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• 6 of the best beauty tools to gift this year - CNET

  02-11-2020 23:40
  Give your beauty-obsessed friends and family gifts they will love this year.
  
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• Pandora gets HomePod integration, Siri support ahead of HomePod mini launch

  02-11-2020 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During Apple’s HomePod mini unveiling, the company said support for Pandora on HomePod would be arriving in “the coming months,” but it’s here already. Ahead of the HomePod mini’s arrival, Pandora has launched support for HomePod that comes with handy Siri control.
  HomePod mini works with Apple devices so customers can seamlessly hand off music or automatically receive personalized listening suggestions on iPhone.
  Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hon
  
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• Facebook, Twitter plan to warn you if politicians prematurely declare victory - CNET

  02-11-2020 23:22
  
  The social networks say new labels will appear at the bottom of posts if they contain premature election victory claims.
  
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• Rare yellow turtle spotted for only second time looks like melted cheese - CNET

  02-11-2020 23:14
  
  The unusual bright yellow creature, an albino Indian flapshell turtle, got rescued in West Bengal, India. And the internet thinks it looks like cheese, or an egg yolk.
  
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• Hands-On With Apple's iPhone 12 MagSafe Wallet Attachment

  02-11-2020 23:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Alongside the MagSafe cases and the ‌MagSafe‌ Charger that Apple introduced with the iPhone 12, there's also a Leather Wallet that has magnets at the back so it can attach right to an iPhone as an add-on accessory. Leather Wallets became available for purchase over the weekend, so we picked one up to see if it's a worthwhile alternative to a traditional wallet.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Design wise, the $59 ‌iPhone‌ Leather Wallet comes in a s
  
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• Best Black Friday TV deals available now and coming soon, starting at $120 - CNET

  02-11-2020 23:05
  
  It's the best time of the year to save on new TVs.
  
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• Pandora Update Adds HomePod Support

  02-11-2020 23:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Prior to the launch of the HomePod mini, Pandora today updated its app designed for iOS devices to add in HomePod integration. ‌HomePod‌ support for Pandora was a feature that Apple promised would come in software updates this fall, right alongside iOS 14.
  With the Pandora ‌HomePod‌ integration, ‌HomePod‌ owners (and future ‌HomePod mini‌ owners) can ask Siri to play content directly from Pandora as an alternative to Apple Music. Prior to ‌iOS 14&zwnj
  
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• 31 best movies to see on Netflix - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:57
  
  Don't know what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Disney struggles with reopening global theme parks as Disneyland Paris closes again - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:55
  
  Disneyland also finally got California rules after the theme parks business laid off 28,000 US employees.
  
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• Aston Martin banks on Mercedes-Benz to electrify cars through this decade - Roadshow

  02-11-2020 22:50
  
  A dedicated electric car and lots of hybrids are coming, and Mercedes could help power all of them at the expense of an internal project.
  
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• Best Buy early Black Friday sale: There are still discounts on TVs, laptops and smart speakers - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:45
  
  Best Buy's big early Black Friday is technically over, but not all the prices have gone back up. Get the lowest price to date on Beats headphones -- and that's just for starters.
  
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• OnePlus 8T's Cyberpunk 2077 smartphone looks like something straight out of the game - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:43
  
  Keanu Reeves might call the limited-edition phone "breathtaking."
  
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• Looks like that 'Election Day asteroid' didn't smack us after all - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:42
  
  Chances were slim asteroid 2018 VP1 would turn into a shooting star.
  
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• Apple's Design Guidelines Give Accessory Makers Specific Details on Making MagSafe Products

  02-11-2020 22:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's iPhone 12 models have a built-in ring of "MagSafe" magnets that make them compatible with magnetic accessories like cases, chargers, and wallets. Apple makes ‌MagSafe‌ accessories, but third-party companies are also able to design ‌MagSafe‌ products.
  As highlighted on Twitter, Apple has an Accessory Design Guideline [PDF] that goes into great detail on the kinds of magnets accessory makers can use, the orientation, and other design specifics Apple is requiring.Cases t
  
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• Pandora gains HomePod integration and Siri support ahead of HomePod mini launch

  02-11-2020 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple teased that support for Pandora on HomePod would be arriving in “the coming months” during the HomePod mini unveiling. Now just a couple of short weeks after that announcement and ahead of the HomePod mini arriving, Pandora has launched support for HomePod that comes with handy Siri control.more…
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• MacBook Pro FAQ: New models to be introduced next week with Apple silicon

  02-11-2020 22:22 via macworld.com
  
  The MacBook Pro is Apple’s top-of-the-line laptop. It offers top-notch performance for demanding users who need processing power and are willing to spend top dollar for it. Learn more about the MacBook Pro by reading about its main features below.Editor’s note: Updated 11/2/20 with a Bloomberg report that Apple silicon MacBook Pros will be announced next week. The rest of this FAQ covers currently-available MacBook Pro models that use Intel processors.The latest rumor abou
  
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• Black Friday tip: Get a $100 Amazon gift card when you sign up for Amazon's Prime Rewards Visa - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:21
  
  This is basically free money to blow on gifts or anything else at Amazon.
  
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• $100 JBL headphone deal: Get 60% off these top-notch noise-canceling headphones with exclusive code - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:12
  
  Great deal alert: Normally $250, this exclusive CNET code gets you the JBL Club 950NC headphones for just $100.
  
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• First Apple silicon Macs to be 13- and 16-inch MacBook Pros and 13-inch MacBook Air

  02-11-2020 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 15-year relationship between Apple and Intel will officially begin the process of conscious uncoupling next week when new Apple silicon-powered Macs are revealed.
  Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro
  Mark Gurman and Deb Wu for Bloomberg:The Cupertino, California-based technology giant said on Monday that it will hold an online event dubbed “One more thing” on Nov. 10. That “thing” will be Macs with main processors designed by Apple for the first time, replacing Intel chi
  
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• The best VR headset for 2020 - CNET

  02-11-2020 22:00
  
  Oculus Quest, HTC Vive or PSVR? It all depends on who you are and how much you want to spend.
  
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• Samsung has begun production of the Galaxy S21, report says - CNET

  02-11-2020 21:58
  
  The tech giant is reportedly already mass producing its next phone.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck updates coming, Elon Musk says reveal coming in a month - Roadshow

  02-11-2020 21:52
  
  You thought we were done with Cybertruck news? CEO Elon Musk says otherwise.
  
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• The best VR games and experiences on Oculus Quest and Quest 2 - CNET

  02-11-2020 21:51
  
  Fitness and sports, multiplayer gaming, virtual theater, strange worlds: This is what you have to check out first.
  
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• Apple's Mac event: How to watch on Nov. 10 - CNET

  02-11-2020 21:47
  
  The company's new Mac computers powered by "Apple Silicon" are expected.
  
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• Apple Working on Redesigned Mac Pro With Smaller Form Factor and Apple Silicon Chip

  02-11-2020 21:46 via macrumors.com
  
  As part of the transition to Apple Silicon, Apple is designing a new Mac Pro that has a smaller form factor, reports Bloomberg. The new ‌Mac Pro‌ is said to have a design that looks like the current design, but in a more compact enclosure that's "about half the size."
  It is not known if the new ‌Mac Pro‌ will replace the current model or will be sold alongside the current ‌Mac Pro‌, which was introduced last year. From Bloomberg:Apple engineers are currently develop
  
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• Apple’s ‘One more thing’ November Mac event live stream placeholder now on YouTube

  02-11-2020 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After officially announcing its “One more thing” special event for November 10, Apple has made a live stream placeholder available on its YouTube channel. Read on for how to watch Apple’s November Mac event as well as setting an event reminder.more…
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• Apple Event to Include 13-Inch MacBook Pro, 16-Inch MacBook Pro, and 13-Inch MacBook Air With Apple Silicon Chips [Updated]

  02-11-2020 21:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Next week's Apple event will see Apple introduce three new Macs with Apple Silicon processors, including a 13-inch MacBook Pro, a 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌, and a 13-inch MacBook Air.
  The updated info on which Macs we can expect to see at the event comes direct from Bloomberg, with sources listed as "people familiar with the matter."Aside from the transition to ‌Apple Silicon‌ chips, the new Macs will not feature significant design changes, with Apple continuing to use the same M
  
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• Bloomberg: Apple to announce three new MacBooks with Apple Silicon at next week’s event

  02-11-2020 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, Apple announced its final event of the year, set for November 10. This is widely expected to be the time when Apple announces its first round of ARM Macs, with the company having already stated that it will transition the entire line away from Intel within two years.
  Bloomberg has more specific reporting on exactly which models are getting updates first. The publication says new 13-inch MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are currently ramping production, all
  
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• Apple updates Dark Sky with new iOS 14 and watchOS 7 features

  02-11-2020 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Dark Sky app offers hyperlocal weather information. With down-to-the-minute forecasts, you’ll know exactly when the rain will start or stop — right where you’re standing. “It’s like magic,” as they say. It really is.
  Today, Apple updated Dark Sky for the first time since the company purchased it, with the following features:
  • Adds the extra large watch complication with watchOS 7• Improves location search with more suggested
  
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• The best Black Friday 2020 deals available now and coming soon - CNET

  02-11-2020 20:58
  
  There are great bargains now and more just around the corner. One highlight: $99 AirPods.
  
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• NASA's moon-exploring Viper will be the first rover to rock headlights - CNET

  02-11-2020 20:43
  
  Moon shadows won't stand a chance against Viper's car-like headlight rig.
  
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• Dark Sky gets first update since Apple acquisition with new iOS 14 and watchOS 7 features

  02-11-2020 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a surprise move this past March, Apple acquired the highly popular weather app and API provider Dark Sky. After a long wait, Apple is today releasing the first update since it purchased Dark Sky and shut down the Android version of the app.more…
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• Apple eyes historic mark of $100 billion in revenue this quarter

  02-11-2020 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple, along with Amazon, are both expected to report revenue above $100 billion in 2020’s holiday quarter, putting them into rarefied air and underlining their market dominance.
  Apple Park in Cupertino, California
  Ryan Vlastelica for Bloomberg:Amazon forecast revenue of $112 billion to $121 billion for the period ending in December. Wall Street is looking for revenue of almost $119 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. While Apple didn’t give a forecast in its most recen
  
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• Apple's Dark Sky Weather App Gains Improved Location Search and Other New Features

  02-11-2020 19:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple in March purchased popular iOS weather app Dark Sky, and has begun integrating the Dark Sky features into iOS with the release of iOS 14. The Dark Sky app, priced at $3.99, continues to be available, and today Apple released an update for the app.
  Dark Sky version 6.8.5 features a new extra large watch complication to be used with watchOS 7, and it includes improved location search with more suggested and relevant results to make it easier to find just what you're looking for.There's also
  
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• Amazon's new Eero 6 mesh routers available now with Wi-Fi 6 - CNET

  02-11-2020 19:36
  
  The new mesh Wi-Fi systems use multiple devices to spread a stronger signal throughout your home at faster Wi-Fi 6 speeds.
  
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• First Macs With Apple Silicon Could Be 13-Inch MacBook Air and 13-Inch MacBook Pro

  02-11-2020 19:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro could be some of the first Macs to get Apple Silicon chips with Apple perhaps announcing new versions of these machines at the Apple event set to take place in November.
  Well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo back in July suggested that Apple would release new 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ and ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with ‌Apple Silicon‌ chips before the end of the year, with those machines positioned to transition over to
  
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• Early Black Friday deals on Amazon Echo devices still going strong: $45 Show 5, $19 Echo Dot and more - CNET

  02-11-2020 19:28
  
  Why wait around for November when you can get Black Friday pricing today?
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 7.1 and tvOS 14.2 Release Candidate to beta testers

  02-11-2020 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released the watchOS 7.1 Release Candidate build to Apple Watch developer and public beta testers today. The update brings new headphone level features and more. more…
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• Apple Seeds watchOS 7.1 Release Candidate to Developers

  02-11-2020 19:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming watchOS 7.1 update to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the fourth beta and more than a month after releasing the watchOS 7 update.
  To install the ‌watchOS 7‌.1 beta, developers need to download the proper configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center. Once the profile is in place, the ‌‌‌‌watchOS 7‌‌‌‌ beta can be downloaded through the dedicated &zwnj
  
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• Jeep Gladiator Top Dog concept loads up on off-road gear -- and a place to grill hot dogs? - Roadshow

  02-11-2020 19:21
  
  Yeah, it even packs an electric hot dog grill to keep you refueled on your journeys.
  
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• Apple Seeds tvOS 14.2 Release Candidate to Developers

  02-11-2020 19:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded release candidate version of an upcoming tvOS 14.2 update to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the fourth beta and more than a month after releasing the tvOS 14 update.
  Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the tvOS 14.2 developer beta can be downloaded onto the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ via a profile that's installed using Xcode.tvOS updates other than new release
  
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• Apple may replace your AirPods Pro for free even if they’re out of warranty

  02-11-2020 19:17 via macworld.com
  
  If you rushed out to buy a pair of AirPods Pro wireless earbuds when they launched in October 2019 and didn’t buy AppleCare+, the warranty just ran out, unfortunately. But if your AirPods Pro aren’t sounding their best, Apple might still fix them for free.Apple has launched the AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues, which covers all AirPods models made before October 2020. According to the support page, “a small percentage of AirPods Pro may experience sound issues
  
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• Apple now offering iPhone Upgrade Program pre-approvals for iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max

  02-11-2020 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-orders are set to begin on Friday, November 6. Ahead of pre-orders officially opening up, Apple is now accepting iPhone Upgrade Program pre-approvals through the Apple Store app and the Apple Online Store.more…
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• iPhone 12: The highest-profile first-gen MagSafe accessories are here - CNET

  02-11-2020 19:05
  
  Apple added a new feature to its flagship phone, and it has a lot of potential.
  
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• Apple Now Offering iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max Pre-Approval for iPhone Upgrade Program Customers

  02-11-2020 19:00 via macrumors.com
  
  With pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max scheduled to take place this Friday, Apple today began offering pre-approval for the new iPhone models for ‌iPhone‌ Upgrade Program members.Existing and new ‌‌iPhone‌‌ Upgrade Program members can use the Apple Store app on the ‌‌iPhone‌‌ to go through all of the pre-approval steps to get ready to purchase one of the new iPhones on November 6.Apple's pre-approval process is designed to m
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Buccaneers vs. Giants on Monday Night Football without cable - CNET

  02-11-2020 18:59
  
  Tom Brady and Tampa Bay visit New York on ESPN.
  
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• Rumor: 13-inch MacBook Pro and Air likely first Apple Silicon Macs

  02-11-2020 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple just announced its next special event for November 10 with the tagline “One more thing.” The event is likely to focus on the Apple Silicon transition for the Mac lineup, and now a reliable source has just provided a cryptic hint at what to expect.more…
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• James Bond movies: Ranking 007's best and worst - CNET

  02-11-2020 18:53
  
  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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• One more AR Easter egg: Apple Silicon MacBook teased for November event

  02-11-2020 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As it’s become a little tradition this fall, Apple has included another little Easter egg on its events page for the “One more thing” special November event. And this time around the subtle AR surprise hints that the first Apple Silicon Mac will be a new MacBook.more…
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• Apple next online-only event set for Nov. 10, Apple Silicon Macs expected - CNET

  02-11-2020 18:42
  
  The tech giant says it'll be making its next online announcements next week at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. BST / 5 a.m. Nov 11 AEDT.
  
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