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Computing
Intel’s Ice Lake mobile chips give AMD’s desktop powerhouse a run for its money
Just when its postponed die-size shrink made consumers start worrying that Intel was slipping, leaked benchmarks for Intel's upcoming 10th-generation i7 show it outperforming AMD's Ryzen 9 3900X.
Mobile
Apple’s iOS 12.4 brings back Walkie-Talkie, makes improvements to Apple News+
Apple has finally taken the wraps off of iOS 12.4, bringing a number of tweaks to Apple News+, plus the reinstatement of the Walkie-Talkie feature on the Apple Watch, which was disabled after the discovery of a security flaw.
Gaming
Microsoft’s cloud gaming platform xCloud is built using Xbox One S hardware
Project Xcloud was revealed at E3 2019 and Microsoft used a video interview with publication as an opportunity to reveal more specifics about it. They started by using the Xbox One S as the template for it.
Mobile
Leak shows Android running on purported Nokia feature phone
A leaked image appears to show a Nokia feature phone running a modified version of Android, complete with Google Voice Search, YouTube, and all. This would be a market-changing collaboration between Google and HMD.
News
The FTC’s $5 billion privacy fine on Facebook could’ve been much, much bigger
The federal government almost fined Facebook tens of billions of dollars for privacy violations -- and nearly held CEO Mark Zuckerberg accountable -- instead of the eventual $5 billion settlement between FTC and the social media giant.
Cars
Tesla Model 3 is the world’s most-searched-for electric car, survey says
The Tesla Model 3 is the most-searched-for electric car in the world, according to a survey of Google search data. The Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S were far behind the Model 3 in second and third place, respectively.
Social Media
Relax, new Pinterest tools promote mental health for stressed searchers
Need a confidence boost after a Pinterest fail or stressful workday? Stress-related searches will soon link to mental health resources on Pinterest and exercises such as deep breathing and expressing gratitude.
Computing
The new Mac Pro starts at $6,000 and comes with an interesting modular design
Our Mac Pro 2019 rumor roundup covers all the news, leaks, and rumors about Apple's new machine, set to be released in 2019. Here's what Apple has said, what the experts think, and what we're going to see in the new Mac Pro.
Photography
Leica is giving away $10K and a Q2 camera to three female photographers
As part of a new program to promote diversity and the female perspective in photography, Leica is giving away three $10,000 grants in the Leica Women Foto Project Awards. The grant also includes a Q2 camera loan.
News
You can now search Airbnb for business-friendly places to stay on work trips
Airbnb is adding a special search filter for work-friendly stays targeted at people who use the service to find lodgings on business trips. The move comes as more business travelers become open to using Airbnbs over traditional hotels.
Cars
Audi’s latest suspension system can help protect you during a crash
The Audi A8 is getting a more sophisticated adaptive suspension system for the European market. The system can raise or lower the body in a fraction of a second, improving ride, handling, and even safety, according to Audi.
Mobile
The Pixel 4 may have face-sensing tech that goes beyond the iPhone XS
The Pixel 4 is on the way. It may be packing some new tech for Google, and leaked screen protectors are implying Google's next flagship will have face-sensing tech that's beyond even Apple's iPhone XS.
Mobile
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Everything we know
Rumors abound about the Google Pixel 4, Google's next Pixel phone following the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a. Getting around the leaks, Google straight-up teased an image of the back of the phone. Here's what you need to know.
Gaming
Todd McFarlane told NetherRealm to get crazy with Spawn for Mortal Kombat 11
Todd McFarlane said in an interview with IGN at SDCC 2019 that he wanted NetherRealm to "get crazy" with Spawn in Mortal Kombat 11. The comic book legend is very excited about Spawn's upcoming entry into the "super cool" fighting game.
Cars
2020 Lincoln Aviator adaptive suspension scans the road for potholes
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator's adaptive suspension system uses an array of sensors to detect potholes and other road imperfections, then preemptively adjusts settings to maintain a smooth ride.
Emerging Tech
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop pod race sees German team zoom to victory (again)
A German team of student engineers has come first in the latest Hyperloop pod speed contest in California. The team's design reached 288 mph (463 kph) along a straight, three-quarter-mile test track, beating three rival teams.
Mobile
The fast ROG Phone 2 is Asus' new giant-sized mobile gaming monster
Asus has announced a sequel to the ROG Phone (that stands for Republic of Gamers, for those new to the company's gaming brand) called the ROG Phone 2, and it's a massively powerful, giant-sized mobile gaming monster.
Emerging Tech
Jetpack pilot flies around Sydney Harbour and stays dry, unlike before
Ten years ago, a jetpack demonstration by Aussie entrepreneur David Mayman saw him end up in Sydney Harbour, but on Sunday he returned with a far more sophisticated design that this time kept him dry.