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Spider-Man returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios will make a third Spider-Man movie together after all. Sony and Disney have struck a new deal over Spider-Man, which would let the web-slinging hero return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I am thrilled that Spidey’s journey in the MCU will continue, and I and all of us at Marvel Studios are very excited that we get to keep working on it,” says Marvel Studios […]

todaySeptember 30, 2019

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Google’s Preemptive Response to Global Climate Strikes

On September 19, Google announced its plan to make “the biggest corporate purchase of renewable energy in history.” The announcement preceded a day of walkouts by tech employees, including those from Google, who participated in the Global Climate Strike. The tech workers were demanding their employers take stronger actions to combat climate change. Google’s purchase includes a 1,600-megawatt package of wind and solar agreements and 18 new energy deals, increasing […]

todaySeptember 26, 2019

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Facebook Suspends ‘tens of thousands’ of Apps Over Improper Data Use

Last week Facebook announced that it has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps as part of an ongoing investigation into improper data use on the part of third-party developers. The investigation is part of a broader effort the company embarked on last year in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal, which involved a political consulting firm purchasing data on tens of millions of Facebook users that had […]

todaySeptember 25, 2019

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Is Fitbit for Sale?

Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc has been in talks with an investment bank about the possibility of exploring a sale amid challenges in successfully pivoting from fitness trackers to smart watches, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.  Fitbit has held discussions with investment bank Qatalyst Partners about whether it should engage with potential acquirers, the sources said. Fitbit has not yet decided whether it will pursue a sale […]

todaySeptember 24, 2019

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Mingled with the Faithful at Fifth Avenue Flagship Re-Opening

Apple CEO Tim Cook hit New York's 5th Ave. on Friday to open the doors of the company's re-designed flagship store. The 5th Ave. Apple Store, situated underground beneath its iconic glass cube, has been closed since 2017 while Apple expanded and reworked its layout. Cook and Apple senior vice president of people and retail Deirdre O'Brien opened the doors of the store promptly at 8 a.m., inviting throngs of fans […]

todaySeptember 23, 2019

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Adobe Premiere Pro brings AI-powered Auto Reframe for Editing Videos for Your Social Apps

Adobe is hoping to eliminate the tedious, time-consuming process that comes with editing videos for different social platforms with its new AI-powered Auto Reframe feature for Premiere Pro. For example, if you’ve got a video that you want to post to YouTube, the Instagram grid, and Instagram Stories, you’d currently have to manually edit that video for three different aspect ratios. Auto Reframe can automatically identify the main action happening […]

todaySeptember 19, 2019

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Inside Disney’s New Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

You can fly the Millennium Falcon and come face-to-face with Kylo Ren at Disney’s theme parks, but soon you’ll be able to live out an all-new Star Wars dream: actually living aboard a starship.  Though you’ll experience familiar tropes of the iconic Star Wars film series in all new ways with Walt Disney World's latest endeavor, it’s much more than a place to rest one’s head. Disney is billing the […]

todaySeptember 18, 2019

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Resigns from Apple’s board

Disney CEO Bob Iger has resigned from Apple’s board, just a couple of months before both companies are set to launch their independent streaming services.  Iger resigned on September 10th, according to a filing from Apple to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. That’s the same day Apple unveiled the launch date and subscription price for Apple TV Plus, which officially made Apple and Disney competitors.   “I have the […]

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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This Week’s Best Tech Deals: SimpliSafe, DualShock 4 Controller, iPhone 11 and More

Smart home security systems can be pricey, but Best Buy is hosting a good deal on SimpliSafe’s 11-piece system, a industry insider top pick among popular do-it-yourself home security systems. Usually priced at $369.99, it’s currently $269.99 as part of the retailer’s deal of the day promotion.   This kit configuration is exclusive to Best Buy, and unlike the 12-piece set sold on Amazon for $499, this one doesn’t include […]

todaySeptember 16, 2019

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