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Apple bundles three months of Apple Arcade access with new device purchases
AppleInsider - 14 Oct 2020 01:58
New device purchases net a free three-month trial of Apple Arcade, adding to Apple's existing Apple TV+ offer. Available for a limited time, the promotion starts on Oct. 22 and is applicable to new iPhone, iPad, Mac, App...
SpaceX, Hughes and Viasat qualify to bid for $20.4 billion in FCC rural broadband subsidies
Space News - 14 Oct 2020 01:58
SpaceX, Hughes Network Systems and Viasat are eligible to compete for a share of the $20.4 billion in broadband subsidies the FCC plans to dole out under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund starting later this month. Spac...
iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR vs. iPhone SE: Comparing Apple's Full Lineup
Wall Street Journal - 14 Oct 2020 01:58
Columnist Joanna Stern put the four new iPhone 12 models side by side with three older models still on sale, and cut through the confusion to help consumers decide which one to choose.
Here's how much it costs to protect iPhone 12 and HomePod mini with AppleCare+
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Oct 2020 01:56
After unveiling the new iPhone 12 lineup at its October event, Apple has shared details on how much it costs to protect its latest smartphones and the HomePod mini with an extended two-year warranty with or without theft...
Verizon "nationwide" 5G ready for iPhone 12--don't expect a big speed boost
Ars Technica - 14 Oct 2020 01:52
Verizon 5G available in 1,800 cities, should be marginally faster than 4G.
TrickBot botnet survives takedown attempt, but Microsoft sets new legal precedent
ZDNet - 14 Oct 2020 01:51
Microsoft successfully argued in court against the use of Windows SDKs inside malware code, a precedent it would be able to use again and again in future botnet crackdowns.
5 big takeaways from the iPhone 12 launch event
Cult of Mac - 14 Oct 2020 01:51
Apple’s "Hi, Speed" event included the company's most critical release of 2020: the much-anticipated iPhone 12 series. And a long-awaited cheaper HomePod, too. Here are the most important takeaways from Tuesday's event...
Facebook's New Anti-Vaxx 'Ban' Has an Ad-Sized Loophole
Gizmodo - 14 Oct 2020 01:51
As folks in the U.S. start to meander into flu season, Facebook decided that now's the time to formally issue a "ban" on ads that discourage its users from getting vaccinated.
To make mini-organs grow faster, give them a squeeze
Science Daily - 14 Oct 2020 01:50
To make organoids grow faster, give them a squeeze, suggests a new study, which finds compressing cells, and crowding their contents, can coax them to grow and divide. The results may lead to faster way to grow artificia...
YouTube Music gets simple Apple Watch app before Wear OS client
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Oct 2020 01:48
To follow a big Android TV update yesterday, Google has just released an Apple Watch app for YouTube Music. It provides basic playback controls and browsing of what’s on your phone. more… The post YouTube Music gets ...
Get a $10 bonus on $40 Amazon gift cards with Prime Day coupon
AppleInsider - 14 Oct 2020 01:46
Prime members can gear up for the holiday shopping season by snapping up a sweet bonus on Amazon gift card purchases of $40 or more through Oct. 14. Prime Day coupon To take advantage of the special Prime Day promotion, ...
PopSockets is working on MagSafe-compatible iPhone accessories
TechCrunch - 14 Oct 2020 01:45
PopSockets will support Apple’s MagSafe technology, TechCrunch has confirmed — meaning you’ll soon be able to pop on and off these ubiquitous iPhone accessories without worrying about the sticker on the back losing...
What some buyers will *really* pay for the new iPhone 12 models
Mashable - 14 Oct 2020 01:45Verizon And AT&T Customers Get a $30 Discount on iPhone 12
The Mac Observer - 14 Oct 2020 01:43
It turns out that the U.S. price of the iPhone 12 and mini is $30 more if you’re not buying it through Verizon or AT&T. Those wanting to buy a T-Mobile, Sprint, or unlocked model are paying a higher price. iPhone 12 $3...
Cross-border digital payment system, championed by Saudi Arabia, gets green light... and yellow card from G7
The Register - 14 Oct 2020 01:42
Basically nobody trusts Facebook Analysis Global banking body the Financial Stability Board (FSB) has given a tentative green light to cross-border digital payments systems, producing a roadmap for making it a reality......
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini support mmWave 5G, but only in the US
AppleInsider - 14 Oct 2020 01:41
Apple's latest iPhone 12 models are the first to feature 5G connectivity, but access to ultra-fast mmWave bands are limited to customers in the U.S. Support for speedy 5G connectivity was a central selling point when App...
You'll soon be able to stream one of Netflix's best shows without a subscription
BGR - 14 Oct 2020 01:41
Netflix struck a deal to bring Narcos to the free streaming service Pluto TV starting this month. Over the next five months, every season of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico will be available to watch for free on Pluto TV, whic...
Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows TCP/IP Flaw in Patch Rollout
Dark Reading - 14 Oct 2020 01:40
The October 2020 Patch Tuesday fixed 87 vulnerabilities, including 21 remote code execution flaws, in Microsoft products and services.
Amazon has deep discounts on car seats for Prime Day 2020
USA Today - 14 Oct 2020 01:39
Get all the best car seat deals for your little one this Amazon Prime Day 2020--shop our top picks.
Apple's iPhone 12 event in 5 minutes
Mashable - 14 Oct 2020 01:38Best iPhone 12 cases now available for purchase
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Oct 2020 01:35
With Apple’s 2020 lineup now unveiled, it's time to look at all of the best new iPhone 12 cases. Alongside iOS 14 and a custom A14 chip, the iPhone 12 models feature a modernized form-factor, MagSafe tech, and a gorgeo...
All of the best Prime Day kitchen deals (so far)
The Verge - 14 Oct 2020 01:35
From pots and pans to air fryers and rice cookers.