August, 2019

• 26 August

  Google puts women on US currency with an AR workaround

  

  In May, the Trump administration said it was pushing back a plan to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. But with a new Google app, you can see Tubman on the bill now.  The app, called Notable Women, was developed by Google and former US Treasurer Rosie Rios. It uses augmented reality to let …

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• 26 August

  How to watch the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards without cable tonight

  

  It’s time for the VMAs, aka the MTV Video Music Awards, and you know what that means: pop stars doing the crazy! From Kanye West invading the stage to Miley Cyrus twerking, this show is always entertaining. Tonight there’s some big names up for VMAs: Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead the field with 10 nominations apiece, Billie Eilish earned 9 nominations, and …

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• 26 August

  Note 10 Plus: How its camera night mode helps Samsung catch up to rival phones

  

  Samsung’s Galaxy cameras have a history of excellence, but have struggled to keep up with low-light night mode shots compared to rival devices, like the best-in-class Huawei P30 Pro and Google Pixel 3. Baking in a dedicated night mode into the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus changes that — it’s the difference between night and day.  The dedicated night …

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• 26 August

  Tim Cook pledges Apple’s help for Amazon rainforest as fires rage

  

  As fires continue to consume the Amazon rainforest for a fourth week, Apple CEO Tim Cook pledged aid from his company without specifying a dollar amount.  “It’s devastating to see the fires and destruction ravaging the Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s most important ecosystems. Apple will be donating to help preserve its biodiversity and restore the Amazon’s indispensable forest across …

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• 26 August

  Your carrier could throttle your streaming Netflix and YouTube videos. Here’s how you test

  

  If you’ve ever noticed a YouTube or Netflix video slowing down on your phone, even when you have excellent network coverage, your data might be throttled. A recent study by Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst found that AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon have all artificially slowed down online videos. If you’re unsure of how to tell …

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• 26 August

  At G7 summit, US reportedly didn’t sign online hate speech charter

  

  During weekend’s G7 summit, French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly said the US didn’t sign on to a charter against online hate speech. Why? Macron said “legal reasons,” according to a report from Reuters on Monday.  “We formalized an agreement for the first time with several Anglo-Saxon and European platforms and with support from nearly all (G7) countries,” Macron told reporters, …

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• 26 August

  Brexit residency app reportedly inaccessible for iPhone users

  

  Brexit is a source of continuing tension and conflict that extends beyond Britain’s borders. Problems now have arisen from a government app designed to help European Union nationals residing in Britain apply to stay in the country. But the app is only available for Android and not iPhone, The Financial Times reported Monday. EU nationals living in the UK can …

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• 26 August

  OnePlus 7T leak hints at three rear cameras

  

  Update, Sept. 26: CNET’s OnePlus 7T review is now live. Read more about the new phone from OnePlus. Original story follows. The OnePlus 7 Pro — aka the best Android value of 2019 — earned praise for its impressive full-screen display, speed and camera performance. With three cameras set to become the new trend in smartphones (see the recent Galaxy Note 10 and the …

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• 26 August

  Apple reportedly shelves iPhone walkie

  

  Apple has reportedly put a stop to its walkie-talkie project for the iPhone, which would have allowed people in the same area to send messages without cell coverage. The reasons for shelving the project aren’t yet known, The Information reported Monday, citing two sources. The company already has a Walkie-Talkie app for the Apple Watch. It launched with 2018’s WatchOS …

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• 26 August

  A new Apple Watch is coming, but it may not be the Series 5

  

  Update, Sept. 18: It was the Series 5 after all. Read our full rated Apple Watch Series 5 review here. Apple’s latest filings fuel rumors about a new Apple Watch in the pipeline for September, but doesn’t answer the question of whether it’s the Apple Watch Series 5 or an older Apple Watch with a new spin. In this week’s …

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