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• ABC turns to Apple for help producing ‘American Idol’ from home during COVID-19

  20-04-2020 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The entertainment industry continues to rely on Apple products and services to continue production amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report from Deadline today details how ABC is working closely with Apple to continue production of American Idol from home.more…
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• ‘American Idol’ live shows continue, thanks to Apple iPhones

  20-04-2020 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Idol was one of the most high-profile entertainment shows that was shut down by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, but Apple iPhones have come to the rescue.
  Apple’s flagship iPhone 11 Pro Max in Midnight Green
  Peter White for Deadline:ABC and Fremantle have spent the last few weeks working out how to proceed with the format’s live shows… The Disney-owned network and the RTL-backed producer have now figured out a plan – scheduling four more episodes to whittle t
  
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• Faraday Future participates in federal pandemic loan program - CNET

  20-04-2020 23:27
  
  The startup EV maker has struggled for the majority of its life, but received $9 million as part of the Small Business Administration's most recent loan program.
  
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• Games to break the boredom of quarantine: Up to half off on Jackbox games - CNET

  20-04-2020 22:56
  
  Save $12 on Jackbox Party Pack 2 or $10 on Party Pack 6. Drawful 2 and Quiplash are each $5 off.
  
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• Mazda rotary engine stars in complex hybrid patent - CNET

  20-04-2020 22:53
  
  Rotary engines aren't very efficient, but Mazda has long said they could still serve a purpose.
  
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• Walmart to sell Vudu to Fandango - CNET

  20-04-2020 22:38
  
  A price isn't disclosed. The companies expect the deal to close in the next few months.
  
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• Walmart sells Vudu to Fandango - CNET

  20-04-2020 22:38
  
  A price wasn't disclosed, as the deal isn't closed yet.
  
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• Analyst outlines path for Apple shares to soar to $500

  20-04-2020 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple bulls, including one who’s laid out a path to shares to reach $500, think the company’s long-term story remains as bright as ever, despite the obvious setback due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  Eric J. Savitz for Barron’s:Yes, demand is likely to be soft for the next few quarters, as the economic downturn takes a toll… But the bulls still see the potential for dramatic gains, once the pandemic fades into history.
  In a note issued over the weekend, Evercore I
  
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• Global coronavirus shutdowns are an Earth Day gift to the environment - CNET

  20-04-2020 22:31
  
  With so many humans staying at home to avoid coronavirus, the air is cleaner, the water is clearer and animals are growing bold.
  
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• Sony’s 2020 HomeKit and AirPlay 2-enabled TVs now available from $599

  20-04-2020 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We saw Sony launch some of its first TVs with HomeKit and AirPlay 2 functionality last year and now most of the new 2020 lineup with Apple integration is available to buy. The latest Sony models with HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support range from $599 to $9,999.more…
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• Facebook removes events that push people to defy social distancing orders - CNET

  20-04-2020 22:04
  
  Events that ignore social distancing guidelines are considered harmful misinformation.
  
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• Customer support platform Conversocial adds support for Apple Business Chat

  20-04-2020 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Conversocial, one of the leading customer experience platforms, has announced support for Apple’s Business Chat service today. This means that brands using Conversocial for customer support can now easily integrate Apple Business Chat.more…
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• The best 2020 iPad deals: Grab a $70 discount on the iPad Mini - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:56
  
  Apple's smallest tablet is on sale for $330 -- that's an all-time low price.
  
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• Apple shares new ‘Float’ ad for iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard

  20-04-2020 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has shared the company’s new ‘Float’ ad for iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with trackpad via their YouTube channel.
  Joining the second-generation Apple Pencil and an updated Smart Keyboard Folio is the new Magic Keyboard. Attaching magnetically to iPad Pro, the Magic Keyboard puts the beautiful Multi-Touch screen on display with its floating design, working equally well on a lap or on a desk. Unique cantilevered hinges allow smooth adjustments of the viewing angle up to 130
  
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• Microsoft's Plasma Bot asks recovered COVID-19 patients to help develop a possible cure - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:40
  
  Antibodies in plasma from healed coronavirus patients could aid in others' recovery.
  
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• Microsoft creates 'Plasma Bot' to help recruit donors in effort to cure COVID-19 - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:40
  
  Antibodies in plasma from healed coronavirus patients could aid in others' recovery.
  
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• Aukey’s new 100W Omnia USB-C GaN Charger goes up for pre-order [Deal]

  20-04-2020 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back at CES to start the year, Aukey first teased its upcoming line of Omnia USB-C chargers, and now today we’re getting a closer look at what the flagship 100W model will be capable of. Stacking up to just over 1-inch thick, the new accessory leverages GaN charging to dish out power to everything from a 16-inch MacBook Pro to iPhone, Nintendo Switch, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of the features, as well as pre-order details and how to lock-in a launch promotion.more&hell
  
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• Jamf releases Virtual Visits workflow in Jamf Pro to simplify and secure telehealth appointments

  20-04-2020 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With telehealth becoming less of the exception and more of the rule during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamf is releasing a new Virtual Visits workflow in Jamf Pro aimed to simplify and better secure the process on iPhone and iPad. more…
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• Oil prices dip into negative territory as market crashes - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:13
  
  The US oil market witnessed history as the price dived under $0 a barrel for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic bites.
  
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• Oil prices dip into negative as market crashes - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:13
  
  The US oil market witnessed history as the price dived under $0 a barrel for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic bites.
  
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• iPad Pro ad pushes ‘floating design’ of new Magic Keyboard with trackpad

  20-04-2020 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the first Magic Keyboard orders arrive to customers, Apple has shared a new iPad Pro video simply titled “Float.” The video highlights the new Magic Keyboard’s floating design and built-in trackpad.more…
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• Schitt's Creek producer makes sitcom mashups to fill Rose family-shaped hole in our hearts - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:03
  
  Maybe we'll stop feeling like disgruntled pelicans now.
  
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• Schitt's Creek producer made sitcom mashups to fill the Rose family-shaped hole in our hearts - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:03
  
  Maybe we'll stop feeling like disgruntled pelicans now.
  
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• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite adds the Knight Bus so you can play from home - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:02
  
  Hop aboard to play the VR mobile game from the safety of your home.
  
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• NASA telescope sees a massive planet vanish from view - CNET

  20-04-2020 21:00
  
  Fomalhaut b was detected in 2004 but by 2014 it disappeared. How? Scientists think it might not have been a planet at all.
  
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• $200 off: How to preorder Apple’s new iPhone SE for just $199

  20-04-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s upcoming second-generation iPhone SE is available for preorder from several online retailers for the retail price of $399, however, provided that you’re a Verizon or AT&T customer and your account is eligible for an upgrade, Walmart’s preorder deal can save you just over half the price of the device.
  iPhone SE (2020)
  The new iPhone SE is powered by the Apple-designed A13 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone. iPhone SE comes in a compact design, reinvented from t
  
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• Lyrid meteor shower, the best night sky show for months, is about to peak - CNET

  20-04-2020 20:53
  
  Catch a potential shooting star extravaganza. You probably don't have anywhere else to go.
  
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• Ford Focus RS won't return as emissions standards end hot hatch - CNET

  20-04-2020 20:33
  
  The hot hatch isn't due for a fourth generation as Europe gets serious about emissions standards.
  
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• Jane Goodall says COVID-19 arose from our disrespect for nature - CNET

  20-04-2020 20:25
  
  But the famed activist, subject of a new National Geographic documentary premiering on Earth Day, also believes the pandemic has a lot to teach us about hope and resiliency.
  
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• Apple releases ‘Works with Apple Health’ badge for developers

  20-04-2020 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released new developer badge resources for those integrating third-party software with HealthKit. The update sees the launch of the “Works with Apple Health” badge.more…
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• The new iPhone SE can be yours for $184 this Friday - CNET

  20-04-2020 20:17
  
  Visible's upcoming deal beats them all. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Oil drops below $1 a barrel; lowest level in history

  20-04-2020 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. crude oil prices plunged to their lowest level in history, below $1 a barrel, due to an historic slump in demand from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  Eustance Huang and Pippa Stevens for CNBC:U.S. crude prices plunged to their lowest level in history as traders continue to fret over a slump in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The price of the nearest oil futures contract, which expires Tuesday, was the hardest hit, detaching from later month futures contracts with a drop of more t
  
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• You can rent a farm animal to spice up your next Zoom call - CNET

  20-04-2020 20:00
  
  Bring a Llama to Work Day has never been easier.
  
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• You can rent a farm animal to lighten up your next Zoom call - CNET

  20-04-2020 20:00
  
  Bring a Llama to Work Day has never been easier.
  
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• Calling all bakers: Take $120 off a powerful KitchenAid stand mixer - CNET

  20-04-2020 19:58
  
  Available in a slew of fun colors along with classic red.
  
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• Lowest gas prices in the US falls to just 91 cents a gallon - CNET

  20-04-2020 19:46
  
  America's average gas price could drop to $1.49 per gallon due to coronavirus-related social distancing and the Saudi-Russian price war.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations and delays: San Diego Comic-Con, pride parades, more - CNET

  20-04-2020 19:46
  
  Movies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Contactless delivery using self-driving cars coming to Irvine, CA amid coronavirus - CNET

  20-04-2020 19:38
  
  Pony.ai, a Toyota-backed self-driving car startup, will use its autonomous cars to deliver groceries.
  
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• iRacing: 5 games to ease your way into the banner sim racing title - CNET

  20-04-2020 19:35
  
  With tracks and motorsports organizations shut down in the wake of COVID-19, PC-based racing simulators are the best way to get your driving fix. Here's how to work your way up to iRacing and beyond.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: April 20, 2020 – Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro details, Apple game controller

  20-04-2020 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Cash-for-Clunkers-like program possible, Ford says - CNET

  20-04-2020 19:32
  
  As the coronavirus slams the economy, Ford suggests a similar stimulus program will be necessary.
  
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• Where to buy the iPhone SE (2020)

  20-04-2020 19:21 via macworld.com
  
  In the early days, you could only buy an iPhone at an Apple Store or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. Of course, you can always buy directly from Apple in-store or online.If you haven’t yet put in your order for an iPhone SE, here’s a summary of some of the deals and promotions offered by different retailers to help you make up your mind. For eac
  
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• Fitbit Charge 4 review: GPS is a game changer for runners - CNET

  20-04-2020 18:55
  
  Fitbit's new Charge 4 keeps the sleek design of its predecessor, but steps up its fitness game with GPS and heart-rate alerts.
  
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• SpaceX Starlink satellite 'train' and stunning aurora captured by astronaut - CNET

  20-04-2020 18:49
  
  Passengers on the International Space Station are seeing more traffic in orbit than ever before.
  
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• Uber expands delivery with Direct and Connect offerings as coronavirus continues - CNET

  20-04-2020 18:43
  
  Uber is expanding its delivery services as riders stay home.
  
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• Munster: Every 5th iPhone sold over the next year will be an iPhone SE

  20-04-2020 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new iPhone SE value proposition will “fractionally” expand iPhone market share, which has hovered in the high teens globally for the past four years, Gene Munster writes for Loup Ventures. While the techs specs lag more expensive iPhones, Munster says the new SE represents the best value in the current iPhone line up.
  Apple’s powerful iPhone SE starts at just $399
  Gene Munster for Loup Ventures:More importantly, in the hands of new first-time Apple customers, the company wi
  
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• 9 native Apple Watch apps you should be using - CNET

  20-04-2020 18:30
  
  On the Apple Watch's fifth birthday, the apps built into the phone are basically the only ones you really need.
  
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• 2020 Ford Expedition recalled for seat belt sensor flaw - CNET

  20-04-2020 18:17
  
  The seat belt tensioner sensor could malfunction and not tell the airbag to deploy in the event of a crash.
  
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• Apple iPad Pro’s Magic Keyboard trackpad is better than Microsoft’s Surface

  20-04-2020 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is now available. It brings a whole new level of versatility and capability to iPad Pro, and is the best way to experience the new trackpad support introduced in iPadOS 13.4.
  The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro with trackpad delivers the best typing experience ever on iPad.
  Apple’s new keyboard attaches magnetically to iPad Pro, putting the beautiful Multi-Touch screen up on display with a floating cantilevered design for smooth adjustments of the viewing an
  
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• Travis Scott event in Fortnite: How to watch and get loot - CNET

  20-04-2020 18:00
  
  The rapper is about to drop his newest track, Astronomical.
  
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