June, 2019

• 4 June

  Ikea is making weird ergonomic accessories for gamers

  

  A supportive wristband. Keycaps. And something called a mouse “bungee.” Those are the first three products launching in Ikea’s new line of 3D-printed accessories for gamers.  Released under the “Uppkoppla” label, the products are designed to improve gamers’ ergonomic experience. Uppkoppla is apparently based on a Swedish word, uppkopplad, that means “connected” or “online.”  Pricing …

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• 4 June

  Apple: The iPad is now the best computer for a lot more people

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. This time last year, the iPad — and tablets in general — faced an uncertain future after years of declining interest from consumers. But in the past 18 months, Apple refreshed its low-end iPads and redesigned its high-end iPad Pros, prompting consumers to …

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• 4 June

  Apple sued by iOS developers over App Store fees

  

  Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference for designers and engineers is underway, but some iOS developers aren’t happy with the company’s App Store policies. On Tuesday, California-based developer Donald R. Cameron and Pure Sweat Basketball filed a complaint against Apple in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The suit alleges Apple conducts anticompetitive practices in its App …

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• 4 June

  WWDC 2019’s craziest reveal was a $1,000 monitor stand for the $5,000 Pro Display XDR

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. When Tim Cook announced the new Mac Pro at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2019) the audience broke out into cheers. The new high-end computer is aimed at creative professionals and starts out at $5,999. Apple also announced a 6K resolution reference monitor …

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• 4 June

  Mpow’s 059 wireless over

  

  Twenty-two thousand customers can’t be wrong. That’s roughly how many people bought — and liked — the headphones that are on sale today. And only today. While supplies last, you can get the Mpow 059 Bluetooth over-the-ear folding headphones (black/red) for $26.99. Regular price: $34.99. See it at Amazon I’ve spent a little time with the 059, so I can …

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• 4 June

  iOS 13 compatible with iPhone 6S and later, but iPhone 6 and 5S owners are out of luck

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple doesn’t really care what you think. Not only will it sell a stand for its newest Pro Display XDR monitor for $1,000 a pop, it’s also making a bunch of older iPhones obsolete. At the company’s WWDC conference held in San Jose, California, …

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• 4 June

  Huawei trade secrets trial kicks off, says report

  

  A trial began in Texas on Tuesday over Huawei’s charge that one of its former engineering managers stole trade secrets and lured away employees to form his CNEX Labs chipmaking startup, says a Reuters report. In October, Huawei filed a lawsuit against CNEX and Ronnie Huang for allegedly stealing its solid-state disk storage technology that’s found in thumb drives, smartphones and laptops. …

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• 4 June

  Apple TV will work with Xbox, PlayStation controllers: Learn the details

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. The Apple TV ($99 at eBay) has supported wireless gaming controllers for the past few years, but there are far better gamepads made for more robust gaming systems available. And starting with TVOS 13, you’ll have two new options when it comes to …

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• 4 June

  Apple: Our sign

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple took a privacy potshot at competitors Facebook and Google on Monday, saying its new Sign In with Apple service eases logins without sharing users’ personal data. At the company’s Platform State of the Union talk at WWDC, an Apple executive showed the …

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• 4 June

  Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could still have physical buttons

  

  Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10 phone could still have physical buttons for power and volume, says a frequent Samsung tipster. In a tweet last week, spotted by Android Central, Ice Universe said it looks like the final version of the Note 10 will keep the buttons. Note10 pursues stability and maturity. In the first version, Note10 did not have physical …

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