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Rian Johnson: Apple won’t let movie villains use iPhones on camera

Product placement in Hollywood has existed almost since the advent of movies themselves, so by now we’re all fairly immune to seeing glaringly obvious logos and brands on the big screen. And while no company wants to be associated with negative connotations, it seems that one tech giant is particularly twitchy about its reputation: Apple. According to Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last…
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Oppo smartwatch leaks in live photos w/ first glimpse at the Android-based UI

While it still remains unclear, leaked images of the upcoming Oppo smartwatch have showcased part of the device interface for the first time leaving us guessing as to what software it might run. The leak was shared on Chinese networking site Weibo by Digital Chat Station, where the leakster suggested that the smartwatch was powered by an “Android system.” That doesn’t tell us a whole lot…
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iPhones could be the ultimate spoiler for movies, reveals Knives Out director

Which characters are or aren’t using iPhones could turn out to be the ultimate spoiler for thriller and mystery movies, thanks to a revelation by director Rian Johnson. In a straight-to-camera piece for (video below), Johnson hesitates over whether or not he should reveal the information … As noted, if a character is seen using an iPhone, they won’t turn out to be a bad…
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Samsung Galaxy S20 is the first phone certified for USB fast charging

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series is now the first smartphone lineup to receive USB fast-charger certification from the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the organization leading the advancement of USB tech. The certification verifies that the Galaxy S20 series supports Programmable Power Supply (PPS) and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.0 specification. For users, this means that the phones will work…
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