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China bans all government departments from using US-made technology

Defining what counts as foreign might be interesting, though.

9 Dec 08:29 Engadget 96641514753733804.html
How a Risky Court Decision Can Give China the Lead in 5G Technology

In spite of the lingering trade discrepancy in advanced technology products, the United States stays as the worldwide trendsetter for telecommunications and networking. U.S. firms are presently battling against Chinese state-influenced companies such as Huawei, for one, that will identify if the American dominance continues into this 5G technology generation.

9 Dec 09:24 Tech Times 4011848567191583805.html
Xiaomi takes on Apple in Japan with Mi Note 10 featuring 108-megapixel camera

The Mi Note 10 will cost approximately $486

9 Dec 09:23 BusinessLine 5283601875139894.html
Tinkoff preps super-app

Russia's Tinkoff is beta-testing a new super-app, combining traditional banking services with lifestyle and leisure features and a marketplace for third party API-based in-app options.

9 Dec 09:18 Finextra 6000504750730400499.html
NEW DATA: Behind The Consumer’s Surging Interest In Mobile Card Apps

The Bridging The Gap: Mobile Card App Adoption Report examines how consumers are turning to smartphone apps and features to track and manage their account use.

9 Dec 09:02 PYMNTS.com 7357138825328912583.html
WhatsApp ending support for millions of phones later this month

If you're not using a Windows Phone, you'll probably be alright

9 Dec 09:46 Metro 970161747709136717.html
The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by AdvaMed - A crucial week on impeachment

A crucial week on impeachment

9 Dec 11:26 TheHill 355432919026395389.html
SoftBank plans AI institute to aid businesses

SoftBank and The University of Tokyo teamed on a project to boost development of AI ...

9 Dec 10:39 Mobile World Live 2109488011407768123.html
How To Break Out Of Apple's Walled Garden

Apple has always been good at keeping people within its own little bubble. The company has strived for an insular ecosystem which can certainly make it tricky for those on the inside looking to break out. But it's by no means impossible....

9 Dec 10:40 Lifehacker Australia 3742423169550303567.html
China's Massive Microsoft Gut-Punch Won't Hurt MSFT Bull Run

Government agencies in China have to replace foreign software and equipment. That means, no more Microsoft for public offices by 2022.

9 Dec 10:32 CCN.com 4886348521831620412.html
Regulators ponder new rules to temper Big Tech data advantage

Global banking regulators say the arrival of Big Tech firms like Google, Amazon and Apple in financial services poses a host of stability risks that may require sweeping new laws to level the playing field with smaller tech firms and banks.

9 Dec 10:07 Finextra 6000504749569508349.html
'iPhone 12' could get bigger battery because of smaller circuitry

A reduction in the size of an essential battery protection circuit for the iPhone could mean that Apple has room to include bigger batteries in the 2020 "iPhone 12" series.

9 Dec 11:41 AppleInsider 3257742452606650649.html
New Apple products predictions 2020

We explore the rumours and discuss which new Apple products might appear next, including new iPhones, iPads and Macs and their release dates. Find out what Apple is coming out with in 2020.

9 Dec 12:00 Macworld UK 4405179198081660440.html
Best Headphone Deals for Christmas 2019

We round up the best deals on headphones, earphones and earbuds, as well as offering advice on fit, audio quality and price.

9 Dec 12:24 Macworld UK 4405179199110755837.html
WhatsApp for Android finally receives a ‘call waiting’ feature

WhatsApp for Android now includes a "call waiting" feature that will show users incoming calls while they're on another call.

9 Dec 12:00 Memeburn 7217585439220943881.html
'The Morning Show' earns three Golden Globe nominations for Apple TV+ [u]

The Apple TV+ drama series about an early morning TV news show has been nominated for best television drama series and has two nods for best actress. It's the first Apple TV+ show to gain award nominations.

9 Dec 13:33 AppleInsider 3257742453723547517.html
Government defends R&D law changes

The Coalition will have a second crack at passing R&D reforms in February, but some companies are warning the proposals are insufficient and out of date.

9 Dec 13:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284486387548362.html
You won't need to be techy to work in tech

The top 15 emerging jobs say LinkedIn shows the rise of tech jobs that are open to anyone, as soft skills rise in importance alongside technical ability.

9 Dec 13:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284487660146759.html
Windows 10 Mobile is over: Prepare for final security patches as support ends

No more Windows 10 Mobile security updates after December 2019's Patch Tuesday.

9 Dec 13:50 ZDNet 591556593487110861.html
Google Maps for iOS gets Incognito Mode

It's also easier to delete your location history on Android.

9 Dec 13:09 Engadget 96641515328555885.html
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000

Apple's new Mac Pro will be available starting December 10, according to an email sent to customers. The computer was supposed to launch in the fall.

9 Dec 14:49 Business Insider 6060062400967322395.html
How to use Google Drive on iPhone, iPad

Most iOS Files users rely on a range of different storage services, not just iCloud.

9 Dec 14:45 Computerworld 8450890021251755859.html
Google is improving memory management for all Pixel phones

Google has announced a feature drop for Pixel phones that will update memory management to help improve multitasking on the devices.

9 Dec 15:59 Android Central 29040143117268158.html
Apple gets FCC approval for Mac Pro tower, and rack-mount version

The Federal Communication Commission has given the all-clear for the Mac Pro, with both the tower and rack-mounted version of the Mac workstation clearing regulatory checks for radio frequency emissions.

9 Dec 15:55 AppleInsider 3257742453641849657.html
Pixel feature drops to bring new tricks to Google’s smartphones

There are a few key selling points for Google’s Pixel smartphones. They tend to have great cameras. They get security and software updates delivered straight from the company that makes the Android operating system that powers most of the world’s smartphones. And they have some unique features that aren’t widely available on other phones. From […]

9 Dec 15:55 Liliputing 5607980592894928178.html
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022

The move by Beijing is to increase China's use of domestically made tech, and could affect companies like Dell, HP, and Microsoft.

9 Dec 15:58 Business Insider 6060062400748489036.html
Best Android File Manager in 2019

There are a plethora of file manager applications on the Play Store, so it can be tough to pick the "best" one. We've done the deep-diving for you, to help you find the best file manager to use with your Android device.

9 Dec 15:00 Android Central 29040142592445510.html
20 Strategies That Farmers Can Use in 2020

These 20 strategies range from eliminating a tillage pass to making the most of technology.

9 Dec 15:23 Successful Farming 8502642055247689265.html
Fake Xiaomi accessories worth over $18,000 confiscated in Indian market - Gizmochina

When you are in the business of manufacturing, one problem you have to deal with is counterfeit products. They not only hurt your sales and spoil your brand name but these products can also cause harm to the user. It has been reported that Xiaomi went on a raid with the police to an Indian …

9 Dec 16:01 Gizmochina 1751854814789333530.html
US labor board will investigate Google's recent firings

US labor relations board will determine if Google violated federal labor laws and discouraged union organizing.

9 Dec 15:40 Engadget 96641515089496273.html
Monday Apple Rumors: 2020 iPhone May Sport Larger Battery

Monday's Apple Rumors include one of its TV+ shows getting Golden Globe nominations, FCC approval for the Mac Pro and more.

9 Dec 17:39 InvestorPlace 24614510626118447.html
Google Opinion Rewards adds expiration date for your credits

The ability to see when your Google Opinion Rewards credits will expire has finally rolled out to the app.

9 Dec 17:01 Android Central 29040143002265651.html
Human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system

Jen-Yuan Chang, National Tsing Hua University, lifts the lid on human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system

9 Dec 16:04 Open Access Government 7441385493252854939.html
UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer

UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital

9 Dec 17:09 Crowdfund Insider 6834688072330595182.html
Virgin Galactic's stock could soar 726%, Morgan Stanley says

Virgin Galactic's stock is soaring after an analyst said its space planes could one day disrupt the air travel industry, potentially raking in nearly a trillion dollars a year in sales.

9 Dec 17:53 CHANNEL3000 830332542184819192.html
Nvidia researchers present a rendering framework that can produce 3D objects from 2D images

Nvidia researchers have created a rendering framework that uses AI to take 2D information and transform it into a 3D object accurately. The system is called DIB-R, short for differentiable interpolation-based renderer and is built on PyTorch, a machine learning…

9 Dec 17:37 TechSpot 7732733960016657897.html
China to Lead World in 5G Scale: Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon

According to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, 5G technology is expected to create more than 8 million jobs by 2030.

9 Dec 17:08 India.com 7150386084779876060.html
Updates to Incognito mode and your Timeline in Maps

These tools help you manage your Location History in Google Maps—an optional setting that make Maps more useful and personalized to your needs.

9 Dec 17:00 Google 7122920201682268611.html
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling, VPN, spam warnings to non-Pixel phones

The best Google Fi experience and full functionality is unsurprisingly on Pixel devices. Google Fi non-Pixel features like...

9 Dec 17:26 9to5Google 6197440879682671371.html
Police: Tesla on Autopilot When It Hit Connecticut Officer's Cruiser | Breitbart

A Tesla vehicle on autopilot reportedly hit a state police cruiser on the highway in Connecticut over the weekend, according to authorities.

9 Dec 17:49 Breitbart 3148363492846846994.html
Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Suspended from Twitter for Tweeting Saudi Terrorist's Motivations | Breitbart

Fox News Host Pete Hegseth became the latest journalist to be suspended from Twitter after attempting to draw attention to the tweeted motivations of Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, the Saudi Arabian national responsible for the Pensacola terror attack.

9 Dec 17:32 Breitbart 3148363490888018147.html
Study: High-Tech Job Growth Overwhelmingly Benefits Three California Cities | Breitbart

High-tech sector job growth is overwhelmingly benefiting three California cities, plus Seattle and Boston, while the rest of the U.S. has been left behind in the dust, according to a new study.

9 Dec 17:39 Breitbart 3148363491050002487.html
Amazon says Trump's 'vendetta' lost it $10bn Pentagon contract

Company said ‘personal vendetta’ against Bezos, Amazon and the Washington Post cost it the cloud computing contract

9 Dec 17:30 the Guardian 1491978794892399597.html
Apple's first CES appearance in 28 years is all about privacy

It's on a panel, not the show floor.

9 Dec 16:58 Engadget 96641515523461370.html
T-Mobile, Sprint head to court to defend merger

Attorneys general from more than a dozen states are flexing their legal muscles in a landmark trial that could block T-Mobile's $26 billion merger with Sprint.

9 Dec 16:42 CHANNEL3000 830332542990492399.html
Elon Musk's win over Vernon Unsworth was a miscarriage of justice, according to Unsworth's lawyer

Jurors ruled that Elon Musk calling British cave diver Vernon Unsworth "pedo guy" on Twitter did not qualify as defamation.

9 Dec 16:16 Business Insider Nederland 7680839747979892008.html
Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained

Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.

9 Dec 16:45 Fox News 7362823820894928327.html
'Sellers Set Their Price, We Don't Interfere,' Amazon India Retorts to Deep Discounting Accusation

The assertions come at a time when the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has approached the government for its intervention regarding the "deep" discounts offered by e-commerce majors like Amazon and Flipkart during festival sales.

9 Dec 16:44 India.com 7150386084079156278.html
Using the web to help young people find work

Meet Allan van der Meulen, co-founder of Zlto, a web app tackling youth unemployment in Cape Town and creating real change in the community

9 Dec 16:00 Google 7122920202257789564.html
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater depicting Santa with cocaine

(CNN) — Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference. The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind...

9 Dec 16:07 WSVN 7News 4504855331275055564.html
Complete Google Cloud Mastery Bundle Is Available For A Massive Discount Offer For A Few Days – Avail Now

The Complete Google Cloud Mastery Bundle will help you start a lucrative career in one of today's most popular platforms. Avail offer now!

9 Dec 16:15 Wccftech 3677959678793383184.html
Prof. Jonathan Turley Claims Harassment After Testifying at Impeachment Hearing | Breitbart

Professor Jonathan Turley of George Washington University Law School claims that he received threatening messages after his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee last week. Turley was the only law professor on a panel that argued against the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

9 Dec 16:51 Breitbart 3148363491432574977.html
A Swiss broadband provider offers alternative remote control for your Apple TV

A small Swiss provider has decided to offer its broadband subscribers an alternative Apple TV remote that solves Siri Remote's usability issues and has additional buttons.

9 Dec 16:35 iDownloadBlog.com 3326243716083582020.html
Sen. Rick Scott Pens Letter Warning of Chinese Influence on Campus | Breitbart

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) penned a letter last week to Florida's public universities to warn them of Chinese government efforts to undermine free expression on American college campuses.

9 Dec 16:20 Breitbart 3148363492534425483.html
UK Teacher Bans Christmas Cards to Be 'Environmentally Friendly' | Breitbart

A primary school teacher in the United Kingdom came under fire last week over his decision to ban Christmas cards. The teacher argued that Christmas cards have a toxic impact on the environment.

9 Dec 16:30 Breitbart 3148363491254869223.html
Hearables fuel wearable shipment surge

The growing popularity of wireless ear and headphones pushed wearable shipments in the third quarter ...

9 Dec 16:23 Mobile World Live 2109488009901806610.html
Amazon Accuses Trump of ‘Improper Pressure’ on JEDI Contract

In a legal complaint, Amazon said that the president attacked the company behind the scenes to harm its C.E.O., Jeff Bezos, “his perceived political enemy.”

9 Dec 16:20 NY Times 1961078288494424407.html
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022

The Chinese government has instructed its offices to phase out technology made outside of China, including hardware and software, by 2022, according to the Financial Times.

9 Dec 15:58 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883564161356.html
Christmas tech: Five activity trackers to watch

Garmin, Samsung and Fitbit do battle

9 Dec 15:46 The Irish Times 8204772967497134954.html
You can now get paid £5,000 to design a sex toy - and you'll even earn royalties on it

Lovehoney has launched a new ‘Design A Sex Toy’ competition with a prize of £5,000, as well as the chance to earn royalties on your product

9 Dec 15:16 mirror 675785261435679692.html
Teachers offer real-life solutions to improve education system

45 schools from seven States participate in ‘PolicyHack’

9 Dec 15:51 The Hindu 6679535026022042872.html
3-day TECH 2019 from December 10

As a prelude to event, policymakers discuss use of digital technology in education

9 Dec 15:14 The Hindu 6679535025946720944.html
Walmart Canada issues apology for sweater depicting Santa Claus with apparent drug reference

This ugly Christmas sweater did not go over well at Walmart.

9 Dec 15:43 WFXT 6395891953302354050.html
A new children's book based on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos aims to inspire kids to 'dare to dream big without being afraid to fail'

He might no longer be the richest person in the world, but Jeff Bezos can at least brag that he’s the subject of a children’s book.

9 Dec 15:37 Business Insider Australia 5575934300108539962.html
SailPoint: Potential Tailwind Ahead, But Expect Some Sales Execution Issues

The broader data privacy trends in particularly US and Europe will drive growth for SailPoint going into FY 2020.We see SailPoint's platform as a painkiller for enterprises to navigate the complexitie

9 Dec 15:28 Seeking Alpha 5725634556999243574.html
Render shows OnePlus tackling the midrange market with OnePlus 8 Lite

A midrange device from the king of value smartphones? Yes, please.

9 Dec 15:56 Ars Technica 5028555107190491879.html
China with Drastic Measures: Removes all Foreign Computer Technology

China has ordered all foreign computer equipment and software to be removed from government departments and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reported. The government directive will deal a blow to American technology companies companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft and will try to mirror Washington's attempts to restrict the use of Chinese technology as the war between the nations turns into a technological cold war.

9 Dec 15:19 novinite.com 4235039571130757727.html
European Parliament members ask Apple to reverse its decision on Crimea

Apple's Crimea problem continues to get attention with 15 members of the European Parliament writing to the company. They want it to reconsider its stance on the country appearing as Russian in Apple Maps.

9 Dec 15:52 iMore 3803412790553721031.html
Apple Price Target Set At $342 As Analyst Speculates On Apple Glasses In 2020

Cupertino tech giant Apple continues to witness optimism from investors as China's Renaissance Bank sets record price target for stock.

9 Dec 15:30 Wccftech 3677959678905231636.html
Amazon is opening a new office in New York City. Here are 11 mind-blowing facts that show just how wealthy CEO Jeff Bezos really is., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Worth an estimated $109 billion, Bezos is so rich that an average American spending $1 is comparable to the Amazon CEO spending $1.2 million.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 15:24 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757264746693.html
WhatsApp broadens call waiting option to Android

WhatsApp reportedly extended a call waiting feature to Android devices, a little more than a ...

9 Dec 15:13 Mobile World Live 2109488009501609924.html
The Subtweet Defense Wins: Elon Musk Cleared In Defamation Case

A little over a year ago when cave diver Vern Unsworth sued Elon Musk for defamation, we noted that (unlike many defamation cases), it...

9 Dec 15:32 Techdirt 1456370858615307145.html
The Apple TV remote is so bad that a Swiss TV company developed a normal replacement

A Swiss TV company made a replacement Apple TV remote with normal buttons.

9 Dec 15:19 The Verge 1337119304947620844.html
The US, like China, has about one surveillance camera for every four people, says report

One billion cameras will be installed globally by 2021, says IHS Markit.

9 Dec 15:48 The Verge 1337119304845417352.html
Composer reveals the real purpose of first PlayStation's jingle

The jingle was designed to be more than just pleasing to the ear

9 Dec 14:05 Wales Online 7686550516024678566.html
Nvidia trains AI to transform 2D images into 3D models

Nvidia Research and others collaborated to create the DIB-R framework that can predict 3D properties from 2D images to create 3D models.

9 Dec 14:00 VentureBeat 6273363636264322136.html
Xiaomi's bargain Mi Box S running Android TV is down to all-time low of $30 ($30 off MSRP)

When you think Android TV Box, you might think Nvidia Shield TV right away, but the company best known for its graphics cards isn't the only one offering

9 Dec 14:22 Android Police 6171356414224046813.html
Apple's new monster $6,000 Mac Pro is about to ship

Apple says it about to start selling the new Mac Pro, as well as the $5,000 Pro Display XDR and its $999 stand.

9 Dec 14:22 ZDNet 591556592946580439.html
Elon Musk's win over Vernon Unsworth was a miscarriage of justice, according to Unsworth's lawyer

The lawyer for British cave diver Vernon Unsworth has tweeted his indignation after Elon Musk won a defamation case on Friday for calling Unsworth “pedo guy.”

9 Dec 14:47 Business Insider Australia 5575934301218460968.html
WhatsApp on Android gets Call Waiting with new update: Here’s what it means

WhatsApp on Android is now getting the much awaited and useful call waiting feature. The call waiting feature was earlier added to the iOS version of the app, back in November.

9 Dec 14:06 The Indian Express 2885715105349247728.html
Nokia is getting ready to launch its first ever Smart TV

Style and smarts

9 Dec 14:52 Stuff 1635656039567176860.html
Amazon claims Trump's 'personal vendetta' cost it $10 billion Pentagon contract

Amazon says it lost a $10 billion contract because of President Trump's "personal vendetta."

9 Dec 13:52 Engadget 96641515512184295.html
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine

The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.

9 Dec 13:34 ABC15 Arizona 911680910174338030.html
TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.

9 Dec 14:00 NY Times 1961078289206233063.html
TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.

9 Dec 14:00 NY Times 1961078288800259694.html
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling to more phones, adds spam call warnings

Devices that aren't "Designed for Fi" miss out on some features, but now Google is bringing some of those extras features to more devices.

9 Dec 13:32 XDA Developers 7805159869333788277.html
Microsoft to kill off support for its Windows 10 Mobile Office apps

Way back in July 2017, Microsoft officially pulled the plug on the Windows Phone, and its focus on Windows 10 Mobile was waning rapidly. The inevitable happened in January this year, when the Redmond firm said free support for all…

9 Dec 13:55 TechSpot 7732733961131131326.html
Samsung Tap View may be introduced, may only work via NFC

Samsung isn’t only busy with smartphones. The South Korean tech giant also has a smart TV business that competes with a lot of other OEMs. We don’t mention Samsung smart TVs as much but…

9 Dec 13:06 Android Community 7463818292193342119.html
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine

The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.

9 Dec 13:34 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202357152750.html
A Framework for Regulating Competition on the Internet

Understanding the differences between platforms and Aggregators is critical when it comes to considering regulation.

9 Dec 13:41 Stratechery 6121630786689734252.html
Turn Your Face Into a GIF With Snapchat Cameos

Snapchat is reportedly testing a feature that essentially lets users insert themselves into GIFs. The social network’s video alternative to Bitmoji, Snapchat Cameos uses selfies to replace other people’s faces in animations. Following […]

9 Dec 13:15 Geek.com 3223109241030971360.html
Airtel, Vodafone-Idea remove limit on calls to other networks: Here’s what it means

Airtel, Vodafone-Idea New Unlimited Prepaid Calling Plans: Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have removed the FUP on off-net calls, which means all calls are now unlimited on their networks.

9 Dec 13:36 The Indian Express 2885715105582197928.html
Companies can track your phone — unless you change these security settings

For big tech companies, data is money. Their goal is to collect as much info about you as they can, and try as we might, there’s no surefire way to shut them out entirely.

9 Dec 12:16 Fox News 7362823820449624699.html
Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead of General Election

Fears of Russian interference ahead of the UK general election were all but confirmed this week with a Reddit post.

9 Dec 12:40 Gizmodo UK 8363059002038895986.html
Shocking photo of a colony of huntsman spiders living together found in Australia

A rare photo has emerged of a colony of huntsman spiders living together in nest boxes originally built for pygmy possums.

9 Dec 12:40 Fox News 7362823820207170952.html
"Very tasty!": Artist eats $120,000 banana at Art Base

A Georgian-born American performance artist ate a piece of artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on exhibition at Perrotin stand in Art Basel in Miami Beach on Saturday (December 7).

9 Dec 12:23 euronews 7318238121762657917.html
WhatsApp stops working on millions of old phones this month - see if yours is on the list

WhatsApp is ending support for numerous iPhone, Android and Windows phones. Check to see if your smartphone is impacted by the latest update.

9 Dec 12:48 Buzz.ie 7092425148798706985.html
Best Headphones Deals for Christmas 2019

Don't pay full price, because we're always rounding up all the best Christmas deals on headphones right here.

9 Dec 12:09 Tech Advisor 6450858318635672236.html
Apple Mac Pro can be pre-ordered on 10th December for ~RM24971

Apple announced last month that the new Mac Pro would be coming soon and now we have a date. According to Engadget, the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR will be available starting 10th December 2019. Prices for both have been confirmed to start from 5999 USD (~RM24971) and 4999 USD (~RM20808).

9 Dec 12:11 TechNave 4010909133533853587.html
Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead Of UK Election

Fears of Russian interference ahead of a heated U.K. election were all but confirmed this week with a Reddit post....

9 Dec 12:02 Gizmodo AU 3183561246456572177.html
New Google Chrome feature means no more emailing notes to yourself – here's how to use it

The new shared clipboard means you can simply text on your computer and paste it on your phone – no emails necessary.

9 Dec 12:47 TechRadar 2111116916152839111.html
Best News Apps for Android in 2019

If you're keen on keeping up with the day's events on the go with your Android phone or tablet, then you'll want to check out these fine apps for news junkies.

9 Dec 12:00 Android Central 29040143628571529.html
Apple Has Added an Interest-Free Way to Buy an iPhone and Pay For It Over Time

A simpler (and cheaper) way to buy?

9 Dec 11:33 Inc.com 8604986417226953546.html
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference

Walmart issued an apology for a Christmas sweater sold on its website that features an image of Santa Claus behind a table with white lines on it that appear to depict cocaine.

9 Dec 11:54 Fox 4 8372747777499615641.html
Social Media Companies Aren’t Even Close to Fixing Their Bot Problem, Report Finds

Researchers with the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence released a report last week showing that – shocker! – it remains as easy as ever to buy followers and engagement on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

9 Dec 11:00 Gizmodo UK 8363059001178709679.html
China reportedly bans foreign technology in government offices

China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.

9 Dec 11:25 CHANNEL3000 830332543043167460.html
Marianne Williamson falls for fake news story about Trump pardoning Charles Manson

Marianne Williamson seemingly fell for a fake news story Sunday night that involved President Trump pardoning Charles Manson, the murderous cult leader who died in 2017.

9 Dec 11:13 Fox News 7362823820335429822.html
Huawei to roll out Harmony operating system to more products next year, but not phones and tablets

Huawei unveiled its proprietary OS in August as a possible alternative to Google’s Android, as it copes with trade restrictions by the United States that threatens to cut its access to technology made by U.S. firms

9 Dec 11:19 The Hindu 6679535026346505239.html
Xiaomi Is The World's Fourth Largest Smartphone Maker

According to the official introduction, Xiasomi has become the world's foruth largest smartphone maker after Samsung, Apple, and Huawei.

9 Dec 11:35 Gizchina 5392375274666733035.html
Moogfest 2020 has been cancelled: does this mean we won’t get a ‘Moogfest synth’?

“Logistical reasons” are to blame, apparently

9 Dec 11:00 MusicRadar 4787726361506077029.html
Apple Card’s new Monthly Installments feature may be about to launch

According to Apple's description of the feature in the Wallet app, the launch of the monthly installments option in the United States appears imminent.

9 Dec 11:56 iDownloadBlog.com 3326243715736470709.html
Huawei stands by HarmonyOS approach

A Huawei executive revealed the company plans to expand the range of devices running its ...

9 Dec 11:11 Mobile World Live 2109488009444551691.html
Vivo V17 review: Good cameras, slick design but competition is tough

Vivo V17 review: Does Vivo V17 offers great value for its price? We take a look at the new phone with 48MP quad-camera and 32MP front camera.

9 Dec 11:24 The Indian Express 2885715104883058452.html
Vivo V17 launched in India; check out price, specifications, features

The new Vivo V17 comes with Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device features a 4500mAh battery with the 9V/2A fast charge support

9 Dec 11:08 Business Today 1145527432082877580.html
Taotronics SoundSurge 46 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones review – Best bang-for-your buck Noise Cancelling

Overall, it’s a great set that offers a wonderfully exuberant listening experience. It’s built to last, has excellent battery life that’s bolstered by fast-charging, and has Active Noise Cancelling…

9 Dec 10:30 Critical Hit 8797780292853437334.html
The first Nokia-branded smart TV launches tomorrow

Gadgets 360 reports that the Nokia television boasts a 55-inch 4K screen (16:9) with a 60Hz refresh rate and an Android-based operating system. Its sound quality could be the TV’s biggest draw as it features JBL audio tech and 24-watt speakers.

9 Dec 10:20 TechSpot 7732733961295733913.html
Apple to fix 16-inch MacBook Pro ‘popping sound’ issue

The tech giant says the popping sound coming from the speakers of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro is a software issue, according to a memo obtained by MacRumors.

9 Dec 10:04 The Indian Express 2885715104059261223.html
This Samsung TV costs Rs 12 crore. Here's why

The first in its league, no other TV in India comes close enough to stand up to 'The Wall' when it comes to the price point.

9 Dec 10:31 Deccan Herald 2027555796183059045.html
We Beat Sleep Apnea. It Should Be Easier for You to Do It, Too.

The consequences of ignoring the condition can be severe, but the health system puts up barriers to treatment.

9 Dec 10:00 NY Times 1961078287934092080.html
Controversial World's First Monkey-Pig Hybrids Born in China

Two piglet chimeras with monkey cells were engineered by scientists in China, the first of their kind, but died within a week of being born.

9 Dec 09:46 Interesting Engineering 7328942541554036943.html
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi makes foray into Japanese market

Xiaomi Corp., the world's fourth-largest maker of smartphones, is entering the Japanese market, embarking on a quest to win the hearts of iPhone-loving Jap

9 Dec 09:54 The Japan Times 6673764368088361521.html
PlayStation 5 Pro could launch in 2023, Sony executive hints

A new report by LetsGoDigital suggests that Sony is already working on the PlayStation 5 Pro, and that it could launch three years after the PlayStation 5

9 Dec 09:38 mirror 675785261686938273.html
India Ends Disappointing Year in Crypto, Will 2020 Be Better?

Regardless of crypto market price action, some countries have had a better 2019 than others. India has been on the back foot for most of it ...

9 Dec 09:30 Bitcoinist.com 1696346936215009282.html
Avocados with edible coating to go on sale in Europe for first time

US technology allows fruits to stay ripe for twice as long and reduces plastic packaging

9 Dec 09:00 the Guardian 1491978794434706836.html
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference

Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference.

9 Dec 08:05 CHANNEL3000 830332542211292264.html
Blockchain Technology And Mobile Apps In 2020

Blockchain technology has the power to revolutionise all corners of tech and the future of blockchain and mobile apps in the future is promising.

9 Dec 08:01 Android Headlines 8385692877854639339.html
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine

The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.

9 Dec 08:34 Fox 4 8372747777225145326.html
Don’t rush into bad law: Giving India the data protection law it deserves

The process to develop a data protection law has been slow and opaque, and the rumours coming out of the government are not encouraging that the bill will deliver the privacy protections that Indians need and deserve.

9 Dec 08:19 The Indian Express 2885715104123562208.html
I Want That On A T-Shirt

Artists on Twitter say that their work is regularly stolen by armies of bots that generate t-shirts from popular designs—and they’ve got the receipts to prove it....

9 Dec 08:46 Gizmodo AU 3183561247994666686.html
Get ready to binge-watch as the Netflix app arrives on OnePlus TV in India

If you own a OnePlus TV and live in India, you can now stream Netflix's hit shows like Stanger Things and The Crown natively on the device.

9 Dec 08:06 The Indian Express 2885715104561251490.html
Vivo V17 with 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery launched for Rs 22,990

The smartphone houses a 32MP front camera which is placed into in the 'iView' display with E3 super AMOLED screen

9 Dec 08:10 Business-Standard 1502508926450271532.html
Apple reveals new Mac Pro (2019) and Pro Display XDR release date as December 10

Via an email to interested users, Apple has confirmed that its latest premium hardware devices will launch in the coming days.

9 Dec 09:54 TechRadar 2111116914944050230.html
Save $100 with this Apple HomePod deal just in time for the holidays

This Apple HomePod deal can save you $100 - grab your new smart speaker for just $199

9 Dec 13:01 TechRadar 2111116915493399079.html
Will Apple kill off the Lightning charging port on its iPhones?

First, Apple "killed" headphone jacks in 2016, then Touch ID fingerprint scanning went away in 2017 with the iPhone X. Could the lightning cable be next to go?

9 Dec 17:37 Tech Xplore 4945708899406117690.html
Microsoft is killing off the Office apps for Windows 10 Mobile in 2021

In a support document published on Friday, Microsoft announced that it will be ending support for the Office apps on Windows 10 Mobile, but not until 2021, over a year after OS support ends.

9 Dec 17:42 Neowin 8633418616340866900.html
IP-based phone service providers to use technology to tackle caller ID spoofing

Canadian providers of Internet-based phone systems should be able to adopt new technology next year that goes after fake phone calls.

9 Dec 17:37 CP24 1887544294495662735.html
Amazon accuses Trump of 'improper pressure' to influence Pentagon contract decision

Amazon is accusing President Trump of exerting "improper pressure" to influence the Pentagon to award a lucrative cloud-computing contract to Microsoft instead of Amazon, which was a clear

9 Dec 15:57 TheHill 355432918134323906.html
NVIDIA Is Using Machine Learning To Transform 2D Images Into 3D Models

Researchers at NVIDIA have come up with a clever machine learning technique for taking 2D images and fleshing them out into 3D models.

9 Dec 14:15 HotHardware 6258404625759629325.html
Huawei announces that more devices will get HarmonyOS in 2020

Huawei has announced that it plans to bring HarmonyOS to more devices in 2020. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the firm said that it has no plans to ship it with smartphones and tablets at this time.

9 Dec 13:12 Neowin 8633418616451841502.html
How to create a classic old-school Reese bass sound

Designing an old-school Reese bass

9 Dec 13:10 MusicRadar 4787726359944808403.html
HUAWEI's 12.12 Promo Is Here. Get The Nova 5T, Enjoy Sweet Discounts, And More

Free gifts worth RM285!

9 Dec 10:07 SAYS 6412808303942221262.html