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• Facebook and Instagram are back up after some users experienced issues - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:59
  
  Many users reported missing images on the platforms.
  
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• 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid looks striking in gray - Roadshow

  01-04-2020 23:55
  
  Here's our first look at the fuel-sipping, and rather sporty, Elantra Hybrid.
  
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• Save $50 on a pair of Edifier P17 bookshelf speakers - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:52
  
  Edifier has audio gear including speakers, headphones and earbuds on sale for up to 60% off
  
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• Get an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for $570 - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:45
  
  Save $130 on last year's flagship phone just in time for it to inherit the Galaxy S20's hot new camera features.
  
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• Apple Card holders can again defer monthly payment because of coronavirus - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:41
  
  The iPhone giant also let people skip their March payment without incurring interest charges, an effort to ease hardships during the pandemic.
  
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• Apple again lets Apple Card users defer monthly payment because of coronavirus - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:41
  
  The iPhone giant also let people skip their March payment without incurring interest charges, an effort to ease hardships during the pandemic.
  
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• Union leaders, NY lawmakers pressure Amazon to reinstate fired protester - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:31
  
  The protester, Christian Smalls, was terminated Monday.
  
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• Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure rhythm dance mode is my perfect workout - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:27
  
  Sweating to Mario jams to stay strong at home.
  
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• Coronavirus pushes SpaceX competitor OneWeb into bankruptcy - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:15
  
  A major player in the satellite internet world is in limbo thanks to the March meltdown.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: US deaths outnumber China's reported fatalities as cases hit 200,000 - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:09
  
  Plus: Chris Cuomo, brother of New York's governor, tests positive, and states extend their lockdowns.
  
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• Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg urges people to complete the US Census online - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:06
  
  The social network is directing users to the Census Bureau's website.
  
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• Analyst projects multi-quarter COVID-19 impact on Apple iPhone

  01-04-2020 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple in mid-February announced that that the company would be unlikely to meet its March quarter guidance, citing both supply and demand issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Argus projects the negative impact is likely to play out in more than one quarter.
  Shanthi Rexaline for Benzinga:Jim Kelleher reiterated a Buy rating on the shares of Apple with a $350 price target… Apple likely delaying the launch of its 5G iPhones from September to closer to Christmas or even into cale
  
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• Running out of stuff on Netflix? Try one of these free streaming TV trials - CNET

  01-04-2020 23:02
  
  Get extended free viewing on Acorn TV, CBS All Access, Hulu, Showtime and more.
  
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• Students are using Minecraft to recreate college campuses - CNET

  01-04-2020 22:58
  
  Some are reportedly planning to also have virtual commencement ceremonies inside Minecraft.
  
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• Students are using Minecraft to re-create college campuses - CNET

  01-04-2020 22:58
  
  Some are reportedly planning to also have virtual commencement ceremonies inside Minecraft.
  
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• Ford F-150 Hybrid's electrification gear may pair with V6 engine - Roadshow

  01-04-2020 22:58
  
  After a few years, it looks like we finally have some info on the electrified pickup truck.
  
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• Coronavirus has gas station sales down resulting in fewer hours open and bulk buying - Roadshow

  01-04-2020 22:52
  
  With fewer drivers on the road, what becomes of the staple convenience store attached to the gas pumps outside?
  
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• Polestar - Roadshow

  01-04-2020 22:48
  
  Polestar offers 2 sedans.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video now allows in-app purchases on iOS - CNET

  01-04-2020 22:47
  
  The Apple TV and iOS apps will no longer divert you to a web browser to purchase titles.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video now allows in-app rentals and purchases on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

  01-04-2020 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Marking a huge shift in Amazon’s approach to Apple’s App Store, which mandates a 30% cut on all in-app purchases, the Amazon Prime Video apps for iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS now allow customers make in-app purchases, including renting and buying films and TV shows.
  Amazon Prime Video app in the Apple TV App Store
  Nick Statt for The Verge:Prior to the change, Amazon would not allow you to rent or buy content on the Prime Video app, instead, directing users to a web browser to avoid the App
  
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• Google plans TikTok rival in the form of YouTube Shorts, report says - CNET

  01-04-2020 22:19
  
  Short videos using licensed music will reportedly be a feature on the YouTube app.
  
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• Google plans TikTok rival by launching YouTube Shorts, report says - CNET

  01-04-2020 22:11
  
  Short videos using licensed music will reportedly be a feature on the YouTube app.
  
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• 10 Zoom alternatives for more secure, cross-platform video calls

  01-04-2020 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Zoom has risen to the top as one of the most used video call apps as the coronavirus has spread around the globe. It’s cross-platform, free, and easy to set up calls for businesses and well as individuals. However, it has some serious security and privacy flaws, the latest of which were shared today. For those looking for some good Zoom alternatives, follow along after the break for a range of choices for both business and personal use.more…
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• Twitter says it's removed more than 1,100 misleading coronavirus tweets - CNET

  01-04-2020 22:02
  
  Since March 18, Twitter has required users to take down tweets that could increase the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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• Twitter removes more than 1,100 misleading coronavirus tweets - CNET

  01-04-2020 22:02
  
  Since March 18, Twitter has required users to take down tweets that could increase the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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• America's gas stations pivot to bulk buying and beer in coronavirus outbreak - Roadshow

  01-04-2020 21:49
  
  With fewer drivers on the road, what becomes of the staple convenience store attached to the gas pumps outside?
  
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• Amazon Prime Video now lets users buy TV shows and movies in the app, seemingly struck special deal with Apple

  01-04-2020 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: In a statement, Apple told 9to5Mac that it has an “established program for premium subscription video entertainment providers” and qualifying apps like Prime Video can offer customers the option to buy or rent movies and TV shows using the payment method tied to their existing video subscription. This same program covers features like integration with the TV app, AirPlay 2, universal search and single sign-on integration. Original story below.
  In a significant shift, the Ama
  
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• 2020 U.S. Census takers get big upgrade with Apple iPhones

  01-04-2020 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the 2020 U.S. Census, federal enumerators have gotten a big upgrade: Apple iPhones.
  Apple’s iPhone 8
  Lynn La for CNET:Michael Thieme, the man who oversees the US Census Bureau’s software and IT teams, knows the bureau has a target on its back. This year’s national decennial census, the first of which began after the Revolutionary War, is plunging full-force into the 21st century thanks to a multimillion-dollar upgrade project. In the next few months, thousands of bureau emp
  
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• Google Pixel 5 may not use Qualcomm's top processor - CNET

  01-04-2020 21:27
  
  A report says that Google will be using a lower-cost chip to power its next phone.
  
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• How to watch Kevin Durant, Trae Young and more stars in the NBA 2K Players Tournament - CNET

  01-04-2020 21:19
  
  Sixteen current NBA players match up in a video game showdown starting Friday on ESPN and ESPN2.
  
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• Google searches about financial issues spike in US amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  01-04-2020 21:12
  
  The query "coronavirus money help" has upticked over the last month.
  
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• Google searches about finances spike in US amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  01-04-2020 21:12
  
  The query "coronavirus money help" has upticked over the last month.
  
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• Audible adds Harry Potter 'Beedle the Bard' starring Jude Law, Bonnie Wright - CNET

  01-04-2020 21:06
  
  JK Rowling's The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a favorite bedtime read among wizards, is now available on the platform.
  
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• Apple asks retail store workers to take on remote tech support roles

  01-04-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is asking retail store employees to temporarily take on remote tech support roles while stores remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The retail workers will still be paid if they don’t participate.
  Apple Fifth Avenue
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:A subset of retail staff are participating in the program to become work-from-home AppleCare employees so the company has enough workers to handle customer requests.
  The company quietly piloted the move in recent weeks before prodding
  
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• See Samuel L. Jackson deliver a profane message about staying home during coronavirus - CNET

  01-04-2020 20:35
  
  The actor went on Jimmy Kimmel Live with a message about flattening the curve.
  
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• Apple adding new detailed financial report option to App Store Connect for developers

  01-04-2020 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out a new detailed financial report option to App Store Connect for developers this month. The company made the announcement in a post on its Developer blog this afternoon.more…
  The post Apple adding new detailed financial report option to App Store Connect for developers appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Apple, Goldman let Apple Card holders defer April payments

  01-04-2020 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Due to the financial pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple and Goldman Sachs are letting Apple Card users defer April payments without incurring interest.
  The physical Apple Card
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg:The card, backed by Goldman, offered the same program for March payments.
  Apple Card users need to opt in to the program by messaging a support representative via the Wallet app on an Apple device.MacDailyNews Take: Thank you, Apple!
  Apple’s email to Apple Card holders states:
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• Apple Card: April Payments can be deferred, interest-free

  01-04-2020 20:25 via macworld.com
  
  Among the TV shows, magazines, and games services unveiled at Apple’s “Show time” event was a surprise entry into a category that couldn’t be further outside Apple’s wheelhouse: a credit card. Dubbed Apple Card, it’s not a traditional plastic credit card that gives you points on things you buy. Rather, it’s a whole new way to shop online and offline. Here’s everything you need to know about it.Updated 04/01/20: Apple Card users can now defer their
  
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• Jamf releases new Apple Watch app to assist parents with distance learning

  01-04-2020 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jamf has just announced a new Apple Watch app to help parents navigate the challenges that have been suddenly brought on by a switch to distance learning. Jamf Parent, is a tool that it had previously released for iPhone and iPad to help parents with managing school-owned devices at home.more…
  The post Jamf releases new Apple Watch app to assist parents with distance learning appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• T-Mobile closes Sprint merger after long two-year battle - CNET

  01-04-2020 20:21
  
  The end is finally here.
  
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• The FCC sets a vote on opening the 6GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use - CNET

  01-04-2020 20:15
  
  The April 23 decision could open up 1,200 MHz of new bandwidth for next-gen, Wi-Fi 6E devices.
  
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• This is likely the next Nissan Rogue - Roadshow

  01-04-2020 20:13
  
  Pictures from a filing with Brazil's Ministry of Economics probably show what's in store for the next Rogue, called the X-Trail in other markets.
  
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• [Update: April too] Apple allowing Apple Card customers to defer March payment due to coronavirus

  01-04-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In response to the continued coronavirus outbreak, Apple and Goldman Sachs are allowing customers to skip their Apple Card March payment without incurring interest charges. Apple Card holders should receive an email announcing this “Customer Assistance Program.”more…
  The post [Update: April too] Apple allowing Apple Card customers to defer March payment due to coronavirus appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Ready for liftoff: HeroWear's Apex exoskeleton gives you invisible strength - CNET

  01-04-2020 20:00
  
  This lightweight exoskeleton promises to ease strain on your back. Bonus? It can be worn under your regular clothes so no one knows it's there.
  
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• Quibi expands 90-day free trial for anyone who signs up through April - CNET

  01-04-2020 19:51
  
  The deal saves you up to $24 while you try out the unconventional, star-packed streaming service.
  
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• Apple TV+ official trailer: ‘Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth’

  01-04-2020 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In celebration of Earth Day, “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth” will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 17. Lending their voices to the animated Earth Day short film are Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning Meryl Streep, Emmy Award-winning and BAFTA-nominated Chris O’Dowd (“Girls,” “State of the Union”), SAG Award nominee and Critics’ Choice Award-winning Jacob Tremblay (“Room,” “Wonder”) and Oscar nominee
  
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• Budget-friendly Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power now available for preorder - CNET

  01-04-2020 19:46
  
  The new Motorola smartphones start at $250.
  
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• NASA did April Fools' Day perfectly this year, with a funky potato - CNET

  01-04-2020 19:45
  
  The joke is on an asteroid named Arrokoth.
  
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• These 5 snack box services deliver treats from around the world - CNET

  01-04-2020 19:40
  
  Times are tough but good snacks help.
  
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• Europe develops coronavirus tracking app meant to also preserve privacy - CNET

  01-04-2020 19:34
  
  A pan-European initiative shares code for an app that's designed to warn people, without violating their privacy, when to self-isolate.
  
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