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This week’s top stories: iOS 13.7 released, new Apple Watch rumors, the return of the 12″ MacBook, more

September 6, 2020
In this week’s top stories: iOS 13.7 released with new COVID-19 Exposure Notification features, Apple’s stock split, Apple Watch and Apple TV rumors, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. On Tuesday, Apple officially released iOS 13.7 to the public, bringing a new Exposure Notifications Express platform for COVID-19. This is phase two of the efforts between Apple and Google…
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Karaoke game Twitch Sings will shut down at the end of the year

September 6, 2020
Twitch Sings, the streaming platform’s live karaoke game, is shutting down, the company announced. The company says it decided to close down the game effective January 1st, 2021 in order to “invest in broader tools and services that will help support and grow the entire…
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Activision edges out Sony and Nintendo in August’s TV ad spend

September 6, 2020
Gaming brands upped their outlay on TV advertising in August by 26.66% compared to July, for an estimated spend of $22.5 million. There was almost a three-way tie for top-spending brands, with Activision edging out longtime chart leader PlayStation. In total, 11 brands aired…
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Ambitious project aims to bring Android Auto Wireless to your current car w/ a dongle

September 6, 2020
Android Auto makes it easier —though not necessarily safer — to use navigation apps and control media while driving. However, there’s one bit of friction is setting up the system when it comes to the actual connection. The vast majority of cars use a cable to run Android Auto, but an ambitious project plans to bring the wireless version of Google’s platform to your current car using just a…
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Twitch will shut down its live karaoke game on January 1st

September 6, 2020
Twitch Sings will bid karaoke fans farewell after 2020. The Amazon subsidiary has announced that it’s shutting down the live karaoke game on January 1st, 2021, less than two years after it was officially launched. In its announcement, Twitch says it decided to close the…
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Galaxy Watch 3 Review: Samsung offers the complete package for a steep price

September 5, 2020
In the Android world, it’s hard to find a smartwatch as compelling as what Apple offers to its iPhone users. Samsung has tried to fill that void with its Galaxy Watch lineup, and for 2020, the Galaxy Watch 3 is the name of the game. For Android users, this is pretty much the complete package when it comes to a smartwatch, but is it worth the $399 starting price? Let’s talk. HARDWARE |  The…
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Underwater Camera Reveals the Weird Way Flamingos Eat

September 5, 2020
You may have seen flamingos stick their heads into water to feed before, but have you ever seen what it looks like from under the surface? The San Diego Zoo set up an underwater camera that captures the fascinating way the long-legged birds eat. “These pretty in pink birds…
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How Adobe is using an AI chatbot to support its 22,000 remote workers

September 5, 2020
When the COVID-19 shutdown began in March throughout the United States, my team at Adobe had to face a stark reality: Business as usual was no longer an option. Suddenly, over just a single weekend, we had to shift our global workforce of over 22,000 people to working remotely. Not surprisingly, our existing processes and workflows weren’t equipped for this abrupt change. Customers, employees…
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