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• AOC is streaming Among Us on Twitch tonight, what time does it start? - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:51
  
  Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is streaming Among Us on Twitch to inspire users to vote.
  
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• Download the new iOS 14.2 wallpapers for your devices right here

  20-10-2020 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has today released the fourth iOS 14.2 beta to the public, and surprisingly, the update came with multiple new wallpapers. These wallpapers are available for all devices running iOS 14.2, unlike other new wallpapers that were made available exclusively for iPhone 12 and iPad Air 4.more…
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• Trump and Biden prepare to face-off in final debate - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:38
  
  With mics muted for part of the time, there's a chance this debate won't have the raucous tenor of last month's match-up.
  
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• The 11 best TV shows to binge-watch on Disney Plus - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:35
  
  Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 14.1 with support for iPhone 12, 10-bit HDR, and bug fixes

  20-10-2020 23:34 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has release iOS 14.1, a sort of intermediary release between the big iOS 14 release a month ago, and the iOS 14.2 release currently in beta testing. This iOS version didn’t go through the normal public beta testing process, but it also doesn’t really add a lot of important new features for those who don’t have an iPhone 12.The one significant new feature is 10-bit HDR playback and editing. Those with an iPhone 8 or later can play and edit 10-bit HDR videos in the Photos
  
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• The 51 best TV shows to binge on Netflix - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:33
  
  Searching for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• The Haunting of Bly Manor season 3: Release date, hiatus, cast and everything we know - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:32
  
  A few details are floating around the next installment of the Netflix horror anthology.
  
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• The 16 best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:29
  
  Not sure what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• Quibi launches Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire apps - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:26
  
  Here's how to get Quibi in your living room, though it's not available yet on Roku.
  
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• Netflix's The Old Guard was its biggest summer hit - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:17
  
  Kissing Booth 2, Project Power and Enola Holmes also drew in big numbers of viewers, according to Netflix's self-reported viewership metrics.
  
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• Snap grows revenue and users amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  20-10-2020 23:10
  
  The company had 249 million daily active users in the third quarter.
  
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• CNET reviews iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro: The fastest phones we’ve ever tested

  20-10-2020 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are seeing a strong reception in the early going. Apple began taking preorders for their 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and the high-end iPhone 12 Pro on Friday; orders for the smaller 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini and the flagship 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max will start on November 6th.
  The pro camera system on iPhone 12 Pro models includes new Wide cameras for even better low-light performance, an expansive Ultra Wide camera, and a Telephoto camera for capturing stunn
  
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• Will it stick? We tested Apple’s new MagSafe charger on everything but the iPhone 12

  20-10-2020 23:00 via macworld.com
  
  We ordered new iPhone 12s last Friday and we still have to wait until they arrive, but the MagSafe Charger arrived early. So while we wait for our phones to arrive, we decided to test it out on, well, anything we could find.The results were a little surprising. While the handheld puck will charge most things that are enabled with Qi charging, we could only get a max of 5W speeds no matter which power adapter we connected to the MagSafe, including Apple's new 20W charger. And some devices t
  
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• Google is finally getting the antitrust treatment it deserves

  20-10-2020 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Justice Department today filed an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday for allegedly breaking the law in using its market power to fend off rivals. The DOJ’s antitrust division announced Tuesday that it is suing Alphabet Inc. over antitrust law violations surrounding its search engine, saying the company has become “the monopoly gatekeeper of the internet.”
  Tae Kim for Bloomberg Opinion:The landmark case alleges Google abused its market-domi
  
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• Willow series headed to Disney Plus with Warwick Davis back in starring role - CNET

  20-10-2020 22:31
  
  Lucasfilm's epic adventure set in an age of swords, sorcery and monsters returns with Jon M. Chu on board to direct.
  
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• Netflix subscriber growth screeches to crawl, slowing more than expected - CNET

  20-10-2020 22:30
  
  Netflix's popularity surged in the first half of the year as coronavirus lockdowns trapped people at home, but the streaming giant had warned such growth wouldn't last.
  
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• Austin Mann reviews iPhone 12 Pro camera

  20-10-2020 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Professional photographer Austin Mann hit Glacier National Park in Montana with an new Apple iPhone 12 Pro to test out Apple’s second-best camera capabilities. (His iPhone 12 Pro Max camera review is coming soon!)
  iPhone 12 Pro camera
  Austin Mann:I’ve been exploring this area, based out of our Airstream, testing the camera of the new iPhone 12 Pro in all kinds of conditions from bright and sunny to dark and snowy.
  The iPhone 12 Pro’s upgrades really rely on software, whereas th
  
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• Ford Escape Hybrid becomes company's latest self-driving car prototype - Roadshow

  20-10-2020 22:24
  
  The Escape Hybrid will also serve Ford's future autonomous ride-hailing service.
  
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• Netflix subscriber growth slows more than expected - CNET

  20-10-2020 22:19
  
  Netflix's popularity surged in the first half of the year as coronavirus lockdowns trapped people at home, but the streaming giant had warned such growth wouldn't last.
  
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• Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV will call Tennessee home with $2B investment - Roadshow

  20-10-2020 22:10
  
  GM announced it will spend big on its Spring Hill facility to build the future electric SUV.
  
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• Top kids' toys 2020: Cool toys for girls and boys - CNET

  20-10-2020 22:05
  
  These are the best and hottest toys that kids will be obsessing over this year.
  
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• Download Apple’s new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro wallpapers right here

  20-10-2020 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Like every year, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini offer a new collection of slick wallpapers for you to use. We’ve extracted the new wallpapers directly from iOS 14.1, and you can download them for your iPhone model below.Update October 20: We’ve updated this post with the stock wallpapers from the iPhone 12 Pro as well. There are four wallpapers, in light and dark mode variants, to match the silver, graphite, pacific blue, and gold iPhone 12 Pro models. more…
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• Gallery: Travel photographer Austin Mann puts iPhone 12 Pro camera to the test

  20-10-2020 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every year, travel photographer Austin Mann shares an in-depth look at the latest iPhone camera improvements. This year, Mann has put the iPhone 12 Pro to the test at Glacier National Park in Montana, offering a look at the triple-lens camera and LiDAR sensor perform in conditions ranging from bright and sunny to dark and snowy.more…
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• Disney struggles with reopening global theme parks as Disneyland finally gets California rules - CNET

  20-10-2020 21:44
  
  The company is laying off 28,000 US employees as Disneyland stays shut and Disney World attendance remains capped.
  
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• Amazon Luna cloud gaming service early access launches today - CNET

  20-10-2020 21:38
  
  The new game-streaming service is now inviting a select number of gamers to try it out.
  
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• Apple releases HomePod software update 14.1 with Intercom and other enhancements

  20-10-2020 21:18 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has released an update to its HomePod software. Version 14.1 adds support for the upcoming HomePod mini as well as the new Intercom feature for all HomePods and a handful of Siri enhancements.Release notes
  The full release notes for HomePod software update 14.1 are as follows:
  Software version 14.1 includes support for HomePod mini and new Siri and Intercom features. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.HomePod miniTo read this article in full, please click here
  
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• U.S. DOJ cites Apple deal in antitrust charges against Alphabet’s Google

  20-10-2020 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The United State’s Department of Justice on Tuesday filed antitrust charges against Alphabet’s Google that focus on the company’s internet search engine and search-related advertising.
  Reinhardt Krause for Investor’s Business Daily:Eleven Republican state attorneys general joined the Justice Department lawsuit, which said Google’s actions harmed consumers and competition.
  The Justice Department’s complaint alleges that Google has “unlawfully maintained m
  
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• Dreams of the future: How sci-fi sees sleep - CNET

  20-10-2020 21:04
  
  What is science fiction if not a dream of what tomorrow might hold?
  
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• Report: Apple AR headset progresses as Sony said to supply micro-display

  20-10-2020 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new report from the Japanese newspaper Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun today claims that Apple is working with Sony on display technology that would be used in its reported AR headset. The headset could be announced as 2021, the report claims.more…
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• First look at Apple’s MagSafe Leather Wallet highlights concerns as delivery times delayed

  20-10-2020 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the more interesting first-party products for Apple’s MagSafe system is the Leather Wallet that attaches either directly to your iPhone 12 or to MagSafe compatible cases. However, the first reviews are detailing what looks like a relatively weak magnetic connection. Meanwhile, shipping times have been delayed for those who preordered the MagSafe Leather Wallet as soon as it became available.more…
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• NASA about to land on asteroid Bennu and grab a piece: How to watch live - CNET

  20-10-2020 20:51
  
  NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft will attempt to swipe space souvenirs from Bennu Tuesday to bring home to Earth. But it might not be easy.
  
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• Willow fantasy sequel headed to Disney Plus with original star Warwick Davis - CNET

  20-10-2020 20:50
  
  Lucasfilm's epic adventure set in an age of swords, sorcery and monsters returns with Jon M. Chu on board to direct.
  
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• HomePod: What you need to know about Apple's smart speaker lineup

  20-10-2020 20:50 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s HomePod (originally rumored to be called Siri Speaker) is a smart speaker with Wi-Fi capabilities intended to compete against Amazon Echo devices and Google Home—although it’s more expensive. Revealed during Apple’s 2017 WWDC keynote, Apple’s senior VP of marketing Phil Schiller boasted about HomePod’s audio quality, its built-in room sensors, and the integration with Apple Music.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• UVC wands kill viruses. Experts warn they're also a 'major safety issue' - CNET

  20-10-2020 20:47
  
  The invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19, but experts are raising alarms about the potential safety risks.
  
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• Netflix may unlock its catalog free to some nonmembers for 2 days - CNET

  20-10-2020 20:43
  
  A StreamFest promotion, hinted at in code for Netflix's Android app, may let nonmembers stream Netflix's two days of shows and movies starting Dec. 4, but it's unclear where the promo would be available.
  
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• Hummer EV seemingly leaks online ahead of big debut this evening - Roadshow

  20-10-2020 20:43
  
  This is more than likely GMC's new Hummer EV, which showed up in an ad that's been taken down.
  
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• Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and friends land at Apple TV+ with new original shows and specials

  20-10-2020 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the entire “Peanuts” gang is coming to Apple TV+ for new original shows and specials.
  Apple TV+ has teamed up with WildBrain, along with Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions, to become the home for all things “Peanuts,” bringing together new original series and specials, along with iconic beloved specials to fans around the world, all in one place.
  The Snoopy Show
  New animated “Peanuts” originals coming to Apple TV+ i
  
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• Apple Music TV launches quietly, streaming curated music videos and more 24/7

  20-10-2020 20:09 via macworld.com
  
  Without so much as a press release, Apple has unveiled a new 24-hour-a-day music video channel. Simply called “Apple Music TV,” the service currently streams nothing but one music video after another, all day, every day.You’ll find Apple Music TV in the TV app under the Watch Now section, and in Apple Music in the Browse tab. You don’t get to pick which videos to watch or make a playlist of them (that feature already exists in Apple Music). Rather, this is a curated
  
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• Apple releases iOS 14.1 ahead of iPhone 12 launch - CNET

  20-10-2020 20:08
  
  The new software fixes a few bugs and sets the stage for the debut of the iPhone 12.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1

  20-10-2020 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 which includes support for ‌HomePod mini‌ and new ‌Siri‌ and Intercom features. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.
  The App Library in iOS 14 makes it easier for users to get to all of their apps with a simple, easy-to-navigate view at the end of the Home Screen pages.
  iOS 14.1 includes:
  • ‌HomePod mini‌– Setup and automatically transfer your Apple ID, ‌Apple Music‌, ‌Siri
  
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• QAnon: What you should know about this unhinged, pro-Trump conspiracy theory - CNET

  20-10-2020 19:52
  
  This crazy fringe movement continues to grow as the presidential election nears.
  
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• Google brings back monthly photo printing and delivery - CNET

  20-10-2020 19:39
  
  Shutterbugs and scrapbookers rejoice -- Google will now print out ten of your photos each month and ship them to your door. Monthly cost? $7.
  
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• DOJ sues Google: Let's break down the government's case

  20-10-2020 19:36 via pcworld.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Justice and several states have sued Google, alleging that the search provider uses its dominant position on the desktop and on mobile to preserve its market share to the detriment of competitors.
  
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• Best microwaves of 2020: GE, Panasonic, LG and more models we love - CNET

  20-10-2020 19:30
  
  From last night's pizza to theater-worthy popcorn, these microwaves are up to the challenge.
  
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• Apple likely to win legal battle with Fortnite-maker Epic Games

  20-10-2020 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The legal battle between Apple and Epic Games isn’t looking too good for the Fortnite-maker, which might be regretting its seemingly contrived end run around Apple’s App Store rules.
  Epic Games’ Fortnite
  Rich Duprey for The Motley Fool:The judge hearing the case recently said Fortnite can be kept off the App Store until a trial commences next summer, and even then the chance of getting reinstated looks bleak…
  U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said Apple ha
  
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• ISS crew temporarily seals air leak that's haunted the station for months - CNET

  20-10-2020 19:29
  
  Russian cosmonauts used a tea bag to find the exact location of the pesky leak.
  
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• NASA set to land on asteroid Bennu today: How to watch the daring mission live - CNET

  20-10-2020 19:27
  
  NASA's van-size Osiris-Rex will attempt to swipe space souvenirs from Bennu Tuesday to bring home to Earth. But it might not be easy.
  
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• FCA has a new flexible electrified platform on the way - Roadshow

  20-10-2020 19:27
  
  The first production vehicle riding on this mysterious platform will hit the assembly line in Windsor, Ontario, Canada in 2024, the Unifor auto union said.
  
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• You can now stream Xbox games to your iPhone

  20-10-2020 19:12 via macworld.com
  
  You can now stream Xbox games to your iPhone! Does this mean that Apple has loosened its App Store restrictions that all but prohibit any sort of game streaming service? Unfortunately, no. Rather, an update to the Xbox app allows gamers to connect to and stream from their own home Xbox. It’s a great new feature, but it’s not really cloud gaming.Updated 10/20/20: The new Xbox app is now available on the App Store, enabling remote play from your own Xbox console.To read this
  
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• Apple releases HomePod Software 14.1 with Siri improvements, Intercom feature, more

  20-10-2020 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After skipping the initial release of iOS 14, Apple has just released HomePod Software 14.1 to the public with new features and improvements, including enhancements to Siri, Intercom, HomePod mini support, and more.more…
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