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• Active volcanoes on Venus make super hot planet even more unwelcoming - CNET

  20-07-2020 23:52
  
  New research suggests over three dozen spots on the heated world could be ready to blow.
  
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• Apple now worth more than all South Korean stocks combined

  20-07-2020 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  South Korea, central to the global supply chain for technology and electronics, is failing to keep pace with some of its largest customers. The result is that the worth of Apple Inc. now exceeds the combined capitalization of all companies on South Korea’s stock exchange.
  So does Microsoft. And Amazon.
  Lee J Miller for Bloomberg:The total market capitalization of South Korean firms was about $1.4 trillion as of Friday, data compiled by Bloomberg show. That compares with a $1.7 trillion val
  
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• Cord-cutting live TV app ‘Channels’ updated with DVR improvements, improved navigation, more

  20-07-2020 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Popular live TV app Channels has been updated to version 4.0 today, bringing a variety of new features for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV fans. The update adds a new navigation sidebar, DVR improvements, enhanced library browsing, and more.more…
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• Get $200 off any iPhone at Xfinity Mobile - CNET

  20-07-2020 23:20
  
  The deal is available for both new and existing customers, though with a few slight differences.
  
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• Get a $45 Totallee leather phone case for free -- just pay shipping - CNET

  20-07-2020 23:02
  
  For a limited time, Totallee is giving away phone cases for an assortment of iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy phones.
  
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• Bose's unreleased AirPods Pro competitor pops up on YouTube - CNET

  20-07-2020 22:38
  
  While we can't confirm these actually are Bose's Noise-Cancelling 700 Earbuds -- or when they'll be released -- they certainly look real.
  
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• Google Pixel's former camera guru to work on photography apps for Adobe - CNET

  20-07-2020 22:37
  
  The move comes as Google has shaken up its smartphone team.
  
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• Jeep Compass 4xe, Renegade 4xe revealed for Europe with 31-mile EV range - Roadshow

  20-07-2020 22:32
  
  The plug-in hybrid SUVs likely preview what's to come for the US.
  
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• Hands-on: Activity Zones for HomeKit Secure Video cameras in iOS 14

  20-07-2020 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iOS 14 packs a variety of improvements for HomeKit accessories, including a new interface in the Home app, face recognition, deeper integration with tvOS 14, and much more. One of the key changes is support for setting Activity Zones for HomeKit Secure Video cameras. Here’s how it works.more…
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• Get refurbished JBL Live 400BT wireless headphones for just $45 - CNET

  20-07-2020 22:23
  
  These on-ear headphones have 24-hour battery life and a two-hour charge time, plus an ambient sound mode so you don't need to remove them to talk.
  
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• Keanu Reeves is writing a 'brutally violent' comic called BRZRKR - CNET

  20-07-2020 22:09
  
  The 12-issue limited series will be out in October.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone SE spurred sales from Android and older iPhone upgraders

  20-07-2020 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to new sales estimates released today by Counterpoint Research, Apple’s U.S. iPhone sales were down 23% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2020, due to widespread COVID-19 shutdowns. In a “bright spot,” the iPhone SE sales are above expectations.
  Apple’s powerful iPhone SE starts at just US$399
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Priced starting at $399, the ‌iPhone SE‌ has been selling well in both postpaid and prepaid channels. More than 30 percent of &zw
  
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• Whole Foods workers sue over Black Lives Matter masks - CNET

  20-07-2020 21:42
  
  Proposed class action suit accuses the Amazon-owned grocery chain of discriminating against employees for supporting Black Lives Matter.
  
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• Monument Valley Developers Unveil New 'Alba: a Wildlife Adventure' Game Coming to iOS and macOS

  20-07-2020 21:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Ustwo Games, the studio that created the popular Monument Valley and Assemble With Care games for iPhones and iPads, today unveiled a new upcoming title, "Alba: a Wildlife Adventure."
  Little has been revealed about the game at this time, but it will feature titular character and activist Alba, with players able to experience a "Mediterranean Summer filled with friendship, family and nature" as Alba visits her grandparents to explore wildlife with her friend Ines.Based on a description of the gam
  
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• Videos: macOS Big Sur isn’t just a visual redesign, here’s how macOS 11 will sound

  20-07-2020 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  macOS 11 Big Sur represents a massive visual redesign of the Mac operating system, bringing a variety of new icons, a translucent menu bar, and much more. In addition to the visual redesign, however, macOS Big Sur completely overhauls the sound effects.more…
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• Mysterious anomaly weakening Earth's magnetic field is older than we thought - CNET

  20-07-2020 21:15
  
  New analysis shows Earth's magnetic field has a long history of acting up.
  
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• U.S. government accuses Apple supplier of human rights abuses

  20-07-2020 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nanchang O-film Tech, whose tech helps power phones, tablets and wearables, is accused by the U.S. Department of Commerce of human rights abuses for helping China’s campaign against Uighurs. The company is listed as a supplier or undefined “partner” with Apple, among others.
  Beijing actively promotes the reprehensible practice of forced labor and abusive DNA collection and analysis schemes to repress its citizens. This action will ensure that our goods and technologies are not
  
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• China's daring Tianwen-1 Mars mission: Everything we know - CNET

  20-07-2020 21:08
  
  China aims to be the third country to land on the red planet, but its space agency has been tight-lipped over the new mission.
  
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• Apple's iPhone SE Sales a 'Bright Spot' in Q2 2020 Thanks to Android Switchers and Those Upgrading From iPhone 6s or Older

  20-07-2020 21:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's U.S. iPhone sales were down 23 percent in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the second quarter of 2019, according to new sales estimates shared today by Counterpoint Research. Though sales were down, the iPhone SE was seen as something of a "bright spot," selling above expectations.
  Overall U.S. smartphone sell-through was down 25 percent year over year in Q2 2020, but Apple and Samsung were able to maintain sales somewhat better than other brands due to a strong online presence. In
  
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• Christopher Nolan's Tenet 'delayed indefinitely,' report says - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:55
  
  The new film faces another setback.
  
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• Christopher Nolan's Tenet delayed again - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:55
  
  The release date for the film had already been moved twice.
  
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• Watch Scott Pilgrim cast reunite for 10th anniversary table read - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:49
  
  The unbelievable cast, including Michael Cera, Chris Evans and Anna Kendrick, looks back at the cult classic.
  
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• Apple supplier accused of human rights abuses by US Department of Commerce

  20-07-2020 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As detailed in a new report from CNET, the US Department of Commerce has added 11 Chinese companies to its list of those implicated in human rights violations. Among those 11 companies is one that serves as a supplier or partner for countless big tech companies, including Apple.more…
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• 'Apollo' Reddit App Donating All of Today's Purchase Proceeds to Animal Shelter

  20-07-2020 20:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Christian Selig, developer of popular Reddit app Apollo, is today hosting a fundraiser that will see all Apollo in-app purchase proceeds from today donated to his local SPCA animal shelter.
  Selig hosts a similar fundraiser each year, and last year, was able to raise $27,000 to help shelter animals in Nova Scotia, marking the largest donation the SPCA had ever received.Apollo is a free Reddit app that can be used in a read only kind of capacity at no cost, but it offers "tip" options at $3.99, $6
  
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• Peacock streaming: Prices, free trials, shows, movies and devices (still no Roku) - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:29
  
  NBC's Peacock app streams free movies and TV shows, or you can unlock originals and more content if you pay. But you still can't watch with a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Baseball is back: Schedule, locations, who's out and how to watch MLB's return this week - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:27
  
  The shortened 2020 season starts this Thursday with the New York Yankees visiting the defending champion Washington Nationals.
  
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• Jurassic Park trilogy returns to Netflix in August - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:04
  
  Hold on to your butts.
  
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• Belkin's HomeKit-Compatible Wemo WiFi Smart Plug Now Available for Purchase

  20-07-2020 20:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Belkin in January announced a new HomeKit-enabled Wemo WiFi Smart Plug, which is available for purchase starting today.The Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is the smallest plug to date in the Wemo lineup, making it an appealing option for those who are looking for a slim HomeKit-compatible plug option.
  With the Wemo app, Siri commands, or the Home app, Apple HomeKit users can wirelessly control lamps, heaters, fans, and more with Belkin's Smart Plug. It's also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assista
  
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• Google confirmed a new Nest smart speaker is coming. Here's what we know - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:00
  
  Design, price, specs, release date? We work from what Google has said -- and do some sleuthing.
  
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• 5 best Peloton alternatives: Great indoor exercise bikes that cost less - CNET

  20-07-2020 20:00
  
  Before you spend $2,200 or more, check out these less expensive cycles from Bowflex, Echelon, Myx Fitness, NordicTrack and ProForm.
  
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• S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on promising COVID-19 vaccine hopes, tech boost

  20-07-2020 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Monday as promising early data on multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates countered fears in some quarters over increasing cases. The gains in technology stocks, including Apple, put the Nasdaq on track for a record closing high.
  Reuters:NYSE FANG+ Index, which houses Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Alphabet, was up 2%.
  U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech reported additional data from their experimental COVID-19 vaccine that showed it was
  
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• US accuses supplier for Amazon, Apple, Dell, GM, Microsoft of human rights abuses - CNET

  20-07-2020 19:55
  
  The company, whose tech helps power phones, tablets and wearables, is accused of helping China's campaign against Uighurs.
  
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• iPhone SE attracting Android switchers, unlikely to cannibalize iPhone 12 sales

  20-07-2020 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New data from Counterpoint Research today highlights the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on smartphone sales. According to the data, smartphone sell-through volumes in the United States fell by 25% year-over-year during Q2 2020, but the iPhone SE represented a “bright spot” for the market.more…
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• Nissan Z's future likely won't include a hybrid - Roadshow

  20-07-2020 19:50
  
  It sounds like electrification isn't in the cards for the next Z car -- at least not right away.
  
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• Apple's 'Close Your Rings' Employee Challenge Back On

  20-07-2020 19:42 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple in February typically hosts a company wide fitness challenge for employees at its corporate and retail offices around the world, tasking employees with closing all three of their Apple Watch Activity rings every day of the month.
  The challenge normally takes place in February to coincide with Heart Month, but this year it was delayed amid the ongoing public health crisis that had people remaining in their homes for the early months of the year.According to an Apple employee that spoke to M
  
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• Google Map revamps its bike routes for easy riding - CNET

  20-07-2020 19:35
  
  Google Maps is adding more features for bike routes and information on bikeshare programs.
  
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• Meet the sturddlefish, a fish hybrid accidentally created by scientists - CNET

  20-07-2020 19:34
  
  This new fish is a hybrid offspring of the American paddlefish and Russian sturgeon, both considered endangered.
  
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• Apple's 2020 5G iPhones to Support Both Sub-6GHz and mmWave, But That Might Change in 2021

  20-07-2020 19:04 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's 2020 iPhone lineup will feature 5G support for the first time, and several rumors have suggested that the new iPhones coming this year are expected to support both sub-6GHz and mmWave networks, which are two different 5G technologies that carriers are rolling out.
  mmWave, the fastest 5G technology, will be used in dense urban areas like major cities, while sub-6GHz networks will be available more broadly in suburban and urban areas. Sub-6GHz technology is faster than 4G, but not as fast
  
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• Apollo for Reddit developer launches third annual SPCA animal shelter fundraiser

  20-07-2020 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The developer behind the massively popular iOS app Apollo for Reddit is once again launching a donation campaign for the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) shelter in Nova Scotia. All proceeds from Monday’s sales of Apollo for Reddit will benefit the SPCA animal shelter, and there are other ways to donate as well.
  Update: The Apollo for Reddit SPCA fundraiser brought in over $42,000.more…
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• Star Trek fan re-creates holodeck controls in Los Angeles public park - CNET

  20-07-2020 19:01
  
  Two ordinary metal pylons now look like Star Trek LCARS holodeck control panels, thanks to a clever designer.
  
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• Snapchat adds a meditation feature with the Headspace mini app - CNET

  20-07-2020 18:47
  
  Three other Snap Mini apps -- which are apps within the Snapchat app -- are also available.
  
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• Snapchat adds a meditation feature with Headspace mini app - CNET

  20-07-2020 18:47
  
  Three other Snap Minis apps are also available.
  
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• Apple granted U.S. patent for dual 5G/LTE connectivity

  20-07-2020 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With all four expected models of the upcoming “iPhone 12” and next-generation iPad Pro models expected to offer 5G connectivity, Apple has been granted a U.S. patent for 5G/LTE dual connectivity.
  Dennis Sellers for Apple World Daily:The patent involves the ability for the company’s devices to establish and maintain concurrent connections with current radio access technologies and next generation radio access technologies. Apple notes that wireless communication systems are rapi
  
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• Huawei ban timeline: China may restrict Nokia, Ericsson if EU bans Huawei from 5G networks - CNET

  20-07-2020 18:24
  
  We break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant, day by day.
  
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• Belkin’s most compact HomeKit smart plug now available to order

  20-07-2020 18:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At CES 2020 earlier this year, Belkin debuted a new Wemo WiFi Smart Plug with HomeKit support in an ultra-compact design. As with most CES announcements, the accessory was teased at the time, rather than released. Starting today, however, the new Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is now available to order.more…
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• 2021 Ford Bronco discounts: These dealers say they won't mark up the hot SUV - Roadshow

  20-07-2020 18:19
  
  As we've said before, it will definitely pay to shop around because some dealers will want to cash in on the Bronco hype.
  
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• China reportedly considers action against Nokia, Ericsson if EU bans Huawei - CNET

  20-07-2020 18:14
  
  The country's Ministry of Commerce may hit the European companies with export controls, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Enter for your chance to win a Vitamix A2300 smart blender and more* - CNET

  20-07-2020 18:00
  
  CNET and Chowhound have teamed up for a 10-winner giveaway. *Open to US, Puerto Rico and Canada (excluding Quebec).
  
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• HomePod drops to $200 in new Best Buy sale, Anker’s latest Thunderbolt 3 docks, more in today’s deals

  20-07-2020 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include HomePod at $200, plus Anker’s new Thunderbolt 3 docks are on sale, and Bose ANC headphones drop to $299. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Mario Kart Tour for iOS gaining landscape racing almost a year after launch

  20-07-2020 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mario Kart Tour for iPhone and iPad will finally add support for landscape mode in an update being released tomorrow. Once this update is available, you’ll be able to play Mario Kart Tour in landscape orientation, with a new set of controls to match.more…
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