Monday 23 September 2019

Android is turning 11

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It's Monday, September 23, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Starting this morning, Netflix can add the words “Emmy winner” to the title of its groundbreaking interactive Black Mirror episode. Separately, TiVo has upset some customers with plans to insert more advertisements into their viewing experience. Also, grab some cake -- it’s Android’s 11th birthday.

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The best ‘TV’ shows are probably being watched over the internet.

'Bandersnatch,' 'Fleabag,' and 'Ozark' lead streaming Emmy winners

'Bandersnatch,' 'Fleabag,' and 'Ozark' lead streaming Emmy winners Netflix's interactive Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch scored one trophy Sunday night at the Emmys, while Fleabag picked up four and Ozark walked away with two. HBO held off Netflix’s Albanian Army with the most wins during the broadcast (9) and overall (34) when you include Creative Arts awards. In total, Netflix scored 27 wins; Amazon 15; Hulu and YouTube came in third with four. Lower in the order you could find some interesting names like Apple, Oculus and Twitch with one trophy each.

Happy birthday little robot.

This week in tech history: Android turns 11

This week in tech history: Android turns 11 September 23rd is the 11th anniversary of Android's official release alongside the announcement of the HTC Dream, the first phone running Android. In our latest entry of This Week in Tech History, Nathan Ingraham looks back at how “Android has become perhaps the most dominant computing platform on the planet.”

You wouldn’t want to hold it the wrong way.

Samsung asks users to be extra careful with the Galaxy Fold

Samsung asks users to be extra careful with the Galaxy Fold Samsung has published a new care guide video showing the Galaxy Fold’s features with instructions on what and what not to do when handling it. The redesigned Fold felt sturdier than before when we tried it at IFA, but it sounds like the tech giant still wants buyers to take extra good care of the device. How will you keep things like dust and coins far away from your nearly $2,000 smartphone? We don’t know either, but good luck trying.

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This $150 HD action cam bundle is only $40 today

This $150 HD action cam bundle is only $40 today

In case you were worried that Disney might run out.

Disney+ public pre-orders are open, but without deep bundle discounts

Disney+ public pre-orders are open, but without deep bundle discounts Disney started taking sign-ups during the Emmys while other streamers took home trophies, but with more than 25 original series and ten films promised in the first year, it will be interesting to see who is on the stage next year. Right now you can only book access for $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. A heavily-discounted three-year subscription offer is long gone, and the $12.99 bundle that throws in ad-supported Hulu and ESPN+ will be available once Disney+ officially launches on November 12th. 

Remember when TiVo was all about helping you avoid advertisements?

TiVo says all retail DVR owners will see ads before recorded shows

TiVo says all retail DVR owners will see ads before recorded shows The company said in a statement that skippable ads set to play ahead of recordings  will reach “all eligible” DVRs (Roamio, Bolt and Vox) within 90 days. Longtime customers are (predictably and justifiably) unhappy.

But wait, there's more...

1. Tech industry sets official standard for 8K TVs

2. After Math: Being better than being best

3. Facebook's Libra currency will get half its backing from the US dollar

4. Amazon taps 'Undone' co-creator Lee Sung Jin for a show about an internet troll

5. TiVo gave its unannounced Edge DVR to a customer

6. Ask Engadget: How can I improve my rural internet?

7. AMD delays 16-core Ryzen 9 CPU to November

8. Microsoft invites more people to test very rough Xbox features

9. First 'Borderlands 3' event is the Halloween-themed Bloody Harvest

10. IKEA will produce more energy than it consumes by 2020

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Saturday 21 September 2019

Taking a look inside the iPhone 11 Pro Max

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It's Saturday, September 21, 2019.

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Welcome to your weekend! The next step after a new iPhone arrives is, naturally, to tear one apart and see what’s inside. Check out the first teardown, as well as other highlight stories from this week including our review of ASUS’ dual-screen laptop.

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Not exactly like meat, but close.
 

What's it like cooking your own Impossible Burger?

What's it like cooking your own Impossible Burger? Getting a faux-meat patty at Burger King is one thing, but how does the Impossible Burger measure up for cooking at home? According to Nicole Lee, "I actually exclaimed out loud in my kitchen several times on just how bleeping delicious it was."

You just like seeing the inside of a new phone, admit it.

iFixit's iPhone 11 Pro Max teardown investigates charging rumors

iFixit's iPhone 11 Pro Max teardown investigates charging rumors There’s only one way to know for sure what that charging coil is connected to -- here’s iFixit to find the answer.

Avoid the twitchy scissor demon that’s trying to stab you to death.

A dentist made a game in MS Paint and it's terrifying

A dentist made a game in MS Paint and it's terrifying World of Horror plays out in five short stories set in a seaside village in 1980s Japan, whose residents are falling into mass madness while eldritch monsters rise from the seas. Eerie chiptune music plays throughout the game, frantic and propelling. People have gone missing, festering demons are walking the streets and sushi chefs are serving omakase with human eyeballs on the platter. 

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This 3-in-1 wireless charger is only $35 today

Light work.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max review

Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max review Even with a new name, the thing that immediately jumps out from these iPhones is their triple-camera setup. Still, if you can appreciate some subtle differences then benefits await, including a speedier Face Unlock and Super Retina XDR display that is perfect for the new-in-iOS 13 Dark Mode.

The one change that everyone will love is some extra battery life, and in our brief time testing these phones, they didn’t disappoint. The triple cameras are powerful and flexible across different photography needs, but Apple’s lack of power-user settings in the main app is more glaring than ever. These are “among the most powerful smartphones money can buy right now,” but at more than $1,000, they leave the mainstream iPhone 11 as a better choice for most people.

For less money...

iPhone 11 review: You might not need the Pro

iPhone 11 review: You might not need the Pro The iPhone 11 takes almost everything that makes the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max special and squeezes it down into a package that’s $50 less than last year’s cheap model. Chris Velazco says it’s probably not worth buying if you have an iPhone XR or XS, but for everyone else, it’s the easiest way to get a taste of modern flagship iPhone performance without dropping $1,000. 

But wait, there's more...

1. What to expect at Google's October 15th Pixel 4 event

2. TiVo wants to make a comeback with $50 Android TV dongle

3. Honda's first hybrid SUV for the US is the 2020 CR-V

4. Get a glimpse of SpaceX's orbital Starship prototype under construction

5. Facebook's $149 Portal TV turns your television into a giant smart display

6. TCL's 2019 quantum dot-enhanced 4K TVs go on sale starting at $599

7. Vivo's NEX 3 is a bezel-less 5G phone with a 64-megapixel camera

8. ZenBook Pro Duo review: ASUS makes a case for dual-screen laptops

9. Verizon will launch home 5G everywhere its mobile service is available

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