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• NASA drops joyful Jupiter flyover video from Juno's perspective - CNET

  09-10-2020 23:54
  
  Buckle up, gas giant fans, we're going for a ride on the Juno spacecraft.
  
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• Apple using retail stores as distribution centers to speed up new product deliveries

  09-10-2020 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Apple had to close most of its retail stores during the pandemic, more customers have been choosing to buy online. To speed up this process, Apple will now ship products from its store stocks so that it can guarantee even faster deliveries.more…
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• PC market saw highest growth in 10 years, analyst says - CNET

  09-10-2020 23:15
  
  Shipments grew 13% in Q3 2020, according to Canalys.
  
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• Spotify iOS 14 widgets make early appearance in latest beta

  09-10-2020 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since iOS 14 was released in September with the all-new home screen widgets that have proved hugely popular, Spotify hasn’t officially released an update to support the new feature. However, now iOS 14 widgets have been spotted in the Spotify beta.more…
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• Stimulus progress turns Dow positive for 2020; S&P 500, Nasdaq post best week since July

  09-10-2020 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stocks rose for a third straight session as investors wrapped the best week weekly performance for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq since the summer. Director of the United States National Economic Council Larry Kudlow told FOX Business that he met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and the new COVID-19 stimulus package would be “relatively broad-based.”
  Chris Ciaccia for FOXBusiness:Progress on stimulus talks was reinforced after Presid
  
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• Will iPhone 12 have wireless charging, or reverse charging? - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:59
  
  The iPhone 12 is rumored to have wireless charging, just like the iPhone 11. Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• Try Nikon's full-frame Z5 mirrorless camera for free for 30 days - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:50
  
  Not sure what you think about the Z5 or mirrorless cameras? Here's a risk-free month to find out.
  
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• Quibi approached Apple about a potential acquisition, but Eddy Cue wasn’t interested

  09-10-2020 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Quibi was introduced earlier this year as a streaming platform with content targeted to be watched on mobile devices. While the platform slowly grows, a new report from The Information revealed that Quibi CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg is now looking for someone to buy his company, and he even tried to sell it to Apple.more…
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• What to Expect at October's Apple Event: New iPhone 12 Lineup, Smaller HomePod Mini, Wireless Chargers and More

  09-10-2020 22:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's second fall 2020 event, "Hi, Speed," is set to be held on Tuesday, October 13. Apple already held an event in September, but it was focused on the iPad Air and the Apple Watch rather than iPhones as usual.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  October's event is expected to be much more exciting, because it will see Apple unveil the much-anticipated iPhone 12 lineup with some of the biggest changes we've seen to the iPhone in years, including a redesign. Rumors sugge
  
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• Apple to Use Retail Stores as Distribution Centers for Faster Deliveries

  09-10-2020 22:31 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is planning to use its retail store locations as distribution centers to ship products to consumers more quickly, reports Bloomberg. This would be a departure from the current strategy that sees products shipped from warehouses or direct from China.
  Items that are in stock are now able to be shipped from a network of close to 300 stores across the United States and Canada, and Apple told staff members that this will allow the company to offer faster delivery times for customers who live cl
  
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• Apple’s 'Hi, Speed' event preview: New 5G iPhone 12

  09-10-2020 22:30 via macworld.com
  
  Apple announced its second fall event for Tuesday, October 13. Expect to see the new additions to the iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini. Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld writer Michael Simon join Juliet Beauchamp to discuss features of the new iPhone 12, whether or not users will be able to access 5G speeds and what other products may be announced at the Hi, Speed event. (youtu.be)To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• iPhone 12 price and release date detail may have just been revealed in a major leak - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:20
  
  We're just five days away from Apple's big unveiling.
  
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• What to expect at Apple’s October 13 event: iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more

  09-10-2020 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’re just days away from the introduction of the iPhone 12. Apple officially announced its iPhone 12 event on Tuesday, teasing it with the tagline “Hi, Speed.” There’s a lot to expect at the event, and a lot we already know about what to expect.
  Read on as we round up everything you need to know ahead of the “Hi, Speed” event next week.more…
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• Big Tech’s market dominance spurs numerous U.S. antitrust probes

  09-10-2020 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The four U.S. “Big Tech” companies — Alphabet’s Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook — face an array of antitrust investigations at the federal and state level which were revealed in mid-2019.Reuters:While Democrats may be viewed as tougher on antitrust regulation, traditional Republican concerns about regulatory overreach appear to be overridden by anger over allegations that Big Tech tries to stifle conservative voices.
  These are the inquiries that are underway:
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• Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:03
  
  The company will offer more flexibility to workers when its offices eventually reopen, it revealed in a blog post.
  
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• Install a doggie doorbell your dog really uses for just $23 - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:00
  
  The Pebble Smart Doggie Doorbell can cut down on scratch marks on your door and accidents because you didn't open it soon enough.
  
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• Aukey EP-N5 review: Entry-level ANC that gets it (mostly) right

  09-10-2020 21:43 via macworld.com
  
  Not too long ago, you would have been right to doubt the quality of any true wireless earbuds with active noise canceling selling for less than $100. The $60 Aukey EP-N5 thus serve as a pleasant reminder that the technology is no longer as out of reach as it once was. These buds still fall short in features like mic quality and water resistance when compared to pricier competition from the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Sony, but they’re worth checking out if you’re hunting for good s
  
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• Report: Mac shipments see 13% growth in Q3 driven by WFH and back to school rush

  09-10-2020 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ahead of Apple officially sharing its performance during Q3 (fiscal Q4) at the end of October, Canalys is out today with its estimate for global PC shipments for the period. While Apple’s Mac growth didn’t change its overall market share in the PC industry, it looks to have performed well with 13% growth.more…
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• AirTags: Could Apple's Tile competitor arrive next week, next month or in 2021? - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:36
  
  When will we finally get AirTags? Here's every rumor we've heard about the tracking devices, which could help you find your phone, keys and other important stuff.
  
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• Apple will reportedly unveil a laptop with its own silicon in November - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:31
  
  Apple may roll out the first Arm-based Mac later this fall, starting the transition away from Intel processors.
  
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• Novelist Sam Lansky asks, What if you could fix all your faults in 3 days? - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:30
  
  His new book, Broken People, answers that question, complete with a shaman who performs "open-soul surgery."
  
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• Apple Has No Interest in Purchasing Failing Short-Form Video Streaming Service Quibi

  09-10-2020 21:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is not interested in purchasing short-form streaming video service Quibi, according to a new report from The Information detailing Jeffrey Katzenberg's efforts to sell Quibi.
  Katzenberg apparently approached several tech executives, including Apple's software and services chief Eddy Cue, but no one has been interested in buying the Quibi service.For those unfamiliar with Quibi, it's a short-form streaming video platform that launched in April 2020. It's similar to Netflix or Hulu, but the
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals now available in UK: Cheapest ever Echo Show 5 at £45 - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:20
  
  Amazon's Prime Day deals kick off in the UK on Tuesday, Oct. 13, but you can snag some bargains right now.
  
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• iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11: Main differences based on the buzzing rumor mill - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:16
  
  Based on the rumors we've heard so far, here's how the iPhone 12 will compare to the iPhone 11 -- and if you should upgrade.
  
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• Army dogs wearing AR goggles could become a soldier's best friend - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:11
  
  US military dogs outfitted with augmented reality goggles will be able to get commands from a distance, and soldiers can follow everything the animal sees in real time.
  
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• TikTok gets banned in another country - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:08
  
  The Chinese video sharing app has been blocked in Pakistan.
  
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• Former Headspace executive launches new ‘harbor’ iPhone app for emergency preparedness

  09-10-2020 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  2020 has been a seriously rough year and whether you’re thinking about or have been affected by natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, the pandemic, or something similar recently, emergency preparedness is on the minds of people around the world. Enter the harbor app, a free robust resource to guide you through how to prepare for emergencies on iPhone including custom risk assessments and plans based on where you live, easy to use checklists, and more.more…
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• Variety: Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso’ is smart and remarkably sweet

  09-10-2020 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In his new Apple TV+ series, which debuted in mid-August, Jason Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. It’s sounds like a premise that’s maybe a bit too simple, but this “comedy is more nuanced and charming than meets the eye,” Variety writes.
  Do not judge this series based on the ESPN promos from which it was (very loosely) based. Even Te
  
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• iPad Air Shipments Arriving at Apple Stores Ahead of Launch

  09-10-2020 20:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple retail stores around the world are receiving shipments of new devices that are likely to be the new iPad Air models, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  In a tweet, Gurman said that new devices have started arriving at Apple Stores "for opening at a later date." These new devices are likely the ‌iPad‌ Airs that are set to go on sale at some point in October as it's too early for the iPhones to be arriving in stores as of yet.When the new ‌iPad‌ Air models were unveile
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals available now in UK: Cheapest ever Echo Show 5 at £45 - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:47
  
  Amazon's Prime Day deals kick off in the UK on Tuesday, Oct. 13, but you can snag some bargains right now.
  
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• Get lost in Hubble telescope's breathtaking view of stars being born - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:34
  
  The Great Barred Spiral Galaxy is a swirling beacon of new beginnings.
  
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• Affordable luxury: Apple’s new Leather Link Apple Watch band

  09-10-2020 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s new Leather Link band for Apple Watch features handcrafted Roux Granada leather made in France. The band elegantly wraps around the wrist and magically attaches with flexible molded magnets that gently flex to help maintain a secure, comfortable fit throughout the day.
  Apple Watch Series 6 in striking graphite stainless steel and California Poppy Leather Link band
  Andrew O’Hara for AppleInsider:Apple’s newest premium Apple Watch band is the unique Leather Link that stay
  
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• xCloud game streaming will come to iOS with a browser-based solution

  09-10-2020 20:26 via macworld.com
  
  Microsoft has been stymied by Apple's rules for the App Store, which all but prohibit the company from bringing its Xbox game streaming service to iOS devices. The company is preparing an update to the Xbox app that lets you stream games from your own Xbox on the same local network, but you won't be able to stream games from the cloud.According to Business Insider, Xbox head Phil Spencer recently told employees at an all-hands meeting that the company, "will absolutely end up on iOS." With the
  
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• PlayStation Store will reportedly stop selling PS3, PSP and Vita games this month - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:17
  
  Before the PlayStation 5 arrives next month, Sony will reportedly pull PlayStation 3, PSP and Vita games from its web and mobile PlayStation Store.
  
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• On set at Netflix's Haunting of Bly Manor: How to build a haunted house - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:07
  
  Bly Manor's set designer Patricio Farrell talks about making a spooky structure from scratch.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Collection of Cable Wranglers for Your Apple Devices From Fuse

  09-10-2020 20:05 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Fuse to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a full set of cable organizers for Apple's iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs from Fuse.
  Fuse used to focus on Mac cable organizing options, but last November, the company came out with a full line of cord management options for Apple's full device lineup, and with many people working from home these days, Fuse's cable wrangling accessories are perfect for keeping home offices neat and tidy.From t
  
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• The best ways to make awesome coffee on the cheap - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:04
  
  I tested a lot of tools and drank a lot of cups. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, OK!!!
  
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• Adorable red self-driving robot delivering mail in Japan during pandemic - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:52
  
  A Japan Post mail delivery robot debuts in Tokyo, and is being tested to keep human interaction to a minimum during the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Apple wins Engineering Emmy Award for ProRes

  09-10-2020 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Television Academy today announced the recipients of the 72nd Engineering Emmy Awards honoring an individual, company or organization for developments in broadcast technology. Kirsten Vangsness, who most recently starred on the critically acclaimed CBS drama Criminal Minds, returns to host the awards for the fifth consecutive year. For the first time, the ceremony will stream live on Emmys.com on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
  Apple is among the recipients of the 72nd Engineering Emmy
  
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• Beware the toxic toupee: Hairy, venomous caterpillar spotted in Virginia - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:36
  
  The puss caterpillar might look like a hairpiece with insect legs, but it's covered in venomous spines that can cause intense pain and vomiting if touched.
  
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• Virgin Hyperloop heads to West Virginia to build $500 million test track - Roadshow

  09-10-2020 19:25
  
  Elon Musk first dreamed of the Hyperloop system, but Richard Branson's Virgin is working to make it a reality.
  
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• Bloomberg: Apple Silicon Macs to launch as part of another Apple event in November

  09-10-2020 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’ve already had an Apple September event and are currently looking forward to the iPhone 12 / HomePod mini event next week, but Bloomberg reports Apple won’t be stopping yet. In a story today on what to expect from next week’s event, Mark Gurman writes that the first Apple Silicon Macs will be announced at another Apple product launch event in November.
  In line with Ming-Chi Kuo’s reporting from a while ago that the first ARM Mac would be a 13-inch MacBook Pro, Bloombe
  
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• Amazon's The Expanse season 5 trailer reveals December release date - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:06
  
  "This year, the battle for humanity will hold a world captive." The Expanse will follow the events of Nemesis Games with a terrorist plotline.
  
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• Acura's next-generation MDX gets a major interior upgrade - Roadshow

  09-10-2020 19:00
  
  The new MDX will be revealed in prototype form on Oct. 14.
  
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• Bloomberg: First Mac With Apple Silicon Will Be Announced in November

  09-10-2020 18:59 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is set to host its next event on Tuesday, October 13, where it is widely expected to unveil its iPhone 12 lineup and more, but those waiting for the first Apple Silicon Mac may have to be patient for a little bit longer.
  Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that the first Mac with a custom Apple Silicon processor will be announced as part of "another launch" in November. Gurman said this Mac will be a notebook, but rumors have conflicted on whether it will be a new 13-inch MacBook Pro, a
  
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• Apple said to resurrect ‘MagSafe’ with two new wireless chargers alongside iPhone 12

  09-10-2020 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It looks like the Cupertino colossus plans to release Apple-branded wireless chargers soon. According to two new leaks today, the company will resurrect their“MagSafe” branding for two new wireless chargers to appear alongside the iPhone 12.
  MagSafe was a series of proprietary magnetically attached power connectors, originally introduced by Apple on January 10, 2006 along with the MacBook Pro at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. The connector was held in place magnetically so that
  
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• Twitter to further limit misleading tweets ahead of the US election - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:53
  
  The social network said it'll add more warnings and restrictions on misleading tweets from US political figures and other popular accounts.
  
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• Chevy Corvette production shuts down due to coronavirus -- again - Roadshow

  09-10-2020 18:53
  
  The C8 generation Corvette truly has experienced a rough first year of production.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 deals you can score right now: $25 Blink Mini, $20 Echo Auto, $300 Toshiba 55-inch TV - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:52
  
  Don't miss the Echo Show 5 and Blink Mini bundle for $50. And learn how you can score "free" cash to spend on Prime Day.
  
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• iPhone 12 isn't the only Apple announcement we expect on Oct. 13: HomePod and more - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:47
  
  Apple just announced another virtual event, happening Oct. 13. And there are still a few products we're waiting to see.
  
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