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With the passing of the days, the web-based giant has come with an upgraded variant, which packs powerful hardware specifications and a small, crisp screen, fully equipped with a touch-screen panel and various connectivity ports. And of course, there’s a catch: the price. The New Chromebook Pixel, by Google Getting into details, the newest Chromebook Pixel has preserved the design marks of its predecessor, which can be seen as a rather shy move from Google....

[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/19163938 w=650&h=400] iPhone Demo from Fire Department on Vimeo. Here’s an interesting app being put out by the San Ramon Fire Department. It basically let’s you log into their 911 system and help out if an emergency is happening in your neck of the woods. Time is critical and if your neighbor is going into cardiac arrest, and you are feeling up to it, you may be able to help out....

The latest Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opening weekend box office projections are actually lower than the initial estimates. Disney’s revival of the Star Wars movie franchise has largely been an overwhelming success. The trio of The Force Awakens, Rogue One, and The Last Jedi all earned over $1 billion worldwide and finished their runs as the highest-grossing movie of the year, domestically. Of course, last year’s spinoff Solo was the exception here, totaling just $392....

Alongside the new 2021 iPad Pro models, Apple also debuted a new version of its Magic Keyboard accessory in white for the first time. A new video posted to YouTube this weekend offers our first look at the white Magic Keyboard ahead of the accessory’s official release on Friday. The video was posted by the YouTube channel Michaelangelo’s Tech. Notably, the video comes before the Magic Keyboard’s official release, and many people who pre-ordered the white Magic Keyboard have yet to even see their order ship via Apple’s Online Store....

A new Call of Duty game is coming November 3rd and it’s finally bringing players back to where it all started: World War II. No more spaceships or wall-running, and definitely no energy weapons. Call of Duty: WWII is all about the “boots on ground” experience in its multiplayer modes, and the authenticity of the setting and the atrocities of the era in its story campaign. Publisher Activision and developer Sledgehammer Games, makers of Advanced Warfare, held media events recently and a public livestream yesterday to officially unveil Call of Duty: WWII but as expected, it was an extremely controlled event, built around marketing keywords and limited showcases of select gameplay so not too much was revealed outside of the main trailer and confirmations of a few new and returning modes and features....

[youtube=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTtuwQYNmk&feature=player_embedded”] Security expert Charlie Miller has found a flaw in code signing on iOS devices (via Forbes) that allows developers to sneak malware apps onto the App Store without Apple’s detection. The malware can then be used to read user’s contacts, make the phone vibrate or sound a ringtone, steal user’s photos, and more whenever the developer chooses. Sketchy! To shed more light on the exploit Miller is giving a talk at the SysCan conference in Taiwan next week, but he does a good job in showing it off in the video above....

While the iPhone was available from the four main U.S. carriers from 20th September, those who want to stick with smaller regional carriers have so far had to wait. 1st October is now known to be the magic date for nine carriers, with others expected to announce shortly. The nine companies who have so far announced that they will have both the iPhone 5s and 5c available from that date (via MacRumors) are:...

After the first ever example of Mac ransomware was found in the wild earlier this year, Bitdefender Labs has found what it tells us is only the second example of true Mac malware to enter circulation this year, which it has dubbed Backdoor.MAC.Elanor. The malware application was available on a number of (formerly?) reputable download sites such as MacUpdate. The backdoor is embedded into a fake file converter application that is accessible online on reputable sites offering Mac applications and software....

TwelveSouth is out with a new version of its popular BookArc vertical stand that color-matches the latest MacBook Pros. TwelveSouth’s BookArc has long been available in color-matching silver to blend with Apple’s aluminum notebooks, and now BookArc has a new Space Gray option that matches the 12-inch MacBook and new MacBook Pros. BookArc is ideal for using your MacBook or MacBook Pro in clamshell mode (with an external mouse, keyboard, and display while closed) with limited desk space....

When NCIS debuted in 2003, it was a spin-off of the military courtroom drama JAG. Just six seasons into the series, NCIS got its own spin-off in NCIS Los Angeles, and five more seasons later, NCIS New Orleans debuted. The trio of procedural series follows crimes connected to the United States military with a combination of standalone episodes and season-long arcs. All of the characters in the different series have different law enforcement backgrounds....

If you’re looking for something new to watch this weekend, we’re here to help with this guide to the latest and best Netflix movie and TV show releases. This week’s offerings include a special from comedian Kevin Hart to celebrate Black History month, the return of a beloved family sitcom, and a sports drama from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh. Last week’s big releases included Velvet Buzzsaw, a bizarre horror movie set in the world of high-priced modern art, and mystery series Russian Doll, in which Natasha Lyonne plays a woman stuck in a time loop where she keeps dying....

Netflix has announced a new “Downloads for You” feature for its iOS and Android applications. The company says that this feature will automatically download recommended TV shows or movies to your device “based on your tastes,” and it’s thankfully completely opt-in. The feature is rolling out today on Android and will begin testing on iOS soon. The company touts this feature as an expansion of its Smart Downloads feature, which it introduced three years ago as a way to automatically download the next episode of a TV show you’re watching....

Netflix has been absolutely killing the game lately with great new shows, including their newest release, Sex Education. The comedy series depicts the life of a socially awkward high-schooler turn sex counselor, and the countless debacles he and the rest of the characters manage to get into. With the show surrounding an array of high school students, it goes without saying that the series is full of eclectic and different personalities....

After holding an Apple Watch Activity Challenge in August to celebrate the anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park, Apple is set to hold another one this month. The “Health and Sports Day Challenge” is set to kick off on October 14 for customers in Japan. In the past, Apple Watch Activity Challenges have required users to complete a certain workout to earn a special award. This time around, the Health and Sports Day Challenge for users in Japan can be completed by doing any type of workout and logging 30 minutes to complete their Exercise ring....

Better Tab Management in Microsoft Edge Edge is going to pick up a lot of new tab management features to make navigating the web easier. According to the article by Microsoft Edge general manager Drew DeBruyne, the new management features are “designed specifically to address major points of anxiety for users – the chaos and clutter of the web and the fear of losing tabs.” He also says “Our research tells us that Windows users spend more than 50% of their time on the web, but are often derailed by the arduous task of having to sift through countless search results, sites, and the sheer volume of unfamiliar content online....

From Apple: Click to see the full sized video The new MacBook family embodies Apple’s continuing environmental commitment. Each new MacBook is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental footprint: Arsenic-free glass Mercury-free LED-backlit display Brominated flame retardant-free internal components PVC-free internal cables Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure Up to 41 percent smaller packaging More below Apple has worked hard to eliminate many of the toxins that are a common part of notebook manufacturing....

(Click to enlarge) It appears the recent spec update to the MacBook Pros wasn’t as minor as we had originally thought. According to a leaked Apple repair guide for the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, many internals including the SSD, I/O Board, Logic Board and even the bottom case have been updated to new parts. While it isn’t clear yet how the updated parts were changed (besides the obvious CPU speed), it reminded us of a Foxconn leak we got in October 2012:...

Apple today finally introduced its first Macs with Apple Silicon, as the company calls its own chips. The new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini come with the new M1 chip — and they all have USB-C with Thunderbolt 3. However, some accessories may not be compatible with these machines, and this includes eGPUs. Unfortunately, one of the biggest advantages of having a computer with Thunderbolt 3 is gone with the new Apple Silicon Macs....

We originally reported last month that Nest Labs, the company founded by famed iPod creator Tony Fadell, was readying its next product for launch soon: the smart fire detector. Nest Labs officially announced today that the ‘Nest Protect’ will be joining the lineup with the smart thermostat. The Nest Protect detects smoke and carbon monoxide and addressses some of the flaws of modern smoke detectors and of course connects it to your iPhone in the process:...

On the first weekend of October 2019, Netflix is bringing a new season of an animated series, a horror movie, and a new type of superhero TV series. October is usually reserved for horror-oriented content to awake the Halloween spirit, and with this in mind, Netflix is bringing some interesting content this weekend. The last week of September saw the arrival of The Politician, In the Shadow of the Moon, and Skylines, as well as American Horror Story: Apocalypse, preparing the audience for spookier content (or not, but it fits)....