If you had better things to do last night, you may have missed Apple launching three new iPhones:: the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. These phones will be available in India on September 27. For those considering an upgrade, let’s look at the pricing for these models in India:
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The California Senate has passed legislation that will make it more difficult to classify workers as independent contractors, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The bill, AB5, will go back to the state Assembly, where lawmakers will have to approve new amendments. If it goes into effect,
Read MoreMozilla is officially launching its Firefox Private Network VPN service for desktop users in the US. The VPN service, currently in beta, is part of a pilot experiment to test-drive new, privacy-centric products from the Firefox maker. It will be available as a separate browser add-on. “The Firefox Private Network is an extension which provides a
Read MoreWith the bill’s passage, California’s ride-hailing drivers, food-delivery couriers, janitors and others are set to be reclassified as employees and not contractors. California Passes Landmark Bill to Remake Gig Economy Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCan’t find a recently updated survey of radioactivity in your neighborhood? Try [Hunter Long]’s DIY scintillation counter warwalking rig. (Video also embedded below.) What looks like a paint can with a BNC cable leading to an unassuming grey box is actually a complete kit for radiation surveying. Inside the metal paint can is a scintillation
Read MoreNew York Times: California passes landmark bill that requires gig economy workers to be treated as employees, going into effect Jan 1, affecting companies like Uber and Lyft — SACRAMENTO — California legislators approved a landmark bill on Tuesday that requires companies like Uber and Lyft to treat contract workers … California passes landmark bill
Read MoreEvery title is on the line. WWE Clash of Champions: Start times, how to watch, match card and WWE Network – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFormer Obama officials have gone to work for Uber and Lyft. With a new rideshare bill, they’re pitted against presidential candidates and fresh faces in Congress. California Senate passes ride-share bill that has divided Democrats over the future of Uber and Lyft drivers Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAB 5, a proposed bill to reclassify ride-hail drivers as employees, passes the state senate. Now it’s headed to the governor’s desk. Uber, Lyft drivers are one step closer to becoming employees in California – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe compare Apple’s new iPhones with the ones from 2018 to see what’s changed, spec-by-spec. iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max specs vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max: What's new and different – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJuli Clover / MacRumors: iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models feature Haptic Touch, which was introduced in iPhone XR, effectively discontinuing 3D Touch from the newest iPhones — When introducing the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models on stage this morning during the “By Innovation Only” keynote, Apple execs mentioned … iPhone
Read MoreNikhilesh De / CoinDesk: Filing: Blockstack raised $15.5M from its SEC-approved token offering under Reg A+, and another $7.6M in a separate token offering in Asia under Reg S — Blockstack has raised more than $20 million in a token sale approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company announced Tuesday. Filing: Blockstack
Read MoreThe weird story of a viral Facebook event that became a festival has gotten even weirder. ‘Storm Area 51’ creator pulls out of his own event, calling it Fyre Festival 2.0 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe trailer for Jason Momoa’s post-apocalyptic See just landed, and it’s certainly got the internet talking. 5 Apple Plus TV shows to be excited about – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft cofounder denies having a business relationship or friendship with the financier and convicted sex offender. Bill Gates says he met with Jeffrey Epstein for his connection to money – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou might have to provide your own wrist straps and eye clamps, but if you want to learn Morse code, [Seth] has a web site for you. You can get code practice using the Farnsworth method and each letter is flashed before you as it is sent, which we assume will burn it into your
Read MoreConnie Loizos / TechCrunch: Oregon-based Dutchie, a Shopify-like e-commerce platform used by 450 cannabis dispensaries in 18 states, raises $15M Series A — Ross Lipson comes from an entrepreneurial family, so perhaps it’s no wonder that as a college student, he dropped out of school to jump into the online food space … Oregon-based Dutchie,
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge It’s no secret that Apple’s been quietly trying to build an augmented reality headset. Over the past several years, Apple has hired, acquired, attempted to patent and repeatedly talked up the idea — Apple CEO Tim Cook called AR as big an idea as the smartphone, and reportedly
Read MoreAnd it’s not just shoes. Imagine being able to transform your wardrobe in an instant. MIT made futuristic ink that can change your shoe color like a chameleon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur first impressions are in for Apple’s three new iPhones. Plus, every feature you should care about. iPhone 11, Pro and Max hands-on: Apple bets big on the camera – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJohn Jurgensen / Wall Street Journal: Interview with Bill Gates on his public image, Jeffrey Epstein, Steve Jobs, and more ahead of a docuseries, Inside Bill’s Brain, debuting on Netflix Sept. 20 — A new documentary profiles the tech-titan-turned-philanthropist. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Gates reflects on his shifting public image.
Read MoreDirector Colin Trevorrow hints at another dinosaur adventure, this time on the small screen and airing Sept. 15 on FX. Jurassic World dinosaurs coming with Battle at Big Rock short film – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Earlier this year, screenshots leaked of an experimental Google Play game subscription service called Google Play Pass, which looked to be a direct answer to Apple’s similar Apple Arcade. But it doesn’t seem to be a test anymore — Google has now teased that Play Pass is officially “coming
Read MoreMark Gurman / Bloomberg: The biggest surprise at Apple’s keynote was not a new feature, device, or service, but an aggressive pricing strategy that’s a departure for the company — – Company lowers cost of some iPhone, Apple Watch models — $4.99 a month for TV+ video service undercuts many rivals The biggest surprise at
Read MoreApple today wrapped up its September event today with a few words about its new retail initiatives, including a trade-in program that should help users transition to the new iPhone 11. Apple revealed that, alongside the launch of the new iPhone models, it will be offering a new trade-in program allowing those who want to
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