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• In hand: An iPhone 12 and a 12 Pro (plus some Apple earnings insights)

  31-10-2020 21:38 via macworld.com
  
  The first iPhone 12s have arrived in the hands of our two Apple experts. Macworld senior writer Michael Simon and Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis join Juliet Beauchamp to discuss first thoughts on the iPhone 12, whether to buy an iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro and how many Apple expects to sell. Plus, Mike sheds light on Apple’s Q4 earnings call and when the next Apple event (and the release of the first Apple Silicon Mac) will be held.(youtu.be)To read this article in full, please c
  
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• Hands-on with iOS 14.2 RC top changes and features [Video]

  31-10-2020 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yesterday, Apple issued the iOS 14.2 Release Candidate (GM) to developers, signifying that a public-facing release is not too far behind. iOS 14.2 RC includes over 100 new emoji characters, features eight beautiful new wallpapers, Shazam music recognition CC toggle, a redesigned AirPlay 2 interface, and much more. This iOS 14.2 release also fixes the annoying “A new iOS update is now available” message that appears upon each unlock for those on the previous beta. Watch our hands-on
  
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• 2021 Triumph Trident makes three cylinders affordable and approachable - Roadshow

  31-10-2020 19:46
  
  With 80 horsepower, a dead-flat torque curve and a friendly curb weight, the Trident could be the most approachable sporty Triumph ever.
  
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• Incipio’s iPhone 12 cases feature 12ft Drop Protection, Germ Resistance, more [20% off]

  31-10-2020 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ahead of the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini preorders, Incipio is offering readers an exclusive promo on its latest case collections for all of Apple’s new iPhone models. Head below for a closer look at the new Incipio Duo line and get 20% off your purchase with promo code ‘9TO5’. more…
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• This dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router delivers gigabit Ethernet from each node, now 26% off - CNET

  31-10-2020 18:00
  
  Get a three-satellite mesh network for $132.50.
  
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• This Halloween's blue moon will bring a rare treat to the skies - CNET

  31-10-2020 17:52
  
  For the first time since World War II, people in all parts of the world will be able to see the Oct. 31 display.
  
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• James Bond movies ranked: 007 from worst to best - CNET

  31-10-2020 17:48
  
  Sean Connery set the Cold War standard. Daniel Craig brought the franchise into the 21st century. Here's how their movies, and those from the other guys, too, all stack up.
  
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• Saturday deal roundup: $10 desktop power station, $19 LED light strip 4-pack, $30 cordless drill - CNET

  31-10-2020 17:21
  
  Every one of these items is on sale for its lowest price to date.
  
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• James Bond movies: Watch Connery or Craig to get started on 007 - CNET

  31-10-2020 17:20
  
  As first embodied by Sean Connery, Bond set the standard for secret agents on screen, and the film franchise has stood the test of time.
  
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• Intel Iris Xe Max GPU arrives in 11th-gen mobile chips to boost gaming, creation - CNET

  31-10-2020 17:01
  
  Intel's first discrete graphics processing unit in quite a while comes out this week.
  
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• Sean Connery, first James Bond on the big screen, has died at 90 - CNET

  31-10-2020 16:20
  
  While other notable actors have played James Bond, Connery has been widely considered to be the definitive 007.
  
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• Apple One iCloud subscribers can get up to 4TB storage

  31-10-2020 16:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Using the new Apple One subscription service that the company launched on Friday, iCloud storage subscribers can get a maximum of 4TB of storage to use, up from the 2TB maximum available without the ‌Apple One‌ bundle.
  Apple One plans
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:According to an Apple support document, those who need more storage than is provided through ‌Apple One‌ can purchase additional ‌iCloud‌ storage separately, which means with the most expensive ‌Apple One
  
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• Netflix price hikes raise US cost of most popular plan by a dollar - CNET

  31-10-2020 16:14
  
  A standard Netflix subscription increases to $14 a month, and premium plans goes up even more -- $2 higher at $18 a month.
  
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• Black Friday sale prices now at Best Buy: $300 Lenovo laptop, $100 32-inch TV and more - CNET

  31-10-2020 15:59
  
  Get ready for the lowest price to date on some Sony and Beats headphones -- and that's just for starters.
  
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• Sean Connery, the first James Bond, has died at 90 - CNET

  31-10-2020 15:44
  
  While other notable actors have played James Bond, Connery has been widely considered to be the definitive 007.
  
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• Early Black Friday Deals from HP: Save $100 on the HP Spectre x360, HP Envy 13 and more - CNET

  31-10-2020 15:33
  
  Save $50 or $100 on work-from-home and gaming laptops.
  
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• Lenovo's Black Friday sale started early: Here are the 7 best laptop deals - CNET

  31-10-2020 15:07
  
  Save on ThinkPads, a Yoga convertible and an affordable gaming laptop.
  
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• Top Stories: Apple One Launch, iPhone 12 Pro Camera Performance, AirPods and HomePod Rumors

  31-10-2020 15:00 via macrumors.com
  
  The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have been out for a week now, so this week gave us lots of opportunities to learn more about the new devices now that we've been able to get our hands on them and test them out.
  There was quite a bit of other news this week as well, including the launch of Apple One subscription bundles, Apple's September quarter earnings release, rumors about future plans for updated AirPods, AirPods Studio, and a potential third HomePod model, and more. Read on for details on ou
  
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• Sir Sean Connery, the first James Bond, has died aged 90 - CNET

  31-10-2020 14:50
  
  Connery died in his sleep in the Bahamas.
  
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• Best SAD light therapy lamps for 2020 - CNET

  31-10-2020 14:30
  
  If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, where your mood drops when the days get shorter, these light therapy lamps can offer some relief.
  
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• Making the Grade: What will Apple Silicon mean for Apple’s education strategy?

  31-10-2020 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  By all accounts, Apple is set to unveil its first Apple Silicon-based Macs in the next few weeks. While there is much to discuss around the benefits of Apple Silicon for the general consumer, there will be massive benefits to Apple’s strategy in K-12 and the enterprise.more…
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• Uber and Lyft paid $400K to firm conducting 'independent studies' on Proposition 22 - CNET

  31-10-2020 13:00
  
  The ballot measure campaign has been touting studies that show data favorable to the gig economy companies, but how independent are they?
  
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• Rivian R1T EV pickup driven, Genesis GV70 reveal and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  31-10-2020 13:00
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Oct. 31.
  
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• Charging the Rivian R1T off-grid with Power Innovations - Roadshow

  31-10-2020 10:00
  
  Power Innovations' mobile charging station kept me going in the desert.
  
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• Here's what iPhone 12 Pro cameras can do: Incredible Night Mode photos and more - CNET

  31-10-2020 09:00
  
  Sunsets, sunrises, wide vistas and aquamarine waters give ample evidence of another leap forward in mobile photography.
  
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• Apple is replacing faulty AirPods Pro earbuds for free - CNET

  31-10-2020 07:35
  
  Issues in the earbuds include crackling, static and noise-cancellation failure.
  
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• Halloween's here: Weird horror films and TV shows you may have overlooked - CNET

  31-10-2020 02:53
  
  Vengeful witches, angry ghosts, killer cults, evil clowns and body-snatching aliens. Watch these unusual scary films and TV shows,screaming (er, streaming) now.
  
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• Apple ordered to pay $502.8 million for infringing VirnetX VPN patents

  31-10-2020 02:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In another chapter of the legal battle between Apple and VirnetX, a jury in Texas decided today in a 90-minute session that Apple will be required to pay an additional $502.8 million for infringing patents of the security software company VirtneX.more…
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• Trump, Biden campaigns slam Facebook after 'technical issues' impact political ads - CNET

  31-10-2020 02:10
  
  The social network stopped accepting new US political ads on Oct. 27, a week before Election Day.
  
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• Twitter is no longer restricting the New York Post's account - CNET

  31-10-2020 01:44
  
  The social media platform says it'll retroactively apply its changed policy on hacked materials.
  
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• Apple Ordered to Pay VirnetX Another $502.8 Million for Patent Infringement

  31-10-2020 01:44 via macrumors.com
  
  A jury today ruled that Apple owes VirnetX $502.8 million for patent infringement in an ongoing legal battle that has spanned 10 years. The dispute started in 2010, when VirnetX accused Apple's FaceTime feature of infringing on VirnetX patents.
  According to Bloomberg, the jury in the case was asked to determine how much Apple owes VirnetX in royalties for VPN on Demand, an iPhone feature that lets people access virtual private networks.VirnetX wanted Apple to pay $700 million, while Apple argued
  
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• An iPhone app designed to verify Pennsylvania mail-in ballots gets rejected by Apple

  31-10-2020 01:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pennsylvania is a swing state in this year’s complicated election, and with the world currently experiencing a global pandemic, more people are mailing in their ballots than ever. Due to this, a common worry that people are experiencing is if their ballot will arrive and be counted in time for the election results. That’s precisely the reason why one developer created an app called Drive Turnout.more…
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• macOS Big Sur: Version 11.0.1 beta now available to developers

  31-10-2020 01:00 via macworld.com
  
  At the WWDC20 keynote, Apple took the wraps off of macOS Big Sur, the next version of the Macintosh operating system. Big Sur will replace macOS 10.15 Catalina this fall.Big Sur is a major upgrade with several features that users can take advantage of. Here are the features that Apple highlighted during its WWDC20 keynote presentation. We’ll follow up with more details on these features as they are revealed.The latest: Version 11.0.1 beta now available to developers 
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• Black Friday sale prices now at Best Buy: $100 32-inch TV, $300 Lenovo laptop and more - CNET

  31-10-2020 00:38
  
  Get ready for the lowest price to date on some Sony and Beats headphones -- and that's just for starters.
  
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• Apple Launches AirPods Pro Service Program for Crackling/Static Problems and ANC Issues

  31-10-2020 00:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced the launch of a new service program for AirPods Pro sound issues, which is designed to address ‌AirPods Pro‌ units experiencing static or crackling sounds or problems with Active Noise Cancellation.
  Faulty AirPods exhibit the following problems, according to Apple:Crackling or static sounds that increase in loud environments, with exercise or while talking on the phoneActive Noise Cancellation not working as expected, such as a loss of bass sound, or an increase i
  
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