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iMac Pro, 2018 MacBook Pros require Apple software for certain repairs 10/5/2018, 3:50:55 AM Apple's on-the-fly encryption hardware means only authorized shops can do major repairs on some of its new computers. ✔ Earlier this year, 9to5Mac revealed that as a result of the T2 chip, diagnostic software and a USB-C cable has replaced a custom port on the logic board for extracting data from partionally functional systems ✔ It's a big part of the fight over right to repair laws, as consumers, repair shops and hobbyists argue that they should have access to modify things they own without worrying about DRM-like lockdowns Sharp makes long-awaited OLED foray 10/4/2018, 10:15:14 PM Sharp Corp unveiled its long-awaited move into the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) market on Wednesday as the Apple Inc supplier looks to catch rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. Sharp will offer OLED panels in its new smartphones later this year and plans to sell the screens to other manufa

IMF's Lagarde laments 'wasted opportunity' from trade war 10/4/2018, 11:11:59 PM Managing director hints at possible downgrade to global growth forecast ✔ Our recommendation to many countries around the world is build your buffers, she said ✔ Moreover, to strengthen policy credibility, the BOJ should consider moving closer to a full-fledged inflation targeting framework by publishing BOJ's staff baseline forecast together with underlying policy assumptions, it said US markets have a trade war edge over China: Commodities 10/5/2018, 3:46:09 AM Chinese markets are getting hit by the trade war because of their exposure to non-energy commodities, according to a study. ✔ Thomas Peter | Reuters China's President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017 ✔ The Russell 1000 represents the top U.S. companies by market capitalization ✔ In fact, the sensitivity of the Russe