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Tech Bytes: Apple's Next Big Thing, Amazon Hiring

09/10/2019 07:49 AM

In today's Tech Bytes, new products from Apple, Amazon hiring.

Tech Bytes: Apple's Next Big Thing, Nike's High-Tech Sneakers

Tech Bytes: Amazon Doorbell Camera Concerns, Apple Says Sorry

Tech Bytes: New iPhones, A Bed for the Movie Lover

Tech Bytes: Google on the Defense, Volkswagen and Ford Partner

Tech Bytes: Facebook Britain, Old Apple Computer

Tech Bytes: Apple Camera Patent, Facebook Petitions

The Motorola Razr is possibly making a return.

Tech Bytes: "Razr" Returning, Self Driving Grocery Stores

Nissan has unveiled its new Leaf at the CES.

Tech Bytes: Nissan Leaf, Google Doodle Winner

Tech Bytes: Amazon Passes Microsoft, Robot Delivers Bread

Tech Bytes: Apple Loss, Segway Deliveries

Apple is now the 4th most valuable company in the world after falling from number one yesterday.

Tech Bytes: iPhone Problems, CES 2019 Preview

With lots of people unwrapping iPhones on this Christmas Day, there will be plenty of activations and downloads.

Tech Bytes: Paid to Leave Facebook, Santa Tracker

The average U.S. Facebook user would require more than $1000 to walk away from the social media platform for one year. NORAD's Santa tracker went live Monday morning.

Tech Bytes: Amazon Faces More Competition, Say Hello to Self-Lacing Shoes

Amazon is facing more competition in its market share over smart speaker. Uber says its self-driving cars are back on the roads following accidents. Nike is unveiling its first-lacing basketball shoes.

Tech Bytes: iPad Bending Problem, Electric Bandages

Apple confirmed the suspicions of some 2018 iPad Pro owners that their device can be slightly bent. Researchers in the US and China recently developed self-powered electric bandages.

Tech Bytes: Facebook Data Access, Chrome Back Button

Facebook reportedly gave tech giants greater access to users' data. Google Chrome may stop websites from hijacking your browser's back button.

Instagram adds walkie-talkie voice messages

Tech Bytes: Google+ Shutting Down, Instagram Walkie Talkie

An analyst says AirPods with wireless charging case coming in 2019.�

Tech Bytes: New AirPods, 'Thank u, Next' Record

NASA turns to private companies for future moon missions.�

Tech Bytes: NASA Private Companies, YouTube Stories

Tech Bytes: iPhone Tariffs, Cyber Monday Record

Tech Bytes: APPLE on Sale, Hottest Black Friday Item

Glamour magazine is ending monthly print editions, 'doubling down on digital.'

Tech Bytes: FCC Robocalls, Glamour Ends Print

Apple CEO Tim Cook, in new interview Sunday, says regulation of tech companies is coming because the free market

Tech Bytes: Technology Company Regulations, YouTube Free Movies

Here's another sign that we are catching up to the future: Dubai Police may soon be patrolling the streets with hoverbikes.

Tech Bytes: Dubai Hoverbikes, Monopoly for Millenials

On China's equivalent to Cyber Monday (called

Tech Bytes: Lyme Scooter Recall, China Singles Day

Tech Bytes: Google Worker Protest, Twitter Tweet Order

Tech Bytes: Apple Event Preview, Headphones Study

Tech Bytes: Target Holiday Shopping, Revamped Facebook App

Tech Bytes: Uber Drone Delivery, National iPod Day

Tech Bytes: Hyperloop Tunnel Test, Tetris World Champion

Tech Bytes: iPhone Preorders, Alexa Whisper Mode

Tech Bytes: YouTube Service Outage, Bagel Emoji Change

Tech Bytes: Dating Site Lawsuit, Self Driving

Tech Bytes: Facebook 'Unsend' Option, Tesla Tequila

Tech Bytes: Samsung Foldable Phone, Apple vs. Robocalls

Tech Bytes: Apple Free Content, Fortnite Dance Battle

Tech Bytes: Google Security Lapse, Facebook Portal

Tech Bytes: Facebook Hoax Warning, Rolls Royce SUV

Tech Bytes: Facebook Deleting Policy, New Nintendo Switch

Consumer

Medicare's Outpatient 'Part B' Premium Going Up to $144.60

Medicare says its "Part B" premium for outpatient care will rise to $144.60 a month next year, an increase of $9.10. That's an increase of $24 a month for the average retired worker.

US Mortgage Rates Fall This Week From 3-Month High

Mortgage rates slipped this week from the highest level since July and remain at historically low levels that are helping would-be purchasers to buy homes.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 3.69% from 3.78% last week. That's also down more than a full percentage point from a year ago when it was 4.94%.

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Christmas at Glensheen Features Tradition, Trees, and Fun for Kids

Christmas at Glensheen begins on Friday. Visitors will be able to see all 25 Christmas trees, and kids can hunt for 25 hidden elves.

Christmas at Glensheen begins Friday, Nov. 15.

Hermantown High School to Perform Minnesota Debut of New Musical

Dozens of high schoolers at Hermantown High School will be the first in Minnesota to perform a new musical, "Hello! My Baby." The show is a comic romance set on the gritty streets of New York.

Hermantown high schoolers will perform the Minnesota debut of 'Hello! My Baby.'

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"Know the Truth" Program Raises Awareness About Youth Drug, Vaping Use

11/13/2019
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Special Report: Rising Concerns

11/13/2019
04:39 PM

Trump Denies Asking about Investigations on Call

11/13/2019
03:15 PM

Lawsuit Could Deactivate 234,000 Voters in Wisconsin

11/13/2019
02:25 PM

School Apologizes for Tossing Dozens of Lunches

11/13/2019
11:53 AM

Impeachment Hearings: Diplomat Reveals Overheard Phone Call

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Entertainment

Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations.

A Canadian broadcast company has fired hockey commentator Don Cherry for calling immigrants "you people" in a rant on television in which he said new immigrants are not honoring the country's fallen soldiers.

The World War II film "Midway" has scored a surprise victory at the box office over "The Shining" sequel "Doctor Sleep" this weekend. Movie buffs had expected "Doctor Sleep," a Stephen King adaptation, to have a stronger performance.

A movie shot in the Upper Peninsula is had its Michigan premiere over the weekend weekend.

A radio group's move to downtown Duluth is giving listeners an opportunity to see their favorite announcers live on the air.

Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" is getting national attention by being nominated in the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice 2019 awards. Visit Twin Ports page at WDIO.com to vote.

ABC has announced that "Fresh off the Boat" will end after a six-season run in February.

For the stars of the high-speed race film "Ford v Ferrari," recreating the 1966 Le Mans race had some recognizable parallels to modern Hollywood.

Carol Burnett will be among the familiar faces gracing the "Mad About You" revival.

The memoir Prince started but didn't finish before his 2016 death is ready for his fans to read.

Tech Bytes

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Tech Bytes: Amazon Doorbell Camera Concerns, Apple Says Sorry execCheckDiffShort("08/29/2019 08:00 AM","minutes",8505,5473945);

Tech Bytes: New iPhones, A Bed for the Movie Lover execCheckDiffShort("08/16/2019 08:15 AM","minutes",8505,5459407);

Tech Bytes: Google on the Defense, Volkswagen and Ford Partner execCheckDiffShort("07/12/2019 08:03 AM","minutes",8505,5420847);

Tech Bytes: Facebook Britain, Old Apple Computer execCheckDiffShort("02/18/2019 07:40 AM","minutes",8505,5250085);

Tech Bytes: Apple Camera Patent, Facebook Petitions execCheckDiffShort("01/21/2019 08:01 AM","minutes",8505,5217181);

Tech Bytes: Amazon Passes Microsoft, Robot Delivers Bread execCheckDiffShort("01/08/2019 08:08 AM","minutes",8514,5202350);

Tech Bytes: Apple Loss, Segway Deliveries execCheckDiffShort("01/04/2019 06:38 AM","minutes",8514,5198481);

Tech Bytes: iPhone Problems, CES 2019 Preview execCheckDiffShort("12/25/2018 07:59 AM","minutes",8514,5190403);

Tech Bytes: Google+ Shutting Down, Instagram Walkie Talkie execCheckDiffShort("12/11/2018 08:05 AM","minutes",8509,5175105);

Tech Bytes: New AirPods, 'Thank u, Next' Record execCheckDiffShort("12/03/2018 11:05 AM","minutes",8509,5165568);

Tech Bytes: NASA Private Companies, YouTube Stories execCheckDiffShort("11/30/2018 08:58 AM","minutes",8509,5162734);

Tech Bytes: iPhone Tariffs, Cyber Monday Record execCheckDiffShort("11/27/2018 08:17 AM","minutes",8509,5158175);

Tech Bytes: APPLE on Sale, Hottest Black Friday Item execCheckDiffShort("11/23/2018 09:19 AM","minutes",8509,5154622);

Tech Bytes: FCC Robocalls, Glamour Ends Print execCheckDiffShort("11/21/2018 09:53 AM","minutes",8509,5152701);

Tech Bytes: Technology Company Regulations, YouTube Free Movies execCheckDiffShort("11/20/2018 03:44 AM","minutes",8509,5150932);

Tech Bytes: Dubai Hoverbikes, Monopoly for Millenials execCheckDiffShort("11/14/2018 08:49 AM","minutes",8509,5144526);

Tech Bytes: Lyme Scooter Recall, China Singles Day execCheckDiffShort("11/12/2018 10:17 AM","minutes",8516,5141798);

Tech Bytes: Google Worker Protest, Twitter Tweet Order execCheckDiffShort("11/01/2018 06:10 AM","minutes",8516,5130218);

Tech Bytes: Apple Event Preview, Headphones Study execCheckDiffShort("11/01/2018 04:44 AM","minutes",8516,5130213);

Tech Bytes: Target Holiday Shopping, Revamped Facebook App execCheckDiffShort("10/24/2018 07:36 AM","minutes",8516,5120026);

Tech Bytes: Uber Drone Delivery, National iPod Day execCheckDiffShort("10/23/2018 10:16 AM","minutes",8516,5118831);

Tech Bytes: Hyperloop Tunnel Test, Tetris World Champion execCheckDiffShort("10/22/2018 08:11 AM","minutes",8516,5117272);

Tech Bytes: iPhone Preorders, Alexa Whisper Mode execCheckDiffShort("10/19/2018 06:36 AM","minutes",8516,5114405);

Tech Bytes: YouTube Service Outage, Bagel Emoji Change execCheckDiffShort("10/17/2018 08:10 AM","minutes",8516,5111568);

Tech Bytes: Dating Site Lawsuit, Self Driving execCheckDiffShort("10/17/2018 06:04 AM","minutes",8516,5109745);

Tech Bytes: Facebook 'Unsend' Option, Tesla Tequila execCheckDiffShort("10/15/2018 07:38 AM","minutes",8516,5108220);

Tech Bytes: Samsung Foldable Phone, Apple vs. Robocalls execCheckDiffShort("10/12/2018 08:10 AM","minutes",8516,5105712);

Tech Bytes: Apple Free Content, Fortnite Dance Battle execCheckDiffShort("10/12/2018 05:44 AM","minutes",8516,5103989);

Tech Bytes: Google Security Lapse, Facebook Portal execCheckDiffShort("10/09/2018 06:15 AM","minutes",8516,5101221);

Tech Bytes: Facebook Hoax Warning, Rolls Royce SUV execCheckDiffShort("10/08/2018 07:09 AM","minutes",8516,5099980);

Tech Bytes: Facebook Deleting Policy, New Nintendo Switch execCheckDiffShort("10/05/2018 08:15 AM","minutes",8516,5097223);

Medicare's Outpatient 'Part B' Premium Going Up to $144.60 execCheckDiffShort("11/08/2019 04:11 PM","minutes",8517,5548053);

US Mortgage Rates Fall This Week From 3-Month High execCheckDiffShort("11/07/2019 11:11 AM","minutes",8517,5546597);

Christmas at Glensheen Features Tradition, Trees, and Fun for Kids execCheckDiffShort("11/13/2019 08:57 AM","minutes",8517,5551754);

Hermantown High School to Perform Minnesota Debut of New Musical execCheckDiffShort("11/12/2019 09:40 AM","minutes",8517,5550543);

Special Report: Rising Concerns execCheckDiffShort("11/13/2019 10:39 PM","minutes",8517,5549961);

"Know the Truth" Program Raises Awareness About Youth Drug, Vaping Use execCheckDiffShort("11/14/2019 12:31 AM","minutes",8517,5552536);

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Disney Plus Hits 10M Subscribers in 1 Day execCheckDiffShort("11/13/2019 03:46 PM","minutes",8520,5552150);

Hockey Commentator Don Cherry Fired for Rant over Immigrants execCheckDiffShort("11/11/2019 03:10 PM","minutes",8520,5549814);

War Epic 'Midway' bests 'Doctor Sleep' at the Box Office execCheckDiffShort("11/11/2019 10:28 AM","minutes",8520,5549537);

"Up There," Movie Made in Upper Peninsula, Hits Michigan Screen execCheckDiffShort("11/11/2019 10:26 AM","minutes",8520,5549535);

New Studio Puts Radio DJ's on Display execCheckDiffShort("11/08/2019 04:31 PM","minutes",8520,5548072);

Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" Nominated for USA Today 10Best execCheckDiffShort("11/08/2019 04:52 PM","minutes",8520,5548091);

ABC's 'Fresh off the Boat' to End in February execCheckDiffShort("11/08/2019 12:32 PM","minutes",8520,5547787);

Bale and Damon Go Into Overdrive for 'Ford v Ferrari' execCheckDiffShort("11/08/2019 03:00 PM","minutes",8520,5547956);

Carol Burnett Returning to 'Mad About You' Revival execCheckDiffShort("11/04/2019 05:48 PM","minutes",8520,5543708);

Prince's Anticipated, Posthumous Memoir is Ready for Fans execCheckDiffShort("10/29/2019 04:30 PM","minutes",8520,5538002);