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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets could blast us off to… Earth? – CNET
  If we’re building rockets to send us to Mars, why not use them on Earth? Musk asks the question at the 2017 International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide, Australia.
• Hey, Elon Musk, what about toilet paper on Mars? – CNET
  The SpaceX CEO is updating his red planet plans. Neal Stephenson, Jonathan Nolan and other science and sci-fi smarties have questions about going interplanetary.
• FAA restricts drone usage over some US landmarks – CNET
  The Federal Aviation Administration says drones can’t fly within 400 feet of the boundaries of the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore and other sites.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• Russian government linked to fake black activist accounts – CNET
  Facebook and Twitter accounts attempted to stoke racial tensions and promote divisiveness in the US, CNN reports.
• Weekend Streaming: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' returns after six years – CNET
  It’s a pretty good weekend. Pretty, pretty, pretty good weekend.
• Russian-linked Twitter accounts stoked NFL anthem debate – CNET
  Researchers find 600 accounts linked to Russian influence operations pushing both sides of the debate, The New York Times reports.
• Nintendo to ship more SNES units at launch than it did for NES in 2016 – CNET
  There may be millions SNES Classics available this week!
• Google reportedly working on Echo Show competitor – CNET
  The tabletop smart screen may debut as early as this year, TechCrunch reports.
• Google reports all-time high of government data requests – CNET
  In Google’s latest transparency report, even more governments want to know what people are doing online.
• Twitter finds 201 Russian accounts also linked to Facebook ads – CNET
  The social network discloses its findings to congressional investigators looking into Russia’s role in the 2016 election.
• FAA restricts drone usage over some US landmarks – CNET
  The Federal Aviation Administration says drones can’t fly within 400 feet of the boundaries of the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore and other sites.
• Twitter's Russia briefings 'inadequate' – US senators
  US senators criticise Twitter’s stance on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
• AT&T asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn net neutrality rules – CNET
  As the FCC prepares to roll back the controversial rules, AT&T and others appeal a lower court’s ruling that upheld the rules to the Supreme Court.
• Social media terms 'jargon-busted' for teens
  But Instagram warned the simplified terms and conditions contained “a number of inaccuracies”.
• Wooden wheels
  Japanese researchers are developing new light-but-strong materials combining wood pulp and plastics.
• Hey, Elon Musk, what about toilet paper on Mars? – CNET
  The SpaceX CEO is updating his red planet plans. Neal Stephenson, Jonathan Nolan and other science and sci-fi smarties have questions about going interplanetary.
• Hubble sees comet spew dust cloud from crazy far away – CNET
  A frigid comet moves through the solar system and makes a spectacle of itself in an impressive Hubble Space Telescope image.
• New McLaren BP23 hypercar will be the fastest McLaren ever – Roadshow
  A 720S-based prototype is currently being used to test ergonomics.
• FCC chief tells Apple to turn on iPhone's FM radio chip – CNET
  Following the devastation from recent hurricanes, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says Apple should “step up to the plate” and put Americans’ safety first.
• New Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer reveals big story details – CNET
  Watch the latest trailer for Rockstar’s other lawless open-world franchise.
• LG V30 coming to Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile on Oct. 5 – CNET
  LG’s high-end phone will be available on three major US carriers next week.
• Ikea buys odd jobs firm TaskRabbit
  The deal means it should be easier to get someone else to assemble your flatpack furniture.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects Trump bias claims
  Mark Zuckerberg hits back on Facebook after the US president calls the site “anti-Trump”.
• Russian-linked Twitter accounts stoked NFL anthem debate – CNET
  Researchers find 600 accounts linked to Russian influence operations pushing both sides of the debate, The New York Times reports.
• Zuckerberg defends Facebook after Trump takes a swipe – CNET
  The CEO also said he regrets calling the idea that Facebook influenced the election “pretty crazy.”
• Facebook, Google invited to Senate hearing on election meddling – CNET
  Hearing details emerge as Twitter accounts linked to Russia are found pushing both sides of the NFL national anthem debate.
• Roku prices IPO shares at $14, raises $219 million – CNET
  The maker of set-top streaming boxes prices its shares at the high end of its expected range.
• Amazon's new $100 Echo promises to do everything better – CNET
  Amazon’s second-gen Echo speaker is here, and it’s nearly half the price of the original.
• Amazon Fire TV drops price on 4K HDR streaming to $70 – CNET
  The new Fire TV, a tiny box that hangs off the back of your actual TV, serves up the highest-quality streaming video for a low price. Your move, Roku.
• Self-driving car guru forms God-bot religion, report says – CNET
  Commentary: Anthony Levandowski, the engineer at the center of the Waymo-Uber lawsuit, is said to be looking toward celestial times when AI creates God. Or perhaps gods.
• New $100 Amazon Echo, $35 Echo Connect lead giant Alexa update – CNET
  The e-commerce giant reveals a newly designed Echo, the Echo Connect, Echo Plus, Echo Spot and even Echo Buttons.
• Sprint turns drones into mini cell towers – CNET
  The No. 4 wireless carrier has put its Magic Box signal boosting technology on a drone to provide temporary wireless phone service.
• Amazon's Echo Connect could get you to make phone calls again – CNET
  The $35 device works with your landline so Alexa can make phone calls for you, including to 911.
• Amazon Echo Spot is kind of like an Echo Dot with a screen – CNET
  Can’t afford the Echo Show? Come December, Amazon will have a smaller, cheaper speaker with a built-in display for $130.
• Amazon Echo Plus packs in better sound and a smart home hub – CNET
  It may look like the old Echo, but the Echo Plus will help connect your smart home to the cloud.
• Apple working on fix for iPhone 8 'crackling' sound issue – CNET
  Some iPhone 8 users have reported experiencing a disruptive sound during phone calls, according to The Verge.
• New gravitational wave reaches Earth, three detectors notice – CNET
  Three’s a charm as a trio of gravitational-wave detectors make their first joint observations of a ripple sent through space-time by merging black holes.
• Amazon has an army of new Echo devices coming your way (The 3:59, Ep. 290) – CNET
  Introducing the new Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Spot and many, many others. Try to keep up.
• Just look at all of Amazon's new Alexa devices – CNET
  Amazon unloaded several brand-new Alexa gadgets and announcements today in Seattle — here’s a look at what’s new.
• Google Home 'Max': Is Home getting supersized, stereo-ized? – CNET
  Google is developing a larger, premium, stereo-speaker-equipped version of its smart Home gadget, says a report.
• AK-47 maker whips up giant drone you can ride on – CNET
  Russian manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern joins the crowded airspace around the idea of smallish pilotable drones.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• YouTube vanishes from Amazon's Echo Show – CNET
  Amazon and Google are apparently locked in a dispute over how the video site’s content should appear on the smart speaker.
• Get to know the CNET family: Q&A with Laura Martínez – CNET
  Meet the CNETer known as “Taco Queen” among her peers. She’s also a compulsive texter who learned a big lesson from the pavement.
• DirecTV said to offer refunds over NFL anthem controversy – CNET
  Sunday Ticket subscribers upset over players’ pregame protests are getting their money back, The Wall Street Journal reports.
• Firefox Quantum challenges Chrome in browser speed – CNET
  A beta version lets you test whether Mozilla’s newly named web browser, replete with changes built over more than a year, is a match for Google.
• Gorgeous 'Blade Runner' anime short introduces new Replicants – CNET
  ”Blade Runner Black Out 2022,” directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, shows what happens when angry humans start killing a new model of long-living Replicants.
• Homeland Security plans to collect immigrants’ social media info – CNET
  The rule, which would take effect Oct. 18, would allow the agency to collect information from US immigrants’ Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts.
• Your Tweets may double in size, giving more space for Trump – CNET
  Twitter is testing whether to double its 140 character limit to 280. Would more space be enough to attract more tweeters?
• Tesla Model 3 audio capabilities initially limited, updates coming – Roadshow
  Want to listen to FM radio or play your own music via Bluetooth? You’re not able to just yet.
• Uber shareholder sues over 'illicit business practices' – CNET
  A new lawsuit claims the ride-hailing company and its former CEO, Travis Kalanick, knowingly misled investors.
• Vimeo acquires Livestream, plans streaming platform – CNET
  Livestreaming opens a new frontier for the ad-free Vimeo, often known as a highbrow YouTube.
• The 23 best ARKit apps you can try right now – CNET
  Your iPhone and iPad just got the gift of augmented reality. Here’s what you should try first.
• 'Game of Thrones' final-season directors are bloody good – CNET
  The showrunners get the season finale, and two Emmy winners will return to bring down the curtain on HBO’s hit.
• Twitter trials 280-character tweet limit
  Twitter currently limits tweets to 140 characters, but is testing 280 for a small group of users.
• FCC paves way for wireless mergers, net neutrality repeal – CNET
  The Federal Communications Commission’s annual report on wireless competition declares the mobile market competitive. But dissenting members cry foul.
• The Evil Within 2 delivers surrealist scares – CNET
  It’s not out til Oct. 13, but a sneak peek offers up a variety of horror experiences to delight fans of the series.
• NASA's asteroid spacecraft gets a gorgeous look at Earth – CNET
  The Osiris-Rex spacecraft may be destined to study a distant asteroid, but a lovely Earth portrait shows it still has a fondness for home.
• Facebook's Oculus will give refunds for apps you didn't like – CNET
  Gear VR and Rift headset owners can now get free app returns.
• Google pledges $1 million to Puerto Rico hurricane relief – CNET
  Combined with earlier donations, Google says it, its workers and the public have given $7 million for Harvey, Irma and Maria recovery efforts.
• Equifax CEO steps down in wake of massive data breach – CNET
  The credit monitoring agency’s chief is leaving, effective immediately, just three weeks after disclosure of a hack that touches nearly half the US population.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• Australian space agency plans are about to lift off – CNET
  Unlike most other developed nations, Australia doesn’t have one.
• 'Star Trek: Discovery' spaceship flies over New York – CNET
  The USS Discovery takes off for real in Manhattan the night before the show’s premiere. Well, sort of.
• 'Star Trek: Discovery' fights for more than Trekkies' hearts – CNET
  Following Star Trek’s legacy, the new show reminds us about the power of inclusion and diversity at a time when Americans seem more divided than ever.
• 'Star Trek: Discovery' title sequence is full of dreamy blueprints – CNET
  The new show opens with a deconstructed take on Star Trek ships and equipment.
• 5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown – CNET
  Would you believe the iPhone 8 has a smaller battery? Here’s what else iFixit discovered.
• CNET UK podcast 528: Analysing Apple and Uber's London ban – CNET
  Are Apple’s iPhones worth the money and is London right to ban Uber from operating? The CNET UK podcast discusses all the biggest tech stories.
• Google wants to be Apple again. Here's the problem – CNET
  Commentary: To succeed in mobile hardware, Google will have to master something for which it has never shown expertise: product marketing.
• Going once, going twice: An Apple-1 and a Steve Jobs autograph – CNET
  Tech nostalgia is driving auction bidders to scramble for vintage computers and memorabilia.
• We smashed the iPhone 8 – CNET
  We subjected a brand new iPhone 8 to three drop tests to find out how fast it would break.
• Big for a reason: Behold the Klipsch Forte III speakers – CNET
  The Audiophiliac checks out Klipsch’s brawny new horn-loaded speakers.
• Hackers targeted election systems in 21 states, DHS says – CNET
  Vote-counting systems weren’t affected, and few of the states targeted were actually breached, says the Department of Homeland Security.
• Google Doodle celebrates Asima Chatterjee, pioneering chemist – CNET
  Chatterjee was the first woman to earn a science doctorate from an Indian university.
• Our favorite Star Trek episodes of all time – CNET
  With “Star Trek: Discovery” coming this Sunday on CBS, we asked the people around the office which Star Trek episodes from any of the series were their favorites.
• Selling your old iPhone? Here's how to avoid scams – CNET
  You might need a hand paying for that iPhone X. CNET’s Marguerite Reardon offers advice on how to safely sell your old phone to help pay for the new one.
• Google's trade-in program could help pay for your Pixel 2 – CNET
  A trade-in program could help make Google’s forthcoming phone cheaper overall.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• iPhone 8, 8 Plus draw fewer Apple fans as many hold out for X – CNET
  A decade on, fans still queue up for Apple’s latest phones. But lines aren’t as long as they’ve been in the past because many are waiting for iPhone X.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• The reviews are in for the iPhone 8/8Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 102) – CNET
  Is the Apple Watch that bad? Did Apple do enough with the Apple TV 4K? Are the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus boring? We take a deep dive into Apple’s latest product line with the man who reviewed them for CNET, Scott Stein.
• 5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown – CNET
  Would you believe the iPhone 8 has a smaller battery? Here’s what else iFixit discovered.
• Hackers targeted election systems in 21 states, DHS says – CNET
  Vote-counting systems weren’t affected, and few of the states targeted were actually breached, says the Department of Homeland Security.
• Uber's Khosrowshahi proving to be a kinder, gentler CEO – CNET
  Facing a ban in London, the ride-hailing company’s new leader says it’s time for “self-reflection.”
• Get to know the CNET family: Q&A with Claire Reilly – CNET
  Meet Claire from Down Under. She has a face of an angel and the voice of Meat Loaf.
• The long wait for a Persian iPhone keyboard
  The new Apple’s iOS has Persian keyboard. BBC Persian’s Sam Farzaneh discusses why it is an important feature.
• Facebook drops plan to restructure voting shares – CNET
  The move comes days before CEO Mark Zuckerberg was scheduled to testify in a related lawsuit.
• Liftmaster links garages with Google and IFTTT — for a fee – CNET
  Liftmaster’s integration with the Google Assistant and its MyQ channel on IFTTT will let you control your smart garage door opener in all sorts of ways, but using them will cost you a buck per month.
• Hope you weren't waiting for Intel's Project Alloy headset – CNET
  Intel has canceled its ambitious standalone VR headgear.
• Here's the SNES Classic Edition unboxed and in the flesh – CNET
  The SNES Classic Edition is nearly upon us. Here’s what’s inside the box of the $80 retro console.
• Here's how Apple tried to sell me on the iPhone 8 – CNET
  Commentary: A trip to my local Apple store on iPhone 8 launch day offers a relatively quiet atmosphere and the opportunity to be sold on the new phone.
• Tesla trounces supercars in 'World's Greatest Drag Race' – Roadshow
  If it were any longer than a quarter-mile drag, things would have ended differently.
• The 404 Show 1714: Apple reviews are in; will there be enough SNES Classics? (podcast) – CNET
  Russ and Jeff record the last regular version of the show discussing the reviews of the new Apple Watch, iPhone 8, what to expect from the iPhone X and whether or not Nintendo will make enough SNES Classic Editions for everyone.
• iPhone 8 survives bend, burn and scratch test – CNET
  Commentary: The testers at JerryRigEverything put Apple’s new phone through its paces and it appears to hold up relatively well.
• iPhone 8, 8 Plus draw fewer Apple fans as many hold out for X – CNET
  A decade on, fans still queue up for Apple’s latest phones. But lines aren’t as long as they’ve been in the past because many are waiting for iPhone X.
• No crowds at Apple stores in China as iPhone 8 launches – CNET
  The iPhone 8’s arrival was met with a cold response in China, prompting staff at Apple stores to remove crowd control barricades.
• Bees 'go online' in Manchester
  Rory visits a beekeeper in Manchester who is gluing wireless chips to his bees.
• Get a Moto G5S Plus for $229.99 – CNET
  That’s $50 off the already great price for Moto’s latest, which comes unlocked with dual rear cameras. Plus: a free $29 survival horror game and more!
• Follow asteroid-bound Osiris-Rex slingshotting around Earth – CNET
  NASA’s spacecraft gets a gravity boost from home as it buzzes by this week on its way to sample a space rock.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• iPhone 8, 8 Plus draw Apple fans at launch despite X holdouts – CNET
  A decade on, fans still queue up for Apple’s latest phones. But lines aren’t as long as they’ve been in the past because many are waiting for iPhone X.
• Google's $1 billion HTC deal is too much for my emotions – CNET
  I’ve spent years hoping HTC would bounce back. Its deal with Google makes me nervous.
• Weekend Streaming: 'Ghosted' hits Twitter before official premiere – CNET
  A new Fox comedy is streaming on Twitter for a limited time before it makes its television debut in October.
• iPhone 8, 8 Plus go on sale around the world – CNET
  The queues might not be what they were 10 years ago, but Apple fans still turned out to buy the latest and greatest (before the iPhone X gets here that is).
• Researchers: CCleaner attack aimed at major tech companies – CNET
  Hackers set their sights on companies like Google, Microsoft and Samsung, infecting potentially hundreds of computers with malicious software.
• How business is driving the new space race
  Why firms are spending millions to beat each other into orbit
• Invisible threat
  Many firms have no idea how many devices are connected to their networks – a major cyber-security risk.
• Verizon is giving away free iPhone 8s, if you can find them – CNET
  Through Friday, Sept. 22, Verizon’s iPhone 8 promotion will lead you on an AR scavenger hunt across the city.
• Facebook will hand over 3,000 Russia-linked ads to Congress – CNET
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also vows to protect “election integrity,” promising more transparency around political ads.
• Police need warrant to track cell phones, appeals court says – CNET
  A judge must sign off when police use “Stingrays” to record all the cell phone numbers nearby. The devices trick cell phones by acting like cell towers.
• Wes Anderson's 'Isle of Dogs' trailer is absolutely pawesome – CNET
  Dog person or not, you might find it ruff to get through this stop-motion film, about dogs exiled to a trash dump, without shedding a tear.
• CNET asks: How has the Equifax security breach affected you? – CNET
  About half of the US population’s personal data has been compromised. Does it scare you? What have you done about it? We want to know.
• Alexa beams up new Star Trek skills, including Klingon – CNET
  The Amazon Echo boldly goes where no smart personal assistant has gone before, adding spacey sound effects, trivia and more.
• Facebook ads will target people who visited physical stores – CNET
  The move comes as the social network faces increased scrutiny over its advertising tools.
• 2018 Honda Odyssey picks up IIHS Top Safety Pick+ – Roadshow
  It passed all but one test with perfect scores.
• Instagram brings face filters to live video – CNET
  The Snapchat-like feature comes to video broadcasts.
• 'Red Oaks' returns to Amazon Prime in October – CNET
  The third season of the show is one of the bigger additions in a light month for Amazon.
• Nvidia Shield TV gets a $20 price cut after Apple TV 4K debuts – CNET
  The 4K and HDR-compatible streamer is down to $179 — the same price as the Apple TV 4K.
• Crime-fighting robot can detect weapons in a crowd – CNET
  Watch out, criminals. Knightscope’s new security robot uses the same technology as TSA screening points to detect the size and shape of weapons.

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As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.

• Theresa May to warn tech firms over terror content
  The prime minister will say internet companies should remove extremist content within two hours.
• Amazon reportedly working on Alexa-powered smart glasses – CNET
  The internet retailer is working on its first wearable smart device and a home security system, The Financial Times reports.
• T-Mobile boosts data throttling threshold to 50GB per month – CNET
  Subscribers will get more data to consume starting Wednesday before they face a possible slowdown.
• Amazon mistakenly sends baby registry emails to non-parents – CNET
  Many recipients of gift alert don’t have a baby registry. Or even plans to have a baby, for that matter.
• Facebook may appear at Senate hearing on election meddling – CNET
  A hearing will examine social media’s role in possibly swaying last year’s US election.
• Hey, Google: Your devices are showing. – CNET
  Google is holding an event on October 4. Leaks just revealed practically everything the company’s likely to show off.
• Massachusetts AG sues Equifax over massive data breach – CNET
  The suit alleges the credit reporting bureau violated state data protection and privacy laws by not installing appropriate safeguards.
• iPhone 8 has a low carbon footprint, says Apple VP – CNET
  Lisa Jackson, head of Apple’s environmental initiatives, says CEO Tim Cook’s leadership has led to the company’s products becoming more green.
• Smartphone sales boom with over-55s
  A study indicates that 71% of 55-to-75 year olds in the UK now own an app-capable handset.
• Google launches UK 'anti-terror fund'
  Google will give UK £1m to counter extremism as part of wider plans to deal with such content on its platforms.
• Manchester police still relies on Windows XP
  More than 20% of Greater Manchester Police’s PCs run on the operating system, posing a hack risk.
• NBA star Kevin Durant regrets losing cool with fans on Twitter – CNET
  The Golden State Warriors star, who some allege has a secret Twitter account, admits he went “a little too far” debating why he left his old team.
• iOS 11's best feature lets you put a couch anywhere you want – CNET
  Commentary: Apple’s amazing augmented reality experiences are here, and don’t need a new iPhone.
• Creepy fanny pack gives you the big hairy gut you never wanted – CNET
  The new “Dadbag” bag helps you store a six-pack in your, um, six-pack? Talk about high fashion.
• Fiat Chrysler recalls 443,000 Ram pickups over fire concerns – Roadshow
  Sort of ironic that a water pump can cause a fire, isn’t it?
• New Pixel 2 XL could start at $850 – CNET
  And look like a tuxedo, according to a new rumor.
• Leaked Google Home Mini may take on the Echo Dot – CNET
  According to Droid Life, the trimmed down smart speaker will make its debut at Google’s upcoming Pixel 2 launch on October 4th.
• Hackers hid malicious code in popular CCleaner software – CNET
  Avast-owned Piriform, which makes the computer-cleaning program, says no harm was done to any users but encourages people to check which version they have.
• Infamous Jolt Cola returns to steal your sleep – CNET
  “All the sugar and twice the caffeine.” Jolt Cola is coming out of retirement and wants to make you hyper just like back in the ’80s.

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• Craig David 'most dangerous' celebrity to search online
  The research reveals which celebrities give the riskiest search results that could potentially lead fans to malicious websites.

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