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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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘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 Zoom‘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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘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.
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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 - 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 ‘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.
