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• ESPN Plus monthly plan increasing to $6, report says - CNET

  07-08-2020 23:56
  
  Existing subscribers will reportedly continue to pay $4.99 a month for a year.
  
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• ESPN Plus monthly plan increasing to $6 - CNET

  07-08-2020 23:56
  
  Existing subscribers will continue to pay $4.99 a month for a year.
  
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• Only Apple TV box works with HBO Max and Peacock

  07-08-2020 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV primarily competes against the Amazon Fire Stick and Roku’s range of streaming sticks. But now, with the debuts of HBO Max and NBC’s Peacock, Apple TV has become the best option for U.S. consumers – in fact, the only option for those who want HBO Max and/or Peacock – due to contractual disputes between HBO Max and Peacock with Amazon and Roku.
  Apple’s current Apple TV 4K and its Siri Remote
  Benjamin Mayo for 9to5Mac:HBO Max and Peacock cannot agree on terms
  
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• Cadillac Lyriq pricing to start under $75,000 - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 23:07
  
  The ballpark MSRP for GM's forthcoming electric SUV suggests it will be more of a Tesla Model X competitor than a Model Y rival.
  
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• Safari iOS 14 Guide: Privacy Report, Built-In Translation, Compromised Password Alerts and More

  07-08-2020 23:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple introduces improvements for almost all of the built-in apps with each new iteration of iOS, and iOS 14 is no exception. For Safari, Apple has added some useful new features like built-in translation and a Privacy Report that provides a rundown on all of the trackers that Safari is blocking.
  This guide includes all of the new features and tweaks you'll find in Safari 14 for iPhone and iPad.Speed and Performance Improvements
  According to Apple, Safari in ‌iOS 14‌ features a "blazin
  
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• Best deal ever: Get the Eero 3-piece mesh router plus two Amazon Echos for $200 - CNET

  07-08-2020 22:36
  
  It's better than you think: You get an Echo Show 5 and an Echo Dot along with Wi-Fi coverage of your whole house.
  
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• iOS 14: How to translate websites on iPhone and iPad

  07-08-2020 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the less flashy but valuable upgrades that arrives with Safari this year is built-in translation. Follow along for a look at how to translate websites on iPhone and iPad in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14.more…
  The post iOS 14: How to translate websites on iPhone and iPad appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Prince Harry calls for social media reform, compares misinformation to lead poisoning - CNET

  07-08-2020 22:27
  
  In a new editorial, the Duke of Sussex calls on social media platforms, policy makers and advertisers to do more to combat online hate and misinformation.
  
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• DC FanDome: Everything we know about DC's free virtual fan convention - CNET

  07-08-2020 22:03
  
  Get ready for sneak peeks at the Snyder Cut of Justice League, The Suicide Squad, The Batman and more.
  
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• Most TikTok users don't want to switch to a rival app, survey says - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:59
  
  Eighty-three percent of users surveyed aren't concerned enough about potential privacy concerns to delete the app.
  
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• Most TikTok users don't want to swap apps to its competitors, survey says - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:59
  
  83% of people surveyed aren't concerned enough about potential privacy concerns to delete the app.
  
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• Save $60 on the versatile Yoga Smart Tab Android tablet - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:51
  
  It's a tablet, it's an entertainment center, it's a smart display and it costs just $190 (or $177 with cash back).
  
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• President Trump’s WeChat ban could impact iPhone sales in China

  07-08-2020 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump’s order banning U.S. companies from doing business with Chinese messaging app WeChat could impact Apple’s iPhone sales in China.
  WeChat on iPhone
  The order would block all transactions involving WeChat, which would prohibit Apple from distributing WeChat, an app that’s currently central to digital life in China, to mobile devices through its App Store.
  Gerrit De Vynck for Bloomberg News:It’s the go-to app for a billion people for shopping, paym
  
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• NASA ditching insensitive nicknames for cosmic objects - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:10
  
  NASA reconsiders unofficial names given to galaxies and nebulae, such as "Eskimo Nebula," as it works to be more inclusive.
  
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• Tested: Satechi Trio Wireless offers a sleek and pricey home for your devices

  07-08-2020 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  You’re reading Tested with 9to5Toys, where we explore everyday tech essentials that make life a bit easier. Browse through our entire guide for all of the latest reviews and sound off in the comments below if there’s something you’d like to see featured.
  Remember AirPower? Yeah, me either. But anyways, Satechi is out recently with its new Trio Wireless Charging Pad, a 3-in-1 power solution for your Apple gear. Its sleek design arrives with dedicated spots to pow
  
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• Chiwetel Ejiofor on his work with the Benedicts of Marvel's Doctor Strange - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:00
  
  The Oscar-nominated actor from 12 Years a Slave, Children of Men, The Martian and Kinky Boots is my guest on the I'm So Obsessed podcast.
  
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• Star Trek comedy Lower Deck's No. 1 rule: Don't make fun of Star Trek - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:53
  
  Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan talks Trek and the mind-bending challenges of his other job, Rick and Morty.
  
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• Oregon EV shop swapped a Tesla heart into Johnny Cash's old Rolls-Royce - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 20:38
  
  They swapped it one piece at a time, but it definitely cost more than a dime.
  
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• An Oregon EV shop gave Johnny Cash's old Rolls-Royce a Tesla transplant - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 20:38
  
  A Model S 75 gave up its guts, one piece at a time, to keep the old Roller alive.
  
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• HBO's Lovecraft Country review: Racial commentary meets witches and vampires - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:35
  
  Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams produced the rich new HBO drama series, and it shows.
  
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• Apple Arcade: 'Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows' is now available

  07-08-2020 20:27 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app purchases and ads. If all goes well, it could elevate the perception of mobile gaming in general.Got questions? We've got plenty of answers. Updated 08/07/20: AddedGame of Thrones: Tale of Crows to the list of available games.  To read thi
  
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• Hulu's discounted annual plan makes a great deal even better - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:23
  
  Get two months of ad-supported streaming free when you pay for a year.
  
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• Hackers flood Reddit communities with pro-Trump posts - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:23
  
  Dozens of Reddit communities were forcibly flooded with pro-Trump content Friday morning. Reddit is blaming compromised moderator accounts.
  
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• Hackers flood dozens of Reddit communities with pro-Trump posts - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:23
  
  Dozens of Reddit communities were forcibly flooded with pro-Trump content Friday morning. Reddit is blaming compromised moderator accounts.
  
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• Freaky 'hell ant' found frozen in 99-million-year-old amber with bug in its maw - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:21
  
  "Deadly, scythe-like mandibles" would be a great heavy metal band name.
  
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• Howard review: Movie offers powerful look at Disney music legend stolen by AIDS - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:14
  
  A touching Disney Plus documentary follows the life of Howard Ashman, the songwriter for Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Aladdin.
  
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• BMW eDrive Zones can change your plug-in hybrid's mode using GPS - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 20:09
  
  It'll help drivers stay as efficient as possible in low-emission zones.
  
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• SpaceX launches first batch of Starlink satellites wearing sun visors - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:04
  
  SpaceX sends its next big batch of Starlink satellites into space and these ones are equipped with shades to reduce their brightness.
  
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• Intel hacked, stolen chip data released in 20GB dump

  07-08-2020 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Intel has been hacked and the hacker has released 20GB of stolen confidential chip engineering data, potentially leading to new zero-day threats for users across multiple platforms.
  Wesley Hilliard for AppleInsider:The hacker linked to a post on secret messaging platform, Telegram, detailing the contents of the leak and a Mega file attached at the bottom… Billing it as “Intel exconfidential Lake,” the hacker claims the data has not been published anywhere and much of the infor
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Blue Light Screen Protector for Mac or iPad From Ocushield

  07-08-2020 20:01 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Ocushield to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Blue Light Screen Protector for the Mac or the iPad.
  Ocushield makes a range of anti blue light screen protectors for smartphones, tablets, monitors, and Macs, all of which are designed to cut down on exposure to blue light, which can be harmful to eye health and sleep quality.Most people are familiar with the effects of blue light, which is put off by all of the displays that we spend time look
  
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• The best espresso machine for 2020: Cuisinart, Breville, Mr. Coffee and more - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:58
  
  In the market for new espresso machine? We've gathered a group of espresso machines from brands like Breville, Cuisinart, Mr. Coffee and others to find out which is best.
  
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• Phew! Newly discovered asteroid isn't an Earth-smacking threat after all - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:52
  
  We won't even have to duck when asteroid 2020 NK1 comes in for its closest approach.
  
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• Apple Arcade updates six games for you to play this weekend - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:47
  
  Check out the new updates Friday.
  
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• Apple Arcade Gains 'Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows'

  07-08-2020 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple regularly adds new games to its Apple Arcade gaming service, and this week's new title is "Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows," which is described as a real time idle game, where time passes even when you're not playing.
  Players take on the role of a member of the Night's Watch, guarding Westeros from the horrors beyond the Wall. Players will send out expeditions beyond the Wall and into the North, and the expeditions will continue while the game is closed.Notifications will let players know i
  
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• Review: Nanoleaf's $200 HomeKit-Enabled Hexagons Paint Your Walls With Color

  07-08-2020 19:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Nanoleaf has been making wall-mounted HomeKit-connected lights since 2017 with the launch of the triangle-shaped Light Panels, which were followed by 2018's square-shaped Canvas panels.
  Nanoleaf in 2020 is launching its next-generation lighting product, the Nanoleaf Shapes, with the first option being new Hexagon Light Panels. As the name suggests, the Hexagon panels are six-sided panels shaped like a hexagon. The Nanoleaf Shapes line will eventually feature different panel shapes that can be li
  
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• Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal's streaming service - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:14
  
  NBCUniversal's streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more if you pay. But you still can't stream it on a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Apple and T-Mobile team to offer up to 1 million discount iPads for distance learning in California

  07-08-2020 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that the California Department of Education (CDE) is collaborating closely with Apple and T-Mobile to connect up to 1 million students in need as most schools across California expect to begin the next school year in distance learning due to COVID-19 restrictions.
  Apple and T-Mobile team to offer up to 1 million discount iPads for distance learning in California
  At a time when schools have experienced a shortage
  
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• Disney Plus' Mulan release: Everything we know (and don't) - CNET

  07-08-2020 18:55
  
  Disney is finally sticking with a Mulan release date -- $30 will unlock the live-action movie on Disney Plus Sept. 4, when it'll also hit some theaters. Here's everything we know (and still don't).
  
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• New Kia Sonet SUV is somehow even smaller than Seltos - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:38
  
  And its size is about as small as its chances of a US debut, but never give up hope.
  
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• Tesla is hiring in Austin, Texas to build its new Gigafactory - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:37
  
  The automaker needs people with expertise in the fields of construction, engineering and human resources.
  
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• Cadillac Lyriq EV: GM reveals all-electric luxury SUV to compete with Tesla Model X and Y - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:33
  
  The Lyriq is the first vehicle built on General Motors' new electric architecture.
  
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• Marvel's Avengers game hands-on: Plenty of potential for epic Ms. Marvel adventure - CNET

  07-08-2020 18:31
  
  The side missions in the multiplayer-centric superhero game's beta left me a little cold, but I'm hopeful for its future. You can try it out free from Friday.
  
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• Apple pledges to support Beirut relief efforts after massive explosion

  07-08-2020 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  After the worst single explosion to strike Lebanon — a country whose history is filled with destruction from a 1975-1990 civil war, conflicts with Israel, and periodic terrorist attacks — Apple has pledged to help the stricken area.
  A 2,750-ton cargo of ammonium nitrate, a component of fertilizer that is potentially explosive, had been stored at the port since it was confiscated from a Russian-owned Moldovan-flagged cargo ship, the MV Rhosus in 2013, and on Tuesday it is believed to
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: eufy’s new indoor cameras support HomeKit Secure Video for under $50

  07-08-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  After years of not much news around HomeKit cameras, it seems like we’re getting new cameras regularly now, and it’s great to see the products begin to finally mature. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been testing the new eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam Pan and Tilt camera. I also have been testing the eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam and recommend you check out Chance Miller’s review of the product as well to decide which one is best for you. more…
  The post HomeKit Week
  
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• 2021 Acura TLX packs an ear-pleasing ELS audio system - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:00
  
  Acura's new 2021 TLX has sharp new styling and an audio system that rewards high-quality files.
  
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• Bernie Sanders pushes tax that'd cost Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg billions - CNET

  07-08-2020 17:58
  
  Several Democratic senators want to hit billionaires with a onetime 60% tax on wealth gains made during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Bernie Sanders pushes tax that'd cost Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg billions - CNET

  07-08-2020 17:58
  
  Democrats want to hit billionaires with a one-time 60% tax on wealth gains made during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• The best smart home devices that aren't made by Google or Amazon - CNET

  07-08-2020 17:57
  
  We took Amazon and Google out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home products are out there.
  
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• Friday deals: iPads from $400, latest iMacs up to $150 off, more

  07-08-2020 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include iPad deals from $400, plus Apple’s new iMacs are discounted, and you can save big on CarPlay receivers. Hit the jump for all of our top picks in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  The post Friday deals: iPads from $400, latest iMacs up to $150 off, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Windows-down driving dramatically increases exposure to air pollution - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 17:42
  
  This is just another example of how being poor can be really bad for your health.
  
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