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It's highly unlikely that journalist Khashoggi recorded inside the Saudi Embassy using Apple Watch

10/15/2018, 2:12:46 PM
A report from the pro-government Turkish newspaper Sabah said journalist Jamal Khashoggi used an Apple Watch to record audio of his alleged killing inside the Saudi Embassy, but it would've been nearly impossible to do. ✔ It is possible Khashoggi's watch could have connected his watch to the internet over the embassy's Wi-Fi network ✔ However, that would mean Khashoggi would have had to connect his watch to the embassy's Wi-Fi during a previous visit ✔ CNBC goes hands-on with Apple's new Watches    10:30 AM ET Wed, 19 Sept 2018 | 02:01



iPad Pro 2018 could be so slim it doesn’t have a headphone port

10/15/2018, 12:52:41 PM
Following in the iPhone’s footsteps ✔ 5.9mm thickness is pretty good though.October 12, 2018 A first for an Apple tablet We’d still take this with a pinch of salt though, especially as this would be the first time Apple has launched an iPad without a 3.5mm headphone port ✔ The iPad Pro 2018 might swap Lightning for USB-C Via RedmondPie



Adobe confirms full version of Photoshop is coming to iPad

10/15/2018, 1:24:06 PM
…and it looks like it will eventually make its way to your phone too ✔ The desktop version of Photoshop CC, meanwhile, now has an expanded Content Aware Fill workspace (below) among other revisions ✔ Although Photoshop CC is only being made available to iPad users in the short term, Adobe promises that it will come to further platforms and form factors when they are ready; we can’t wait to see how a complete version of Photoshop will look and work on an iPhone ✔ Best photo editor: 10 options to kickstart your creativity



Apple’s earnings could be hit by weak demand in China, Goldman warns

10/15/2018, 3:49:20 PM
Macroeconomic conditions in China could hurt demand for new iPhones, according to Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall. ✔ This could at least partially offset negative macro indications though we doubt it completely solves the problem if Chinese consumer demand continues to be weak as we move through the critical holiday buying season, Hall wrote ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



Adobe launches Premiere Rush CC for YouTube creators

10/15/2018, 1:56:23 PM
Adobe just unveiled Premiere Rush CC for online content creators and Photoshop CC on iPad. ✔ Project Gemini, meanwhile, is a new app aimed at artists that marries raster, vector and dynamic brushes into a single app ✔ It's particularly timely considering the recent launch of Magic Leap's developer headset and rumored models coming from Apple and other companies ✔ For more about all that launched at MAX 2018, check Adobe's launch post and the video above



Palm is a 3.3-inch Android sidekick that won't replace your phone

10/15/2018, 12:15:20 PM
And it looks like the smallest iPhone you've ever seen. ✔ You can also use third-party messengers like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp ✔ 720p resolution 12-megapixel rear camera and flash 8-megapixel front-facing camera 32GB local storage/3GB RAM No expandable storage Battery capacity: 800mAh Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor Proprietary optical sensor to unlock the phone, but not 3D, not secure enough for mobile payments One speaker on front USB-C port One button power/lock Gesture controls Android 8.1 No NFC Water-resistance: IP68 Read also : Google thinks the Pixel 3's 1 rear camera will beat Samsung's 4 Read next : Samsung says its foldable phone will be a tablet you can put in your pocket



Apple is donating 1,000 watches for a new study to track binge eating

10/15/2018, 1:06:44 PM
Researchers are hoping to use the Apple Watch to better understand binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. ✔ Recovery Record Recovery Record for the iPhone We need to collect data from a whole lot of people to see what it looks like, said Bulik ✔ WATCH: Tim Cook visits Apple store as new iPhones go on sale Tim Cook visits Apple Store as new iPhones go on sale    11:46 AM ET Fri, 21 Sept 2018 | 04:29



Zimmer and Apple launch clinical study covering up to 10K patients who get knee and hip replacements

10/15/2018, 2:22:55 PM
Apple has made health — and helping people keep tabs on theirs — a cornerstone of how it is presenting the benefits of its newest Apple Watch, and today comes news of another way that this is taking shape. Zimmer Biomet, a world leader in developing the components and systems for joint … ✔ Some of that of course might be because older people have been slower to adopt, but nevertheless, he points out, the stats are really staggering, considering that other groups are at less than a two percent compound annual growth rate ✔ We have operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sell products in more than 100 countries



HP boosts its ZBooks with Intel Core i9 processors

10/15/2018, 1:10:22 PM
It wasn't that long ago when HP launched the ZBook x360, but it's already giving the convertible and the other devices in the lineup a hardware refresh. The Stu... ✔ HP It wasn't that long ago when HP launched the ZBook x360, but it's already giving the convertible and the other devices in the lineup a hardware refresh ✔ Xavier Garcia, VP and general manager of Z by HP, said they listened to the needs of creative pros who need to increase their productivity and create whenever and wherever inspiration strikes



Meet the new Palm: Hint, this isn't your old PalmPilot

10/15/2018, 12:22:19 PM
Verizon is teaming up with the new Palm on a puny "ultra-mobile" gadget that is positioned between a wearable and conventional smartphone. ✔ The new Palm(Photo: Eli Blumenthal) Palm is back – well, sort of ✔ This Palm has Steph Curry on its team and is making a play for the as-yet undefined market – the one for a mini clone phone ✔ (Photo: Eli Blumenthal) To give you an overall sense of proportion, you can lay three Palms sideways across an iPhone XS Max



Why the 2019 Lexus RX350L doesn’t use a touchscreen (and why that’s a good thing)

10/15/2018, 12:08:04 PM
To tap, or not to tap? ✔ Only BMW, Mercedes-Benz, a few Mazda cars and Lexus have stayed firm on what they call their 'human-machine interface' or HMI ✔ You can see more of the road, geographic elements like lakes and forests, and keep an eye on intersections ✔ Driverless cars explained: everything you need to know



Palm (2018) Hands-on Review | Digital Trends

10/15/2018, 12:10:05 PM
The all-new Palm is here, and it’s tinier than ever. Exclusive to Verizon, it syncs to your primary smartphone and acts as a secondary device -- with features to help you disconnect from technology for a bit. But at $350, is it worth the high price tag? Let's take a closer look. ✔ At the end of the day, however, a screen is still a screen and we think people will still use the Palm to access all the apps they would on their primary phone ✔ More importantly, Verizon NumberShare costs $10 per month and shares the data of your current smartphone plan ✔ Either way, we’ll be spending more time with it to see what it’s like



Palm's crazy comeback rides on a phone that isn't a phone

10/15/2018, 12:15:23 PM
One of the oldest names in the mobile industry just got a massive reboot. ✔ The idea is that you grab this device when you don't necessarily need a full-fledged phone, but you don't have as many trade-offs as a smartwatch ✔ Nostalgia play BlackBerry plays a tangential role in this unlikely story ✔ CNET en Español: Get all your tech news and reviews in Spanish



Attention Shoppers: The Background Music You Hear May Not Be Licensed

10/15/2018, 1:13:44 PM
Businesses that play music from consumer streaming services like Spotify are underpaying by as much as $2.65 billion, a new study estimates. ✔ As the music industry rebounds from an era of piracy among consumers, the commercial market represents a largely untapped site of future growth, according to Stockholm-based Soundtrack Your Brand, which has been discussing the report’s findings with record labels and other rights-holders



How to buy a gaming laptop

10/15/2018, 2:04:07 PM
Gaming laptops are cheaper, fast and lighter than before. Here's how to pick the right one for you. ✔ They're still very capable, and worth considering if you're getting a great deal ✔ It's easy to get overwhelmed by the number of options today, but that variety is ultimately a good thing ✔ What was once a category filled with huge, ugly monstrosities now includes genuinely gorgeous machines that aren't much heavier than a MacBook Pro



Rich San Francisco businesses could face homelessness tax

10/15/2018, 3:32:59 PM
San Francisco has come to be known around the world as a place for aggressive panhandling, open-air drug use and sprawling tent camps, the dirt and despair all the more remarkable for the city's immense wealth. ✔ The San Francisco measure is different in that it would levy the tax mostly by revenue rather than by number of employees an average half-percent tax increase on companies' revenue above $50 million each year ✔ And that includes a house, and a place to cook food and a place to take a shower



Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: The U.S. needs a law that requires companies to disclose data breaches quickly, cybersecurity experts say

10/15/2018, 12:01:48 PM
We asked The Network, a group of 100 cybersecurity experts who participate in our informal survey. ✔ Kevin Bankston, director of New America’s Open Technology Institute The 72 hour deadline is too inflexible ✔ EASTER EGGS Trump meets Pastor Andrew Brunson at White House: Ground zero of Michael’s devastation, ride with rescue teams at Mexico Beach: Presidential impersonations throughout Saturday Night Live history:



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