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• Vivarium is the perfect horror movie for coronavirus self-isolation - CNET

  25-03-2020 23:57
  
  Director Lorcan Finnegan reveals how his surreal and striking new Jesse Eisenberg movie, online March 27, recovered from COVID-19 cancelation.
  
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• Snag a tiny Philips wireless portable speaker for just $11 - CNET

  25-03-2020 23:50
  
  Ordinarily priced at $35, this pocket-size miniature Bluetooth speaker now costs less than lunch.
  
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• Ford joins 3M and GE in ventilator, respirator production

  25-03-2020 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford on Tuesday jumped into the emergency push by major U.S. manufacturers to produce thousands of ventilators and respirators needed to help treat those most desperately affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus under a partnership code-named “Project Apollo.”
  Reuters:By joining forces with General Electric’s healthcare unit and 3M Co, Ford is taking heed of U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for U.S. automakers to work across sectors in producing equipment needed for the pan
  
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• MacStadium on pace for ‘biggest Mac mini signup week ever’ as demand for remote servers ramps up

  25-03-2020 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MacStadium, which provides Apple Mac infrastructure as a service, is seeing a spike in signups this week. MacStadium VP Brian Stucki tells 9to5Mac that the company has heard from developer classrooms and teachers, as well as many others, about the growing need for remote servers.more…
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• Fighting coronavirus starts with this medical and tech gear - CNET

  25-03-2020 22:53
  
  From simple thermometers to complicated respirators, plus supercomputers and robots, too.
  
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• Plex makes Live TV feature free for 3 months, here’s how to get set up on Mac, iPhone, Apple TV

  25-03-2020 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Plex offers a mix of free content through its platform, but to access all of the service’s features, like Live TV, you normally need a Plex Pass paid subscription. Today the company has announced, in light of the global coronavirus crisis, that it will make its Live TV feature free to Plex users for three months. Follow along for how to get set up with the functionality.more…
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• State AGs tell Amazon to boost paid sick leave during coronavirus crisis - CNET

  25-03-2020 22:47
  
  The group of 15 attorneys general said the change could help slow the spread of the pathogen.
  
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• PlayStation 5: Specs, release date, specs and everything else we know - CNET

  25-03-2020 22:41
  
  The insides of the PS5 are finally revealed.
  
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• Apple shares climb above key support level after rating upgrade

  25-03-2020 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Wednesday, Apple shares climbedabove a key support level in a bullish sign after Deutsche Bank analyst Jeriel Ong turned positive on the stock.
  Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily:The consumer electronics giant is well-positioned for when the market stabilizes, he said.
  Apple stock jumped as much as 4.8% higher to 258 in morning trading on the stock market today. But it ended the regular session down 0.6% to 245.52.
  Earlier in the session, Apple stock climbed above its 200-day m
  
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• Hands-On With the New 2020 12.9-Inch iPad Pro

  25-03-2020 22:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple last week announced new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, and as of today, the new iPads are arriving to customers. We picked up one of the new 12.9-inch models and checked it out to see just what's new and whether it's worth buying.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  When it comes to design, the new ‌iPad Pro‌ models are identical to the 2018 ‌iPad Pro‌ models, but with one important distinction -- a new square-shaped camera bump that accommodat
  
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• Apple donates 10M face masks in U.S. and millions more in Europe

  25-03-2020 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook announced via Twitter today that the company has sourced and will be donating 10 million N95 face masks for the U.S. and millions more for Europe as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic.That’s a million mask increase in the U.S. just a day after Vice President Mike Pence announced at the White House Coronavirus Task Force press conference that Apple would donate over the nine million N95 masks. The number is significant increase over the two million masks Apple was la
  
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• Save $100 on a Dyson V8 Animal Pro with 9 tool attachments - CNET

  25-03-2020 21:34
  
  Now priced at $300 at QVC, it's a $100 cheaper than elsewhere, yet comes with more attachments.
  
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• Bernie Sanders threatens to hold up emergency coronavirus relief bill

  25-03-2020 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The prospect of a planned Senate vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic dimmed Wednesday as Senator Bernie Sanders said he would delay the bill.
  Jacob Pramuk for CNBC:Earlier in the day, four Republican senators — Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina, Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Rick Scott of Florida — threatened not to support the chamber’s push to pass the rescue package through fast-track procedures. They argued a plan to add $
  
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• T-Mobile Now Lets Customers Use Apple Pay to Pay Bills Online and in App

  25-03-2020 21:32 via macrumors.com
  
  T-Mobile has added Apple Pay support to its website and the T-Mobile app, allowing customers to pay their monthly cellular bills using Apple's payments service.Image via Reddit
  MacRumors readers and users on Reddit started noticing the change today, which provides ‌Apple Pay‌ as an alternative method to saving a credit card or bank account information.‌Apple Pay‌ can be set up for auto payments, and when used with Apple Card, the ‌Apple Card‌ provides three percent
  
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• Some 2019-2020 Audi A6 cars recalled over fire risk - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 21:28
  
  Moisture could enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short.
  
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• Teardown finds new MacBook Air is 0.5mm thicker with Magic Keyboard

  25-03-2020 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iFixit today shared the results of one of their teardowns of the new 2020 MacBook Air, which includes the new scissor-switch Magic keyboard, unveiled by Apple last week via press release.
  MacBook Air now features the new Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism that delivers 1mm of key travel for a comfortable and stable key feel.
  Apple’s new Magic Keyboard, which replaces the company’s butterfly mechanism fiasco, is about 0.5mm thicker than the butterfly keyboard of the pr
  
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• Apple might delay next big iPhone launch due to coronavirus, report says - CNET

  25-03-2020 21:12
  
  The tech giant typically launches new iPhones in the fall. But the coronavirus may force it to change plans.
  
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• Marshall's Uxbridge Voice takes on Amazon Echo Studio and Sonos One - CNET

  25-03-2020 21:04
  
  The Marshall Uxbridge Voice with Amazon Alexa, a compact smart speaker with unique guitar fret controls, is coming next month for $200. A Google Assistant version is due in June.
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts official trailer for ‘Defending Jacob’

  25-03-2020 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The upcoming Apple TV+ limited series “Defending Jacob’” is pitched as a “gripping, character-driven thriller,” in which a shocking crime rocks a small Massachusetts town and one family in particular, forcing an assistant district attorney to choose between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son.
  Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell and Chris Evans in “Defending Jacob”
  Based on the 2012 New York Times best-selling novel of th
  
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• Apple Considering Delaying iPhone 12 Launch 'by Months'

  25-03-2020 20:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is preparing to delay the launch of the 2020 iPhones expected to be equipped with 5G technology, according to sources with knowledge of Apple's plans that spoke to Japanese news site Nikkei.
  Apple has reportedly held internal discussions about the possibility of delaying the launch "by months" over fears of how well iPhones would sell in the current situation, and supply chain sources also believe that "practical hurdles" could push back the launch date, which was scheduled for September."
  
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• Nikkei: Apple considers delaying 5G iPhone 12 beyond planned September launch

  25-03-2020 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is said to be considering a delay to its planned launch schedule for the next-generation range of iPhones. The 5G iPhone, widely referred to as the ‘iPhone 12’ series, was apparently meant to ship in September according to a report from Nikkei.
  However, the current global climate has led Apple to discuss if it should delay the phone by a few months. In addition to the obvious supply constraints, Apple is reportedly worried that customer demand for a new flagship phone will be
  
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• Tim Cook says Apple has sourced and donated 10M masks to US medical workers

  25-03-2020 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over the weekend, US Vice President Mike Pence said that Apple had donated over 6 million N95 masks to health professionals in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press conference yesterday, Pence upped that to 9 million, and now Tim Cook has taken to Twitter to offer more details.more…
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• 2021 Chevy Colorado will be more expensive, but for a good reason - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 20:33
  
  Chevy will discontinue the base model that basically no one bought anyway.
  
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• Tax Day may have changed, but you can still file early to get your refund faster - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:28
  
  If you think you're eligible for a refund, you might benefit from filing your taxes sooner rather than later.
  
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• The pot scraper: A $5 kitchen tool you will never regret - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:16
  
  Get rid of your sponge. Use a scraper.
  
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• Spotify to donate up to $10M to COVID-19 music relief fund - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:16
  
  It's asking users to donate to support impacted music industry workers.
  
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• Spotify to donate up to $10 million to COVID-19 music relief fund - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:16
  
  It's asking users to donate to support impacted music industry workers.
  
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• 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is a naked 208-hp firebreather - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 20:14
  
  Ducati has gone to a lot of trouble to make the Streetfighter more usable than its Panigale cousin, but it seems to have lost little of the V4's insanity in translation.
  
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• NASCAR esports series nabs big viewership, so Fox will keep airing races - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 20:07
  
  So many people tuned in amid the coronavirus outbreak that Fox agreed to air the entire eNASCAR iRacing Pro invitational Series.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram have sent 1B people to accurate COVID-19 info, says Facebook - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:05
  
  Social media giant Facebook, which owns Instagram, has been trying to get users to read information from trustworthy sources.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram directed more than 1 billion people to accurate coronavirus information - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:05
  
  The social media giant has been trying to get users to read information from trustworthy sources.
  
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• How much is your iPad Pro worth right now?

  25-03-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new 2020 iPad Pro has arrived, and while it might not be a major upgrade over the 2018 model, some might think its improved camera is essential! If you’re looking to upgrade to the latest model, you probably have an older iPad to trade in. Here’s what you need to know about trading in your iPad to maximize how much you’ll get to put toward a new 2020 model…more…
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• Every concert you can livestream on March 25 during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  25-03-2020 19:51
  
  D-Nice, Jennifer Hudson, Melissa Etheridge, H.E.R, Miley Cyrus, Kirk Franklin, Questlove, and more. You can still enjoy music with live concerts and webcasts from your favorite musicians while social distancing at home. #couchtour
  
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• 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4: Big, red bare-knuckle brawler - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 19:44
  
  The Streetfighter formula is a good one: Take the bodywork off of a sport bike -- and that's mostly it, really. However, Ducati may have elevated it to a higher form of art with its new V4 model.
  
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• Samsung's latest Galaxy Tab A tablet offers premium design under $300 - CNET

  25-03-2020 19:26
  
  The 8.4-inch tablet promises 10-hour battery life and LTE connectivity.
  
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• Coronavirus chronicles: Here's some good news amid the dire reports - CNET

  25-03-2020 19:25
  
  From vaccine progress to people uniting in friendship and solidarity, some positive COVID-19 news to keep things in perspective.
  
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• iRacing: How to build the best PC - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 19:11
  
  iRacing is blowing up in a big way, but before you load up your cart with components, read what the professionals recommend.
  
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• iFixit MacBook Air teardown finds more repairable than predecessor, 0.5mm thicker with Magic Keyboard

  25-03-2020 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iFixit is continuing on with its teardowns even amidst the current global health crisis. With the new MacBook Air comes Apple’s switch to the scissor switch Magic Keyboard and a few other changes making for a more repairable notebook than the last generation.more…
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• iFixit Teardown Takes a Look at New Scissor Keys and Finds Easier to Access Trackpad and Battery

  25-03-2020 19:03 via macrumors.com
  
  iFixit today shared the results of one of its traditional teardowns of the new MacBook Air, which Apple unveiled last week.
  The major notable new feature in the MacBook Air is the scissor switch keyboard, an upgrade over the much-maligned butterfly keyboard that was prone to failure and spurred Apple to implement a wide-ranging repair program.The scissor switch keyboard was first introduced in the 16-inch MacBook Pro, but Apple is planning to expand it across the MacBook lineup, starting with th
  
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• Coronavirus to add 5% to streaming service subscriptions in 2020

  25-03-2020 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Strategy Analytics has recently published its latest forecast for Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) services such as Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix, etc. The forecast took account of the expected impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and although the longer term impact clearly remains uncertain, early evidence suggests that a boost to streaming service subscriptions usage globally can be expected. As a result the forecast for global subscriptions was increased by 5% in comparison to the pr
  
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• Best car show and event guide for 2020, coronavirus updates included - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 19:02
  
  Here are our must-see automotive shows and events of 2020 -- now updated with all relevant COVID-19-related developments.
  
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• Hipster Whale CEO talks working with Apple for Crossy Road spin-off and more in new interview

  25-03-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hipster Whale is the game studio behind the hit Crossy Road game and its more recent Crossy Road Castle follow-up. In a new interview with CNET, Hipster Whale CEO Clara Reeves explains some of the history behind the game, the company’s work with Apple Arcade, and more.more…
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• Illuminating find: Here's how squid talk to each other in the dark - CNET

  25-03-2020 18:54
  
  Research sheds new light on how deep-sea squid communicate essential messages.
  
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• Hipster Whale CEO talks Apple Arcade, Crossy Road Castle and industry challenges - CNET

  25-03-2020 18:28
  
  Clara Reeves takes an honest look at being a woman in gaming, and how Crossy Road Castle is a beacon of positivity in an uncertain time.
  
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• Apple Helps Source Over 10 Million N95 Masks for Healthcare Providers in the U.S.

  25-03-2020 18:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple over the weekend announced plans to donate millions of N95 masks to hospitals in the United States and Europe, and according to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Apple has been able to source more than 10 million N95 masks in the U.S. and millions more in Europe.
  Apple CEO ‌Tim Cook‌ said on Saturday that Apple was aiming to donate supplies to healthcare providers fighting COVID-19, and clarified today that Apple's ops teams are working to find and purchase masks from Apple's supply chain in c
  
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• Shazam update brings Split View support to iPad along with new delete gesture

  25-03-2020 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has updated its Shazam music recognition app today with support for Split View multitasking on iPad. The app also gets gesture support to quickly delete songs.more…
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• Google Podcasts App Expands to iOS

  25-03-2020 18:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today announced that its Google Podcasts app is expanding to iOS, and as of this morning, it is available for download on the iPhone and the iPad.
  In addition to bringing the Podcasts app to iOS devices, Google has also overhauled it, making it easier to find podcast content, create lists of favorite podcasts, and customize the listening experience.Google's redesigned Podcasts app focuses on Home, Explore, and Activity tabs. The Home tab features new episodes of subscribed shows, while Ex
  
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• Netflix suffering from outage across the United States, users say [U: Fixed]

  25-03-2020 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Netflix appears to be suffering an outage across the United States today. As first pointed out by Variety, users have taken to Twitter to complain that they’re unable to access the streaming service this afternoon.
  Update: Resolved, below is a statement from a Netflix spokesperson:“Some of our members in the US and Europe were unable to use Netflix via our website for around an hour this morning. The issue is now fixed and we’re sorry for the inconvenience.” more…
  
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• Relax, bingeing on Fortnite and other games during quarantine won't break the internet - CNET

  25-03-2020 18:10
  
  Concerns about online gaming taxing the internet are overblown. But streaming video is another matter.
  
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• Review: Logitech's POWERED 3-in-1 Dock is a Convenient Way to Charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods All at Once

  25-03-2020 18:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Logitech in March introduced a new series of POWERED wireless charging options, one of which is a new 3-in-1 dock meant to charge the iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and other devices that support Qi-based wireless charging.
  After Apple canceled the AirPower charging dock in March of 2019, multi-device charging options soared in popularity. It seems like every company is coming out with a 3-in-1 wireless charging dock, and Logitech is no exception.Logitech has been making wireless chargers for App
  
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