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“Local authorities will be alerted”: iPhone looters end up with useless phones
Apple has long used digital anti-theft measures in its stores.Apple has long used digital anti-theft measures in its stores.
Sega’s tiny Game Gear Micro is 92% smaller than the original
But Japanese release spreads its 16 built-in games across four color variants.But Japanese release spreads its 16 built-in games across four color var...
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COVID-19 privacy protection bill introduced with bipartisan support
The bill's authors hope privacy and public health don't have to be at odds.The bill's authors hope privacy and public health don't have to be at odds.
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The Apple Watch Series 5 is down to its lowest price yet today
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Dell XPS 13 and XPS 13 Developer Edition—side-by-side review
The XPS13 is a good laptop overall—but its Killer Wi-Fi needs some serious TLC.The XPS13 is a good laptop overall—but its Killer Wi-Fi needs some serio...
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Apple fixes bug that could have given hackers unauthorized to user accounts
Report of serious vulnerability lands developer $100,000 bounty.Report of serious vulnerability lands developer $100,000 bounty.
Nest users now covered by Google’s ultra-secure Account Protection Program
APP is the most effective way to prevent hijackings. So what are you waiting for?APP is the most effective way to prevent hijackings...
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Dallas Police asked public for videos of protesters—it didn’t go well
Police app stops working hours after PD requested videos of “illegal activity.”Police app stops working hours after PD requested videos of “illegal act...
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro mini-review: A vast improvement
It’s an improvement over the Smart Keyboard in every way but price.It’s an improvement over the Smart Keyboard in every way but price.
Big Tech goes on pandemic M&A spree despite political backlash
Rate of dealmaking by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, et al is highest since 2015Rate of dealmaking by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, et al is highest since 2015
iPhone privacy prompts discriminate against non-Apple apps, complaint says
Anticipating a competing product from Apple, Tile goes on the offensive.Anticipating a competing product from Apple, Tile goes on the offensive.
Apple introduces new MacBook battery management with macOS Catalina 10.15.5
Battery Health Management is an optional feature, though.Battery Health Management is an optional feature, though.
Samsung copies the Apple Card, announces “Samsung Money”
Samsung announces a physical debit card and SoFi money management account.Samsung announces a physical debit card and SoFi money management account.
For a limited time, a new jailbreak gives full root access to any iPhone
Tool released over the weekend makes it a snap to remove restrictions built into iOS.Tool released over the weekend makes it a snap to remove restrictions bu...
Review: Revisit the controversial Biosphere 2 project with Spaceship Earth
Matt Wolf's documentary chronicles the ups and downs of 1990s ecological experimentMatt Wolf's documentary chronicles the ups and downs of 1990s ecological...
You’re saying it wrong: How to say oft-mispronounced tech terms
We researched readers' tech term pronunciation debates; here are the conclusions.We researched readers' tech term pronunciation debates; here are the con...
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Just turning your phone on qualifies as searching it, court rules
Location data requires a warrant, since 2018; lock screen may now, too.Location data requires a warrant, since 2018; lock screen may now, too.
COVID-19 contact tracing hits Apple devices with iOS and iPadOS 13.5
Apple also pushed out small updates for HomePods and Apple TVs.Apple also pushed out small updates for HomePods and Apple TVs.
Google CEO defends Pixel line, says company is “super committed” to hardware
In an interview, the Google CEO says he takes a long-term view of hardware efforts.In an interview, the Google CEO says he takes a long-term view of hardwa...
Facebook takes on Amazon with online shopping venture
Businesses can set up digital storefronts and sell directly to users on platform.Businesses can set up digital storefronts and sell directly to users on ...
“Apple Glass” AR rumors: $499 price point, lidar, announcement in late 2020
YouTuber claims he's seen a prototype video of the device, and has a list of details.YouTuber claims he's seen a prototype video of the device, and has a lis...
Apple reopens some US stores amidst COVID-19, but they’ll work differently
Face masks and screenings will make for a different retail experience.Face masks and screenings will make for a different retail experience.
Feds want Apple to weaken crypto after al-Qaida ties found on shooter’s iPhone
Investigators say they spent 4 months and huge sums to decrypt suspected iPhones.Investigators say they spent 4 months and huge sums to decrypt suspected...
Quarantine is a weirdly good time for animation
Going remote is giving animators lots of opportunities to shine.Going remote is giving animators lots of opportunities to shine.
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Apple TV+ drops teaser for special Mythic Quest: Quarantine episode
"Poppy is being mean in Australian. Is the meeting almost over?""Poppy is being mean in Australian. Is the meeting almost over?"
Eye-Oss vs Eye-Oh-Ess: Judging the fiercest tech pronunciation debates
We're going to set the record straight on some age-old debates.We're going to set the record straight on some age-old debates.
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Apple acquired NextVR, suggesting it still harbors VR ambitions
It's not yet clear what Apple has in mind for the sports-focused VR startup.It's not yet clear what Apple has in mind for the sports-focused VR star...
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Dealmaster also has deals on Final Fantasy VII Remake, AirPods Pro, and more.Dealmaster also has deals on Final Fantasy VII Remake, AirPods Pro, and ...
You can now buy Amazon’s Eero Wi-Fi directly from Apple
Apple loyalists have new Wi-Fi options available in their favorite store.Apple loyalists have new Wi-Fi options available in their favorite store.
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