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• Facebook, Twitter take down Russia-linked accounts posting from African countries - CNET

  12-03-2020 23:58
  
  The influence campaign posted about black history and civil rights in the US, Facebook said.
  
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• All Apple Stores in China Will Be Reopened by Friday

  12-03-2020 23:54 via macrumors.com
  As the coronavirus continues to spread in the United States and other countries, Apple is preparing to reopen its retail stores in mainland China. All 42 locations in the country will be open as of Friday local time, Apple confirmed to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Apple started shutting down select stores in China in January, and in early February, closed all stores in China. As the spread of the virus has abated in China, Apple has been reopening stores, and at the end of February, more than half o
  
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• Apple says all of its retail stores in China will have reopened as of Friday

  12-03-2020 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple closed all of its retail stores and offices in China on February 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The closures were scheduled to last for just one week, but now Apple says that all of its retail stores in China will have reopened as of Friday, March 12.more…
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• FCC Democrats call for action on coronavirus - CNET

  12-03-2020 23:44
  
  They say the agency should be doing more to help bolster broadband access for all.
  
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• U.S. carriers face iPhone shortages amid coronavirus outbreak

  12-03-2020 23:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wireless carriers in the U.S. are facing iPhone shortages as Apple deals with production and shipment disruptions from China due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Shares of Apple fell steeply on Thursday as the market correction deepened.
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  Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily:“Our latest carrier survey indicated that iPhone shipments to carrier stores have been materially disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak in China,” KeyBanc Capi
  
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• WWE cancels SmackDown event due to coronavirus spread - CNET

  12-03-2020 23:40
  
  Friday's episode of SmackDown was scheduled to broadcast from Detroit, but will instead take place in WWE's Performance Center training facility.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Disneyland, Broadway theaters close - CNET

  12-03-2020 23:35
  
  Latest COVID-19 updates: The Magic Kingdom closes through March; governors in California, New York and Ohio halt large gatherings.
  
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• See the emptiness as coronavirus pandemic closes stadiums, landmarks, schools - CNET

  12-03-2020 23:31
  
  NCAA tourneys. Landmarks in Italy. Parliament in Spain. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, these spaces sit largely abandoned.
  
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• Relax your brain with these magnetic desk toys from Speks and save 30% sitewide - CNET

  12-03-2020 23:28
  
  Unwind with a slew of inexpensive rare earth magnet toys for adults.
  
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• First look at Twitter’s ‘Fleets’ Instagram Stories-like feature

  12-03-2020 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter recently announced a new feature called Fleets, which allows users of the social network to share text, photos, and videos that will be available on their profile for only 24 hours. While the idea may seem similar to Instagram Stories, there are some things that are quite different between them. I’ve been testing Fleets since last week to share an in-depth look at this feature.more…
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• 5 monitors to upgrade your home workspace, from 15 to 34 inches - CNET

  12-03-2020 23:09
  
  As work increasingly goes remote, we're compiling our top picks to help you stay productive.
  
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• NASA details its science experiments for the moon - CNET

  12-03-2020 22:33
  
  The instruments will monitor space weather and sun radiation.
  
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• How to clean your Mac's keyboard, display, and more

  12-03-2020 22:30 via macworld.com
  
  It’s not difficult to do, but keeping a clean Mac can help it run smoother, and keep you from getting sick as well. Here are a few ways you can keep your Mac looking new and fresh.Clean that keyboard
  It’s fair to say that the dirtiest part of your Mac is its keyboard. Even if you wash your hands every time you sit down to type, the keyboard collects the germs and sweat from your fingers, and the dust in your room or office. This can make for sticky keys and transfer viruses, or wors
  
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• iPhone 12 rumors: More confirmation of a rear-facing 3D depth measuring camera

  12-03-2020 22:24 via macworld.com
  
  Reports about what will be in the 2020 iPhones are hitting the wire. We’ve compiled the most notable ones here, but take these with a big grain of salt. Even if these reports are accurate representations of what suppliers are saying, or come from moles within Apple itself, the company’s plans can and do change. There’s still plenty of time before the design and features have to be totally set in stone.Update 3/12/20: Fast Company reports that Apple is going to a 3D depth-sensi
  
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• Driver tech like Tesla's Autopilot needs real regulation, says IIHS - Roadshow

  12-03-2020 22:17
  
  Partially automated driving technology still requires the driver's full attention -- the IIHS says automakers aren't doing enough to make that clear.
  
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• Tribeca Film Festival postponed after New York bans large gatherings - CNET

  12-03-2020 22:15
  
  The annual film and interactive-storytelling festival didn't specify a plan for rescheduling.
  
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• Blade Runner adventure game remaster coming to consoles and PC - CNET

  12-03-2020 22:02
  
  Experience the gritty cyberpunk future of 2019.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Disneyland and NYC Broadway theaters close as large gatherings halted - CNET

  12-03-2020 21:51
  
  Latest COVID-19 updates: The governors of California, New York and Ohio halt large gatherings.
  
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• Dow crashes 10% in biggest one-day percentage drop since 1987

  12-03-2020 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. stocks tumbled more than 9% on Thursday, with Wall Street extended its dramatic slide into a bear market as the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all crashed in response to the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  Javier E. David, Emily McCormick, and Nishant Mohan for Yahoo Finance:Weeks of panic-driven selling has dragged blue-chip stocks into bear market territory at a breathtaking pace, of less than a month from peak to trough.
  By Thursday’s close, the S&P 500 dropped 9.5%, or 260.
  
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• Disneyland closing through end of March amid coronavirus fears - CNET

  12-03-2020 21:37
  
  Disney is closing its Anaheim, California, theme parks, in addition to its four parks across Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai remaining shut.
  
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• France to fine Apple over anti-competitive behavior

  12-03-2020 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  France’s competition watchdog is set to fine Apple next Monday over anti-competitive behavior in its distribution and sales network, Reuters reports, citing “two sources close to the matter.” The two sources disclose the amount of the fine.
  Mathieu Rosemain for Reuters:From her appointment as the head of the French antitrust watchdog, Isabelle de Silva has set her sights on U.S. tech giants, including Alphabet Inc’s Google, fined 150 million euros ($167 million) for opaqu
  
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• NCAA cancels March Madness amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  12-03-2020 21:24
  
  The NCAA has officially shut down its annual men's and women's basketball tournaments.
  
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• Mysterious ‘Humane’ technology company hires Apple VP of Engineering ahead of product reveal

  12-03-2020 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Not much is known about the mysterious technology company called Humane aside from their growing roster of former Apple veterans. Rubén Caballero is Humane’s most recent hire, Humane has announced, joining the company after a 15 year career at Apple.
  Caballero is credited as one of the leaders of the early iPhone team and most recently held the title of Vice President of Engineering at Apple. Going forward, Caballero will be a Technical Advisor for Humane.
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• Tires, not tailpipe emissions, could be the real pollution problem, study says - Roadshow

  12-03-2020 21:18
  
  Non-exhaust emissions are totally unregulated, and big SUVs and trucks make the problem worse.
  
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• Get an Amazon Echo Dot for $25, half off - CNET

  12-03-2020 21:11
  
  Woot has everyone's favorite puck-shaped smart speaker on sale for half price, in your choice of color.
  
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• 2020 Audi RS Q8 packs speed, svelte looks for 6-figure price - Roadshow

  12-03-2020 20:50
  
  For $113,995, the kids can get to school fast.
  
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• Reuters: Apple faces fine from French regulators over anti-competitive behavior

  12-03-2020 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is set to face a fine from French regulators over anti-competitive behavior, according to a new report from Reuters. The fine will reportedly be announced on Monday, at which point we will learn more about the details of the penalty.more…
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• A trio of free games worth $48 are available for download at Epic this week - CNET

  12-03-2020 20:28
  
  Get A Short Hike, Mutazione and Anodyne 2: Return to Dust for Windows or Mac anytime before Mar. 19, after which they return to full price.
  
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• Pixelmator gives sneak peek at upgraded iPhone app, new color picker on Mac, Split View on iPad, more

  12-03-2020 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pixelmator makes great image software for Mac and iOS and a round of major updates are coming to Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator Photo, and Pixelmator for iOS. The company teased some of the new features that will be arriving soon including a new color picker on Mac, Split View support on iPad, and a new Files-based document browser for iPhone/iPad.more…
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• Fortnite Chapter 2 season 2 challenges and where to find boss weapons - CNET

  12-03-2020 20:19
  
  Don't forget about those Deapool challenges.
  
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• MLB, NHL, MLS suspend action, college basketball tourneys canceled as coronavirus spreads - CNET

  12-03-2020 20:15
  
  The MLS and NHL are joining the NBA in suspending play while several major college conferences are canceling tournaments.
  
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• MLB, MLS, NHL suspend action, conference college basketball tourneys canceled as coronavirus spreads - CNET

  12-03-2020 20:15
  
  The MLS and NHL are joining the NBA in suspending play while several major college conferences are canceling tournaments.
  
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• French Regulators Set to Levy Fine Against Apple for Anticompetitive Behavior

  12-03-2020 20:10 via macrumors.com
  France's competition authority is set to fine Apple next Monday for anticompetitive behavior in its distribution and sales network, reports Reuters.
  Specific details about the fine and the fine amount are expected to be announced next week, and there's no word yet on just how much Apple will owe.Apple in its October earnings call said that France's competition authority had alleged that some aspects of its sales and distribution practices were in violation of French law, but did not provide deta
  
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• Disneyland remains open despite California halting large gatherings - CNET

  12-03-2020 19:47
  
  Disney won't be closing its Anaheim theme parks, but four parks across Tokyo, Hong Kong and and Shanghai remain shut.
  
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• 9to5Mac Watch Time episode 17: Casey Liss on running with Apple Watch

  12-03-2020 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Many of us know Casey Liss from Accidental Tech Podcast, Analog(ue), and apps including Vignette and Peek-A-View, but how much do you know about Casey’s experience with running and the Apple Watch? This week we explore just that.
  9to5Mac Watch Time is a podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. In this series, we talk to real people about how the Apple Watch is affecting their lives. Subscribe now to catch up with each episode and automatically hear new episodes as soon as they’re rel
  
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• Apple TV+ Series 'The Morning Show' on Filming Hiatus Due to Coronavirus Concerns

  12-03-2020 19:33 via macrumors.com
  As the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak continues to spread around the world, businesses and companies of all kinds are taking precautions to avoid the infection, including TV shows and movies that are in filming.
  Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show" is one show that will be shutting down production temporarily in an effort to prevent cast members and crew from catching the coronavirus, reports Deadline.The decision was made by "The Morning Show" studio Media Res in conjunction with Apple, and is de
  
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• Apple Music inks new deals with major record labels, but without agreement on TV+ bundle

  12-03-2020 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has inked new deals for Apple Music with a handful of major record labels, the Financial Times reports today. While these deals ensure that popular artists like Taylor Swift will remain available through Apple Music, they do not include an agreement to pair Apple Music with other Apple services through a bundle.more…
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• Coronavirus cancellations: From E3 to the 2020 NBA season, a list of events hit - CNET

  12-03-2020 19:25
  
  Industries from tech to sports have been rattled by the virus. Here's the growing list of events that have been impacted.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: NYC Broadway theaters close, Disneyland remains open as large gatherings halted - CNET

  12-03-2020 19:24
  
  Latest COVID-19 updates: US cases top 1,300, the NBA suspends the rest of its season and Princess Cruises halts operations.
  
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• Apple Music Signs New Multiyear Deals With World's Largest Record Labels

  12-03-2020 19:20 via macrumors.com
  Apple Music has secured new deals for songs from major record labels that include Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music, reports Financial Times.
  The licensing deals, which have been signed "in recent months," will allow for music from popular artists like Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Adele, and others to continue to be streamed on the ‌Apple Music‌ service.There are no terms in the deals for bundling ‌Apple Music‌ with Apple TV+, so despite rumors that Apple is working on bu
  
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• Apple TV+ series The Morning Show temporarily halts production on series 2 as coronavirus precaution

  12-03-2020 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s flagship original series The Morning Show is stopping production for two weeks as a precaution against possible coronavirus spread, reports Deadline.
  This is just one more part of the Apple ecosystem that is now on pause as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.more…
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• Apple inks multi-year deals with major music labels

  12-03-2020 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has signed multi-year licensing deals with major music labels like Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Music in recent months, the Financial Times reports, citing four people familiar with the matter.
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  Reuters reports:The new contracts, however, do not include an agreement to bundle Apple Music with the its television service, the report said, adding that a “super bundle” maybe months away.MacDailyNews Take: We really want Apple to introduce an “Apple Prime
  
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• KitchenAid's new cordless mixers and blenders give you room to roam - CNET

  12-03-2020 19:03
  
  KitchenAid has a new line of free-range small appliances that bring battery power to classic designs.
  
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• Zoho offers free work-from-home software for coronavirus-careful businesses - CNET

  12-03-2020 18:56
  
  Free until July, Zoho's remote-work bundle contains 11 apps.
  
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• MLS, NHL suspend seasons, conference college basketball tourneys canceled as coronavirus spreads - CNET

  12-03-2020 18:56
  
  The MLS and NHL are joining the NBA in suspending play while several major college conferences are canceling tournaments.
  
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• Fast and Furious 9 release delayed by Universal until 2021 due to coronavirus - Roadshow

  12-03-2020 18:50
  
  The new Fast and Furious film was originally scheduled for this coming May.
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything about Disney's streaming service - CNET

  12-03-2020 18:39
  
  From Frozen 2's arrival to European launch dates, here's everything you need to know about Disney's competitor to Netflix.
  
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• Apple suppliers regain confidence, see bright 2020

  12-03-2020 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amid and despite concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Apple suppliers, specifically IC backend and verification specialists in Apple’s supply chain, have regained confidence in their revenue performances for 2020 as they are moving to deliver shipments for new entry-level iPhone SE 2 set for launch in the first half of the year while also bracing for the super cycle-inducing release of 5G iPhones in the second half, DigiTimes reports, citing “industry sources.”
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• The most effective ways to clean inside your car - Roadshow

  12-03-2020 18:00
  
  Don't panic, we've got all the tips and tricks you need. Just use the right cleaner and technique to kill germs.
  
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• Algorithmic trading: Stock market volatility jumps on coronavirus concerns

  12-03-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Large banks, hedge funds, and institutional investors use algorithmic trading routinely, regardless of whether we’re in a bull or bear market. However, when triggered by news events, such as the current COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, or financial rules, computer-driven trading algorithms can exacerbate stock market sell-offs.
  Reinhardt Krause for Investor’s Business Daily:Amid the global spread of the deadly China coronavirus, stock markets plunged on March 9. In the U.S., the broad
  
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