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• Apple's new security program gives special iPhone hardware, with restrictions attached - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:44
  
  The iPhones will give the researchers privileged access for finding new vulnerabilities. But researchers are rejecting it over legal restrictions.
  
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• Tesla confirms it has a second US Gigafactory location, and it's in Texas - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 23:40
  
  Tesla confirmed that Austin, not Tulsa, will call the new facility home.
  
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• Apple hires economists to help argue its App Store commissions aren't anti-competitive - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:35
  
  The independent economists from Analysis Group found Apple's App Store commission rates are "similar" to others.
  
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• Tesla Q2 2020 earnings report shows fourth consecutive profitable quarter - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 23:02
  
  It's impressive that the carmaker was able to make money despite factory shutdowns and the coronavirus-related economic malaise of the past few months.
  
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• Apple releases macOS 11 Big Sur beta 3 to developers

  22-07-2020 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The beta testing process for macOS 11 Big Sur continues today with the release of the third developer beta. macOS 11 Big Sur beta 3 comes two weeks after the release of the second developer two weeks ago and the original debut of the operating system at WWDC 2020 last week.more…
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• Trump administration proposes emissions standards for commercial planes - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 22:57
  
  The EPA says the proposed standards match the ICAO standards enacted in 2017 to keep US-made planes competitive globally.
  
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• The best 5 affordable Chromebooks for back-to-school or distance learning - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:55
  
  These models boast big screens and each cost less than $600.
  
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• Jamf opens IPO and shares rise as high as 92% on strong Apple enterprise demand

  22-07-2020 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anyone that works with Apple in the enterprise is familiar with Jamf. We’ve covered their products often on 9to5Mac, and they’ve been a mainstay in the Apple communication for nearly two decades. Today, Jamf opened its IPO to become a publicly traded company under the symbol JAMF. The Jamf IPO price opened at $26 per share with 16,000,000 being offered for sale. It closed the day at $39.20 after hitting a high of $51 per share. more…
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• AT&T's scary 'Update Needed' email left out a pretty important detail - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:26
  
  An email from AT&T to customers suggested it was pushing 3G users off of its network, but the phase-out is still a year and a half away.
  
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• Space Force unveils official motto and Star Trek-ish logo - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:25
  
  Semper supra.
  
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• NBA restart: What you need to know and how to watch basketball's 2020 return - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:24
  
  The NBA is inside the bubble at Disney World.
  
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• This miniature USB-powered desktop fan is under $10 - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:21
  
  Getting half off this fan might be the antidote to 90-degree summer days.
  
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• Bill Gates says he doesn't know where coronavirus conspiracy theories about him started - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:15
  
  In an interview with CBS News, the Microsoft co-founder discussed at-home COVID-19 tests and when we can expect a vaccine.
  
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• Apple's new security program puts special iPhone hardware into researchers' hands - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:14
  
  The iPhones will give the researchers privileged access for finding new vulnerabilities.
  
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• Apple begins offering special ‘dev-fused’ iPhones to security researchers

  22-07-2020 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last year at the Black Hat security conference, Apple’s head of security Ivan Krstic said the compnay would give its most-trusted researchers a special “dev-fused” iPhone with unprecedented access to the the device, making it easier to find and report security vulnerabilities in what Apple calls the iOS Security Research Device program.
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  Zack Whittaker for TechCrunch:Starting today, the company will start loaning these special research iPhones to skilled
  
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• Romola Garai's chilling horror film Amulet is about being trapped in a house - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:00
  
  In a new episode of the I'm So Obsessed podcast, the actor best known for Atonement and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, opens up about making a Gothic horror movie that might hit way too close to home for some.
  
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• 2020 Emmy predictions: Tiger King, Picard or Schitt's Creek? - CNET

  22-07-2020 21:59
  
  Remember these awesome TV shows from the past year? They could be in the running for Emmy nominations, scheduled to be announced next week.
  
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• Study: Apple’s App Store commission rates similar to those of other app stores

  22-07-2020 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A study headed by Jonathan Borck, Ph.D., Juliette Caminade, Ph.D., and Markus von Wartburg, Ph.D. for Analysis Group finds that Apple’s App Store commission rate is similar in magnitude to the commission rates charged by many other app stores and digital content marketplaces.Analysis Group:Digital marketplaces create value by facilitating and promoting valuable transactions between buyers and sellers. As a result, they typically share certain features that are critical to their management
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco's crawler gear fills off-road demands, here's why - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 21:49
  
  Choose the Bronco's manual transmission and you'll notice a "C" on the stick -- it unlocks a special tool to keep your clutch happy.
  
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• Rumors: iPhone 12 battery capacity, release potentially delayed until November

  22-07-2020 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A pair of new rumors today claim to offer new details on the iPhone 12 specifications and release dates for this fall. According to a new report from Macotakara, the release of 5G iPhone 12 models could be pushed until November.more…
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• The Stranger creator Veena Sud's first story starred a dying pony - CNET

  22-07-2020 21:30
  
  In a new episode of the I'm So Obsessed podcast, the writer, director and producer implores Hollywood to: "Start hiring us. Start hiring black and brown people to make the decisions for which stories get green-lit."
  
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• Verizon lights up a US military base with 5G - CNET

  22-07-2020 21:29
  
  The Marine Corps is exploring making military bases smarter with the next-gen network. It's starting with the Miramar air station.
  
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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: August 2020 - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:48
  
  Lucifer, The Legend of Korra, Jurassic Park and more!
  
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• Wild image shows spiral galaxy's massive, swirly magnetic field - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:24
  
  It's not a space amoeba.
  
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• Apple seeds third developer betas for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14

  22-07-2020 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today seeded the third round of developer betas for their upcoming operating system lineup, with new builds of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14 and watchOS 7 now available for developers to download.
  iPadOS 14 introduces new features and designs that make the iPad experience even more distinctive.
  Malcolm Owne for AppleInsider:The new betas and configuration profiles are downloadable from the Apple Developer Center, with devices enrolled into the program able to receive over-the-air updates. As
  
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• What’s new in iOS 14 beta 3? New Music app icon, Clock widgets, more

  22-07-2020 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 14 beta 3 and iPadOS 14 beta 3 to developers today, bringing additional refinements and improvements to iPhone and iPad users. Read on as we round up everything new we’ve found so far.more…
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• Apple Music gains new icon and Snapchat Stories integration with iOS 14 beta 3

  22-07-2020 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has just released iOS 14 beta 3 for developers, and while we are still looking for what has changed, we have already found some visible updates to the Music app and Apple Music.more…
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• Galaxy Fold 2: All the rumors, leaks and speculation ahead of Samsung's Aug. 5 event - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:10
  
  Will the Galaxy Fold 2 get a Z in its name? Could it be waterproof and get rid of the first model's biggest screen eyesore? Rumors say yes.
  
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• 3 secret Amazon pages you need to know about - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:09
  
  Hidden deals can be yours if you know where to look.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 093: “Life is not paper”

  22-07-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rambo shuts down two of his projects and battles Dark Mode on macOS, John re-evaluates his goals and work priorities, and the two discuss the big Twitter hack, engineering management, and whether Apple has changed their strategy around when to ship new features.
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• Angelica Ross, Black transgender star of Pose: 'Technology saved my life' - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:53
  
  The actor who plays the feisty Candy on Ryan Murphy's series is fighting for trans representation in tech.
  
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• National facial recognition ban: These lawmakers back it - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:35
  
  A new scorecard shows which Congress members support the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act.
  
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• Sharks are disappearing from coral reefs, study says - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:27
  
  Sharks are now 'functionally extinct' in 20% of the world's reefs, the study found.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 7 beta 3 to developers, public beta coming soon

  22-07-2020 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In addition to the release of iOS 14 beta 3, Apple today has also released watchOS 7 beta 3 to developers. watchOS 7 includes new features such as sleep tracking, new watch face features, fitness improvements, and more.more…
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• Apple releases iPadOS 14 and iOS 14 beta 3 to developers

  22-07-2020 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two weeks after the release of the second developer beta and a month after WWDC 2020, Apple will release iOS 14 beta 3 to developers today. iOS 14 brings new features such as widgets, the App Library, and more. The third beta will bring further refinements to the new features and continued stability improvements.more…
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• Apple launches Security Research Device Program to help researchers find security vulnerabilities in its devices

  22-07-2020 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There is now a way for security researchers to gain (legal) access to unlocked iPhone test devices which do not have the usual protections surrounding arbitrary code execution and other defences. Access to ‘rooted’ hardware enables security researchers to inspect core parts of the operating system more easily, which helps to track down exploits in the kernel and other low-level areas of the iOS operating system. Apple announced its plans to do this almost a year ago.
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• 2020 Ram HD Limited Black Edition maximizes the left-lane intimidation factor - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 19:10
  
  For a price, you can drive one sinister and hulking pickup truck.
  
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• Winners of the 2020 iPhone Photography Awards announced

  22-07-2020 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) announces the winners of the 2020 iPhone Photography Awards.
  iPhone Photography Awards is the first and longest running iPhone photography competition. Founded in 2007, IPPAWARDS has been celebrating the creativity of iPhone photographers since the iPhone first began to inspire, excite and engage users worldwide. Every year since then, IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands of images submitted by iPhone photographers from more
  
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• Elon Musk says his new Starship prototype will fly soon - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:01
  
  The spacecraft that SpaceX plans to send to Mars has had growing pains in its development, but could soon reach a new milestone.
  
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• No, your AT&T phone didn't suddenly become irrelevant - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:00
  
  An email from AT&T to customers suggested it was pushing 3G users off of its network, but the phase-out is still a year and a half away.
  
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• Apple hires economists to help prove its App Store commissions aren't anti-competitive - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:00
  
  The independent economists from Analysis Group found Apple's App Store commission rates are "similar" to others.
  
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• Apple defends 30% App Store commission with new study as antitrust threats loom

  22-07-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new study today from Analysis Group, supported by Apple, aims to defend the 30% cut Apple takes from App Store transactions. According to the research, Apple’s App Store commission rate is similar to those of other app stores and digital content marketplaces.more…
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• Siri to see more competition from Alexa as it gains the ability to launch and control iOS apps

  22-07-2020 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amazon has announced that it’s launching a preview of a new feature coming to Alexa: the ability to launch and control iOS and Android apps. This functionality comes as Amazon is working on boosting adoption of its voice assistant beyond its popular smart speakers.more…
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• Disney Plus drops first clips from new show Marvel's 616 - CNET

  22-07-2020 18:46
  Go behind the scenes of the Marvel universe with this new Disney Plus documentary appearing at Comic-Con this week.
  
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• Possible leaked image of Oculus Quest 2: Is this the next headset? - CNET

  22-07-2020 18:43
  
  New Oculus VR hardware is expected sometime this year or next; maybe this is a sneak peek.
  
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• This year's iPhone Photography Award winners showcase 'powerful worldviews' - CNET

  22-07-2020 18:31
  
  Check out these stunning, award-winning photos.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip adds 5G, arrives Aug. 7 for $1,450 - CNET

  22-07-2020 18:27
  
  The company's foldable, which hit the market in February, is already getting an upgrade to the faster 5G wireless technology. But it'll cost you.
  
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• Waymo partners with Fiat Chrysler (FCA) to make self-driving Ram vans - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 18:19
  
  Fiat Chrysler has an exclusive deal to use Alphabet's Waymo autonomous driving technology for its commercial vehicles. FCA also plans to use the self-driving tech across its brands.
  
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• Next-gen Mitsubishi Outlander headlines surprise slew of new cars coming - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 18:15
  
  Mitsubishi hasn't forgotten about the US and four models are in for significant updates, starting in late 2020.
  
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• Tesla tops J.D. Power APEAL study, Dodge ranks first for mass market brands - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 18:00
  
  The APEAL study surveys new owners to study their emotional attachment and excitement when it comes to a new car. Tesla and Dodge, clearly, deliver.
  
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