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• These gourmet hot dogs and hamburgers deserve center stage this Labor Day - CNET

  06-09-2020 23:49
  
  And they'll take you through tailgating season too.
  
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• Director Ridley Scott confirms a new Alien film is in the works - CNET

  06-09-2020 22:50
  
  But don't expect a return to the world of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.
  
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• Amazon bans foreign plant sales following delivery of mystery seed packages - CNET

  06-09-2020 22:23
  
  All summer, people have been receiving unsolicited packages of seeds, mostly from China. Amazon's move appears to be in response.
  
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• Apple likely to announce iPhone 12 event date this week

  06-09-2020 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple could announce the date for its iPhone 12 event as soon as this week, as suggested by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Twitter. At the event, Apple is expected to announce new Apple Watch hardware and offer details on the release schedule for iOS 14 and watchOS 7 alongside the new iPhone. more…
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• Prosser: iPad and Apple Watch Series 6 Press Release Planned for September 8

  06-09-2020 19:36 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is reportedly planning a press release for this Tuesday to announce new iPad and Apple Watch models, according to prolific leaker Jon Prosser.Prosser explains that Apple has a press release scheduled for Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 EST, but notes that it is not "locked in" until the day itself. Prosser has also said that he will offer an update if and when one is available.Prosser has previously said that new ‌Apple Watch‌ and ‌iPad‌ models would arrive via press relea
  
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• Mulan: Behind the scenes with the creatives who made Disney's warrior so fierce - CNET

  06-09-2020 18:09
  
  We chat with cinematographer Mandy Walker, costume designer Bina Daigeler and hair and makeup designer Denise Kum: "The hair was doing its own stunts."
  
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• This is how the Roadshow staff would spec the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost - Roadshow

  06-09-2020 18:00
  
  Which of these eight Ghosts is your favorite?
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Heat vs. Bucks, Rockets vs. Lakers today - CNET

  06-09-2020 18:00
  
  Today's semifinal games are on ABC this afternoon and tonight, and you can watch without cable.
  
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• Everything we know so far about Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple’s rumored Series 3 replacement

  06-09-2020 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following the introduction of an always-on display with last year’s Apple Watch Series 5, early indications are that the Apple Watch Series 6 will continue to expand the wearable’s health capabilities. Read on as we round up everything we know so far about the 2020 Apple Watch, including details on the rumored lower-end replacement for the Series 3. more…
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• Disney's Mulan copies Star Wars and Marvel, in the worst possible way - CNET

  06-09-2020 16:27
  
  Commentary: The new film follows the recent Disney model of emphasizing spectacle over character development with blockbusters like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
  
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• Trump sics Twitter followers on Lauren Powell Jobs over Atlantic story - CNET

  06-09-2020 16:06
  
  President Trump attacked Jobs after a tweet noting Jobs donated to rival Biden's campaign, and has majority stake in the Atlantic.
  
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• This week’s top stories: iOS 13.7 released, new Apple Watch rumors, the return of the 12″ MacBook, more

  06-09-2020 15:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this week’s top stories: iOS 13.7 released with new COVID-19 Exposure Notification features, Apple’s stock split, Apple Watch and Apple TV rumors, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. Read more
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• Review: Prologue for iPhone turns your Plex server into an audiobook paradise

  06-09-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When I moved in 2013, I decided I was done with physical media for TV shows and movies and ripping all of my DVDs into digital format. I set up my first very Plex server running on an old MacBook Pro I had, and it worked well for several years. After that, I used an Nvidia Shield for several years and recently moved to an Intel NUC with a 14 TB external drive to house all of my media. I then have my setup rounded out with a Backblaze subscription to keep everything backed up. Plex is an essenti
  
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• Facebook and Instagram testing new feature to cross-post stories to both apps

  06-09-2020 14:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Instagram and Facebook are testing a new feature that would further deepen the integration between the two platforms. As reported by The Verge, Facebook is testing the ability to bring Instagram stories directly to Facebook stories.more…
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• Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees during COVID-19 - CNET

  06-09-2020 14:00
  
  Parents across Silicon Valley say they're concerned they'll be judged by peers who don't have the same family obligations during work hours.
  
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• How eICUs are helping hospitals deal with coronavirus overload - CNET

  06-09-2020 14:00
  
  These remote-monitoring facilities were already helping the sickest patients get access to critical-care specialists. COVID-19 has further proved their value.
  
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• Ford will produce 100 million masks once it's done with ventilators - Roadshow

  06-09-2020 14:00
  
  The Arsenal of Democracy is still hard at work.
  
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• Bill & Ted's Alex Winter shares the prep Keanu Reeves and he did for Face the Music - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:45
  
  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, Scott Kroopf.
  
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• Bill & Ted's Alex Winter shares the prep he and Keanu Reeves did for Face the Music - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:45
  
  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, Scott Kroopf.
  
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• iPhone or Android: I can't decide if Xbox Game Pass is a good enough reason to switch - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:12
  
  Commentary: Apple's AppStore practices had never bothered me, until it got in the way of my gaming.
  
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• How to stop strangers from connecting to your AirPlay on Apple TV

  06-09-2020 12:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AirPlay is Apple’s feature for casting or screen mirroring content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to a TV. You can use AirPlay on Apple TV set-top boxes or compatible smart TVs like Samsung or LG. However, one frustration many people run into is that by default anyone nearby can connect to AirPlay. If you live in a dense area like an apartment block, this can be very annoying.more…
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• Mulan marks an era of more accessible blockbusters -- just not for all blind fans - CNET

  06-09-2020 11:25
  
  Big movies heading straight to streaming could be a boon for accessibility, but not until audio description is as ubiquitous as captions.
  
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• Get cash in the best iPhone, iPad, and MacBook trade in deals for September 2020

  06-09-2020 10:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fall smartphone launch cycle is approaching (read: iPhone 12, new iPads, and MacBooks!), so perhaps you’re thinking about upgrading your suite of personal devices. Whatever it is you’re planning to buy — a new iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device — it’s not an uncommon problem to not know what to do with the old devices you have laying around. Why not get some cash for them? This month’s deals below…more…
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• Amazon Halo: A fitness band that'll measure body fat with your phone camera - CNET

  06-09-2020 08:00
  
  Amazon's new health service and fitness band offers a new take on health metrics that includes a body fat analysis using your phone's camera and voice analysis to determine how you sound to others.
  
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• The best electric kettles to buy this year for coffee and tea - CNET

  06-09-2020 06:04
  
  Want hot water fast? One of these plug-in kettles will do the trick.
  
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• On the set of Netflix space drama Away, actors on wires and visions of Mars - CNET

  06-09-2020 02:21
  
  Hilary Swank takes her best space socks on a voyage to Mars.
  
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