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• eufyCam 2 Pro is all-new with 1-year battery life, HomeKit, 2K recording, more

  07-07-2020 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Anker’s smart home brand, eufy, just released an all-new 2K security camera dubbed the eufyCam 2 Pro. It packs 2K recording and free local video storage plus much more, including 365-day battery life and on-device human detection software. Priced from $150, these cameras will ensure that your home is properly secured, allowing you to easily view your home from afar, even when it’s dark out, thanks to built-in color night vision. The best part about these cameras is compatible with A
  
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• Exclusive: Apple is working on QR Code payments for Apple Pay, iOS 14 code reveals

  07-07-2020 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released the second developer beta of iOS 14 with some small changes across the system. And now 9to5Mac was able to find a hidden feature in the Wallet app to allow users to make payments with QR Codes using Apple Pay.more…
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• Facebook ad boycott organizers: Meeting with Zuckerberg was 'disappointing' - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:51
  
  Civil rights advocates want the social network to do more to combat hate speech and misinformation.
  
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• Apple Music now shows real-time synced lyrics on Samsung Smart TVs - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:35
  
  The feature works on Samsung Smart TV models from 2018 to 2020.
  
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• Apple adds Apple Pay support for Catalyst apps with macOS Big Sur beta 2

  07-07-2020 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released the second beta developer of iOS 14, iPadOS, and macOS Big Sur. Although the main new features were announced at WWDC 2020, the company continues to work on enhancements to its operating systems. Apple is now adding Apple Pay support for Catalyst apps with macOS Big Sur beta 2.more…
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify before U.S. Congress on July 27th

  07-07-2020 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook, along with CEOs of Google parent Alphabet Inc., Amazon, and Facebook are set to testify July 27 before the U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee.
  Jon Swartz for MarketWatch:The hearing is part of the committee’s investigation of competition in the digital marketplace. Under House Rules, the CEOs — Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Apple’s Tim Cook, and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg — can appear virtually.Reuters:&ldquo
  
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• New York adds more states to COVID-19 travel advisory - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:01
  
  Visitors to NY and New Jersey will have to self-quarantine for two weeks if they're coming from these states.
  
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• The best meal delivery kits for 2020: Blue Apron, Sun Basket and more - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:00
  
  These convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they're more useful than ever.
  
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• NASA's Curiosity rover kicks off epic 'summer road trip' across Mars - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:00
  
  Get in the rover, kids. We're going to the sulfate-bearing unit!
  
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• Pluto TV rounds out its offerings with hits like South Park and Survivor - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:59
  
  The free streaming service has doubled its content total since last fall and is adding hits like Star Trek: The Next Generation to its lineup.
  
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• Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite lands at Best Buy (for now) - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:55
  
  Just updated: Here's the retail status of the $200 portable version of Nintendo's hot gaming console.
  
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• Get adventure games worth $174 for $15 - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:43
  
  Humble Bundle's latest deal benefits diabetes research and gets you 13 games, including 11 from Telltale.
  
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• Trump moves to formally withdraw US from World Health Organization as of July 2021 - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:36
  
  The World Health Organization will lose funding from the US if the move goes through.
  
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• Tron 3 movie with Jared Leto rumored to be on the way - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:35
  
  Disney fan blogs are reporting that a new Tron movie with Jared Leto is in the works from Disney. But will Daft Punk do the soundtrack?
  
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• Facebook ad boycott organizers say meeting with executives was 'disappointing' - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:26
  
  Civil rights advocates met with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg.
  
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• Apple signs NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace to Beats endorsement deal

  07-07-2020 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has signed an endorsement deal with Apple subsidiary Beats By Dre, the headphone maker announced Monday.
  Darrell “Bubba” WallaceThomas Barrabi for FOXBusiness:Beats by Dre said it moved up the timeline on its announcement after Wallace traded barbs with President Trump on Monday. The president called on Wallace to apologize after an FBI investigation determined a noose found last month in the NASCAR driver’s garage at Talladega Superspeedway wasn&rsq
  
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• Boston Dynamics robots do a rump-shaking dance to cheer on baseball team - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:18
  
  Watch an army of Spot and Pepper robots root, root, root for their Japanese home team.
  
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• HomePod update will let you set a default service for your music needs - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:49
  
  An upcoming change means you'd be able to automatically play Spotify or Pandora with a voice command on your Apple smart speaker, without needing to ask for the service.
  
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• HomePod update could let you set a default service for your music needs - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:49
  
  You might be able to automatically play Spotify or Pandora with a voice command on your Apple smart speaker, without needing to ask for the service.
  
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• Alphabet's Loon internet balloons launch in Kenya in first commercial deployment - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:38
  
  The technology had previously been used only in emergency situations.
  
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• Rousing NASA Perseverance rover mission trailer will get you hyped for Mars - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:27
  
  "We persevere."
  
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• Last chance to save on these July 4th deals - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:16
  
  With the 4th in the rearview, these sales on housewares, bedding, electronics and appliances won't last much longer.
  
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• Jaws tops list of classic movies people wish they'd seen in the theater - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:03
  
  Going to the movies seems like a distant memory, but as we wait for theaters to reopen, these films have us nostalgic for the big screen.
  
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• Tom Hanks: I’m actually thrilled that Apple TV+ is making it possible for everybody to see ‘Greyhound’

  07-07-2020 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Oscar winner Tom Hanks joins NBC’s TODAY co-anchor Hoda Kotb to talk about how he and his wife Rita Wilson are doing after contracting COVID-19, as well as about his new film, Greyhound, a World War II drama debuting on Apple TV+ on July 10th.
  Hanks clarified earlier comments reported by The Guardian regarding Greyhound which, uh, may have been misconstrued.
  Tom Hanks WWII film ‘Greyhound’ to premiere exclusively on Apple TV+
  TODAY:I’m actually thrilled that Apple TV+ is
  
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• SpaceX could send NASA to Jupiter's potentially habitable moon Europa - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:01
  
  Congress has opened the door to a commercial rocket launching a NASA mission to deep space.
  
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• Report: HomePod beta adds the option to select default music, podcast, audiobook service

  07-07-2020 20:58 via macworld.com
  
  According to a report from MacRumors, the select group of beta testers for this fall’s HomePod release have noticed something sort of remarkable: the ability to choose a music, podcasts, and audiobooks service other than Apple Music.Apple does not conduct public or developer beta tests of HomePod software, but rather issues betas through a select group of AppleSeed members. HomePod software is otherwise updated along with the iOS software on the iPhone from which it was set up.Accord
  
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• Want to race 60 mph electric scooters? Soon there'll be a series for that - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 20:43
  
  The eSkootr Championship will hold its first races in 2021 and aims to make motorsport sustainable and affordable.
  
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• HomePod beta 2 lets users choose third-party Music, Podcast, Audiobook services

  07-07-2020 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has provided HomePod beta software to a selection of AppleSeed testers, and today released a second version of the ‌HomePod‌ update alongside iOS 14 beta 2.
  Stereo pairs create an even wider soundstage for an incredible listening experience on HomePod.
  Apple’s HomePod is a breakthrough speaker that adapts to its location and delivers high-fidelity audio wherever it’s playing. HomePod creates an entirely new way for you to discover and interact with music, podcasts, an
  
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• The Sero Hands-on: Samsung’s rotating AirPlay-enabled 4K QLED display [Video]

  07-07-2020 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  With today’s content mixing in more and more vertical video, one of Samsung’s latest displays has you covered to get the most out of whatever you’re watching. The Sero, a 43-inch 4K display, will rotate from a horizontal to a vertical orientation to fill the screen when viewing vertical content. Following our announcement of its availability, we knew we had to get our hands on it. Head below to watch the video and see The Sero in action.more…
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• Instagram now lets everyone pin comments on posts - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:29
  
  The tool lets you pin up to three comments to the top of the thread.
  
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• iOS 14 includes option to change default services on HomePod for each user

  07-07-2020 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Just as iOS 14 will let users replace Safari and Mail with other third-party apps as default, the update also includes a new option to change the default services on the HomePod.more…
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• I saw a bizarre three-tailed lizard, and scientists say it's not alone - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:14
  
  There may be a surprising number of multitailed lizards crawling around out there.
  
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• Halo 3 lets PC players finish the fight on July 14 - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:07
  
  The classic shooter will be included as part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
  
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• What’s new in iOS 14 beta 2? New Calendar icon, Files widgets, more

  07-07-2020 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two weeks after WWDC, Apple today has released iOS 14 beta 2 to developers. The update iterates and refines many of the new features introduced in iOS 14, and here’s everything new that we’ve found so far.more…
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• Harbor Freight officially recalls replacement jack stands due to bad welds - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 19:42
  
  The company is going above and beyond, accepting even nonrecalled jack stands for refund or store credit if a customer feels unsafe.
  
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• The Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson debuts first new comics in 25 years - CNET

  07-07-2020 19:35
  
  Cow monsters, aliens, and bears, oh my! Larson releases on his website the first set new of comics since his retirement in 1995.
  
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• Apple releases second developer betas for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14, macOS Big Sur

  07-07-2020 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released its second round of developer operating system betas, with new builds of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7 now available for download.
  macOS Big Sur, unveiled at WWDC20, introduces a beautiful redesign and new features in Safari, Messages, and Maps.
  Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:This is the first set of revisions Apple is making to the operating systems since the first beta releases were issued on June 22, shortly after they were revealed during the WWDC
  
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• iPadOS 14 FAQ: Apple releases Developer Beta 2

  07-07-2020 19:33 via macworld.com
  
  Later this fall, Apple will launch a brand new version of iPadOS that brings a bunch of new changes to its iconic tablet. Here’s everything that you’re getting, how to get it, and whether your iPad will be able to get it.Update 07/07/20: Apple has released Developer Beta 2 of iPadOS 14, the first update since WWDC. We think this is likely to be the same version that will be released as the first public beta, which is due for release this month.What are the new features?
  App design
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• iOS 14 FAQ: Features, release date, supported devices, beta, and more

  07-07-2020 19:30 via macworld.com
  
  As expected, Apple announced the next major revision to its phone operating system at its WWDC 2020 virtual developer conference. And as usual, the new iOS is full of features big and small. This story will be periodically updated, and we will break down everything you need to know about iOS 14: the significant features and changes, the beta test, the release date, and how to install the beta. Here is what awaits you when you update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS this fall.Update
  
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• iOS 14: Apple releases Developer Beta 2

  07-07-2020 19:30 via macworld.com
  
  As expected, Apple announced the next major revision to its phone operating system at its WWDC 2020 virtual developer conference. And as usual, the new iOS is full of features big and small. This story will be periodically updated, and we will break down everything you need to know about iOS 14: the significant features and changes, the beta test, the release date, and how to install the beta. Here is what awaits you when you update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS this fall.Update
  
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• Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback Concept previews a more aerodynamic small electric SUV - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 19:30
  
  Audi sticks to its Sportback formula, following up the Q4 E-Tron concept with a windswept version of its upcoming EV SUV.
  
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• Rickroll service spices up Zoom meetings with Never Gonna Give You Up - CNET

  07-07-2020 19:22
  
  Rick Astley is Never Gonna Give You Up, even if you've given up on virtual meetings.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco's interior spied nearly undisguised - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 19:15
  
  The new Bronco is getting a blocky dashboard design with some interesting features.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 7 beta 2 to developers ahead of public beta release

  07-07-2020 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In addition to the release of iOS 14 beta 2, Apple today has also released watchOS 7 beta 2 to developers. watchOS 7 includes new features such as sleep tracking, new watch face features, fitness improvements, and more. Today’s release brings additional refinement to these features.more…
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• Apple releases second developer beta of macOS 11 Big Sur with new interface and icons, more

  07-07-2020 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In addition to watchOS 7 beta 2 and iOS 14 beta 2, Apple today has also released the second developer beta of macOS 11 Big Sur. The release of macOS Big Sur beta 2 comes two weeks after the operating system was officially debuted at WWDC 2020.more…
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• International students can't stay in US if their colleges go online-only, ICE says - CNET

  07-07-2020 18:57
  
  The agency issues new guidelines for student visas.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 14 beta 2, first update since WWDC keynote

  07-07-2020 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will release the second developer beta of iOS 14 today, coming two weeks after the official debut at WWDC 2020. iOS 14 brings new features such as widgets, the App Library, and more. iOS 14 beta 2 will bring further refinements to the new features, as well as bug fixes and performance improvements.more…
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• Study: Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut death rate significantly in COVID-19 patients

  07-07-2020 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a followup to our coverage of COVID-19 treatments, a new study published recently by Henry Ford Health System shows that treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 – and without heart-related side-effects.
  The news comes after earlier studies that raised alarms about the safety of hydroxychloroquine were retracted by The Lancet and The New England Journal at the request of the authors of the studies due to flaws.
  Accord
  
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• Walmart Plus subscription service will reportedly launch this month - CNET

  07-07-2020 18:44
  
  The retail giant's rival to Amazon Prime will reportedly cost $98 a year.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Shows based on the works of 'Where the Wild Things Are' author Maurice Sendak

  07-07-2020 18:26 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.The company is said to be spending several billion dollars a year on original programming. That’s a lot of TV! Apple is attracting some of the best talent in TV and film production, including huge stars and directors, and locking down the television and movie rights to best-s
  
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