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Apple Event 2024: Everything announced, including iPhone 16, Apple Watch series 10
Apple's Sept. 2024 event promised a new iPhone, Apple Watch, and much more. We've got everything announced at the tech giant's marquee event.
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3 SEO Trends Every CEO Should Know
AI has caused many changes in SEO. Here's how the changes are impacting your online visibility and what you can do to maximize your business growth.
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Apple’s new iOS 18 Web Eraser might let you pick which parts of a website to block
Apple will bring new AI features to Safari on iPhone and Mac, including a Web Eraser ad-blocker feature - here's how it might work.
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Report: Apple actively developing foldable clamshell iPhone prototypes, folding 8-inch iPad
Apple is persevering with foldable iPhone designs, according to a new report by The Information. The publication says Apple has...
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X is rolling out audio and video calls to Android
Elon Musk's own social network X is rolling out the ability to make audio and video calls directly from the app to its Android client.
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iOS 17.2 has well over 50 new changes and features, but these five are my favorite [Video]
A walkthrough of my top five features in iOS 17.2, including Journal, setting default alerts, Focus filter for Music, and Sticker Reactions.
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iPhone 15 Pro cinematic video shows the capabilities of the device
A year ago, filmmaker Joey Helms created a stunning example of the video capabilities of the iPhone 14 Pro – and...
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Five important iOS 17 security features coming to your iPhone this month
Here are all the important security and privacy features coming to iPhone with iOS 17, including one that auto-deletes verification codes.
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iPhone 15 Pro Versus iPhone Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have notable differences like price and cameras, so we’re here to help you decide.
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iPhone 15 Pro Rumor Recap: 12 New Features and Changes Expected
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, many new features have been rumored for the Pro and Pro Max models,...
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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman isn’t backing down: our full interview
We interviewed Reddit CEO Steve Huffman about the widespread unrest on the platform in response to its forthcoming API changes.
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AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries faster than ever before
AI and neural networks have greatly sped up astronomers' work, allowing them to work through massive amounts of data thoroughly, which would have been near impossible by human effort alone
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How to Log in to WhatsApp Across Multiple Phones, the Web, and Other Devices
You can now use the same WhatsApp account on two smartphones.
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iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Rumored to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera Like Pro Models
The lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models launching later this year will be equipped with a 48-megapixel rear camera lens, according to Jeff...
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6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use ChatGPT to Save Time
From content creation to customer service, artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT could be a boon for small business owners — if they know how to use them properly.
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Google is reportedly developing a new AI-powered search engine
Google is reportedly “racing” to build an “all-new” AI-powered search engine..
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Twitter stokes confusion as 'verified' drama continues
Twitter's handling of legacy verified and Twitter Blue users continues to shift after a number of developments over the weekend..
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SpaceX rolls out rocket for NASA's Crew-6 astronaut launch (photos)
The Falcon 9 rocket and its Crew Dragon Endeavour will launch on Monday, Feb. 27.
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Instagram is killing live shopping in March, will focus on ads instead | TechCrunch
Instead of pushing live commerce, Instagram will now focus on advertising as one of the main ways people discover businesses and shop on Instagram.
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Microsoft and Google are about to Open an AI battle
Microsoft and Google are both holding AI press events this week. With rumors of Bing getting ChatGPT and Google building a rival, the two tech giants are on course to butt heads again.
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Change this iPhone setting to thwart thieves who might steal your phone
iPhone thieves will try to enable Airplane Mode on the device - here’s how to block Control Center access right now.
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10 AI Predictions For 2023
2023 will be a huge year for the field of artificial intelligence.
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iPhone vs Android: Which is better for photography?
Want to know who makes the best smartphones for photographers? Amy Davies discovers whether the Android or iPhone camera is the better option.
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This Hidden Netflix Hack Will Give You a Way Better Selection of Movies and Shows - CNET
Netflix's secret codes will give your streaming experience a much-needed refresh.
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Apple's radical iPhone 15 redesign could ditch buttons entirely
Are we moving closer to the first 'seamless' iPhone design?
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Why is Star Trek-style teleportation still elusive?
Why is Star Trek-style teleportation still elusive?Dream of teleportation has been dominating science since the 1990s though progress has been limited
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iOS 16.1 Features: Everything New in iOS 16.1
Apple today released iOS 16.1 to the public after a little over a month of beta testing, adding essential new features to the iOS 16 operating system...
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Apple's iPhone 14 is much more than an iPhone 13s
Some people say the iPhone 14 is practically an iPhone 13, but that’s not the case: It’s an upgraded iPhone 13 Pro with a great price.
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Facebook warns 1 million users whose logins were stolen by scam mobile apps
402 malicious apps plagued Apple and Google’s stores.
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Here’s How to Use Google's New Privacy Tool to Scrub Your Personal Info From Search Results
The search engine's new Results About You tool makes it easier to keep your email and physical address from being seen online.
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TikTok and others scrape your data, whether you use their apps or not
According to a Consumer Reports (CR) investigation published last week, TikTok has been planting trackers called "pixels" on hundreds of websites. Partnering with security firm Disconnect, CR...
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Starlink speeds have slowed as more people sign up, report shows
The satellite internet service provider is adding customers around the globe, but its growing popularity is impacting its performance.
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3 essential abilities AI is missing
As the AI community puts a growing focus and resources toward data-driven, deep learning–based approaches, experts warn that what seems to be a human-like performance is, in fact, a shallow imitation that misses key components of intelligence.
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Apple Has Big News Coming Next Month. Here's What We Expect
Apple's next iPhone event will take place on September 7, but it's expected to announce a lot more than just the iPhone 14 in the coming weeks. Here's what to expect.
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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs that allows hackers to access devices
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
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iOS 16 beta 5 brings the battery percentage back - here’s how to remove it
iOS 16 beta 5 brings back the battery percentage to the status bar - here’s how to remove it if you hate it.
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The Best Drones for Every Budget
Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.
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Apple releases first iOS 15.6 and macOS 12.5 public beta for testing - 9to5Mac
One day after seeding iOS 15.6 beta 1 to developers, Apple is now releasing the public beta version to users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. Alongside the first public beta of iOS 15.6, Apple is also making available the new versions of tvOS
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New report confirms Apple is testing iPhones with USB-C ports
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is testing USB-C iPhones, backing up recent rumors from other sources.
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Elon Musk will owe Twitter $1 billion if he can't secure financing
Musk offered to buy the company at $54.20 per share and take it private.
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Apple’s still not catching scammy apps, and this time they’re on the Mac
More apps that try to trick you into subscriptions.
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Apple Cuts iPhone SE Production, Report Says
The decision is said to be the result of lesser than expected demand for the new iPhone SE.
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Apple Music, App Store and Other Apple Services Again Experiencing Outage [Update: Fixed] - MacRumors
Apple's services and apps appear to be experiencing yet another outage, with complaints on Twitter about problems with Apple Maps, the App Store,...
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DuckDuckGo 'down-ranks' Russian disinformation. The search engine's users are not happy.
Is DuckDuckGo turning on its users, or did they misunderstand the search engine to begin with?
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The 7 biggest announcements from Apple’s Peek Performance event
Apple’s latest event showed off new Mac Studio products for prosumers and a more powerful version of its custom CPU, the M1 Ultra. Plus a new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and MLB for Apple TV Plus.
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What to expect from Apple’s event on Tuesday: A budget iPhone and more
The launch will be livestreamed from Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
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Elon Musk warns to use Starlink 'with caution' in Ukraine
As a non-Russian communications system, the Starlink satellite internet service has a "high" probability of being targeted during the ongoing Russian invasion, Musk said.
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Hidden iPhone trick lets you take photos without even touching your phone
If you're looking to get the most out of your iPhone, there's a great iPhone trick that will allow you to take a picture without even touching your device.
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Twitter officially launches labels to identify the â€good bots’ | TechCrunch
Twitter last fall introduced a new label that would allow what it calls the “good bots” on its service to identify themselves. While the word “bot” can often have a negative connotation, Twitter noted there were useful bots, too, which were automatically
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Amazon's New A.I. Tool Will Launch for the Super Bowl, But It Could Change Much More Than Football
Artificial intelligence technology that can measure quarterback play is expected to have applications across a variety of workplaces.
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Scientists are developing interactive holograms you can touch and feel
An immersive, realistic 3D holographic projection of a complete environment that you could interact with and even touch may soon be here.
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How to Fix Your iPhone (2022): Simple Solutions for Common iPhone Problems | WIRED
Battery not holding a charge? Wi-Fi woes? We break down ways to solve almost any issue you can think of.
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Simple trick makes your iPhone lightning-fast again if it’s been slowing down lately
If your iPhone has been running slower than usual, this tip could help improve your iPhone speed drastically.
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Foldable iPhone in the works, but no release date coming soon
According to a leaker, Apple is working on foldable iPhone prototypes, but a release date could still be years away.
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The Best New Apple Products We're Expecting this Year
All the rumors that are already swirling about the Cupertino company's upcoming 2022 releases.Â
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Apple just released a bunch of iPhone security updates, and wow
You should really update. Like, now.
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Data labeling will fuel the AI revolution | VentureBeat
Labeling data for AI using the right techniques helps companies make better decisions and has a measurable impact on business success.
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You're likely being tracked by Google. Turn off these settings to stop it - CNET
Google stores your location and data history when you use any of its apps. We'll show you how to turn off tracking for good.
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Miffed security researcher finds way to get Apple talking, drops three iOS vulnerabilities
Almost six months after reporting the first vulnerability to Apple, a security researcher has gone public to reopen lines of communication with Apple.
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Here's the Best Way to Transfer Data From Your Old iPhone to a New iPhone 13
If you've got a new iPhone 13 to replace your current iPhone, there are a few ways you can migrate your data across to the new device. You can...
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8 last-minute iPhone 13 leaks that just spoiled Apple's California streaming event
On the eve of Apple’s iPhone 13 event, is there anything we don’t already know? New leaks just gave us even more details on the cameras, storage (1TB!), and more.
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There's a hidden iPhone app that doesn't appear on your home screen
Did you know the iPhone has a code scanner? It's a secret app in iOS 14 and iOS 15, and we'll show you how to find it on your iPhone now.
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Everything New in iOS 15 Beta 3: New Safari Search, Address Bar Relocation and Reload
Apple today released the third betas of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, and the company is continuing to refine the suite of new features that are coming in...
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Here's Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2021
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, new Health app and privacy features, and much, much more.
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iOS 14.6 brings new tricks. Here are all the best iPhone and iPad features to try
Apple just released iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, which boosts an already great bundle of tricks with even more features for your iPhone and iPad.
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Stop Calling the iPad Pro a Laptop Replacement. It's Much More Than That
The 2021 iPad Pro finally answers the question of whether it can replace your laptop, but the answer might not be what you think.
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Researchers Create Free-Floating Animated Holograms That Bring Us One Step Closer to Star Trek's Holodecks
Back in 2018, researchers from Brigham Young University demonstrated a device called an Optical Trap Display that used lasers to create free-floating holographic images that don’t need a display. That same team is now demonstrating a new technique that al
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Why Almost No One Is Getting the Fastest Form of 5G
A new report shows that US mobile customers are tapping into the technology’s speediest networks less than 1 percent of the time.
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iOS 14.5 arrives this week. 2 reasons you should wait to update your iPhone or iPad
Being an early adopter of iOS 14.5 or any new software doesn't always pay off. Here's what you need to know.
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Here’s everything Apple announced at its â€Spring Loaded’ event today
It’s Apple event day! From tweaks to the Apple Card to all new iMacs and iPads, Apple crammed this one-hour event with news. Don’t have time to sit down and click through every last announcement? We’ve slimmed it down to just the key points for maximum sk
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Here’s why iPhone 11 owners should download iOS 14.5 as soon they can
Apple’s iOS update output has increased substantially in recent years, with four major updates coming to iOS 11, five to iOS 12, and seven to iOS 13. We’re now four updates into iOS 14,…
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A huge new hacking threat was just discovered
"You have the watches," goes a famous quote with different variations throughout history but most recently attributed to a captured Taliban commander, "but we have the time.
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Apple employees knew that if Steve Jobs turned off his iPhone, it meant one thing – BGR
Most of us, when we think of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, probably fixate on the stereotype of him as a detail-obsessed quasi-workaholic, whose near-mania when it came to the seemingly tiniest details brought about world-changing products like the iP
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Google AI manager resigns following controversial firings of two top researchers - The Verge
Samy Bengio is quitting just months after star AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru was fired. Her co-lead on the ethical AI team, Margaret Mitchell, was terminated in February.
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Here’s more fodder for the Apple vs. Android debate – BGR
Ahead of Apple CEO Tim Cook participating in an interview with The New York Times' Kara Swisher released on Monday -- an interview which generated tons of news headlines, thanks to Cook discussing everything from Facebook to Parler, Elon Musk, privacy, iO
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iPhone 13 is going to be worth the wait: All the major upgrades we're looking forward to
There's a lot of iPhone 13 speculation already, and if Apple delivers on these rumored features, we're in for a treat.
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iOS 14.5 brings new Siri voices to your iPhone and iPad. Here's how you can use them
Tired of talking to the same ol' Siri? iOS 14.5 gives you more options for a total of four.
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Hidden iPhone Tips and Tricks That Will Make You an iOS Expert
Apple's iOS is a pretty user-friendly mobile operating system, but there's plenty of hidden power under the hood. These tips will help you become a true iPhone guru.
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A new Android spyware masquerades as a â€system update’ – TechCrunch
The malware can take complete control of a victim's device.
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Zoom Escaper lets you sabotage your own meetings with audio problems, crying babies, and more - The Verge
Had enough Zoom meetings? Free app Zoom Escaper will help you self-sabotage your next video call with audio problems and sound effects. Choose from crying babies, construction noises, unwanted echoes, and more to gift yourself with a reason to drop the ca
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Apple must face consumer privacy lawsuit in open court, judge rules
Apple has been denied an effort to move a consumer privacy lawsuit to private arbitration today. The case involves customer complaints against Apple and T-Mobile over iMessage and FaceTime not being as secure as they’re marketed. Reported by Bloomberg, th
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Apple releases important iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch security patches | TechCrunch
The tech giant said the security updates are "important" and are "recommended for all users."
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How to Delete Your Old Online Accounts (and Why You Should)
You’ve probably signed up for a lot of online services that you no longer use. Most of those accounts probably still exist, and they likely contain a mix of your personal data, identity details, and credit card numbers. Don’t leave juicy targets lying aro
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Voice assistants enable enterprise automation, CRM, and data intelligence | VentureBeat
During the pandemic, enterprise users are increasingly adopting voice assistant technologies to accelerate workloads.
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Facebook will pay $650 million to settle class action suit centered on Illinois privacy law | TechCrunch
Facebook was ordered to pay $650 million Friday for running afoul of an Illinois law designed to protect the state’s residents from invasive privacy practices. That law, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), is a powerful state measure that’s trip
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Microsoft: Now you can turn a Word doc into a visual PowerPoint presentation
Microsoft's AI can turn your text-based Word document into an online PowerPoint presentation with images.
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How to stop your emails from being tracked - The Verge
One of the basic steps you can take to avoid trackers is to stop your email from automatically loading images since that’s where the majority of these pixels hide.
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The best features to look forward to in Apple’s iOS 14.5 update
Apple is introducing exciting new features with iOS 14.5 including Face ID compatibility while wearning a mask and default music service choice for Siri
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The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
A VPN won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but it can help make you a less tempting target for hackers.
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Apple’s next iOS 14 beta will begin forcing developers to ask for permission to track you - The Verge
Apple’s planned privacy feature requiring developers ask iOS device owners for permission to track them for ad targeting is at last going live in the next iOS 14 beta, with a planned full release some time this spring for non-beta users. Called App Tracki
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Apple faces yet another lawsuit over throttling iPhones - The Verge
A consumer advocacy group in Europe has filed the latest lawsuit against Apple saying the company intentionally throttled older iPhones in Italy. The suit seeks €60 million in compensation, about €60 per device.
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Facebook spent more on lobbying than any other Big Tech company in 2020
Tech companies disclosed their lobbying spending for the fourth quarter late Thursday night, revealing big swings in spending from 2019 to 2020.
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YouTube launches hashtag landing pages to all users | TechCrunch
YouTube is embracing the hashtag. The company has been quietly working on a new feature that allows users to better discover content using hashtags — either by clicking on a hashtag on YouTube or by typing in a hashtag link directly. Before, these actions
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Yes, You Can Still Use WhatsApp—But Change These 3 Critical Settings First
While you don't need to quit WhatsApp—you do need to make these changes now...
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Your phone’s home screen can hold more than just apps. Here’s what else you should add.
You spend a lot of each day staring at your phone's home screen, so it better be a good one.
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Amazon to drop Parler from its web hosting service, citing violent posts
Amazon plans to suspend Parler's account on Sunday at 11:59PM PST.
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'TV Remote' turns your iPhone into a universal control for TVs
TV Remote app lets you use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control for Smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Hitachi, Toshiba, Sharp, and more.
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Apple’s entire iPhone 13 lineup might get a massive camera upgrade
The iPhone 13 leaks are already piling up even though the new year has barely begun, with the latest report suggesting that Apple is giving the camera a big upgrade across the entire iPhone 13 lineup.
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Apple car will launch later than we thought, report claims
A new report Apple might not launch its rumored electric, self-driving car before 2025-2027, and possibly even later than that.
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There Are Thousands More SolarWinds Hacks Waiting to Happen
The recent SolarWinds hack represents several massive failures of leadership, policy, and cybersecurity procedure and is a warning that the worst may be yet to come.
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Apple’s Massive iPhone 13 Upgrades Suddenly Confirmed
New changes Apple's next-generation iPhones have been revealed, and you will like them a lot...
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Starting Sunday, cable companies can no longer â€rent’ you the router you already own - The Verge
Frontier was charging $10 a month for absolutely nothing
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iOS 14 problems: here's how to fix the most common iPhone glitches in iOS 14.2
iOS 14 introduced a ton of new features, and a bunch of gnarly bugs, too – here's all the problems we've seen, along with any fixes or workarounds to solve them.
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Apple might have one final hardware surprise in store for 2020 – BGR
Apple might be preparing to announce a new product on Tuesday, December 8th. A leaked memo reveals that Apple is telling technicians to prepare for AppleCare-related changes next Tuesday at 5:30 a.m. PT. Apple last this request right before the iPhone 12
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The No-Code Movement Means Anyone Can Be a Tech Founder
No engineering background required.
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Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now - The Verge
If you’re looking for a deal on AirPods, be it the second-generation AirPods with a wireless charging case or Apple’s AirPods Pro truly wireless earbuds with noise cancellation, we’ve pulled together the best sale prices.
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If you see your password on this list, change it as soon as possible – BGR
NordPass released a list of the 200 most common passwords of the year 2020 this week. Most of the passwords on this list also appeared on the 2019 list, and a vast majority of them can be cracked by a hacker in less than a second.
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RIP Google Music, one of the company’s last examples of generosity | TechCrunch
Google Music is dead, and with it one of the few remaining connections I have to the company that doesn’t feel like a gun to my head. The service, now merged haphazardly with YouTube Music, recalled the early days of Google, when they sometimes just made
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Apple releases iOS 14.2 with new emoji and wallpapers, HomePod Intercom support, more
After releasing the Release Candidate version last week, iOS 14.2 is now available to all iPhone users. Apple has also released iPadOS 14.2 as well as iOS 12.4.9 for older devices. iOS 14.2 includes a variety of changes and new features, including over 10
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The 5 Biggest Cloud Computing Trends In 2021
Cloud computing has been a lifeline for companies during the global pandemic in 2020. Here we look at the five most important trends in cloud computing everyone should know about.
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iPhone sales fell 20% ahead of iPhone 12 launch, but Apple isn't worried
Company executives expect dramatic increases in sales this holiday season. But questions remain about the impact the coronavirus might have.
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Apple search crawler activity could signal a Google competitor, or a bid to make Siri a one-stop-shop | TechCrunch
Encouraged by the spate of antitrust activity brewing in both the Justice Department and on Capitol Hill, Apple may be developing a search competitor to Google, according to a report in the Financial Times. That would be a move ripe with irony as the push
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iPhone 12 vs. Pro and Pro Max: The features that might convince you to go Pro
Do you really need an iPhone 12 "Pro" model or is the regular iPhone 12 enough?
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The HomePod Mini fail: How Apple got almost everything wrong
If Apple wants me to replace all of my speakers, it needs to offer a complete entertainment system package, not just a connected speaker for listening to music. Apple TV, where are you?
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Here’s everything Apple announced at its “Hi, Speed” iPhone event today | TechCrunch
Just shy of one month after their last event, Apple was back today with another one. Everyone had a pretty good feeling this would be the one where they announced this year’s new iPhone… instead, Apple announced four new iPhones, plus a new HomePod for go
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The Surprising Link Between Star Wars' Stormtroopers and Apple's Earbuds
Apple’s sleek white earbuds look suspiciously similar to Star Wars' stormtrooper uniforms—and it’s not a coincidence.
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Amazon’s 5 best Apple deals ahead of tomorrow’s iPhone 12 event – BGR
After a delay of about a month, Apple will finally take the wraps off its new iPhone 12 series lineup on Tuesday. Amazon is hosting several big Apple sales ahead of tomorrow's event. Highlights include AirPods Pro for $199, AirPods 2 for $124.
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The 7 biggest announcements from Google’s Pixel 5 event - The Verge
Google just wrapped up its hardware event where it debuted the Pixel 5, the Pixel 4A 5G, a new Chromecast with the Google TV interface, and the Nest Audio speaker. Here are all of the big moments you might have missed.
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Apple Watch Series 6 review – TechCrunch
When it comes to smartwatches, it’s Apple against the world. It’s not that there aren’t plenty of other products to choose from — it’s more that the company has just utterly dominated the space to such a point that any other device is relegated
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Scientists found a way to detect coronavirus infections in 10 seconds – BGR
Coronavirus testing is done using PCR tests that analyze the contents of a nasal swab, making screening campaigns cumbersome in certain situations. Researchers have found a way to improve the time it takes to detect COVID-19 patients: Dogs trained to snif
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Apple Buys Startup That Creates Radio-Like Stations for Podcasts
Apple Inc. acquired a startup that makes listening to podcasts more like tuning into radio stations, seeking to improve its service amid growing competition from Spotify Technology SA.
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How to make the most of iOS 14 widgets and iPhone home screen customization | TechCrunch
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iOS 14: What developers need to know | VentureBeat
Not sure what to expect when iOS 14 releases, or what you and your team should be doing to prepare? This guide will help game studios prepare.
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Apple’s new App Store rules carve out loopholes for xCloud, Stadia, and more - The Verge
Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines, adding new clarifications as to whether streaming game services like xCloud and Stadia are allowed, along with new rules for in-app purchases for email services like Hey and digital fitness classes.
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The 11 Best New Features in Android 11
Google's newest version of its mobile operating system adds small but helpful improvements. If you have a Pixel phone, you can download it today.
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Apple to let app developers offer free or discounted subscriptions via offer codes - The Verge
Apple will soon let developers offer discounts for their apps or services via unique offer codes. Developers will be able to distribute these one-time use codes to offer free or discounted pricing for their in-app subscriptions
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Here's the Real Reason You Miss the Nokia 3310 | WIRED
The iconic mobile phone, which turns 20 years old, was an all-timer—and a reminder of less-connected times.
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Slack has fixed a major vulnerability in its desktop app
In the current age of remote working, more people are relying on team collaboration tools and Slack is one of the top services in the category. A security vulnerability in the service's desktop app, which is now fixed, could have…
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Apple Purges Thousands of Unlicensed Games from China App Store
Apple Inc. removed more than 30,000 apps, 90% of them games, from its iPhone App Store in China on Saturday, Qimai Research Institute said.
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Rapid Prototyping to Speed Up Developing Your Startup App Idea
Prototyping can de-risk product development by providing entrepreneurs with key insights to build an app that customers need and will buy.
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iPhone 12 release date, leaks, price and what we know
A new iPhone is almost here, and it's almost certainly four versions of the iPhone 12. Here's everything you need to know.
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Permission for tracking in iOS 14 creates clash with advertisers
Apple and the ad industry are once again in conflict, as ad associations object to the way iOS 14 seeks user permission for tracking ...
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Microsoft Edge completely takes over your PC on startup
Microsoft Edge seemed like a good thing originally, but now that it's rolling out widely, users are infuriated at what first happens at startup.
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The Reason Apple iPads Don't Have Calculators
Apple's iPad is a versatile computing device that has pretty much anything a user could ever want—except a standard calculator. Here's why.
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No charger or EarPods with iPhone 12, confirms reliable leaker - 9to5Mac
A leaker with a solid track-record has backed reports that the iPhone 12 will ship with no charger or EarPods, reducing costs for Apple and enabling ...
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6 truths about your phone's battery life: All about overcharging, overheating, fast charging
What does a fast charger do to your phone's battery over time? How can you help extend your battery's life? We spoke to experts. Here's what we learned.
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Former Intel engineer reveals the truth about the Mac’s switch to Apple Silicon
Apple’s long-rumored switch from Intel chips to Apple Silicon is the biggest Mac shake-up in years. Now, an Intel engineer has revealed exactly why it happened.
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iOS 14 release date, beta, features and supported iPhones | TechRadar
iOS 14 was just confirmed at WWDC 2020 – these are all the features confirmed so far.
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Spotify could be working to add music videos to its app | TechRadar
Code hidden in the current Spotify app suggests a music video feature could be on the way – but it might never see the light of day.
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Adobe Flash will finally die on December 31, 2020
There was a time when Flash made the web a more vibrant and fun place by providing easy access to games and video content. There was even a brief time
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Rumor: Apple making folding iPhone with separate but 'seamless' screens
As if a supposed leak of iPhone 12 molds today wasn’t enough, another big rumor about upcoming Apple devices has surfaced: The company apparently is apparently working on a foldable iPhone with two separate but â€fairly continuos’ panels. The rumor comes c
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Apple Will Reveal ARM Chip Overhaul for Mac at WWDC 2020
Extensive rumors claim Apple will switch from Intel to ARM processors in its future Macs. That change now seems imminent: it will happen at WWDC in mid-June.
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Google just banned an Indian app that helps remove Chinese apps from your phone – BGR
Remove China Apps, a popular app made in India was just pulled from the Google Play Store for violating Google’s Deceptive Behavior Policy. The move is the latest episode in the escalating China vs. India conflict that included skirmishes at the Himalay
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Google to make quality of "page experience" a ranking factor in Search results
It's part of a long list of actions Google has taken to force publishers to deliver better experiences for users.
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Amazon Prime Video releases Zoom backgrounds for 'Fleabag,' 'Maisel,' and more
Amazon Prime Video created Zoom backgrounds for fan-favorite shows like "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Fleabag," and more.
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How to Use Spotify's New Group Sessions Feature | Digital Trends
Spotify is testing out a Group Sessions feature, which allows premium users in the same vicinity share DJ duties for shared playlists.
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Microsoft now blocks reply-all email storms to end our inbox nightmares - The Verge
Microsoft is adding a reply-all email storm block feature to Exchange Online and Office 365. It’s designed to stop people from replying to big email threads and clogging up inboxes and email servers.
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Zoom vs. Google Meet vs. Facebook's Messenger Rooms: Which is the right video chat app for you?
No video call app is perfect, but one of these might fit your needs more than the others.
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To fight COVID-19, your iPhone will share medical info during emergency calls
If you haven’t filled out the Health app’s Medical ID feature, there’s no better time.
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Here’s why an affordable 5G iPhone is the only right move for Apple | VentureBeat
Apple is supposedly planning an entry-level 5G iPhone at an aggressive price point. There are good reasons this should happen, and China is one of them.
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Smartphone shipments dropped 13% globally, and COVID-19 is to blame | TechCrunch
We knew it was going to be bad — but not necessarily “lowest level since 2013” bad. As Apple was busy reporting its earnings, Canalys just dropped some of its own figures — and they’re not pretty. After two quarters of much-needed growing, the global smar
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LinkedIn has an AI to help make you better at job interviews | Engadget
If you’re searching for a job during these challenging times, LinkedIn might be able to help. Microsoft’s social network has unveiled AI-powered tools that can help you both meet potential employers and prepare for any tricky interview questions.
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Apple is making it easier to unlock your iPhone since everyone's wearing masks now
Apple is making it easier to unlock your iPhone since everyone’s wearing masks now
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The Real Reason Apple Made the iPhone SE So Cheap
Over the past few years, Apple has methodically pivoted its business strategy away from getting you to replace your iPhone as frequently as possible. Instead, it’s maximizing the money it makes in a…
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Our 14 favorite gadgets and hacks for working at home - The Verge
We asked the staff of The Verge what they’ve been using to make their work-at-home situations more practical, more pleasant, or simply more possible.
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Amazon's AI uses a microphone array to localize multiple speakers in a room | VentureBeat
A team of Amazon researchers proposes a machine learning model that's able to localize multiple sound sources from microphone data alone.
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WhatsApp will soon allow up to eight participants in a group call
WhatsApp currently allows only up to four people in a group voice or video call, but that number will soon be increased to eight.
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Apple strongly denies that iPhone Mail vulnerabilities have been exploited
A security company which discovered iPhone Mail vulnerabilities claimed that they have been 'widely exploited' in real-world attacks. Apple has now denied
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Zoom just got a killer feature to beat every video call app
Zoom calls are about to give the video conferencing service a serious edge over Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams with real-time meeting transcription.
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Why You Shouldn’t Charge Your MacBook Pro From The Left-Hand Side
A new piece of research claims that plugging in a MacBook Pro charger on the left-hand side of the device can cause the laptop to run hot, potentially affecting its performance
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WhatsApp is addressing group video-calling limitations to better compete with Zoom | VentureBeat
WhatsApp is reportedly making a number of changes to its messaging app to to assert its place as a group video-calling hub.
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AI indicates which symptoms might be leading indicators of COVID-19 | VentureBeat
An AI-assisted study conducted by researchers at startup Nference and the Mayo Clinic found that certain symptoms might be leading indicators of COVID-19.
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iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11 comparison: Which new iPhone should you buy?
Apple's iPhone SE for 2020 is $300 cheaper than the baseline iPhone 11. Here's what you get (and don't get) for that price.
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Google is now listing COVID-19 testing centers in search results
The listings are part of a new "Testing" tab that appears in search results.
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How to Lock Down What Websites Can Access on Your Computer | WIRED
If you're not careful, websites can grab all kinds of permissions you don't realize or intend. Take back control in your browser.
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Is 5G Dangerous? We Asked an Expert | Digital Trends
There's plenty of consumer anxiety about radiofrequency (RF) radiation used on 5G networks. But is it based in reality? We asked experts to find out the truth.
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Apple is gathering data from Apple Maps to show how well people are social distancing
Apple said it wants to help public health authorities and governments figure out whether social distancing guidelines are being followed but that it won't infringe on any individual's privacy.
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NASA’s asteroid probe is rehearsing for its most dangerous move yet
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe is about to perform its most daring maneuver yet. In a rehearsal for the sample-gathering act planned for later this year, the spacecraft will carry out an exercise that will bring it closer to the asteroid Bennu than ever
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Zoom admits some calls were routed through China by mistake | TechCrunch
The company said it's fixed the issue, but won't say how many users are affected.
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Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues
Zoom is giving itself 90 days to fix the problems that have been raised recently
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14 hidden iPhone and iPad gems: Screenshots, trackpad, better battery charging
Apple's lesser-known features like improved screenshots and a new volume indicator that make the iPhone and iPad infinitely appealing.
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Zoom's iOS app is sending your data to Facebook, because privacy is a myth
Zoom’s video conferencing app has grown more popular than ever lately, while people are staying home to flatten the curve. But you should know that there’s a major privacy concern with the service. Last night, Vice reported that Zoomâ€s iOS app is nonconse
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The new iPad Pro isn’t a laptop replacement. It’s better than that
This new batch of iPad Pros finally shows that the tablet approaching its full potential
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The CDC launches a â€coronavirus self-checker’ bot called Clara for people in the United States | TechCrunch
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduced a bot over the weekend to help people make decisions about what to do if they have potential symptoms of COVID-19. Called Clara, the “coronavirus self-checker” was created in partnership with
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6 Amazon Echo settings you won't regret changing
Whether you've had your Amazon Echo for days, months or years, you'll want to update these settings right now.
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Twitter makes working from home mandatory for employees around the world in response to COVID-19 | TechCrunch
After “strongly encouraging” it earlier this month, Twitter said today that working from home is now mandatory for all employees around the world due to COVID-19 concerns. In announcement, the company said “we understand this is an unprecedented step, but
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SXSW Lays Off a Third of Its Staff After Coronavirus Cancellation
The cancellation of this year’s annual South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, due to the global coronavirus pandemic has hit its organizing body hard, with dozens of employees let go on Monday.
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SXSW canceled due to coronavirus after Austin declares â€local disaster’
SXSW was canceled after a string of high-profile cancellations including Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
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Twitter starts testing its own version of Stories, called â€Fleets,’ which disappear after 24 hours
Twitter is testing its own version of Stories. The company announced today it will begin to trial a new sharing format called “Fleets,” starting in Brazil, which will let users post ephemeral content to its social network for the first time. Unlike Tweets
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Facebook brings its 3D photos feature to users with single-camera phones
Facebook first showed off its 3D photos back in 2018, and shared the technical details behind it a month later. But unless you had one of a handful of phones with dual cameras back then (when they weren't so common), you couldn't make your own. Today an u
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Researchers propose AI that improves the quality of any video
In a preprint paper, researchers propose an AI framework for transforming low-quality videos into high-resolution, high-framerate footage.
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Inside the Seething Boardroom Drama That Poisoned HQ Trivia
The app was America’s favorite gameshow until a toxic culture and co-founder feuding drove it off the air. Now, the CEO wants to bring it back.
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22 New Features & Changes for iPhone in iOS 13.4
So far, iOS 13's major point updates have all been pretty exciting for iPhone. We've seen iOS 13.1, 13.2, and 13.3 come and go, offering more than 60 new features and changes combined to that very first version of iOS 13. While iOS 13.3.1 was a minor upda
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How â€The Mandalorian’ and ILM invisibly reinvented film and TV production | TechCrunch
“The Mandalorian” was a pretty good show. On that most people seem to agree. But while a successful live-action Star Wars TV series is important in its own right, the way this particular show was made represents a far greater change, perhaps the most impo
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New iPhone Exclusive Reveals Surprise Apple Release Decision
Apple's first new iPhone of 2020 may be a big surprise...
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The 'Robo Revenge' App Makes It Easy to Sue Robocallers | WIRED
Mac malware, a Bitcoin mixer, and more of the week's top security news.
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Apple Music now groups different versions of the same albums - The Verge
Apple Music has tweaked the way it organizes different versions of the same album. Now, if you tap on an album in Apple Music, any alternate versions will appear below the tracklist in a section called "Other Versions."
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Apple Music now groups different versions of the same albums - The Verge
Apple Music has tweaked the way it organizes different versions of the same album. Now, if you tap on an album in Apple Music, any alternate versions will appear below the tracklist in a section called "Other Versions."
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If Apple’s 5G iPhone plans are still fluid, it’s in for quite a ride
A new report claims that Apple's still tinkering with antenna options for its 5G iPhones, which if accurate could lead to last-minute cellular speed issues.
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iOS 13.4 May Allow iPhone, Apple Watch to Serve as Car Keys
The CarKey API, spotted by 9to5Mac in the first iOS 13.4 beta, will allow iPhone and Apple Watch owners to use the devices as car keys for compatible vehicles.
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This Vehicle Has No Side-View Mirrors—and It's Legal | WIRED
Self-driving startup Nuro is the first company to win an exemption from federal safety requirements. It won't be the last.
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How to secure your WhatsApp account from social hacking
It’s easy to secure your WhatsApp account with a six-digit PIN, so we’d suggest setting one up as soon as you get the chance. Then, if your SMS code ever falls into the wrong hands, they won’t be able to sign in to your account.
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6 clever Gmail tricks to cut down on regret, frustration and spam
Gmail can help you keep both your inbox and your reputation clean by giving you control over what goes out and what comes in to your Gmail account.
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This brilliant hidden iPhone feature shows one of iOS’s biggest advantages over Android – BGR
Younger smartphone fans might not have even been using a cell phone long enough to realize this, but there actually was a time in the smartphone industry before Apple's iOS platform and Google's Android platform dominated the industry.
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Behold: The foldable iPhone of your dreams
With rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 series starting to pick up, we’ve been learning new tidbits about the phones every week. We know the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPh…
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An Apple store Genius shows how the iPad Pro can't replace a PC
Is this truly the post-PC era? The evidence of this man's Apple store visit suggests it hasn't quite arrived yet.
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WhatsApp hidden features: Five tricks that you must know
WhatsApp keeps adding a bevy of features and updates to provide its customers with a smooth messaging experience.Here are some of the best and lesser-known features that you should try out now
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Hackers Are Abusing a Bug in Firefox to Take Over Computers
'We are aware of targeted attacks in the wild abusing this flaw,' Mozilla said in the advisory. It's not clear how the hackers were exploiting the bug, but they likely created a malicious website to trigger the flaw.
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Presenting the Best of CES 2020 finalists!
Here's our list of nominees for all 15 categories.
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TiVo gets into the streaming fight with the new $69 Stream 4K - The Verge
TiVo’s $69.99 TiVo Stream 4K is an HDMI dongle designed to compete with products like the Fire TV, Chromecast, or Roku Streaming Stick. It’ll rely on Sling TV for a DVR feature instead of traditional cable. Otherwise, it seems like a standard Android TV s
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6 hidden Google Maps tricks you need to know - CNET
Don't plan your trip without checking out these tips first.
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The 11 Best Gadgets of 2019 to Get You Excited About 2020
We’re in a pretty stable place right now when it comes to gadgets. For the most part, we’re currently stuck in a cycle of continuous, minute iterations to the same ol’ tech and it’s hard to get excited about that. But the gadgets below didn’t just end up
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The Most Useful Gadgets of 2019 | ZDNet
Usually these end of year gadget listings are dominated by expensive items such as smartphones and monster desktop PCs. This listing is different.
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Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which service is the streaming king?
Spotify is the undisputed king of on-demand music streaming. But Apple Music, now the most popular service in the United States, is hot on its heels. In our Apple Music versus Spotify showdown, we lay out the differences between these streaming behemoths
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Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone in Public USB Ports Without a USB Data Blocker
Public USB ports could be an easy way for hackers to steal your device’s passwords and other important data.
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Not all 5G is the same. An expert breaks it down.
With 5G wireless networks poised to start rolling out in 2020, we chatted with an expert to breakdown the confusing standards and what that means for you.
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Every Google Assistant command to give your Nest speaker or display
From smart speakers and displays to Android phones and even an iPhone app, Google Assistant's list of platforms and skills keeps expanding all the time.
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Facebook Gives Workers a Chatbot to Appease That Prying Uncle - The New York Times
The “Liam Bot” teaches employees what to say if friends or family ask difficult questions about the company over the holidays.
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3 new Apple Maps features you should try now -- and how to use them
These new features help turn Apple Maps from a laughable Google Maps replacement to an app that can stand on its own.
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Lenovo shows off foldable Razr with a fan render (updated)
A video shared today shows the rumored RAZR-like phone folding in half.
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Clicking this link lets you see what Google thinks it knows about you based on your search history — and some of its predictions are eerily accurate
By clicking a link from Google's account settings page, users can find out what the tech giant thinks it knows about them.
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HomePod update adds multi-user support and music handoffs
Apple just made the HomePod considerably more useful for whole households, albeit somewhat later than expected. It accompanied the release of iOS 13.2 with a c...
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Apple's AirPods Pro are $249, add noise cancellation and might actually fit in your ears
The newly designed wireless earbuds​ will be available in stores on Wednesday.
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Facebook trained AI to fool facial recognition systems, and it works on live video
According to VentureBeat, Facebook AI Research (FAIR) has developed a state-of-the-art "de-identification" system that works on video, including even live video. It works by altering key facial features of a video subject in real time using machine learni
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Millions downloaded dozens of Android apps from Google Play that were infected with adware | TechCrunch
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Netflix and HBO shows are getting pirated on this app that's been bankrolled by advertisers such as Pandora, BET+ and TikTok
Underground apps such as TeaTV are showing new release films and HBO shows, and siphoning ad dollars from creators and legit content sites.
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Pixel 4 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: a first look at camera photo samples
Some sample images ahead of a full review
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Steve Jobs Was Wrong About Computers (And We're Paying For It Right Now) | Inc.
Sometimes, entrepreneurs can be taken over by wishful thinking. Even the great ones.
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How to Geotag a Photo in the macOS Photos App
Geotagging allows you to add geographical identification metadata to photographs right in macOS's Photos app – even if your camera didn't. Here's how!
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Amazon’s Prime Video app disappears from the App Store [Updated] – TechCrunch
In what we understand was a “technical issue”, the Amazon Prime Video app disappeared from the Apple App Store, making it unavailable for new downloads or updates to users both on iOS and Apple TV. Twitter users began to tweet to Amazon for he
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Hands-On With the New iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple, Mac, iOS News and Rumors
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Just Upgraded to iOS 13? Start with These 8 Tips
Apple today released iOS 13, the newest version of the software that's designed to run on the iPhone. Apple's yearly software updates always...
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Google Maps just got a brand new feature that goes way beyond navigation – BGR
Google has been adding plenty of new features to Google Maps over the year, most of them meant to improve navigation and commute experiences. The latest feature, however, is a lot more helpful than just providing directions to a new destination.
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YouTube creators are turning the site into a podcast network - The Verge
More YouTube creators are getting into the podcast game, including Ethan Klein, David Dobrik, Joe Rogan, and Marques Brownlee. That means launching new channels dedicated to podcasts is a smart way to capitalize on one content format and turn it into nume
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iPhone 11 Shock As 'All-New' Apple iPhone Revealed
Apple's iPhone 11 looks set to be blown away by this stunning device...
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Another convincing deepfake app goes viral prompting immediate privacy backlash - The Verge
Zao is a new deepfake face-swapping app that’s able to to place your likeness into famous movies and TV shows based off just a single photograph. The app went viral in China over the weekend after releasing on Friday.
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Apple Readies Camera-Focused Pro iPhones, New iPads, Larger MacBook Pro
The iPhone maker is weeks away from revamping its most important products.Â
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Microsoft hires former Siri boss for AI leadership role | VentureBeat
After stints at Apple and Amazon, Bill Stasior is joining Microsoft in a move that will impact the Redmond giant's AI strategies.
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Verizon agrees to sell Tumblr to owner of Wordpress -Â Axios
Yahoo acquired the company in 2013 for $1.1 billion.
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Amazon scientists improve Alexa’s ability to understand context
In a new research paper, Amazon scientists detailed two methods they say improve Alexa's ability to account for command context.
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How to ditch Google Chrome for Firefox
How to break your Google Chrome habit and escape to the loving, privacy-protected embrace of Mozilla's Firefox browser.
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Republicans and Democrats are united in their negative view of tech companies
Americans are less enthusiastic about tech companies than they used to be.
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Video shows why Apple doesn’t allow in-store replacement of swollen batteries - 9to5Mac
Apple carries out a number of iPhone repairs in-store these days, but there is one fault that stores are forbidden from touching, and that’s swollen batteries. There’s just too high a risk that these will be accidentally punctured during disassembly or re
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DoorDash uses a shady tactic that stiffs workers out of some tips and customers are furious
Angry customers urged fellow diners to tip with cash to ensure it gets to the courier, while politicians draft laws meant to enforce transparency.
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The iPhone 11 rumors are starting to take shape - CNET
A real-life look at what Apple's 2019 iPhone could look like, based on the latest rumors, and a detailed look at that camera bump.
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Check out this flying jet board from France's Bastille Day parade
Bastille Day 2019 featured one of the more strange military demonstrations in recent memory: a flying jet board.
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If iGlasses are truly on ice, Apple's 2020 will be dull but lucrative | VentureBeat
Critics often conflate Apple's innovations with success, but in reality, the company's sales aren't as dependent on new product categories as on iteration.
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Samsung CEO admits pushing Galaxy Fold â€before it was ready’
The Samsung Galaxy Fold was supposed to change smartphone form factors forever,
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Microsoft readies Office for virtual desktop services, including Windows Virtual Desktop | ZDNet
Microsoft is adding new features to Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and other Office apps to pave the way for their use in virtualized scenarios, including with Windows Virtual Desktop.
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iOS tip: How to clear your iPhone's RAM and make it faster | ZDNet
Finding that your iPhone is feeling a little slow? Here's a quick and easy trick to help speed it up without having to restart it or delete any apps or data.
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Why Google’s surprise Pixel 4 tease raises the stakes - The Verge
Just one day after we reported on the first Pixel 4 leaks, Google decided to mount a social media hype campaign by literally tweeting out an image of its upcoming Pixel 4. It was a savvy recognition of how the run up to phone launches actually work and an
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Here's how to view, download, and delete your personal information online
Download your personal data from Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and other tech heavies.
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How Ridiculous Is Apple's $1,000 Monitor Stand, Really?
At $5,000, Apple’s new Pro Display XDR definitely ain’t cheap, but with a 32-inch screen, 6K resolution, full HDR support (with a ridiculous peak brightness of 1600 nits), and color reproduction that some are claiming is better than OLED, you can sort of
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Siri gets a better voice and new AirPods and HomePod features | VentureBeat
Apple's Siri got a series of enhancements today including a more expressive voice and the ability to quickly send SMS messages with AirPods.
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iPhone 11 rumors: Price, specs, features and everything else we know - CNET
What will we learn about the next generation iPhone when WWDC starts on June 3?
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Flipboard hacks prompt password resets for millions of users | TechCrunch
Social sharing site and news aggregator Flipboard has reset millions of user passwords after hackers gained access to its systems several times over a nine-month period The company confirmed in a notice Tuesday that the hacks took place between June 2, 20
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Apps Are Using Background App Refresh to Send Data to Tracking Companies
When Background App Refresh is enabled, some iOS apps are using the feature to regularly send data to tracking companies, according to a privacy...
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Interview with Apple's former App Store approval chief offers fascinating insight into the review process - 9to5Mac
A new interview with Apple’s former head of App Store approvals published today by Bloomberg takes an in-depth look at the app review process over the last decade and the team behind it. The wide-ranging conversation covers the early days from 2009, the g
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WhatsApp confirms that ads will start appearing in the app in 2020 – BGR
You know that one episode of Black Mirror where everyone can't even go to sleep without watching an ad that covers their entire bedroom? Well, we're one step closer to that reality today, as Facebook has confirmed that ads will arrive in its app as part o
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Ticketmaster put an end to screenshots with new digital ticket technology | TechCrunch
Ticketmaster is turning to new technology to help fight ticket fraud. The ticketing giant today unveiled its next-generation digital tickets, “Safetix,” which are tied to the ticket holder’s mobile device through an encrypted barcode that automatica
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How the Apple store lost its 'wow' factor | AdAge
Current and former employees say brand building became more important than serving shoppers
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New Bloomberg report leaks dozens of new features coming to iOS 13 – BGR
Apple's upcoming iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max, and iPhone 11R have been leaking left and right over the past few weeks, so they have dominated the conversation among tech enthusiasts.
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Google is making it easier to build Android apps on a Chromebook
At I/O last year, Google announced it was adding Linux support to Chrome OS, a move that made it a lot easier for web and Android developers to use Chromebooks....
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Apple may include USB-C charger and Lightning cable in the box with new iPhones
The faster 18W charger is included in the box with new iPad Pro models.
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Some users unable to download or update App Store apps, faced with endless iTunes terms and conditions prompts - 9to5Mac
Some sizeable number of people are experiencing an issue with the App Store at the moment. On an affected account, when attempting to download a pending app update or a whole new app, users are pre…
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Facebook beats Q1 2019 profit estimates, sets aside $3 billion for privacy penalty | VentureBeat
Facebook blew away Wall Street profit estimates in the first quarter, and set aside $3 billion to cover a settlement with U.S. regulators.
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Lime’s electric scooters will be able to tell when you’re too drunk to ride - The Verge
Lime co-founder and executive chairman Brad Bao chatted with The Verge’s editor-in-chief Nilay Patel and senior transportation reporter Andrew J. Hawkins about what’s next for the e-scooter revolution in this week’s Vergecast interview. Bao discussed how
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Transform your smartphone into a mini TV with this $17 device
Watching videos on your phone doesn't have to be a downgrade.
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Google dissolves AI ethics board just one week after forming it - The Verge
Google today disclosed that it has dissolved a short-lived, external advisory board designed to monitor its use of artificial intelligence, following a week of controversy regarding the company’s selection of members. The decision, reported first today
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Report: Apple to release three OLED iPhones in 2020, featuring new screen sizes from 5.42- to 6.67-inches
According to Digitimes this morning, Apple is laying the groundwork in the supply chain to launch three new iPhones in 2020 featuring OLED displays. The current flagship lineup offers OLED screens …
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Lyft closes up 9% on first day of trading | TechCrunch
Pink confetti fell from the ceiling Friday as Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer celebrated their company’s IPO. The stock offering was a bona fide success, with shares selling for $87.24 apiece Friday morning — 21 percent higher than Lyft�
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Apple sells wireless charging AirPods, cancels charger days later | TechCrunch
“Works with AirPower mat”. Apparently not. It loooks to me like Apple doesn’t treat customers with the same “high standard” of care it apparently reserves for its hardware quality. Nine days after launching its $199 wireless charging AirPods hea
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Apple opens a beta test for its new TV app and subscriptions
You can get your first glimpse of channels and "For You" recommendations in Apple TV betas.
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With facial recognition, shoplifting may get you banned in places you've never been - CNET
There are hundreds of stores using facial recognition -- none that have any rules or standards to prevent abuse.
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Apple Accidentally Reveals Radical New iPhone Upgrade
Apple has accidentally leaked its most long-awaited iPhone upgrade ever...
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Apple's streaming service is 'a game changer,' to add 100 million users in 3 years, Wedbush says
Wedbush Securities is particularly bullish on Apple's move into streaming, estimating 100 million users in just three years.
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Apple left another big macOS security hole open for 90 days, Google says
Apple's memory management system is too trusting of previously mounted disk images, according to Google researchers, leading to a dangerous vulnerability.
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How to disguise your personal web-surfing at work
When you read your favorite site at work, you don't necessarily want your boss to find out about it. Here's how to sneakily browse the web.
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40 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Search could do
Take your search game to the next level with these tools that’ll save you time and help you get more done.
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Cybersecurity 101: Five settings to secure your iPhone or iPad | TechCrunch
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5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference, and does it matter?
If you're uncertain what the difference between 5G, LTE, and 4G is, then you're not alone. As 5G networks begin to roll out there's a lot of confusion about what the different terms and technologies mean. We explain the differences between
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Many popular iPhone apps secretly record your screen without asking
Many major companies, like Air Canada, Hollister and Expedia, are recording every tap and swipe you make on their iPhone apps. In most cases you won’t even realize it. And they don’t need to ask for permission. You can assume that most apps a
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Which voice assistant speaks the most languages, and why?
It's tough to add support for a new language to a voice assistant like Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa, and Cortana. Here's why.
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Apple’s streaming video service is reportedly launching this spring
Studios were reportedly told to be ready by mid-April.
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Apple's Mac Showing Its Age on 35th Birthday
But it's still an important part of Apple's business.
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Can you live without a smartphone? This flip phone fan has done it for 13 years and will teach you how – GeekWire
Michael Valeri is a 28-year-old Seattle techie who is decidedly low tech when it comes to our most high-tech personal item. Michael has made a conscious decision to use a flip phone instead of a smartphone for the past 13 years.
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Photos unlock 40% of Android phones with face recognition
Dutch non-profit Consumentenbond has worked with international partners to conduct an audit of 110 smartphones with facial recognition. Spoiler alert: 42 of them were unlocked with the kind of photo you’d find on social media or capture on security cams
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In 2018 the ticketing industry finally killed the “sold out” show
Jesse Lawrence Contributor Jesse Lawrence has been in media and tech for 20 years. Prior to TicketIQ, he worked at MediaMath and IAC. He started his career as a writer. More posts by this contributor The Golden Knights, live gambling and the future of liv
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Apple Leak Reveals Radical New iPhone XI
Apple's radical new iPhone upgrade has been revealed...
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The Very Slow Movie Player shows a film over an entire year
It seems someone took Every Frame a Painting literally: The Very Slow Movie Player is a device that turns cinema into wallpaper, advancing the image by a single second every hour. The result is an interesting household object that makes something new of e
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Wi-Fi 6 Explained: The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is set to get better and faster with its upcoming major update. While plenty of routers are already available with chips using draft specifications, 802.11ax Wi-Fi won't be finalized until December 2019, ushering in a wave of updated devices to
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6 Times “Opting Out” Doesn’t Actually Stop Data Collection
Telling a company you want out doesn’t necessarily mean it stops collecting, or even sharing, your data.
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Apple Accidentally Reveals Radical New iPhone
Apple has revealed ambitious plans to redesign its new iPhones...
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20 Inexpensive Tech Products You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner
"Wow, I need all of these." —me, writing this post
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Here’s what Samsung’s whacky folding phone looks like in action
As rumored, Samsung showed off a prototype of a folding display today. Folded, it’s a smartphone. Unfolded, it’s a tablet. Neat! Less neat: the company sort of went out of its way to not really show very much. A prototype was on stage for abou
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The first foldable smartphone is here, but don't get too excited yet
The first foldable phone is here and it's not from Samsung.
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MacBook Air: The Best and Worst Features | Digital Trends
Apple has announced a new MacBook Air today, bringing an update that we've been anticipating for many years. Here are three things we really like about what Apple has delivered, and two things we're less excited about, including the high price t
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Yikes! Online phishing attacks up 297% over last year
An online investigation revealed that phishing attacks are up 297 percent. Scammers using social media and online retailers to get access information
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What I learned by bringing down LinkedIn.com
After a few months working at LinkedIn, I was starting to feel comfortable in my role as a Site Reliability Engineer. And then "the incident" happened.
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How Much Do YouTubers Make? Revenue Streams and Top Performers
There's big money in the YouTube video market, but it's not so easy to crack the cash code online.
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Apple's T2 Chip Makes Third-Party Mac Repairs Impossible
If you own a 2017 iMac Pro or 2018 MacBook Pro, Apple requires proprietary software to repair your device, even if all you need is a new battery or keyboard replaced, which means only Apple and authorized service providers can fix your Mac.
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Apple is really bad at design. Here's why. | The Outline
Let me just rip this band-aid off...
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Apple updates Apple TV Remote, revamps Workflow as Shortcuts for iOS 12 | VentureBeat
Coinciding with iOS 12's release today, new versions of Apple TV Remote and Shortcuts are out, and other updates can be expected throughout the day.
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Apple has now sold almost 2B iOS devices | TechCrunch
As usual, Apple used its annual iPhone event to provide us with a few fresh stats about the state of its business. The most important one came right at the start of today’s event. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company is about to sell its 2 bi
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New leak suggests that Apple’s entry-level phone will be called the iPhone XC - The Verge
A new leak suggests that Apple’s next iPhones will be called the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus, and the iPhone XC, along with some potential pricing information.
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Dozens of iPhone Apps 'Constantly' Sending Location Data to Data Monetization Firms
Dozens of popular iPhone apps are sharing the location data of millions of mobile devices with third-party data monetization firms, according to a...
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5 Skills To Help You Thrive In Computer Programming
What more do you need to be successful as a programmer than programming skills? A lot more, actually. Success in the industry depends on a combination of soft skills and […]
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Chrome’s new design brings fresh problems for Google to fix
Even though Google gave Chrome a makeover with an entirely new look, a number of users would like the option to revert back to an older build of the browser for more stability. Chrome's new design also brought new problems, and many users are reporti
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How Google Thinks: SEO Done The Right Way
If there was one SEO factor that summed it up, then it would be to design not for a search algorithm but for a person.
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Alexa voice control is coming to Toshiba televisions | VentureBeat
Starting next year, many of Toshiba’s OLED, 4K, and Full HD Smart Range televisions will respond to Alexa voice control, the company announced today. Alexa in Toshiba televisions will be able to do things like change the channel or volume, deliver movie
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Apple reportedly mulls iPhone Xs names, no â€Plus’ for 2018 models
Apple faces a naming conundrum ahead of the release of its three 2018 iPhones, and is considering tweaking some key branding conventions, including removing the “Plus” name and skipping…
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Microsoft co-founder’s space venture plans to create three new rockets, including a spaceplane
All three will launch from the company’s massive airplane.
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Delete old iOS backups to free up tons of space on your Mac - CNET
iPhone backups can take up a lot of room.
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How to turn off Google's location tracking | Technology
Turning off location history won’t hide where you are when you use search, Maps or weather. Here’s how to stop being tracked
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The robot controlled by your thoughts
How you can correct the mistakes of robots using only brain and muscle signals.
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Update Your iPhones And Androids Now If You Don't Want Your Bluetooth Hacked
Apple has patched, though it's unclear if all Android devices are secure. Windows, meanwhile, is still vulnerable to older Bluetooth attacks.
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Aston Martin reveals flying car that could hit 200 mph | Fox Business
The British sports car maker introduced the Volante Vision Concept at the Farnborough Airshow.
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These simple earbuds are the wireless, noise-cancelling solution you've been looking for
These simple earbuds are the wireless, noise-cancelling solution you've been looking for. The incredible audio quality is available for less than $45.
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24 hidden settings that can maximize your Mac
This collection of lesser-known macOS settings will let you customize and enhance your computing experience on any Mac desktop or laptop.
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An iPhone survived 48 hours in the ocean and retained most of its battery
An iPhone 7 went for a dive, and lived a full 2 days to tell the tale. In what may be the most impressive story about a waterproof case, a scuba diver found a very rare form of marine memorabilia when she saw an odd light come from the seabed. The iPhone
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Timehop database hack sees 21 million users' data stolen
The social media time capsule was hacked July 4.
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Segway announces its motorized, self-balancing e-skates
The skates use Segway’s gyroscopic balancing technology that’s been found in the Human Transporter since 2002. It allows each skate to feature just one wheel rather than the set of four found on traditional roller skates.
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Facebook launches Workplace for Good, a free version of its enterprise product for non-profits | TechCrunch
Workplace is making a push into the non-profit segment. Today the enterprise communications app from Facebook — which competes against the likes of Slack, Hipchat, and Microsoft’s Teams — is launching a new tier of the product called Workplace for
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Google will fix Home and Chromecast bug that reveals your location
Don't look now, but your Google Home speaker or Chromecast could give away your whereabouts... for a little while, that is. Google has promised a fix for an aut...
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Elon Musk is serious about adding thrusters to the new Tesla Roadster, the option will replace the back seats | Electrek
Elon Musk has confirmed that he is completely serious about adding thrusters to the new Tesla Roadster and he added that the optional package will replace the mysterious back seats that the upcomin…
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The mad, twisted tale of the electric scooter craze - CNET
Betrayal, clipped brake cables and chop shops. And that's just in San Francisco.
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Uber adds a 911 'panic button' to its US app
Uber today pushed out a special option within its app that allows US users to contact emergency dispatchers immediately, potentially sharing their location as well. According to The Verge, the “panic button” has been added to the safety center menu o
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Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog Will Be Available Next Year | WIRED
The secretive company has long been research-focused, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been thinking about what consumers want out of SpotMini.
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Alexa and Siri Can Hear This Hidden Command. You Can’t.
Researchers can now send secret audio instructions undetectable to the human ear to Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant.
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Apple is removing apps that share your location data without consent
Apple has recently started removing apps from the App Store for violating the Terms of Service — or, more specifically, the rule against sharing location data with third parties without the consent of the app users. According to 9to5Mac, several app dev
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Your cable company’s worst nightmare is a little box that only costs $40 on Amazon – BGR
It’s hard to believe that giant telecommunications company might be scared of a tiny little $40 box on Amazon, but believe us when we tell you that they’re scared to death.
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Viewers Are Ditching Cable For Streaming Faster Than Anyone Expected
Cable providers like Comcast are losing customers at a staggering rate
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Google Rolls Out Gmail Redesign for Web Browsers, Featuring Email Snoozing, Confidential Mode, and More
Google launched its redesigned Gmail web interface today, introducing several new features including some the company trialed in its Inbox for Gmail...
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Spotify beefs up its free tier
Today at the Gramercy Theater in NYC, Spotify’s Chief R&D Officer Gustav Söderström announced a brand new free version of the Spotify mobile app. By leveraging their investment in machine learning, Spotify’s new free tier recommends music to
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As algorithms take over, YouTube’s recommendations highlight a human problem
A supercomputer playing chess against your mind to get you to keep watching.
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Google’s astounding new search tool will answer any question by reading thousands of books
Called "Talk to Books," the AI-powered utility will scan every sentence in 100,000 books in half a second.
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This change can make your online browsing faster and more private
There is a small, simple step you can take right now that promises to make your online browsing faster and more private.
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5 Google search tricks that get you what you want
Have you ever searched on Google only to be presented with results so baffling you want to throw your computer out the window? Use these 5 search hacks to put a stop to that now.
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Facebook's new privacy rules just broke Tinder - Business Insider
Under fire for its handling user data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook made big changes to its service, which ended up affecting Tinder.
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What Uber's Crash Tells Us About Japan's Silent Strategy For Driverless Cars
Japan has been quietly rolling out and testing autonomous vehicles. The approach has been more subdued than their U.S. counterparts, but the technology is more advanced and closer to deployment than many industry watchers realize.
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Mark Zuckerberg hits back at Tim Cook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his company's business model in an interview published by Vox on Monday
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Lights, Camera, Artificial Action: Start-Up Is Taking A.I. to the Movies
After selling their robotics company to Google, two engineers are working on technology they think can change how special effects are made.
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23 lesser-known cofounders of the biggest tech companies, and where they are now
We tend to forget that Steve Jobs, Travis Kalanick, and Bill Gates, didn't create Apple, Uber, and Microsoft alone.
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Even with double the subscribers, Spotify says Apple will always have an edge owning the app store
Spotify just filed for a direct listing in the U.S., sidestepping the traditional IPO process, and now we're starting to see some of the true financial guts..
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Galaxy S9 IRL: What it's like to use Samsung's gorgeous new phones
For 2018, Samsung's new super phones get variable aperture cameras and fix the placement of their fingerprint reader. But they keep a familiar look and feel.
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Google and NCAA team up on March Madness AI competition with $100,000 in prizes | VentureBeat
Google and the NCAA have teamed up on a $100,000 competition to see who can predict the best March Madness outcomes with machine learning.
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â€Success’ on YouTube Still Means a Life of Poverty - Bloomberg
You can have a million views a month and still not be able to make rent
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A giant iPhone is reportedly about to drop
It's reportedly dropping before the end of the year.
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How to spot a bot and what to do about it
Here's how to figure out if a Twitter account is actually a bot, and then how to block the bot.
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Inside North Korea’s Hacker Army
The regime in Pyongyang has sent hundreds of programmers to other countries. Their mission: Make money by any means necessary.
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Eight Samsung Galaxy tricks you can't do on any other phone
Make the most of your smartphone.
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â€Human Uber’ Lets a Surrogate Socialize For You
Lean into the hermit lifestyle by having a surrogate do the socializing for you.
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HomePod only works with Apple Music, and that's a big mistake
Apple might be making a big mistake with HomePod by only supporting Apple Music and not Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio or other music streaming services.
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Tim Cook explains what sets HomePod apart from existing smart speakers
As part of his one-day tour of Canada yesterday, Tim Cook offered an interview to the Financial Post following his visit to e-commerce platform Shopify’s headquarters. Cook used the interview as an…
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9 Thorough Guides That Will Teach You the Basics of SEO
In this article, we'll go over 9 guides that will help you get up to speed with SEO quickly.
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Stop calling cities 'the next Silicon Valley' | VentureBeat
I’ve written previously about finding ways to have better conversations about Heartland startups in 2018. Now I’d like to make one of my own goals public in the hopes that others will join me: Let’s stop thinking of tech ecosystems as trying to be �
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Twenty tips for creating better looking drone footage - DIY Photography
Shooting with a drone gives you an entirely new perspective and opens up plenty of new possibilities. Whether you use it for photography or video, using a drone requires some skill and planning if you want to make the best out of it. Stewart Carroll from
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How to Tell If Your iPhone Battery Is Screwed and What You Can Do About It
Earlier this week, Apple admitted that it is deliberately throttling the performance of older iPhones running newer versions of iOS, explaining that artificially limiting the speed of those devices was necessary to prevent aging lithium ion batteries from
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10 iPhone texting tips you'll wish you'd known all along
These are the not-so-obvious tips iPhone pros use.
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What Amazon Echo and Google Home Do With Your Voice Data—And How to Delete It | WIRED
Like the idea of Amazon Echo and Google Home, but feel uneasy about all that recording? Here's what they listen to—and how to delete it.
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iPhone X Vs iPhone 8 Plus: What's The Difference?
iPhone X or iPhone 8 Plus? Apple's new iPhones has big differences, strengths and weaknesses...
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Amazon Echo devices can now make free calls in North America
All Amazon Echo devices can now make free calls to the US, Canada, and Mexico without any additional hardware.
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Amazon is working on smart glasses to house Alexa AI, says FT | TechCrunch
Amazon is working on building a pair of smart glasses to house its Alexa voice assistant, and a home security camera that could be linked to its existing Echo..
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The future of loud autoplay videos is in doubt, and we're stoked
As Apple and Google move to block autoplay video with sound, will the rest of the industry follow?
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Everything Apple announced at today's iPhone event
Apple CEO Tim Cook today opened Apple’s fall iPhone event with a touching tribute to ex-CEO Steve Jobs. It’s fitting. The stage Cook stood on, after all, was the focal point of a new theater bearing Jobs’ name. Apple Watch Watch, according to Cook,
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I downloaded an app. And suddenly, was part of the Cajun Navy. - Houston Chronicle
I read an article about the Cajun Navy, and on a whim, downloaded Zello, the walkie-talkie-type app they used to communicate.
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13 things everyone is going to love about iOS 11
Apple's newest operating system for iPhones and iPads, iOS 11, finally launches this month. We'll learn the official release date for iOS 11 at Apple's big event on September 12; Apple calls its newest iOS "a giant step for iPhone" and "a m
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Your next Beats Studio headphones could rock for 22 hours
Beats by Dre, Apple's wild-child audio accessory arm, rarely gets the showcase moment at Apple launch events and probably won’t be mentioned on Sept. 12 when Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 8, but they're still getting the innovation love.
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Safari in iOS 11 will finally get rid of Google’s annoying AMP links
With September fast approaching, we’re only a few short weeks away from Apple releasing iOS 11 to hundreds of millions of iPhone and iPad users. While most of iOS 11’s new and exciting …
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Apple's Winning iPhone Formula Is Perfecting Its Rivals Best Ideas
While Apple invented the modern smartphone, it has since mostly played catch-up with competitors. A few times it got there first.
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Apple's Winning iPhone Formula Is Perfecting Its Rivals Best Ideas
While Apple invented the modern smartphone, it has since mostly played catch-up with competitors. A few times it got there first.
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iPhone 8 Leak Reveals A Nasty New Surprise
iPhone 8 looks stunning, but Apple has made a design problem...
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Learn to Code in 3 Months With Harvard's Online Courses
Harvard's online class is teaching thousands of students how to code in 12 weeks. You can learn for free or pay to enroll in the certificate program.
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Nokia’s New Phone Ushers In the Unfortunate Era of the â€Bothie’ | WIRED
You like taking selfies and regular photos. Get you a phone that can do both... at the same time.
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How Spotify Playlists Create Hits
With more than 60 million subscribers, the streaming service can make or break a song. Here's how the industry is adjusting
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Google's New Algorithm Makes Your Photos Perfect—Before You Take Them | WIRED
Snap a photo and the neural network can identify exactly how to make it look better in under 20 milliseconds.
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Which TV Streaming System Should You Buy?
A guide to the best streaming media devices on the market right now, and who they're for.
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A computer predicted the success of Etsy, Spotify, and other major startups 8 years ago — and it's just generated a new list
Here's a look at the trends and companies that are predicted to flourish.
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Plug Pulled After Artificial Intelligence Develops Its Own Language - IGN
This isn't the first time AI began communicating in a language humans can't understand. In fact, it happens constantly.
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Everybody lies: how Google search reveals our darkest secrets | Technology | The Guardian
What can we learn about ourselves from the things we ask online?
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The launch of all 3 iPhones could be delayed
Apple could delay the release of all the iPhone models expected for 2017 -- the iPhone 8, 7S, and 7S Plus -- after supply chain and production issues.
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How I added four hours of battery life to my smartphone every day for free
If your iPhone or Android can't make it through a day, here's how to test what's constantly draining it.
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The 9 Most-Read WIRED Stories in June | WIRED
What do ticks, Apple, and a "Poppy" sensation all have in common? Well, your attention, dear reader.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Life-seeking telescopes, scuba arms, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Willy Wonka's sideways-moving elevator could soon become a reality
It's the first time elevators can move horizontally as well as vertically, which means that this system could change how we build our cities.
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Apple Leak 'Confirms' iPhone 8 Shape Change
Apple's iPhone 8 will look like no previous iPhone...
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Galaxy Note 8 Leak Reveals Samsung's Expensive Secret
Will Samsung's best ever smartphone have its highest ever price?
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Why chatbots will never completely take over for humans | VentureBeat | Bots | by Lief Larson, Engage
What an unexpected twist in the tale of bots.
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3 takeaways from Apple's entry into the self-driving car race
Tim Cook finally admitted that Apple is working to develop an autonomous driving system, making the company an intriguing entry in the self-driving race.
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iPhone 7 Vs Galaxy S8 Review: Should You Upgrade?
Should you upgrade to the Galaxy S8 or iPhone 7? You might be surprised...
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100 Awesome iOS 11 Features and Changes
The complete list of awesome new features and refinements in iOS 11, Apple's major update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
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Why Apple’s HomePod won’t just collect dust on your shelf | TechCrunch
Apple brought its smart speaker into the world with a shoddy name and an unconventional pitch, but anyone brash enough to cast the device to the side so..
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Apple’s WWDC 2017: a Siri speaker, iOS 11, and what else to expect
It’s June again, so it’s time for Apple to give the world a look at what it’s been up to and what we should expect from the iPhone, the Mac, and everything in between in the months to come. On...
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While the rest of the world tries to “kill email,” in China, it’s always been dead
It’s a familiar story for students or businessmen on their first-ever visit to China. After rounds of beer and baijiu with potential clients, or a karaoke gathering through a university exchange program, the foreigner will ask the Chinese person sitting
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iOS 11 concept imagines new productivity features, Finder app, and more for iPad users [Video] | 9to5Mac
We’ve seen a few concepts imagining what iOS 11 could look like, but today the folks at MacStories have put together a video highlighting new features that could come to the iPad as part of t…
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Significant iPhone 8 Leak Suggests Apple is About to Blow Our Minds
A fresh leak from last week suggests that Apple's iPhone 8 might turn out to be much more impressive than we thought as we look at dual-lens camera...
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iPhone 7S Leak Delivers The First Bad News
Bloomberg reports Apple's new 2017 iPhone has run into trouble...
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A French presidential candidate held 7 rallies at once with this technology
It's not technically a hologram.
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Apple AirPods: Review | WIRED
Apple's new wireless headphones aren't for the iPhone 7. They're for Siri.
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The Galaxy S8 won’t be able to deal with the iPhone 8’s killer feature – BGR
The Galaxy S8 is supposed to be officially unveiled in just over two weeks, but we already know everything there is to know about it thanks to the plethora of leaks that hit the web recently.
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Robots are about to make your beer runs
Virginia became the first state in the union on Wednesday to legally allow robots to use sidewalks.
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Google's New A.I. Experiment Lets You Play a Piano Duet With a Robot | Mental Floss
Spoiler: The robot is better than you.
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The iPhone 8's screen might be way more than just a pretty glass panel
A new Apple patent suggests iPhone 8's screen could double as fingerprint sensor.
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The End Of User-Friendly Design | Co.Design | business design
As emotive, verbal AI colonizes our world, "user-friendly" doesn't mean what it once did.
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Soon You'll Only Have to Charge Your Phone Every 3 Months
Scientists have found that magnetoelectric multiferroic material could be used to make computers that require 100 times less power.
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Texting is forcing us to confront some uncomfortable truths about our weird personalities
Predictive text reveals that I have a very misguided view of myself.
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You will love this Siri versus Google Assistant infographic | VentureBeat | Bots | by Dennies John, Zlated
Siri is the go-to personal assistant Apple iOS users are proud to have and rely on. It had nearly no competition in the world of smartphones with its speed, clarity, and accuracy — until Google Assistant entered the picture and turned the tables.
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The iPhone 8 Is Coming. Here's What We Know So Far.
As with every hotly anticipated new Apple device, everyone's wondering what the iPhone 8 will look like, and more importantly, what it will do.
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Apple should have seen the fake apps coming
Cracks are beginning to appear in Apple's "walled garden."
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Facebook (FB) approved an ad violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in 15 minutes, a ProPublica investigation found —
The world's largest social network is being accused of pandering to racist advertising. An investigation into Facebook's advertising branch by the New York-based non-profit news organization ProPublica found that advertisers can not only filter target
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R.I.P. Vine, 2012-2016 - The Daily Beast
Vine was good and now it’s dead.
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Uber's Flying Cars Plan | WIRED
Within a decade, 'Uber Elevate' could provide network of on demand, fully electric aircraft.
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Apple delays releasing AirPods, but won't say why
If you love something, let it go (to market).
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 crisis deepens. Is it â€done for’? - The Washington Post
At least eight cases of fires in the phones Samsung issued to replace earlier models have been reported, according to Korea's Yonhap News Agency.
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Where Top Talent In The Tech Industry Will Likely Work Next | Fast Company | Business Innovation
Tracking the flow of top tech talent can be a good indicator of tomorrow's business successes.
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How to Remove Other Data from iPhone/iPad
Remove other data from your iPhone and iPad, and create some space. You can smoothly use your iOS device by removing other data from iPhone and iPad.
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Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, Verizon are all eyeing up a Twitter bid | TechCrunch
Twitter continues to inch its way to a sale process, and the latest developments come in the form of alleged bids from potential buyers. Today CNBC is..
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Tinder hooks up with Spotify to match users based on their taste in music | VentureBeat | Business | by Paul Sawers
Tinder has revealed the next step in its mission to help users meet their perfect match, as Spotify opens up its catalog of songs to the perennially popular dating app.
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Artificial intelligence is changing SEO faster than you think
By now everyone has heard of Google’s RankBrain, the new artificial intelligence machine learning algorithm that is supposed to be the latest and greatest..
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How to make computer coding child’s play | Technology | The Guardian
With programming lessons now part of the school day, can parents help their offspring get top marks? Fear not – toys, gadgets and apps are all available to make coding a fun part of growing up
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Noted Apple analyst drops yet more iPhone 7 details | The Verge
Spoiler alert: KGI Securities' Ming-chi Kuo, who has been predicting Apple hardware details with a high degree of accuracy for years, issued a new research note over the weekend with some...
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iPhone 7 rumors: Internal documents confirm what we've been hearing all along | Macworld
Rumor has it Apple will show off the new iPhone at a media event on Sept. 7.
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We’re getting a pretty clear idea of what will be in Apple’s radical new MacBook Pro
Apple is planning to add a crazy new second screen to its next flagship laptop.
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How to Hack an Election in 7 Minutes - POLITICO Magazine
With Russia already meddling in 2016, a ragtag group of obsessive tech experts is warning that stealing the ultimate prize—victory on Nov. 8—would be child’s play.
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Twitter Is Running Out of Time to Get Real About Fighting Abuse | WIRED
Some say Twitter is out of excuses in its failure to fully address abuse. That’s a shame—because no other network has the same cultural currency as Twitter.
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Apple might announce 3 different iPhone 7 models this year
New leaked photos suggest Apple could release not two, but three iPhone 7 models this fall.
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A.I. and chatbots: How they'll impact your bottom line (VB Live) | VentureBeat | Bots | by Tobias Goebel, Aspect Softwar
Bots, done right, are the cutting-edge form of interactive communications that captivate and engage users. But what kind of potential do they have for sales, customer support and the bottom line? Tobias Goebel, Aspect Software’s Director of Emerging Te
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Here's how startups are outsmarting Siri and Alexa
Nearly every big tech company now offers a digital assistant powered by artificial intelligence. Apple has Siri, Facebook has M, Microsoft has Cortana, Amazon has Alexa, and Google has, well,...
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Police confirm DVD player found in Tesla Autopilot wreck
The truck driver struck by a Model S using Autopilot said he could hear a 'Harry Potter' movie still playing after the wreck.
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Google talks up its self-driving cars’ cyclist-detection algorithms
Today might be conspicuous in the annals of autonomous vehicles for a more serious reason, but another month is over and Google has issued its self-driving..
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3D printing is dying — here's why - Business Insider
Before you fall for the hype on a new product category, try it yourself.
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Leaked iPhone 7 Chassis Photo Shows Headphone Jack Replaced - Forbes
One of the hottest topics in regards to the upcoming iPhone 7 is the headphone jack. Some leaks have suggested that the iPhone 7 will ship without the headphone jack, but sources with Japanese Apple news blog Mac Otakara suggested that change will not ha
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How to see everything Google knows about you
You can access a lot of the information Google is collecting on you.
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Microsoft pays out $10,000 for automatic Windows 10 installation | Technology | The Guardian
Company withdraws appeal leaving it liable for $10,000 compensation judgment after botched automatic upgrade
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This Simple Plugin Lets You Post to Instagram Directly from Lightroom
Instagram may be seeing a big dip in engagement, but plenty of photographers still rely on the service to bring in business. Now, thanks to the LR/Instagra
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All the New Features Coming to Your Mac Desktop This Fall! | WIRED
Apple reaches a new pinnacle of user experience in its latest mountain-named desktop operating system.
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YouTube Is Introducing New Ways to Help Small Businesses Make Better Video Ads | Adweek
YouTube wants to turn video ads on its platform into a DIY possibility for small- and medium-sized businesses. Today, Google is launching three ways for SMBs to create video ads for YouTube that are—at least for the most part—free.
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Don’t have an Apple TV? The iPad can also be a Home Hub for HomeKit devices | TechCrunch
Yesterday at its annual developer's conference Apple took the wraps off the next generation of HomeKit, its Internet of Things platform for devices such as..
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Steve Jobs didn't invent the iPhone, says Nancy Pelosi
Technically Incorrect: The House minority leader says the US government was behind the actual invention; Jobs merely designed Apple's famous phone and put it together.
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This iPhone trick will read aloud to you - Tech Insider
No need to read, just listen.
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Adobe debuts Spark, a suite of mobile and web tools that lets anyone create visual content
Adobe this morning launched a new suite of apps called Adobe Spark, which allow both web and mobile users to create and share visual content - like posts for..
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9 amazing photos that'll make you inspired by how far technology has come
Sometimes, while waiting for quantum computers to become a thing , or complaining that your stupid laptop keeps dying on 5 percent battery , it's easy to forget just how far technology has come over the past 50 years. Sure, we can all list off a...
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Spending a lot of time on Facebook and Instagram could be making you depressed, study finds
A U.S. study recently found a strong and significant association between social media use and depression.
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Facebook might finally kill clickbait with new algorithm tweaks
In June of last year, Facebook announced that it would start showing more content that mattered to you by factoring in the time you spent viewing a post --
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Facebook launches Account Kit, a tool that lets you sign in to apps without passwords | VentureBeat | Dev | by Jordan No
Facebook today announced the launch of Account Kit, a piece of new software third-party developers can add to apps that will let end users sign in with just an email or a phone number — no passwords necessary.
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The 8 Technical Skills Modern Entrepreneurs Should Pick Up - Forbes
Today’s entrepreneurship environment is...complicated. Never before have you had such an extensive array of methods, techniques, tactics, strategies, and ideas for growing your business.
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Outshone by Smaller Screens, PCs Aim to Be Seen as Cool Again - The New York Times
With the onslaught of smartphones and tablets, even people who depend on PCs now lack passion for these onetime miracle products.
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15 Products That Defined Apple’s First 40 Years | WIRED
WIRED celebrates Apple's 40th birthday with a look back at the 15 products that define its legacy in our culture.
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Apple 9.7-Inch iPad Pro Review: Tablet vs. Laptop Showdown
The latest iPad can handle many common PC tasks, though not without trade-offs in usability and comfort.
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Netflix: We're the ones throttling video speeds on AT&T and Verizon - CNET
The streaming service says that for five years it's been slowing down video to wireless users to save them from themselves.
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Woman's home demolished after Google Maps error - Mar. 25, 2016
Google admits to Google Maps error that led a demolition crew to destroy the wrong home in Texas.
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13 ways to fix your iPhone or Mac with common household items
Next time you're having iPhone issues, try a DIY solution first.
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Apple co-founder criticises company over Apple Watch | Technology | The Guardian
Steve Wozniak said device has taken firm into â€jewellery market’ and that it is no longer â€the company that really changed the world a lot’
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Apple CEO responds to Donald Trump's call to boycott its prod
Surprise, surprise: the CEO of Apple apparently disagrees with Donald Trump's call to boycott Apple products.
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Apple: New Malware Infects iOS Devices - Fortune
Palo Alto Networks researchers discovered new malware that can infect Apple iOS devices even if they aren’t jailbroken.
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Sony video teases new wearable wireless audio device
In an apparent attempt to regain some of the innovation cachet it enjoyed in decades past, Japan's Sony has announced its Future Lab Program.
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7 Step DIY To Make A Wifi Booster Using Just A Beer Can
So you often need to rely on smart hacks to strengthen the wi-fi signal.
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How Snapchat Built a Business By Confusing Olds
Advertisers are scrambling for the $16 billion social network's young users. But will it end up being a fad?
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Google employee lives in a truck in the parking lot - Business Insider
"The main things that I have are a bed, a dresser, and I built a coat rack to hang up my clothes."
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Galaxy S7 and S7 edge: What Samsung changed
At its Galaxy Unpacked event in Barcelona today, Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge, successors to the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, respectively. After weeks of leaks, Samsung's seventh-generation phones are now official.
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Apple is selling the View-Master virtual reality headset - Business Insider
Apple has quietly added the View-Master virtual reality headset, which is based on the Google cardboard specs, to its online store.
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How to Use SlideShare to Breathe Life into Your Old Blog Content
SlideShare earned its nickname “the quiet giant of content marketing” for good reason. It’s one of the most powerful, influential platforms on the Web. Repurposing your blog content as a SlideS…
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GoPro forecasts revenue below estimates, names new CFO | VentureBeat | Business | by Reuters
GoPro forecast current-quarter revenue well below analysts’ estimates on weak demand for its wearable cameras, and the company named Brian McGee as its new chief financial officer.
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The iPad Air 3 will reportedly be announced in March | The Verge
A new iPad Air appears to be on the way. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is likely to introduce an updated model of the Air during an event in mid-March, marking the line's first change in over a year....
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Apple readies ’iPhone 5se’, not â€6c’, for March/April with curved edges & Live Photos | 9to5Mac
That purported 4-inch "iPhone 6c" floating around the web yesterday? It's fake, according to sources who have used the upcoming iPhone with a 4-inch display. Instead of releasing a smaller version ...
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When Virtual Reality Meets Education
Since the 1950s, virtual reality (VR) has been hovering on the periphery of technology without achieving accepted mainstream application or commercial..
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Apple’s New GarageBand For iOS Is An Electronic Musician’s Dream
Well today, Apple launched a huge new update to GarageBand for iOS that has a lot more appeal to novices (like myself) and will undoubtedly be much more..
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The weird original logos of Apple, Amazon, and other tech giants
As tastes and trends change, some brands change their logos to keep up.
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iPhone 7 Leaks 'Confirm' Apple Abandoning Headphone Jack - Forbes
This could be Apple's biggest ever gamble...
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This Flying Car Just Got Approval to Move Into Test Mode
The FAA has authorized flying car company Terrafugia to start testing out prototypes of a flying car that could some day fit right into a one-car garage, wings and all. And the company says its flying car test flights could sta
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Microsoft beats Google, Intel, Tencent, and Qualcomm in image recognition competition | VentureBeat | Big Data | by Jord
Microsoft Research has taken first place in several categories at the sixth annual ImageNet image recognition competition. Technology from Microsoft was able to outperform systems from Google, Intel, Qualcomm, and Tencent, as well as entries from startups
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Failing To Find Users, Dropbox Will Shut Down Mailbox In February 2016 And Carousel In March | TechCrunch
Dropbox, the file hosting and cloud storage company with 400 million users, has been struggling to hold up its $10 billion valuation in the face of scrutiny..
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Facebook Responds To Open Letter Criticizing 'Real Names' Policy - BuzzFeed News
The changes come after activists criticized the company in an open letter...
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How to See Who Unfollowed You - Tracking Friends on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
How to find out when you've lost a follower on social media, and who it was.
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Facebook Messenger Wants To BE Your Phone Number With New Message Requests | TechCrunch
Someone might want you to call them, but if you don't have their random string of digits, you can't. And you could miss something extremely important if a..
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DOJ: Apple owns your iPhone's software, so it should have a backdoor
The Department of Justice is trying to get Apple to unlock a defendant's iPhone. While Apple has stated that it can technically bypass the phone's passcode secu...
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How to listen to (and delete) everything you've ever said to Google | Technology | The Guardian
Whether you’re asking directions or drunkenly swearing, Google never forgets, recording everything you’ve ever said to it. Do you dare listen back?
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Apple Quietly Killed Off One Of The iMac's Best Features - Forbes
Target Display mode let MacBook owners use their iMac as a second display instead of having to buy a standalone PC monitor. With the 2015, 27-inch Retina 5K iMac, Apple no longer supports the feature.
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The Future Of Coding Is Here, And It Threatens To Wipe Out Everything In Its Path | TechCrunch
APIs -- the rules governing how software programs interact with each other -- not user interfaces, will upend software for years to come. When Intel CEO Brian..
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Smarter Siri, better battery life in Apple software update
Apple's iPhones and iPads are getting free software updates Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, including battery improvements and a smarter virtual assistant. The new features and capabilities in the update, iOS 9, are primarily refinements rather than anything transformative. But the new software is still worth getting, especially as new apps often require the latest version to work.
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When His Project Was Canceled, an Unemployed Programmer Kept Sneaking Into Apple to Finish the Job
Programmer Kept Sneaking Into Apple to Finish the Job | Mental Floss
When an Apple programmer’s project got canceled, he didn’t despair. He just kept sneaking into the office until the program was finished.
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Hey Siri, you freak me out | VentureBeat | Security | by Sindy Nanclares
When Apple introduced the Macintosh, it promised 1984 wouldn’t be like Nineteen Eighty-Four. And yet there’s something seriously Orwellian about Apple in the year 2015.
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Watch Disney Animation legend behind Aladdin and Ariel draw in VR
Chances are Glen Keane has made an impact on you. As an animator at Disney, he brought to life iconic characters like Aladdin, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and everyone's favorite furry grump, Beast from Beauty and the Beast.
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Four space technologies that will change the world in your lifetime - Telegraph
From ending natural disasters, to flying to Sydney in an hour, scientists are working on future technologies to solve some of humanity's biggest challenges
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Apple is about to hold the biggest event it's had in years — here's what to expect
Apple's big event next week is going to be about a lot more than the iPhone 6S, and could also include important updates on Apple TV and the iPad.
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Here's Why Instagram Chose to Break the Frame
Instagram cracked the restrictive barriers of its iconic square format yesterday, announcing to the world that it intends to remain the dominant platform o
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Don't panic, Instagram's app icon isn't changing
Don't worry, that colorless Instagram app icon isn't coming to your phone.
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iPhone 6s Rumor Roundup: What to Expect from Apple's New iPhones
As September quickly approaches, iPhone 6s rumors swirl and grow ever-more grandiose. We now know the announcement will be held on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. CST, with pre-sales rumored for the 11th and the iPhones expected to reach store shelves
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The One Time Silicon Valley's Herd Mentality Comes In Handy
The perks arms race now includes parental leave along with on-site dry-cleaning and private chefs. But what about child care?
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6 futuristic features that your next smartphone will have - Tech Feature - Digital Spy
Ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, AI cameras and off-grid messaging will all be in your pocket soon.
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Apple is preparing to launch a voicemail service that will use Siri to transcribe your messages
Apple employees around the world are testing the service, which is due to launch next year.
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Switching from Android to iPhone is makes more sense than ever - Business Insider
The latest Android malware is proof that iOS is more secure.
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Did You Know Your iPhone's EarPods Could Do This? | MacTrast
The EarPods that come with the iPhone have some great hidden features that allow you to control your music and phone calls, and can even work with Siri.
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Yelp Cries Foul at Google's Mobile App Ad Declaration
Another tweak from Google, another beef with one of its noisiest rivals.
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The Proper Method to Resurrect a Wet Phone With Rice
Even if a wet cellphone seems dead, there's a good chance it can be resuscitated as long as you act fast. This is a DIY moment: Your phone's warranty probably doesn't cover water damage.
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Watch the First Government Approved Drone Delivery
The timing was ironic, happening the same day drones interfered with rescue helicopters in California.
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Samsung may launch Galaxy Note 5 this summer to beat the next iPhone
Samsung may launch its Galaxy Note 5 in mid-August instead of the fall, according to a new report.
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Spotify vs. Apple Music: Is there a difference in sound quality? - CNET
The streaming-music wars are on, with Apple Music and Spotify now locked in a battle on price, features and artist selection. But how do they compare on sound quality? We put them head-to-head to find out.
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Facebook Is Probably Tracking All Those Rainbow Profile Pictures
Friday’s Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage was a historic moment for civil rights in America, and for the first time ever, Facebook released a tool that encouraged people express solidarity with a rainbow profile picture. Naturally, Faceboo
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Apple almost struck a deal with Uber to deliver iPhones to your doorstep
Apple almost partnered with Uber to become part of its same-day delivery program, but the deal never went through, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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The new MacBook keyboard is unbelievably nice to use
When ;I ;briefly tried a pre-release...
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16 small changes in iOS 9 that combine to make a big difference
Apple’s iOS 9 is meant to give users a better iPhone and iPad experience while introducing a bunch of new features. At first sight, iOS 9 is generally similar to iOS 8, but Apple made plenty of cha...
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How the iPhone and iOS have changed over the years - Business Insider
Apple's mobile software has changed a lot since the first iPhone was unveiled in 2007.
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This Tim Cook Prediction May Have Been Wildly Off | TIME
Many retailers still aren't accepting Apple Pay, contrary to a prediction Apple CEO Tim Cook recently made.
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Yahoo Will Stream the NFL's First Web Game, for Free
The Buffalo-Jacksonville game will be available around the world. But you'll need to set your clocks early if you want to watch in the U.S.
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Apple’s Streaming Music Service Said To Cost $10 Monthly, Debut Next Week
Apple will indeed reveal a new streaming music service next week, according to the Wall Street Journal, and said service will cost $10 per month and provide..
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Woman tosses $200,000 Apple 1 computer into recycling - CNET
Technically Incorrect: A recycling center in Silicon Valley is amazed that someone would toss out a rare first-generation Apple computer. It is currently seeking the woman who did it.
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A fight is brewing over ads in the 'open-source Photoshop'
Far from just being that character in Pulp Fiction, GIMP is also an open-source alternative to Photoshop that's given away freely for all to use. Unfortu
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A fight is brewing over ads in the 'open-source Photoshop'
Far from just being that character in Pulp Fiction, GIMP is also an open-source alternative to Photoshop that's given away freely for all to use. Unfortu
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Everything We Know About Apple’s New iPhone Software | TIME
The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system is almost here. The company is expected to unveil iOS 9 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June. A new iOS update isn’t quite a big deal as a new iPhone, but the announcements can often be substantial...
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In 1997, Wired offered 101 ideas for saving Apple - which ones actually came to pass?
Apple today is on top of the world. 18 years ago, however, it was on the brink of bankruptcy. At that time, Wired wrote an article that proposed 101 different ideas for rescuing Apple. When we stum...
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Defect Slows Apple Watch Rollout
A key component of the Apple Watch made by one of two suppliers was found to be defective, prompting Apple Inc. to limit the availability of the highly anticipated new product, according to people familiar with the matter.
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News now mostly read on cell phones
There's probably a good chance that you're reading this on your cell phone. The latest findings from Pew Research Center seem to indicate as much, anyway
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Original '90s Apple watch selling for $2,500 on eBay - CNET
Long before the Apple Watch, there was an Apple watch. It's hard to imagine the world of early Apple fashion. Today, we're used to the brand's clean lines and modern aesthetic. Once upon a day-glo time,
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13 Things Every Early Cell Phone User Remembers
"My MIDI ringtone is better than yours." You’ll never experience any of these again thanks to Best Buy, where you can get the best plans,...
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How To Delete iPhone Apps For Good
What Apple’s iPhone platform provides in ease of use, it takes away in control. As easy as it is to learn how to use an iPhone, it can be tricky to get it to behave exactly like you want it to — that’s why almost nobody was particularly thrilled when Apple decided to upload U2’s newest album onto iPhones across the world without asking first.
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How The Apple Watch And iPhone 6 Plus Might Flip Your Mobile Computing Habits
Apple's new wearable hardware could eventually become much more than just an optional accessory – eventually, it could be one half of a Voltron-style combo..
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Facebook is reportedly testing a standalone app for phone calls
Facebook is reportedly testing a voice-calling app that can screen your calls and show you information about who is calling.
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PC makers mock Apple’s new MacBook | The Verge
Mac vs. PC is always fun. It's a never-ending war of words between Apple fans and Microsoft fans, mixed with tech spec comparisons of GHz, nits, and RAM speed. While Apple was busy unveiling a new...
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Steve Jobs: Genius? Of Course. But Selfish Egomaniac, Or Kind, Patient, Human?
New Jobs biography appears to paint a more sympathetic picture of Apple's co-founder.
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Apple's larger â€iPad Pro’ expected in October
Reports indicate larger 12.9in iPad could be released in second half of 2015 with new USB ports aimed at business users
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In Japan, People Are Flipping Out Over The Flip-Phone: What's Old Is New Again
Everything that’s old is new again---and the flip-phone—the anti-smart phone & the Galapagos like replica of a time when Japan once dominated the world in mobile phones is making a comeback in this island country. For those of you who don&
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Tim Cook: Apple Watch will replace car keyfobs, reward exercise, filter messages | 9to5Mac
In an interview with the UK's Telegraph newspaper, Tim Cook said that while people might see limited reasons to want an Apple Watch today, they will soon find lots of other uses for it. The intervi...
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One of the coolest things about the Apple Watch may be a feature no one really talks about
Apple flooded us with information about what its first smartwatch will be able to do when it announced it back in September.
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14 things you didn't know your iPhone headphones could do!
VIDEO: Make life easier. Every iPhone comes with a pair of "EarPods," which are capable of doing a lot more than you think. Make life infinitely easier and learn these 14 things you can do with your pre-packaged iPhone headphones.
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Why Samsung Design Stinks | Co.Design | business + design
Kevin Lee calls it "Steve Jobs Syndrome." As the former head of product strategy and user experience design at Samsung Design America, Lee watched as the $100 billion Korean tech giant wrote check after check to countless Western design firms..
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How to fix a cracked iPhone or Samsung screen without leaving your house - Business Insider
You can always take it into the store, but if you don't have a warranty or you're feeling lazy, a nifty startup called iCracked will come to you and repair your broken phone on the spot They'll even beat Gazelle's price!
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7 great uses for an old phone or tablet!!!
Upgrading to a new smartphone or tablet always feels like Christmas morning, but it also leaves you with an old gadget that’s taking up space...Before you decide to sell it or give it away, there are some very cool things you can do with it. You'll definitely want to give these a try.
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MacBook falls 1,000 feet from airplane, survives the landing - CNET
A MacBook Air takes its name too literally when it accidentally launches from an airplane in flight, dives all the way to ground and emerges functioning, though a little roughed up.
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The man who brought us the lithium-ion battery at the age of 57 has an idea for a new one at 92 - Quartz
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The chances are you have never heard of—nor, until looking at this page, ever seen—John Bannister Goodenough. But you know his work. In fact, you almost certainly own some. Consider the last six or seven decades of technological and s
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This Millennium Falcon is the drone you've been looking for
Youtuber Oliver C created a custom drone replica of the Millenium Falcon from Star Wars.
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9 reasons why iPhones are better than Android phones
iI you're having trouble deciding between iPhone and Android, here are some ways the iPhone trumps Android.
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First Look at Microsoft’s HoloLens Holographic Headset | Re/code
Microsoft's HoloLens visor combined with Mars imagery make for an otherworldly experience.
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This is your future smart home — and no, it doesn't look like 'The Jetsons'
Your future smart home will be fully web-connected, but it won't look as stark and robotic as you'd think.
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The Creepy 'Black Mirror' Universe Could Be Closer Than You Realize
Now in its third season, "Black Mirror" has shown us myriad advanced technologies that seem, frankly, pretty horrifying....
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Sony is trying to make the Walkman cool again
Sony's latest take on its classic music player, the ZX2, supports high-resolution audio playback, and is Wi-Fi-, Bluetooth- and NFC-enabled.
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A visual look at the evolution of everyday tech
This infographic examines some of our everyday technologies -- and how they've evolved. The sound of a VHS tape rewinding is like nails on a chalkboard for those of us who enter panic-mode when Netflix won't load quickly enough to binge watch the latest season of Orange Is the New Black. And the craziest part — this is actually how we used to watch movies.
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Tip of the Day: Unlock Your iPhone by Writing Your Passcode With Your Finger | Paula Bostrom | iPhone Life
Apple’s VoiceOver feature is designed for those who are visually impaired. When the feature is turned on, a voice will let users know what is on the screen and allow them to navigate their iDevice.
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12 best iPhone apps of 2014
From killer new productivity apps, to some of the most addicting games to ever land on the iPhone, you'd be forgiven for not being able to choose the best offerings of the year.
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I bought friends on the Internet. Here's how.
It's not what you think. Okay fine, it might be what you think.
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Why I Left My iPhone 6 For an iPhone 5S
A week after the iPhone 6 launch, I found myself drunk, eligible for a contract phone upgrade, and holding my finger perilously close to the checkout. $200 for Apple's latest seemed like a no-brainer. Two months of less-than-blissful life with the 6 l
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11 things we just learned about how the Apple Watch works | The Verge
An iPhone is required. Native apps are coming next year. There are no custom gestures... as of today, developers can make apps for Apple Watch. We've been combing through Apple's WatchKit documentation; here's what we've learned so far!
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Why Is It' Always 9:41 on the iPhone 6? - The Atlantic
In ads for the latest version of Apple's phone, it's always the same time. Here's why.
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Leaked Office for Mac 2015 screenshots look just like the Windows version | The Verge
Microsoft’s next version of Outlook for Mac appeared earlier this week in leaked screenshots, and now we’re starting to see even more applications that are part of Office for Mac 2015. Chinese site...
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Camera made from one tiny Lego brick actually works - CNET
A simple hack turns an itsy-bitsy Lego brick into a working pinhole camera that turns out photos minifigs can enjoy.
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Harvard cracks DNA storage, crams 700 terabytes of data into a single gram | ExtremeTech
A bioengineer and geneticist at Harvard's Wyss Institute have successfully stored 5.5 petabits of data -- around 700 terabytes -- ...
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Tim Cook on iPod Classic: 'We Couldn't Get the Parts Anymore' - Mac Rumors
During the Q&A portion of his interview at the WSJ.D conference tonight, Tim Cook was asked about the iPod classic, which was finally...
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The Untold Story Of How Steve Jobs Reintroduced His Signature Design Style To Apple
Not anymore, but for a long time, one of the best-known features of Apple software design was something called skeuomorphism.
According to Techopedia, its definition is, "a design principle in which design cues are taken from the physical world. "
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Craig Federighi: Apple Has No Plans To Build A Touchscreen Mac - Business Insider
"We don't think it's the right interface. Mac is sort of a sit down experience."
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How much do coders make? Check out this data from around the country — Tech News and Analysis
What's the best city to be a coder? What languages are the most lucrative? Here's some data from around the country.
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I Spent A Week Switching Between The 2 Best Big-Screen Phones In The World ...
For the past week I've been switching between what will end up being the top two phablets around: Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4, which launches this week in the US, and the iPhone 6 Plus, which has been out for about a month.
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King of click: the story of the greatest keyboard ever made | The Verge
The first thing you notice about the IBM Model M keyboard, when you finally get your hands on it, is its size. After years of tapping chiclet keys and glass screens on two- and three-pound devices,...
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Watch drone flyers compete in a Star Wars–style race in a French forest
Drones are popping up everywhere from movie sets to sports games -- now a club in France is holding competitions that invoke the pod races of Phantom Menace, and wants other to follow.
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11 Tips And Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Your Android Phone
Most Android phones are already pretty easy to use, but there are some easy steps you can take to make them even more enjoyable and efficient.
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iOS 8 How-to: Have your iOS device read text for you | 9to5Mac
Previously, I discussed how to have your iOS device read text for you in iOS 7, and in iOS 8 it works pretty much the same way - but with some little differences. It is now easier to set up and mak...
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Great Walmart iPhone Trade-In Deal - Business Insider
Walmart is offering a new trade-in deal that could be a good bargain if you're looking to get rid of your older iPhone.
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iOS 8 Features: iOS 8 tip that will change the way you use Messages
Mobile messaging apps are incredibly hot right now, as evidenced by Facebook's recent $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp. As popular as various cross-platform solutions like WhatsApp, LINE, Snapchat, Kik and others are becoming, Apple's own first-party a
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Line Forms at NY Apple Store for Products Yet to Be Unveiled | Re/code
The line to buy an Apple iPhone has already formed!
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Bill Gates And Tim Cook Dump Ice On Their Heads For ALS Awareness, Challenge Elon Musk and Dr. Dre | TechCrunch
Oh, you thought Bill Gates wouldn't be up to Zuck's challenge to dump a bucket of icewater on his head for ALS awareness? You thought wrong. And because..
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Siri’s founders are building a new AI assistant | The Verge
Siri blew a lot of people away when it was first introduced by Apple in 2011, but just about everyone who used it quickly realized just how limited the AI really was. Not much has changed for Siri...
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At Apple University, studying Picasso helps with product design | The Verge
The New York Times has published a rare look inside Apple's secretive training program known as "Apple University." New recruits are encouraged to sign up for courses in the program, which was...
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At Apple University, studying Picasso helps with product design | The Verge
The New York Times has published a rare look inside Apple's secretive training program known as "Apple University." New recruits are encouraged to sign up for courses in the program, which was...
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12 slick tricks that will make your iPhone run faster
Even though the iPhone offers users a rather consistent smartphone experience, the device can get slower the more it’s used, as is the case with any other kind of computer. However, there are plent...
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Is responsive design killing mobile?
Is it better to build a site that's purely mobile -- or one that adapts to mobile and desktop viewers?
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Private Browsing Settings Aren't as Private as You Think
Whether you're secretly searching for a gift for someone who uses your computer, planning a surprise event or just looking at websites you'd prefer to keep to yourself, there are plenty of reasons to want to keep your web history in the shadows.
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Google mulls transforming NYC pay phones into Wi-Fi hot spots
NEW YORK _ Google is among several technology companies considering a plan that uses pay-phone locations to give New Yorkers free wireless Internet access.
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New Mapping Software Gives You the Scenic Route!
Most GPS mapping apps are designed to get you where you want to go quickly. But for those who seek the scenic route, experimental software being developed by Yahoo researchers promises paths that are not just efficient, but also beautiful, pleasant and emotionally stimulating.
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The GoTenna Will Let You Communicate Without Any Connectivity | TechCrunch
By this point, most of us are fully addicted to our smartphones. And when we find ourselves without Wifi or data service, our most direct connection to..
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3 Years Later, Google+ Drops Its Dumb Real Name Rule And Apologizes | TechCrunch
Since Google+ launched, many have complained about the service's requirement that users use their real names. Complaints grew ever louder once Google started..
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Out in the Open: A Tool That Will Make It Easier to Abolish Email Entirely | Enterprise | WIRED
Email is just about as old as networked computing itself. But 40 years later, the same basic technology still very much a part of our online lives—and for good reason: It’s pretty darn useful. But email is also one of the most infuriating tech
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How Different Generations Use Smartphones
Mobile - Millennials are significantly more likely than other generations to use their smartphones to engage in activities such as social networking, watching video, IM/chatting, and using mobile GPS, according to ...
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How to Sell Your Old iPad
Need to get rid of your old iPad? There are several ways to do so, including trade-in programs, eBay, and even using Facebook to find a buyer.
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YouTube Is About to Change Drastically
YouTube is introducing a new way for its legion of video creators to make money on the site.
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For When You're Inciting A Revolution Or In A Disaster, A Way To Send Mobile Messages Completely Off The Grid
Firechat offers a way to communicate with people on your cell phone in times when the infrastructure is broken--or when you fear that it is being used...
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10 iPhone Tweaks To Make Your Life Easier
You think you know your iPhone? Here are 10 iOS tips to optimize your experience you wish you knew about last year.
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How Much Energy Does Your iPhone (And Other Devices) Really Use?
If you fully drain and charge your iPad every other day it will use about 12 kWh of electricity per year. Source: Electric Power Research Institute
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50+ of the strangest things you will ever see on Google Street View
Google Maps completely changed the way we travel. Planning even the shortest of trips to unfamiliar areas had been a huge hassle, but Google changed all that. Then the company took things a step fu...
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iPhone 6 seen fully assembled and compared to iPhone 5s in new leak
Several reports have claimed that Apple's next-generation iPhone 6 is entering mass production and we all know what that means: more leaks. With production ramping up at Foxconn and component manuf...