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• MacStadium Orka platform now available on T2 Mac mini private clouds

  26-06-2020 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last year at WWDC MacStadium announced the beta of its new Orka platform, and just in time for this year’s event they are announcing the release of Orka clouds built on the latest Mac mini hardware. MacStadium is also offering 9to5Mac readers a special 50% off the first six months of an individual Gen3 Mac mini subscription with code WWDC2020.
  Head below for more info on the Mac mini subscriptions and a live demo of MacStadium’s new Orka platform.m
  
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• The best July 4th deals happening now - CNET

  26-06-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up the best ways to save money on housewares, bedding, electronics and more.
  
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• Elon Musk is teasing Grand Theft Auto V on the Tesla, but how possible is it? - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Model 3's infotainment system likely isn't up to the job by itself, and you have to wonder where it'll get the extra computing horsepower.
  
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• Macworld All-Star Band reunites virtually for a pandemic relief performance

  26-06-2020 23:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Macworld All-Star Band’s history goes back two decades and this year during the pandemic, the group had a reunion for a virtual performance to raise money for COVID-19 relief. Check out the fun performance below of “Feelin’ Alright.”more…
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• Silicon Valley economy remains strong 100 days into COVID-19 disruption

  26-06-2020 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Based on three studies published this week, while virtually every aspect of the U.S. economy has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, the tech industry and its Silicon Valley hub in Santa Clara County continue to fare better than other large regions across California and the nation.
  Apple Park in Cupertino, California
  Jon Swartz for MarketWatch:While Silicon Valley is thriving, non-tech industries are suffering, further widening the wealth gap with other sectors just 100 days into the pan
  
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• Trump administration wants Facebook, Twitter to act against posts about toppling statues - CNET

  26-06-2020 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  The Homeland Security Department reportedly tells social media companies that they helped facilitate "rioting, looting and defacing public property."
  
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• WWDC20 Rumor Report Card: Leaked iOS 14 Features, Arm-Based Macs, and More

  26-06-2020 23:09 via macrumors.com
  
  WWDC was held online this year, but it was still packed with announcements, including iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur, watchOS 7, tvOS 14, and Apple confirming its long-rumored plans to transition to its own custom-designed processors for future Macs. Sadly, there was no sight of a redesigned iMac, but that is still on the table for later this year.
  With so many rumors shared every week, it can be hard to remember exactly what was leaked ahead of a particular Apple event. For that reason, we ha
  
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• iOS 14 drives TikTok to stop grabbing info from users' clipboards, report says - CNET

  26-06-2020 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  A new iOS feature informs users when apps copy and paste content from their clipboards.
  
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• Apple’s WWDC20 design team sessions reveal fascinating insights

  26-06-2020 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MacStories‘ John Voorhees has watched a lot of Apple’s WWDC20 sessions this week. He’s been impressed with the production quality and the shorter, more condensed format of many of the videos. While he’s still working his way through everything that has been released, his favorite sessions by far have been the ones presented by Apple’s design team.
  Designing for the unique characteristics of each platform.
  John Voorhees for MacStories:Through a combination of under-t
  
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• Trump administration wants Facebook and Twitter to act against posts about toppling statues - CNET

  26-06-2020 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  Homeland security reportedly told social media they helped facilitate "rioting, looting and defacing public property."
  
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• Beta regrets? Here’s how to downgrade from iOS 14 to iOS 13

  26-06-2020 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Have you been testing out the new iPhone and iPad betas, but you’re ready to head back the stable public iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 releases on a device? Read along for how to downgrade from the iPadOS and iOS 14 beta to iOS 13.more…
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• Facebook will bar more hateful content in ads, label some posts from politicians - CNET

  26-06-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  The changes come amid a growing ad boycott against the company.
  
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• Apple’s iOS 14 will help cure app hoarders

  26-06-2020 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s iOS 14 promises to help app hoarders in a meaningful way with the App Library which makes it easier for users to get to all of their apps with a simple, easy-to-navigate view at the end of the Home Screen pages.
  The App Library
  David Murphy for Lifehacker:I have a lot of apps on my iPhone. You have a lot of apps on your iPhone. That’s just the of way life in the digital world. It’s gotten so bad that at one point, I had apps on my phone that weren’t even compatibl
  
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• The CDC expands its list of coronavirus symptoms - CNET

  26-06-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Centers for Disease Control now lists 11 potential symptoms for coronavirus, including congestion or a runny nose.
  
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• This smart face mask can talk to your phone and amplify your voice - CNET

  26-06-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  It was really only a matter of time.
  
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• Margot Robbie to lead female Pirates of the Caribbean movie, report says - CNET

  26-06-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  The Disney movie will reportedly be penned by Birds of Prey writer Christina Hodson.
  
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• Facebook to start labeling content that it finds newsworthy but might violate its rules - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Amid an ad boycott, the company also said it would also bar a wider category of hateful content in ads.
  
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• After Twitter labels, censors, and suspends, Parler hits No.1 on Apple’s App Store

  26-06-2020 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a significant surge in sign-ups after Twitter censored and suspended conservative meme-makers to heads of state, the free speech social media platform known as “Parler” hit number one on the Apple App Store’s News section.
  Parler hits No.1 on Apple’s App Store
  The screenshot was posted in a parlay by CEO and creator of Parler, John Matze, who wrote:
  This is our victory as a community for free speech over the tech tyrants. This is a symbol that we want a Town Square
  
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• iOS 14 Lets You Zoom Further Into Photos

  26-06-2020 20:28 via macrumors.com
  
  In the Photos app, there's an option to use pinch gestures to zoom in to photos to see details up close, and in iOS 14, Apple lets you zoom in further than ever before.The image as taken, max zoom on iOS 13, and max zoom on ‌iOS 14‌
  Zooming super far into iPhone photos doesn't always produce the clearest image, but it lets you inspect images more closely.There have been tricks to zoom in further on images in the ‌Photos‌ app like using the rotate tool to unlock a zoom level n
  
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• Unilever halts ads on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for rest of 2020 - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The decision comes as nearly 100 companies have reportedly joined an ad boycott of Facebook.
  
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• Apple’s Craig Federighi talks WWDC20 announcements

  26-06-2020 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, talks with YouTuber Marques Brownlee about Apple’s WWDC20 announcements, remotely, of course due to COVID-19 concerns.Useful Timestamps:
  0:00 Intro1:32 Default Apps5:08 Siri8:34 MacOS Big Sur Design/Icons14:30 iPad Weather and Calculator16:06 Apple Watch on iPad17:38 SponsorMacDailyNews Take: With Apple’s purchase of Dark Sky, expect an Apple “Weather” app for the iPad, be it named “Dark S
  
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• NASA snaps sensational view of ISS crossing in front of the sun - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  It's like spotting a unicorn in space.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Leather iPhone Case From Woolnut

  26-06-2020 20:01 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Woolnut to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a leather case designed for one of Apple's newer iPhones.
  Woolnut makes a whole range of cases and sleeves for Apple's iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and has iPhone cases that fit the ‌iPhone‌ X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.
  Slim in fit and priced affordably at 32.50 to 40 euros or $36 to $45, Woolnut's ‌iPhone‌ cases are made from a high-quality vegetable retanned full
  
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• Autonomous, building-size Russian dump trucks are turning to 5G for guidance - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The system is being tested as a replacement for Wi-Fi/mesh networks.
  
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• How to Use the Sound Recognition Accessibility Feature in iOS 14

  26-06-2020 19:48 via macrumors.com
  
  In iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple has added an accessibility feature called Sound Recognition that enables iPhones and iPads to listen for certain sounds, like a doorbell or a baby crying, and alert the user if they're detected.The feature is designed to help people that are hard of hearing, but Apple cautions that it shouldn't be relied upon in circumstances where the user may be harmed or injured, in high-risk or emergency situations, or for navigation.With that caveat in mind, here's how to enab
  
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• NASA necklace fights coronavirus by reminding you not to touch your face - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  It's an open-source, 3D-printed pendant that detects your hand and warns you by vibrating.
  
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• Craig Federighi Talks macOS Big Sur Redesign, Siri, Default Apps and More in New Interview

  26-06-2020 19:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's software chief Craig Federighi often does a series of interviews following WWDC events, and 2020 has been no exception. Federighi was on the The Talk Show with Daring Fireball's John Gruber, and he also spoke with tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee.
  In a video published today, Federighi and Brownlee discussed some of the new features in iOS 14 and answered questions from Apple fans.
  On New iOS Features Default apps - Apple is letting users set third-party mail and browser apps as the default
  
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• Microsoft to close all 83 retail sites, turn 4 flagship stores into 'Experience Centers' - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  The surviving locations that will be transformed into "Experience Centers" are in London, New York, Sydney and Redmond, Washington.
  
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• iOS 14 hands-on preview: Trying the new home screen, picture-in-picture video, Apple Maps updates and more - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple announced iOS 14 at the WWDC keynote. I tried out the developer beta version to get an early look at what's coming to our iPhones in the fall.
  
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• Next SpaceX launch includes 57 Starlink satellites, all wearing visors - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk looks to be making good on his pledge to reduce the brightness of his growing broadband constellation.
  
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• Epic RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2 is coming to iPad - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  As revealed during a WWDC session on game debugging, the critical hit is getting an iPadOS version.
  
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• OnePlus' next phone will have two front cameras, report says - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  More details on OnePlus' next device leak out.
  
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• First take: With iOS 14, Apple changes the very idea of an app - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  There is also a new App Library, App Clips, Messaging features, a Translation app and the ability to unlock your car with your phone, too.
  
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• Apple TV+ expands international slate with neo-noir thriller ‘Losing Alice’

  26-06-2020 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  “Losing Alice,” a neo-noir psychological thriller from creator, writer and director Sigal Avin, is set to join Apple’s slate of sweeping international original series in a new co-production deal.
  “Losing Alice,” a psychological thriller from creator, writer and director Sigal Avin.
  Apple has partnered with Israel’s Dori Media production compnay in association with HOT on “Losing Alice,” which recently hosted its premiere as part of the We Are One:
  
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• Safari gets new encryption option for network privacy on iPhones, Macs - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's approach lets browsers and other apps, too, use encrypted DNS technology on the company's devices.
  
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• iOS 14 Lets You Add Captions to Photos

  26-06-2020 18:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's iOS 14 update adds several new features to the Photos app, including an option to add captions to images right from the iPhone, which is something that ‌Photos‌ users have been wanting for quite some time.
  The ‌Photos‌ app for Mac previously supported captions through the Description field, but on the ‌iPhone‌, there has been no method for adding similar information. In ‌iOS 14‌, entering a caption is quick and easy.Tap to view any photo full scree
  
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• 2021 full-size pickup comparison: New Ford F-150 vs. Silverado, Ram 1500 and Tundra - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Ford's new 2021 F-150 is here, hybrid model and all. Let's see how it compares against its key rivals from Chevy, Ram and Toyota.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 has hybrid power, amazing sleeper seats and a generator - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  Packing everything from a hybrid powertrain to a hands-free driving mode and a bottle opener, there's not much Ford hasn't thought of for its new F-Series.
  
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• Jaguar's fresh XK engine blocks give E-Types new life, with a warranty - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Prepare to pay a pretty penny, though.
  
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• IDG TechTalk: WWDC reaction, exciting iOS 14 updates

  26-06-2020 18:00 via macworld.com
  From Apple Silicon to App Library, Car Key and sleep tracking, Juliet, Mike and Ken rehash the event and dive into the features they’re most looking forward to using. Also, we apologize for the quality of the video... working through some technical difficulties. We'll have it perfected next time.(youtu.be)To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: HomeKit device firmware updates should move to the Home app

  26-06-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HomeKit excels as a platform because it allows you to tie together multiple products from different manufacturers across your home. This reality will enable you to use a motion sensor on one side of your house to trigger a light from a different manufacturer somewhere else in your home. My biggest complaint about HomeKit is that I have a string of third-party manufacturer’s apps on iPhone that are solely used for firmware updates. What should Apple do to fix this? more…
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• Best PS4 gaming headset for 2020 - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new headset for your PS4? Here are our current top picks, from basic budget models that cost less than $50 to high-end feature-packed powerhouses.
  
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• The Bentley Mulsanne has ended production after more than a decade - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  It's the end of an era for Bentley's long-lived 6.75-liter V8 engine, too.
  
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• Friday deals: 13-inch MacBook Pro from $890, Philips Hue HomeKit Lighting 20% off, more

  26-06-2020 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro at $890, plus Philips Hue bulbs up to 20% off, and previous-generation iPhone deals. Hit the jump for all of our top picks in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Ford Brings Wireless CarPlay to the 2021 F-150 Pickup

  26-06-2020 17:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Ford's F-series pickup is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., and last night the carmaker unveiled the redesigned 2021 F-150, which includes Ford's new SYNC 4 infotainment system with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
  Ford announced SYNC 4 last October, with the first announced vehicle to include it being the upcoming electric Mustang Mach-E. With the F-150, Ford will be kicking off inclusion of the new system in its more mainstream vehicle lineup.The 2021 F-150 comes with SYNC 4 and wireless
  
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• Deals: Shop With Our Exclusive 30% Discount Code Across Zagg's Brands Before it Expires June 30

  26-06-2020 17:42 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier in June we kicked off a 30% sitewide sale in partnership with Zagg, and now that promotion is set to end next week on Tuesday, June 30. This includes sitewide discounts across Zagg, Mophie, Braven, Invisible Shield, iFrogz, Gear4, and Halo.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Zagg. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.To get the discount, head to Zagg's website, browse for an item, add it to your cart, and
  
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• Microsoft effort to replicate Apple fails; all Microsoft retail stores to shut down

  26-06-2020 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Well, it took long enough, but even Microsoft’s patience for perpetuating a grand ruse has its limits. The company will shutter all of its 80 or so of its remaining retail stores – the exact number seems to be unknown, since nobody cares; at one point they had at least 100 empty spaces scattered about – as the company has yet again failed to replicate Apple’s success.
  Microsoft’s first Retail Store opened in in Scottsdale Fashion Square in Arizona in 2009
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• 2021 Ford F-150's 5 best new innovations and features include a generator and a folding shifter - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  Ford has given its 2021 F-150 pickup truck a brace of crazy, clever new features designed for work and play. These are our favorites.
  
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• California mandates shift from diesel to electric trucks starting in 2024 - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  The goal is to have nothing but electric trucks being sold by 2045.
  
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• OnePlus Z 'Thing' is a thing. Here are the features it needs (and doesn't need) - CNET

  26-06-2020 17:19 via cnet.com
  
  OnePlus returns to its super affordable roots.
  
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