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168: September 27, 2018 Sep 27, 2018

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Amazon opens a new retail concept in New York City; Apple News provides traffic growth to publishers, but will the money follow?; and Oculus announces a new, higher-end standalone VR headset.

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Introducing Amazon 4-star

Apple News is giving the media everything it wants—except money.

Facebook’s newest VR headset, Oculus Quest, ships in the spring for $399 | TechCrunch

167: September 26, 2018 Sep 26, 2018

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Panasonic has new cameras coming, Qualcomm says Apple stole its IP and gave it to Intel, and keyboard support is coming to the Xbox One.

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Panasonic’s first full-frame mirrorless cameras promise a lot for 2019 - The Verge

Qualcomm says Apple gave its trade secrets to Intel - Axios

Xbox One mouse and keyboard support is coming with Razer's help

166: September 25, 2018 Sep 25, 2018

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Google is shaking up its homepage, audio apps are being bought left and right, and Instagram's co-founders are rumored to be leaving Facebook.

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Introducing Google Discover: Discover new information and inspiration with Search, no query required

Improving Search for the next 20 years

SiriusXM to acquire Pandora for $3.5 billion | TechCrunch

Apple acquires Shazam, offering more ways to discover and enjoy music - Apple

Instagram’s Co-Founders Said to Step Down From Company - The New York Times

165: September 24, 2018 Sep 24, 2018

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Comcast is buying Ski, Airbnb is trying to make hosts shareholders, and Apple is squeamish about certain types of content on its upcoming video service.

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Comcast has outbid 21st Century Fox for Sky - The Verge

Airbnb hopes to give hosts a stake in the company

A new report outlines Apple’s reluctance for mature content on its streaming service - The Verge

164: September 21, 2018 Sep 21, 2018

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Amazon updated all the things. And released an Alexa-powered microwave.

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Amazon’s surprise hardware event: the 14 biggest announcements - The Verge

163: September 20, 2018 Sep 20, 2018

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Amazon considers opening more cashier-less stores, new Alexa-related products leak in the UK, and more smartphones will be able to transmit your location when you dial emergency services.

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Amazon Said to Plan Up to 3,000 Cashierless Stores by 2021 - Bloomberg

Amazon Echo Sub is a plug-and-play subwoofer to boost your Echo music - Pocket-lint

Google, T-Mobile Tackle 911 Call Problem - WSJ

Google provides 911 call centers with more accurate location data

162: September 19, 2018 Sep 19, 2018

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Apple Watch Series 4 reviews are here, PlayStation is getting in on the retro console excitement, and Tesla's legal woes over Musk tweets are far from over.

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Apple Watch 4 review: the best smartwatch gets better - The Verge

PlayStation Classic jumps on the retro trend December 3rd for $100

Report: Tesla facing criminal probe over “funding secured” tweet | Ars Technica

161: September 18, 2018 Sep 18, 2018

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Apple releases a raft of software updates, Amazon plans a slew of new Alexa-powered devices, and a Japanese Entrepreneur makes a down payment for a trip to the moon.

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iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Apple Launches watchOS 5 With Walkie-Talkie, Apple Podcasts, Siri Shortcuts, New Watch Faces, Raise to Speak and More - Mac Rumors

Apple TV's new TVOS 12 is available now: What's new and how to get it - CNET

Amazon planning at least 8 new Alexa devices, including microwave oven

SpaceX will send Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa around the Moon - The Verge

160: September 17, 2018 Sep 17, 2018

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US residents will see a test of the new "Presidential Alerts" system this Thursday. NVIDIA's ship date for its newest GPU line has slipped a bit, but iOS 12's arrival on Monday is still right on track.