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• Oculus Quest update adds fitness tracker app, and Quest 2 gets 90Hz games - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:46
  
  Oculus Move is a central fitness dashboard that rolls out next week, and updated games for Quest 2 are coming, too.
  
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• White House hopes to have enough COVID-19 vaccine for 20 million Americans in December - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:35
  
  But this relies on Pfizer getting emergency approval from the FDA.
  
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• Best Buy Black Friday flash sale: Discounts on TVs, vacuums, headphones, more - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:24
  
  The store's one-day-only "Treat Yourself" event includes a $60 air fryer and a Fitbit Inspire 2 for $70.
  
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• Save $450 with best deal ever on Eargo's invisible in-ear hearing aids - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:12
  
  Plus, doctors, nurses, first responders and military can save 20%. Federal employees might qualify to get Eargo for free.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2020 headphone sales: Sony, Beats, Galaxy Buds and more deals available now - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:10
  
  Looking for a deal on a new set of headphones? The discounts are already underway.
  
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• Peacock: Everything about NBCUniversal's (partially) free app - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:09
  
  Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more, like originals and top-tier catalog items, if you pay. But you still can't stream it on Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Newegg Black November sale: Get guaranteed Black Friday prices all month long - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:01
  
  Save on laptops, gaming PCs and more.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Last chance to win the iPhone 12 Pro from Survivor [Giveaway]

  13-11-2020 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Readers have just one week left to enter to win an iPhone 12 Pro from our friends over at Survivor. From now until Nov. 20th, Rewards readers can hit the form below and follow each step to increase their entries and chances of taking home one of Apple’s latest devices.
  Take a look at the new Survivor cases for all iPhone 12 models and enter the giveaway now:more…
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• Target Black Friday 2020 ad scans: $130 AirPods, buy two, get one free video games and more - CNET

  13-11-2020 23:00
  
  Scan all the deals starting on Nov. 15 -- with price matching through Dec. 25.
  
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• Constantine star says a sequel to the Keanu Reeves movie is in the works - CNET

  13-11-2020 22:55
  
  Peter Stormare, who played Lucifer, reports that Reeves' occult detective may get a second shot at the big screen.
  
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• Save 83% and get 3 months free when you protect your privacy with Surfshark VPN - CNET

  13-11-2020 22:48
  
  This upstart VPN offers a superb deal, with two years of service for about $2 per month. And it's lightning fast.
  
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• Save 83% and get 3 free months when you protect your privacy with Surfshark VPN - CNET

  13-11-2020 22:48
  
  This upstart VPN offers a superb deal, with two years of service for about $2 per month. And it's lightning fast.
  
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• Hasan Minhaj joins Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show’ for Season 2

  13-11-2020 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hasan Minhaj has signed for a major recurring role on the second season of Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show.” Minhaj will play the character Eric, a charismatic, rising star who joins The Morning Show broadcast team.
  “The Morning Show” is an Apple Original on Apple TV+
  “The Morning Show” explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. Told through the lens of two complicated women working to
  
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• Breathing device sobers you up by hyperventilating the alcohol out - CNET

  13-11-2020 22:37
  
  "It's almost inexplicable why we didn't try this decades ago," says one of the doctors behind ClearMate.
  
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• PS5 lands at Walmart: Check here to see if it's been restocked - CNET

  13-11-2020 22:19
  
  Sony's new console sold out (and nearly brought Walmart's site down) on launch day. More inventory is coming, but we don't know exactly when.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2020 headphone sales: Bose, Beats, Galaxy Buds, Sony and more deals available now - CNET

  13-11-2020 22:17
  
  Looking for a deal on a new set of headphones? The discounts are already underway.
  
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• Pixelmator Pro 2.0 offer native Apple M1 support, redesigned for macOS Big Sur

  13-11-2020 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pixelmator Pro 2.0 “Junipero,” available on November 19th, offers full, native support for Apple’s incredible M1 chip. Pixelmator Pro is blazingly fast on M1-powered Macs and tools like ML Super Resolution are up to a staggering 15x faster. Pixelmator Pro 2.0 is now fully compatible with macOS Big Sur. To match the fresh and modern look of macOS 11, Pixelmator Pro also features a new unified toolbar and a beautiful new app icon.
  Pixelmator Pro 2.0
  An interface redesigned from t
  
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• Home Depot Black Friday sale is on: See all the best deals available now - CNET

  13-11-2020 21:59
  
  Save $650 on an LG smart refrigerator, $100 on a Ryobi six-piece cordless tool combo, and much more.
  
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• DoorDash IPO filing shows massive growth, but lots of risk - CNET

  13-11-2020 21:53
  
  The company says if it's forced to make delivery workers employees, its business and financial condition would be"adversely affected."
  
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• Apple releases first public betas of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3

  13-11-2020 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Just one day after providing the betas to developers, Apple today seeded the first public betas of the upcoming iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 updates.
  iPadOS 14 introduces new features and designs that make the iPad experience even more distinctive.
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program can download the iOS and iPadOS‌ 14.3 updates over the air after installing the proper certificate from the Public Beta website on an iOS device.
  
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• What The Crown season 4 gets wrong (and right) about Margaret Thatcher - CNET

  13-11-2020 21:08
  
  The Netflix drama introduces a right royal power struggle between the queen, played by Olivia Colman, and Britain's first woman prime minster, played by Gillian Anderson. Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
  
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• Apple II lid signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak to go up for auction this month

  13-11-2020 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A rare lid of an Apple II Plus signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak will go up for auction in two weeks at the Doyle. The signed lid is expected to fetch at least $20,000, the auction house predicts.more…
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• Chevy Bolt EV recalled for battery fires after a full charge - Roadshow

  13-11-2020 20:37
  
  General Motors laid out a couple of ways to mitigate the risk until a software update is ready at dealers and a fix for the root of the problem comes to light.
  
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• Mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3 due first half of 2021 from Apple, report says - CNET

  13-11-2020 20:35
  
  Apple is reportedly working on new mini-LED iPads for early next year.
  
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• Will these Prime Day low prices return to Amazon Fire tablets by Black Friday? - CNET

  13-11-2020 20:24
  
  We saw deep discounts on Amazon tablets in October. Will those prices return?
  
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• US election security groups call 2020 election "most secure in American history." - CNET

  13-11-2020 20:24
  
  CISA Director Christopher Krebs, who said Thursday there's no evidence of attacks on voting systems, expects to be fired, Reuters reported.
  
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• M1 Macs’ Rosetta 2 app translations can take 20 seconds on first launch

  13-11-2020 20:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple this week announced Rosetta 2 technology for the M1, the most powerful chip Apple has ever created and the first chip designed specifically for the Mac.
  Rosetta 2 enables existing Intel apps not yet upgraded to Universal to run seamlessly on Macs with Apple silicon.
  With Big Sur and M1, Mac users can run a greater range of apps than ever before. All of Apple’s Mac software is now Universal and runs natively on M1 systems. Existing Mac apps that have not been updated to Universal will
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Seahawks vs. Rams, Bills vs. Cardinals, RedZone and the rest of Week 10 without cable - CNET

  13-11-2020 19:54
  
  You don't need cable to watch the Week 10 action.
  
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• Castro podcast player gains sharp iOS 14 widgets with dark mode support

  13-11-2020 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Popular iOS podcast client Castro has launched a new update today that brings widgets to your iPhone home screen in multiple sizes with support for dark/light mode, new custom icons, and more.more…
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• Scientists can't rule out giant asteroid Apophis impacting Earth in 2068 - CNET

  13-11-2020 19:44
  
  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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• Top Gear's James May has... a cooking show? - CNET

  13-11-2020 19:42
  
  The Top Gear host is venturing into the kitchen on Amazon Prime. The only thing is, he can't cook.
  
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• Fantastical for Mac updated with Apple Silicon support, macOS Big Sur widgets, more

  13-11-2020 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fantastical is adding a variety of new features on the Mac alongside this week’s release of macOS Big Sur. Fantastical for Mac features an updated design to fit in with Big Sur’s new aesthetic, alongside widget support, Apple Silicon optimization, and more.more…
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• TikTok gets 15-day extension on forced sale as saga with Trump continues - CNET

  13-11-2020 19:24
  
  It would be hard to squeeze this ongoing story into a 60-second TikTok.
  
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• I've been living with a life-size Baby Yoda - CNET

  13-11-2020 19:14
  
  Sharing a home with Sideshow's collectible of The Mandalorian star has made coronavirus isolation way less lonely.
  
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• [Update: Public beta too] Apple releases first developer beta of iOS 14.3

  13-11-2020 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: The first public beta of iOS 14.3 is now available. Here’s our full recap of what’s new.Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3. This comes after iOS 14.2 left beta and was released to the public just last week. Apple has also released the first developer beta of watchOS 7.2 and tvOS 14.3.more…
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• U.S. stocks rally to add to weekly gains

  13-11-2020 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Friday, U.S. stocks moved higher, propelled by better-than-expected earnings and COVID-19 vaccine optimism with investors eyes trained on pharmaceuticals like Pfizer, BioNTech, Eli Lilly, Regeneron, and Moderna.
  Suzanne O’Halloran for FOXBusiness:The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 100 points or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 was higher by 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.3%.
  Disney fueling some of the gains in the early session after reporting better-than-expected quarterly resul
  
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• Sonos Upgrade program offers up to 30 percent off new devices without junking your old ones - CNET

  13-11-2020 19:03
  
  Owners of the Play:1, Play:5, Connect, Bridge and other Sonos gear are eligible for the discount.
  
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• The best home exercise equipment to buy in 2020 - CNET

  13-11-2020 19:01
  
  Everything your family and friends need to bring the gym home.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: 'Fireball,' 'Doug Unplugs,' and 'Becoming You' are now available

  13-11-2020 19:01 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.Though the service has been available for only about a year and and doesn’t yet have a lot of shows or films available, there’s a lot in the works. This is a list of all the Apple TV+ content we know of so far, along with details about prominent stars, directors, produc
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 episode 3 tells two stories and nails 'em both - CNET

  13-11-2020 18:58
  
  Review: The Mandalorian goes fishing for personal revelations in Chapter 11: The Heiress.
  
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• As new Toyota Mirai awaits, automaker will bring 7 new hydrogen stations to California - Roadshow

  13-11-2020 18:56
  
  Toyota is partnering with Iwatani to bring the new stations online.
  
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• Apple VPs talk M1 Macs, Rosetta 2 translation, and more in new interviews

  13-11-2020 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following Tuesday’s introduction of the first Apple Silicon Macs, Apple VPs Tim Millet and Bob Borchers have sat down for a pair of interviews to talk more about the M1 chip. Bob Borchers serves as vice president of product marketing for Apple, while Tim Millet is the company’s vice president of platform architecture.more…
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• Apple Arcade: 'The Pathless' is now available

  13-11-2020 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app purchases and ads. If all goes well, it could elevate the perception of mobile gaming in general.Got questions? We’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 11/14/20: The Pathless was released today. Be sure to check its requirements—it onl
  
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• CNET reviews Apple’s HomePod mini: ‘Will sell like hotcakes’

  13-11-2020 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The initial reviews for Apple’s HomePod mini are strong. Apple in mid-October unveiled HomePod mini, the newest addition to the HomePod family that delivers impressive sound, the intelligence of Siri to get things done, and a smart home experience that offers comfort and convenience without complexity.
  HomePod mini is the newest addition to the HomePod family and offers impressive sound, the intelligence of Siri, and smart home capabilities.
  At just 3.3 inches tall, HomePod mini is packed
  
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• New beta of DaVinci Resolve now available with support for M1-powered Macs

  13-11-2020 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ahead of the first M1-powered Macs arriving to customers next week, Blackmagic Design has released a new beta of its popular DaVinci Resolve video editor and color correction tool with Apple Silicon support. This means that DaVinci Resolve will run natively on your M1-powered Mac when it arrives.more…
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• HomeKit Weekly: Add smart home capabilities to multiple devices with HomeKit surge protectors

  13-11-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  HomeKit outlets are an easy way to turn an existing appliance into one that works with your smart home setup. What if you need more than one? HomeKit surge protectors are the easiest way to turn multiple devices into ones that work with HomeKit. I’ve purchased a handful of them and now have my favorites, so read on if you want to learn about the best HomeKit surge protectors.more…
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• Friday deals: iPads and MacBooks from $290, Acer displays, HomeKit plugs, more

  13-11-2020 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include Woot’s big iPad and MacBook sale, plus markdowns on Acer displays, and WeMo’s HomeKit outdoor plug. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Lego creates largest set ever: Rome's Colosseum with 9,036 pieces - CNET

  13-11-2020 17:40
  
  The Colosseum beats out the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon for the crown -- or laurel wreath.
  
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• Save up to 60% on Stanley insulated thermoses and cookware sets - CNET

  13-11-2020 17:38
  
  These iconic camping companions make the perfect gift for an adventure seeker on your list.
  
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• Apple joins industry group working on 6G

  13-11-2020 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has become the latest major player to join the Next G Alliance, a coalition of companies working to define and develop the next generation of mobile technology, 6G. Google and LG Electronics have also joined the effort.
  Diana Goovaerts for Mobile World Live:The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) launched the group last month, with backing from top US and Canadian operators, Ericsson and Nokia, among others. Its main aim is to establish North America as a leader in 6G
  
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