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  1. Samsung won’t let Android tablets die, announces the Galaxy Tab S6

    Would you believe Samsung is removing the headphone jack from tablets?

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  2. Android Auto’s biggest upgrade ever is finally rolling out

    It has a darker design and more multitasking capabilities.

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  3. Virtually every Apple business grew in every region this quarter—except the iPhone

    CEO Tim Cook called the quarter a "blowout" for wearables.

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  4. Samsung to unpack new Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Watch over the next week

    Expect to see big changes in the next tablet and little ones in the smartwatch.

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  5. Soon you’ll be able to watch PBS on YouTube

    It's the first time PBS will stream live over the Internet.

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  6. Google announces the Pixel 4 will have FaceID, radar-powered gestures

    The Pixel 4 is getting a full face unlock package with cameras and IR sensors.

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  7. 15-inch MacBook Pro mini-review: How much does Apple’s fastest laptop offer?

    We tested it decked-out with an 8-core Core i9 CPU and Vega 20 graphics.

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  8. Siri records fights, doctor’s appointments, and sex (and contractors hear it)

    In a new report, Apple takes its turn in the crosshairs over how it reviews user recordings.

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  9. HP Envy 13 mini-review: Spectre fans, meet your budget option

    It's not a "flagship," but it's just as lux-looking and powerful, and it starts at $799.

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  10. Apple acquires Intel’s 5G smartphone modem business for $1 billion

    Apple will likely now develop its own 5G modems for future iPhones.

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  11. Samsung details Galaxy Fold fixes, promises re-launch in September

    Changes include a reinforced display and smaller ingress points.

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  12. Guidemaster: Ars tested and found the best USB-C accessories you can get now

    These USB-C hubs, SSDs, mice, and more are the ones worth buying for your new computer.

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  1. Red founder blames manufacturing partner for its smartphone failures

    Founder Jim Jannard says manufacturing partner "significantly under-performed."

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  2. Leaks reveal a trio of iPhone 11 releases to come from Apple this fall

    Expect to hear all about the A13 chip and a new Taptic Engine this fall.

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  3. Apple closes in on $1 billion deal to buy Intel’s modem business: report

    Apple is looking to bring modem development efforts in-house.

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  4. Nvidia RTX 2080 Super hands-on: The result when AMD is out of striking distance

    Last year's $799 card is this year's slightly upgraded $699 card, but is it "Super"?

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  5. Apple releases iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3, macOS 10.14.6, and more

    Apple News+ quality-of-life improvements are front and center as well.

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  6. Asus’ ROG Phone II features a 120Hz display, a new SoC, and a giant battery

    Gamer phone features a Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, 12GB of RAM, 6000mAh battery.

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  7. Amazon warns customers: Those supplements might be fake

    Align supplements purchased from Amazon were likely counterfeits.

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  8. Can Circle really deliver a porn-free Internet?

    Review: We test the Disney-backed Circle Internet-filtering service.

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  9. Netflix lost US subscribers in Q2 over price hikes; how can it win them back?

    Increased costs and competition make for a precarious situation at Netflix.

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  10. Chrome 76 prevents NYT and other news sites from detecting Incognito Mode

    In Chrome 76, websites can no longer check FileSystem API to detect private mode.

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  11. Microsoft closes fiscal 2019 with revenue spikes driven by cloud services

    It's looking sunny up in the cloud, with revenue jumps for Azure, Office 365, and more.

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  12. Dropbox silently installs new file manager app on users’ systems [Updated]

    Dropbox ambushes its users with a radically different version of its sync app.

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  1. Xiaomi’s Mi A3 brings stock Android, OLED display for €249

    It seems like a solid midranger, but we worry about the 720p display.

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  2. Apple is planning to buy up original podcasts with exclusivity in mind

    Apple already has original content in music and TV; are podcasts next?

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  3. The $139 Nokia 2.2 brings back the removable battery

    It has a notched camera design, a plastic body, and a removable battery.

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  4. Dealmaster: Amazon Prime Day deals you can snag for under $50

    Here's the TL;DR version of the best affordable Prime Day deals.

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  5. The Snapdragon 855 is getting an upgrade to the Snapdragon 855+

    Devices ship soon, starting with the Asus ROG Phone 2 later this month.

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  6. Dealmaster: All the best Amazon Prime Day 2019 tech deals we can find

    No, it's not all garbage. Here are the Prime Day tech deals we actually like.

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  7. Dealmaster: Amazon discounts almost its entire product lineup for Prime Day 2019

    Save big on Echo speakers, Fire TV Sticks, Kindles, and more.

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  8. OurPact returns to App Store, reviving debates about Apple’s impartiality

    What OurPact's return means for similar apps, iOS security, and antitrust cases against Apple.

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  9. Teardowns and benchmarks: All the details about Apple’s newest 13-inch MacBook Pro

    Even faster performance comes with a lower repairability rating.

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  10. The latest barrier to 5G speeds? The summer

    Hands-on report says "persistent overheating" issues plague 5G hardware.

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  11. Amazon Music Unlimited is growing faster than Apple Music or Spotify, report says

    Amazon still has a long way to go to catch up with Apple or Spotify, though.

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  12. Microsoft Teams is now officially bigger than Slack

    It's the first official milestone for Microsoft's group chat, and it's a big one.

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