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• Best Prime Day Instant Pot deals still available: Save $30 on an Instant Pot or Instant Pot Lux slow cooker - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:52
  
  Walmart's response to Prime Day still has a few good deals during the season for stews.
  
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• 31 of the best movies to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:45
  
  Looking for entertainment other than Marvel and Star Wars? Let's round up the best gems on Disney Plus.
  
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• Best laptop deals still available for Prime Day: $200 off Microsoft Surface, $200 off Samsung Galaxy Book S and more - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:44
  
  Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 is $200 down, so is the Samsung Galaxy Book S, and they're not the only Prime Day laptop deals still happening.
  
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• Prime Day prices a day later: Put a Ring Video Doorbell Pro on your porch for just $160 - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:40
  
  Save 36% on an HD video doorbell with "preroll" so you can see more of the action when someone approaches.
  
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• iPhone 12 has 5G. But do we even need it? - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:35
  
  Despite what Apple says, the biggest reason to buy a 5G phone right now is FOMO -- and future-proofing.
  
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• Early benchmarks show iPhone 12 Pro is about 20% faster than iPhone 11 Pro

  15-10-2020 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Preliminary benchmarks for the new Apple A14 Bionic-powered iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have shown up on Geekbench with about a 20% speed improvement over the previous generation.
  Apple’s 5nm A14 Bionic chip
  Generations ahead of the competition, Apple’s A14 Bionic is the first chip in the smartphone industry built on 5-nanometer process. Faster and more efficient than previous SoCs, the A14 Bionic has the fastest CPU and GPU by up to 50 percent compared to the fastest competi
  
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• Where to buy the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro

  15-10-2020 23:30 via macworld.com
  
  It’s been a long time since you could only get an iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. Of course, you can always buy from Apple directly, either in-store or online.If you haven’t yet put in your order for an iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro, here’s a summary of some of the deals and promotions offered by different retailers to hel
  
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• Save 20% on a smart and reusable Rocketbook, the last notebook you'll ever need to buy - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:20
  
  There's a sale on everything sitewide -- notebooks, planners, pens and more -- for one day only.
  
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• YouTube bans QAnon conspiracy videos that target a person or group - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:13
  
  YouTube pledges to remove videos that claim a person or group is part of a conspiracy, if those theories have triggered real-world violence -- like QAnon.
  
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• Verizon pulls 5G for firefighters ads after T-Mobile complaint - CNET

  15-10-2020 23:10
  
  The move comes just as Verizon launches its nationwide 5G network.
  
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• Get two free games worth $35 from Epic this week - CNET

  15-10-2020 22:52
  
  You'll remember playing Amnesia for a long time. And not just because you got it for free.
  
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• TSMC’s strong guidance bodes well for Apple

  15-10-2020 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chip manufacturing giant TSMC raised both its full-year revenue and cap-ex guidance, as it continues seeing strong orders from smartphone, PC and data center chip clients.Eric Jhonsa for TheStreet:Business still looks very good for TSMC. And that probably says a lot about how business currently looks for major TSMC clients such as Apple… TSMC, the world’s top chip foundry (contract manufacturer), just reported Q3 revenue of NT$356.4 billion (up 22% annually and equal to $12.39 billi
  
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• Tempo 3 run tracking app gains iOS 14 widgets with workout metrics, all-new design, more

  15-10-2020 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tempo is a popular iPhone and Apple Watch app that collects in-depth data from your workouts to help runners train better. Developers behind the app today released Tempo 3 on the App Store, which features a new design, multiple iOS 14 widgets, new workout details, and much more.more…
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• Meat lovers rush to enter Hormel drawing for bacon-scented face masks - CNET

  15-10-2020 22:27
  
  Smell you later: Meet the weirdest face mask that might just save your bacon.
  
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• Apple unveils $50 Beats Flex wireless earphones as iPhone ships without EarPods

  15-10-2020 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As iPhone boxes no longer contain Apple’s wired EarPods earphones, Apple subsidiary Beats has introduced $49.99 Beats Flex earphones.
  Apple’s new Beats Flex headphones
  Beats Flex earphones are Beats most affordable premium wireless earphones to date. The earphones leverage the flexible and convenient design of BeatsX, and boast tremendous improvements, including magnetic auto-play/pause earbuds, a 12-hour battery life, a new acoustic driver and upgraded microphone for impressive soun
  
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• iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 12 Pro: Which should you buy?

  15-10-2020 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On the surface, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are very similar phones. They both feature 6.1-inch OLED displays with flat-edge designs and Apple’s A14 Bionic processor inside, but look a little closer, and there are several notable differences worth exploring. Read on as we walk through the details of the iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 12 Pro.more…
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• Google search lets you hum to find a song that's stuck in your head - CNET

  15-10-2020 22:08
  
  The announcement comes as Google faces intense antitrust scrutiny over its search business.
  
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• iPhone 12 Size Comparison: All iPhone Models Side by Side

  15-10-2020 22:03 via macrumors.com
  
  With the launch of the iPhone 12 lineup, Apple now offers more size options than ever when buying an iPhone. We've previously posted size comparisons between leaked iPhone 12 dummy models vs a variety of other iPhone models. Now that the iPhone 12 has been officially released, we have revisited these size comparison graphics and found that the dummy models were right on the mark.
  iPhone SE vs iPhone 12 Mini vs iPhone 7/8/SE 2 vs iPhone X vs iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro Max / XS Ma
  
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• Best Prime Day headphone deals still available: Save $50 on AirPods Pro and more - CNET

  15-10-2020 22:03
  
  Amazon Prime Day has now finished, but there are still deals to be had.
  
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• How long until Samsung copies Apple, stops including chargers, and deletes this ad?

  15-10-2020 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last year it appeared that Samsung was putting an end to its marketing approach of mocking Apple over the differences between iPhones and the Galaxy smartphones. Well, that didn’t last long, as Samsung has taken shots at Apple over the decision to stop including a charger with iPhone 12.more…
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• Prime Day dashcam deals still available: A dual dashcam for $120 or a 4K dashcam for $170 - CNET

  15-10-2020 21:49
  
  Or if you want to go small, there's a mini dashcam for just $52.
  
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• FCC's Pai takes aim at Section 230 protections for social media - CNET

  15-10-2020 21:41
  
  The Republican-led FCC will look at proposal to weaken liability protections for social media companies that fact-check the president's posts.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter will have their hands full with misinformation during election week - CNET

  15-10-2020 21:38
  
  If you thought the social networks' handling of a New York Post story on Joe Biden was chaotic, Election Day could be worse.
  
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• 2021 Bentley Flying Spur now available with a twin-turbo V8 - Roadshow

  15-10-2020 21:34
  
  If other Bentley models like the Continental GT are anything to go by, the eight-cylinder Flying Spur will be the one to get.
  
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• Best Prime Day 2020 smartwatch deals still available - CNET

  15-10-2020 21:18
  
  Amazon's big sale prices continue with a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active for $139, along with other wearables from tech's biggest brands.
  
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• New Apple Card Users Can Get $75 Daily Cash Back When Spending $75+ at Nike Stores [Updated]

  15-10-2020 21:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Nike customers who sign up for a new Apple Card can get $75 cash back when spending $75 or more on Nike products with a promotion that Nike is highlighting in emails sent out to customers today. The deal is also outlined on Apple's website.
  Through November 15, new ‌Apple Card‌ members who sign up and spend over $75 at Nike using Apple Pay will receive $75 cash back, with the deal available to customers who make the purchase within 30 days of opening a new ‌Apple Card‌ accoun
  
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• New Apple Card Users Can Get $75 Daily Cash Back When Spending $75+ at Nike Stores

  15-10-2020 21:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Nike customers who sign up for a new Apple Card can get $75 cash back when spending $75 or more on Nike products with a promotion that Nike is highlighting in emails sent out to customers today. The deal is also outlined on Apple's website.
  Through November 15, new ‌Apple Card‌ members who sign up and spend over $75 at Nike using Apple Pay will receive $75 cash back, with the deal available to customers who make the purchase within 30 days of opening a new ‌Apple Card‌ accoun
  
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• Preorder Hub: How to order iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone Mini

  15-10-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  9to5Mac’s iPhone Preorder Hub is brought to you by Raptic. Get 20% off its new iPhone 12 cases w/ code “9to5MACiP12“.
  For readers waiting to get their hands on Apple’s latest iPhones, 9to5Mac’s PreOrder Hub is a step by step guide to help you get the newest devices with the least amount of hassle. With a ton of devoted Apple users placing orders tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. PDT (Oct. 16) for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro – a matter of minutes can make a huge diff
  
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• Sony cameras gain Mac webcam support with Imaging Edge software

  15-10-2020 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This year we’ve seen a host of camera manufacturers release support for using their hardware as a Mac webcam. Now Sony is the latest to debut support.more…
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• New iPad Air receives FCC approval; launch rumored for October 23rd

  15-10-2020 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In mid-September, Apple introduced the all-new iPad Air — the most powerful, versatile, and colorful iPad Air ever. Now available in five finishes, iPad Air features an all-screen design with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, camera and audio upgrades, a new integrated Touch ID sensor in the top button, and the powerful A14 Bionic for a massive boost in performance, making this by far the most powerful and capable iPad Air ever made. At the time of the unveiling, Apple said the new
  
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• Ducati ditches Desmo for the V4 Granturismo and that's a big deal - Roadshow

  15-10-2020 20:52
  
  We're seeing the storied Italian brand venture further and further out from its traditional comfort zone and that's very exciting.
  
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• Samsung Mocks Apple for Ditching Power Adapters With iPhone 12 Lineup

  15-10-2020 20:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung on its social channels is mocking Apple for removing the power adapter from the iPhone 12 lineup and other ‌iPhone‌ models, pointing out the fact that the Samsung Galaxy smartphones continue to ship with a power adapter.
  "Included with your Galaxy," reads a Samsung Facebook post that features a picture of a power adapter.Apple notably is no longer providing power adapters or EarPods with ‌iPhone‌ purchases, a change applicable to the new iPhone 12 models and new purch
  
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• Elon Musk to share latest moon and Mars plans with Earthlings Friday - CNET

  15-10-2020 20:47
  
  The SpaceX founder will update his grand vision at the Mars Society virtual convention.
  
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• Meat company Hormel giving away bacon-scented face masks - CNET

  15-10-2020 20:23
  
  Smell you later: Meet the weirdest face mask that might just save your bacon.
  
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• 3DMark Wild Life is a much-need modern 3D graphics benchmark for iOS

  15-10-2020 20:01 via macworld.com
  
  Underwriter’s Laboratories has just released a new 3DMark Wild Life benchmark, and we couldn’t be happier. There’s a distinct lack of reliable graphics benchmarks on iOS/iPadOS.Sure, you can find lots of “GPU” performance measurement tools for iPhones and iPads, but the vast majority of them measure GPU compute performance rather than the actual display of 3D graphics. It puts a totally different kind of stress on the GPU and memory subsystem of your device.Th
  
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• Best Walmart Prime Day deals: Save $200 on Samsung smart TV and more on the final day of the Big Save - CNET

  15-10-2020 19:58
  
  Prime Day may be officially over, but Walmart's Big Save shopping event has one more day to go. Shop discounts on Roku, watches, games and more.
  
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• When You Can Pre-Order the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro in Every Time Zone

  15-10-2020 19:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro are set to kick off on Friday, October 16 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, which is a new launch time that Apple adopted as of last year.
  Apple is planning to make the new devices available in multiple countries around the world simultaneously, so we've made a guide to let MacRumors readers know when pre-orders will in their country. Pre-orders are launching in more than 35 countries and regions on October 16, but in some regions such as India and Sou
  
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• Netflix removing 30-day free trial in the U.S.

  15-10-2020 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Netflix is phasing out its 30-day free trial in the United States of America this month. Netflix has been removing the trial option in various regions over the last two years.
  Netflix settingsAdam Levy for The Motley Fool:Tight-walleted fans of The Crown will have to pay for a Netflix subscription next month instead of signing up for a free trial.
  Investors shouldn’t see any negative impact from removing the free-trial option in the U.S. In fact, Netflix should’ve done away with free
  
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• Amazon's Prime Day overcomes a long delay to post better sales - CNET

  15-10-2020 19:47
  
  The online retailer says independent merchants did great, but it doesn't say much about overall Prime Day sales.
  
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• Google to shut down Hangouts, migrate users to Google Chat - CNET

  15-10-2020 19:43
  
  Long-promised changes are coming for Google's top communications services.
  
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• Best Buy Prime deals still available: Save on Samsung TVs, Bose headphones, Roomba and more - CNET

  15-10-2020 19:43
  
  Prime Day is done, but some deals are still around.
  
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• [Update: New trade in values] Here are all the best iPhone trade in values after iPhone 12 launch

  15-10-2020 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max are here, and that means it’s iPhone trade in season! We’re always trying to keep you updated on all the best iPhone, iPad, and MacBook trade in deals every month, and here’s what we’re finding for trade in values for iPhone 7 all the way through iPhone 11 Pro after of the big launch. more…
  The post [Update: New trade in values] Here are all the best iPhone trade in values after iPhone 12 launch a
  
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• Nanoleaf's new light panels finally let you mix and match shapes - CNET

  15-10-2020 19:30
  
  New, second-gen Triangles and Mini Triangles are joining the Nanoleaf lineup, and you can connect them with Nanoleaf's Hexagons.
  
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• Nanoleaf Launches New HomeKit-Enabled Shapes Triangle and Mini Triangle Lighting Panels

  15-10-2020 19:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Nanoleaf today introduced the newest lights in its Shapes lighting panel lineup, debuting the Shapes Triangles and the Shapes Mini Triangles, which are interoperable with one another and the Nanoleaf Hexagon panels that launched earlier this year.
  The new Shapes Triangles are Nanoleaf's second triangle-shaped product and are a followup to the original Nanoleaf Light Panels that were triangle shaped. These new panels are an upgrade over the original and are not compatible with the original triang
  
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• Nanoleaf expands HomeKit-enabled Shapes lineup with Triangles and Mini Triangles modular lights

  15-10-2020 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nanoleaf launched its new HomeKit lighting lineup called Shapes this past spring with Hexagons. Now the touch-enabled modular lighting lineup with features like music visualization is expanding with two new options that work with Hexagons: Triangles and Mini Triangles.more…
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• SpaceX hopes to launch two batches of Starlink satellites in one week - CNET

  15-10-2020 19:26
  
  Elon Musk is looking to get caught up after several weeks marked by delays.
  
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• Best Prime Day deals still available on car maintenance and garage tools - Roadshow

  15-10-2020 19:15
  
  Amazon's Prime Day is over, but several deals are still going strong.
  
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• Good Morning America shows first hands-on with iPhone 12, talks with Apple VP

  15-10-2020 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pre-launch, Apple has provided the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro to ABC News technology reporter Becky Worley, who today went hands-on with the new devices on ABC’s Good Morning America.
  The elevated new design of the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini feature edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for an immersive viewing experience.
  Filipe Espósito for 9to5Mac:Worley showed the iPhone 12 in the blue color and the iPhone 12 Pro in the pacific blue color, which are the col
  
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• HomePod will soon support Dolby Atmos if you pair it with an Apple TV 4K

  15-10-2020 19:05 via macworld.com
  
  The “Compare HomePod models” chart on Apple’s site includes a feature not previously discussed by Apple. “Home theater with Apple TV 4K” is a feature of the regular full-sized HomePod, but not the new HomePod mini.Apple has confirmed to The Verge that an upcoming software update will allow HomePods paired with Apple TV 4K to stream Dolby Atmos, as well as 5.1 and 7.1 audio. The feature uses HomePod’s spatial awareness feature—computational audio that us
  
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• Acura MDX Prototype is a preview of luxury to come - Roadshow

  15-10-2020 19:00
  
  While it's technically a prototype right now, this SUV previews Acura's next-generation MDX.
  
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