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• Apple releases macOS 10.15.6 update

  15-07-2020 23:45 via macworld.com
  
  In conjunction with the announcement of new Apple News features, Apple on Wednesday released macOS 10.15.6 Catalina, an update to the Mac operating system.The News app now has support for a new curated local news section in the Today feed. Currently, only five regions are covered: the Bay Area, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. If you subscribe to Apple News+, you’ll find that Apple has added more local newspapers. The Apple News daily newsletter is also “personaliz
  
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• Apple, Elon Musk, Obama and more are tweeting out a Bitcoin scam - CNET

  15-07-2020 23:43
  
  Cryptocurrency scammers are apparently hacking verified Twitter accounts and posting links seeking fraudulent Bitcoin payments.
  
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• Apple’s official Twitter account hacked by Bitcoin scammers

  15-07-2020 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s Twitter account has been breached by Bitcoin scammers who have also hacked the Twitter accounts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, and more.
  Apple’s Twitter account has been breached by bitcoin scammers
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Apple users should be careful not to believe the fake tweet, which is a scam to collect bitcoin. Twitter has been deleting the fake tweets, but the scammers who have breached the accounts have been repeatedly post
  
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• NBC Peacock: How to watch free on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, what’s available, how to cancel

  15-07-2020 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The latest major streaming service has landed with NBC’s Peacock now available to everyone. Read along with our full guide on how to watch Peacock free on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and the web, what’s available on the service, what you get with the paid plans, how to cancel, and more.more…
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• Scientists fit beetles with tiny camera backpacks that reveal insect secrets - CNET

  15-07-2020 23:26
  
  A GoPro for creepy-crawlies puts scientists at the insects' eye level.
  
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• Best meal delivery kits for 2020: Sun Basket, Blue Apron and more - CNET

  15-07-2020 23:23
  
  These convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they're more useful than ever.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco: Pricing, trims, specs, release date and more - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 23:22
  
  Here's all the meaty bits you need to know about Ford's amazing new Jeep Wrangler fighter.
  
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• Apple News launches new audio features, expands local news offerings for readers

  15-07-2020 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is introducing several new features for Apple News and Apple News+, including audio stories of some of the best feature stories from Apple News+, a daily audio news briefing hosted by Apple News editors, and curated local news collections beginning in five cities and regions and expanding to more areas in the future. Apple News is also adding more top local and regional news outlets for readers and subscribers, including The Charlotte Observer, the Miami Herald, and The News & Observer
  
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• Apple’s official Twitter account hacked in widespread cryptocurrency scam

  15-07-2020 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s official Twitter account has been hacked this afternoon as part of a wide-ranging Twitter compromise. The official @Apple account is one of many high-profile accounts to have been hacked this afternoon as part of the Bitcoin scheme.
  Update: Twitter appears to have disabled the ability for verified accounts to tweet in wake of this compromise.
  Update: Twitter has restored tweeting power to verified accounts as of 8:40 p.m. ET on 6/15more…
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• 2021 Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: Comparing specs - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 23:03
  
  After 25 years, Ford is back with a hardcore SUV to take on Jeep's iconic Wrangler. Let's dig into the numbers, because it's game on.
  
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• Apple's Twitter Account Hacked by Bitcoin Scammers

  15-07-2020 23:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's Twitter account has been breached by bitcoin scammers who have also hacked the Twitter accounts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, and more.Apple users should be careful not to believe the fake tweet, which is a scam to collect bitcoin. Twitter has been deleting the fake tweets, but the scammers who have breached the accounts have been repeatedly posting them.
  The tweet that was posted on the Apple Twitter account has since been deleted. Given the nu
  
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• Win a bug-out bag complete emergency kit* - CNET

  15-07-2020 23:00
  
  This full-size emergency kit includes seven days of food and water, a radio, a personal water filter and much more. *Open to residents of the US and Puerto Rico only.
  
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• Apple Expanding AppleCare+ Monthly Payments to Canada, Australia and Japan

  15-07-2020 23:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is expanding AppleCare+ monthly payment options to Canada, Australia, and Japan, allowing customers in these countries to pay for ‌AppleCare‌+ for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches on a monthly basis.
  The online Apple Stores in Canada, Australia, and Japan aren't yet providing monthly payment options when checking out after new device purchases, but an AppleCare+ support document confirms the feature is rolling out.In the United States, Australia, Canada, and Japan, when you purc
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco: 5 clever features that trump Jeep's Wrangler - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 22:52
  
  Ford's new Bronco SUV is both seriously stout and very clever. To beat Jeep's iconic Wrangler, it's going to need to be.
  
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• Get these surprisingly awesome noise-canceling headphones for just $20 (Update: Expired) - CNET

  15-07-2020 22:47
  
  A Cheapskate favorite, the Mpow H19 IPO is marked down from $47 for a limited time.
  
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• Get these surprisingly awesome noise-canceling headphones for just $20 - CNET

  15-07-2020 22:47
  
  A Cheapskate favorite, the Mpow H19 IPO is marked down from $47 for a limited time.
  
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• Here's why your hand sanitizer stinks - CNET

  15-07-2020 22:35
  
  The coronavirus pandemic has led to a flood of new hand sanitizer brands, but some don't smell very pleasant.
  
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• Peacock unanswered questions: Amazon, Roku, 4K, profiles, downloads and more - CNET

  15-07-2020 22:30
  
  Peacock is here, but not all the features are ready on Day 1. Here's what we're still missing.
  
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• Subaru and Lexus buyers are most loyal to brands, J.D. Power study says - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 22:10
  
  The latest Automotive Brand Loyalty Study shows it's becoming tougher for brands to coax buyers away from their rivals.
  
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• Peacock's Android app is live, Google Play Store snafu hid it from searches - CNET

  15-07-2020 22:07
  
  Peacock's Android app was live, but it was missing from Google Play Store search for hours, complicating Peacock's rollout with a major promo partner.
  
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• Try out the new Apple News+ audio stories and regional newspapers with four months free

  15-07-2020 22:02 via macworld.com
  
  Apple News+ might be the least compelling of Apple’s services, but a new update revealed on Wednesday might make it a little more enticing to users who haven’t yet given it a shot. And if not, maybe four months free will convince people to try it.Apple announced several changes to News and News+, with new audio stories leading the way. Subscribers will get access to “about 20 audio stories a week” from some of Apple News+’s biggest publishers, including Sports Illu
  
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• Get a $35 Totallee phone case for free, no strings attached -- just pay shipping - CNET

  15-07-2020 22:02
  
  For a very limited time, Totallee is giving away phone cases for an assortment of iPhone X, Pixel 3 and Galaxy phones.
  
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• Get a $35 Totallee phone case for free -- just pay shipping - CNET

  15-07-2020 22:02
  
  For a limited time, Totallee is giving away phone cases for an assortment of iPhone X, Pixel 3 and Galaxy phones.
  
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• Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.6

  15-07-2020 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released macOS Catalina 10.15.6 introduces local news in your Today feed in Apple News and improves the security and reliability of your Mac.
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  • Local news in your Today feed provides extensive coverage of San Francisco, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Houston, and New York City• More stories available from local news providers with a subscription to Apple News+• Your daily newsletter from Apple News can now be personalized with stories that reflect your inte
  
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• iOS 13.6 brings FaceTime support to iPhone owners in the United Arab Emirates

  15-07-2020 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For many years, FaceTime has been blocked in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to local telecom restrictions. With today’s release of iOS 13.6, however, this restriction appears to have been lifted, at least partially.more…
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• iOS 13.6 Enables FaceTime in the United Arab Emirates [Update: With Region Change]

  15-07-2020 21:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's iOS 13.6 update, released today, appears to enable FaceTime in the United Arab Emirates, a country where the ‌FaceTime‌ app was previously unavailable for use.
  According to MacMagazine and multiple Twitter users, the ‌FaceTime‌ feature is accessible after installing the iOS 13.6 update. Apple did not mention the update in the iOS 13.6 release notes, and support documents haven't been updated as of yet.iOS 13.6 is out and it’s official... FACETIME IS AVAILABLE IN
  
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• From The Godfather to Rocky, Talia Shire has things to teach the new generation - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:52
  
  For our I'm So Obsessed podcast, the legendary actress talks about her work on iconic movies, her latest film "Working Man," the joy of seeing her 1980s BMX bike cult classic "Rad" re-released and why she still prefers DOS-based computers.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Apple picks up the film 'Palmer' starring Justin Timberlake

  15-07-2020 21:51 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.Though the service has been available less than a year and and doesn't yet have a lot of shows or films available, there’s a lot in the works. This is a list of all the Apple TV+ content we know of so far, along with details about prominent stars, directors, producers, and re
  
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• Best MacBook for 2020: MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:45
  
  The MacBook line offers three distinct choices, the 13-inch Air, 13-inch Pro and 16-inch Pro. Let's break them down.
  
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• Huawei employees hit with US visa restrictions - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:39
  
  The rules are due to human rights abuses, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says.
  
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• iOS and iPadOS 13.6 is released with Car Key, Apple News+ audio, and automatic updates control

  15-07-2020 21:38 via macworld.com
  
  In addition to releasing important security updates for all its operating systems on June 1, Apple released the first beta of iOS and iPadOS 13.5.5. A week later, the second beta was released, along with a new version number—it has now been updated to iOS and iPadOS 13.6, signifying more significant new features.Update 07/15/20: Apple has made the final release of iOS 13.6 available to everyone.What’s new in iOS 13.6
  Audio News+
  Apple News+ includes professionally narrated
  
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• Amazon extends work from home policy through 2020 - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:35
  
  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Amazon is planning to keep its employees home until January.
  
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• Apple Releases Safari 14 Beta for Developers and Some AppleSeed Testers

  15-07-2020 21:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this week provided a Safari 14 beta to developers and some of its AppleSeed testers, a program that is separate from the public beta and is offered on an invite-only basis.
  Safari 14 is the new version of Safari that's included with macOS Big Sur. It introduces customization options that let people choose wallpapers and start page options, plus it is faster and more power efficient.Eingeladen, um Safari 14 zu testen. Sehr gerne! pic.twitter.com/MvZubhm2cJ— OS-Privacy (@OS_Privacy) Ju
  
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• Google's Gmail redesign takes aim at Slack, Microsoft Teams - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:30
  
  The search giant wants people to work on projects, chat and swap files without leaving the app.
  
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• Google aims to compete with Slack and Microsoft with Gmail redesign - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:30
  
  The search giant wants people to work on projects, chat and swap files without leaving the app.
  
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• Disney Plus Prop Culture host Dan Lanigan's holy grail is Harrison Ford's Blade Runner coat - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:11
  
  On this episode of the I'm So Obsessed podcast, Lanigan talks about the Disney Archives prop warehouse, owning a Jack Skellington puppet and working with action star Dolph Lundgren.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a small but mighty off-road SUV - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 21:11
  
  While the so-called "Baby Bronco" shares a lot with Ford's Escape, you'd never know it. The Sport promises legit off-road chops for outdoor adventurers.
  
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• Verizon told to discontinue ads about 5G availability and speed claims - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:07
  
  The ads implied wider coverage than is available, according to an investigation by one of the industry's self-regulating bodies.
  
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• The best video doorbell camera of 2020 - CNET

  15-07-2020 21:07
  
  Are you looking for a new smart doorbell? Start here.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco's Sasquatch package is automatic only - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 21:03
  
  But the automaker is open to feedback and could offer it with the manual transmission as well.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations, delays, changes: Rose Parade, Super Nintendo World and more - CNET

  15-07-2020 20:59
  
  Tech conferences, movies, music fests, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Samsung lays out its plans for 6G (yes, 6G) - CNET

  15-07-2020 20:53
  
  5G isn't here yet, but that isn't stopping Samsung from looking ahead to the next, next-generation of mobile connectivity.
  
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• Justin Timberlake Film 'Palmer' Coming to Apple TV+

  15-07-2020 20:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has inked a deal for "Palmer," an upcoming football movie that stars actor Justin Timberlake, with the movie now set to premiere on Apple TV+.
  "Palmer" follows former football phenomenon Eddie Palmer (played by Timberlake) who returns to his hometown to get his life back on track after a stint in prison. Back at home, Palmer faces lingering conflicts from his past as he looks after a young boy who has been abandoned by his mother.Along with Justin Timberlake, "Palmer" stars Juno Temple, Ju
  
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• Peacock won't stream on Roku or Amazon Fire TV, entrenching a battle line - CNET

  15-07-2020 20:45
  
  NBC's streaming service launched Wednesday with support for top devices -- except the two that rule TV streaming. Peacock says Roku and Amazon should "do right by their users."
  
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• The merged FCA and PSA Groupe will henceforth be known as Stellantis - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 20:36
  
  It's a weird name, sure, but when you're going to be as big as the post-merger company, you can call yourself whatever you want.
  
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• Merged FCA and PSA to be known as Stellantis - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 20:36
  
  It's a weird name, sure, but when you're going to be as big as this post-merger company, you can call yourself whatever you want.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 6.2.8, supports digital car keys, delivers ECG to more countries

  15-07-2020 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released watchOS 6.2.8 which includes new features and improvements:
  watchOS 6’s Meridian face• Adds support for digital car keys for Apple Watch Series 5
  • ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later now available in Bahrain, Brazil, and South Africa
  • Irregular heart rhythm notifications now available in Bahrain, Brazil, and South Africa
  Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
  For information on the security conte
  
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• How Ford Bronco designers screwed up this SUV in the best possible way - Roadshow

  15-07-2020 20:30
  
  The chief designer for Ford's 2021 Bronco says his favorite feature about the SUV is a modest piece of hardware.
  
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• 4 true wireless earbuds under $40 worth buying - CNET

  15-07-2020 20:28
  
  A growing number of dirt-cheap true wireless earbuds available. Here are the current best of the bunch.
  
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• Tax Day 2020: These states don't require you to file a tax return but there's a catch - CNET

  15-07-2020 20:27
  
  Federal taxes are due today, July 15, but so are state taxes. Find out if you'll need to do some extra paperwork for this tax season.
  
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