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• Elusive and extremely rare catshark captured in amazing video - CNET

  27-10-2020 23:44
  
  The elusive, dainty and cute catshark comes out of hiding for a Schmidt Ocean expedition.
  
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• Ask Alexa to open Borat Assistant for the best potato news - CNET

  27-10-2020 23:17
  
  The new addition to Amazon's personal assistant is "very nice."
  
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• Republican-controlled FCC doubles down on net neutrality repeal - CNET

  27-10-2020 23:07
  
  In a 3-2 vote, Republicans on the FCC say they won't change a thing in their 2017 repeal of Obama-era net neutrality protections.
  
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• 2020 iPad Air vs. iPad Pro: Hands-On Comparison

  27-10-2020 23:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple announced the new 2020 fourth-generation iPad Air in September, but the new tablets just started shipping out to customers last Friday. We picked one up and thought we'd do a hands-on comparison with the iPad Pro, which was last updated in March, because both tablets are about as powerful and share many similarities.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
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• Your next sunglasses may come from the ocean - CNET

  27-10-2020 23:00
  
  The Ocean Cleanup isn't just collecting plastic that's polluting our waters, it's now turning that trash into usable products like sunglasses.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Jon Stewart to return with a multi-year deal for a new current affairs series.

  27-10-2020 22:59 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.Though the service has been available for only about a year and and doesn’t yet have a lot of shows or films available, there’s a lot in the works. This is a list of all the Apple TV+ content we know of so far, along with details about prominent stars, directors, produc
  
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• Best balance transfer credit cards for November 2020 - CNET

  27-10-2020 22:50
  
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• Home Depot Black Friday deals start Nov. 8: See everything on sale - CNET

  27-10-2020 22:40
  
  Save $650 on an LG smart refrigerator, $100 on a Ryobi 6-piece cordless tool combo, $69 on a KitchenAid stand mixer and much more.
  
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• Apple TV+ inks deal with former ‘Daily Show’ host Jon Stewart

  27-10-2020 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As part of an expansive, multiyear deal with Apple, Jon Stewart, the former writer, producer and host of The Daily Show, is set to front an all-new current affairs series for the streaming service.
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  Lacey Rose for The Hollywood Reporter:The show, which will run for multiple seasons, puts Stewart back in the anchor’s chair as he explores a host of topics at the center of both the national conversation and his own advocacy work.
  The still-untitled show, which will feature hourlong
  
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• iPhone 12: How to shoot Night mode selfies with the front-facing TrueDepth camera

  27-10-2020 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup features a number of improvements to the camera systems and one of those is Night mode expanding beyond the standard rear-facing wide lens and landing on the ultra wide lens and the front-facing TrueDepth camera. Let’s take a look at how to take Night mode selfies on iPhone 12.more…
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• Deleting your Facebook account permanently deletes your entire paid Oculus VR library - CNET

  27-10-2020 22:14
  
  Deactivating your social media profile means you can get your Oculus content back -- but only once you reactivate Facebook.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to explain how a federal law promotes free expression - CNET

  27-10-2020 22:07
  
  The law shields internet companies from liability for content posted by their users.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs say federal law promotes free expression - CNET

  27-10-2020 22:07
  
  The comments about Section 230, which shields internet companies from liability for user-generated content, are in prepared remarks to Congress.
  
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• How to boost happiness hormones like serotonin and dopamine in everyday life - CNET

  27-10-2020 22:02
  
  Find out what triggers happiness hormones and how to make the most of them.
  
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• iOS 14 Poised to Surpass iOS 13 Installations as Adoption Nears 50%

  27-10-2020 21:58 via macrumors.com
  
  More than five weeks after release, iOS 14 adoption is set to overtake iOS 13 as the most installed version of iOS, according to data obtained from Mixpanel's iOS 14 adoption tracker.
  Apple hasn't shared ‌iOS 14‌ installation numbers of its own, but Mixpanel's ‌iOS 14‌ adoption tracker monitors the number of devices that have each operating system installed. According to Mixpanel's numbers at the time of writing, ‌iOS 14‌ is installed on more than 46.07 percent of d
  
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• Apple buys Vilynx self-learning AI video company

  27-10-2020 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has acquired Barcelona-based Vilynx Inc., a startup specializing in advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology that may contribute to improving Apple’s AI across a broad swath of apps and services.
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  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg:Vilynx developed technology that uses AI to analyze a video’s visual, audio and text content to understand what the video shows. It used that technology to create tags for the video, making it searchab
  
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• The best robo-advisors of November 2020 - CNET

  27-10-2020 21:30
  
  Is 2020 the year you start investing? Try it out with one of the best robo-advisors available right now.
  
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• T-Mobile's TVision will cost more if you don't subscribe to T-Mobile - CNET

  27-10-2020 21:23
  
  The cheap rates are designed for the carrier's wireless users.
  
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• T-Mobile's TVision will cost more for non-wireless subscribers - CNET

  27-10-2020 21:23
  
  The cheap rates are designed for T-Mobile's wireless users.
  
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• The best cash-back credit cards for November 2020 - CNET

  27-10-2020 21:15
  
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• Jon Stewart Current Affairs Series Coming to Apple TV+

  27-10-2020 21:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has secured a multi-year deal with writer, producer, and former host of "The Daily Show" Jon Stewart, which will see him returning to TV following his 2015 retirement, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
  Stewart will once again host a current affairs show, exploring topics at the center of national conversation. There's no title yet for the series, which will feature hourlong single-subject episodes. Stewart and former HBO chief Richard Plepler will serve as executive producers.During his
  
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• Best airline credit cards for November 2020 - CNET

  27-10-2020 21:04
  
  Earn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline.
  
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• Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart to launch current affairs series on Apple TV+

  27-10-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jon Stewart left US talk show scene in 2015, but is now set to make a triumphant comeback with a new current affairs series exclusive to Apple TV+. Via Hollywood Reporter, Apple and Stewart today announced a multi-year deal covering the series and future projects.
  Each hour-long episode will focus on a single news topic. The show is expected to begin airing next year. Hollywood Reporter says Stewart will also likely host a companion podcast.more…
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• Apple acquires startup behind AI technology for video searches

  27-10-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has made yet another acquisition in the artificial intelligence industry. Bloomberg reports that Apple has acquired the Barcelona-based startup Vilynx Inc in a deal completed for around $50 million. more…
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• Apple Acquires AI Startup Vilynx to Improve Siri

  27-10-2020 20:45 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple earlier this year acquired artificial intelligence startup Vilynx with the aim of improving the Siri voice assistant built into Apple devices, reports Bloomberg.
  The Vilynx website is now defunct, but the company described itself as "AI for media," and it developed tools to help media companies compete against Netflix and other major media giants. Vilynx had a tool that catalogued raw video to make it searchable, providing metadata for video, text, and images. It processed video and then p
  
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• Samsung's rumored Galaxy S21 may not include charger or headphones - CNET

  27-10-2020 20:39
  
  Reports suggest Samsung may follow Apple's lead and ditch the included extras in its next phone box.
  
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• Apple Files Mystery 'Personal Computer' With Placeholder 'B2002' Name in Bluetooth Product Database

  27-10-2020 20:36 via macrumors.com
  
  Last week, a listing appeared in the Bluetooth product database for an Apple product with a placeholder name "B2002" and a model number of "TBD." MacRumors was alerted to the listing by health and fitness tech website MyHealthyApple.
  The product is filed under the "personal computer" category, which Apple has used for previous Mac and iPad listings in the database, so it is hard to pinpoint the listing to a specific product at this time. The listing could simply end up being for the new iPad Air
  
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• 'One of the rarest species of shark in the world' captured in amazing video - CNET

  27-10-2020 20:31
  
  The elusive, dainty and cute catshark comes out of hiding for a Schmidt Ocean expedition.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to defend Section 230 before Senate panel - CNET

  27-10-2020 20:28
  
  The law shields internet companies from liability for content posted by their users.
  
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• Apple Music 3.4 for Android brings iOS 14 themed redesign, autoplay [Gallery]

  27-10-2020 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Music has received an update on Android bringing all of the latest enhancements that came with the app’s iOS 14 update, including a redesign and autoplay.more…
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• T-Mobile launches live TV streaming with free year of Apple TV+, $80 off Apple TV 4K

  27-10-2020 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  T-Mobile today launched three distinct TV streaming services — TVision LIVE, VIBE and CHANNELS — with three different streaming services:
  • TVision LIVE: The primary TVision service and a total game-changer for anyone who wants live news and sports, available in three packages ranging from $40-$60/month, including local stations. Watch with up to three simultaneous streams with 100 hours of cloud DVR, and get access to over 10,000 programs on-demand.
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• Why car prices keep rising even amid the coronavirus pandemic - Roadshow

  27-10-2020 20:17
  
  Average transaction prices for new car sales keep climbing despite the economic downturn, so what gives?
  
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• New report highlights the ‘eroding’ relationship between Apple and Foxconn

  27-10-2020 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new report from The Information today highlights what it refers to as Apple’s “eroding partnership with Foxconn.” The report details how Foxconn has struggled with low margins despite Apple’s continued growth, and how the manufacturing company has used a “variety of tactics to boost its profits.”more…
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• Profit Margin Tensions Souring Relationship Between Apple and Foxconn

  27-10-2020 19:48 via macrumors.com
  
  The relationship between longtime partners Apple and Foxconn is eroding due to a battle over profit margins, according to a new report from The Information. While Apple's gross profit margins are close to 40 percent, Foxconn's profit margins are in the single-digit percentage points, leading Foxconn to employ questionable tactics in an effort to grow its profits.
  For manufacturing projects, Foxconn routinely tells Apple that it hired more workers than it actually did. Foxconn has also used Apple
  
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• AMD to acquire chipmaker Xilinx for $35B as chipmakers race to be the biggest - CNET

  27-10-2020 19:34
  
  The combined company has an estimated value of $135 billion, but the acquisition has yet to pass regulatory hurdles.
  
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• AMD to acquire chipmaker Xilinx for $35 billion as chipmakers race to be the biggest - CNET

  27-10-2020 19:34
  
  The combined company has an estimated value of $135 billion,but the acquisition has yet to pass regulatory hurdles.
  
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• Facebook removes fake accounts targeting the US ahead of elections - CNET

  27-10-2020 19:31
  
  One of the networks had ties to Iran, but Facebook says these campaigns were small and caught early.
  
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• Peanuts Fans Unhappy With Specials Being Limited to Apple TV+, Petition Tops 100,000 Signatures

  27-10-2020 19:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has a content deal with WildBrain, the company behind the popular "Peanuts" franchise. The deal includes original content like "The Snoopy Show," and, as announced earlier this month, Peanuts specials for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Mother's Day, Earth Day, New Year's Eve, and more.
  Longtime Peanuts fans are unhappy with the news that Peanuts specials are going to be limited to Apple TV+, and have created a petition urging WildBrain to bring the content back to broadcast TV.For ove
  
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• Apple sets next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Veterans Day on November 11

  27-10-2020 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has scheduled its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. In order to complete this challenge, you simply have to complete a workout that is 11 minutes or longer. more…
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• ‘Platonic’ comedy series, starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, coming to Apple TV+

  27-10-2020 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ will expand its award-winning offering of comedy series with “Platonic,” a new series starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominees Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco (“Friends from College”). The series will be produced for Apple by Sony Pictures Television.
  Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen will star in “Platonic,” a 10-episode, half-hour comedy series, exclusively on Apple TV+.
  The series reunites Byrne and Rogen wi
  
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• Wyze discontinued free person detection, but I don't mind (too much) - CNET

  27-10-2020 18:46
  
  Commentary: The new Cam Plus plan is disappointing, but Wyze cameras are still easy to recommend.
  
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• QAnon: Everything you need to know about this crazy, pro-Trump conspiracy theory - CNET

  27-10-2020 18:36
  
  The presidential election is a week away, and this fringe movement continues to grow.
  
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• New Backbone One Controller Brings a Console-Like Gaming Experience to iPhone

  27-10-2020 18:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's iPhone and iPad have supported gaming controllers for quite some time now, and there are several on the market, but the new Backbone One controller is being praised as one of the best new controllers to use with Apple's iPhones for mobile gaming.
  The Backbone One connects to the sides of the ‌iPhone‌ and offers a standard controller layout with clickable thumb sticks, d-pad, analog triggers, action buttons, and more. It's designed to fit all of Apple's iPhones and works with an
  
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• GM delivers first Chevy Colorado ZR2-based infantry vehicles to US Army - Roadshow

  27-10-2020 18:27
  
  It's GM Defense's first contract fulfillment to the tune of $214 million.
  
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• Ubisoft launches subscription service tailored for Luna and Stadia - CNET

  27-10-2020 18:25
  
  Ubisoft+ will launch on Amazon Luna in November and Google Stadia by the end of the year. It'll include access to the company's new releases like Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
  
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• JPMorgan: President Trump victory most favorable outcome for stock market

  27-10-2020 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. investment bank JPMorgan expects the S&P500 index to surge 12.6% to 3,900 points if the re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump occurs next week, calling such an outcome the most favorable for stock markets.JPM said in a note to clients on Monday, “We see an ‘orderly’ Trump victory as the most favorable outcome for equities.”
  U.S. President Donald Trump, with First Lady Melania Trump stands with Amy Coney Barrett and her husband Jesse Barrett on the balcony of
  
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• Starlink recruits beta testers for 'Better Than Nothing' satellite broadband service - CNET

  27-10-2020 18:03
  
  SpaceX has sent 15 batches of routers into orbit, and now says it's ready to start signing up paying customers.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 delayed to Dec. 10 - CNET

  27-10-2020 18:01
  
  That's 21 extra days to wait for digital Keanu Reeves.
  
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• Wyze Cam v3 review: Wyze adds color night vision and IP65-level protection to its $20 security camera

  27-10-2020 18:00 via techhive.com
  
  A wider viewing angle, simultaneous two-way talk, and outdoor weatherproofing are among the other new features.
  
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• Best Nest and Google Assistant devices of 2020: Cameras, doorbells and more - CNET

  27-10-2020 18:00
  
  From smart displays and speakers to light bulbs and locks, building a whole smart home with Google Assistant is easy. Here are our top picks.
  
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