Apple has been providing bite-sized daily recaps with the important highlights.
  The day two video, shared this morning, highlights W
  
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• iOS 14 and tvOS 14 bring all-new Game Center, expanded Xbox and Playstation controller capabilities

  24-06-2020 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Game Center, one of Apple’s less talked about platform components is getting an all-new design this year with a focus on finding games and playing with friends. Other details in WWDC game development talks this year include leveraging the new game controller advancements, how to offer users the ability to share clips from games, and more.more…
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• Apple, other U.S. goods from China held up at ports in India

  24-06-2020 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple, Cisco, Ford, and other products are among the goods from U.S. companies being held up amid India’s border tensions with China, as ports delay admittance of imports into the country from China, two sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
  Aditya Kalra and Aditi Shah for Reuters:Though no government notice has been issued, customs officers at major Indian port have held back containers coming from China, seeking additional clearances, government and industry sources have said.
  The move come
  
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• tvOS 14: 4K YouTube and 5 other features coming this fall

  24-06-2020 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s tvOS isn’t its most popular operating system, but if you have an Apple TV, you definitely care about what each major new version brings.With tvOS 13 (and subsequent point releases) we got a lot of big features like interface changes, Xbox and PlayStation controller support, multiple users, and Control Center. By comparison, the features coming in tvOS 14 are minor, but sometimes the little things makes all the difference. Here’s what you can expect when tvOS 14 launche
  
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• Facebook's experimental Forecast app wants to crowdsource predictions - CNET

  24-06-2020 19:56
  
  To start, health care professionals and academics are being invited to make predictions about COVID-19.
  
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• The most popular used cars sold amid the coronavirus pandemic - Roadshow

  24-06-2020 19:54
  
  Americans are turning to used cars to save some cash -- here are the cars that saw the most sales growth year-over-year, and from April to May.
  
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• Apple Revives and Refreshes Game Center in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur

  24-06-2020 19:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Game Center, a feature for tracking game progress and connecting gamers together for multiplayer gameplay experiences, has long been a part of iOS.Game Center achievements in Settings
  The feature was added to iOS 4 in 2010 and was a key part of gaming for a few years, but Apple nixed the Game Center app in 2016 with the release of iOS 10. Game Center has stuck around since then, but as more of a behind the scenes feature.Apple's latest software releases revive Game Center, and there's a redesign
  
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• Apple's walled garden just got higher on its iPhones, iPads and Macs - CNET

  24-06-2020 19:51
  
  The tech giant is building long-requested features into iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and MacOS Big Sur that tie the devices together, giving people fewer reasons to try competing options.
  
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• Bricklaying robot hits new milestone laying 200 bricks in one hour - CNET

  24-06-2020 19:46
  
  We look into how it works, and compare it to the first bricklaying robot to be made commercially available.
  
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• Bricklaying robot hits new milestone: 200 bricks in an hour - CNET

  24-06-2020 19:46
  
  We look into how it works, and compare it with the first bricklaying robot to be made commercially available.
  
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• VW Arteon R looks hot and packs a 316-hp punch - Roadshow

  24-06-2020 19:40
  
  The new Volkswagen Arteon R is available as a fastback or wagon, and it won't come to the US.
  
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• Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake is a stunning wagon - Roadshow

  24-06-2020 19:40
  
  The US will be denied the new VW Arteon Shooting Brake, and that's a damn shame.
  
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