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US book publishers sue Audible over AI-powered transcription

August 23, 2019
Several of the biggest book publishers in the US have launched a new lawsuit against Audible over a feature they say infringes on their copyright. Leading the suit are the so-called “Big Five” of US publishing: Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. At the center of the case is the Captions feature the Amazon-owned company announced last…
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How to redownload apps on iPhone and iPad

August 23, 2019
Are you trying to find an app that you previously purchased or downloaded? Follow along for how to redownload apps on iPhone and iPad. In addition to being able to redownload any apps that you’ve purchased or downloaded to your iPhone or iPad in the past, you can also…
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Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ in the US

August 23, 2019
Today’s the big day for the release of some of the hottest phones of 2019, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. Here’s where you can buy either the Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10+ in the United States, and who has the best deals. It’s that time of the year again…
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LG's smart home app adds voice control through Google Assistant

August 23, 2019
Many smart appliance makers’ apps still require that you tap buttons to control your home, but not LG’s. It’s introducing Google Assistant-powered voice control to its ThinQ app (previously SmartThinQ) to steer all its connected appliances, whether it’s an oven, fridge or washing machine. Yes, you can already use Assistant outside of the app, but this gives you more…
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OnePlus TV will run ‘optimized’ Android TV software

August 23, 2019
Following the news that OnePlus will release its first TV this September in India, company CEO Pete Lau has shared additional information about the platform in an interview with Gadgets 360. Most notably, thanks to a partnership with Amazon, he said the OnePlus TV would cost…
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Yakuza's many remasters are about to pay off big time

August 23, 2019
Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio is in a fantastic position. The Sega-owned developer has just released Judgment, a well-received detective game starring Japanese actor and singer Takuya Kimura as the lead. Now, the team is turning its attention back to Yakuza, a long-running…
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9to5Google Daily 290: Android is now completely dessert free

August 23, 2019
Listen to a recap of all the top 9to5Google stories of the day. 9to5Google Daily is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. https://9to5google.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/08/9to5Google-290.mp3 New episodes of 9to5Google Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our…
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OnePlus TV specs seemingly revealed with Android 9 Pie on board

August 23, 2019
Now that the OnePlus TV has been certified for Google Play and confirmed to use Android TV, we’re just waiting on the official reveal to confirm the rest of the details. Today, though, a listing for the OnePlus TV has confirmed some of its specs, including the processor…
MobileNews

Galaxy Note 10+ teardown reveals better haptics in place of the headphone jack

August 23, 2019
One of the most controversial decisions with the Galaxy Note 10 series has been Samsung’s removal of the headphone jack. Thanks to a teardown by iFixit, we’re getting a look at what’s inside the phone, including a better haptic motor in place of the missing Galaxy Note 10 headphone jack. iFixit got their hands on a variant of Samsung’s new Note 10, specifically the…
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