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Apple to Close Stores in Texas' Eastern District in Bid to Fight Off Patent Trolls

Charlotte Henry · February 22, 2019

Apple will close its stores in the Eastern District of Texas, an area known as a hotspot of patent infringement litigation.

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Adobe Resolves Premiere Pro Issue That Blew MacBook Pro Speakers

Charlotte Henry · February 22, 2019

Adobe has released an update aimed at resolving an audio issue in Premiere Pro that caused some users’ MacBook Pro speakers to blow.

Daimler and BMW Come Together to Offer Uber Challenger
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Daimler and BMW Come Together to Offer Uber Challenger

Charlotte Henry · February 22, 2019

German car giants Daimler and BMW are coming together to offer ride-hailing and other urban mobility services.

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Intel Says ARM Macs Could Arrive by 2020

Andrew Orr · February 22, 2019

Instead of relying on Intel for manufacturing, Apple could better plan out its Mac roadmap for future product development. 

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Former Apple Lawyer Bailed on $500k Bond

Charlotte Henry · February 21, 2019

Former Apple Vice President Gene Levoff, who is accused of insider trading, was released on bail following the payment of a $500k bond.

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American Companies Help China With DNA Collection

Andrew Orr · February 21, 2019

American companies like Thermo Fisher have helped Chinese DNA collection so the authoritarian country can track Uighurs.

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Amazon Future Engineer to Offer Computer Science Education for Thousands of Underprivileged Students

Charlotte Henry · February 21, 2019

1000 schools have signed up to over computer science programs as part of the Amazon Future Engineer scheme.

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What Apple, Others Want for Data Privacy Rules

Andrew Orr · February 21, 2019

Apple, Facebook, Google, and the Internet Association want certain things for data privacy rules, sending a message to Congress.

Pedophile Ring Uncovered on YouTube
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Pedophile Ring Uncovered on YouTube

Andrew Orr · February 21, 2019

Advertisers pulled out of YouTube over reports suggesting a pedophile ring was active on YouTube. The company has removed over 400 channels.

Apple and Goldman Sachs to Launch Credit Card with Money Management Features
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Apple and Goldman Sachs to Launch Credit Card with Money Management Features

Charlotte Henry · February 21, 2019

Apple and Goldman Sachs are set to join forces to launch a new credit card with features to help users manage their money better.

Apple and Alipay Launch China iPhone Deal
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Apple and Alipay Launch China iPhone Deal

Andrew Orr · February 21, 2019

Apple and Alipay partner to launch a US$30/month China iPhone deal. Shoppers can borrow interest-free money for Apple purchases. 

Apple Reveals Training Program for Automated Vehicle Test Drivers
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Apple Reveals Training Program for Automated Vehicle Test Drivers

Charlotte Henry · February 20, 2019

Apple outlined its training program for the human drivers who will test its automated vehicles in a new white paper.

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EU Moves Closer to Introducing 'Link Tax'

Charlotte Henry · February 20, 2019

EU countries are a step closer to introducing the so-called ‘Link Tax’ after diplomats approved proposals two-years in the making.

Spectrum TV Comes to Apple TV For $15
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Spectrum TV Comes to Apple TV For $15

Andrew Orr · February 20, 2019

Charter Spectrum TV Essentials will be coming to the Apple TV for US$14.99/month plus tax. 

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Apple Pay has 383 Million Users Globally

Charlotte Henry · February 20, 2019

There are now 383 million Apple Pay users around the globe, and that number is only going to climb, according to analysts.

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Facebook Blames Users for Expectation of Privacy

Andrew Orr · February 20, 2019

Facebook blames users because we shouldn’t have an expectation of privacy when it comes to Facebook groups.

WinRAR Fixes 14-Year-Old Bug
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WinRAR Fixes 14-Year-Old Bug

Andrew Orr · February 20, 2019

WinRAR, a file compression app on Windows, recently patched a bug that was there for fourteen years due to an old DLL library.

That Anti-LGBT Emoji is Just a Glitch
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That Anti-LGBT Emoji is Just a Glitch

Andrew Orr · February 20, 2019

A person tweeted an emoji of a rainbow flag overlaid with a prohibited symbol and people thought it was an anti-LGBT emoji. But it’s a glitch. 

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YouTube Updates Strike Guidelines

Charlotte Henry · February 19, 2019

YouTube updated its Community Guidelines, adding a warning and making its existing strikes systems consistent across the platform.

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Latest iOS 12.2 Beta Indicates AirPod 2 Siri Support, Subscription News Service Coming

Charlotte Henry · February 19, 2019

A new beta of iOS 12.2 indicates the next generation of AirPods will have Siri support and a subscription Apple News service is coming.

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These Macs Have an Audio Glitching Bug

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2019

It seems that the newest Macs have an unresolved audio glitching bug that has to do with Apple’s T2 security chip. 

SoundCloud Artists Can Publish Straight to Apple Music
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SoundCloud Artists Can Publish Straight to Apple Music

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2019

SoundCloud artists can publish songs directly to Apple Music and Spotify, according to an announcement today.

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iTunes Having Oscars Movie Sale

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2019

Because the Academy Awards is in a couple days, iTunes is having an Oscars movie sale for past and present nominations. 

Europe’s Softening Stance on Huawei
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Europe's Softening Stance on Huawei

Charlotte Henry · February 19, 2019

Both Germany and the UK could allow Chinese firm Huawei’s equipment to be used in new high-speed internet networks.

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