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• Get this 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuum with detachable battery pack for 38% off - CNET

  21-08-2020 23:35
  
  The Womow Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is now just $110.
  
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• iOS 14 Privacy Features: Approximate Location, Clipboard Access Warnings, Limited Photos Access and More

  21-08-2020 23:33 via macrumors.com
  
  With every iteration of iOS, Apple adds new privacy features to better protect iPhone and iPad users, and iOS 14 is no exception. This year's update is worth downloading for the privacy protections alone, which include Privacy Reports in Safari, recording indicators, an option to share approximate location with apps instead of precise locations, and more.
  In this guide, we've highlighted all of the privacy-focused changes that Apple is introducing in the iOS 14 update.Recording Indicators
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• 9to5Rewards: MacBook Air giveaway + ALOGIC Super Dock

  21-08-2020 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To help launch the new World’s First Universal 10-In-1 USB-C Super Dock from our friends at ALOGIC, we’re giving away Apple’s latest MacBook Air to one lucky reader.Head below for a look at the new Super Dock and to enter the giveaway now.more…
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• Epic's Fortnite banned by Apple and Google: Everything you need to know - CNET

  21-08-2020 23:25
  
  A battle royale has begun between three epically large companies. And we have a pass to all the action.
  
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• Apple asks WordPress to support in-app purchases for iOS app before approving updates, even though it doesn’t sell anything

  21-08-2020 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In another chapter of App Store issues, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg shared on Twitter today that the reason there haven’t been any updates for the WordPress iOS app is that Apple won’t approve them until the app includes in-app payment options. The strange thing is, the WordPress app doesn’t sell anything.more…
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• Animal tracks found in the Grand Canyon are the oldest ever, paleontologists say - CNET

  21-08-2020 22:49
  
  The 300-million-year-old footprints are "the earliest evidence of vertebrate animals walking in sand dunes."
  
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• Hey, bookworm! Save $20 by getting 2 months of Kindle Unlimited for free - CNET

  21-08-2020 22:40
  
  Usually $10 per month, Kindle Unlimited gives you unlimited access to over a million books.
  
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• WordPress for iOS Was Blocked From Updating Unless it Agreed to Add In-App Purchases for .Com Plans [Updated]

  21-08-2020 22:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is requiring the WordPress for iOS app to implement in-app purchase options for its .com plans, and prevented the app from getting updates until the development team agreed to add the feature, WordPress developer Matt Mullenweg said on Twitter today.
  Mullenweg says the WordPress iOS App was "locked" and to push updates and bug fixes, the company had to agree to add support for in-app purchase plans. There was an update released 19 hours ago after three weeks of no updates, so it appears Wo
  
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• Hubble snaps glorious close-up of everyone's favorite comet Neowise - CNET

  21-08-2020 22:12
  
  Hubble shows that Neowise came out bright and beautiful from its close encounter with the sun.
  
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• Google parent Alphabet considered buying a slice of TikTok, report says - CNET

  21-08-2020 22:12
  
  Alphabet reportedly mulled participating in a group bid for a small stake in the short-form video app.
  
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• Apple says Epic Games asked for special App Store treatment before pitching hissy fit

  21-08-2020 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After Epic Games released a direct payment mechanism inside Fortnite designed to bypass the App Store’s payment system, prompting Apple to remove the listing from the store, Apple responded to Epic Games’ lawsuit accusing it of anticompetitive behavior in a legal filing on Friday.
  In its court filing, Apple alleges that Epic Games asked for an individual arrangement with Apple, producing three emails from Epic CEO Tim Sweeney that bolster its claim.
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• Teen DNC star Brayden Harrington moves and inspires others who stutter - CNET

  21-08-2020 21:41
  
  The 13-year-old Democratic National Convention speaker transcended politics with his display of courage.
  
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• Apple says Epic's Fortnite can come back any time it wants to play by the rules - CNET

  21-08-2020 21:35
  
  In a court filing, Apple says Epic's asked for special permission to run its own store in the App Store, as well as offer a separate payment option for Fortnite.
  
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• Epic Games asked for special Fortnite deal before protesting App Store, Apple legal filing reveals

  21-08-2020 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Epic Games’ developer account termination is looming just a week away on August 28, Apple has officially responded to the Fornite developer’s lawsuit with a court filing. Despite what Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has said, Apple’s Phil Schiller says Epic asked for a special deal and revealed how Sweeney approached the situation by submitting three emails in the case.more…
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• Epic Games Sought Side Deal for Fortnite Prior to Lawsuit, Apple Says in Court Filing [Updated]

  21-08-2020 21:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier this week, Epic Games levied a lawsuit against Apple after Apple pulled popular game Fortnite from the App Store for defying Apple's ‌App Store‌ policies surrounding in-app purchases, launching a legal battle between the two companies.
  Apple in turn said that it would terminate Epic's developer accounts on August 28, prompting Epic Games to file a restraining order attempting to stay that removal. Apple today responded to Epic Games' lawsuit with its own court filing, arguing t
  
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• BTS breaks YouTube Premiere record with new song Dynamite - CNET

  21-08-2020 21:28
  
  The video is now sitting at almost 70 million views just 15 hours after premiering.
  
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• Tested: Nomad Rugged Folio gives your iPad Pro a high-end leather home

  21-08-2020 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  You’re reading Tested with 9to5Toys, where we explore everyday tech essentials that make life a bit easier. Browse through our entire guide for all of the latest reviews, and sound off in the comments below if there’s something you’d like to see featured.
  Each year that we get a fresh batch of iPads, you can just about bet on a flood of new takes on the classic folio case. We’ve seen affordable options to keyboard-equipped models and everything between. Lo
  
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• Dave Bautista is obsessed with acting -- and his vintage Green Hornet lunchbox - CNET

  21-08-2020 21:00
  
  The wrestler-turned-actor talks on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast about why being a dramatic actor is so important to him. And why no one can touch his lunchbox collection.
  
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• New Pixel 5 renders may offer a peek at Google's next phone - CNET

  21-08-2020 20:57
  
  New renders may give up a glimpse of Google's Pixel 5 expected this fall, including the return of a finger print reader on the back.
  
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• Apple's new 27-in. iMac: The right Mac for the enterprise?

  21-08-2020 20:50 via macworld.com
  Earlier this month, Apple released the new 27 inch iMac. It’s armed with an Intel processor, SSD across the board and a new 1080p FaceTime webcam. If you’re at the end of your life cycle, is it worth the upgrade? Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld senior writer Michael Simon join Juliet Beauchampe to discuss the new features, its status as potentially the last Intel-based Mac and who should buy it.(youtu.be)To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Netflix is bringing Hawkins, Indiana to LA with Stranger Things: A Drive-Into Experience - Roadshow

  21-08-2020 20:45
  
  The attraction will take over several buildings in downtown Los Angeles and transport participants into the world of Stranger Things.
  
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• President Trump says Oracle could handle TikTok purchase

  21-08-2020 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Trump this week said that Oracle could take on TikTok after he issued an executive order that would ban the video app if its U.S. operations remain under Chinese control. The Financial Times reported Tuesday that Oracle is “seriously considering” purchasing the app’s operations in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
  Audrey Conklin for FOXBusiness:“Oracle is a great company,” the president said while answering questions during a White House event,
  
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• Teen DNC star Brayden Harrington inspires others who stutter - CNET

  21-08-2020 20:20
  
  The 13-year-old Democratic National Convention speaker transcended politics with his display of courage.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win Rainbow Cases for iPhone and AirPods From Casetify

  21-08-2020 20:00 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Casetify to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Impact Case for the iPhone and a Rainbow Case for the AirPods, both of which are available in bright summer colors and can be personalized.
  Priced at $40 to $50, Casetify's popular Impact Cases are available for all of Apple's modern iPhones, dating back to the ‌iPhone‌ 6 and ranging up to the current iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE.
  The Impact Cases are lightweight, slimm
  
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• These are the best Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra deals - CNET

  21-08-2020 19:51
  
  Here's how to make Samsung's new flagships more affordable -- or even free.
  
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• How to watch Flyers vs. Canadiens, Blues vs. Canucks, 2020 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs - CNET

  21-08-2020 19:41
  
  The first round of the playoffs is nearing an end in the bubbles in Canada.
  
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• Scientists paint eyes on cow butts (for the animals' own good, really) - CNET

  21-08-2020 19:35
  
  Talk about hindsight. Drawing eyes on cattle backsides appears to prevent attacks from ambush predators.
  
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• AirPower ‘prototype’ teardown likely shows why Apple never shipped the wireless charger

  21-08-2020 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After first announcing its multi-device smart wireless charger back in 2017, Apple officially canceled AirPower in March of 2019. Now a video has surfaced that shows a teardown of an alleged AirPower prototype revealing an intricate design.more…
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• Apple Arcade: 'Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time' is now available

  21-08-2020 19:31 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app purchases and ads. If all goes well, it could elevate the perception of mobile gaming in general.Got questions? We've got plenty of answers. Updated 08/21/20: Added Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time to the list of available games.  To read
  
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• BMW is recalling certain motorcycles for leaky front brake calipers - Roadshow

  21-08-2020 19:27
  
  This action applies to a range of bikes from the 2019 and 2020 model years.
  
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• Apple looks to cut iPhone component costs to offset high price of 5G parts, report says - CNET

  21-08-2020 19:21
  
  For example, it'll go with different battery technology and use a simpler and smaller design, says an analyst note.
  
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• Apple looks to cut iPhone component costs due to high price of 5G parts, report says - CNET

  21-08-2020 19:21
  
  Apple wants to counterbalance the cost of 5G components by going with less-expensive parts for other aspects of the phone, says an analyst note.
  
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• While you wait for Tenet, watch these time-bending movies and shows - CNET

  21-08-2020 19:18
  
  From HBO's Watchmen to Duncan Jones' Source Code, here's how you can scratch the time-travel itch until Christopher Nolan's blockbuster is available to watch.
  
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• 10 generators to keep your lights on - CNET

  21-08-2020 19:09
  
  When the power goes out, these trusty generators will kick into gear to save the day.
  
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• Check out the Button Remote, an alternative to the Apple TV Siri Remote

  21-08-2020 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Let’s face it, Apple’s default Siri Remote for the Apple TV is uncharacteristically badly-designed garbage.
  Jony certainly wasn’t involved with the design of the Apple TV’s Siri Remote – unless he was drunk during the 20 minutes that were lavished on its so-called design. — MacDailyNews, November 22, 2016
  With the Siri Remote, users can’t tell which end is up in a darkened room due to uniform rectangular shape. The remote is still too small, so it g
  
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• Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel face recall over stall risk - Roadshow

  21-08-2020 18:37
  
  Apparently, part of the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel's crank position sensor can delaminate.
  
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• AAPL shares see growth over 125,000% since IPO almost 40 years ago

  21-08-2020 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple announced along with its Q3 earnings that its stock would see a 4 for 1 split at the end of August. Ahead of the split, Apple has shared a FAQ document on its investor relations site. One of the neat details is a reminder of the massive growth the company has seen since going public back in 1980. And the current share price is nearing $500 just days after the company’s market cap hit $2 trillion.more…
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• Photos Depict Alleged Internals of Canceled AirPower

  21-08-2020 18:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple nixed its AirPower wireless charger in May 2019 after it was unable to manufacture the device in a way that would meet Apple's standards, allegedly due to problems with overheating and reliability.
  Leaker Mr-white (@laobaiTD), who has in the past shared leaked component photos and details on Apple's plans, today tweeted some photos that he claims feature the now-dead AirPower, which are from a Chinese social network.
  The images feature a charging mat in an AirPower-like shape, with multipl
  
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• Chinese EV maker Nio will let you buy its cars without a battery - Roadshow

  21-08-2020 18:18
  
  This battery-as-a-service program dramatically reduces the purchase price of a new EV and provides other benefits.
  
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• Mazda CX-30 getting turbo power for $31,000 - Roadshow

  21-08-2020 18:12
  
  The turbocharged CX-30 is expected to arrive later this year.
  
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• Cricket Wireless offers 5G access, but only if you buy its $1,200 phone - CNET

  21-08-2020 18:11
  
  The only phone that works on Cricket's new 5G service is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G.
  
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• Cricket Wireless offers 5G access, but only if you buy a $1,200 phone - CNET

  21-08-2020 18:11
  
  Cricket Wireless says the only phone which works on its new 5G network is the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G.
  
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• Apple's Stock Approaching $500 Mark After Becoming $2T Company

  21-08-2020 18:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Just two days after becoming a $2 trillion company, Apple continues to experience impressive momentum on the stock market, with shares in the company rising around four percent in intraday trading as of writing.
  Apple's stock price is quickly closing in on the $500 mark and has more than doubled since bottoming out at $224 in late March. Despite the global health crisis, the company set a June quarter revenue record of $59.7 billion, buoyed by strong Mac and iPad sales as more people work, learn
  
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• Friday deals: AirPods Pro $183, Eve HomeKit accessories from $35, more

  21-08-2020 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s top deals include AirPods Pro, Eve HomeKit accessories from $35, and Logitech’s popular MX Keys Advanced Keyboard. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Facebook reportedly prepping in case Trump tries to delegitimize election - CNET

  21-08-2020 17:54
  
  Google's YouTube and Twitter are also formulating plans to deal with election trouble.
  
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• Analyst: Apple shares could surge another 27%

  21-08-2020 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even after becoming the first U.S. company to reach a $2 trillion market value, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives believes that Apple shares can gain even more in the next 12 months.
  iPhone 12 renders (image via svetapple.sk)
  Ives wrote in a Friday note, “We still believe the stock has a lot of gasoline left in the tank with an iPhone 12 ‘supercycle’ on the near term horizon.”
  Carmen Reinicke for Business Insider:He has an “outperform” rating on the stock, a price t
  
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• The best budget security cameras of 2020 - CNET

  21-08-2020 17:37
  
  Want to keep an eye on your house for less money? We've got you covered.
  
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• FreeFortnite Cup: Epic trash-talks Apple with its tournament - CNET

  21-08-2020 17:18
  
  Epic Games says this'll be the last chance to play together across all platforms.
  
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• Apple Shares Could Surge Another 27%, Says Wedbush Analyst

  21-08-2020 17:16 via macrumors.com
  
  After reaching a market value of two-trillion dollars earlier this week, Apple may yet surge by another 27 percent, according to Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives (via BusinessInsider).Ives believes that Apple has the potential to make further significant gains over the next year, even though the company has already hit the milestone two-trillion dollar valuation. He has classified Apple stocks with an "outperform" rating, with a target price of $515 and an optimistic bull case of $600. This predictio
  
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• Jeep Grand Wagoneer will debut on Sept. 3 - Roadshow

  21-08-2020 17:13
  
  Two new teasers give us a glimpse at Jeep's upcoming flagship.
  
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