iPhone 13 pre-order process broken for many Apple Card, Apple Pay, and iUP shoppers

Added 09-17-21 09:31:01am EST - “iPhone 13 pre-orders are now live, but for many buyers paying with Apple Pay, Apple Card, or using the iPhone Upgrade Program, the experience has been anything but seamless. According to reports on Twitter, the Apple Store Online…” - 9to5mac.com

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Rolls-Royce's all-electric aircraft completes 15-minute maiden voyage

Added 09-17-21 11:09:02am EST - “Rolls-Royce, best known in aviation for its jet engines, has taken an all-electric airplane on its maiden voyage..” - Engadget.com

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Harley-Davidson will sell its retro-inspired e-bike by the end of 2021

Added 09-18-21 04:09:02pm EST - “Harley-Davidson's Serial 1 brand will sell its retro MOSH/TRIBUTE e-bike during the 2021 holidays ?" but only as a limited edition..” - Engadget.com

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Google slapped with a $177 million fine by South Korea's antitrust authorities

Added 09-14-21 03:09:02am EST - “The Korea Fair Trade Commission has imposed a $177 million fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of hampering the development of Android rivals..” - Engadget.com

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New York passes law that will ban all gas-powered car sales by 2035

Added 09-15-21 02:09:02am EST - “New York has passed a new law that bans the sale of gas vehicles starting in 2035..” - Engadget.com

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'Deltarune' chapter 2 arrives on September 17th for PC and Mac

Added 09-16-21 02:09:02am EST - “Toby Fox has announced Deltarune chapter 2's release..” - Engadget.com

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Clubhouse is developing a new way to invite friends to chat called 'Wave'

Added 09-18-21 03:09:02am EST - “Clubhouse is working on 'Wave' feature to invite friends to chat, Jane Manchun Wong has discovered..” - Engadget.com

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Nintendo Switch gets Bluetooth audio at last

Added 09-14-21 10:09:02pm EST - “You can finally use wireless headphones and earbuds with the Nintendo Switch..” - Engadget.com

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Globally, climate change drives a willingness to change lifestyles

Added 09-14-21 08:10:03pm EST - “In most countries, partisan and age differences shape attitudes.” - Arstechnica.com

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Xiaomi launches its own smart glasses

Added 09-14-21 12:09:02am EST - “Xiaomi is challenging Facebook in the wearables arena by launching its own smart glasses..” - Engadget.com

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