Justin Trudeau Says Canada Handled COVID-19 Better Than USA – Here's What The Numbers Say

While United States has struggled to contain the spread of coronavirus, their neigbours Canada have been largely successful in curbing the outbreak, that’s according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The statement made by Canadian PM on Wednesday is a rare public comment made by Trudeau on the faltering US effort. AP Canada – with a population one-tenth the size of the United States …

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Apple adds more locations to its iPhone repair program

Apple on Wednesday said it is expanding its Independent Repair Provider Program to more businesses across the US. The program will also be opening to shops in Canada and 32 countries across Europe, including the UK. The program, which launched last year, gives authentic Apple parts, tools and manuals to independent repairers, so they can fix common out-of-warranty iPhone issues.  …

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Spotify offers to DJ your workout with a custom soundtrack

If you’re getting fit during quarantine and your workout playlist is played out, Spotify is now offering to DJ your next workout session with a customized workout soundtrack. The company revealed its latest algorithmic feature Wednesday which uses a combo of your tastes and quiz selections to create a uniquely personal get-fit mix. To use the feature, you first select …

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra hands

There’s been another leak of info about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The latest video purporting to be a hands-on with the yet-to-be-announced phone shows off the rear of the device as well as the S-Pen. According to YouTuber Jimmy Is Promo, who posts videos with how-to guides for Samsung phones, there will likely be only two sizes …

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Android 11 might launch on Sept. 8

Android 11 may be launching on Sept. 8, according to a video published by Google for its virtual “Hey Google” Smart Home Summit this week. But this wasn’t an official announcement. A slide in the video aimed at developers, which was spotted earlier by Android Police, says “September 8th Android 11 Launch.” It’s not entirely clear if Sept. 8 is the launch …

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Tinder tests Face to Face video chat

The dating app Tinder said Wednesday that it’ll begin testing a new video chat feature called Face to Face for some users in 13 countries, including the US. Tinder said it aims to make people feel comfortable and in control when using its video chat. For that reason, Face to Face makes sure both people agree to the call. Once …

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T-Mobile has almost 20 times more 5G cities than AT&T and Verizon combined, according to a new analytics report by Ookla. T-Mobile is sitting on 5,013 cities with 5G — and that’s before adding in the former 5G sites of Sprint after the carrier’s $26.5 billion merger with Sprint — while AT&T has 237 5G cities and Verizon has 39. Verizon was …

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LinkedIn wants to tell people how to pronounce your name

LinkedIn wants to help people learn how to pronounce your name. The professional social network said on Monday that it’s adding a new feature that will let users record a 10-second audio clip instructing others on how to pronounce their name.  “Ever seen someone’s name in writing and find yourself not totally sure how to pronounce it correctly,” wrote Joseph …

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US reportedly investigating TikTok again over children’s privacy

The US Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department are probing allegations that TikTok has failed to meet its obligation to protect children’s privacy under a 2019 agreement, Reuters reported Tuesday. Two sources told the news agency they participated in separate conference calls with the agencies regarding the accusations. TikTok is a wildly popular social media app where people, mostly teens and …

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Qualcomm supercharges 5G mobile gaming with new Snapdragon 865 Plus

Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon processor is getting a speed bump to make mobile gaming even more immersive. And one of the first phones to use the chip will be the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 3. Qualcomm on Wednesday said its Snapdragon 865 Plus has 10% quicker graphics rendering and a 10% faster CPU clock speed than its sibling, the Snapdragon 865. …

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