Monday, November 26, 2018
Samsung apologizes, promises compensation for factory conditions – TechCrunch
Weeks after reaching a settlement, Samsung issued an apology over factory conditions leading to the illness and death of workers. “We offer our sincere apology to our workers who have suffered with illnesses and their families,” executive Kinam Kim said during a press conference late last week. The apology is the result of longstanding health complaints levied against the company’s LCD and chip 
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Saudi Prince Turki says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi | Saudi Arabia News
A senior Saudi prince cast doubt on the reported CIA finding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul last month, saying the agency could not be counted on to reach a credible conclusion. “The CIA is not necessarily the highest standard of veracity or accuracy in assessing situations. The examples of that are multitude,” Prince 
Saturday, November 24, 2018
DRC elections: The hopefuls, the promises and the ghost of Kabila | News
There was no shortage of smiles and cheers as Felix Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe on Friday made their way into a room packed with cameras in Nairobi. But as soon the two Congolese opposition stalwarts took to the microphone to announce their decision to join forces in the country’s long-delayed December 23 presidential election, the jubilation could also be felt far beyond the Kenyan capital. 
Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party | News
Taiwan headed to the polls on Saturday in local elections that are a key test of support for the island’s pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year. The country also voted in a series of referendums, including votes the contentious issues of same-sex marriage and gay rights. The results will be closely watched in China, which claims self-ruled and proudly 
How to Call Someone and Put Them on Speaker Without Picking up Your iPhone
Next time you find yourself with your hands full and you want to make a call on your iPhone – or even if you’re in bed and your phone’s just out of reach – don’t forget that you can get Siri to start a speakerphone call for you, handsfree. All you need to do beforehand is make sure that your iPhone is set up to listen for the “Hey Siri” voice command. You can check this by following the steps 
Friday, November 23, 2018
Black Friday 2018: iTunes Discounts Holiday Classics and Over 150 4K Films to Under $10, New Disney Films for $15
As it does every holiday season, Apple this week refreshed its iTunes Movies storefront with a selection of notable discounts, and the new sales are expected to stick around through Black Friday and Cyber Monday before the iTunes Movies store is updated again next Tuesday. There are a number of great movies to watch with your family over the holiday weekend, so check out some of the films in the 
France agrees to return 26 African artworks claimed by Benin | News
French President Emmanuel Macron has agreed to return “without delay” 26 African artworks claimed by Benin, according to the president’s office. The decision on Friday came shortly after Macron received a report detailing how former colonisers can return looted artworks to Africa. Governments from Ethiopia to Senegal eagerly awaited the report, commissioned by Macron and complied by French art 
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch and iPhone Charging Station From Satechi
For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with Satechi to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a USB-C Dual Charging Station that’s designed to charge the iPhone and the Apple Watch at the same time. Available in Silver or Space Gray to match Apple’s devices, Satechi’s Dual Charging Station provides a total of 15W of power to charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch. The Charging Station, priced at
Black Friday 2018: Best Deals for Online Shoppers from Anker, Aukey, RAVPower, Incase, and More
Black Friday retail shopping is well underway across the country today, but those who prefer online shopping already know that many of the best deals can be bought without leaving your home, and some notable offers are available only online. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us
Black Friday 2018: Get the $100 App Store and iTunes Gift Card for $80 Today Only
App Store and iTunes gift cards are perfect stocking stuffers and super simple for last-minute gift giving, so if you’re on the hunt for a few of the gift cards this Black Friday we’ve rounded up the best sales in this article. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site
Pakistan: Deadly blast hits market in Orakzai district | Pakistan News
A bomb explosion has ripped through a busy marketplace in Kalaya town in Pakistan‘s northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killing at least 25 people, officials say. Abbas Khan, the assistant commissioner of the district, told Reuters on Friday that a suicide bomber drove a motorcycle into a crowd attending a festival and market that attracts people from different religious communities, before
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Black Friday 2018: Get Apple’s HomePod for $250 at Best Buy
Apple’s HomePod is now nine months old, and one of the best all-around deals this Black Friday is a $100 discount on the Siri-based smart speaker at Best Buy. With this sale, you can get the HomePod for $249.99, down from $349.99. Space Gray and White are both available, but Space Gray appears to be sold only in stores and White is available both in stores and online. Note: MacRumors is an 
Trump issues Thanksgiving threat: I’ll close border if I have to | USA News
President Donald Trump is threatening to close the US border with Mexico for an undisclosed period of time if his administration determines that its southern ally has lost “control” on its side. The repeated threat, which came on Thanksgiving Day in the US, is in response to thousands of migrants and refugees who have arrived in the border town of Tijuana, many hoping to apply for asylum. “If 
Black Friday 2018: Best Deals on Apple Products Including iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and More
As families celebrate Thanksgiving across the United States, we are now just a few hours from the official launch of Black Friday shopping, and many deals are becoming available as numerous retailers open their doors this afternoon. The big retail chains are all starting Black Friday early today, including Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohl’s, and Lowe’s, and many online-only deals are already 
MQT builds classy Swiss watches for the truly debonair – TechCrunch
Ah, wonderful to see you again, sir. The usual? Kool-Aid Grain Alcohol Martini with a twisty straw. Of course. And I see you’re wearing a new watch. The MQT Essential Mirror. Quite striking. I see the watch has a quartz ETA movement – an acceptable movement by any standard – and a very elegant face and hands combination. What’s that? It has a quickset date? Of course, no watch over $200 would
Apple Reportedly Plans to Cut Price of iPhone XR in Japan Due to Poor Sales and Restart iPhone X Production
Apple plans to discount the price of iPhone XR models in Japan by offering subsidies to Japanese carriers, according to a new report out this morning. The Wall Street Journal said the price decreases on the $750 iPhone models could come as early as next week, citing sources familiar with Apple’s sales strategy in the region. “A price cut within a month off the release is rare not just for Apple 
16 fantastic computer bags – TechCrunch
Give the gift of organization this year. Bags are often ignored but are a critical part of anyone’s mobile gear. They’re the outward representations of our techie styles, and we put far too little thought into where we keep our most prized possessions. Here’s a collection of bags TechCrunch reviewed over the last year. You’ll find waxed canvas bags, camera backpacks, trail-ready commuter bags 
US Postal Service Left 60 Million Users Data Exposed For Over a Year
The United States Postal Service has patched a critical security vulnerability that exposed the data of more than 60 million customers to anyone who has an account at the USPS.com website. The U.S.P.S. is an independent agency of the American federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States and is one of the few government agencies explicitly authorized by the 
Apple’s Black Friday Event Begins in Australia: Up to $280 Apple Store Gift Card With Select Products
Apple’s four-day Black Friday shopping event is now live in Australia and New Zealand, offering customers free Apple Store gift cards worth up to A$280 or NZ$320 with the purchase of select new Apple products. Apple offers up to a $70 gift card in Australia and up to an $80 gift card in New Zealand with the purchase of select older iPhone models, including the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, 
China: At least five killed as car hits schoolchildren | News
A car rammed into a group of schoolchildren crossing a street in front of an elementary school in northeast China, killing at least five people and injuring another 18, state media reported. Police took the driver into custody and are investigating the cause of Thursday’s incident in Huludao, Liaoning province, said the government spokesperson for Jianchang county, in the city’s suburbs, AP news
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Apple Considering Low Cost Apple TV Dongle to Provide Wider Access to Upcoming Streaming Service
Apple is considering creating a lower-cost Apple TV dongle that’s similar to the Amazon Fire Stick or the Google Chromecast, reports The Information. Apple has held discussions about introducing such a product, which would be priced lower than the Apple TV and would be able to be plugged into the back of a television set. The company is said to be contemplating such a hardware device to promote 
Video: Check Out This Custom Engraved $2,200 Gold-Plated Apple Watch Series 4
Apple no longer makes a super expensive version of its Apple Watch made out of 18-karat gold, but there are companies out there making custom Apple Watches with gold plating and intricate designs like Aurum Edition for people who just need something a little flashier than what Apple’s offering. Aurum Edition sent us one of its super fancy Monarch Counsel Apple Watches, which we went hands-on with
Apple puts its next generation of AI into sharper focus as it picks up Silk Labs – TechCrunch
Apple’s HomePod is a distant third behind Amazon and Google when it comes to market share for smart speakers that double up as home hubs, with less than 5 percent share of the market for these devices in the U.S., according to one recent survey. And its flagship personal assistant, Siri, has also been determined to lag behind Google when it comes to comprehension and precision. But there are 
Pakistani poet, author Fahmida Riaz passes away | News
Pakistani poet, human-rights activist and feminist, Fahmida Riaz, has passed away at the age of 72. Pakistan‘s newspapers and websites on Wednesday reported Riaz’s passing away following a prolonged illness in the city of Lahore. Riaz, a formidable figure of Pakistani literature, authored over a dozen books on poetry and fiction, and ran a publication company. She translated the writings of 
Google Assistant iOS update lets you say ’Hey Siri, OK Google’ – TechCrunch
Apple probably didn’t intend to let competitors take advantage of Siri Shortcuts this way, but you can now launch Google Assistant on your iPhone by saying “Hey Siri, OK Google.” But don’t expect a flawless experience — it takes multiple steps. After updating the Google Assistant app on iOS, you need to open the app to set up a new Siri Shortcut for Google Assistant. As the name suggests, Siri 
Get paid up to $40,000 for finding ways to hack Facebook or Instagram accounts
Here we have great news for all bug bounty hunters. Now you can get paid up to $40,000 for finding and responsibly reporting critical vulnerabilities in the websites and mobile applications owned by Facebook that could allow cyber attackers to take over user accounts. In the latest post published Tuesday on the Facebook page, the social networking giant announced that it has raised the monetary
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