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• We'll spend nearly a decade of our lives staring at our phones, study says - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:47
  
  That sure puts things into perspective.
  
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• Bill Gates and actress Rashida Jones will interview Dr. Fauci on new podcast - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:34
  
  The podcast, called Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions, is set to premiere Nov. 16.
  
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• Apple Pulls iOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, and tvOS 14.3 Updates Amid Slew of Server Issues

  12-11-2020 23:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Shortly after seeding the first betas of iOS 14.3, iPad 14.3, watchOS 7.2, and tvOS 14.3, Apple has pulled all of the updates from the Developer Center and they're no longer available for download.
  It's not clear if the new software releases were mistakenly seeded out or pulled due to the numerous issues that Apple's servers are experiencing. Right now, users are not able to download macOS Big Sur and are seeing the following message when attempting an install: "An error occurred while installin
  
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• Target Black Friday 2020 ad scans: $130 AirPods, buy two, get one video games and more - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:33
  
  Scan all the deals starting on Nov. 15 -- with price matching through Dec. 25.
  
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• Twitter says it labeled 300K election tweets with misleading or disputed content - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:27
  
  The platform has stepped up its efforts to fight the spread of misinformation in recent weeks.
  
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• MacOS Big Sur download is now available, here's how to get it - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:11
  
  MacOS Big Sur is now available for download. Here's how to get the new OS on your Mac.
  
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• PS5: 8 things you need to do with your brand new Sony PlayStation 5 - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:07
  
  Power settings, sub menus, this thing even has spoiler settings!
  
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• Apple Card, Apple Pay, Maps and Messages Experiencing Outages [Updated]

  12-11-2020 23:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is having trouble with a number of services at this time, and along with problems that are preventing people from installing macOS Big Sur and slowing down third-party apps, Apple Card, Apple Pay, Maps, and iMessage are experiencing issues.
  According to Apple's System Status page, Apple Card and Apple Pay are seeing a complete outage. Users are not able to complete Apple Pay transactions, and some users may be unable to apply for or manage an Apple Card on Apple.com.Maps traffic and routin
  
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• Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to Developers

  12-11-2020 22:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, one week after releasing iOS 14.2.
  iOS and iPadOS 14.3 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or over the air after the proper developer profile has been installed.There's no word yet on what's included in the iOS 14.3 update, but it likely focuses on features, bug fixes, and performance improvements that weren't able to be included in the iOS 14.2 release.Once we've
  
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• Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X for Apple Silicon Macs Ahead of M1 Launch

  12-11-2020 22:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, its video and audio editing apps designed for professionals, to version 10.5 and 10.6, respectively. The new software updates introduce improved performance and efficiency on Mac computers with Apple Silicon, along with new features that take advantage of the ‌Apple Silicon‌ Neural Engine.
  Apple's release notes for the Final Cut Pro X update are below:- Improved performance and efficiency on Mac computers with Apple silicon
  - Accelerated
  
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• Twitter labeled 300k election tweets with misleading or disputed content, report says - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:50
  
  The platform has stepped up its efforts to fight the spread of misinformation in recent weeks.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 7.2 to Developers

  12-11-2020 22:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming watchOS 7.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming one week after the launch of watchOS 7.1.
  To install the ‌watchOS 7.2‌ beta, developers need to download the proper configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center. Once the profile is in place, the ‌‌‌watchOS 7‌‌‌.2 beta can be downloaded through the dedicated ‌Apple Watch‌ app on the iPhone by going to General &
  
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• Apple's MacOS Big Sur updates are crashing and failing for some users - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:49
  
  People trying to update are seeing lengthy download time frames.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 14.3 Update to Developers

  12-11-2020 22:49 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 14.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta available a week after the tvOS 14.2 release.
  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.Other than new releases, tvOS updates are often minor in scale, focusing on under-th
  
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• Mac Apps Not Opening or Slow Due to Apple Server Issues: How to Fix For Now

  12-11-2020 22:48 via macrumors.com
  
  If you are seeing long delays in launching apps or being unable to open Mac Apps at all, this may be due to Apple having significant problems right now with their services.Apple has noted on their status site that "Users may be experience issues with the service."We've seen reports that this is affecting launching apps when connected to the internet.
  Hey Apple users:If you're now experiencing hangs launching apps on the Mac, I figured out the problem using Little Snitch.It's trustd connecting to
  
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• Melting glacier threatens to trigger a catastrophic tsunami in Alaska - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:47
  
  The Barry Arm is shrinking, and the slopes it's held in place could collapse.
  
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• Canalys: Apple No.2 in worldwide PC market share

  12-11-2020 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Canalys has pegged Apple at No.2 in worldwide PC market share, because the research firm correctly counts tablets like iPad as personal computers.
  The total PC market (including tablets) enjoyed a second successive quarter of stellar growth, with total shipments of 124.5 million units, up 23% year-on-year.
  Lenovo led the global market with 23.5 million tablets, notebooks and desktops shipped followed closely by Apple with 22.1 million macs and iPads. HP, Dell and Samsung rounded out the top five
  
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• Hertz car subscription looks to expand beyond rental cars - Roadshow

  12-11-2020 22:43
  
  Hertz My Car will roll out nationwide after piloting in a few areas with three tiers for subscribers.
  
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• One Year After Launch, Disney+ Has 73.7 Million Subscribers

  12-11-2020 22:41 via macrumors.com
  
  It's been exactly one year since the Disney+ streaming service first launched, and over the course of the last 12 months, Disney+ has gained 73.7 million subscribers, surpassing expectations.
  Disney announced the impressive subscriber numbers during its fourth quarter earnings results, which went out this afternoon."Even with the disruption caused by COVID-19, we've been able to effectively manage our businesses while also taking bold, deliberate steps to position our company for greater long-te
  
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• Explosive neutron star collision may have created a rare, extreme star - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:30
  
  Two neutron stars collided in deep space. Telescopes may have seen an extreme, rare star created in the aftermath.
  
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• Best early Black Friday 2020 deals at Amazon - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:30
  
  Why wait? Save right now on Apple Watch, AirPods Pro and more.
  
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• macOS Big Sur Installation Failed: "An Error Occurred While Installing the Selected Updates"

  12-11-2020 22:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this morning released macOS Big Sur to the public, and since the software went live, it has had extremely long download times that have prevented many from being able to install it.
  Even those who have made progress through the download have run into problems where the software downloading process is suddenly interrupted and must be restarted. Others have reported being able to download the update and then having the installation fail. Apple's site appears to be having some major issues du
  
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• Disney Plus hits 73.7 million subscribers - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:13
  
  Disney Plus reports continued growth during the coronavirus pandemic, news that comes on the anniversary of its launch last year.
  
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• Disney Plus hits 73.4 million subscribers - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:13
  
  Disney Plus reports continued growth during the coronavirus pandemic, news that comes on the anniversary of its launch last year.
  
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• Plague Inc. Gets New Game Mode That Lets You Save the World From a Pandemic

  12-11-2020 21:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Popular iOS game Plague Inc. was this week updated with a new game mode called "Plague Inc: The Cure," which is designed to let players work to stop a pandemic from spreading across the globe.
  The original game, which has been around for many years now, encourages players to find ways to spread a disease to wipe out the world's population with various symptoms and transmission methods. Plague Inc. has always been a highly downloaded iOS game, and it is currently number two on the App Store's cha
  
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• Massive asteroid Apophis might threaten Earth in 2068, but don't freak out - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:36
  
  Apophis is the size of the Eiffel Tower and a 2068 impact scenario is still in play, but it's not a reason to lose sleep.
  
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• Rosetta Mac App Translation Process Can Take 20 Seconds on First Launch

  12-11-2020 21:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Given that Apple's new M1 chip is designed based on ARM architecture, apps built for Intel's x86 architecture will need to be run through Apple's translation layer Rosetta 2 in order to function on Apple Silicon Macs, and this process can take some time.
  Microsoft this week indicated that when launching any of its Mac apps for the first time on Apple Silicon Macs, the apps will bounce in the dock for approximately 20 seconds while the Rosetta 2 translation process is completed, with all subseque
  
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• Google Photos: Unlimited storage won't be free for much longer - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:29
  
  Starting June 1, 2021, you'll get 15GB of free storage, as Google encourages users to sign up for the Google One storage subscription service.
  
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• The Hisense 70-inch 4K UHD Smart Android TV is still available for $400 - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:26
  
  One day later, still in stock -- for now. Plus, turn it (or any other) into a Roku TV for $29.
  
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• Hisense 70-inch 4K UHD Smart Android TV is still available for $400 - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:26
  
  One day later, still in stock -- for now. Plus, turn it (or any other) into a Roku TV for $29.
  
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• Top federal election security official expects to be fired, report says - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:24
  
  CISA Director Christopher Krebs and his agency run a website debunking claims of election fraud. Reuters reports the website led to conflict with the White House.
  
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• Apple execs explain how the Mac’s M1 processor came to exist

  12-11-2020 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple this week announced M1, the most powerful chip it has ever created and the first chip designed specifically for the Mac. Now, Apple’s hardware, software and marketing chiefs have spoken with The Independent to explain how the company’s new M1 processor came to exist.
  M1 is the first personal computer chip built using cutting-edge 5-nanometer process technology and is packed with an astounding 16 billion transistors.
  M1 is optimized for Mac systems in which small size and power
  
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• Chevy Corvette production shuts down for a third time - Roadshow

  12-11-2020 21:09
  
  A supplier issue due to coronavirus-related restraints caused the Corvette's assembly lines to fall silent once again.
  
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• Apple Silicon M1 Mac Mini vs. Intel Mac Mini Buyer's Guide

  12-11-2020 21:08 via macrumors.com
  
  In November 2020, Apple updated the Mac mini with the first Apple Silicon chip for the Mac, the M1 chip. However, Apple continues to sell its older, Intel-based Mac mini. The Intel ‌Mac mini‌ last received a significant update in 2018, so why is Apple still selling its older ‌Mac mini‌?Curiously, rather than making the older model available for a lower price, Apple is presenting the Intel-based ‌Mac mini‌ as a high-end option, starting at $1099, which is substantial
  
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• Buy the Sony PS5 at Walmart today: These are the best times to check online - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:49
  
  The first order window nearly took down Walmart's site. Here's when you can try again.
  
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• Netflix signs Oscar-winning director David Fincher to exclusive 4-year deal - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:47
  
  After Mindhunter, House of Cards and Mank, the Fight Club director will create more "content" for the streaming service.
  
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• Marvel's WandaVision to stream on Disney Plus starting Jan. 15 - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:40
  
  WandaVision will debut as the first TV series spun out of the blockbuster movie universe, after the coronavirus delayed everything on Disney Plus' slate of Marvel originals.
  
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• Popular iOS Camera App Darkroom Expands to Macs With Universal App Support

  12-11-2020 20:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Popular camera app Darkroom was today updated to introduce Universal App support, which means that the newest version of Darkroom works on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It is compatible with Apple's upcoming M1 Macs and Intel Macs that are running macOS Big Sur.
  On the Mac, Darkroom offers up editing tools that have been optimized for a Mac experience and designed with the ‌macOS Big Sur‌ aesthetic. There's a translucent sidebar and native window toolbars, and interactions have been optimi
  
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• Fireball-fueled Northern Taurid meteor shower spices up the sky. How to watch - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:25
  
  It's not the biggest of the year, but it can be among the most fiery.
  
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• The new Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker is on sale for $45 - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:16
  
  With a 15-day battery and built-in Alexa, this wrist pal is worth a look. Plus, Red Dead Redemption 2 for Xbox One: $25.
  
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• Apple Execs Talk M1 Chip, Touchscreen Macs and More in New Interview

  12-11-2020 20:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's first Macs with M1 Apple Silicon chips were introduced earlier this week and will be in the hands of customers by next Tuesday. Amid the release, Apple engineering chief Craig Federighi, hardware engineering VP John Ternus, and marketing chief Greg Joswiak spoke with The Independent to discuss the new Macs.
  When announcing the new M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook mini, Apple had bold claims about their speed relative to both older Macs and PCs, and benchmarks last night proved th
  
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• 'Potato Head,' another botched art restoration in Spain, sparks memes - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:11
  
  Gracias, Spain, for yet another oh-so-entertaining before-and-after work of art.
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro's camera vs. Note 20 Ultra: Portraits, selfies, night mode and more - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:10
  
  The iPhone 12 Pro and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have two of the best smartphone cameras out there. Let's see which is better for landscape photos, portraits, selfies, night mode and video.
  
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• Facebook Messenger, Instagram will let you send messages that disappear - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:00
  
  The new feature is called "vanish mode."
  
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• Apple’s macOS Big Sur release notes

  12-11-2020 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released macOS Big Sur which elevates the world’s most advanced desktop operating system to a new level of power and beauty. The macOS Big Sur release notes are included below.
  macOS 11 Big Sur introduces a beautiful redesign and new features in Safari, Messages, and Maps.
  Experience Mac to the fullest with a refined new design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Discover new features for Maps and Messages. And get even more transparency around your privacy.
  macOS Big Sur re
  
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• The Bachelor mansion hits Airbnb for $6K a night (what's that in roses?) - CNET

  12-11-2020 19:49
  
  Get ready for the most shocking vacation stay ever.
  
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• YouTube cancels Rewind annual trend-recap video for 2020 - CNET

  12-11-2020 19:39
  
  2020 would have marked the 10th anniversary of YouTube Rewind, but Google's video giant said it would take a break this year.
  
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• macOS 11 Big Sur: Apple releases a major update for your Mac

  12-11-2020 19:10 via macworld.com
  
  The newest version of the Mac operating system, macOS Big Sur, is coming soon. Really soon. Big Sur is version 11, and it replaces macOS 10.15 Catalina.Big Sur is a major upgrade with several features that users can take advantage of. In this article, we cover the major new features, as well as answer frequently asked questions. We’ll update this article as new information becomes available.How to get macOS Big Sur
  Before you install the update, you should back up you Mac. This could
  
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• Apple releases macOS Big Sur

  12-11-2020 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  macOS Big Sur, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, is now available to Mac users as a free software update. Big Sur introduces a beautiful redesign and is packed with new enhancements for key apps including Safari, Messages, and Maps, as well as new privacy features. And Big Sur has been engineered, down to its core, to take full advantage of all the power of the M1 chip to make the macOS experience even better for the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, MacBook
  
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• Used car prices jump 10%, thanks to new-car coronavirus crunch - Roadshow

  12-11-2020 19:03
  
  Inventory shortages mean you're paying a lot more for a used car compared to last year, especially if you want a pickup truck.
  
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