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• Best iPhone 11 and 11 Pro cases for 2020: Otterbox, Speck and more compared - CNET

  11-04-2020 23:42
  
  Looking for a case for your new iPhone? Take a look at our current top picks.
  
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• Best Nintendo Switch games for 2020 - CNET

  11-04-2020 23:24
  
  If you've just bought a Nintendo Switch or a Nintendo Switch Lite, congrats! Here are some very good games you should buy.
  
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• Best filtered water bottles for 2020 to remove bacteria, sediment and more - CNET

  11-04-2020 23:13
  
  Don't let bacteria get the best of you. Find out which filtered water bottles are best for outdoors and tap water.
  
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• Best gifts to give tween girls for 2020: Great ideas for 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds - CNET

  11-04-2020 22:58
  
  Whether she's a daughter, a sister, a cousin or a friend, finding a gift for the tween girl in your life can be difficult, but our list will help you find something perfect.
  
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• iPhone 12: 5G, New Design, LiDAR, OLED

  11-04-2020 22:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Rumors about the iPhone 12 are continuing to trickle in. This year's update seems more substantial than the past few years. With rumors of 5G, a new physical design, triple-lens 3D camera and more. There's been some talk of delays but we still expect it this fall.
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• Best gifts to give grandparents for 2020, from smart tech to sentimental - CNET

  11-04-2020 22:34
  
  Our favorite options for the perfect gift for your favorite grandma or grandpa.
  
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• How to watch ESPN's NBA 2K Players Tournament semifinals and finals tonight - CNET

  11-04-2020 22:00
  
  Four NBA stars remain as the video game showdown wraps up on ESPN, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Burning Man, Democratic convention, more - CNET

  11-04-2020 21:38
  
  Movies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• How to watch Saturday Night Live at Home tonight without cable - CNET

  11-04-2020 21:04
  
  Good news! SNL is back in remote form with a new filmed-at-home episode, including an all-new Weekend Update.
  
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• Best tax software for 2020: TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and more compared - CNET

  11-04-2020 20:35
  
  Get your taxes done faster -- and at the best price -- with these online DIY tax options.
  
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• Get an RGB gaming keyboard for $27 - CNET

  11-04-2020 20:08
  
  This super-inexpensive keyboard has RGB backlighting, anti-ghosting and dedicated media controls.
  
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• Relive NASA's Apollo 13 disaster right now on its 50th anniversary - CNET

  11-04-2020 19:56
  
  An online project called Apollo 13 in Real Time presents the authentic, non-Hollywood version of the explosion that doomed the moon mission.
  
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• Incase drops its latest Hardshell cases for 16″ MacBook Pro

  11-04-2020 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Incase – makers of the original hardshell for MacBook – just launched its popular line of Hardshell cases for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. With not many great cases available for the new machine and so many of us working from home currently, the new Hardshell cases will definitely be one of the best MacBook Pro case options for those in the market.Over 10 years after releasing the first hard shell for MacBooks, Incase and its Hardshell cases are still a favorite among Mac users and go-t
  
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• Apple Maps to display COVID-19 testing locations

  11-04-2020 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Maps will soon help users find COVID-19 testing locations.
  Apple has launched a website where healthcare providers, labs, or other businesses can easily submit information on testing locations for Apple Maps to display to its users.
  COVID-19 testing locations displayed on Apple Maps
  Apple says they are currently working to verify and add as many testing locations as they can, as quickly as possible.
  To submit COVID-19 testing locations for Apple Maps:Download and open Apple’s templat
  
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• Coronavirus updates: US passes Italy, has most COVID-19 deaths in world - CNET

  11-04-2020 18:45
  
  Plus: Global fatalities surpass 100,000.
  
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• The Rewind: Mac mini (2020 release) – still as versatile as ever [Video]

  11-04-2020 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At the time of its release back in 2018, the Mac mini had the designation of being the most versatile Mac in Apple’s entire desktop lineup. With the release of the Mac Pro, that designation now belongs to Apple’s professional-oriented desktop machine with PCIe expandability.
  But the Mac mini remains one of the most value-laden Macs that Apple currently sells, and it’s the second most versatile Mac next to the Mac Pro. Watch our latest episode of The Rewind as I take another lo
  
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• Podcast of the Week: Our Plague Year

  11-04-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There have been countless podcasts related to the COVID–19 pandemic and Apple even had a featured Apple Podcasts category related to shows about it. This week, I want to introduce you to a podcast about emotion and how COVID–19 is affecting us. This week, my new recommendation for you is ’Our Plague Year’. more…
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• Mac Shipments Estimated to Be Down Over 20% While Demand Surges in Q1 2020

  11-04-2020 17:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's Mac shipments are estimated to have been down over 20 percent in the first quarter of 2020, according to new data shared by Canalys this week. The shuttering of businesses and factories around the world has caused "severe delay in production and logistical issues", leading to a worldwide PC shipment fall of eight percent year on year.
  Top vendor rankings remained stable, with Lenovo continuing to lead the PC market with 12.8 million units shipped. HP came second with 11.7 million units,
  
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• Apple Maps to Directly Display COVID-19 Testing Locations

  11-04-2020 16:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Maps will soon directly display COVID-19 testing locations alongside information specific to the site.
  Apple today launched an online portal for healthcare providers, labs, or other businesses, to register as COVID-19 testing locations. The ‌Apple Maps‌ team will then review the application, and upon approval the location will appear in ‌Apple Maps‌. Although the process is similar to the ‌Apple Maps‌ Connect portal normally used by businesses to add informati
  
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• Highlights is a PDF reader for researchers, now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac as a universal purchase

  11-04-2020 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple last month officially rolled out support for universal app purchases between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One of the latest apps to take advantage of this functionality is Highlights, a powerful research-focused PDF reader.more…
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• Apple’s Mac shipments plummet 21% in Q1, far more than overall PC industry decline – Canalys

  11-04-2020 16:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to the latest Canalys research, worldwide demand for PCs soared in Q1 2020, driven by remote working and learning requirements from strict lockdown measures around the world. But the crisis also caused severe delays in production and logistical issues, leading to worldwide PC shipments falling 8% year on year. Apple’s Mac shipments plummet 21% in Q1, far more than overall PC industry decline. In the first quarter, vendors shipped 53.7 million desktops, notebooks and workstations.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake review: An incredibly bold Final Fantasy - CNET

  11-04-2020 16:02
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Remake takes several huge gambles. Thankfully, they all pay off.
  
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• Making the Grade: Tips for building school Wi-Fi that meets IT and student needs

  11-04-2020 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Building a new network for a K–12 school shares a lot of similarities with building one for enterprise, but when it comes to Wi-Fi, there are likely going to be some differences to consider. K–12 schools have different security needs, content filtering needs per SSID and capacity needs thanks to 1:1 iPad deployments. This week, as we continue our K–12 network overhaul series, I am going to look at Wi-Fi. For K–12 schools, the vast majority of users on the network will be
  
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• How to watch ESPN's NBA 2K Players Tournament semifinals, finals tonight - CNET

  11-04-2020 15:25
  
  Four NBA stars remain as the video game showdown wraps up on ESPN, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
  
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• Top Stories: iOS 14 Leaks, iPhone and 13" MacBook Pro Rumors, and More

  11-04-2020 15:00 via macrumors.com
  
  While we're still patiently waiting for the new low-cost iPhone SE drop, the rumor mill has continued to churn with new iOS 14 leaks and additional rumors about upcoming products.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Among other news this week was an ongoing issue with Apple sending replacement AirPods earbuds with an unreleased firmware version that prevents pairing with the user's existing earbud, and some new content options to help keep you busy and entertained during q
  
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• Best sports drinks in 2020 for weightlifting, running and more - CNET

  11-04-2020 15:00
  
  No matter your workout of choice, there's a sports drink to support your goals.
  
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• IKEA’s HomeKit smart blinds are now available to order online from $129

  11-04-2020 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IKEA continues to slowly but surely make its HomeKit-enabled smart blinds available for purchase. After gradually rolling out to IKEA stores around the United States in October, IKEA has now made the FYTUR and KADRILJ smart blinds available for online purchase as well.more…
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• Best 3 indoor home security cameras of 2020 - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:45
  
  Find out which indoor cams are the best at keeping an eye on things.
  
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• Apple Maps will soon display COVID-19 testing locations

  11-04-2020 14:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Continuing Apple’s efforts in helping fight the coronavirus, Apple Maps will soon display testing sites directly on the map.
  Apple has launched a portal for hospitals, healthcare providers and businesses to register as a COVID-19 testing location. Apple will review the application and when approved, the location will start appearing on Apple Maps.more…
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• Canalys: Mac shipments drop 20% in Q1 despite strong PC demand caused by remote working

  11-04-2020 14:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New data from Canalys this week breaks down how demand in the PC industry surged in Q1 of 2020 due to new reliance on remote work and distance learning because of COVID-19. Despite that growth in demand, however, Canalys also notes that “severe delays in production and logistical issues” actually led to a decline in year-over-year shipments.more…
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• Spending 24 virtual hours in the incredible city of Tokyo - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00
  
  The Olympics are postponed, so instead join us for a day's adventure, virtually of course, in the megacity of Tokyo.
  
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• Singapore had the coronavirus under control. Now it's locking down the country - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00
  
  After receiving global praise for its handling of the coronavirus, Singapore is now showing signs that it's struggling to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
  
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• Gather your party: The 5 best cars for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign - Roadshow

  11-04-2020 14:00
  
  In which I outline a fantasy garage of an entirely different sort.
  
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• AirPods Pro or Jabra Elite 75t: Best wireless earbuds for you - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00
  
  Both are excellent true wireless earbuds. Which ones should you spend your cash on?
  
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• 2020 Toyota Highlander tested, coronavirus effects and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  11-04-2020 14:00
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending April 11.
  
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• Best wireless mouse for working from home - CNET

  11-04-2020 13:00
  
  Increase your productivity with one of these wireless mice at home.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: US cases top 500,000 - CNET

  11-04-2020 06:05
  
  Plus: Global deaths surpass 100,000.
  
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• Apple extends 3% Daily Cash Back at Walgreens to physical Apple Card

  11-04-2020 03:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  3% back at Walgreens is now even better. Apple has extended3% Daily Cash Back at Walgreens to the physical titanium Apple Card.
  The physical Apple Card
  In an effort to help Apple Card users practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, users now get 3% back with their titanium Apple Cards when using drive-thru ordering.
  Of course, Apple Card users will also continue to get 3% back when making touchless payments with Apple Card using Apple Pay in-store and using Apple Card to shop onli
  
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• Apple adds 3% cash back to Walgreen’s drive through when using physical Apple Card

  11-04-2020 03:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the key benefits of the Apple Card is getting 3% cash back at select merchants when using Apple Pay. This list includes vendors like Nike, Uber, T-Mobile, and Walgreens. Many retailers are currently limiting in-store transactions and encouraging curbside pick up and delivery when available. Earlier tonight, Apple announced that Walgreens transactions made with the physical Apple Card would now be eligible for the 3% reward just like they were made with Apple Pay.more…
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• Best car lease deals in April 2020 - Roadshow

  11-04-2020 02:27
  
  Here are the best new car and SUV lease deals from automakers such as Chevy, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota and VW.
  
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• Google hides real Easter eggs for Easter, delivers AR Easter bunny - CNET

  11-04-2020 02:19
  
  Searching for terms related to the holiday will present an illustrated banner featuring Easter animals.
  
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• A List of All Streaming Services Offering Free Content and Extended Trials

  11-04-2020 02:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Multiple streaming services are offering free content options right now, providing a wealth of free-to-watch TV shows and movies on a temporary basis. Below, we've rounded up all of the watch-free deals that we've found so far, and this is a great list to check out if you need something to do this weekend.
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  Many people who have purchased a new Apple product lately already have a complimentary one-year subscription to Apple TV+, but for those that don't, Apple is offering several Apple T
  
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• Walgreens Shoppers Get 3% Cash Back When Using Drive-Thru Ordering With Physical Apple Card Through June 30

  11-04-2020 02:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today sent out emails to Apple Card holders letting them know that the three percent cash back perk at Walgreens has been expanded to include drive-thru ordering until June 30. When using the physical ‌Apple Card‌ to make a payment through the drive-thru ordering feature, Walgreens shoppers will get three percent cash back.
  Apple and Walgreens are also continuing to offer three percent cash back when making touchless payments with ‌Apple Card‌ using Apple Pay in-store a
  
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• Disneyland's Avengers Campus launch delayed amid coronavirus closures - CNET

  11-04-2020 01:36
  
  With California Adventure closed indefinitely, construction has been halted.
  
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• iOS Devices Accounted for 44% of All U.S. Smartphone Activations in Q1 2020

  11-04-2020 01:14 via macrumors.com
  
  iOS devices accounted for 44 percent of all U.S. smartphone activations during the first calendar quarter of 2020, the highest number of activations Apple has seen in a single quarter since 2016.
  According to the data sourced from Consumer Research Intelligence Partners, Google's Android operating system was responsible for 56 percent of all activations due to the higher number of Android smartphones out in the wild.Market share numbers for iOS and Android have largely remained stable over the c
  
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• Lord of the Rings is lifting spirits during these dark coronavirus times - CNET

  11-04-2020 00:26
  
  Commentary: Author J.R.R. Tolkien knew hardship and grief, yet his words still gleam with hope.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Win Mac Pro Rack + OWC Memory and Storage worth over $9000 [Giveaway]

  11-04-2020 00:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There is still plenty of time to enter our biggest giveaway yet with our friends over at OWC. Not only are we giving away Apple’s most expensive desktop machine to date– the brand new Mac Pro Rack worth $6499 USD– OWC is also providing the winner with 384GB of its new memory and its Accelsior 4M2 4TB SSD made for the new Mac Pro (normally worth around $3000 USD combined!).
  Head below to enter the giveaway and more on OWC’s new Mac Pro products:more…
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• Tools and home appliances sale up to 40% off at Home Depot, Lowe's and Ace Hardware - CNET

  11-04-2020 00:08
  
  DIY'ers and home improvers can save on indoor and outdoor appliances or tools
  
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