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• Dow falls more than 100 points as tech drop pushes stocks off record highs

  09-12-2020 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As tech shares struggled and COVID-19 stimulus talks seem stymied, stocks fell on Wednesday, retreating from the record highs set earlier in the day.
  Fred Imbert and Maggie Fitzgerald for CNBC:The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 105.07 points lower, or 0.35%, at 30,068.81. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% to 3,672.82. The Nasdaq Composite pulled back by 1.9% to close at 12,338.95. Earlier in the session, the Dow was up more than 100 points. All three averages also touched fresh intraday records.
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• DoorDash IPO sees stock take off on first day of trading - CNET

  09-12-2020 23:29
  
  The food delivery company (virtually) rings the opening bell on Wall Street with an 85% jump in share price.
  
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• The best soundbar for 2020: Yamaha, Roku, Vizio, Polk and more - CNET

  09-12-2020 23:25
  
  If you're frustrated by how bad your TV's audio is, a soundbar can make a big improvement for a small price. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Nike Run Club app updated with home screen widgets for iOS 14

  09-12-2020 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nike today released an update to its Nike Run Club app for iPhone, which now features home screen widgets for iOS 14 users. These widgets bring statistics about your exercises that can be seen directly on the iPhone’s home screen.more…
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• Prime member? Then get an Amazon Echo Dot for $15 right now - CNET

  09-12-2020 23:15
  
  Woot has everyone's favorite puck-shaped smart speaker on sale for 63% off in your choice of color.
  
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• 7 basic essentials every new dog owner needs - CNET

  09-12-2020 23:12
  
  From beds and bowls to chew toys and harnesses, here's the gear that'll help your new dog live happily in your home.
  
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• Interview reveals Ted Lasso’s impossibly delicious biscuits ‘actually tasted like a sponge’

  09-12-2020 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ original Ted Lasso (starring Jason Sudeikis) has been a big hit with its first season. The show is billed as a comedy, but there’s a lot of meaningful depth to it beyond laughs and sports. In a new interview with the show’s stars, we learn some fun behind the scenes details including that Ted’s impossibly delicious biscuits were quite the opposite in real life.more…
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• The Cheapskate Show podcast: Cheap-laptop buying guide - CNET

  09-12-2020 22:49
  
  After listening to this week's podcast, you'll never spend more than $500 on a laptop ever again.
  
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• Apple surveys iPhone users on Face ID opinions, USB cable in the box

  09-12-2020 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this year, before the announcement of the iPhone 12, Apple surveyed some users about how they use the USB power adapter that used to come in the iPhone box. The company is once again asking for the opinion of its consumers, this time to find out if iPhone users are unsatisfied with Face ID and if they use the USB cable that comes with every iPhone.more…
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• NASA announces Artemis team of astronauts as it aims for the moon - CNET

  09-12-2020 22:39
  
  The first woman and next man on the moon may be among these astronauts.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook obliquely blasts Facebook for their ‘lack of responsibility’

  09-12-2020 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a podcast released Wednesday that Apple is different from other Silicon Valley giants, indirectly targeting Facebook, which shirks its responsibility on issues like misinformation.
  “Some of the big issues that are surrounding tech today are the lack of responsibility taken on a platform about what happens,” said Cook. “We clearly take responsibility.”
  Facebook, which has increased its criticism of Apple’s policies recently, was likely a th
  
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• SpaceX Starship SN8 launch: how to watch live - CNET

  09-12-2020 21:58
  
  The era of short hops could be ending as Elon Musk's SN8 prototype for transporting Earthings to Mars and the moon plans to get serious air as soon as Wednesday.
  
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• Facebook sued by FTC, most states over alleged abuse of monopoly power - CNET

  09-12-2020 21:58
  
  The actions focus on the social network's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
  
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• 3 outdoor smart plugs to schedule your Christmas lights - CNET

  09-12-2020 21:56
  
  We're serious, Clark. Smart plugs make managing outdoor decorations a breeze with scheduling, voice control and more.
  
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• How to adjust webcam settings on your Mac

  09-12-2020 21:51 via macworld.com
  
  When it comes to video conferencing on a Mac, Apple seems frustratingly in the dark. The company that made it such a priority nearly 20 years ago with the iSight camera, and brought video calls to our collective consciousness on phones with FaceTime, seems content to sell expensive computers with frustratingly awful webcams, year after year.Just as annoying as the lackluster hardware is the fact that Apple doesn’t give users any built-in control to improve quality themselves. There’
  
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• PS5 restock news: Inventory updates for for GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target - CNET

  09-12-2020 21:48
  
  The PlayStation 5 is out of stock at retailers like Best Buy, eBay, GameStop, Walmart and Amazon, but we're keeping an eye out for upcoming inventory drops.
  
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• Google CEO apologizes for handling of AI researcher Timnit Gebru's departure - CNET

  09-12-2020 21:28
  
  Sundar Pichai said the company will investigate the events around her exit.
  
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• Facebook sued by FTC, 48 U.S. attorneys general alleging it operates an illegal monopoly

  09-12-2020 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A group of 48 U.S. attorneys general led by New York filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook (FB) on Wednesday, alleging Facebook is violating antitrust law by buying up competitors in order to operate an illegal monopoly. Facebook is also accused of depriving consumers of alternatives that would be more protective of their privacy. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a separate suit alleging antitrust violations.
  Facebook CEO Mark ZuckerbergAlexis Keenan and Daniel Howley for Yahoo Fina
  
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• FTC sues Facebook, calls for undoing of Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions

  09-12-2020 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it is suing Facebook. The lawsuit accuses Facebook of “illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct.” A separate lawsuit has also been filed by a coalition of 48 attorneys general led by New York AG Letitia James.more…
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• Little Fires Everywhere star AnnaSophia Robb deals with rejection using an ice cream analogy - CNET

  09-12-2020 21:00
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the actress discusses working on Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere, her childhood on screen, and upcoming work like Dr. Death on NBC Peacock.
  
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• Tested: meross Smart Lamp delivers HomeKit control at an affordable price

  09-12-2020 20:54 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.
  While there are plenty of HomeKit accessories on the market that bring Siri control to your outlets, you’ll find fewer illumination options that feature an all-in-one design. Of course, Philips hue comes
  
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• Our human-made materials now equal or exceed the mass of all life on Earth - CNET

  09-12-2020 20:53
  
  The human-made parts of New York City weigh about as much as all the fish in the world.
  
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• This electric, self-driving tractor takes farming to a whole new level -- and it's real - Roadshow

  09-12-2020 20:47
  
  Farming never seemed so modern.
  
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• Facebook sued by 48 states, FTC over alleged abuse of monopoly power - CNET

  09-12-2020 20:41
  
  The social network comes under fire for purchasing its competitors.
  
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• ‘Dark Matter’ series coming to Apple TV+

  09-12-2020 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is teaming with Venom producer Matt Tolmach on a series based on Blake Crouch’s bestselling novel Dark Matter, adapted by the author himself for Apple TV+ and Sony Pictures Television, Collider reports.
  Apple TV+ is home to the biggest directors and top stars]
  Apple Books’ Publisher Description for Dark Matter:“Are you happy with your life?”
  Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious.
  Before he awakens to find himse
  
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• Apple responds to WhatsApp criticism, confirms its own apps will show privacy labels

  09-12-2020 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WhatsApp shared criticism for Apple’s new app privacy label requirement today, saying they are unfair for two reasons. Now Apple has addressed arguably the biggest issue raised by detailing what it will be doing with privacy disclosures for its own apps.more…
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• Hackers access documents related to authorized COVID-19 vaccines - CNET

  09-12-2020 20:33
  
  Attackers target the European Medicines Agency, which regulates vaccines, including Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 treatment.
  
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• 2022 Acura MDX gets more style, more tech - Roadshow

  09-12-2020 20:30
  
  The fourth-generation of Acura's three-row crossover gets a much-needed makeover.
  
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• Apple Watch dominates global smartwatch shipments in Q320

  09-12-2020 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Global smartwatch shipments increased 6% in Q3 2020 compared to the same period last year, according to the recently published Global Smartwatch Model Tracker of Counterpoint Research. Apple Watch remained the market leader, increasing share by 2 percentage points in Q320 vs. Q319.
  Apple Watch Series 6 with the distinct Braided Solo Loop and blue aluminum case.
  CounterPoint Research:Apple remained the market leader, increasing its share by 2 percentage points compared to the previous year. It la
  
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• DoorDash stock takes off as IPO price starts trading at $182 per share - CNET

  09-12-2020 19:59
  
  The food delivery company (virtually) rings the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange and sees a 78% jump in share price.
  
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• Apple Watch hit $2.3B in sales during Q3, accounted for half of all smartwatch shipments

  09-12-2020 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new report from Counterpoint Research today details that smartwatch shipments continued to increase in Q3 2020 compared to the same period last year. Industry shipments were up 6% in the quarter and Apple increased its share of the market by 2%.more…
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• Why Chevy's high-performance Camaro models have been banned in CA, WA - Roadshow

  09-12-2020 19:20
  
  Bizarrely, the brake pads are to blame. Don't worry, we'll explain.
  
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• NASA Perseverance Mars rover is packed with secret stowaways - CNET

  09-12-2020 19:13
  
  From a dinosaur to a bit of Sherlock Holmes lore, some amazing extras are riding along on the trip to Mars.
  
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• Best holiday laptop deals: Dell XPS, LG Gram, Lenovo ThinkPads and Yogas all on sale - CNET

  09-12-2020 19:08
  
  There's still time to find some sweet deals on a new laptop for the holidays.
  
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• The best Instant Pot deals: A 6-quart Duo Nova for $60 and Viva for $49 - CNET

  09-12-2020 19:07
  
  Save on a multicooker with these Instant Pot deals that will ship in time for Christmas.
  
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• Disney Plus event: Every Marvel show and movie we hope to hear about Thursday - CNET

  09-12-2020 19:04
  
  New WandaVision footage is pretty much assured, but what about new Falcon & the Winter Soldier footage, or a look at Loki?
  
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• Apple partners with Cloudflare to improve internet privacy

  09-12-2020 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Tuesday, Cloudflare announced support for a new proposed DNS standard called “Oblivious DoH” — co-authored by engineers from Cloudflare, Apple, and Fastly — that separates IP addresses from queries, so that no single entity can see both at the same time. They’ve also made the source code available, so anyone can try out ODoH, or run their own ODoH service.
  Tanya Verma and Sudheesh Singanamalla for The Cloudflare Blog:The whole process begins with clients that enc
  
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• Surprisingly, 2020's most viewed GIFs only include one dumpster fire - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:58
  
  Giphy's top GIFs of the year focus on peace, love and gratitude. And garbage.
  
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• Twitch updates harassment policy to curb online abuse - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:56
  
  The policy changes clarify what behaviors the platform considers sexual harassment and hate speech.
  
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• This Bentley is brand-new even though it's from 1930 - Roadshow

  09-12-2020 18:47
  
  The Bentley Blower returns as the British marque completes the first prototype car ahead of actual production.
  
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• Jupiter and Saturn haven't been this close visibly since the Middle Ages - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:46
  
  How to watch the closest observable conjunction of the two since the year 1226.
  
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• TikTok overtakes Facebook as most-downloaded app in 2020, global app spending hits $112B

  09-12-2020 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new report from App Annie today highlights some of the mobile app trends of 2020. TikTok has booted Facebook from its reign as the most-downloaded app while iOS and Android downloads are expected to hit 130 billion with global spending forecasted to hit $112 billion this year.more…
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• Aptera's 'never-charge' solar car has us feeling all sorts of skepticism - Roadshow

  09-12-2020 18:43
  
  An electric car that runs exclusively on solar power? That... poses some big hurdles.
  
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• Starlink competitor OneWeb to offer satellite broadband next year - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:34
  
  The new head of the troubled SpaceX rival says it's running just about a year behind Elon Musk.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Apple developing series based on the novel 'Dark Matter'

  09-12-2020 18:33 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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• Next-gen SpaceX Starship rocket could still take first big flight this week - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:30
  
  The era of short hops could be ending as Elon Musk's SN8 prototype for transporting Earthings to Mars and the moon plans to get serious air as soon as Wednesday.
  
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• Senate pushes through controversial FCC confirmation - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:27
  
  The Republican-led Senate voted to install a new FCC commissioner, which could slow down Democrats' plans to reinstate net neutrality under the Biden administration.
  
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• Xbox cloud game streaming will come to iOS in Spring 2021 with a browser-based solution

  09-12-2020 18:17 via macworld.com
  
  Update 12/09/20: Microsoft has officially announced that its Xbox cloud gaming service will come to iOS and PC in spring 2021. This story has been updated to reflect the official announcement.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 has updated the Xbox app to let you stream games from your own Xbox on the same local network, but you won’t be able t
  
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• Here comes the Google Chrome change that worried ad blocker creators - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:15
  
  Google says it's addressed concerns some Chrome extension developers had with its Manifest v3 technology.
  
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• Microsoft's Surface ANC headphones are on sale for $400 less than Apple AirPods Max - CNET

  09-12-2020 18:04
  
  Originally $350, Microsoft's fancy 'phones can be yours right now for $150. That's a historic low. Plus: Turn an old laptop into a new Chromebook -- for free.
  
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