Apple Reportedly Targeting WWDC for Over-Ear Headphones Launch, New 'AirPods X' Later in the Year

Added 04-07-20 10:12:01am EST - “Rumors of Apple-branded over-ear headphones have been circulating for quite some time, while more recent rumors have mentioned an "AirPods Pro...” - Macrumors.com

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Apple over-ear headphones and 'AirPods X' may launch later in 2020

Added 04-07-20 10:11:06am EST - “Apple could be preparing to release its first over-ear headphones at WWDC, according to a rumor, while the alleged "AirPods Pro Lite" may land in the fall under the name "AirPods X."” - Appleinsider.com

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Apple publishes new details for its Face Shield designed to help health workers avoid coronavirus

Added 04-07-20 12:31:02pm EST - “As Tim Cook announced over the weekend, Apple has designed and is shipping a custom Face Shield to medical workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. Now, Apple has shared a support document with more details on the Face Shield. The document…” - 9to5mac.com

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2020 iPad Pro Confirmed to Lack a U1 Ultra Wideband Chip

Added 04-07-20 11:12:02am EST - “Last week, we laid out evidence suggesting that the just-released iPad Pro models do not contain a U1 Ultra Wideband chip, including the lack of any...” - Macrumors.com

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The best games for PS4

Added 04-06-20 11:09:04am EST - “For this edition, we've made the easy decision to swap Persona 5 out for Persona 5 Royale, and the less-simple choice of throwing Monster Hunter World out for Control. Antiquated gameplay and troubling themes had made it an ill-fit…” - Engadget.com

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Boeing will send Starliner on another uncrewed test flight

Added 04-07-20 12:09:02am EST - “Boeing will fly another uncrewed Starliner flight after the first one failed.” - Engadget.com

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NASCAR driver 'rage quits' esports race

Added 04-06-20 11:09:02pm EST - “With real-life race events canceled, drivers have taken their talents to esports and unsurprisingly, the usual conflicts have followed. On Sunday during the Food City Showdown from Bristol Motor Speedway in a race that was airing…” - Engadget.com

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UK carriers would appreciate you not setting cell towers on fire

Added 04-06-20 10:09:02am EST - “The arson attacks against 5G masts in the UK have become serious enough that carriers are joining together to put a stop to the incidents. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone have issued a joint statement both urging people not to set fire…” - Engadget.com

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Google Fit redesign focuses on your step count

Added 04-06-20 10:09:02pm EST - “The reworked Fit is available now for iOS users, and should roll out in the days ahead to both Android and Wear OS users.” - Engadget.com

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Self-driving shuttles are ferrying COVID-19 tests at a Florida clinic

Added 04-06-20 08:09:02pm EST - “Drive-thru COVID-19 tests are only as safe and quick as the systems used to put those tests in the hands of clinics, and a new initiative in Jacksonville, Florida might just improve that weak link.” - Engadget.com

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