California will test a stretch of highway paved using recycled plastics - Roadshow

The system uses ground-up old asphalt mixed with a polymer binder made from recycled materials, and may be even more durable than traditional processes.

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HEALS vs. CARES vs. Heroes stimulus packages: Key differences between the proposals - CNET

How will the first stimulus package and the next one differ? We sort out which benefits you might actually get this time around.

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Spider-Man to join Marvel's Avengers game, but only on PlayStation - CNET

Sorry, Xbox owners.

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The best home security systems of 2020: DIY kits, video doorbells and more - CNET

Shopping for a home security system can be a headache. Fortunately, we've done a lot of the legwork for you.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon splashdown: See NASA astronauts return to Earth - CNET

The Demo-2 mission came to a successful end after Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. You can watch the replay here.

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Fortnite is adding cars this week - CNET

The Joy Ride update will hit Wednesday.

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What's going on with TikTok?

Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.

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Twitter expecting FTC fine of up to $250M for alleged privacy violations

Twitter could be fined a hefty amount over alleged privacy violations

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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock review: The time is now

Don't dismiss the conveniences that the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock brings to the table.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon ran into an issue with an iPad Mini in space

An iPad Mini experienced some flight sickness.

What you need to know

• The SpaceX Crew Dragon team experienced issues with an iPad.
• Astronaut Bob Behnken was having an issue with the custom SpaceX app.
• It turned out to be a caching issue solved through AirDrop.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon completed its mission over the weekend, but not without a bug affecting one of the iPads on board.

Reported by Space Explored, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken came across the issue, which SpaceX Crew Operations and Resources Engineer Anne Menon took up to troubleshoot. Behnken said he was experiencing an issue with the custom SpaceX application on his iPad Mini.

"A timeline application on my tablet, uh, gives me a error message that says Safari cannot open the page, and then it's got a HTML address because your iPad is not connected to the internet," Behnken reported. "Can you confirm that Wi-Fi is off and AirPlane Mode is on," asked Menon. Then the NASA astronaut improvised with a go-to troubleshooting step.

After troubleshooting, it was apparently determined to be a caching issue with the app. In order to fix the issue, the team had astronaut Doug Hurley take screenshots from his iPad and AirDrop them to Bob's iPad.

The issue with updating the digital timeline app was later determined to mostly likely be caused by a caching issue when saving an update. SpaceX eventually requested that astronaut Doug Hurley take screenshots of his day timeline as a backup in case his app experienced the same caching issue. Then each astronaut was instructed to briefly turn on wifi to enable the iPad's AirDrop feature for wirelessly sending the screenshots between iPads.

According to the team, the documents in question were also stored in Adobe Acrobat for iPad as well, so the issue was not a large one. It will, however, be something that needs to be fixed before the next crew launches.

You can watch the exchange between the crew below:

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Apple explains why your MacBook may be ‘Not Charging’ while plugged in

A MacBook that is not charging may be normal.

What you need to know

• Apple has released a new support document about MacBook charging.
• The document goes over expected behavior when charging a Mac.
• Specifically, it covers why your Mac may temporarily not charge when plugged in.

Apple has released a new support document that provides some context as to why your MacBook may show as 'Not Charging' while it is plugged in.

MacBooks running macOS 10.15.5 or later have a 'Battery health management' feature that, according to Apple, may pause a charge to improve the long-term health of your MacBook's battery.

If your Mac notebook has Thunderbolt 3 ports and uses macOS Catalina 10.15.5 or later, you can use battery health management to help extend the life of your battery. Battery health management is designed to improve your battery's lifespan by reducing the rate at which it chemically ages. The feature does this by monitoring your battery's temperature history and charging patterns.

Apple says that, when it does this, you may notice the battery's maximum charge level to also be lowered. This is expected behavior and the computer will resume charging.

When battery health management is turned on, you might occasionally see "Not Charging" in the battery status menu of your Mac, and your battery's maximum charge level might be lowered temporarily. This is normal, and it's how battery health management optimizes charging. Your Mac resumes charging to 100 percent depending on your usage.

Apple notes that, if your MacBook is still struggling to charge, you may have an issue with the charger, cable, or power source you are using to charge your Mac.

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Google smart speakers secretly updated to listen for more than wake words

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F.T.C. Investigating Twitter for Potential Privacy Violations

The social media company said the agency was examining whether it had misused people’s personal information to serve ads.

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TikTok, Trump and an Impulse to Act as C.E.O. to Corporate America

The president’s interventions in company dealings based on his own instincts are a departure from the arm’s-length approach of predecessors of either party.

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Twitter discloses FTC probe into alleged misuse of user data - CNET

Investigation could cost the company $250 million.

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20 iPhone and iPad tips to become a pro: Everything to know about iOS and iPadOS 13.6 - CNET

From trackpad support to a true dark mode, there's a lot to learn about Apple's phone and tablet software.

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Facebook labels new viral Nancy Pelosi video as "partly false" - CNET

The video is selectively slowed down and spliced together, fact checkers said in a report.

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These are the AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops you can buy right now

From gaming laptops to thin portables, there's something with AMD's latest silicon for every computing need.

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4 things I love about the Pixel 4A, and 1 thing I don’t

There's only one problem with Google's incredibly cheap new Pixel

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These are the best cheap SSD deals for August 2020

Whether you need an internal SSD for a PC build or an external SSD, we have the best SSD deals right here.

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American Airlines partners to add free streaming of Apple TV+ content

Fly American and watch Apple TV+ for free.

What you need to know

• American Airlines has announced a new partnership with Apple.
• Select Apple TV+ content will stream for free on flights.
• Flyers just need to download the app or watch through the browser on their device.

American Airlines has expanded its relationship with Apple to now offer free inflight streaming of select Apple TV+ content.

Reported by The Points Guy, the new streaming is available to all flyers, regardless of if you have an Apple TV+ subscription or have purchased inflight Wi-Fi. Note that fewer planes are equipped with screens built into the seat, so you should prepare by bringing your own device like an iPhone or iPad to stream to.

This new streaming option is available to every flyer with a Wi-Fi capable device on flights that feature internet access. However, you don't need to pay for internet in order to stream — you'll just need the AA app on your phone or tablet or visit aainflight.com on your laptop. Plus, if your flight is equipped with seat-back entertainment, you'll find a selection of Apple Originals preloaded on the screen. Just note that fewer and fewer AA planes have TVs, so you'll definitely want to BYOD (bring your own device.) Fortunately, most jets have power outlets and/or USB ports, and the carrier is working to install even more outlets on other planes.

This isn't the first content partnership that Apple has with American Airlines. The two companies have been offering free streaming for Apple Music subscribers since last year.

In Feb. 2019, the two companies joined forces to offer free inflight Apple Music streaming. This service is limited to AA's ViaSat-equipped domestic flights and requires an Apple Music subscription. But it offers free Wi-Fi access to Apple Music streaming without purchasing an internet package.

The content that is currently streaming for free is below:

• The Morning Show
• Defending Jacob
• Dickinson
• For All Mankind
• Ghostwriter
• Helpsters
• Home Before Dark
• Little America
• Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet
• Oprah's Book Club
• Snoopy in Space

According to the report, American Airlines will continue to shuffle the content available from Apple TV+ as the streaming service releases new original series and films.

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Apple inks first-look deal with Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company

Leonardo DiCaprio is building on his relationship with Apple.

What you need to know

• Apple has signed a first-look deal with Appian Way Prods.
• The multi-year deal covers television and documentary projects.
• The deal builds on DiCaprio's current relationship with Apple.

Leonardo DiCaprio is building on his relationship with Apple TV+.

Reported by Deadline, DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way Prods., has signed a multi-year first-look deal with the streaming service.

Apple has signed a first-look deal with Appian Way Prods., the film and television production company founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and co-run by Jennifer Davisson. The multi-year deal covers television projects and documentary features.

DiCaprio is already working with Apple on "Killers of the Flower Moon," starring himself and Robert De Niro, and "Shining Girls," starring Elisabeth Moss.

The pact builds on Apple and DiCaprio's existing relationship collaborating on the high-profile upcoming feature Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring DiCaprio and Robert De Niro; and the recent series order for Shining Girls, a thriller drama starring Elisabeth Moss, which is produced by Appian Way and MRC Television. DiCaprio and Davisson's company has a film deal for narrative features at Sony.

Apple continues to build its relationships with high-profile production companies, which Deadline notes below.

At Apple, Appian Way joins a roster of companies under deals that includes Elba's Green Door Pictures, Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions, A24 and Imagine Documentaries; as well as trusted studios for kids and family entertainment, Sesame Workshop and Peanuts.

No projects have been announced from the deal, so we will have to wait to see what Apple and DiCaprio have in store.

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Genki Covert is a $75 ultra-portable dock for Nintendo Switch

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  Clockwise from the top: a Nintendo Switch resting in an official Nintendo dock, a Switch Joy-Con, and the Genki Covert third-party dock. [credit: Jim Salter ]

Today we're taking a look at the just-released Genki Covert Dock, a $75 third-party dock for the Nintendo Switch console. It's the size and shape of a compact USB charger, with folding 120VAC prongs for US electrical power (slide-on adapters for other countries are included in the box). We know everybody's worried about third-party docks right now—but Genki's lead engineer is the one who first discovered why Switch consoles tended to brick in third-party docks. So the Covert feels like a safe bet.

Although Covert Dock does come with a manual, you aren't going to need it—usage is very simple. You plug the Covert Dock directly into the wall, just as you would any compact phone charger. Plug an HDMI cable from the Covert Dock into your display, and plug the included USB-C 3.1 charge cable from your Switch to the Covert. Voila—a few seconds later, your Switch's video and audio are routed over HDMI to your display, and it's charging.

Simple device, real engineering

Genki Covert Dock for Nintendo Switch

$75 at Amazon

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It's effectively impossible to buy a Nintendo Switch right now—I know, I keep looking. When I bought our family's Switch, I really just wanted to play Untitled Goose Game—at which the kids and I spent eons laughing, bonding, and discussing why we really shouldn't carry pranks learned from Goose Game over into real life. But these days, for my family as for many others, the Switch has effectively become a dedicated Animal Crossing: New Horizons console, and it has become worth its weight in gold.

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