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• GM Adopts Tesla Charging Standard For EVs, Following Ford - CNET

  09-06-2023 01:07 via cnet.com
  
  CEO Mary Barra says the move could help direct the electric-vehicle industry toward a single North American charging standard.
  
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• Louisiana Bill Would Require Kids Get a Parent's Permission for Online Accounts - CNET

  09-06-2023 00:49 via cnet.com
  
  Lawmakers passed the bill earlier this week. If signed, it'd go into effect in August 2024.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: June 8, 2023 – iOS 17 beta bugs, Vision Pro refresh rate, more

  09-06-2023 00:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Apple no longer sells Intel Macs, and that could mean the end of macOS updates soon

  09-06-2023 00:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After a very long wait, Apple finally announced a new version of the Mac Pro powered by the M2 Ultra chip. As a result, the transition to Apple Silicon is now complete, and the company no longer sells any Intel Macs. For users, this could mean that it won’t take long before macOS drops support for Intel Macs.more…
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• Scam Texts Cost Consumers $330 Million in 2022, FTC Says - CNET

  09-06-2023 00:07 via cnet.com
  
  Careful before you open that SMS. The Federal Trade Commission says scams spread by text on are the rise.
  
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• Ringing in the Ears and 4 Other Hearing Conditions You Should Know About - CNET

  09-06-2023 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experiencing ringing in your ears, hearing our own pulse or temporarily lose your hearing? Here's what it may be and what to do about it.
  
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• How to install the AirPods Pro beta and try the slick new Adaptive Audio feature

  08-06-2023 23:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple announced its exciting new Adaptive Audio feature for AirPods Pro 2 at WWDC that blends its Adaptive Transparency with Active Noise Cancellation. However, testing out the feature is a bit trickier than just installing the iOS 17 beta. Here’s how to install the AirPods beta to give the new feature a try.more…
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• Best Fitbit Deals: Save on Top-Rated Fitness Trackers - CNET

  08-06-2023 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Take advantage of discounts on a variety of Fitbit trackers to help you on your fitness and wellness journey.
  
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• CarPlay in iOS 17: Apple Music SharePlay, design updates, new wallpaper

  08-06-2023 23:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 17 is now available in beta for developers, and the pre-release version of the iPhone update includes a few changes for CarPlay. An update to Apple Music is the biggest change, but there’s more to see.more…
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• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Makes Debut at Summer Game Fest - CNET

  08-06-2023 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  There's also a new mobile Final Fantasy game coming soon.
  
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• Protecting Yourself From Canadian Wildfire Smoke: Here's What the Experts Say - CNET

  08-06-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  These expert-backed tips can protect you from Canadian wildfire smoke indoors and outdoors.
  
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• iOS 17 finally makes it easier to scan and tap QR codes

  08-06-2023 23:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 17 includes a small but much-needed change to the process of scanning QR codes via the Camera app. With this year’s update, the button that pops up when you scan a QR code now appears at the bottom of the Camera app, right above the shutter button, and it doesn’t move…more…
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• Frontier Home Internet Review: Fiber Is First Class, DSL Is a Last Resort - CNET

  08-06-2023 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Frontier Fiber has the speed and value to rival any provider. Its DSL service, not so much.
  
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• Apple Had Lazer-Eye Focus on Myopia at WWDC 2023 - CNET

  08-06-2023 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  A new WatchOS 10 feature will monitor daylight time, which may be important for kids' eye development. Apple also wants you to keep its screens at a safe distance from your face.
  
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• Best Portable Solar Panels for 2023 - CNET

  08-06-2023 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Going off the grid? Take your power source with you. Here are our picks for the best solar panels you can pack up and take on the go.
  
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• Meta’s version of Twitter is just the comments section from Instagram

  08-06-2023 22:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta has been developing its own version of Twitter that will reportedly be released under the Instagram brand. Now, The Verge has seen and shared new screenshots of the unreleased app.more…
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• Zuckerberg on Vision Pro: Could be the ‘future of computing’ but ‘not the one that I want’

  08-06-2023 21:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared his thoughts on Apple’s Vision Pro headset. While he admits Apple’s high-end approach “might make sense for the use cases that they’re going for,” he sees the “values and vision” of Meta and Apple as divergent when it comes to headsets and says Apple’s future of computing is “not the one that I want.”more…
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• Sony's New Budget CH-520 On-Ear Headphones Are Down to $38 - CNET

  08-06-2023 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The CH-520 wireless headphones list for $60, but you can get them now for 37% off in all color options.
  
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• Amazon Pay Adds Affirm's Buy Now, Pay Later: What to Know - CNET

  08-06-2023 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to consider before using BNPL, and whether it's better than a credit card for larger purchases.
  
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• Sony Headphone Deals: Prices on New Headphones Start at $13 - CNET

  08-06-2023 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  We've compiled some of the top bargains currently available on Sony headphones and earbuds.
  
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• Apple’s most expensive AirPods miss out on Adaptive Audio, ‘Siri’ command, and more

  08-06-2023 20:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  For AirPods users, Apple announced a notable new feature at WWDC this week called Adaptive Audio. This feature is an expansion of Adaptive Transparency mode, blending Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation together.
  Adaptive Audio, however, is only available with the second-generation AirPods Pro… along with a number of other new AirPods features. more…
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• Take a Look at Wing's Auto-Loading Drone Delivery System - CNET

  08-06-2023 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the system the Alphabet subsidiary uses to whisk groceries, tools, vitamins and other small packages from retailer to home.
  
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• A bunch of great iOS 17 features didn’t make the WWDC keynote

  08-06-2023 20:24
  
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  Apple had plenty of great things to show off when it unveiled iOS 17 at WWDC. We’re psyched about vastly improved autocorrect, StandBy, Live Voicemail transcriptions, custom contact posters, and all that other good stuff.
  But sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. A small interface change or tiny unsung feature might change the way you use your iPhone day-to-day more than all the fancy AI-powered gimmicks ever will. Here are some of the little things
  
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• Google News Showcase Is Coming to the US This Summer - CNET

  08-06-2023 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant says it's partnered with more than 150, mostly local, news publications.
  
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• AirTags reveal officials in Mexico stole items donated for earthquake relief in Turkey

  08-06-2023 19:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this year, Reuters published an excellent report exposing the false recycling practices of Dow Inc. and the Singapore government using Apple’s AirTag item tracker. In a similar vein, journalist Pamela Cerdeira has now shared a new video in which she used AirTags to track donations made in Mexico that were supposed to be sent to Turkey in response to the devastating earthquakes that hit the country earlier this year.
  The donations were collected by the Mexico government, but it tur
  
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• Apollo shutting down due to Reddit’s unaffordable API

  08-06-2023 19:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  UGH. We’ve been tracking the negative effect that Reddit’s decision to begin charging for access to its API has had on third-party clients including Apollo. Now the developer of the awesome iPhone and iPad app has announced that API change is forcing Apollo to go offline completely.more…
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• Google Meet Update Lets You Do More From Picture-in-Picture Window - CNET

  08-06-2023 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Raise your hand, use in-meeting chat or resize your view.
  
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• Apple needs the M2 Ultra Mac Pro more than we do

  08-06-2023 19:29
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s transition to Apple silicon is complete, now that the Mac Pro has finally been unveiled. But the reality is, Apple met its deadline last year when it rolled out the Mac Studio–a computer that, for a lot of customers, filled the role of the Mac Pro as a Mac with the most processing muscle. In terms of mass market appeal, Apple was able to provide, within two years, Macs with its silicon for just about every use case.The Mac Pro is a computer that very few customers wi
  
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• iOS 17 superguide: Everything you need to know about the next iPhone update

  08-06-2023 19:14
  
  Macworld
  At the WWDC keynote on June 5, Apple unveiled the new features coming in iOS 17 this fall. Among them are a new app called Journal, Live Voicemail, and a new way to use Stickers, among dozens of other smaller changes.This free software update will bring a raft of interface tweaks, bug fixes, and new features. It’s like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about iOS 17. We cover its release schedule and when you can ex
  
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• With TVOS 17, You'll Be Able to Download a VPN to Apple TV - CNET

  08-06-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Using a VPN on your Apple TV device will get a whole lot easier with the release of TVOS 17.
  
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• The Best Horror Movies on Max - CNET

  08-06-2023 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  It really doesn't get better than Max's horror selection right now.
  
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• Chrome adding full Google Password Manager UI complete with desktop shortcut

  08-06-2023 18:01 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google’s continued work to make its Password Manager more prominent continues with a major upgrade on desktop Chrome that’s now rolling out.more…
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• Over Three-Quarters of Americans Would Rent an EV As a Way to Test Drive Buying One - CNET

  08-06-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rental companies like Hertz are staking their futures on zero-emission vehicles.
  
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• Over 75% of People in the US Would Consider Renting an EV as a Test Drive - CNET

  08-06-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rental companies like Hertz are staking their futures on zero-emission vehicles.
  
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• Thursday’s best deals: 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, Aqara Home Key smart lock $161, more

  08-06-2023 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Move over 15-inch MacBook Air – Apple’s latest professional machine is now an even better value thanks to an all-time low discount. Headlining all of today’s best deals, the M2 Pro MacBook Pro lands at $1,749 thanks to a $250 price cut. Bringing HomeKit and more to your front door, the first discount is live on Aqara’s all-new Smart Lock U100 with Home Key support at $161, complementing all of these Philips Hue smart lighting deals from $13. Hit the jump for all that and
  
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• Best 5 Internet Providers in Charlotte, North Carolina - CNET

  08-06-2023 17:49 via cnet.com
  
  Your best options for internet service will depend on where you live in the Queen City. Here are the top ISPs to consider.
  
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• How to install the macOS Sonoma beta – and should you?

  08-06-2023 17:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Curious to test out what’s new in the upcoming major macOS release? From interactive widgets, new wallpapers and aerial screensavers, to Safari upgrades, Game Mode, and more, follow along for how to install macOS Sonoma beta. We’ll also cover a few tips on whether it’s worth it to install the macOS beta on your Mac.more…
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• More Leaks Point to Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Coming Soon - CNET

  08-06-2023 17:44 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's much-anticipated WF-1000XM5 earbuds could be launched in a matter of days as new images and info are leaked.
  
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• 17 noteworthy iOS 17 features that didn’t make the WWDC keynote

  08-06-2023 17:30
  
  Macworld
  Apple had plenty of great things to show off when it unveiled iOS 17 at WWDC. We’re psyched about vastly improved autocorrect, StandBy, Live Voicemail transcriptions, custom contact posters, and all that other good stuff.
  But sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. A small interface change or tiny unsung feature might change the way you use your iPhone day-to-day more than all the fancy AI-powered gimmicks ever will. Here are some of the little things
  
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• How Uber Plans to Slash the Carbon Footprint of Your Food Deliveries and Rides - CNET

  08-06-2023 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  Cleaner rides, greener eats, a happier planet.
  
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• How to get the macOS beta on your Mac now!

  08-06-2023 17:22
  
  Macworld
  If you don’t want to wait to install the next version of macOS – which we now know will be called Sonoma after Apple reveal all the details at WWDC in June, you can join the beta program and try it out on your Mac before it is released to the public in September or October.
  The developer beta of macOS 14 Sonoma is already available to download. This year the developer beta isn’t just available to developers who have paid to join Apple’s Developer Program (which c
  
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• How to use Calendar to see your work-life-everything balance at a glance

  08-06-2023 16:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I’ve always used color-coded calendars, so that I can easily distinguish different categories of activity – something I carried over from using colored pens in the old Filofax days (please pretend you’re old enough to get the reference, thanks).
  I just find it gives me a better sense of my day or week when I can see that I have a lot of work to do, or a lot of social events, and so on. But I realized that it’s also a great visual way to get a sense not just of my work-li
  
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• Broken Phone? These Credit Cards Could Cover the Cost - CNET

  08-06-2023 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  Broken Phone? These Credit Cards Could Cover the Cost
  
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• Optimize Your Workouts This Summer With a Discounted Fitbit Sense 2 for $229 - CNET

  08-06-2023 15:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Sense 2 is the most advanced Fitbit on the market, and right now you can pick it up for $71 off.
  
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• Apple Vision Pro doesn’t have a ProMotion display

  08-06-2023 15:53
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s Vision Pro website is filled with incredible photos and fancy phrases to describe how revolutionary the headset is, but you won’t find Apple’s usual tech specs page. That’s likely because the device isn’t shipping for another 10 months or so, and things are probably going to change.So there are a lot of small specifics we don’t know. For example, Apple describes the display as a “custom micro‑OLED display system [that] feature
  
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• Oura Ring Makes Sharing Health Data a Social Thing With 'Circles' - CNET

  08-06-2023 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to share Sleep, Readiness and Activity scores with friends and family who also have an Oura ring.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for June 8, 2023: Rates Rise a Little - CNET

  08-06-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Multiple key refinance rates advanced this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates Today for June 8, 2023: Rates Even Out - CNET

  08-06-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week, mortgage rates were largely static, but one benchmark rate shrank. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on review with the new Aqara Smart Lock with Home Key

  08-06-2023 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After using thefor a few months, I can honestly say that Home Key is now table stakes for all smart locks. It’s no longer enough to just support HomeKit. HomeKit is a software layer for door locks. Home Key support is a game changer in terms of day-to-day functionality. There are no apps to open or Bluetooth connections to wait on. With Home Key, it’s tap and go. I’ve spent the last week with the Aqara Door Lock U100 with Home Key support, so let’s dive into how it works
  
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• Best Prepaid Phone Plans for June 2023 - CNET

  08-06-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to finding a prepaid phone plan, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile aren't your only options.
  
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