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Apple issues update to fix iPhone XS charging and WiFi problems

10/8/2018, 6:55:29 PM
You'll want iOS 12.0.1 right away. ✔ iPad owners might also be happy to see the .?123 key return to its original position in the virtual keyboard ✔ This clearly isn't a momentous feature upgrade (no new emoji here), but you'll definitely want to upgrade -- it irons out a few glaring kinks that were souring the experience, especially for people with brand new iPhones



The Most Common iPhone XS Problems, and How to Fix Them | Digital Trends

10/8/2018, 10:19:47 PM
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the best Apple phones to date -- but they're not perfect. A number of users have been reporting issues with the phones, including some related to reception and to not being able to properly charge their phone. Here are the most common problems and how to fix them. ✔ You will have to re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords, but it’s worth it if you can get those top speeds back ✔ To avoid any problems with cracked screens or scuffed frames, take a look at the best iPhone XS cases or the best iPhone XS Max cases and get some protection



Dad, 34, wrote five suicide notes on iPad before girlfriend found him dead

10/8/2018, 5:10:28 PM
Alan Stuart wrote letters addressed to his new girlfriend, his ex-wife, his son and his family an inquest heard ✔ The couple had been dating since April (Image: KentLive/BPM Media) In a heartbreaking tribute, his girlfriend Megan Hickey said: You were my light, my life for not long enough ✔ If you need to speak to someone, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org



Apple’s Newest iPhones May Do Better in China

10/8/2018, 6:43:37 PM
China has likely been a drag on Apple’s unit-sales figures over the past couple of years, but UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri thinks the latest line of iPhones may be able to limit the damage. ✔ Several models also offer dual-SIM card capabilities, a move that’s expected to resonate well in China ✔ He expects unit growth in the U.S. and Western Europe for the 2019 fiscal year, and his spot checks found strong demand for the 64 GB iPhone XS Max in a few key metropolitan areas in the U.S.



The cheapest AirPod prices and sales in October 2018

10/8/2018, 4:45:33 PM
The best prices and deals for the Apple AirPods ✔ 788 Amazon customer reviews ☆☆☆☆☆ $134.99 View $144.98 View $149 View $159 View Show More Deals We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices How much are AirPods



Pixel 3, new Chromecast, Pixel Slate, Home Hub and more: Everything we expect from the Google event tomorrow

10/8/2018, 11:07:11 PM
Google’s fall hardware event promises to be one of its most jam-packed ever. ✔ Google There's a big Google hardware event coming this Tuesday, and it won't just be about phones ✔ Read:  Google Pixel Slate aka Nocturne: Rumored specs, features, leaks, price, release date New Chromecast Don't expect the new 2018 Chromecast to be a big departure from the 2015 model, shown here



Dow stages powerful reversal to end higher, but tech stocks sink a 3rd session in a row

10/8/2018, 8:19:04 PM
undefined ✔ Monday's action was a continuation of Friday's stumbles which were sparked, at least in part, by a surge of the yield of the 10-year Treasury note TMUBMUSD10Y, +1.37% on Friday to 3.23%--the highest level since 2011 ✔ FB, -0.05% Google-parent Alphabet GOOG, -0.72% GOOGL, -1.02% Apple Inc



Facebook Portal: The worst tech device of the year is here

10/8/2018, 11:59:48 PM
Facebook Inc.’s Portal should top the eventual lists of the worst tech products of the year, no matter how effective it is. ✔ AAPL, -0.23% , Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG, -0.72% GOOGL, -1.02%  Google and Amazon.com Inc., which is allowing Facebook to use its Alexa assistant in the Portal ✔ Therese Poletti Therese Poletti is a senior columnist for MarketWatch in San Francisco ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



The people who tried to sue Google over the data it collected on their iPhones

10/8/2018, 4:30:17 PM
Campaign argued that personal information was being gathered without user's permission ✔ At this biennial event, the participating companies exhibit their latest service robotic technologies and components Getty 40/43 The robot developed by Seed Solutions sings and dances to music during the Japan Robot Week 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight Getty 41/43 Government and industry are working together on a robot-like autopilot system that could eliminate the need for a second human pilot in the cockpit AP 42/43 Aurora Flight Sciences' technicians work on an Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automantion System (ALIAS) device in the firm's Centaur aircraft at Manassas Airport in Manassas, Va



Facebook unveils the Portal, a video chat camera for the people who still trust Facebook

10/8/2018, 7:00:26 PM
The first consumer hardware from the social network is a $200 smart speaker with a video camera that tracks your movements. Would you put one in your living room? ✔ You can also choose to fill the screen with info from your closest Facebook friends, including you guessed it birthday reminders ✔ The larger Portal+ has an HD 15.6-inch screen that can swivel between vertical and horizontal views ✔ The Apple Watch faces its toughest challenge yet: Grandma and Grandpa



Withings Steel HR Sport Review | Digital Trends

10/8/2018, 11:22:30 PM
Withings Steel HR Sport is the new gold standard for hybrid smartwatches. It is one of the most comfortable watches we have worn and is packed to the gills with both fitness features and smart notifications. Is it the right watch for you? Read our review to find out. ✔ Tapping on one of these metrics lets you view both week-by-week and month-by-month averages ✔ The companion Health Mate has a clean interface and provides just the right balance of encouragement and analysis for fitness buffs who don’t need to dig deep into their data



'Stealth doorway': China's stunning server hack shows its true hand

10/8/2018, 10:12:30 PM
Russia wants to mess with America's world. China wants America's world. ✔ Investors savaged the share price of SuperMicro in Friday trade on Wall Street ✔ And its Belt and Road initiative embodies its plan to dominate vital infrastructure over most of the planet ✔ The question is whether the world can manage to maintain an alternative



30 Cheap Things That'll Make You Look Fancier Than You Really Are

10/8/2018, 4:12:54 PM
Luxury life, but for as little as possible. ✔ I was never very good at applying a cat eye, but this is eyeliner makes it incredibly easy for me to get it on my first try ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews



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