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• Google video chat now supports 16-head grid view - CNET

  22-04-2020 23:50
  
  Bigger Brady Bunch-style chats are now supported on Google's web client.
  
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• YouTube launches free new original shows during COVID-19 - CNET

  22-04-2020 23:33
  
  The 11 shows feature celebrities including Joseph Gordon-Levitt​ and Matt Steffanina.
  
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• Get the excellent Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for $120 off - CNET

  22-04-2020 23:29
  
  These refurbished headphones, direct from Bose, are just $280 right now.
  
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• See the cute coral babies giving scientists hope for reef restoration - CNET

  22-04-2020 23:05
  
  Researchers at the Florida Aquarium see the coral-spawning breakthrough as a source of hope for "America's great barrier reef."
  
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• Zoom parties during coronavirus quarantine: Why it's OK to say no - CNET

  22-04-2020 23:01
  
  Commentary: Nonstop requests to participate in recipe swaps and video socials have me stressed out. But as an introvert, I'm learning to say I need alone time.
  
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• Spotify launches feature to help artists affected by COVID-19 raise funds - CNET

  22-04-2020 23:01
  
  They can also fundraise for an organization participating in the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project.
  
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• Bugatti Divo deliveries start this year, and yes, they're sold out - CNET

  22-04-2020 22:59
  
  Every Divo buyer already owns a Chiron, so it's not like many of us even had a chance.
  
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• Apple investigating report of a new iOS email exploit being used in the wild

  22-04-2020 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ZecOps, a cyber-security firm, said today it detected attacks against high-profile targets using a new iOS email exploit. Apple is currently investigating the matter, and the company is preparing a security update to be made available soon.
  Catalin Cimpanu for ZDNet:In a report published today, ZecOps said it found evidence that hackers have been using an iOS bug since at least January 2018. Researchers say the new iOS exploit appears to have been leveraged as part of malformed emails sent to hi
  
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• Add a 65-inch 4K HDR Roku TV to your media room for $600 - CNET

  22-04-2020 22:33
  
  The Hisense 65R8F is back to its all-time low price on Amazon.
  
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• Quibi confirms you'll start getting support to cast to TVs next month - CNET

  22-04-2020 22:24
  
  Quibi launched as a mobile-only streaming service with star-packed shows, but almost immediately users complained you couldn't watch on TVs.
  
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• AT&T nearly doubles the availability of its low-band 5G network to 90 new areas

  22-04-2020 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AT&T is dramatically ramping up the rollout of its 5G network to new markets. The carrier is nearly doubling the availability of its low-band 5G network, bringing it to 90 new areas starting today.more…
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• Orders for Apple’s new 4.7-inch iPhone SE better than expected

  22-04-2020 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Orders for Apple’s newly-launched 4.7-inch iPhone SE are better than expected, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote in a note to clients on Tuesday. However, he still predicts that iPhone shipments in calendar second quarter (April-June) could decline 20% or 25% year-over-year because of reduced demand stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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  Kif Leswing for CNBC:Kuo argues that the strong reception for the iPhone SE suggests consumers are gravitating to lower-
  
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• Google shifting data center compute-load to match renewable energy use - CNET

  22-04-2020 22:09
  
  In an effort to achieve 24/7 carbon neutrality, Google is moving nonurgent tasks to times when there's the most wind or solar power.
  
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• Google is shifting datacenter compute load to match renewable energy use - CNET

  22-04-2020 22:09
  
  It's moving non-urgent tasks to times when there's the most wind or solar power for 24/7 carbon neutrality.
  
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• Google is shifting data center compute load to match renewable energy use - CNET

  22-04-2020 22:09
  
  It's moving nonurgent tasks to times when there's the most wind or solar power, for 24/7 carbon neutrality.
  
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• Kick off Earth Day 2020 by recycling your old iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and more

  22-04-2020 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s Earth Day 2020, and that means there’s pretty much no better day than today to think about how your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, or other Apple device will affect the planet. Whether it’s an old iPhone 5 sitting in a drawer that you want to recycle, or a relatively new Apple Watch that you’d like to sell to upgrade to the latest model, we can help you make sure your old devices end up in the right hands.more…
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• SpaceX sends 60 more Starlink rockets to orbit, nails the landing - CNET

  22-04-2020 22:02
  
  Elon Musk's planned broadband constellation hasn't been stopped by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Subaru fuel pump recall hits popular Outback, Ascent SUVs - CNET

  22-04-2020 21:58
  
  The Impreza and Legacy are also included and could house faulty fuel pumps.
  
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• Oil prices jump, clawing back some of the recent losses

  22-04-2020 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Oil prices jumped 40% at the high on Wednesday, recovering from early losses in a volatile overnight trading session that saw international benchmark Brent crude fall to its lowest level in more than 20 years.
  CNBC:Given oil’s more than 70% decline this year a smaller gain, of course, now accounts for a much larger percentage move. At the beginning of the year WTI fetched more than $60 per barrel, but the fall-off in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic has sent prices tumbling.On Wed
  
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• Passwords for WHO, CDC, Gates Foundation employees reportedly spread online - CNET

  22-04-2020 21:48
  
  Roughly 25,000 employees are potentially affected.
  
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• Reducing our carbon footprint means getting back to our roots - CNET

  22-04-2020 21:42
  
  Commentary: Now more than ever, being environmentally friendly means cultivating a more natural imagination.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: CDC director warns of second wave, FDA authorizes first at-home test - CNET

  22-04-2020 21:39
  
  Plus: Two pet cats in New York test positive for COVID-19, the White House offers guidelines to loosen lockdown, and 5.2 million new jobless claims are filed.
  
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• Analyst expects Apple to add up to $100 billion to buyback program

  22-04-2020 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies are suspending their plans for buybacks, but Apple is expected to remain aggressive. Two analysts on Wednesday said the Cupertino Colossus is likely to add up to $100 billion to its buyback plan next week.
  Emily Bary for MarketWatch:Apple has about $100 billion in net cash and the company has set out to become net-cash neutral “over time.”The company “will likely announce an authorization for $75 billion to $100 billion in buybacks&r
  
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• Facebook, Instagram add location info to high-reach posts ahead of 2020 elections - CNET

  22-04-2020 21:23
  
  The social media giants want you to know who and where political posts come from.
  
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• Facebook and Instagram add location info to high-reach posts ahead of 2020 elections - CNET

  22-04-2020 21:23
  
  The social media giant wants you to know who and where political posts come from.
  
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• Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Evoque add plug-in hybrid models - CNET

  22-04-2020 20:40
  
  There's a decent chunk of electric range on tap and stellar fuel economy, too, thanks to a three-cylinder engine.
  
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• Major update for Pixelmator for iOS released

  22-04-2020 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pixelmator for iOS just received a major update! In Pixelmator 2.5, there’s a brand new, Files-based document browser, a new photo browser that makes it easier to browse and open images from your Photos library, and new image size presets along with a new browser.
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  • Native Document Browser: Use the new Files-based document browser to open and manage your documents.
  • New Photo Browser: Use the new Files-based document browser to open and m
  
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• 'Pandemic drone' test flights will monitor social distancing - CNET

  22-04-2020 20:22
  
  The flights taking place in a COVID-19 hotspot in Connecticut use sensors to try and detect the virus' symptoms from afar.
  
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• 'Pandemic drone' test flights are monitoring social distancing - CNET

  22-04-2020 20:22
  
  The flights taking place in a COVID-19 hotspot in Connecticut use sensors to try and detect the virus' symptoms from afar.
  
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• Investors might soon find out what will Apple do with its mountain of cash

  22-04-2020 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Apple reports earnings on April 30, AAPL shareholders will be looking for an update on the company’s plan to shift to a zero net cash balance sheet, including what the dividend will be for the next 12 months and how Apple plans execute stock repurchases.
  Eric J. Savitz for Barron’s:While most of the focus will be on the company’s supply-chain and consumer-demand issues connected with the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple’s plans for its cash pile are no small matter for long-
  
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• COVID-19 prompts Vietnam hackers to hit China health officials for info, say researchers - CNET

  22-04-2020 19:58
  
  Security researchers say the cyberattacks targeted government officials in Wuhan and China's Ministry of Emergency Management.
  
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• Can you use the iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case with the new iPhone SE?

  22-04-2020 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Apple is offering leather and silicone cases for the new iPhone SE, there is not a Smart Battery Case specifically designed for the device. That being said, it does appear that the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7 works with the new iPhone SE — with one likely caveat.more…
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• On Earth Day 2020, coronavirus shutdowns are a gift to the environment - CNET

  22-04-2020 19:31
  
  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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• Flights are dirt-cheap. Should you book travel amid coronavirus? - CNET

  22-04-2020 19:24
  
  Flying right now may not be top of your to-do list, but what about later this year?
  
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• Interactive Earth Day 2020 Google Doodle gets sweet on bees - CNET

  22-04-2020 19:19
  
  Learn about bees while piloting a little pollinator from flower to flower.
  
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• Spotify now lets fans donate to artists after COVID-19 cancels live shows

  22-04-2020 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spotify is rolling out a new feature that allows artists to raise money via their artist profiles. Spotify is teaming up with Cash App, GoFundMe, and PayPal for this initiative, which it hopes will help artists who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.more…
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• NASA astronauts on ISS tell John Krasinski that Earth is still beautiful - CNET

  22-04-2020 19:10
  
  Also in the latest episode of Some Good News, the Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish stop by for a virtual prom.
  
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• FBI has stopped hundreds of coronavirus-related online scams - CNET

  22-04-2020 19:08
  
  The FBI has reviewed more than 3,600 complaints related to COVID-19 scams, many advertising fake vaccines, cures and charity drives.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 080: “You versus the magnets”

  22-04-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John writes Javascript encryption code and reviews Apple’s new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, Rambo reveals an exclusive new AirBuddy feature coming in version 2.0, and the two talk about the new iPhone SE, Apple’s upcoming remote accessibility event, and much more.
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• NativeConnect for Mac is now available on the App Store as a lifetime purchase

  22-04-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you develop apps for Apple’s platforms, you may have heard about NativeConnect, an excellent app for macOS that lets you manage the content of App Store Connect without having to open it on the web — we have even written about it here. After being available to download since December last year, NativeConnect was released today on the Mac App Store.more…
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• MasterClass deal: Buy one annual membership, get one free - CNET

  22-04-2020 18:59
  
  One for you, one for Mom?
  
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• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max account for 66% of all US iPhone sales

  22-04-2020 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), today released analysis of the results from its research on Apple for calendar first quarter 2020 that ended March 29, 2020. CIRP finds that Apple’s new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max models accounted for 66% of US iPhone sales during Q120. iPhone 11 alone accounted for 37% of US iPhone sales during the quarter.
  iPhone Models US Sales Mix, Q119 vs. Q120“iPhone 11 is the dominant model in the lineup,” said Josh Low
  
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• Earth Day 2020: 'We desperately need hope now,' Jane Goodall says - CNET

  22-04-2020 18:44
  
  The famed activist, subject of a new National Geographic documentary, also talks about the connection between coronavirus and humans' disregard for nature.
  
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• 2020 iPhone SE: Everything you need to know about Apple’s low-cost iPhone

  22-04-2020 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After over a year of rumors, Apple has finally announced its new low-cost iPhone. The 2020 iPhone SE, also previously referred to as the iPhone 9 and iPhone SE 2, is now available. Here’s everything you need to know about it.more…
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• Lyrid meteor shower, the best night sky show for months, is peaking now - CNET

  22-04-2020 18:33
  
  Catch a potential shooting star extravaganza. You probably don't have anywhere else to go.
  
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• The internet's best waffle maker hacks, ranked - CNET

  22-04-2020 18:30
  
  Pizza waffles? Cinnamon roll waffles? Uh, totwaffles? We tested it all and we have some thoughts.
  
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• Magic Leap announces layoffs due to COVID-19 and enterprise transition - CNET

  22-04-2020 18:29
  
  The augmented reality hardware company is making big cuts.
  
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• Mail app on iPhone may be vulnerable to email hack, report says - CNET

  22-04-2020 18:21
  
  Apple has reportedly patched the issue in the latest beta version of iOS.
  
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• Report: iPhone Mail app zero-day exploits found in the wild, Apple has fix coming in next public iOS release

  22-04-2020 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new potentially serious software vulnerability has been discovered in iOS 13 that works via the default Mail app on iPhone and iPad. The security group ZecOps (via Motherboard) says that one of the two vulnerabilities is a zero-click exploit (no user interaction needed) that can be performed remotely.more…
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• Samsung offers free smartphone repairs to first responders - CNET

  22-04-2020 18:14
  
  Discounts on new devices are also available.
  
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