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You can now stake your claim in Apple’s $500 million iPhone slowdown settlement - The Verge
If you owned an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, or 7 Plus that was slowed down by Apple’s battery management, you can now file a claim as part of the $500 million class action lawsuit settlement.
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Daily Crunch: Apple releases public beta of iOS 14
A beta version of Apple’s latest mobile operating system is available to the public, Coinbase may go public and researchers discover a frightening smartwatch vulnerability. Here’s your Daily Crunch for July 9, 2020. The big story: Apple releases public be
Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships
Tinder Tests 'Face to Face' Video Chat for Potential Matches
Dating in the time of coronavirus is not easy, but Tinder may have a solution. The online dating service this week introduced a new Face to Face test for select members across the globe.
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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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How technology is helping dine-in restaurants reopen | VentureBeat
Restaurants have had to rapidly embrace delivery and pickups, but as lockdown measures ease, technology is playing a big role in enabling people to dine in.
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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.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook executive acknowledges 'trust deficit' to advertisers
A top Facebook executive acknowledged the platform has a "trust deficit" in a call with advertisers obtained by the Financial Times as brands join a growing bo
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Apple will extend the lifespan of your AirPods by choosing when they charge - The Verge
iOS 14, Apple’s latest iPhone operating system, will extend the lifespan of your AirPods by predicting when to finish completely charging them. A similar feature was released previously on iPhones and MacBooks.
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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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Here's how developers think Apple will handle Mac's switch from Intel to ARM
Apple’s holding its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday, and it’s all virtual this time because of the coronavirus pandemic. Another thing that’s different this time is that everyone’s talking about one thing that’s more important than new iOS
Science & Technology | Social Media
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will allow users to turn off political ads
Facebook has come under criticism for allowing political ads to contain false statements. Now, Mark Zuckerberg says that users will be able to turn them off.
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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
Politics | Censorship
Zoom admits to shutting down activist accounts at the request of the Chinese government
Zoom, the wildly successful video chat service that has been a ubiquitous feature of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, said that it shut down three accounts at the request of the Chinese government for holding memorials for the victims of China’s violent
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter's Newest Trick Relies on Tracking More of Your Clicks | WIRED
The social media company is testing warnings for users who try to share links to articles they haven't read. To do that, it has to know what you've read.
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New Apple Leak Promises Stunning MacBook Pro
The anticipation continues to build ahead of Apple’s upcoming virtual WWDC, and the biggest impact on Apple's future will be with MacOS.
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Apple becomes the first $1.5 trillion U.S. company—despite COVID-19
The company’s huge market valuation may suggest that investors believe Apple will come out stronger post-coronavirus.
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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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Coronavirus contact tracing apps face consistency challenges | VentureBeat
Contact-tracing apps across the U.S. and internationally won't be following the same standards, creating a substantial roadblock to their effectiveness.
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Microsoft reportedly turns to A.I. to optimize MSN news, replacing human workers
Microsoft will not renew the contracts of 50 contractors who curate content for MSN, and will instead entrust the responsibility to artificial intelligence.
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In virtual international hackathon, teams to tackle coronavirus challenges | The Times of Israel
Some 500 developers from Israel, UK, Netherlands, Poland, Italy, will use AI, virtual and augmented reality, robots and drones to address new normal created by pandemic
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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.
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
Autonomous car company Aurora increases hiring amid industry struggles | VentureBeat
Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora committed to hiring employees as it welcomes new executive hires and interns and crosses the 500-employee mark.
Politics | Politics
President Trump expected to sign executive order about social media on Thursday
The move comes after Twitter fact checked Trump's tweets for containing "potentially misleading information."
Politics | Politics
YouTube Deletes Comments Critical of China’s Communist Party
YouTube has been deleting comments critical of China’s ruling party due to a software flaw, the company said on Tuesday in response to criticism of the practice.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Small satellite launcher Virgin Orbit fails to launch rocket to space during first test flight - The Verge
Small satellite launcher, Virgin Orbit, plans to conduct the first test launch of its LauncherOne rocket on Sunday, May 24th. Unlike other rockets, LauncherOne is designed to take off from underneath the wing of a giant 747 airplane called Cosmic Girl.
Business & Finance | Business
Meet The Harvard Grads Whose Startup Just Raised $30 Million To Help Employers Verify Sensitive Data
Truework announced it had completed a $30 million Series B funding round, led by Activant Capital, with participation from returning investors Sequoia Capital and Khosla Ventures. Individual investors include Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees William Hockey of
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter is testing settings that let you choose who replies to your tweet
The settings could let you allow only people you follow or mention to participate in conversations on the platform.
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Facebook just bought GIPHY to better bake GIFs into Instagram - SlashGear
Facebook has acquired GIPHY, with plans to fully integrate the GIF-search tool into apps like Instagram and Messenger so as to make finding animated responses
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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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Exer launches AI-based fitness coach on your mobile phone | VentureBeat
Just in time for the home exercise craze, Exer has launched its AI-based fitness coach that shows you how to do exercises properly at home.
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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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Zoom admits it doesn’t have 300 million users, corrects misleading claims - The Verge
Zoom quietly updated a blog post earlier this month that claimed it had 300 million users. After The Verge spotted the edit, Zoom admitted the error and issued a statement to explain the confusion. It means that rivals like Microsoft and Google are a lot
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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…
Entertainment | Podcasts
Spotify-owned Anchor can now turn your video chats into podcasts | TechCrunch
Spotify is tapping into the increased usage of video conferencing during the coronavirus quarantine to grow its own podcast business. The company’s podcast creation platform Anchor, acquired for an estimated $140 million in 2019, is today introducing a ne
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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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Apple reportedly delaying production of its 2020 iPhones
Apple is reportedly delaying production of this year's iPhones, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on businesses around the world.
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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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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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Facebook to flag fake coronavirus news to users who 'like' or react to hoaxes, sending them to WHO page
Facebook announced the latest effort to clamp down on the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, saying it will warn users if they have "liked, reacted or commented" on content that have been deemed "harmful" and removed by the tech gian
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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.
Science & Technology | Tech News
How Google's Latest Algorithm Update Will Affect Your SEO Efforts | Inc.
Google's algorithm has shifted many times over the years. That means that what worked yesterday won't necessarily work tomorrow.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Make Your Photos Look Like Famous Artwork with Google’s Art Transfer | Light Stalking
You know how much we love our photo editing apps.
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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
Science & Technology | Apps I Like
Apple launches informative COVID-19 app and website screener in partnership with FEMA and CDC
Apple is launching a new app and website to help inform Americans about how to stay safe and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Apple partnered with the CDC, FEMA, and the Coronavirus Task Force to develop the COVID-19 app and website. Read More
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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
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook’s less cluttered desktop redesign is more widely available starting today - The Verge
Facebook is rolling out the overhauled version of its desktop site. The new design places a heavier emphasis on two of Facebook’s most critical features — events and groups — and users can try it now before it rolls out officially later this year.
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Robots deployed at Texas hotel to zap pathogens amid coronavirus outbreak
As the number of COVID-19 cases climbs, a robot designed as a powerful way to clean hospital rooms is being sent into hotel rooms.
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CTECH Daily Brief: Israeli government bypasses parliament, approves surveillance on civilians to fight Covid-19
CTECH Daily Brief: Israeli government bypasses parliament, approves surveillance on civilians to fight Covid-19 Israeli government bypasses parliament, approves surveillance on civilians to fight Covid-19. After a parliamentary subcommittee refused to gra
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple shifts WWDC 2020 to online, will livestream keynote and sessions | VentureBeat
Coronavirus concerns have forced Apple to change its developers event, which previously brought thousands of people to San Jose from around the world.
Science & Technology | Apps I Like
This hidden Google Maps trick helps protect you from the coronavirus – BGR
Google Maps has a few handy features that can help users deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic, including a built-in tool that will let you order food from inside the app.
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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
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
14 Israeli Companies Among Fast Company's 'Most Innovative' Firms In 2020
The US business magazine listed over 400 companies and organizations across 44 sectors and regions.
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Google’s next streaming player will reportedly run Android TV and come with a remote - The Verge
After years of pushing Chromecast into living rooms, Google is reportedly going to switch gears and focus on Android TV in 2020 with a new device that comes with a remote control.
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If your 3rd-gen iPad Air has a faulty screen, Apple might fix it for free
Some iPad Airs last year will develop a blank screen problem – but Apple will take care of it for you.
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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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Apple: Rejecting coronavirus apps that aren’t from health organizations
"Apps with information about current medical information need to be submitted by a recognized institution," Apple said in a screenshot seen by CNBC.
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Apple to pay up to $500 million to settle U.S. lawsuit over slow iPhones
Apple has agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle litigation accusing it of quietly slowing down older iPhones as it launched new models, to induce owners to buy replacement phones or batteries.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Intel uses AI to find new customers in specific industries | VentureBeat
In a blog post, Intel revealed that it's using AI and machine learning systems to generate new sales leads among its marketing teams.
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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
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Businesses Say Privacy Is the Biggest Concern With 5G. Here's What That Means For You
5G is sure to bring plenty of huge benefits, but there are still real concerns.
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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.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Fake images can fool autonomous cars, posing risks, Israeli researchers warn
Attackers could use cheap consumer drones to project fleeting images onto roadways, fooling Tesla and Mobileye navigation systems and causing havoc, says Ben-Gurion University team
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iPhone 12 leak reveals a next-gen feature that’s never been in a smartphone before
We still have six months to go before Apple releases its new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineup. That's a long time to wait, but there's already more hype surrounding Apple's next-generation flagship iPhone models than any other smartphone in 2020.
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Google Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Quit Chrome
Google Chrome is now running software inside it which may make many users uncomfortable...
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter rolling out new 'Continue thread' option for connecting multiple tweets together
Twitter is rolling out a new feature that makes it easier to thread multiple tweets together. With this change, you can now link tweets together while you compose them. The company announced the new feature this afternoon. When you’re composing a new twee
Science & Technology | Tech News
Leak reveals launch timing for a brand new product unlike anything Apple has made before
There's really no question at this point that 2020 is shaping up to be an extremely busy year for Apple, and much of the focus from fans is on one product line in particular. Needless to say, we're talking about Apple's iPhone lineup.
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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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Instagram CEO explains why the company hasn't developed an iPad app yet - 9to5Mac
It’s 2020 and Instagram still doesn’t have an iPad app — despite its barrage of other feature additions and expansions. Now, in a response to a user question this weekend, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has explained why the company has yet to roll out an app
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram Tests Reverse-Chronological 'Latest Posts' Feature
If you're annoyed by Instagram's algorithmic feed, there's good news. Instagram appears to be testing a new feature that gathers posts and displays them in reverse-chronological order.
Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH
New iPhone Exclusive Reveals Stunning Apple Design Decision
Apple's iPhone 12 will be unlike any rival 2020 smartphone thanks to this radical design decision...
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
The latest company to show big losses is — surprise — Airbnb | Fortune
Airbnb had once been the rare Silicon Valley unicorn that had turned a profit.
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WhatsApp now has more than 2 billion users
WhatsApp announced today it has crossed the mark of 2 billion users today. It’s the second Facebook-owned service to achieve that milestone after the social network got to that number in 2017. The mobile messaging app was initially released in 2009, and w
Science & Technology | Apps I Like
This brilliant app waits on hold for you | TechCrunch
DoNotPay helps you get out of parking tickets and cancel forgotten subscriptions, and now it can call you when it’s your turn in a customer service phone queue. The app today is launching “Skip Waiting On Hold.” Just type in the company you need to talk t
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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.
Gaming | Gaming
If this new leak is true, the PS5 has already won the next-gen console war – BGR
Sony and Microsoft are playing a cat and mouse game when it comes to official announcements about their next-gen consoles. Both companies have revealed some of the internal hardware that will power the devices, practically confirming that the PS5 and new
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WhatsApp ends support for millions of smartphones around the world
WhatsApp no longer supports smartphones on Android versions 2.3.7 and older, and iOS 8 and older. Affected people will have to upgrade their OS or their device.
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After 7 Years, Apple Just Announced Its New Version of Apple Maps. Here Are the Key Details, Plus Apple's Plan to Take on Google
Featuring: Miami, just in time for Super Bowl LIV, and a big focus on privacy.
News | News
Canada Wins, U.S. Loses In Global Fight For High-Tech Workers
If there is a global war for tech talent, right now Canada is winning. And U.S. immigration policies are part of the reason.
News | Israel Around The World
Israel techies to brainstorm ideas for tackling Australia bush fire challenges
15-hour hackathon hopes to find solutions to water contamination, monitoring air quality, caring for displaced animals and fireproofing for crucial infrastructure
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Apple and Google’s location privacy controls are working
As users opt out of tracking en masse, advertisers will have to make do with limited location data.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Boeing Eyes Israeli Company’s Patented Propulsion Tech For ‘Flying Vehicles’
The American aerospace multinational signed an agreement with Tactical Robotics, a subsidiary of Urban Aeronautics, to explore opportunities to develop and market its patented tech for light aircraft.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
More Bad News For Apple As New iPhone Designs Exposed [Updated]
Apple's new 2020 iPhones have been exposed and NOT everyone will be happy...
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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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Apple's App Store appeals process would make 'Kafka blush,' entrepreneur tells Congress
The entrepreneurs focused on Apple's App Store, which is the only way for most people to install software on an iPhone.
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Airbnb Revamps Corporate Governance, Tying Bonuses to Safety - Bloomberg
Airbnb Inc. is laying the groundwork for a public market debut later this year, announcing a new corporate governance strategy that values safety, sustainability, diversity and accountability.
Science & Technology | Technology
Facebook backs off plan to plaster ads all over WhatsApp - The Verge
Facebook is "backing away" from earlier plans to sell ads for placement inside its enormously popular WhatsApp messaging service. According to The Wall Street Journal, the team that had been working on building ads into WhatsApp was disbanded in
Science & Technology | Tech News
The making of Mojo, AR contact lenses that give your eyes superpowers
Using a display the size of a grain of sand to project images onto the retina, this startup could help everyone from firefighters to people with poor vision.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram DMs come to the web
Instagram is testing out direct messages from the web.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli tech exits jump 72% to record $21.74 billion in 2019, report says | The Times of Israel
In 2010-2019 there were 1,210 Israeli tech M&As and IPOs, for a total value of $111.29 billion, according to IVC-Meitar
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Apple to replace faulty Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
Apple launched a replacement program for defective Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. A problem involving batteries may sound alarming at it calls to mind exploding smartphones, but Apple clarified that the defects do not
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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.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Water-from-air startup awarded Smart Home Mark of Excellence at CES Las Vegas
Recognition is for Watergen's GENNY water system for homes and office use; it generates water from air and cuts down on use of plastic water bottles
Science & Technology | Tech News
The best (and strangest) new gadgets from CES 2020
We’ve picked out the star products and strangest new gadgets from the CES showfloor. If you’re in need of an affordable OLED, sit-down Segway or self-navigating suitcase, you’ve come to the right show report
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Presenting the Best of CES 2020 finalists!
Here's our list of nominees for all 15 categories.
Travel | Travel
Mind-blowing Delta board shows 100 passengers personalized flight details at the same time
Delta Airlines is using Misapplied Sciences Parallel Reality tech to display flight information for up to 100 people on the same board, at the same time.
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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
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Harvard Study: Israeli Startup's AI Tech Reduces Medical Errors, Can Save Millions | Health News
Israeli startup MedAware leverages big data and complex machine learning algorithms to analyze electronic medical records and detect and eliminate catastrophic medication errors.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Here's what AI experts think will happen in 2020
It’s been another great year for robots. We didn’t quite figure out how to imbue them with human-level intelligence, but we gave it the old college try and came up with GPT-2 (the text generator so scary it gives Freddy Krueger nightmares) and the AI
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Celebrating a decade of life-changing Israeli inventions
From Waze to cancer-busting nano-ghost cells and 3-D printed hearts, The Times of Israel takes a dive into tech that helps us get where we're going and keeps us safe and healthy
Science & Technology | Tech
The iPhone 12 May Have A Very Familiar Design
New renders show the 2020 iPhone with a familiar look.
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The 11 best apps for your new Mac - The Verge
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best software available for Apple’s Mac, from email and shortcut apps to window organizers and multimedia players. Airmail 3, Alfred, Bear, LastPass, Todoist, Tweetdeck, and VLC are just a handful of the apps that
Science & Technology | Tech
The 10 best apps for your new Windows PC
Anyone who has used Windows through more than one version knows that, no matter how many utilities Microsoft adds to its operating system, there are always apps and utilities that will enhance your use.
Science & Technology | Technology
A Twitter Bug Could Use Your Phone Number to Expose Personal Details | Digital Trends
A security researcher has revealed that it's possible to find phone numbers and match them to Twitter usernames, a security flaw that could leave millions of people's accounts exposed. The researcher said he'd already found the phone numbers of several hi
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter blocks animated PNGs to keep trolls from using them to trigger seizures
Twitter will no longer animate PNG files after trolls hijacked the Epilepsy Foundation's handle and hashtags last month to send potentially seizure-inducing ima...
Science & Technology | Tech News
More Bad News For Apple As New iPhone Design Exposed
Apple's iPhone 12 design appears to have leaked for the first time, and it's not good news.
Business & Finance | Business
Chicago's Startup Ecosystem Is Giving New York and San Francisco Some Serious Competition
The Windy City owes much to its healthy business climate and reasonable cost of living.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Facebook is building an operating system so it can ditch Android | TechCrunch
Facebook doesn’t want its hardware like Oculus or its augmented reality glasses to be at the mercy of Google because they rely on its Android operating system. That’s why Facebook has tasked Mark Lucovsky, a co-author of Microsoft’s Windows NT, with
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter rolling out redesigned iPad interface with multiple columns, more
Twitter is rolling out an update to the official Twitter for iPad app that brings a much-needed interface redesign. With today’s update, Twitter for iPad now better takes advantage of the added screen real estate available on the iPad. As first noted by A
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram now lets you upload multiple photos on one Story post with ‘layout’ feature
Instagram’s newest feature for Stories is called Layout and allows users to post multiple photos in one Story post. They can upload up to six images at once.
Business & Finance | Business
This new startup claims it will help you buy a home without a mortgage
Los Angeles-based investor-backed startup Fleq buys the house of a customer’s choice and sells it back to them in shares, piece-by-piece.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Influencer marketing agencies prepare for the end of the Instagram like
With Instagram expected to soon remove Instagram likes, advertisers are doubling down on other ways to evaluate the reach of their influencers. Options include using technology or gaining access to the influencers' analytics data from a social network.
Gaming | Gaming
This might be the most puzzling PS5 leak yet – BGR
The PlayStation 5 won’t hit stores until late 2020 and Sony will unveil the console in February at best, according to a recent rumor. But we already know plenty of things about the PS5, especially when it comes to hardware and performance.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple Preaches Privacy. Here's Why Your iPhone Is Tracking Your Location Anyway
Ultra-wideband technology enables some pretty cool features, but it also means that your phone is always tracking you.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Apple Issues New Warning For Millions Of iPhone Users
Apple has warned users its iPhones are performing secret background checks they might feel uncomfortable about...
Science & Technology | Social Media
Reddit’s monthly active user base grew 30% to reach 430M in 2019 | TechCrunch
In a year-end retrospective released this morning, Reddit says its user base grew 30% this year to reach 430 million monthly active users, as of the end of October. Its users also contributed 199 million posts, 1.7 billion comments and 32 billion upvotes,
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli algorithm aids safe landing if plane engine fails
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology developed software monitors a plane’s trajectory and guides it to the best alternative landing strip.
Science & Technology | Tech
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.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter pauses plan to delete inactive accounts
The move comes amid concerns it would delete accounts from those who had died.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Israeli team uses silicon chip to deliver Alzheimer's-busting protein to brain
In Technion, Bar-Ilan trials, nanochip ferries 'neural growth factor' -- which combats neurodegenerative diseases -- and releases it where needed, overcoming blood-brain barrier
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
9 Israeli Innovations Feature On TIME Magazine's 100 Best Inventions Of 2019
The publication listed the '100 Best Inventions' of this year making the world 'better, smarter, and even a little more fun' - and nine Israeli-made creations made the cut. | NoCamels
Science & Technology | Tech
Doctors Are Testing Human Suspended Animation for the First Time
The University of Maryland Medical Center has assembled a team to conduct the suspended animation experiment, but the rules governing ...
Science & Technology | Technology
Disney+ accounts available on dark web, likely due to password reuse - Axios
Hackers are now selling logins for the new streaming service.
Science & Technology | TECH
Motorola Razr foldable phone does something the Galaxy Fold can't -- it snaps flat
Motorola shows off a 6.2-inch foldable screen you can flip up, and an innovative hinge design.
Science & Technology | Technology
WordPress 5.3 arrives with block editor improvements, new theme, and automatic image rotation
WordPress.org has launched WordPress 5.3 with block editor improvements, more design flexibility, Twenty Twenty theme, automatic image rotation, and more.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook lets you get rid of those annoying notification dots
On iOS you can customize Facebook's shortcut bar to remove sections you don't use.
Politics | Conservative Voices
Facebook gave Tinder and other dating apps special access to user data
New documents reveal that Facebook gave Tinder and other popular dating apps special "whitelist" privileges to access user data.
Science & Technology | Technology
The Laser Weapon Is Really, Really Finally Here
Rejoice if you look towards the dystopia of the Star Wars universe, for laser weapons have finally, at long last, arrived. The laser, a weapon system perpetually “ten or fifteen years away” from operational use, is off the development treadmill and en
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple’s Radical New iPhone Suddenly Takes Shape
Apple's biggest iPhone redesign in years has suddenly taken shape...
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter exec teases possible major changes coming in 2020
The floated ideas could fundamentally change how retweets work on Twitter, and that's not all.
Science & Technology | Technology
Where tech companies should look to expand | TechCrunch
Brutally expensive housing markets, fierce competition over a shrinking talent pool and unbearably long commutes: these are some of the challenges plaguing typical tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles and Boston
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli company that makes water out of thin air signs deal with Uzbekistan | The Times of Israel
Dry, landlocked Central Asian nation to buy thousands of Watergen atmospheric water generators in deal likely worth several million dollars
Science & Technology | Tech
Google Photos for Android rolling out sorting in Albums tab
Over the past several weeks, Google Photos has gained a story-esque Memories format and more print products. Google Photos album sort...
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Google to acquire Fitbit, valuing smartwatch maker at $2.1 billion
The acquisition pits Alphabet against fellow tech giant Apple in the wearable fitness tracking space.
Science & Technology | Tech
Lenovo shows off foldable Razr with a fan render (updated)
A video shared today shows the rumored RAZR-like phone folding in half.
Politics | Politics
Twitter bans political ads after Facebook refused to do so
Facebook, by contrast, said it would not fact-check or remove ads placed by politicians, sparking backlash from lawmakers and employees.
Science & Technology | Technology
WhatsApp is suing an infamous spyware vendor for allegedly hacking its users - The Verge
WhatsApp is suing notorious spyware vendor NSO Group, saying the company was actively involved in hacking users of the encrypted chat service owned by Facebook. WhatsApp head Will Cathcart announced the suit in a Washington Post opinion article.
Gaming | Gaming
The key to unlocking the Nintendo Wii’s copy protection was a simple pair of tweezers
Here’s how the Nintendo Wii was hacked with a simple pair of tweezers. A YouTuber has created an entertaining breakdown of one of the biggest hacks in console gaming.
Science & Technology | Tech
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
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli Drowning Prevention Startup Sightbit Says Its Tech Can Revolutionize Beach Rescue
An Israeli AI-powered beach camera system can assist lifeguards in tracking swimmers and recognizing threats. | NoCamels
Science & Technology | Tech
Millions downloaded dozens of Android apps from Google Play that were infected with adware | TechCrunch
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