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Spring Loaded: Apple announces April 20 event
A new iPad Pro is expected, among other announcements.A new iPad Pro is expected, among other announcements.
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Google is killing “Google Play Movies & TV” on smart TVs
Smart TV users get pushed to YouTube, other OSes get Google TV or Play Movies.Smart TV users get pushed to YouTube, other OSes get Google TV or Play M...
Roku’s latest streaming device gives 4K, HDR, and a voice remote for $40
Plus new Roku OS updates and a revised two-in-one streaming soundbar.Plus new Roku OS updates and a revised two-in-one streaming soundbar.
Report: Apple plans Apple TV/HomePod and iPad/HomePod hybrid products
Also: Mini LED display supply might make the new iPad Pro hard to find.Also: Mini LED display supply might make the new iPad Pro hard to find.
Microsoft acquires Nuance—makers of Dragon speech rec—for $16 billion
Nuance's deep-learning-based speech recognition serves 77% of US hospitals.Nuance's deep-learning-based speech recognition serves 77% of US hospitals.
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How long can Epic afford to throw money at the Epic Games Store?
Exclusives and free games drive massive losses, but it's just a drop in the Epic bucket.Exclusives and free games drive massive losses, but it's just a drop in ...
Apple M1 hardware support merged into Linux 5.13
The merge is exciting, but don't rush out to buy an Apple M1 for Linux just yet.The merge is exciting, but don't rush out to buy an Apple M1 for Linux j...
Google denies rumors the Pixel 5a is dead, announces US and Japanese launch
The Pixel 5a is getting Google's smallest distribution ever, due to a lack of chips?The Pixel 5a is getting Google's smallest distribution ever, due to a la...
No password required: Mobile carrier exposes data for millions of accounts
Q Link Wireless made data available to anyone who knows a customer's phone number.Q Link Wireless made data available to anyone who knows a customer's pho...
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YouTube’s policies block ad targeting on Black Lives Matter videos
“Brand safety” partially dictates who can make money on YouTube.“Brand safety” partially dictates who can make money on YouTube.
Apple, Epic Games lay out detailed arguments for upcoming legal battle
Is the App Store its own market or just one of many competing gaming markets?Is the App Store its own market or just one of many competing gaming mar...
The Apple Watch Series 6 is down to its lowest price yet today
But only the red model. Dealmaster also has Nest thermostats, monitors, & more.But only the red model...
Amazon warns Texas: Don’t pass bill that would drive up wind power costs
Bill would "directly assign" grid stability costs to renewable power providers.Bill would "directly assign" grid stability costs to renewable power pro...
Why some investors are excited about Ryan Cohen as GameStop’s next chairman
Move comes as GameStop tries to cash in on its persistent stock surge.Move comes as GameStop tries to cash in on its persistent stock surge.
How Apple’s new App Tracking Transparency policy works
Paper covers include IDFA alternatives, rules for Apple's own apps, and more.Paper covers include IDFA alternatives, rules for Apple's own apps, and ...
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Google of illegally tracking Android users, according to new complaint
Activist alleges use of tracking identifiers without user consent breaches EU law.Activist alleges use of tracking identifiers without user consent breach...
tvOS code hints at a new Apple TV 4K with 120 Hz playback
Higher frame rates mean smoother interfaces and better gameplay experiences.Higher frame rates mean smoother interfaces and better gameplay experien...
8Bitdo Pro 2 gamepad review: A $50 bargain for cool features, killer performance
Backside buttons, customizations make an already solid $50 gamepad even better.Backside buttons, customizations make an already solid $50 gamepad even ...
Apple rejects apps breaking new privacy rules, hinting iOS 14.5’s release is near
Rejections affect apps with SDK that uses device fingerprinting to track users.Rejections affect apps with SDK that uses device fingerprinting to track...
Chipmaker TSMC to invest $100 billion in research, expansion
Expansion is a no-brainer when your fabs are at 100% and still can't meet demand.Expansion is a no-brainer when your fabs are at 100% and still can't mee...
The Emoji Story: You should never have this much fun learning about Unicode
"800M people could use a period emoji right now. How many people are talking about broccoli?""800M people could use a period emoji right now...
Arizona app store bill fails after heavy lobbying from Google and Apple
"There just wasn’t enough support" after lobbying blitz, one legislator said."There just wasn’t enough support" after lobbying blitz, one legislator ...
Apple commits to build “grid-scale” energy storage in California
110 of Apple's manufacturing partners are moving to 100 percent renewable energy.110 of Apple's manufacturing partners are moving to 100 percent renewabl...
Xiaomi’s first foldable smartphone takes on the Samsung Galaxy Fold
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold jumps into the foldable wars.The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold jumps into the foldable wars.
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Biden plan eliminates billions in fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel industry gets up to $62 billion in handouts every year.Fossil fuel industry gets up to $62 billion in handouts every year.
Android sends 20x more data to Google than iOS sends to Apple, study says
Google contests the estimate, saying it's based on flawed methodology.Google contests the estimate, saying it's based on flawed methodology.
WWDC 2021 is scheduled to kick off June 7
It will be entirely online again, as expected.It will be entirely online again, as expected.
Apple Watch could replace in-clinic tests to measure frailty, study says
Study contributes to Apple's messaging about the Watch's impact on healthcare.Study contributes to Apple's messaging about the Watch's impact on healt...
Sweeping climate law zeroes out carbon pollution for Massachusetts
State will track progress across the entire economy for the next 30 years.State will track progress across the entire economy for the next 30 years.
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