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• Rivian R1T electric truck gets its desert on - CNET

  25-06-2020 23:49
  
  Rivian wants to prove that electric trucks can get dirty, too.
  
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• Rivian R1T electric pickup truck slays rocks and dirt in new video - Roadshow

  25-06-2020 23:49
  
  Rivian uploaded a short video to YouTube with its upcoming electric truck drifting through corners and climbing up rocks.
  
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• Robot actress to star in big-budget sci-fi movie - CNET

  25-06-2020 23:16
  
  The artificially intelligent actress named Erica was trained on the principles of method acting and has already done some filming.
  
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• Apple wins 20 Pencils at D&AD Awards

  25-06-2020 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple won a whopping 20 Pencils for various advertising campaigns at this year’s virtual D&AD Awards, which canceled its annual festival because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Winners of D&AD’s highest honor, the Black Pencil, will not be announced until September.
  Still from Apple AirPods ‘Bounce’ TV ad
  Minda Smiley for Adweek:The brand’s “Bounce” ad for AirPods took home two Yellow and three Graphite Pencils. The video, created by TBWA\Media Arts La
  
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• Hands-On With the New Scribble Feature in iPadOS 14

  25-06-2020 22:59 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's upcoming iPadOS 14 update has many of the same features that are available in iOS 14, but there are a handful of functions that are designed specifically for the larger display and the Apple Pencil, such as Scribble.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Scribble is one of the most notable new features in ‌iPadOS 14‌, and we checked it out in our latest YouTube video. With Scribble, you can use an ‌Apple Pencil‌ to write in any text field on the i
  
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• Stranger Things 3: The Game is free from Epic this week - CNET

  25-06-2020 22:25
  
  New week, new games: Epic is offering two games worth $25 for free.
  
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• Apple to re-close 14 stores in Florida amid spikes in COVID-19 cases

  25-06-2020 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will re-close 14 stores in Florida as COVID-19 rates rise in the state, the company said on Thursday. The shutdowns come after Apple recently re-closed stores in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, and Florida. Apple has now announced the re-closing of 32 stores in the United States due to spikes in COVID-19 cases.
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  Kif Leswing for CNBC:An Apple representative said in a statement: “Due to current COVID-19 conditions in some of the communities we serve, we ar
  
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• Apple Highlights More Projects Designed by Swift Student Challenge Winners

  25-06-2020 22:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple hosts a Swift Student Challenge ahead of WWDC each year, tasking students with creating an innovative Swift Playgrounds project. Apple has been highlighting Swift Student Challenge winners in 2020, and today shared some of the projects students created on the Apple Developer site.
  Brazilian student Henrique Conto, for example, created a three-minute Touch Bar game where players help a young developer escape from a cave.French student Louise Pieri designed Meep, a two-level game where one l
  
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• Mazda3 turbo will officially be a thing in July - Roadshow

  25-06-2020 21:51
  
  Mazda was sneaky on social media and subtly hinted at the turbocharged compact car with a new video.
  
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• Skydio 2 drone returns to market as major update extends subject tracking range and more

  25-06-2020 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two major pieces of news in the drone world from Skydio today. First, the drone maker is officially announcing that Skydio 2 production has restarted since pausing for a few months during the COVID-19 shutdown. The super-smart Skydio 2 drone is once again available to order and shipping to customers.
  The other announcement is the release of a significant software update for Skydio 2 drones. A new software update released today dramatically increases tracking range, flight features, and charging
  
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• Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV will usher in luxury brand's electric era this August - Roadshow

  25-06-2020 21:23
  
  The electric SUV was meant to debut earlier this year, but Cadillac rescheduled the event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Invisible collision of monstrous black holes may have been seen for the first time - CNET

  25-06-2020 21:20
  
  An explosive flare erupted in deep space. It may have been caused by two black holes colliding.
  
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• Brave New World trailer from NBC's Peacock is decadent, creepy sci-fi - CNET

  25-06-2020 21:11
  
  The first batch of originals for NBCUniversal's new streaming service includes a reboot of Aldous Huxley's classic.
  
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• Apple will re-close another 14 stores in Florida as COVID-19 cases surge - CNET

  25-06-2020 21:11
  
  Apple already re-closed some of its Florida Apple Stores last week, along with closings in Arizona, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina.
  
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• iPadOS 14: Game controller framework expands with keyboard, mouse, and trackpad support

  25-06-2020 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following up after a WWDC session covering the expanding game controller support with new options like the Xbox Elite 2 as well as an all-new Game Center in iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, Apple has shared today that it will be offering the option to build in keyboard, mouse, and trackpad support for iPad games.more…
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• Apple is taking even more control of its iPhones, iPads and Macs - CNET

  25-06-2020 21:10
  
  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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• watchOS 7: Hands-on with native Apple Watch sleep tracking

  25-06-2020 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After several years of rumors, Apple Watch is adding support for native sleep tracking with this year’s update to watchOS 7. Apple is tying Apple Watch sleep-tracking capabilities in with new iPhone features such as Wind Down and Wake Up for a seamless cross-device experience. Here’s how it works.more…
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• The best rowing machines in 2020 - CNET

  25-06-2020 21:06
  
  Get a great workout at home with these rowing machines for every budget and space.
  
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• Apple TV+ shows off highly-anticipated ‘Foundation’ in teaser trailer

  25-06-2020 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Monday at WWDC20, Apple surprised audiences with a first look at “Foundation,” the highly anticipated Apple Original drama series for Apple TV+ based on the internationally revered and award-winning Isaac Asimov novel series of the same name.
  Still image from Apple’s Foundation teaser trailer set to debut exclusively on Apple TV+ in 2021
  In the teaser trailer, showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer unveils a glimpse into the making of the epic saga, which chronicle
  
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• Fortnite Season 3 challenges and where to find Deadpool floaties - CNET

  25-06-2020 21:01
  
  And the second Aquaman task is ready to be completed.
  
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• Scientists spot nearby super-Earths that could potentially host life - CNET

  25-06-2020 21:00
  
  Just 11 light-years away. We're practically neighbors.
  
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• Apple's taking even more control of its iPhones, iPads and Macs - CNET

  25-06-2020 20:50
  
  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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• Apple Continues Store Closures Amid Covid-19 Spike, Now Shuttering 14 Locations in Florida

  25-06-2020 20:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is continuing with store closures in areas that are experiencing significant spikes in coronavirus infections, and tomorrow, 14 retail locations in Florida will be shut down.
  The Galleria, The Falls, Aventura, Lincoln Road, Dadeland, Brickell City Centre, Wellington Green, Boca Raton, The Gardens Mall, Millenia, Florida Mall, Altamonte, International Plaza, and Brandon will close tomorrow, and customers with devices being repaired at those locations should initiate pickups today.Apple toda
  
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• watchOS 7 FAQ: All the new features you can try out early this year

  25-06-2020 20:46 via macworld.com
  
  It’s not just the iPhone and the Mac that are getting sweet new features in the fall. Apple also unveiled the newest watchOS features that are coming to the Apple Watch, and there are some major changes in store. Here’s everything we know so far:What are the new features?
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  Apple hasn’t unveiled any new watch faces just yet—we assume those are coming with the Series 6 update likely due later this year—but there are major changes coming to the existing f
  
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• That 'Face Mask Exempt Card' that's going viral is totally bogus - CNET

  25-06-2020 20:44
  
  "These postings were not issued by the Department and are not endorsed by the Department," the DOJ makes clear.
  
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• That face mask exempt card going viral is totally bogus - CNET

  25-06-2020 20:44
  
  "These postings were not issued by the Department and are not endorsed by the Department," the DOJ makes clear.
  
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• [Update: 14 additional stores in Florida closing] Apple Stores in Houston next to reclose as COVID-19 cases rise

  25-06-2020 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: Apple announced on June 25 that 14 additional stores in Florida will reclose on June 26. See below for full list.
  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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• Apple dumping Intel for their own chips in Macs is the company’s smartest move in years

  25-06-2020 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Monday at WWDC20, Apple announced an historic transition for the Mac from Intel chips to Apple’s world-class custom silicon. The upgrade will deliver industry-leading performance and powerful new technologies. Developers can already get started updating their apps to take advantage of the advanced capabilities of Apple silicon in the Mac. This transition will also establish a common architecture across all Apple products, making it far easier for developers to write and optimize their a
  
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• Headphone deal: Jaybird Tarah sports earbuds for $30 - CNET

  25-06-2020 20:36
  
  You can pick up these Jaybird sports earbuds for $70 off for a limited time at Best Buy.
  
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• Next SpaceX Starlink launch pushed to Friday as Elon Musk chases record - CNET

  25-06-2020 20:25
  
  The company's broadband constellation is nearly big enough to start service.
  
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• watchOS 7 now enables DRM audio streaming apps with FairPlay support

  25-06-2020 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  watchOS 7 brings important enhancements to the Apple Watch, including sleep tracking, new workouts, and more. What Apple hasn’t mentioned is that the next major update to the Apple Watch operating system also adds support for FairPlay, a technology that enables streaming of DRM-protected content.more…
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• OWC Envoy Express debuts as “first” bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 NVMe enclosure

  25-06-2020 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to Thunderbolt 3 solid state drives, pricing tends to be much higher than those that stick with slower USB 3.x speeds. Thankfully a new solution dubbed OWC Envoy Express is here to turn up the heat on competition while allowing consumers to affordably embrace blazing-fast performance. As “the world’s first Thunderbolt-certified bus-powered” enclosure, OWC Envoy Express operates using a single cable and owners can upgrade to larger NVMe storage as their needs chan
  
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• Messaging app Viber cuts all ties with Facebook - CNET

  25-06-2020 20:02
  
  The company is crying foul over Facebook's mismanagement of user data, and calls the spread of hate speech on the platform "the last straw."
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 283: WWDC 2020 impressions: iOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur and tvOS 14

  25-06-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s major WWDC 2020 keynote, including what’s new in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur, and tvOS 14.Sponsored by CleanMyMac X: Get CleanMyMac X 30% off valid until July 5.
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• Twilight Zone season 2 exclusive: Scientists dive into a world of terror - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:47
  
  Season 2 of CBS All Access' reboot of the sci-fi classic hits Thursday, and in one episode, things get creepy when underwater researchers discover a new species.
  
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• Disney's Splash Mountain to get makeover amid Black Lives Matter push - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:44
  
  The ride will no longer feature characters from Song of the South and will instead go with a theme based on the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog.
  
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• Disney to retheme Splash Mountain amid Black Lives Matter push - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:44
  
  A Princess and the Frog overlay will come to the iconic ride at Disneyland and Disney World.
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 109 With Upcoming Safari 14 Features

  25-06-2020 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced four years ago in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release 109 is the first version built on the new Safari 14 update included in macOS Big Sur. It supports Safari Web Extensions imported from Chrome, Firefox, and Edge and converted u
  
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• Lawmakers propose indefinite nationwide ban on police use of facial recognition - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:36
  
  The proposed law would prevent police, both federal and local, from using facial recognition until Congress passes a bill lifting the ban.
  
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• In-app purchase refund notifications launch for devs, new action options include in-app messaging

  25-06-2020 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has brought some big changes to the refund process for in-app purchases including notifications for developers that are live now with seven different options for how to take action. Other changes to the App Store include Family Sharing now being an option for in-app purchase subscriptions, in-app purchases on Apple Watch, and more.more…
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• Google Meet and Duo add group video calls to Nest Hub Max - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:30
  
  Group video calling is rolling out to Google's camera-equipped smart display.
  
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• Volvo engages Waymo as its exclusive Level 4 partner in new ride-hailing EV project - Roadshow

  25-06-2020 19:28
  
  The two companies will be joining forces to create a new Level 4 autonomous electric vehicle platform aimed squarely at the ride-hailing market.
  
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• Amazon Big Style Sale: Get huge discounts on watches from Bulova, Casio, Fossil and other top brands - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:20
  
  Brands like Nine West, Timex and Armitron and more are offering discounts for every horology lover.
  
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• iOS 14: Hands-on with the first CarPlay wallpapers

  25-06-2020 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple CarPlay improves every year with software updates for the iPhone. This year is no different with iOS 14 and new features like wallpaper support.more…
  The post iOS 14: Hands-on with the first CarPlay wallpapers appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• One lucky space tourist could get a shot at an ISS spacewalk in 2023 - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:12
  
  Space Adventures and Russia's Energia have signed a contract to put a tourist outside the ISS.
  
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• Why tech made racial injustice worse, and how to fix it - CNET

  25-06-2020 19:00
  
  Dr. Ruha Benjamin shares research from her book Race After Technology, as part of our Now What series.
  
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• Lordstown debuts 'Endurance' all-electric pickup truck with in-wheel motors - Roadshow

  25-06-2020 18:55
  
  This electric pickup isn't meant to be a Tesla Cybertruck rival, but one to win over commercial fleets with a no-nonsense attitude.
  
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• Apple makes it easier to port Google Chrome extensions to Safari

  25-06-2020 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At WWDC20, Apple unveiled macOS 11 Big Sur earlier this week and talked about some of the improvements for Safari. In addition to native extensions, Apple is adding support for web extensions which is going to make it much easier for developers to port existing extensions from Chrome, Firefox or Edge to Safari.
  Apple’s Safari iconRomain Dillet for TechCrunch:Safari already supports extensions, but if you’re using Safari, you know that there aren’t a ton of extensions out there&
  
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• Firefox expands network privacy protection with Comcast deal - CNET

  25-06-2020 18:50
  
  A partnership expands use of DOH, an encrypted version of a critical network technology called DNS.
  
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• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series coming to Netflix - CNET

  25-06-2020 18:48
  
  The show will be set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.
  
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