Users Report Some iPhones Won’t Charge if Plugged in While Asleep

According to reports, not all devices suffer from this issue. Those that do will simply refuse to draw power from the cable.

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FBI Forces Suspect to Unlock Phone Using Face ID

In what's believed to be a legal first, federal agents have forced a US criminal suspect to unlock his iPhone using Face ID.

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University Develops Simulated Martian Soil, Is Selling It for $20 Per Kilogram

A project from the University of Central Florida's Planetary Sciences Group sought to create the best replica of Martian dirt yet, and it's selling the material for $20 per kilogram.

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2019 Nissan Altima Review: All-Wheel-Drive, ProPilot Assist Revive a Sedan

The last of the three top-selling sedans gets a complete redo, including all-wheel-drive. The odds of beating Accord and Camry on sales would improve if more Altima safety gear came standard on all trim lines.

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Apple Reportedly Demands $9B From Google for iOS Default Search

Apple will reportedly charge Google $9B this year to remain the default search option on iOS. Nice work, if you can get it.

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How to Set Up Subscription-Free Offsite Backup

With the advent of hard drives as large as 14TB and personal NAS devices for as little as $99, it is possible to avoid the high-cost of cloud backup with a DIY solution if you have a friend, colleague, or second location you can rely on.

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Tesla Settles With SEC, Will Pay $20M Fine, Musk Out as Chairman

Elon Musk has reversed course and accepted a deal with the SEC to avoid a Tesla trial. He'll step down as chairman and pay a personal fine.

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