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• Best direct-to-consumer cookware of 2020: Made In, Brigade Kitchen and more - CNET

  21-03-2020 23:53
  
  By cutting out the middleman, these online-only brands offer high-quality products at lower prices.
  
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• The best espresso machine for 2020 - CNET

  21-03-2020 23:40
  
  Looking for a home espresso machine? The Breville Barista Express is still the best deal.
  
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• How to reset a Mac's NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC

  21-03-2020 23:12 via macworld.com
  
  When your Mac starts acting up, you’ll probably run through some common troubleshooting procedures, such as restarting it, running Disk Utility, and perhaps performing a Safe Boot. Your repair repertoire should also include a couple of additional procedures that can occasionally eliminate otherwise inscrutable problems—zapping the NVRAM and resetting the SMC.Zap the NVRAM (or PRAM)
  Back in the day, the standard list of quick fixes for random Mac ailments always included “zap t
  
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• Best live TV streaming service for cord-cutters in 2020 - CNET

  21-03-2020 23:02
  
  Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and others let you ditch your cable company but keep the live channels and DVR. Here's how the services stack up.
  
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• Apple donates millions of face masks to medical professionals

  21-03-2020 22:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the U.S. Coronavirus Task Force press briefing today, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that Apple will be donating 2 million face masks for medical professionals fighting COVID-19.Pence also asked for other companies to provide other donations of medical supplies, as well as those of smaller business and individuals who may have supplies on hand.“It’s a great time to go to your storeroom. If you have N95 masks, if you’ve got 100 of them, if you’ve got 10,000 of
  
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• Every concert you can livestream on March 21 during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  21-03-2020 21:38
  
  Dead and Company, Melissa Etheridge, Diplo, Ultra Music Festival... You can still enjoy music and the live concerts of your favorite musicians while social distancing at home. #couchtour
  
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• Apple Donating Millions of Masks to Healthcare Professionals in U.S. and Europe

  21-03-2020 20:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to donate two million N95 respirator masks to hospitals in the United States, Vice President Mike Pence announced in a press briefing today. Apple has since elaborated on this announcement, noting that it is donating millions of masks for health professionals in the United States and Europe.With personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies dwindling across the United States, hospitals are in dire need of masks, gowns, and more.
  Apple has taken several initiatives to help combat the s
  
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• Apple to donate 2 million masks to US coronavirus response, Pence says - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:59
  
  Apple is working with the Trump administration to distribute them, Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Pence staffer tests positive, student loan payment suspension - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:08
  
  Plus: Californian and Illinois go on lockdown, deaths in Italy surpass those in China.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Pence staffer tests positive, Apple to provide masks - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:08
  
  Plus: Californian and Illinois go on lockdown, deaths in Italy surpass those in China.
  
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• Apple donating millions of N95 industrial masks to health professionals in United States and Europe

  21-03-2020 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a press briefing today, Vice President of the United States Mike Pence announced that Apple will be donating 2 million masks. Update: Apple CEO Tim Cook has now confirmed on Twitter that it is helping to source supplies to aid Europe and United States healthcare systems.
  In the wake of the current coronavirus pandemic, the US healthcare system needs resources for patients and resources for doctors. Masks are one such resource that are in short supply. This week, a new law was signed that mak
  
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• Apple pledges to donate 2 million masks to US coronavirus response - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:01
  
  Vice President Mike Pence said Apple is working with the Trump administration to distribute them.
  
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• Brydge Showcases New iPadOS 13.4 Trackpad Features in its New Pro+ Keyboard

  21-03-2020 18:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Brydge has released a short YouTube video showcasing its Brydge Pro+ Keyboard with trackpad support. This comes just days after Apple announced its own Magic Keyboard with designated trackpad alongside both the new iPad Pro and new MacBook Air.
  In the video, Brydge highlights some of the capabilities of its new Brydge Pro+ keyboard. The major new feature is full trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4. The trackpad can be used for precise text editing, bringing up the Dock from any app with a three-fing
  
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• Apple limits streaming quality of Apple TV+ in Europe

  21-03-2020 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As people are sequestered at home due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, usage of streaming services has understandably increased markedly in recent weeks. In order to reduce strain on internet networks, officials in Europe have instructed streaming services like Netflix and Apple TV+ to reduce the amount of bandwidth in use by their services. Apple’s limiting of streaming quality in Europe is the best way to accomplish the goal of preserving bandwidth for everyone.
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• Apple Acknowledges Personal Hotspot Issues Affecting Some iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 Users

  21-03-2020 18:04 via macrumors.com
  
  In an internal document distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, obtained by MacRumors, Apple has acknowledged that some iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 users may experience issues with Personal Hotspot.
  Apple has told Authorized Service Providers to expect customers who are unable to connect to a Personal Hotspot or experience frequent disconnection from one. Customers may also experience general issues with data performance.Some users have been reporting problems with Personal Hotspot
  
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• Paramount speeds ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ to early iTunes release

  21-03-2020 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Paramount Pictures is moving up the release of “Sonic the Hedgehog” on Apple’s iTunes Store and other digital outlets due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  The studio said on Friday that the film, based on the Sega video game character, would be available for early digital release on March 31st, just 46 days after its initial launch in theaters.Dave McNary for Variety:“Sonic the Hedgehog” has performed above expectations and amassed $146 million domestically and
  
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• These 14 movies will be available online early to help ease your coronavirus anxiety

  21-03-2020 17:20 via techhive.com
  
  Emma, The Invisible Man, Birds of Prey, and more will be available to rent or buy from streaming services way ahead of schedule.
  
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• Podcast of the Week: Flashback by Relay FM

  21-03-2020 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last week, we kicked off our new podcast of the week series, where I give you a link to a podcast you should check out that you may not have heard of yet. If you missed it, be sure to check out Byers Market with Dylan Byers. This week, our Podcast of the Week is Flashback by Relay FM. more…
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• MacBook Air now uses scissor switch Magic Keyboard, what about 13-inch MacBook Pro?

  21-03-2020 16:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple this week introduced a new version of the MacBook Air, bringing not only internal performance improvements but also a redesigned scissor switch Magic Keyboard. Now that the MacBook Air and 16-inch MacBook Pro feature the new keyboard design, there’s one clear outlier: the 13-inch MacBook Pro.more…
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• Repair pickups at Apple Stores won’t resume until stores are reopened

  21-03-2020 16:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Store repair pickups are currently in limbo. Customers who’ve dropped off an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other product for repair at an Apple Retail Store will not be able to pick up their device until Apple’s locations reopen. When Apple closed their retail stores outside of Greater China on March 14th due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company offered customers a two-day window to pick up repairs.
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• Alice In Chains' William DuVall has a free acoustic set online for you - CNET

  21-03-2020 16:09
  
  DuVall's powerful live acoustic performance and interview will entertain you while you're stuck at home.
  
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• Volkswagen E-Bulli is a graceful take on an EV conversion - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 16:08
  
  New design, upgraded mechanical bits and more -- the E-Bulli is a home run.
  
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• See a coronavirus scam? Report it to Justice Dept., US attorney general says - CNET

  21-03-2020 15:58
  
  See something? Say something.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Illinois and California on lockdown, student loan payment suspension - CNET

  21-03-2020 15:52
  
  Plus: The deaths in Italy surpass those in China.
  
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• Apple confirms devices left for repair at retail stores can’t be picked up due to COVID-19

  21-03-2020 15:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  All Apple Stores outside of China are closed until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and it’s preventing some customers from picking up their repaired devices. Business Insider reports that customers who didn’t pick up their devices before stores closed are now unable to do so.more…
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• Apple market cap briefly dips below $1 trillion

  21-03-2020 15:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the last 10 minutes of Friday’s Nasdaq trading session, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple’s market cap briefly dipped below $1 trillion, a level that the Cupertino Colossus has maintained since October.
  Catherine Larkin and Ryan Vlastelica for Bloomberg:While Apple shares pared their loss by the close, finishing the week valued at $1.003 trillion, the stock again teetered around the 13-digit threshold in after hours trading. In the wake of coronavirus, the company has been hampere
  
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• Singer Kenny Rogers, famed for The Gambler, dies at 81 - CNET

  21-03-2020 14:39
  
  The country music legend was also an actor and a restaurateur.
  
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• Brydge shows off how its Pro+ keyboard and trackpad will use the iPadOS 13.4 features

  21-03-2020 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alongside its new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with trackpad, Apple this week unveiled trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4. What this means is that in addition to using Apple’s Magic Keyboard, most other trackpads and mice can also now be used with iPadOS.more…
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• Top Stories: New iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Powerbeats, and More

  21-03-2020 14:00 via macrumors.com
  
  With no March media event in the works, Apple this week rolled out a number of product updates including updated iPad Pro models with dual cameras, a LiDAR scanner, and a Magic Keyboard accessory with trackpad.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  On the Mac side, we got an updated MacBook Air and storage-bumped Mac mini models, as well as new Powerbeats earphones, so check out the video above and read on for all of our coverage on those topics and more.New iPad Pro Announc
  
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: Remote Work and Distance Learning Webinar Replay

  21-03-2020 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this bonus episode of the Apple @ Work podcast, Bradley does a live webinar to discuss distance learning and remote work as the world suddenly has to move home. Bradley is also joined by Sam Johnson, Chief Customer Officer at Jamf to discuss how their entire workforce went home to work. If you’re viewing this in your podcast app, a web replay is available on the 9to5Mac YouTube page.
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• The top 3 indoor home security cameras of 2020 - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00
  
  Find out which indoor cams are the best at keeping an eye on things.
  
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• COVID-19 causes shutdowns, 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 13:00
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories of the week ending March 21.
  
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• Coronavirus pandemic changes how your privacy is protected - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00
  
  Data protection officials around the world are loosening rules on how your data can be used during the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Coronavirus isn't a 'Chinese virus' no matter what Trump says - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00
  
  Commentary: Words matter, which is why a label that stigmatizes people isn't appropriate.
  
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• You're not crazy: Tom Nook is nicer in Animal Crossing: New Horizons - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00
  
  The creators of the Nintendo Switch's island simulation escape talk about Tom Nook, the NookPhone and the game's sense of community in strange times.
  
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• Useful gear for the quarantined creative - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00
  
  Stuck working at home for the first time? These may help make your makeshift photo- or video-editing setup operate a little more smoothly.
  
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• iFixit community asks for help obtaining ventilator repair manuals

  21-03-2020 02:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iFixit community is asking for help obtaining ventilator repair manuals amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. iFixit is building a database of repair information about hospital equipment but it needs help.
  Kyle Wiens for iFixit:Heroic medical teams around the world are either dealing directly with or preparing for an onslaught. The American Hospital Association forecasts predict that COVID-19’s impact will be unprecedented. They anticipate that 4.8 million patients may be hospitalize
  
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• General Motors ramps up to help build ventilators amid coronavirus spread - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 02:18
  
  GM is lending its logistics, purchasing and manufacturing expertise to Ventec to help it manufacture the devices.
  
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• People Who Left Devices at Apple Stores for Repair Can't Get Them Until Stores Reopen

  21-03-2020 01:42 via macrumors.com
  
  All of Apple's retail locations outside of Greater China are closed right now, and customers who left their devices for repair are unable to pick them up until the stores reopen, an Apple spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider.Apple closed all of its stores on Saturday, March 14, but stayed open for a few extra days to allow customers to pick up devices ordered for in-store pickup or that were at the store for repair. There were, however, some people who weren't able to make it into stores t
  
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• Best TV antenna for cord-cutters in 2020, starting at only $10 - CNET

  21-03-2020 01:37
  
  Looking to cut your TV bill all the way down to free? We tested six antennas to find out which one works best.
  
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• The best free stuff while you're stuck at home - CNET

  21-03-2020 01:30
  
  Here are the free games, movies, ebooks, video tools and more to help you survive self-quarantine.
  
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• Disney's Onward is now available for digital purchase, coming to Disney Plus April 3 - CNET

  21-03-2020 01:30
  
  The Pixar movie hit theaters on March 6, but the coronavirus forced closures throughout the US.
  
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• Hulu is back up again after users complain of videos not loading - CNET

  21-03-2020 00:48
  
  Right when we needed it most.
  
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• Google sibling Verily: Coronavirus website has led to over 130 tests so far - CNET

  21-03-2020 00:25
  
  For now, the website is limited to testing only in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  
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