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How And Where To Watch Apple's October 30 Mac Event | Digital Trends

10/26/2018, 6:04:48 PM
Apple may have just started shipping the iPhone XR to the masses, but already we're looking ahead to the next Apple event, set to take place on October 30. The event is likely to be where Apple unveils new MacBooks, Mac Minis, and iPads. Here's where you can watch Apple's October 30 event for yourself. ✔ How to watch the Apple event on an iPhone or iPad Perhaps you’re more interested in watching the event on your iPhone or iPad in which case you’ll need a device running iOS 10 or later ✔ Head here to check out all of our October 30 Apple event-related coverage



We tried out the new iPhone XR

10/26/2018, 5:14:48 PM
Here’s what you need to know ✔ The crew runs through what to expect from Apple for the holiday season ✔ There’s a whole lot more in between that including a surprising week of Elon Musk coverage so listen to it all, and you’ll get it all ✔ The Vergecast Weekly interviews with major figures from the tech world



Apple isn’t selling its own cases for the iPhone XR, and that’s very strange

10/26/2018, 6:16:56 PM
New iPhone, but no new Apple cases ✔ Apple You’ll find a slew of case options available at stores like Best Buy, Target, and from your carrier, but it’s unusual for Apple to cede such a crucial accessory for these glass-sandwich phones to others ✔ The Verge has reached out to Apple again for comment



Here's how the $750 iPhone XR compares to Google's $800 Pixel 3

10/26/2018, 4:50:59 PM
The iPhone XR and the Google Pixel 3 bear a lot of similarities: fun colors, standout cameras, and a somewhat affordable price. ✔ Users have varying viewpoints on Face ID versus the fingerprint sensor, but for me, a fingerprint sensor is a major bonus ✔ Super Res Zoom will give you better close-up photos without losing the detail ✔ Previous 1/ Next Get the latest Google stock price here



Microsoft unseats Amazon in race toward $1 trillion valuation

10/26/2018, 7:10:18 PM
Both tech giants trail Apple, which currently ranks as the most valuable company in the U.S. ✔ Horizon Investments' Greg Valliere on the outlook for stocks ✔ The Seattle-based company also projected fourth-quarter sales that fell short of expectations ✔ Both tech giants trail Apple, which currently ranks as the most valuable company in the U.S. The iPhone maker became the first U.S. company to achieve a $1 trillion market cap last August



Tech Tent: Tim Cook’s privacy crusade

10/26/2018, 4:41:23 PM
This week the boss of Apple warned about our personal data being 'weaponised against us'. ✔ Others made the point that it is easy for Tim Cook to take a sanctimonious line on privacy, when Apple's business model depends on selling expensive hardware rather than collecting vast amounts of data to use in targeting advertising ✔ And we find out about the use and abuse of WhatsApp in Brazil's election campaign



Good News: It’s No Longer Illegal to Hack Your Electronics to Repair Them | Digital Trends

10/26/2018, 7:44:48 PM
The Librarian of Congress and U.S. Copyright Office just proposed the introduction of new laws which will give both customers and independent repair shops the ability to carry out legal hacks on the software on devices in order to carry out repairs or maintenance. That's a big win! ✔ In such situations, copying and modification of the program is permitted to restore access to the game for personal, local gameplay on a personal computer or video game console ✔ Still, this is a definite step in the right direction for anyone who thinks consumers should have the ability to continue using the products they have bought for as long as possible



Growth jitters send investors heading for tech exit

10/26/2018, 6:34:15 PM
undefined ✔ Amazon, which less than two months ago had briefly achieved a trillion-dollar valuation, is now worth almost $200bn less, as investors readjust to a different growth profile ✔ Friday’s launch of the iPhone XR was greeted with few of the lines outside Apple Stores that used to accompany a new product launch ✔ Six months ago people couldn’t get enough of tech, said Mr Thill



Microsoft overtakes Amazon as second most valuable U.S. company

10/26/2018, 5:22:04 PM
Microsoft Corp regained its spot as the second most valuable U.S. company on Fri... ✔ Its stock market value on Friday stood at $823 billion, on track to close above Amazon’s for the first time since April, when it gave up its spot as second largest company by market capitalization ✔ Amazon was worth $805 billion on Friday, after falling below Microsoft’s in extended trade on Thursday ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Mark Mobius says trade clash with U.S. is the big threat to China’s economy

10/26/2018, 7:01:29 PM
Mark Mobius, the veteran emerging-markets investor, who has warned that a full-blown trade war between China and the US threatens to rattle foreign investors who are eyeing opportunities in the second-largest economy. ✔ AAPL, -2.05% produce all of its products domestically ✔ Growing military tensions between the two countries in recent months could also pose a significant risk, especially if President Donald Trump’s administration responds by imposing sanctions ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



Wall St falls after earnings disappointments, but off day's lows

10/26/2018, 7:26:57 PM
U.S. stocks were lower on Friday afternoon following a slew of high-profile earn... ✔ U.S. gross domestic product growth slowed less than expected in the third quarter as a tariff-related drop in soybean exports was partially offset by the strongest consumer spending in nearly four years and a surge in inventory investment ✔ While he expects further downside in the market, Paulsen said many investors are looking for chances to buy ✔ Most people I would argue are sitting around talking about where do we buy ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Wall Street off session lows as Alphabet pares losses

10/26/2018, 5:58:47 PM
U.S. stocks were well off session lows on Friday afternoon, with the S&P retreat... ✔ I think the two potential catalysts for a sharp recovery are the mid-term elections getting behind us and any positive developments between China and the United States ✔ At 13:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was down 148.10 points, or 0.59 percent, at 24,836.45, the S&P 500 .SPX was down 23.46 points, or 0.87 percent, at 2,682.11 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was down 71.42 points, or 0.98 percent, at 7,246.92 ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Here are Friday’s worst stock performers

10/26/2018, 4:26:56 PM
Disappointment with Amazon and Alphabet helps feed a broad market decline. ✔ WMT, -0.65% -0.9% 4.7% -0.4% 42.9% Verizon Communications Inc ✔ VZ, +0.07% -0.8% 4.8% 5.7% -0.8% Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM, -0.34% -0.8% -8.6% -7.1% -7.3% 3M Co. MMM, +0.27% -0.6% -12.7% -21.8% 31.8% Chevron Corp. CVX, +0.22% -0.3% -9.0% -11.1% 6.4% Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc WBA, +0.20% 0.0% 3.9% 4.3% -12.3% Intel Corp. INTC, +3.32% 3.0% -3.5% -1.2% 27.3% Source: FactSet You can click on the tickers for more about each company, including news, profiles, price ratios, charts and financials ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



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