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  1. Apple to stop storing Siri audio after contractors heard private talks and sex

    Fall 2019 update will disable storage of Siri audio—users can turn it back on.

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  2. Apple gives third-party repair shops more access to authorized parts

    The program provides parts and resources for out-of-warranty iPhones.

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  3. Unix at 50: How the OS that powered smartphones started from failure

    Today, Unix powers iOS and Android—its legend begins with a gator and a trio of researchers.

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  4. Film & TV makers debut new feature to end the “soap opera effect” scourge

    Vizio, Panasonic, and LG will include it in their new TVs.

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  5. Fitbit debuts $200 Versa 2 smartwatch, Fitbit Premium subscription service

    Fitbit made its most accessible smartwatch better, while shifting focus to subscriptions.

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  6. Lenovo’s new Comet Lake-equipped ThinkPad X1 Carbon hits this September

    Lenovo also updated the X1 ThinkPad Yoga with 10th-generation Intel CPUs.

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  7. Guidemaster: The best back-to-school gadgets you can buy in 2019

    Here's the best tech for students with a growing list of necessary gadgets.

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  8. Guidemaster: Finding the best gaming monitors you can buy

    Including picks for 1440p, ultrawide, budget models, 240 Hz, and more.

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  9. Guidemaster: The best keyboards, mice, and more for your gaming PC

    Gaming PCs need a lot of extras—here are the best ones we could find.

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  10. Report: Apple will unveil overhauled MacBook Pro, “Pro” iPhones this fall

    The iPad Pro, iPad, HomePod, AirPods, and Apple Watch will also see updates soon.

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  11. Unsweetened: Android swaps sugary codenames for boring numbers

    Android gets a new logo, and it looks like a final release is coming any day now.

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  12. Maybe don’t keep your Apple Card in a leather wallet, Apple warns

    The card strives to be compatible with the way we shop, not the way we dress.

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  1. Intel’s line of notebook CPUs gets more confusing with 14nm Comet Lake

    Comet Lake looks good, but it seems like a confusing digression from Ice Lake.

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  2. Guidemaster: The best gaming headsets for your console or gaming rig

    We tested 30 gaming headsets over several months to find the pairs worth buying.

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  3. Guidemaster: The best Nintendo Switch accessories you can buy

    We researched and tested dozens of gadgets to find you quality Switch gear.

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  4. Apple TV+ will launch in November for $9.99, facing off against Disney+ at $6.99

    Report claims Apple will launch with a small slate of shows and a free trial.

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  5. The death of “Works with Nest” begins now with Google account migrations

    Google takeover will kill "Works with Nest," and there's no going back.

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  6. Apple Card is now available to all US iPhone owners, adds new cash-back rewards

    Uber and Uber Eats will offer the same 3% cash-back deal Apple Stores do.

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  7. Report: United States will give Huawei another 90-day export license

    US and Chinese governments are expected to talk things out this weekend.

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  8. Google Play Store’s blindingly white redesign starts rolling out

    The all-white theme might actually be a good sign for dark mode lovers.

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  9. Guidemaster: Navigating the hazy world of gaming laptops in 2019

    Without a one-size-fits-all answer to gaming laptops, we instead offer a lengthy primer.

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  10. Google Drive will introduce long-asked-for file shortcuts feature

    It's coming to G Suite in beta first, but may reach more users at a later date.

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  11. Apple will unveil new iPhones on September 10, leak suggests

    A leaked screenshot carries the date—but it was probably that day anyway.

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  12. Microsoft bucks trend, maintains contractor reviews of voice recording

    It's in the same situation, but Microsoft is taking a different path on voice privacy.

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  1. Huawei’s futuristic foldable smartphone gets delayed for a second time

    Like Samsung, Huawei can't ship a foldable smartphone on time either.

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  2. Turning the Nintendo Switch into Android’s best gaming hardware

    You got your Google OS in my Nintendo hardware!

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  3. British Airways testing VR headsets for first-class passengers this year

    In-flight headsets are the latest sign that VR has much more to offer than gaming.

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  4. FAA tells airlines MacBook Pros with defective batteries can’t fly

    MacBook Pros subject to Apple's June recall are banned from US flights.

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  5. Owners of defective 2016 Google Pixels can now claim up to $500

    The class action lawsuit settlement site for defective Pixel microphones has gone live.

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  6. Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac moves to Metal for DirectX 11 and more

    Update promises better graphics performance in games and CAD applications.

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  7. Microsoft cuts Office 2019 one-time licenses through Home Use Program

    Microsoft's march through subscription land continues apace.

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  8. Apple updates multiport adapter with support for 4K HDR video

    The update means you could use certain Apple hardware as a legit home theater hub.

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  9. Huawei announces its first operating system, HarmonyOS

    Huawei is the next mobile challenger after Microsoft, Mozilla, RIM, and Samsung.

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  10. Apple is now selling the AirPower, basically, only it’s not made by Apple

    It doesn't have all the same features, but the basic concept is the same.

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  11. A detailed look at AMD’s new Epyc “Rome” 7nm server CPUs

    Epyc "Rome" continues its little sibling the Ryzen 3000's mad dash forward.

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  12. A Boeing code leak exposes security flaws deep in a 787’s guts

    Boeing's response to this glaring security lapse has not been reassuring.

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