extremetechlove: January 2020

Friday 31 January 2020

Roku will keep Fox apps after all, agree to let you stream the Super Bowl

For a moment, it looked Roku owners would be losing the highest-quality way to stream the Super Bowl for free, when the set-top box maker announced Thursday that it would abruptly pull Fox’s apps off the platform a day ahead of the game. But that won’t actually be happening.

Late Friday, Roku and Fox announced that they’ve reached a new agreement that will ensure the Fox apps keep on working without pause — and they’ll be restored to the Roku app store this weekend ahead of the game, Roku tells The Verge.

“We are delighted that we reached an agreement with FOX to distribute FOX channels on the Roku platform. Roku customers can stream the Super Bowl through FOX Now, Fox Sports and NFL in addition to other ways,” reads a statement from...

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We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its bonkers specs - CNET

The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it.

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Take 3D photos on your iPhone or Android phone with this app - CNET

Whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, the new LucidPix app can now turn your cat and food photos into 3D masterpieces.

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Google Doodle honors huge civil rights moment in a small package - CNET

The search giant is remembering the Greensboro Sit-In on the first day of Black History Month.

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This Cybertruck-inspired iPhone 11 Pro costs $15K and isn’t made by Tesla or Apple

Phones are rounded rectangles now. Have been for years — ever since the iPhone killed the QWERTY slider dead. They’re getting rounder and rounder, in fact, as manufacturers continue to figure out how to bend OLED screens and raw metals to their will. They’re far too samey, unless you count an array of sci-fi inspired foldables that are so far basically just recreating the flip phone.

I want something edgier to exist in the world. And now, just as Tesla’s Cybertruck shook up the world of automobile design, a Cybertruck-inspired phone has emerged to maybe, possibly, OK probably not inspire the same sort of design in phones.

The exorbitantly priced Cyberphone, which is effectively just a fancy shell around an Apple iPhone 11 Pro, was...

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Markets blogger Zero Hedge suspended from Twitter after doxxing a Chinese scientist

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Twitter says it has permanently suspended markets blog Zero Hedge’s Twitter account, @zerohedge, for violating the company’s platform manipulation policy. On Wednesday, Zero Hedge posted a blog that doxxed a Chinese scientist and strongly suggested without evidence that the scientist created the strain of coronavirus that’s currently spreading around the world.

That blog lists a name, photo, email, and phone number that are reportedly tied to the scientist, and suggested that readers “pay [him] a visit” if they wanted to know “what really caused the coronavirus pandemic.” BuzzFeed News reported on Zero Hedge’s blog that doxxed the scientist earlier this evening, ahead of the Twitter suspension.

The Verge is not publishing a link to Zero...

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Mark Zuckerberg thinks this is the biggest misconception about him - CNET

The Facebook CEO wants be understood rather than liked.

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Draft law could put encryption at risk, report says - CNET

The "Earn It" bill was drafted by Sen. Lindsey Graham to find better ways to protect children online, earlier reports said.

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Amazon’s Echo Show can now scan barcodes to flesh out your shopping list

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In our review of the Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display, Dan called it the “smart alarm clock to get.” But I think I might move mine to the kitchen, right next to the garbage can.

That’s partly because Amazon has just added the ability for the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8’s camera to scan barcodes, and automatically add those items to your shopping list (via VentureBeat). I might do that when I’ve got an empty package I’m about to toss in the trash.

You start by saying “Alexa, scan this to my shopping list.” Up pops this screen:

Image by Sean Hollister / The Verge

I just tried it with a milk carton, orange juice, and a New Balance shoebox, and it seems to work fine in each case, adding each to my Alexa shopping list....

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Taylor Swift opens up about eating disorders in Netflix doc - CNET

And in response, we put together info about disordered eating and how to get help.

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Coronavirus in pictures: Scenes from around the world - CNET

WHO declares a global health emergency, flights are suspended, cruise passengers quarantined. From China to South Korea, India to the US, the world reacts to a fast-moving threat.

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2020 C8 Chevy Corvette visible carbon option canned due to supplier issues - Roadshow

The 5VM package proved to be a popular option among C8 buyers, despite costing the better part of $5,000.

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The guy who knew Nintendo’s Switch surprise ahead of time has pled guilty to hacking

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A California man has pled guilty to hacking Nintendo’s servers to steal confidential files, including taking information about the Nintendo Switch months before it was announced, the US Department of Justice revealed today

According to the DOJ, Ryan Hernandez, 21, and an associate phished a Nintendo employee in 2016 to get access to and steal confidential information from the company. In October 2017, the FBI contacted Hernandez and his parents to ask him to stop hacking, at which time Hernandez “confirmed that he understood the consequences of any future hacking.”

However, from at least June 2018 to June 2019, Hernandez continued to illegally access confidential corporate information,...

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Twitter adds threaded replies to iOS to make it easier to see ongoing conversations

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Twitter announced a subtle design change to its iOS app today that may go a long way in both making conversations easier to parse and to join. The change, which looks like it’s a change on Twitter’s end that does not require an update, is to the threading feature in the Twitter timeline, which currently does a poor job of differentiating between standard tweets and replies.

The update now draws a concrete line between a parent tweet and the replies, with the replies indented slightly and connected by the series of vertical and horizontal lines. It makes a Twitter conversation look effectively like thread of connected notes. The feature was first demoed in the company’s experimental twttr beta app back in spring of last year. It only...

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2020 Chicago Auto Show preview: Debuts from Ford, Honda and more - Roadshow

Chicago is now the first auto show of the calendar year, so the spotlight is a little bigger than it used to be.

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The best facial recognition cameras of 2020 - CNET

Want a security camera with facial recognition? Here are your best options.

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Microsoft launches Xbox bug bounty program with rewards of $20,000 or more

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Microsoft is launching a new Xbox Bounty Program to reward gamers, security researchers, and anyone else who discovers security vulnerabilities in the Xbox Live network and services. Bounty rewards will range from $500 up to $20,000, and Microsoft notes there could even be higher payouts depending on the quality of the report and the vulnerability impact.

The biggest payouts will be handed out for critical remote code execution and elevation of privilege flaws, while security feature bypasses, information disclosure, spoofing, and tampering will all include rewards up to $5,000. As Microsoft is opening this up to gamers and anyone who has the skills to find flaws, it’s expecting high-quality reports with a detailed write-up or video...

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Thursday 30 January 2020

Elon Musk releases Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe music track on SoundCloud

Elon Musk, DJ, rocket man.

Elon Musk is on a roll. Tesla stock is on a rocket ship and the Model Y SUV is coming early. Now, to share the good times, he’s released a music track on SoundCloud titled, Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe. Seriously.

Musk has been teasing the track for several hours on Twitter. Now you can listen to it yourself, courtesy of “Emo G” Records (say it out loud and you’ll catch the pun):

The track is a followup to Musk’s first single RIP Harambe, that payed homage to the beloved Cincinnati Zoo gorilla that suffered an untimely death.

Elon Musk, aka, E “D” M according to his new Twitter handle, says he wrote the lyrics and performed the vocals himself. That’s really not saying too much unless you’re impressed by his ability to rhyme “you” with “true.”...

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Elon Musk just dropped a Soundcloud banger: "Don't Doubt ur Vibe" - CNET

Rockets to Mars and electric cars are old news. Musk is now a musician, it seems.

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Super Bowl 2020: Roku drops Fox apps from its platform days before the big game - CNET

If you planned to use the Fox Sports app on Roku to stream the big game you'll need to look elsewhere.

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‘Do not travel to China’ because of coronavirus risk, US tells citizens

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Americans shouldn’t travel to China because of the risks from the new coronavirus, the US State Department said. US citizens currently in China should “consider departing using commercial means,” the alert said.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo echoed the warning on Twitter. A Level 4 travel advisory is the most severe warning issued by the State Department, and it applies only to areas with a “greater likelihood of life-threatening risks.”

.@StateDept is increasing the #China Travel Advisory to Level 4 – Do Not Travel. This is due to the spread of the novel #coronavirus throughout China & the @WHO determination that the outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. https://t.co/BIIUdavoP0
— Secretary Pompeo...

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Nintendo says it has no plans for a new Switch this year

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Nintendo CEO and president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors today that the company has “no plans” to launch a new model of the Switch in 2020. Speaking as part of a corporate management policy briefing following yesterday’s release of financial results, Furukawa instead pointed to today’s announcement of the new Animal Crossing-branded model.

“According to the conventional wisdom for dedicated video game platforms, Nintendo Switch should be entering the midway phase of the hardware lifecycle,” Furukawa said. “But we believe we have built a foundation on which we can pursue further growth opportunities for Nintendo Switch.”

It wouldn’t really be surprising if there were no new Switch hardware this year. The original system came out in...

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Roku is losing Fox apps just in time for you to miss the Super Bowl, maybe

If you were hoping to watch the Super Bowl on your Roku TV or set-top box, I hope you don’t mind paying for streaming services like FuboTV, Sling or Hulu, because your existing cable subscription is no good as of today — Roku is pulling all of its Fox apps off of the platform, effective tomorrow, two days before the Big Game.

That might strike you as sudden, considering we reported this very morning that Fox Sports was working hard to bring a 4K HDR stream of the Super Bowl to Roku’s streaming sticks, pucks, and TVs. But minutes ago, Fox Sports removed references to Roku from multiple spots on its Super Bowl website, and we confirmed with Roku that seven channels in total are leaving... unless Fox and Roku strike a deal.

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Tigers want your perfume to help them get frisky - CNET

Calvin Klein is a big-cat favorite.

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We finally know how Rey got Luke's lightsaber in Star Wars: The Force Awakens - CNET

Maz Kanata never told us the full story, so a Star Wars comic has stepped in to fill the gap. As for how Palpatine survived, don't ask.

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Nintendo's new Animal Crossing Switch is super chill - CNET

New Horizons were never this beautiful.

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Nintendo’s new Animal Crossing-themed Switch looks amazing

Nintendo is releasing an Animal Crossing-themed Switch on March 13th, just one week before the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and it’s one of the best-looking Switch models yet. Nintendo says you’ll be able to pre-order the themed console at select retailers soon.

This is the full-size Switch, which means it can be played in handheld mode or on a TV by dropping the Switch into the (Nook family-adorned) dock. It also comes with detachable Joy-Con controllers, and the colors on them look amazing.

Image: Nintendo

This model of the Switch also has an embossed design on the back that’s just awesome.

Image: Nintendo

If you do pick this up, though, you should be aware that Animal Crossing: New...

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As new Boeing CEO takes over, it's unclear when the 737 Max will fly again - CNET

Two crashes killed 346 people and authorities are blaming Boeing's design, a faulty sensor and airline staff. Plus: Everything you need to know about the plane's other issues.

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Ricky Brabec and Honda win the 2020 Dakar rally - Roadshow

It was a 9,000-kilometer race over the span of nearly two weeks and Ricky is the first American to ever take the top spot.

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Honda's 2020 Dakar effort brought home the first US victory ever - Roadshow

Ricky Brabec rode to victory on a Honda CRF450 Rally and had help from a crew of dedicated mechanics.

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How Ricky Brabec and Honda won the 2020 Dakar Rally for America - Roadshow

The Dakar Rally is a brutal and dangerous test of man and machine that no American had previously won, until now.

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Kobe Bryant will be honored at the Super Bowl on Sunday - CNET

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira say they'll pay tribute to the late basketball star in the halftime show.

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Google searches for coronavirus will now show you safety tips

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Searching Google for “coronavirus” will now send users to a curated search results page with resources from the World Health Organization, safety tips, and news updates, Google and the WHO announced today. This effort, which is just one of Google’s SOS Alerts, is now live.

Google also announced a $250,000 direct grant from Google.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, that will go to the Chinese Red Cross to help support coronavirus relief efforts.

To help support relief efforts, @Googleorg issued a $250,000 direct grant to the Chinese Red Cross. Additionally we launched an internal campaign inviting Googlers to donate. So far, https://t.co/ldmgae16C7 and Googlers have raised over $800K USD (3.5M rmb).
— Google Communications...

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United Nations reportedly suffered a hack, which it tried to keep secret - CNET

The UN was targeted in an apparent spy operation last year, but top officials kept quiet, according to the AP.

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Samsung is already taking sign-ups to preorder its next Galaxy phone - CNET

You'll get the unannounced Samsung phone by March 6.

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Super Bowl 2020 movie and TV trailers: Sonic the Hedgehog, Hunters and more - CNET

A couple of (expensive) movie ad spots have already arrived online. You can also expect trailers from Black Widow, Fast and Furious 9, and more.

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In Iowa, people worry about one social network as caucuses loom - CNET

Locals are concerned about the role Facebook will play in next week's contest and the general election.

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Wednesday 29 January 2020

Super Bowl 2020 movie trailers to expect: Black Widow, Fast and Furious 9 - CNET

The Super Bowl is the place to be -- to watch extremely expensive movie ad spots.

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We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its bonkers specs - CNET

The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it.

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This activity tracker helps you tell when your cat is sick - CNET

The PurrSong Pendant is a tiny device that measures your cat's activity and sleep.

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Netflix continues anime land grab with live-action One Piece series

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Netflix has ordered a live-action show based on One Piece, the colossally popular Japanese manga and anime franchise, as first reported by Deadline. It’s said to be a ten-episode series from publisher Shueisha and Tomorrow Studios, the studio also working on Netflix’s forthcoming Cowboy Bebop show.

Steven Maeda (The X-Files, Lost) is reportedly the showrunner as well as writer and executive producer, with Matt Owens (Luke Cage, Agents of SHIELD) also writing and executive-producing. Further executive producer credits go to One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda and Tomorrow Studios’ Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. Plans for the series were first announced in 2017, though Netflix wasn’t on board at that point.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: A One Piece...

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Apple, Broadcom must pay CalTech $1.1B for patent infringement - CNET

A jury handed down the decision related to Wi-Fi chips used in iPhones, Macs and other devices.

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Best Buy flash sale: Discounts on Bose headphones, TCL 4K TVs, Galaxy Watch and more - CNET

Save hundreds of dollars on 65-inch and 75-inch TVs, as well as some of our favorite audio gear, like the Bose QuietComfort 35 II.

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Tesla Q4 2019 earnings call: 'Full Self-Driving', battery day and insurance discounts - Roadshow

It looks like Full Self-Driving is still a ways off, but a Tesla battery tech day isn't.

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Samsung hopes 5G will save its slumping profits this year

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Samsung Electronics just released fourth-quarter earnings that told much the same story as the rest of 2019. Revenue was more or less flat year-on-year — up 1 percent to 59.9 trillion won ($50.7 billion) — while operating profit slid 34 percent to 7.1 trillion won ($6 billion).

The primary reason for the decline remains the fall in prices of memory chips, Samsung’s biggest profit driver in recent years. The display panel business also saw profits fall year-on-year due to weak demand. The mobile division, on the other hand, did better than a year ago, with Samsung calling out “solid” flagship sales and the profitability of phones like the Galaxy A series.

Samsung is hoping that the wider adoption of 5G in 2020 will improve its numbers...

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Overwatch League cancels February and March games in China following coronavirus outbreak

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The Overwatch League’s plans for a truly global e-sports league have taken a major hit. Today, Blizzard announced that the China-based games taking place in February and March planned for the 2020 season have been canceled following the outbreak of the coronavirus. In a statement posted this evening to Twitter, the league explained that the decision was made to “protect the health and safety of our players, fans, and staff.”

“We hope fans have a safe and happy Lunar New Year, and we remain incredibly excited to play Overwatch League matches in China later this season,” the statement reads. “We’ll share more information about when and where the matches will take place at a later date.”

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— Overwatch League...

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Fortnite players can compete for the first tournament-exclusive skin this weekend

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Epic has announced an in-game Fortnite tournament for this weekend that’s timed with the Australian Open, and players who compete will have a shot to earn the game’s first-ever competition skin. The in-game item can only be earned by placing well in the tournament.

But there is a catch — only players on its OCE (Oceania) or Asia servers can compete for the prize. If that’s you, and if your Fortnite account is level 15 or higher, Epic says you’ll be able to compete in the Summer Smash Cup, which takes place on February 1st and 2nd from 7PM AEDT to 10PM AEDT (3AM ET to 6AM ET). You’ll be able to play in 10 matches each day to earn in-game points for surviving a battle royale match for as long as you can and earning eliminations. You can...

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Facebook pays up $550M for facial recognition privacy lawsuit - CNET

The settlement fund follows a five-year lawsuit over tagging photos.

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Coronavirus cases spike to over 7,700, death toll rises: Everything we know - CNET

The death toll from the deadly new virus continues to rise as the first cases are reported in the United Arab Emirates, Tibet and Finland.

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Human hearts and brides with mustaches: The best new emojis on the way - CNET

Commentary: The 117 new emojis revealed in the final list of upcoming designs are both inclusive and unexpected.

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Bioshock: The Collection is free to play on PlayStation Plus in February - CNET

Get down there.

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Tesla says China has ordered its Shanghai factory shut down over coronavirus fears

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The Chinese government has ordered the shutdown of Tesla’s new factory in Shanghai over coronavirus fears, which will delay the company’s production of the Model 3 there, executives announced in a call with investors. The ramp of the Model 3 production will be delayed by a week and a half and the shutdown may “slightly” impact the company’s profitability in the first quarter of 2020, Tesla finance chief Zach Kirkhorn said.

“At this point we’re expecting a one to one-and-a-half week delay in the ramp of Shanghai built Model 3s due to a government required factory shutdown,” he said on the call.

Tesla began delivering the first cars produced at its Shanghai factory at the end of 2019. The deliveries marked an important milestone for Tesla,...

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Facebook to pay $550 million to settle privacy lawsuit over facial recognition tech

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Facebook says it has agreed to pay $550 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding its use of facial recognition technology. The news, reported first this evening by The New York Times, was part of a disclosure the company made as part of its fourth quarter earnings report today.

The case against Facebook has been going on since 2015. The lawsuit alleged that Facebook’s initial version of the its Tag Suggestions tool, which scans a user’s face in photos and offers suggestions about who that person might be, stored biometric data without user consent, violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

In 2018, Facebook began more transparently explaining its...

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Strange newly discovered aurora looks like glowing green dunes - CNET

Meet a form of northern lights that previously escaped the eyes of scientists and can let them observe invisible atmospheric waves.

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Kwikset's Kevo touch-to-open smart lock is now $90, its lowest price ever - CNET

Keep your phone in your pocket -- Kevo uses Bluetooth to know you're home and unlocks with a tap.

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Tesla Model Y is coming to customers ahead of schedule and with extra range - Roadshow

The Model 3's crossover cousin will start hitting customer garages in March with a decent range bump too, according to Tesla.

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2020 Mini Cooper SE Electric delivers EV zip for short money - Roadshow

Spoiler alert: Mini's first production EV offers ultra-affordable fun, but it's no marathon runner.

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Europe allows Huawei for 5G through security guidelines - CNET

But EU states must maintain diversity in their 5G suppliers, and limit access to core networks.

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Apple must pay $837 million for infringing Wi-Fi patents from Caltech, jury decides

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Nearly four years after the California Institute of Technology sued Apple and Broadcom for allegedly infringing four of the university’s patents on Wi-Fi data transmission, a federal jury has agreed that the two companies infringed — and has awarded $1.1 billion in damages to Caltech for the infringement, Law360 reports.

Reporting from the courtroom today, Law360 writes that the jury ordered Apple to pay $837 million, with Broadcom owing $270 million. That seems to be based on Caltech’s hypothetical estimate of what it might have been able to negotiate in royalties back in 2010 — if Broadcom and Apple had actually struck a deal with Caltech before they put Broadcom’s Wi-Fi chips into new Apple devices.

Caltech figured that Apple would...

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Tuesday 28 January 2020

The Batman starring Robert Pattinson starts filming - CNET

Here's everything we know about the movie also starring Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, Paul Dano, Zoe Kravitz and more.

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Apple Pay Cash on the iPhone is super convenient, once you set it up - CNET

We show you how to use Apple Cash in your Apple Pay wallet to send, receive and request money.

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We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its bonkers specs - CNET

The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it.

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Our favorite gluten-free frozen pizzas to order online - CNET

Keep your freezer stocked with these gluten-free pies to satisfy a pizza craving any time.

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Pokemon Home will let you bring old buddies to Sword and Shield - CNET

You can trade and manage your Pokemon collections from multiple games.

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5 best standing desk converters for 2020 - CNET

Your workstation doesn't need a complete overhaul to get you standing up for a healthier, happier you.

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Sonic the Hedgehog movie scores retro 16-bit music video with Wiz Khalifa - CNET

Here's our ongoing guide for the upcoming movie about the beloved Sega video game character.

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2021 Genesis GV80 first drive review: The brand's most important debut yet - Roadshow

Genesis' long-awaited SUV is finally here, and just a few days after its public debut, we take it for a spin in South Korea.

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Coronavirus cases at almost 6,000, death toll rises again: Everything we know - CNET

China's National Health Commission confirms the virus has infected 5,974 people with 132 deaths.

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Google Pay is fast, easy, secure: How to set up and use mobile payments on your phone - CNET

You can use the Google Pay digital wallet from your Android phone or watch instead of rifling through your wallet for your credit and debit cards.

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Our favorite gourmet frozen pizzas to order online - CNET

It's delivery, but even better.

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How to make perfectly crispy baked buffalo wings - CNET

Because, let's face it, the air fryer doesn't fit enough wings at once to feed a crowd.

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New software shows safest way to store chemicals, or dispose of them - CNET

Mix it or nix it? ChemStor wants to make sure you don't blow yourself up.

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Peloton alternatives: 4 great indoor exercise bikes that cost less - CNET

Before you spend $2,200 or more, check out these less-expensive cycles from Bowflex, Echelon, Myx Fitness and NordicTrack.

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Get started in VR with the Samsung HMD Odyssey+ for just $230 - CNET

This Windows Mixed Reality headset is compatible with the HTC Vive and is selling for over 50% off.

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Motorola Razr foldable phone preorders are backed up until mid-February - CNET

If you order now, you won't get the phone until Feb. 18.

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50 mesmerizing desk toys that could replace your Newton's cradle - CNET

These stress toys and mind-benders will space you out -- in a good way.

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2020 Mini Cooper SE Electric first drive review: Fun electric fizz on a short leash - Roadshow

Mini's first EV is no Tesla fighter, but it's boldly styled, fun and shockingly affordable.

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TomTom's 2019 Traffic Index puts bad traffic in pespective - Roadshow

Americans are spending 2 hours 23 minutes extra in traffic, but it's worse outside the US.

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2020 Mini Cooper SE Electric: EV zip that won't break the bank video - Roadshow

There's finally a Mini electric you can buy. It's big fun on a small scale -- but there's a catch.

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Here's every electric vehicle on sale in the US for 2020 and its range - Roadshow

As more and more electric cars go on sale, here's a look at every model you can buy in 2020 and how far they'll travel on a charge.

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Google paid out $6.5M in bug bounties in 2019 - CNET

The total payouts nearly doubled over the amount paid the previous year.

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Apple could see some impact from coronavirus in China, Cook says - CNET

Apple has suppliers in the Wuhan area of China and has taken precautions like closing one store in China and reducing hours at other retail locations.

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iPhone 11's new multicam app lets you shoot video with two cameras at once - CNET

Filmic's DoubleTake is free, and feels like the start of something new. Here's a first test.

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Phones in 2020 are coming with more killer cameras, 5G and foldable screens - CNET

Get ready for phones to try to wow you again this year. Here are the most important features to expect.

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Marvel's Eternals movie with Angelina Jolie and buff Kumail Nanjiani explained - CNET

The second of 2020's Marvel Cinematic Universe movies will introduce us to a whole new team of superheroes.

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Windows 7 support is dead, but these 7 security tips will still protect your laptop - CNET

You should upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible, but if you just can't or won't, we'll show you how to level up your Windows 7 security until you can update your computer.

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Karma Automotive to build electric truck and SUV from Fisker’s ashes

Karma has released a teaser image of its upcoming pickup. | Image: Karma Automotive

Karma Automotive, the automaker previously known as Fisker Automotive, is working on an electric pickup truck and SUV, Bloomberg reports. The company plans to show off a concept version of the pickup before the end of the year, and eventually sell it with a starting price that’s less than its $135,000 Karma Revero. Both vehicles will be based around a new all-wheel-drive platform which will be built at the automaker’s factory in Southern California.

In order for the vehicles to be a success, Karma Automotive will have to prove that it’s moved on from the failed Fisker Automotive brand, which was purchased and rebranded by China’s Wanxiang Group in 2014. Wanxiang changed the company’s name to Karma, and rebranded its hybrid sports car,...

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Filmic DoubleTake lets you record from two iPhone cameras at the same time

Users can choose two of the four lenses to record from on the iPhone 11 Pro.

Filmic is releasing a new app for iPhones today that allows you to capture video from two cameras at once. The app, called DoubleTake, was first previewed at Apple’s iPhone 11 announcement in September. It lets you record two video files separately, from any of the iPhone’s cameras, so that you can cut between them, or capture the video feeds displayed alongside each other, either as a split-screen or a picture-in-picture. It works well — the question is whether filmmakers will find a use for it, as they have Filmic’s well-regarded pro camera app.

The new app is straightforward and easy to use. You start by choosing which two cameras you would like to record from: the ultra wide, wide, telephoto, or selfie camera. On this same page you...

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What tech companies should do about their content moderators’ PTSD

A content moderator works at an office in Tampa, FL in 2019 | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales

On Friday I published a report confirming what had been obvious to anyone who spends much time talking to people who work in content moderation: the job causes post-traumatic stress disorder. The report was based largely on an extraordinary document that Accenture, which sells its content moderation services to Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, among others, requires employees to acknowledge that their work can lead to PTSD — and to tell their managers about any negative changes to their mental health. Labor law experts told me the document could be construed as an illegal requirement to disclose a disability.

At the time, I had managed to confirm only that the document was distributed to workers in Austin, TX, as part of Accenture’s...

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2019 Honda Passport long-term update: Road trip champ gets the cold-weather blues - Roadshow

On a 2,800-mile road trip, our midsize Passport proved to be a total champ -- as long as it didn't get too cold.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata is a value-packed sedan for the masses - Roadshow

With loads of tech and other features at an affordable price, the Sonata is ready to make a splash in the midsize sedan segment.

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OnePlus 7T vs. 7T Pro vs. McLaren edition: Confused? These are the main differences - CNET

We break down the differences in specs, cameras and batteries of OnePlus's 7T line of phones.

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The top smart thermostats of 2020 - CNET

In search of a smart thermostat? Here are our favorites.

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Motorola Razr, Galaxy Z Flip, Fold 2: How foldable phones can succeed in 2020 - CNET

Commentary: A brand-new design, foldable phones might not make it to the next generation unless they can continue to evolve.

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Your Amazon Echo is choked with dust and crumbs. Clean it for better sound and fewer sneezes - CNET

Time to give Alexa's speaker a deep clean. Here's what to do and what not to do to keep your Echo in tip top shape.

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Monday 27 January 2020

Doctor Who makes history with its first black Doctor - CNET

Actor Jo Martin portrays plays British tour guide Ruth Clayton who just so happens to have a time-bending secret.

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Wienermobile gets pulled over, and fans relish the jokes - CNET

Here are the five best burns delivered by social-media hotdoggers.

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FCA's UConnect 5 packs OTA updates, wireless CarPlay and is 5G ready - Roadshow

It looks like one of our very favorite infotainment systems is poised to get even better.

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WWE Royal Rumble 2020: Results, Edge to face Orton, match ratings and full recap - CNET

The Rated R Superstar's return was one of many Rumble highlights.

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Facebook and Razer are restricting employee travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak

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Facebook and gaming hardware maker Razer are among the first US technology companies to begin restricting travel to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Facebook is halting all non-essential employee travel to the country, and the company is also telling employees who recently returned from China to work from home, according to Bloomberg. Although Facebook is banned in China, the company does have offices in the country and uses Chinese suppliers for manufacturing its Oculus virtual reality headsets and its Portal family of video chat devices.

California-based Razer, known for making popular gaming laptops and accessories, has separately confirmed to The Verge that it is taking similar measures. “Our company has already been...

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Coronavirus death toll passes 100, a grim milestone - CNET

The new coronavirus emerged in China and has since sickened thousands and been identified in the US and Europe.

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Graphic novel makes history winning prestigious Newbery Medal for first time - CNET

New Kid, about an inner-city youth who dreams of going to art school, is the first comic to win the famous children's literature prize.

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Nio's AI-powered digital assistant Nomi will impersonate your dead pet, among other problematic behaviors - Roadshow

If this is the result of bringing artificial intelligence to the electric SUV of the future, count me out.

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Coronavirus: This is the sheer scale of China's efforts to combat its spread - CNET

China quarantines entire cities as it tries to contain the deadly virus.

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Facebook's rivals reportedly contacted by DOJ as part of antitrust probe - CNET

The agency's investigation focuses on Facebook.

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Amazon employees mass-protest its climate policy despite alleged firing threat - CNET

A Medium post by Amazon Employees for Climate Justice highlighted the company's impact on the environment.

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Peacock vs. HBO Max vs. Disney Plus vs. Apple TV Plus vs. Netflix: How streaming stacks up - CNET

With the launch of NBC's Peacock and HBO Max this spring you'll have more streaming choices than ever. Our guide breaks them down.

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Alexa is sneezing from all the dust on your Amazon Echo. Here's how to keep it clean - CNET

Your Amazon Echo speaker is choked with dust, food crumbs and other gross things you don't want to know about. Time to give it a deep clean.

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iPhone 12 rumors and leaks: 4 things we expect from Apple in 2020 - CNET

Here are the standout rumors about upcoming iPhones.

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Google to change search results again, Vine's back (sort of) video - CNET

In today's top stories, Google says it will experiment with how it displays search results after some backlash to recent changes. Meanwhile, the creator of Vine releases a new six-second video app called Byte.

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Apple iPad at 10: Can we call the iPad a computer yet? - CNET

Asking if an iPad is a computer is like asking if a hot dog is a sandwich.

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Why cancer-spotting AI needs to be handled with care

Illustration by Ana Kova

Accelerating cancer diagnoses could hurt more than it helps

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Speed Up Your Aging PS4 (or PC) With This 2TB Hybrid Drive, Now Just $60

Seagate FireCuda 2TB | $60 | Amazon

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What's New on Netflix the Week of January 27, 2020

The final eight episodes of BoJack Horseman arrive on Friday, so plan to have people over to watch because it’s the kind of show that’s better with a crowd and it’s been a long week; you can’t be bothered to go to someone else’s house when you’re this exhausted. Tell them to make you dinner.

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Huawei ban: Full timeline as US presses Britain to block Huawei from its 5G network - CNET

We break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant and phone maker.

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Microsoft is helping Google improve Chrome’s tab management

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Microsoft launched its new Edge Chromium-powered browser earlier this month on both macOS and Windows. The launch marked just over a year after the company announce its plans to work more closely with the Chromium project and Google engineers. The Verge got an exclusive look at Microsoft’s surprise decision to work with Google last year, and now we’re starting to see just how closely Microsoft and Google are collaborating with the introduction of Edge’s multi-tab management feature in Chromium.

“If you’re still interested in upstreaming this from Edge, we’d be happy to take it,” reads a note from Google software engineer Leonard Grey in a recent Chromium Gerrit source code management thread. “Sounds great! I’ll take ownership of this...

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iPhone 9 (aka iPhone SE 2): Here's how Apple can make it successful - CNET

Commentary: The time is ripe yet again for a truly budget iPhone.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata review: Left-field looks, home-run value - Roadshow

Watch your back, Camry and Accord.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata looks weird, drives great video - Roadshow

Look past the new Sonata's polarizing exterior, and you'll find one seriously high-quality midsize sedan.

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The UK won’t implement EU’s controversial copyright directive after Brexit

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The UK government won’t adopt the EU’s controversial copyright directive after it leaves the bloc on January 31st, though politicians say they still support the legislation’s “overall aims.”

The copyright directive was criticized by free speech advocates, who said it would stifle expression online through the so-called “upload filter” and “link tax.” The upload filter requires some sites to scan uploaded content to see if it breaches copyright, while the link tax allows newspapers and publishers to charge aggregators that link to their content.

While answering a written parliamentary Q&A, the UK’s Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore, said the United Kingdom simply doesn’t have time to implement...

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Apple imagines iMac built into curved sheet of glass

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Apple applied for a patent for an ambitious design for a new all-in-one computer which integrates both its keyboard and screen into a single curved sheet of glass. The patent application, which was first spotted by Patently Apple, and which was filed in May last year, describes how the iMac-like computer’s “input area” and “display area” could be built into a single continuous surface, while a support structure behind the display could then contain the computer’s processing unit, as well as providing space for all the machine’s ports.

It’s a pretty striking design for a couple of reasons. For one thing, the amount of curved glass involved is far more than Apple has ever used in one of its products before. It’s also interesting to see...

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Microsoft forced to create a free Windows 7 update just days after updates ended

Microsoft released its final public security updates for Windows 7 earlier this month, ending support for the operating system after more than 10 years. While the final updates looked pretty routine, Microsoft has now revealed that one is causing wallpaper issues for some Windows 7 users. “After installing KB4534310, your desktop wallpaper might display as black when set to Stretch,” admits Microsoft. It seems to only be affecting stretched wallpapers, and fit, fill, tile, or center options are still working for Windows 7 users.

It’s an embarrassing bug, introduced just as Microsoft was supposed to stop supporting Windows 7. It also left Microsoft with the dilemma of introducing an obvious bug that customers would then have to pay to get...

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Apple Pay Cash on your iPhone is super convenient, once you set it up - CNET

We show you how to use Apple Cash in your Apple Pay wallet to send, receive and request money.

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Galaxy S20, Z Flip and more: Everything we expect from Samsung's Feb. 11 reveal - CNET

Samsung's Unpacked events usually center on phones, and other software and hardware treats.

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Sunday 26 January 2020

This activity tracker can help identify when your cat gets sick - CNET

The PurrSong Pendant is a tiny device that measures your cat's activity and sleep.

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We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its ridiculous specs - CNET

The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it.

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Take 3D photos on your iPhone or Android phone with this app - CNET

Whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, the new LucidPix app can now turn your cat and food photos into 3D masterpieces.

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The unofficial Apple Archive is on death’s door once more

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I hope you got your fill of the unofficial Apple Archive last week, because that expansive collection of over 15,000 classic Apple advertisements, internal training videos, and other eye-opening odds and ends from the Cupertino computer company’s history has now been ripped apart — late Friday, curator Sam Henri Gold received a veritable deluge of DMCA takedown notices originating from Apple’s lawyers, letting him know the vast majority of the videos he’d uploaded to Vimeo had been removed from the internet.

“Do you know what it’s like getting 700 email notifications on your wrist in like 2 minutes? Your wrist sorta goes numb from the vibrations,” Gold tells The Verge.

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Waiting for an AirPods sale? They're back down to $129 at Amazon - CNET

And AirPods with the Wireless Charging Case are selling for $160, which is $39 off.

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Motorola on the Razr’s folding screen: ‘bumps and lumps are normal’

Today’s the day that the Motorola Razr is available for pre-sale for $1499, exclusively on Verizon. Motorola originally said that it should begin shipping on February 6th, but it looks like it’s already backed up to the 14th on Verizon. Alongside the pre-order launch, Motorola has posted a series of videos on its YouTube channel that are somewhere between brief ads and how-tos for the folding phone. And as you might have guessed from the headline, “Caring for razr” caught our eye.

In it, Motorola runs through the basics of what you need to know if you have a phone with a plastic folding screen. We thought we knew most of them already based on our experience with the Galaxy Fold, but Motorola’s video has one more thing to think about:...

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Hillary Clinton says Mark Zuckerberg has 'authoritarian' views on misinformation - CNET

Former presidential candidate tells The Atlantic that Facebook is unwilling to combat propaganda on its platform.

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Sign up for Target's RedCard and get $25 in free money - CNET

Sign up for Target's RedCard to get $25 off your first $25 purchase. The store's credit and debit cards also net you 5% off all Target purchases.

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This giant Lenovo 21.5-inch monitor is now just $67 - CNET

Save $22 on a 1080p display that can handle gaming and entertainment (like this year's hottest football commercials) along with routine spreadsheets.

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Sunday's Best Deals: Flint & Tinder Jackets, House Plants, Greenworks Snow Throwers, and More

A Costa Farms House Plants Gold Box, Flint and Tinder jackets, and a Greenworks Snow Thrower Gold Box lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web.

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Spree review: in search of an audience

Sundance Film Festival

Welcome to Cheat Sheet, our breakdown-style reviews of festival films, VR previews, and other special event releases. This review comes from the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

When a real-life killer finds fame on a forum or a social network — a trend that’s become depressingly frequent in recent years — there are two common conclusions. The first is that social media is some kind of new, unprecedented evil, as if the Zodiac killer never crafted an elaborate brand strategy through local newspapers, or TV news never helped turn mass shooters into celebrities. The second is that modern web platforms simply produce their own distinct kinds of nightmares, ones that twist their wholesome promises of openness and trust.

Spree, a horror-comedy...

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Get the Magic of Vine's 6-Second Looping Videos Back Again With Byte

Back in 2016, Twitter made the call to shut down Vine, a video service that it purchased that specialized in the creation of 6-second looping videos. Now, almost four years later, one of the co-creators of Vine has released an app that brings those videos back: Byte.

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Netflix's The Goop Lab wants to give you an orgasm - CNET

Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop team sit down with a sexual education expert to talk about vulvas, taboos and female pleasure.

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Why is my Mac fan so loud? Causes, troubleshooting and how to get it to quiet down - CNET

When your computer overheats, your MacBook's fan kicks into action. But when it runs too long or too loud, there may be another cause to consider.

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Mark Hamill amusingly shares why he got kicked out of US Space Force - CNET

He joins sci-fan fans making fun of President Trump's US Space Force with the new Twitter meme #IGotKickedOutOfSpaceForce.

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SNL brings back Adam Driver as Kylo Ren on Undercover Boss - CNET

Just like last time, the Star Wars baddie can't control his temper.

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First look at a tiny display made to sit on your eye video - CNET

I had a chance to try out Mojo Vision's prototype smart contact lens, with a tiny monochromatic display designed to sit right on your eye, feeding you information as you need it. With demos showing the potential to see in the dark and navigate menus with your eyes, Mojo Vision appears to be aiming for the sweet spot between clunky AR goggles and invasive brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink.

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How to Watch the 2020 Grammy Awards Without Cable

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards air tonight at 8pm ET/5pm PT. This year’s award’s show is going to be hosted by Alicia Keys, and is expected to include performances by the Joan Brothers, Demi Volvato, Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Lizzo, amongst others.

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Foldable phones need strong screens and killer apps to succeed in 2020 - CNET

Commentary: A brand-new design, foldable phones might not make it to the next generation unless they can continue to evolve.

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Grammys 2020: Start time, livestream, nominees, performances and more - CNET

How to watch the Grammy Awards if you don't have cable.

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How to bundle Disney Plus when you already have Hulu and ESPN Plus - CNET

If you signed up for the streaming services separately, you can still switch to the bundle deal.

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For Google Home's best music setup, do these steps right away with Spotify, YouTube Music and more - CNET

Your Google Home or Nest smart speaker can play almost any song ever recorded, but first you have to tell it where to look.

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Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S11: Samsung's rumored name change makes my head spin - CNET

Commentary: New phone, new name, new chance to reinvent Samsung's flagship phone brand.

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Saturday 25 January 2020

Best shower filters for 2020: How they work and why you should get one - CNET

Wash away all the chemicals that are hiding in your shower water.

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Best dog food delivery services: Pet Plate, NomNomNow and more - CNET

It's a dog's life. You and your furry friends will love these healthy meals delivered to your door.

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The best DNA testing kits in 2020 - CNET

Looking for the best DNA test kits from the best testing services available to buy now? Here are your top options.

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Boeing's massive foldable-wing 777X jet completes its first test flight video - CNET

After a number of delays, Boeing's newest plane -- the largest twin-engine jet in the world -- has finally taken to the skies.

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Galaxy Z Flip is exciting for 5 main reasons: Here's why Galaxy Fold's smaller sibling matters - CNET

It's not just the novelty: Samsung's second foldable phone will be interesting and important. Here are the top five reasons why.

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Friday 24 January 2020

Apple Pay Cash on your iPhone is super convenient, once you set it up - CNET

We show you how to use Apple Cash in your Apple Pay wallet to send, receive and request money.

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We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its ridiculous specs - CNET

The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it.

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This activity tracker can help identify when your cat gets sick - CNET

The PurrSong Pendant is a tiny device that measures your cat's activity and sleep.

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Coronavirus leads to sales spike of Plague Inc., a game about pandemics - CNET

The game tasks players with evolving a virus that will wipe out humanity.

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The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 is rated at 27 mpg on the highway - Roadshow

It bests the front-engine C7 by 2 mpg, while the city numbers are identical.

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Here's how to track the coronavirus spread - CNET

An online dashboard shows all confirmed, suspected and recovered coronavirus patients, as well as deaths.

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Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend shared compromising texts with her brother, who sold them, WSJ reports

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New York prosecutors have evidence suggesting that Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, shared compromising texts about her affair with Bezos to her brother, Michael Sanchez, The Wall Street Journal reports. Michael then reportedly sold those photos to the National Enquirer, which then published a story about Lauren and Bezos’ affair last January. The WSJ says its reporters have seen the texts themselves.

Bezos’ affair returned to the limelight this week when The Guardian reported that it was “highly probable” that Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone in May 2018. According to this theory, Bezos’ phone was compromised when he received a WhatsApp message with a malicious video file from the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin...

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This is the $26.5 million Star Wars-themed mansion you're looking for - CNET

If you have a little cash to spare, you too can live inside the ultimate Star Wars museum.

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Best internet providers in 2020: How to choose cable vs. DSL vs. satellite and more - CNET

Speed, price and the pros and cons of every type of internet service -- from dial-up to fiber to 5G.

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Vine successor Byte is available now on iOS and Android

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Dom Hofmann, the co-creator of Vine who has been quietly working on a successor to the short-form video platform, says the new app, called Byte, is available now on iOS and Android. The app has been available in beta form for quite some, but it’s launch late on Friday afternoon came as a complete surprise.

Hofmann has been developing Byte on and off for years, after he quit Vine just after its acquisition by Twitter. Last we heard from him in an official capacity about the app’s launch (he’s been regularly dropping updates in the app’s rather active online forum) was in November 2018, when Hofmann said it would be arriving in the spring of the following year.

This was after Hofmann had postponed work on the Vine successor, which he...

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This no-touch digital thermometer is only $19.97 - CNET

Helping for preventing the spread of flu and other viruses, it looks like something they might use on the Enterprise.

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Overwatch, Call of Duty leagues exclusively streaming on YouTube after Google deal - CNET

Google and game publisher Activision Blizzard have entered a multiyear deal.

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Clearview AI sued over facial recognition privacy concerns - CNET

The app is an "insidious encroachment" on civil liberties, the complaint alleges.

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The best headphones of 2020 - CNET

With many different headphones to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? Here's a look at CNET's top picks -- from full-size models to tiny wireless earbuds.

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US Space Force logo angers Star Trek fans - CNET

President Trump reveals a new logo that looks a lot like the beloved Starfleet Command logo. George Takei and Mark Hamill react.

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Google's Nearby Sharing feature looks like its own version of Apple's AirDrop - CNET

Nearby Sharing could be the competitor that Android Beam tried to be.

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Rolls-Royce is reportedly building mini nuclear reactors - CNET

The modular power stations could provide power to the UK by 2029.

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Apple patent envisions 'finger devices' for controlling objects in AR and VR - CNET

The fingernail-sized device is loaded with sensors that let users connect to other devices, according to a patent application.

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Surprising Android tricks an iPhone can't do video - CNET

These Android features will fill your iPhone-owning friends with envy.

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Porsche hopes to steal show during Super Bowl with The Heist ad - Roadshow

Join a band of definitely-gonna-get-fired security guards as they chase down a rogue Taycan in the streets of Stuttgart.

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Super Bowl commercials 2020: Mr. Peanut dies and Bill Nye makes a green plea - CNET

Plus, Rick and Morty get in a pickle with Pringles, and Lil Nas X rides the Old Town Road to Doritos' Cool Ranch.

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US pulls rule that would have made it harder for American companies to sell to Huawei

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The US Department of Commerce has pulled a potential regulation would have made it more difficult for US companies to sell to Huawei, according to sources who spoke with the Wall Street Journal, after the Pentagon and Treasury Department protested the rule.

Right now, US companies can sell chips or other electronic goods to Huawei from their overseas locations without an export license as long as those goods are made with less than 25 percent of materials or patents that aren’t made by US companies.

However, the Commerce Department had proposed a new rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would have lowered that percentage to 10 percent. The Pentagon apparently objected to that change because it believed it would hurt US...

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LucidPix app turns photos into 3D and Facebook feeds will never be the same - CNET

Whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, you can now turn those cat and food photos into 3D masterpieces.

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How much longer will we trust Google’s search results?

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Happy Friday to you! I have been reflecting a bit on the controversy du jour: Google’s redesigned search results. Google is trying to foreground sourcing and URLs, but in the process it made its results look more like ads, or vice versa. Bottom line: Google’s ads just look like search results now.

I’m thinking about it because I have to admit that I don’t personally hate the new favicon -plus-URL structure. But I think that might be because I am not a normal consumer of web content. I’ve been on the web since the late ‘90s and I parse information out of URLs kind of without thinking about it. (In fact, the relative decline of valuable information getting encoded into the URL is a thing that makes me sad.)

I admit that I am not a normal...

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Pretty but slightly impractical sums up the 2020 Mazda CX-9 - Roadshow

Yeah, it's beautiful, yeah, its interior is sumptuous and yeah, it feels like a luxury car in many ways, but the 2020 Mazda CX-9 is not the most versatile option in its class.

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Big tech CEOs are learning the art of the filibuster

You maniacs sold out our second-ever Interface live event, with Uncanny Valley author Anna Wiener, in record time. Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket, and we’ll look into finding a bigger venue for the next one. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to seeing a good number of you on February 4th!

The basic idea behind journalism is that there are things people don’t know that they should know, and that someone ought to go find the people who do know about the things and ask them. Most of the time when a journalist interviews someone, they learn something useful, and then report it all back to us so we can have a shared understanding of reality and make better decisions about how to live.

Historically, a person that lots of journalists...

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Samsung to debut AirDrop competitor alongside Galaxy S20, report claims

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Samsung is developing its own alternative to Apple’s AirDrop file sharing service that will launch with the upcoming Galaxy S20, XDA Developers reports. Screenshots of the feature show that it will work similarly to AirDrop, allowing you to “share instantly with people nearby,” so long as their device has Quick Share turned on. You’ll also be able to restrict who can send you files to just people in your contacts, or else leave it wide open so that strangers can send you pictures of space sloths.

Despite how useful AirDrop has been on iOS and macOS since its initial launch in 2011, Android has struggled to come up with a viable competitor. For a while Android included an NFC-based version called Android Beam, but this was discontinued...

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Thursday 23 January 2020

Ikea and Teenage Engineering launch co-developed speakers and party products

Two and a half years after Ikea first announced its collaboration with Swedish design collective Teenage Engineering, the products are going on sale. The Frekvens range (which translates to “frequency”) will be rolling out in US stores from today through February 1st, according to Ikea.

Teenage Engineering is best known for its music products like the iconic OP-1 synthesizer, so it’s no surprise that the Frekvens collection sees Ikea continue its expansion into the world of home audio. There are two speakers in the range, a $69.99 model and a more portable $19.99 option with a belt clip, along with a $149 subwoofer combo and a $10 light-up speaker base.

“The Items got narrowed down towards sound,” Teenage Engineering founder Jesper...

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