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• The Nintendo Switch is back in stock, but probably not for long - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:50
  
  Here are the latest details on where you can buy the red-hot $300 console online.
  
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• Last chance to get Hitman and Shadowrun -- $110 worth of games -- for free - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:46
  
  This week, Epic cues up two A-list games.
  
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• Fortnite players honor Chadwick Boseman at game's new Black Panther statue - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:46
  
  Panther's Prowl is proving to be a quiet place for players to pay tribute to the late actor.
  
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• Strategy Analytics: Apple TV holds 2% market share in streaming video platforms

  02-09-2020 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The global population of TV and video streaming devices has now exceeded 1.1 billion, with Apple TV / tvOS holding 2% share, according to the latest market share analysis from Strategy Analytics’ TV Streaming Platforms service.
  The research, which tracks quarterly deployments of TV and video streaming devices across 27 major countries, finds that Samsung is the leading brand, with 14% of devices in use, followed by Sony (12%), LG (8%), Hisense (5%), TCL (5%) and Amazon (5%). The analysis a
  
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• Watch the trailer for new Netflix series on tragic Challenger explosion - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:29
  
  Teacher Christa McAuliffe and the six other astronauts were lost on that cold January day in 1986.
  
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• Get LG's OLED CX TV -- the gold standard in picture quality -- for the lowest price ever - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:26
  
  It's still crazy expensive, but this $3,750 TV is the best picture quality you can get in 77 inches.
  
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• Apple will continue App Store subscription push with developer offer codes for customers

  02-09-2020 23:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As more apps are switching to subscription models, Apple is reminding developers that they will have access to new App Store subscription offer codes later this year. These codes will allow developers to offer special deals for app subscriptions, including free or discounted prices for auto-renewable subscriptions.more…
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• TikTok sale could be announced soon, report says - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:08
  
  Everyone who isn't Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Snap seems to want a piece of TikTok.
  
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• 2021 Mazda6 looks swanky in Carbon Edition trim - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 22:47
  
  Not much else changes for the sedan, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, so that's nice.
  
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• Appeals court finds NSA's mass metadata collection was unlawful - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:44
  
  Edward Snowden says he's been credited for exposing the activities.
  
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• Ridley Scott unimpressed with Epic’s parody of Apple’s famous ‘1984’ Mac ad

  02-09-2020 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Epic Games launched its manufactured crusade against Apple over App Store developer fees, the Fortnite-makers created a shot-for-shot parody of the famous “1984” Apple Super Bowl commercial directed by Ridley Scott.
  “1984” introduced the Apple Macintosh personal computer. It was conceived by Chiat/Day’s Steve Hayden, Brent Thomas and Lee Clow, produced by New York production company Fairbanks Films, and directed by Ridley Scott. Anya Major performed as the spot
  
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• These are the best deals from Amazon's Samsung Week sale - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:35
  
  There are savings of up to 20% on big items like phones and TVs, plus deals on SSDs, flash drives, chargers and more.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover captures one heck of a dust devil on Mars - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:15
  
  The red planet whipped up a whirlwind for the camera.
  
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• Track self-driving car tests in your area with the latest internet tool - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 22:13
  
  Curious about the locations where autonomous cars are tested? The US Department of Transportation has a new tool for that.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Heat vs. Bucks, Thunder vs. Rockets today - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:09
  
  You can watch Wednesday's two games on ESPN. No cable subscription required.
  
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• Apple updates its Support app with Wallet support for Genius Bar appointments

  02-09-2020 22:08 via macworld.com
  
  Need help with your Apple product? You should start with the Apple Support app. The app offers step-by-step instructions and guides for many common problems and questions. What's more, you can talk to an actual person to help you troubleshoot.You can also make support reservations, including taking your product to the Genius Bar at your nearest Apple Store.The Apple Support app doesn't get much attention (perhaps because it is not pre-installed on iPhones and iPads?), but it's a great resource
  
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• Robert Downey Jr. insists he's done with Marvel and Iron Man, but... - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:03
  
  There's still that possible Black Widow scene, and maybe Ironheart voice work?
  
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• The TikTok Saga: Everything you need to know - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:54
  
  New Chinese regulations may hold up a deal to sell the short-form video app.
  
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• Watch NASA melt sand with a fiery Artemis moon-mission rocket booster test - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:52
  
  So hot.
  
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• Everything we know so far about Apple’s rumored ‘AirPods Studio’ over-ear headphones

  02-09-2020 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rumors about Apple’s plans to make its own pair of over-ear headphones have been circulating for more than two years. More details about what to expect have emerged recently, including news that a release in 2020 is still likely. Read on as we round up everything we know so far about Apple’s next push into the headphone industry with AirPods Studio. more…
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• Google Podcasts will personalize your news listening experience - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:35
  
  Google's Your News Update playlist is coming to Google Podcasts.
  
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• Apple’s last iPod nano model goes ‘Vintage’ this month

  02-09-2020 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s most recently released iPod nano model (7th generation, released on July 15, 2015) goes ‘Vintage‘ this month.
  Apple’s iPod nano (7th gen)
  Vintage products are those that have not been sold for more than 5 and less than 7 years ago. Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV vintage products continue to receive hardware service from Apple service providers, including Apple Retail Stores, subject to availability of inventory, or as required by law.
  Obsolete products are
  
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• Tested: Anker PowerCore Play 6K is an affordable iPhone and Android controller

  02-09-2020 21:21 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.
  A month ago, Anker introduced its PowerCore Play 6K Mobile Gaming Controller, which is a sort of hybrid accessory that checks many boxes. It’s a battery pack while also serving as a controller. There&rsqu
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Apple releases trailer for Israeli spy thriller 'Tehran'

  02-09-2020 21:09 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,
  
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• Trailer for Netflix series on Challenger explosion takes emotional look back - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:08
  
  Teacher Christa McAuliffe and the six other astronauts were lost on that cold January day in 1986.
  
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• Strategy Analytics: Apple TV holds 2% market share in fragmented streaming devices industry

  02-09-2020 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New data published by Strategy Analytics today offers a closer look at the current state of the streaming devices market. According to the data, Samsung leads the global streaming TV devices market with a 14% share, followed by Sony at 12%. Apple TV falls near the pack at just 2% market share.more…
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• Bill & Ted's Alex Winter, Scott Kroopf explain the George Carlin tribute in Face the Music - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:00
  
  Bill S. Preston Esq. from Bill & Ted Face the Music is our guest on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, along with the film's most excellent producer.
  
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• Best prepared-meal delivery services for 2020: Home Chef, Daily Harvest, Veestro, more - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:00
  
  No fuss, oven-ready meal kits.
  
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• Best airline credit cards for September 2020 - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:00
  
  Earn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline.
  
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• Apple Support app for iOS expands Wallet passes integration

  02-09-2020 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released a new version of the Apple Support app today with useful new integration with the Wallet app. With today’s update, users can now add a pass from the Apple Support app to the Apple Wallet for “easy check-in” at Genius Bar locations.more…
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• Apple’s AirPods Pro sales likely to match regular AirPods by end of year

  02-09-2020 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s sales for higher end AirPods Pro have been growing steadily since its launch in October 2019, likely to equal those of AirPods 2 by the end of 2020, DigiTimes reports, calling it “an encouraging development for SiP substrate suppliers including Taiwan’s Nan Ya PCB and Korean makers.”
  AirPods Pro are packed with audio innovation to deliver superior sound and an immersive noise-canceling experience.
  Jay Liu and Willis Ke for DigiTimes:PCB and IC substrate suppliers
  
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• Samsung has a new 5G 2-in-1 laptop with 11th-gen Intel Core processors - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:21
  
  The small Galaxy Book Flex 5G also meets the requirements of the Intel Evo platform for the best mobile experience.
  
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• Tropical Storm Omar just broke an Atlantic hurricane-season record - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:20
  
  We're starting to run thin on storm names for 2020.
  
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• This Volvo P1800 Cyan may be the best restomod ever - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 20:12
  
  The past and the present collide within this gorgeous restomod creation, undertaken by Cyan Racing.
  
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• Google Maps is rolling out an in-app pay for parking feature - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:08
  
  People in Austin will soon be able to pay for parking through Google Pay directly in the Google Maps app. The feature will roll out to more areas in the coming weeks.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 099: “Untangle some spaghetti”

  02-09-2020 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Behind the scenes of building an App Clip, progressive disclosure when designing UIs, Rambo’s struggles with App Translocation on macOS, and speculation around what Apple might have in store for us this fall.
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• In his own words: Chadwick Boseman on what Black Panther meant to him - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:51
  
  In our 2017 video interview with the actor, he talked about the inspirational impact of Marvel's Black Panther and how Wakanda's fictional view of tech might change our world view.
  
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• Facebook takes down network of fake accounts tied to infamous Kremlin-linked troll farm - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:37
  
  After receiving a tip from the FBI, the company pulled a network of Internet Research Agency accounts posting articles designed to divide Americans.
  
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• Intel unveils ‘best processor for thin and light laptops’ amid Apple Silicon transition for Mac

  02-09-2020 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’re closer than ever to the release of Apple’s first Mac powered by Apple Silicon processors. Amid that transition, Intel has unveiled its new 11th generation Tiger Lake CPUs, touting them as the “best processor for thin and light laptops.”more…
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• Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid follows standard sedan next year - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 19:27
  
  The PHEV should bow with a turbocharged inline-six engine, one e-motor and a 28 kilowatt-hour battery to provide 62 miles of electric range.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 2: 5 new features we love the most so far - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:25
  
  Samsung's $2,000 foldable phone is trying to prove its worth. So far, it's making a good case for itself. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Asus Zenfone 7 Pro is a flipping cool phone, but you'll have to pay for it - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:17
  
  Asus doubles down on its flipping camera module in the the Zenfone 7 Pro. Plus it gets 5G, a long-lasting battery and an uninterrupted display.
  
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• 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended offers more of what matters - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 19:15
  
  The extended-wheelbase model has almost 7 extra inches of rear legroom compared to the standard Ghost.
  
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• Asus ZenBooks and Vivobooks go 11th gen all the way - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:00
  
  Asus' 2020 refresh for its premium and mainstream laptops all get Tiger Lake inside.
  
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• Apple TV+ releases official trailer for ‘Tehran’

  02-09-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Israeli Mossad agent infiltrates Iran. But when her mission goes wrong, there’s no way out. Watch the series premiere of “Tehran” September 25 on Apple TV+: https://apple.co/_Tehran
  Niv Sultan stars in “Tehran,” a new series from writer Moshe Zonder.
  A new espionage thriller from “Fauda” writer Moshe Zonder that tells the thrilling story of a Mossad agent who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission in Tehran that places her and everyone around her
  
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• Acer Swift 5, Swift 3 get tuned up with 11th-gen Intel chips - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:00
  
  The two will also be verified for Intel's Evo platform, aimed at those who need the best laptops for mobility.
  
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• Intel's Tiger Lake chip delivers a long-awaited laptop speed boost - CNET

  02-09-2020 18:46
  
  Premium portable PCs using Intel's 11th generation Core chips will sport the Evo brand signifying performance and battery life.
  
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• LG teases new phones that'll tap 'unexplored' experiences - CNET

  02-09-2020 18:34
  
  Forget flips and fold -- LG appears to be working on a new swivel phone.
  
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• Best gadgets of IFA 2020 - CNET

  02-09-2020 18:26
  
  From laser projectors to folding phones, we round up the hottest products of this year's IFA trade show.
  
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• NASA puzzles over mysterious Mars ridges billions of years in the making - CNET

  02-09-2020 18:19
  
  Scientists have come up with at least one possible explanation, but answers are elusive.
  
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