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• Disney Plus hits 60.5 million subscribers, helped by Hamilton bump - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:58
  
  Adding Hulu and ESPN Plus, Disney's streaming services have more than 100 million subscribers combined.
  
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• HBO Room 104 creator Mark Duplass says Dave Bautista's performance is beautiful - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:35
  
  Duplass also received an Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of Charles "Chip" Black in The Talk Show on Apple TV Plus.
  
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• Jurassic World 3 resumes filming after coronavirus shutdown - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:32
  
  Dominion is back in action.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 is fastest-selling used car, Chevy Trailblazer hottest new car - Roadshow

  04-08-2020 23:30
  
  A new study looked at which cars moved the quickest in the past few months, with some interesting results.
  
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• Disney to release Mulan online via Disney Plus on Sept. 4, for $30 in US - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:30
  
  It'll cost roughly the same amount in other countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and a number of countries in Western Europe.
  
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• UK agrees to redesign 'racist' algorithm that decides visa applications - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:14
  
  It's a win for campaigners challenging Home Office use of the algorithm, which for the past five years has been helping decide whether people are granted visas.
  
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• Coraline is 11 years old. Celebrate by buying stop-motion classic movies for 43% off - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:14
  
  Laika Studios has made five beautiful stop-motion films. You can get the for $8 each right now.
  
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• Coraline is 11 years old: Celebrate by buying classic stop-motion movies for 43% off - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:14
  
  Laika Studios has made five beautiful stop-motion films. You can get them for $8 each.
  
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• iOS 14 adds domain-bound codes to make SMS one-time passcodes more secure

  04-08-2020 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this year, Apple’s WebKit team proposed a change to the format of SMS one-time passcodes to make two-factor authentication more secure. Apple confirmed today that developers can already implement these changes with iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur.more…
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• Walmart pushes back launch of Amazon Prime rival, report says - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:07
  
  The retail giant's subscription service was reportedly slated to launch last month.
  
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• Disney will release Mulan online starting Sept. 4, costing $30 in US - CNET

  04-08-2020 23:00
  
  It'll cost roughly the same amount in other countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and a number of countries in Western Europe.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover marks 8 years on Mars with 'Spaghetti Western' view - CNET

  04-08-2020 22:53
  
  The first movie filmed on Mars should some day be an ode to Sergio Leone.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor stands tall in spy shots - Roadshow

  04-08-2020 22:51
  
  And we get a look at the new suspension underneath.
  
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• Google Doodle urges you to wear a face mask to save lives - CNET

  04-08-2020 22:47
  
  The familiar logo's letters don masks and then socially distance.
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Big Sur to Developers

  04-08-2020 22:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of the upcoming macOS Big Sur update to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after releasing the third beta and over a month after the new update was unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
  The macOS Big Sur beta can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center and once the appropriate profile is installed, subsequent betas will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences.macOS Big Sur introduces a refreshed desig
  
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• Apple releases macOS 11 Big Sur beta 4 to developers, public beta still ‘coming soon’

  04-08-2020 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The beta testing process for macOS 11 Big Sur continues today with the release of the fourth developer beta. Today’s update to macOS Big Sur beta 4 brings additional tweaks and improvements to the new features coming to all Mac users this fall.more…
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• Best TV streaming service for cord cutters: Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube TV and more - CNET

  04-08-2020 22:35
  
  Now is the perfect time to ditch your cable company but keep live news and other channels. Here are our favorite options for the best live TV streaming services.
  
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• 9 ideas to help you virtually date while social distancing - CNET

  04-08-2020 22:33
  
  This week on Love Syncs: You can still date from a distance. Here's how to get to know someone when you're stuck in quarantine.
  
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• Disney+ Now Has 57.5 Million Paid Subscribers

  04-08-2020 22:31 via macrumors.com
  
  Disney's streaming television and movie service Disney+ boasts 57.5 million paid subscribers worldwide as of June 27, up three million from the 54.5 million subscribers it had in May 2020.
  By early 2020, Disney+ had already hit 50 million subscribers, marking impressive growth since it launched in November. When Disney+ launched, Disney estimated that it would see 60 to 90 million subscribers worldwide by the end of 2024, but the company is already well on its way to hitting the lower end of tha
  
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• This $12 iPhone case looks like a Game Boy and really plays 36 games - CNET

  04-08-2020 22:26
  
  Look at it this way: This case costs less than a lot of cases that don't play any games at all.
  
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• Apple Maps Gains Look Around in Some Japanese Cities

  04-08-2020 22:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Look Around, an Apple Maps feature introduced in iOS 13, has today rolled out in some cities in Japan, allowing for a close-up street-level view of various locations and landmarks. Look Around is available in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya.
  The new feature was noticed by Ata Distance, who also says some areas like Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine now feature the ‌Apple Maps‌ 2.0 data with more information.Apple introduced Look Around with ‌iOS 13‌, but it has been limited to a h
  
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• Disney Plus hits 57.5 million subscribers - CNET

  04-08-2020 22:11
  
  Disney Plus has been growing during the coronavirus pandemic, but big questions hang over the fates of its Marvel live-action series and theatrical movies like Mulan.
  
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• Apple teams with UCLA on major mental health study using iPhone and Apple Watch

  04-08-2020 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UCLA has launched a major new study, sponsored by and in collaboration with Apple, designed to help revolutionize detection and treatment of depression.
  Apple WatchThe three-year study, which begins this week, was co-designed by researchers at UCLA and Apple to obtain objective measures of factors such as sleep, physical activity, heart rate and daily routines to illuminate the relationship between these factors and symptoms of depression and anxiety.
  The research will utilize Apple technology i
  
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• Ewan McGregor's Long Way Up features Rivian R1T electric truck, debuts Sept. 18 - Roadshow

  04-08-2020 21:31
  
  The Apple TV Plus series will see the Hollywood star and his longtime pal Charley Boorman traversing South and Central America on Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorbikes supported by Rivian trucks.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 reportedly leaked in AT&T promo video - CNET

  04-08-2020 21:23
  
  The video gives a sneak peek at the upcoming Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.
  
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• Review: Google Pixel 4A officially has the best camera for the money - CNET

  04-08-2020 21:22
  
  The Pixel 4A raises the bar for how good a budget phone's camera can be.
  
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• New SpaceX Starship fails to fire, but the Mars rocket has more chances - CNET

  04-08-2020 21:20
  
  The headless rocket known as SN5 didn't light up Monday or Tuesday morning, but Elon Musk and SpaceX will give it a go again soon.
  
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• The Boys full trailer for season 2 promises more violent delights - CNET

  04-08-2020 21:13
  
  The Supes are back for another season of Amazon's not-so-family-friendly superhero show.
  
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• Apple teams up with UCLA on mental health study using Apple Watch, iPhone, and Beddit sleep tracker

  04-08-2020 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple and UCLA are teaming up on a new three-year study to understand how factors including sleep, physical activity, heart rate, and daily routines can play a role in depression and anxiety. As first reported by CNBC, UCLA will use data collected by iPhone, Apple Watch, and the Beddit sleep tracker. The study begins this week.more…
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• Apple denies reported interest in acquiring TikTok

  04-08-2020 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has denied interest in acquiring TikTok after an Axios story from earlier Tuesday reportedthat Apple was looking into a potential deal. The Trump administration has threatened to ban TikTok from the U.S. due to national security concerns about Chinese parent company ByteDance.
  President Trump has givenMicrosoft 45 days to buy TikTok’s U.S. business before banning the app.
  Microsoft on Sunday confirmed that U.S. President Trump and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella have discussed Microsoft
  
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• The best 3D printer for beginners and budget creators to buy for 2020 - CNET

  04-08-2020 20:43
  
  Fire up the 3D printer and even print your own face masks and other pandemic accessories.
  
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• Best indoor bike trainers for 2020: Tacx, Wahoo, Saris and more compared - CNET

  04-08-2020 20:42
  
  I narrowed down the options to help you step up your cycling game without leaving the house.
  
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• Best gaming phone for 2020: Razer 2, Asus ROG, Xiaomi Black Shark and Nubia Red Magic Mars compared - CNET

  04-08-2020 20:39
  
  We tested four phones specifically designed for smartphone gaming to see which one is truly the best.
  
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• Apple and UCLA Launch Depression and Anxiety Study

  04-08-2020 20:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is teaming up with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to launch a three-year study to understand how sleep, physical activity, heart rate, and daily routine can impact anxiety and depression (via CNBC).
  Kicking off this week, the study was co-designed by researchers at UCLA and Apple, and it will utilize the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Beddit sleep tracker that Apple owns and sells. UCLA and Apple hope the study will "revolutionize detection and treatment of depression."Connecti
  
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• Honda recalls 1.6 million Pilot, Passport and Odyssey vehicles - Roadshow

  04-08-2020 20:34
  
  Four different recalls cover the two SUVs and the minivan, for reasons ranging from bad software to power sliding doors that won't open.
  
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• Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow; Greg Joswiak promoted to Sr. VP of Worldwide Marketing

  04-08-2020 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today announced that Phil Schiller will become an Apple Fellow, continuing a storied career that began at Apple in 1987. In this role, which reports to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Schiller will continue to lead the App Store and Apple Events. Greg (Joz) Joswiak, a longtime leader within the Product Marketing organization, will join the executive team as senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
  Phil Schiller becomes an Apple Fellow after a storied career that began in 1987.
  “Phil has hel
  
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• Everything New in iOS 14 Beta 4: Apple TV Widget, Search Improvements, Exposure Notification API and More

  04-08-2020 20:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the fourth developer betas of iOS and iPadOS 14 for testing purposes, tweaking and refining some of the features and design changes included in the update.Changes get smaller and less notable as the beta testing period goes on, but there are still some noteworthy new features in the fourth beta, which we've highlighted below.- Apple TV widget - There's a new ‌Apple TV‌ widget available in the fourth beta.
  - Search improvements - When searching for in-app content or
  
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• NBA restart: How to watch Celtics vs. Heat, Rockets vs. Blazers today without cable - CNET

  04-08-2020 20:13
  
  The NBA restart continues Tuesday with two games each on TNT and NBA TV.
  
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• What’s new in iOS 14 beta 4? New TV app widgets, Exposure Notification API support, more

  04-08-2020 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released the fourth developer betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, bringing additional improvements and changes to the new iPhone and iPad features. iOS 14 beta 4 adds support for the Exposure Notification API, restores 3D Touch functionality, and more. more…
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• Phil Schiller steps into smaller role at Apple - CNET

  04-08-2020 20:06
  
  The longtime head of marketing will become an Apple Fellow but will continue to lead the App Store and Apple events.
  
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• AMD Radeon Pro 5000 Series GPUs will bring big graphics improvements to iMac

  04-08-2020 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, Apple announced updates to the iMac lineup. While there were small bumps to the 21.5 inch iMac and the iMac Pro, most of the love was saved for the 27-inch iMac, which starts at $1799.00. Although the new 10th-generation CPUs, 1080p webcam (finally), and nano-texture display options have stolen the headlines, the new 7 nm AMD Radeon Pro 5000 Series GPU options are a pretty big deal as well.more…
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• Phil Schiller steps up to Apple Fellow, Greg Jozwiak takes over as Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing

  04-08-2020 19:53 via macworld.com
  
  After more than 30 years at Apple, Phil Schiller is transitioning his role from Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing to Apple Fellow. Greg Joswiak will be promoted to fill that position.Phil Schiller has been a mainstay of Apple events for as long as anyone can remember. Apple’s press release quotes him as saying: “I first started at Apple when I was 27, this year I turned 60 and it is time for some planned changes in my life. I’ll keep working here as long as they will have
  
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• Nebula looks like a glowing space butterfly in stunning shot - CNET

  04-08-2020 19:43
  
  The ESO's Very Large Telescope delivers a fresh "cosmic gem."
  
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• Apple's Exposure Notification API Now Available in iOS 14 With Fourth Beta Update

  04-08-2020 19:41 via macrumors.com
  
  As of today, the iOS 14 beta supports the Exposure Notification API, which will let ‌iOS 14‌ users download ‌Exposure Notification‌ and COVID tracking apps in countries where those apps are available.
  ‌Exposure Notification‌ support was added in the fourth beta released this morning, and it is listed as a feature in the update's release notes.‌Exposure Notification‌ was released as an iOS 13.5 update back in May, but the API was not added to ‌iOS 14&z
  
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• How to watch Rangers vs. Hurricanes, Canadiens vs. Penguins, 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs - CNET

  04-08-2020 19:30
  
  Hockey fans can stream all the action live from the NHL bubbles in Canada, no cable TV required.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Beta 4—here's how to get it

  04-08-2020 19:21 via macworld.com
  
  We’ve told you about the many big changes and new features in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, including an awesome new redesign of the home screen with Widgets and the App Library. For the last several years, Apple has made its operating systems available in a public beta, so you can kick the tires and help find bugs before its release in the fall.If you’re interested in running the iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 public beta, here’s how you get it.To read this article in full, please cli
  
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• Apple releases fourth beta of watchOS 7 to developers

  04-08-2020 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alongside the release of iOS 14 beta 4, Apple today has also released watchOS 7 beta 4 to developers. watchOS 7 includes new features such as sleep tracking, new watch face features, fitness improvements, and more.Update: watchOS 7 beta 4 is now rolling out via an over-the-air update to developers. more…
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• Frog eats beetle, beetle escapes alive through frog's butt - CNET

  04-08-2020 19:15
  
  A new study shows how the aquatic beetle Regimbartia attenuata can survive after being gulped down by a frog. Yes, this is the kind of world we live in.
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to Developers

  04-08-2020 19:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 updates to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the third betas and more than a month after unveiling the new software at the WWDC keynote.
  Registered developers can download the betas over the air after installing the proper profile from the Apple Developer Center.‌iOS 14‌ introduces a redesigned Home Screen that supports widgets on iPhone for the first time, plus ‌widgets‌ have been red
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 14 to Developers

  04-08-2020 19:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming tvOS 14 update to developers for testing purposes. Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the new ‌tvOS 14‌ beta comes two weeks after the release of the third beta.
  Registered developers can download the new ‌tvOS 14‌ beta onto the ‌Apple TV‌ through a profile that's installed using Apple's Xcode software.
  ‌tvOS 14‌ introduces Picture in Picture, a feature that lets you watch movies
  
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