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• Fabric AR thinks augmented reality needs a makeover - CNET

  01-09-2020 23:57
  
  CNET Now What explores how one startup intends to crack the code on compelling AR.
  
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• ‘Tokens 2’ lets developers generate and manage app promo codes directly on macOS

  01-09-2020 23:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Promo codes are used by developers to offer a free copy of an app or access to an in-app purchase. These codes are typically generated by Apple’s App Store Connect platform, which can be accessed through Safari or any other browser. However, the new Tokens 2 app lets developers to manually generate these promo codes using a native macOS app.more…
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• Apple releases iOS 13.7 and iPadOS 13.7

  01-09-2020 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released iOS 13.7 which introduces new Memoji stickers and iCloud Drive folder sharing from the Files app. Apple has also released iPadOS 13.7 with bug fixes.
  Apple’s iOS 13
  Users can update via the Settings app on their iPhones and/or iPads.
  This update also contains bug fixes and improvements.
  Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
  For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support
  
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• Apple seeds watchOS 7 beta 7 to developers

  01-09-2020 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One week after releasing the sixth beta and two months after unveiling watchOS 7 at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple today seeded watchOS 7 beta 7 to developers.
  watchOS 7 brings new personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch this fall.
  watchOS 7 will deliver enhanced customization tools and powerful new health and fitness features to the world’s most advanced smartwatch. Personalization is taken to an entirely new level with shareable and discoverable watch fac
  
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• Amazon Music, Twitch partnership lets fans engage with artists via livestreams - CNET

  01-09-2020 23:34
  
  The feature launched on iOS and Android across all streaming tiers.
  
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• ‘Long Way Up’ trailer gives new look at 13,000-mile electric Harley and Rivian trip

  01-09-2020 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Late last year, actor Ewan McGregor and his longtime friend Charlie Boorman began a 13,000 mile (21,000 km) trip from the southern end of Argentina to Los Angeles. They traveled on a pair of Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles with a pair of Rivian electric pickup trucks as support vehicles for a new show on AppleTV+…more…
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• 2021 Mazda6 lands standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto - Roadshow

  01-09-2020 22:47
  
  And there's optional wireless Apple CarPlay available for the fancier models.
  
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• App Store prices see increase in Chile, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey based on tax changes

  01-09-2020 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has shared today that App Store prices in four countries will rise. The new prices will take effect in the coming days and are due to tax rate increases ranging from 7.5-19% in the affected countries.more…
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• Move over, Baby Yoda. 700-year-old Yoda is here - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:32
  
  In the Star Wars: The High Republic comic series, Yoda is a "journeyman" teaching young Padawans while they travel the galaxy.
  
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• The best price on AirPods is $135 at Amazon right now - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:25
  
  Or buy them refurbished for $106.
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s record-breaking rally is about ‘MOMO’ not ‘FOMO’

  01-09-2020 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple shares hit a new all-time intraday high on Tuesday, continuing the rally leading into and following the stock’s 4-for-1 split.
  Apple Park in Cupertino, California
  Ines Ferré for Yahoo Finance:Year-to-date Apple is up 80%, while the S&P 500 is up about 8%. The move has some analysts on their heels as they aim to explain what’s happening to their clients.
  In a research note to clients, BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan highlighted possible factors behind the stock’s &ldqu
  
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• watchOS 7 Beta 7 is now available to developers

  01-09-2020 21:13 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 09/01/20: Though there have been no new iOS 14 beta updates so far this week, watchOS 7 beta 7 has been released to developers. The public beta version is typically released the following day.Apple has released a test version of watchOS 7 for public beta testers. The public beta is a pre-release version of the next Apple Watch operating system, which will be officially released this fall. The public beta gives users who are willing to try out beta software a chance to use the upcom
  
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• This fall's new slate of Apple products might be easier on your wallet

  01-09-2020 21:13 via macworld.com
  
  As the calendar changes to September, that means one thing: it’s officially Apple season. Over the next several weeks, we’re expecting new iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and Macs. But according to Bloomberg’s annual roundup, our wallets might not end up as light as they usually do.Reporters Mark Gurman and Debby Wu confirm reports that four new iPhone models are due in October with “fifth-generation wireless speeds, a different design and a wider choice of screen sizes&r
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 2: Samsung may have fixed everything I hated about last year's model - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:07
  
  Foldable glass screen, flex hinge, five cameras... Samsung packed a lot into its newest foldable phone.
  
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• JPMorgan: Investors should prepare for rising odds of President Trump’s re-election

  01-09-2020 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Marko Kolanovic, investors should position for the rising odds of President Donald Trump winning re-election.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook (left) confers with U.S. President Donald Trump in September 2019
  Joanna Ossinger for Bloomberg News:Betting odds that earlier had Trump well behind challenger Joe Biden are now nearly even — largely due to the impact on public opinion of violence around protests, as well as potential bias in polls, said strategist
  
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• Education apps are sending your location data and personal info to advertisers - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:00
  
  It's a back-to-school sale on your data.
  
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• Asus reveals latest ROG gaming gear including RTX 3090, 3080 cards and Wi-Fi 6E router - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:00
  
  Spoiler alert: it's all about the cooling and you may need a new power supply.
  
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• Acer joins GeForce RTX 3000 series, 360Hz monitor game - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:00
  
  Acer spills more details about its 360Hz esports monitor.
  
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• Why Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G's $2,000 price tag isn't actually that bad - CNET

  01-09-2020 20:57
  
  The device costs only $20 more than last year's model, and in the US, it comes with 5G and other improvements.
  
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• Microsoft's new tech spots deepfakes to fight disinformation ahead of 2020 US election - CNET

  01-09-2020 20:54
  
  The tech giant announced the new technologies as part of its Defending Democracy Program.
  
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• Joe Biden launches digital campaign yard signs for Animal Crossing - CNET

  01-09-2020 20:27
  
  The presidential hopeful is targeting casual gamers.
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates Jackie Ormes, a groundbreaking Black cartoonist and activist - CNET

  01-09-2020 20:27
  
  Her comics criticized segregation and housing discrimination while rejecting the media's stereotypical depictions of Black women.
  
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• Russia could force Apple to reduce App Store commission to 20%

  01-09-2020 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last month we learned Russia found Apple guilty of anti-competitive practices based on how it has handled third-party parental control apps. In a separate, but somewhat related development, a new bill has been submitted to the lower Russian Parliament to cap Apple’s App Store commission at 20% as well as require it to allow third-party app stores.more…
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• Twitter wants to help you understand the why behind trends - CNET

  01-09-2020 20:05
  
  Pinned tweets will help add context to what's trending in a new Twitter update.
  
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• Alienware adds 360Hz displays to its laptops, Nvidia RTX 30 series to desktops - CNET

  01-09-2020 20:00
  
  A trio of gaming monitors is on the way, too.
  
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• Facebook says it's catching Russian-linked fake accounts earlier - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:58
  
  The company took down a network of Russian-linked fake accounts in August that posted news stories after receiving a tip from the FBI.
  
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• Nvidia launches GeForce RTX 3090, 3080 and 3070 with Ampere - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:50
  
  The RTX 3090 will be able to hit 8K/60p, though for most of us it just means really, really good 4K gaming.
  
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• Future cars may live a lot longer, analysts believe - Roadshow

  01-09-2020 19:50
  
  Vehicle lifecycles are typically about five years with updates sprinkled in, but the lifespan could double to 10 years.
  
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• The Division is free until Sept. 7 for Ubisoft Uplay members - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:39
  
  As long as you claim the game by the 7th, you can play it any time.
  
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• Uber makes parent, caregiver flexibility official policy as coronavirus rages - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:33
  
  Exclusive: The tech giant is solidifying rules instituted during the coronavirus, allowing employees flexible work hours and shift changes.
  
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• Bose introduces more affordable Smart Soundbar 300 with AirPlay 2 and more

  01-09-2020 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today Bose is expanding its stable of home theater audio accessories with an all-new AirPlay 2-enabled offering. The Soundbar 300 debuts with a compelling feature set for the price to take on other mid-ranged competitors from brands like Sonos and more. Head below for all the details on Bose Soundbar 300, including pricing and pre-order information.more…
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• Just knock to see your food inside LG's air-fry-equipped range - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:28
  
  The LG InstaView Range has a built-in air fry setting and a quirky knock-to-look-inside feature.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 13.7 with Exposure Notifications Express system

  01-09-2020 19:20 via macworld.com
  
  We're all excited about the upcoming release of iOS 14, but Apple isn't quite done with iOS 13 just yet. The company just release iOS 13.7, which brings one major new feature: Exposure Notifications Express.To update your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on General then Software Update.The Exposure Notifications API developed by Apple and Google was first released this spring in iOS 13.5. It allowed applications developed and maintained by official state health agencies to develop apps tha
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 2's specs look incredible, and I can't wait to get my hands on it - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:18
  
  Foldable glass screen, flex hinge, five cameras... Samsung packed a lot into its newest foldable phone.
  
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• Samsung Unpacked Part 2: Everything announced, Galaxy Z Fold 2 launch and more - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:15
  
  We got an in-depth look at Samsung's latest foldable phone but sadly there were no appearances by BTS this time.
  
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• 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost also gets longer-wheelbase Extended model - Roadshow

  01-09-2020 19:15
  
  The stretched-out Ghost Extended offers more rear legroom should sir or madam prefer to be chauffeured.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 7 beta 7 for developers

  01-09-2020 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After moving to weekly releases with beta 6, Apple has made watchOS 7 beta 7 available to developers today. more…
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• Amazon opens its first online-only Whole Foods - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:10
  
  The store in Brooklyn, New York, is dedicated to putting together online orders for delivery.
  
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• NASA data shows glacial lakes swelling 50% due to climate change - CNET

  01-09-2020 19:09
  
  Study finds a dramatic growth in volume since 1990. Mountain communities living downstream are at risk of devastating floods.
  
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• Apple TV+ lands ‘Five Days At Memorial’ limited series about Hurricane Katrina aftermath

  01-09-2020 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced “Five Days At Memorial,” a new limited series about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina from Academy Award winner John Ridley (“12 Years a Slave,” “American Crime,” “Guerrilla”) and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse (“Locke & Key,” “Jack Ryan,” “Lost”). Ridley and Cuse will both serve as showrunners, writers and executive producers on the project. Ridley will direct the limited series, p
  
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• Apple releases iOS 13.7 with new built-in COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Express system

  01-09-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has announced that it will release iOS 13.7 to the public today, including a major expansion of the COVID-19 Exposure Notification platform. Apple and Google have unveiled a new Exposure Notifications Express system that allows public health authorities to support COVID-19 contact tracing without developing and maintaining their own application.
  Update: iOS 13.7 is now available. You can update via the Settings app on your iPhone. Apple has also released iPadOS 13.7 with bug fixes. more&h
  
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• Striking sunspot looks like a Star Wars sarlacc pit in telescope image - CNET

  01-09-2020 18:39
  
  The Gregor solar telescope got a makeover and delivered some brilliant high-res views of the sun.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Celtics vs. Raptors, Jazz vs. Nuggets today - CNET

  01-09-2020 18:30
  
  You can watch Tuesday's two games on ESPN and ABC. No cable subscription required.
  
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• Tesla Autopilot now alerts drivers to green lights - Roadshow

  01-09-2020 18:25
  
  Tesla continues to build out Autopilot's smarts, but it's far from a self-driving car.
  
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• Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 speakers pair better with AV receivers, start at $600 - CNET

  01-09-2020 18:16
  
  Founder Andrew Jones says the bookshelf, center and floor-standing speakers have been redesigned from the ground up for improved sound.
  
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• The best water filter pitcher of the year - CNET

  01-09-2020 18:15
  
  Spoiler: It isn't a Brita pitcher
  
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• Elon Musk passes Mark Zuckerberg, is now third richest person in the world - CNET

  01-09-2020 18:10
  
  The Tesla and SpaceX founder is rocketing up the billionaire charts.
  
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• Apple and Google expand coronavirus exposure notifications, simplify app requirements - CNET

  01-09-2020 18:00
  
  The tech companies want to encourage more adoption, allowing people to join the system even if a local health agency doesn't have an app.
  
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• When will Apple release iOS 14 to everyone? This year’s schedule is tricky to predict [U]

  01-09-2020 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iOS 14 is currently in beta testing with developers and public beta users, with Apple having released the sixth beta just last week. While beta testing is moving along nicely, and Apple recently switched from a biweekly schedule to a weekly schedule for releases, there is quite a bit of uncertainty about when Apple plans to release iOS 14 to everyone.
  Update September 1: As part of a wide-ranging report on Apple’s 2020 roadmap, Bloomberg reports that iOS 14 is still scheduled for release
  
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• iPad deals start at $380 today, plus Anker HomeKit camera $30, more

  01-09-2020 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s top deals include iPads from $380, plus HomeKit-enabled cameras from Anker, and Western Digital storage. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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