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September, 2020

  • 15 September

    Instagram launches automatic captions for IGTV to promote accessibility

    Instagram on Tuesday launched AI-powered automatic video captions for IGTV, part of an effort to make the platform more accessible to all users. The feature is available in 16 languages.  Users will automatically see the captions if their volume is turned all the way down. They can turn on captions via settings, or from an …

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  • 15 September

    HP rolls in Tony Hawk to promote its new wireless gaming peripherals

    HP drafted famous skater Tony Hawk and his Pro Skater 1 + 2 tournament to promote its new Omen gaming peripherals in an Omen Underground stream you can watch Tuesday on the PAX Arena Twitch channel. It starts at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. UK).  The new mouse, TKL keyboard and headset take advantage of the 2.4GHz wireless …

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  • 15 September

    The Apple Store is down, marking the unofficial start of Apple event day

    It begins… Apple’s online store went down on Tuesday, in preparation for the company’s Sept. 15 virtual event. The iPhone 12 isn’t expected, but Apple is likely to reveal the Apple Watch Series 6 and new iPads. The store typically goes down before a launch event as Apple makes way for its new products. Apple might also say when it’ll …

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  • 15 September

    What Apple’s next iPad could bring

    The scramble for getting the perfect computer and tablet for your remote learning or work-from-home setup started almost six months ago. You probably already have a system that works for you, but Apple’s upcoming Sept. 15 event could still deliver a new iPad (or iPads) to the mix. If you’re shopping for an iPad, wait at least until later today. …

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  • 15 September

    Apple Watch SE: If you’ve been holding out on buying a smartwatch, now could be the time

    Ever since Apple launched its first smartwatch, back in 2015, the Apple Watch has been a highly prized wearable across many different demographics — even though the price tag made it unaffordable for some. That changed on Tuesday, when the company announced the Watch SE, a more affordable watch for those whose budgets previously didn’t stretch to Apple smartwatch ownership. …

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  • 15 September

    Apple Pay can now be used at all Manhattan subway stations and buses

    You can now use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for a ticket to ride in New York, with the contactless payments capability added to all subway stations and on all buses in Manhattan. It will be made available across the rest of New York by the end of 2020, the New York Metro Transportation Authority said Tuesday.  You can …

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  • 15 September

    Hmm, Apple seems to have an AR trick up its sleeve for today’s event

    When Apple sent invitations to the press and public to watch its “special Apple Event from Apple Park” on Sept. 15 through apple.com, the company included an artistic rendering of its logo, along with two words: “Time Flies.” Most people interpreted that to mean a next-generation Apple Watch, but there was an augmented reality surprise that hints at much more.  If you tapped …

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  • 15 September

    Apple TVOS 14 available Sept. 16 with picture

    Apple is adding new features to its Apple TV software. At its September event the company announced that new software for its streaming box, known as TVOS 14, would be available starting tomorrow, Sept. 16.  The update adds camera integration from HomeKit-supported smart video cameras and doorbells, a picture-in-picture mode and updates to the Apple Arcade video game service.  Arcade …

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  • 15 September

    Google Fiber hits 2Gbps download speeds

    Google Fiber has announced its internet service can now provide download speeds of up to 2Gbps in some areas. The speedy service will cost $100 a month, the provider said Tuesday, with that price including a Wi-Fi 7 router and extender. It comes at a time when more people are working or learning from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. …

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  • 15 September

    RTX 2080 graphics deals: Asus gaming laptop and MSI desktop on sale at Newegg

    Nvidia announced its new Ampere-based GeForce RTX 3000-series graphics cards earlier in September that promise to be better, faster, stronger than its current stable of RTX 2000-series GPUs. The new cards and gaming PCs with the new cards won’t begin rolling out until later this fall, which means you’ll need to exercise patience if you’re looking to upgrade your current …

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