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• Disney Plus's Mulan copies Star Wars and Marvel, in the worst possible way - CNET

  07-09-2020 22:31
  
  Commentary: The new film follows the recent Disney model of emphasizing spectacle over character development with blockbusters like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker or the MCU movies.
  
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• The best smart home products of 2020 that aren't made by Google or Amazon - CNET

  07-09-2020 20:18
  
  We took Google and Amazon out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home devices are out there.
  
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• Best laptop deals for Labor Day 2020 still available now - CNET

  07-09-2020 20:08
  
  Whether you're shopping to go back to school, working remotely or getting into gaming, Labor Day weekend is a good time to buy a laptop.
  
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• Samsung wins $6.6 billion Verizon deal for network equipment - CNET

  07-09-2020 19:16
  
  Contract is a big victory for Samsung's 5G ambitions.
  
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• Best Labor Day 2020 deals: You can still get a Segway scooter, Lenovo laptops and more - CNET

  07-09-2020 19:15
  
  A few of the highlights: a Ring Video Doorbell 3 for $150, a Polk soundbar for $179, and Segway's Ninebot ES2 scooter for an all-time-low price of $399.
  
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• Meet Eyedrive, Apple’s system for building Maps and testing autonomous driving

  07-09-2020 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has been operating vehicles equipped with advanced sensors for some time, which are dedicated to collecting data to enhance Apple Maps. 9to5Mac has now learned exclusive details about how Apple uses these vehicles and manages such data.more…
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• Best laptop deals for Labor Day 2020 available right now - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:36
  Whether you're shopping to go back to school, working remotely or getting into gaming, Labor Day weekend is a good time to buy a laptop.
  
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• Gender reveal party pyrotechnic sparks 7,000-acre California wildfire - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:21
  
  California's devastating summer of fires made worse by a bad decision on what should have been a joyous occasion.
  
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• Minecraft support coming to PlayStation VR this month - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:07
  
  The free upgrade will be delivered as downloadable patch.
  
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• Programmer makes original Doom playable on pregnancy test - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:03
  
  They had to remove most of the test's original components though.
  
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• Enter to win a 65-inch TCL TV and Nintendo Switch bundle* - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:00
  
  One lucky winner will take home a 65-inch TCL 6-Series TV and a fully equipped Nintendo Switch console. *Open to the US only.
  
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• Tech firms face growing resentment toward parent employees during COVID-19 - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:48
  
  Parents across Silicon Valley say they're concerned they'll be judged by peers who don't have the same family obligations during work hours.
  
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• Trump's latest Twitter target is Laurene Powell Jobs - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:39
  
  The president attacks Jobs in a retweet noting that Jobs donated to rival Joe Biden's campaign and has majority stake in The Atlantic.
  
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• Apple Watch Diary: A comparison with the Withings ScanWatch

  07-09-2020 17:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  My Apple Watch is so much a part of my life now that I don’t even notice I’m putting it on. The Withings ScanWatch is a very different type of smartwatch – which was why I thought it would be interesting to try one.
  It’s a more sophisticated version of the Withings Steel, and is available in Europe now, but awaiting FDA clearance to go on sale in the US. It’s a predominantly analog watch, with a small digital display. And unlike the Apple Watch’s 1-2 day batt
  
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• Apple Hires Former Disney, Hulu, and Quibi Executive for Apple TV

  07-09-2020 17:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has hired Tim Connolly, a Hollywood executive with experience at Disney, Hulu, and Quibi, for Apple TV, according to The Telegraph.Connolly was vice-president of digital distribution and new product development at Disney. He was one of the most senior executives at streaming startup Quibi, running partnerships and advertising, but he vacated the role before the video service launched earlier this year. Connolly also helped to launch Hulu's live TV service, which involved striking deals wit
  
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• Best Labor Day Deals: Save on Apple, Android phones, home goods, fashion, more

  07-09-2020 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Labor Day typically marks the end of the summer with a number of notable sales. Of course, this summer has been unlike any before on the deal scene as Prime Day has been pushed back to the fall. Thankfully, there’s still plenty of solid promotions and sales going around across just about every category. Below you’ll find all of the best Labor Day deals on tech, home goods, fashion, and more.more…
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• Google's Labor Day Doodle honors America's workers - CNET

  07-09-2020 16:55
  
  Google says thank you to all the hard-working laborers across the nation.
  
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• Motorola Moto G9 Plus leak reveals 64-megapixel camera - CNET

  07-09-2020 16:23
  
  It'll cost about around $300 and has a 5,000mAh battery.
  
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• Lamborghini: What's in a name - Roadshow

  07-09-2020 16:00
  
  When Ferruccio Lamborghini needed names for his cars he knew exactly where he wanted to look, and now his cars' names are full of bull.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 07, 2020 – iPhone 12 event rumors, more

  07-09-2020 15:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• iCloud terms and conditions may be unfair, says Italian regulator

  07-09-2020 15:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An antitrust investigation has been opened in Italy, following claims that Apple’s iCloud terms and conditions may be unfair.
  The investigation was opened by the country’s antitrust regulator, AGCM, which is also investigating Google and Dropbox …more…
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• How to get your finances in order before a divorce - CNET

  07-09-2020 15:00
  
  From monitoring your credit score to updating your bank account, we've got a checklist for this difficult time.
  
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• AAPL wouldn’t have been your best tech investment in 2015, despite 340% gain

  07-09-2020 14:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’d bought AAPL shares in September 2015, you’d have enjoyed a 340% return. Despite this, however, the stock wouldn’t have been your best tech investment over the 5-year period … more…
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• Italian Watchdog Confirms Third Antitrust Inquiry into Apple

  07-09-2020 14:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Italy's antitrust regulator has today opened another inquiry into Apple for allegedly improper commercial practices with regards to cloud computing services (via Reuters).The investigation will also look into the practices of Google and Dropbox, in addition to Apple. The L'Autorit Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM) did not release further information or state how long the investigation would take, and Apple has yet to comment on the matter."The proceedings relate to alleged improper
  
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• NSA mass surveillance program was illegal – second court ruling

  07-09-2020 14:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The NSA mass surveillance program, which saw the National Security Agency collecting communication records of US citizens without warrant or probable cause, has again been found to be illegal by an appeals court … more…
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• iPhone 12 and 5G: For once, the iPhone's experience will be out of Apple's hands - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:01
  
  Commentary: The biggest feature on the next iPhone is something being built by its carrier partners. That's foreign territory for Apple.
  
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• Phones for low-income users hacked before they're turned on, research finds - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00
  
  Endless pop-up ads siphon off data paid for with federal subsidies in the Lifeline program, researchers found.
  
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• Google's antitrust battles: What you need to know - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00
  
  The search giant is headed for a historic showdown with the Department of Justice. The DOJ is just one of many threats.
  
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• Bright projector, outdoor speaker, good Wi-Fi: Backyard movie night checklist - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00
  
  Everything you need to entertain at home under the stars.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 rumors: Price, release date and new features - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00
  
  Apple may launch a new smartwatch in the next few weeks. Here's everything we're expecting from the Series 6.
  
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• LG Renews Pledge to Bring AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Support to Select 2018 TV Models

  07-09-2020 13:12 via macrumors.com
  
  After LG disappointed swathes of customers by saying it had "no plans" to bring promised AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to select 2018 TVs, the company has now renewed its pledge to do so by the end of the year.Today's announcement was made by LG UK's official Twitter account, the very same account that last month told its customers that ‌AirPlay‌ 2 and ‌HomeKit‌ would not be coming to its pre-2019 TVs, despite previously giving customers assurances that they would do so this
  
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• Supply-chain report says evidence 6.1-inch iPhones will go on sale first

  07-09-2020 13:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’re expecting this year’s iPhone 12 line-up to comprise two 6.1-inch iPhones, one 5.4-inch model and a 6.7-inch one.
  Digitimes suggested just over a month ago that the two 6.1-inch iPhones will go on sale first, and is back with a new report today pointing to supply-chain evidence for this … more…
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• xCloud, now Xbox cloud gaming: Games, pricing and more you need to know - CNET

  07-09-2020 13:00
  
  Microsoft's cloud gaming capability is officially coming in September as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It's time to start gearing up.
  
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• Does the Apple TV have a future?

  07-09-2020 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  The Apple TV: perhaps the most unloved of Apple's major platforms? Even though the Apple TV has been around about as long as the iPhone—it was actually shown off by Steve Jobs before the iPhone's announcement, though it was then called the "iTV"—the set-top box has long seemed an afterthought for the company.That's only increased more recently as Apple has embarked upon partnerships with third-party makers of televisions and set-top competitors to expand the footprint of its Apple T
  
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• The best video doorbell cameras of 2020 - CNET

  07-09-2020 12:38
  
  Find out which smart video doorbells are the best of the best.
  
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• LG releases Apple TV app for 2018 OLED smart TVs, AirPlay and HomeKit support coming later this year

  07-09-2020 11:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Owners of LG 2018 OLED and UHD smart TVs can now use the Apple TV app, as announced by the company today. The app previously launched on 2019 and 2020 models from LG and Samsung, and Apple has promised it is coming soon to smart TVs from Sony and Vizio.more…
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• All-new Apple Cherry Hill opens September 10 in New Jersey

  07-09-2020 11:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s retail store in Cherry Hill, New Jersey will move to an upgraded space with an all-new design on September 10 at 11:00 AM. Like all store openings since the start of the pandemic, the event will follow Apple’s comprehensive health and safety guidelines.more…
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• Apple hires former Hulu/Quibi Hollywood exec as it explores Apple TV+ bundle deals

  07-09-2020 11:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In addition to expanding the amount of content on the service, Apple has shown an interest in bundling Apple TV+ with other properties. In August, the company launched a heavily-discounted Showtime + CBS combo subscription for Apple TV+ members. It is also reportedly preparing a mega Apple content services bundle, set to launch alongside the iPhone 12.
  Today, The Telegraph reported on a new hire that seems to be related to these initiatives. Apple has hired Tim Connolly to join Apple’s vi
  
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• How Galaxy Note 20 compares to other premium phones in 2020 - CNET

  07-09-2020 10:00
  
  Check out how Samsung's new Galaxy Note 20 stacks up against the iPhone 11 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro and Pixel 4 XL.
  
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• Harvard scientists invented a material that 'remembers' its shape - CNET

  07-09-2020 05:31
  
  Still trying to wrap my head around this one, to be honest.
  
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• Game of Thrones: Maisie Williams reveals original Night King plan - CNET

  07-09-2020 03:50
  
  Arya's heroic moment may have not have been.
  
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• Best Labor Day deals for 2020: Segway scooter, Ring security, Lenovo laptops and more - CNET

  07-09-2020 02:46
  
  A few of the highlights: a Ring Video Doorbell 3 for $150, a Polk soundbar for $179, and Segway's Ninebot ES2 scooter for an all-time-low price of $399.
  
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• Best Labor Day deals of 2020: Segway scooter, Ring security, Lenovo laptops and more - CNET

  07-09-2020 01:58
  
  A few of the highlights: a Ring Video Doorbell 3 for $150, a Polk soundbar for $179, and Segway's Ninebot ES2 scooter for an all-time-low price of $399.
  
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• Best Labor Day 2020 laptop deals available right now - CNET

  07-09-2020 01:40
  
  Whether you're shopping to go back to school, working remotely or getting into gaming, Labor Day weekend is a good time to buy a laptop.
  
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• 30 best TV shows to binge-watch on Hulu - CNET

  07-09-2020 01:05
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• That Tenet ending explained and all questions answered - CNET

  07-09-2020 00:48
  
  Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender is sometimes mind-boggling. Here are some answers to what the hell happened.
  
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• The best Labor Day sales of 2020: Segway scooter, Ring security, Lenovo laptops and more - CNET

  07-09-2020 00:44
  
  A few of the highlights: a Ring Video Doorbell 3 for $150, a Polk soundbar for $179, and Segway's Ninebot ES2 scooter for an all-time-low price of $399.
  
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