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• iOS 14.3: Apple releases the second beta

  17-11-2020 23:56 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s big product release roadmap for the fall continues apace, with new iPhones, iPads, Macs with Apple silicon, and macOS Big Sur. But it hasn’t forgotten about iOS 14, which is gearing up for its third big point release.Apple has now begun beta releases of iOS 14.3. It adds the promised ProRAW format to iPhone 12 Pro and a few other small changes.Updated 11/17/20: Apple has released the second beta of iOS 14.3. The developer release is up now, and the public beta will probably
  
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• Dropbox Spaces gets new collaboration and teamwork features

  17-11-2020 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dropbox today announced some important improvements to the Dropbox Spaces platform, which was announced last year and focuses on collaboration and group work. The company says that the new features will assist people who are working at home due to the pandemic.more…
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• Best home gadgets for fall 2020: Coffee makers, fire pits and other cozy devices - CNET

  17-11-2020 23:32
  
  These products will help keep you cozy in the colder seasons.
  
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• Apple Releases Second Betas of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to Developers and Public Beta Testers

  17-11-2020 23:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 updates to developers and public beta testers for testing purposes, one week after releasing the first betas and two weeks after the launch of iOS and iPadOS 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. Public beta testers can download the update after installing a profile from Apple's beta testing site.
  The iOS 14.3 upd
  
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• Verizon unveils updated $70 Stream TV device with Netflix, Disney Plus and more - CNET

  17-11-2020 23:21
  
  New Fios or 5G Home customers can get the device free with a new installation.
  
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• Apple releases second iOS 14.3 beta with Apple ProRAW to developers

  17-11-2020 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following the release of the first iOS 14.3 developer beta last Thursday, Apple has just released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 beta 2 to developers. The update comes with some minor tweaks in addition to the Apple ProRAW mode for iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.more…
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• Apple executives talk Apple Silicon roadmap and more in new interview

  17-11-2020 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the first M1 Macs make their way to consumers, Apple executives Greg Joswiak, Johny Srouji, and Craig Federighi recently spoke with Om Malik to offer more details on Apple Silicon. The three Apple executives also detailed how Apple Silicon gives the company more control over the Mac’s roadmap.more…
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• Facebook, Twitter CEOs say they would support changes to key internet law - CNET

  17-11-2020 23:13
  
  The chief executives appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a hearing about the 2020 US election and social media.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter CEOs express support for changes to key law governing internet speech - CNET

  17-11-2020 23:13
  
  Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey appeared before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about the 2020 US election and social media.
  
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• Apple’s shockingly powerful M1 chip for Macs wins raves

  17-11-2020 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The reviews are in on the first batch of Apple Macs with the new Apple-designed M1 chip, and they are overwhelmingly positive.
  M1 is the first personal computer chip built using cutting-edge 5-nanometer process technology and is packed with an astounding 16 billion transistors.
  By far the most powerful chip Apple has ever made, M1 transforms the Mac experience. With its industry-leading performance per watt, together with macOS Big Sur, M1 delivers up to 3.5x faster CPU, up to 6x faster GPU, up
  
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• Aloe Blacc helps us ring in the 2022 Infiniti QX55: Watch the reveal here - Roadshow

  17-11-2020 22:40
  
  Infiniti's new crossover should take on a coupelike look.
  
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• Dolly Parton helped fund coronavirus vaccine research - CNET

  17-11-2020 22:38
  
  The legendary country singer donated $1 million in April, and that money helped pay for Moderna's promising vaccine.
  
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• HP Black Friday deals available now: Save on HP computers HP Spectre, Envy and more - CNET

  17-11-2020 22:37
  
  Save between $50 and $200 on work-from-home and gaming laptops.
  
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• Twitter Launches Ephemeral Tweets Called 'Fleets' for All Users

  17-11-2020 22:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Twitter today announced the worldwide launch of a new ephemeral tweet option called a "Fleet," which will last for 24 hours on the social network before disappearing. Much like stories on Instagram or Facebook, fleets are located at the top of the Twitter timeline.
  Fleets have no retweets, likes, or public comments, do not show up in search or moments, and cannot be embedded on external websites. Prior to today's launch, the fleets feature was in testing in countries that include Brazil, India,
  
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• Best USB-C hub in 2020 to simplify your work-from-home setup - CNET

  17-11-2020 22:19
  
  Get more ports with a single USB-C connection with one of these compact docks.
  
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• YouTube tweaks its COVID-19 fact-check 'panel' to add vaccine info too - CNET

  17-11-2020 22:16
  
  The box, which shows up under some videos and a the top of some search results, links out to local health authorities like the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization.
  
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• Here’s how the M1 Mac benchmark results translate into real-world performance

  17-11-2020 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  A wave of Apple M1 benchmarks has landed today with reviews of the new Macs as well as the computers now arriving to early customers. We’ve now got some great examples of what the impressive new M1 Mac capabilities mean for real-world performance.more…
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• Yahoo Finance reviews Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro: ‘Exceptionally impressive’

  17-11-2020 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the first products to get Apple’s new M1 System on a Chip is also one of the company’s most important: the MacBook Pro 13-inch. A workhorse for photo and video editors who need a powerful machine on the go, the Pro is an essential proving ground for the M1 chip’s capabilities.
  The 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 delivers game-changing performance and the longest battery life ever on a Mac.
  Daniel Howley for Yahoo Finance:The M1-powered Pro I’ve been working with has pr
  
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• Xbox Series X load times vs. Xbox One X vs. Xbox Series S vs. Xbox One - CNET

  17-11-2020 22:01
  
  The Xbox Series X is the fastest Xbox ever. But just how fast is that?
  
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• Rivian's camp kitchen may be easy on the environment, but not on your wallet - Roadshow

  17-11-2020 21:42
  
  The kitchen slides out from the R1T's gear tunnel and is powered by the vehicle battery.
  
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• DisplayMate: Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max has the best smartphone display

  17-11-2020 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After an in-depth (to say the least) analysis and lab testing, DisplayMate has declared that Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro Max flagship has the best display that they’ve ever tested.
  iPhone 12 Pro Max
  Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max features and edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR display, the largest ever on iPhone, protected by the all-new Ceramic Shield front cover, which provides the biggest jump in durability ever on iPhone.
  Dr. Raymond M. Soneira for DisplayMate:To examine the performanc
  
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• Hands-On With the New HomePod Mini

  17-11-2020 21:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's new $99 HomePod mini officially launched yesterday, with the first pre-order purchases arriving to customers and Apple beginning in-store sales. We picked up a new ‌HomePod mini‌ and thought we'd test it out for MacRumors readers who are curious how Apple's smaller HomePod measures up to the original model.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The ‌HomePod mini‌ measures in at just 3.3 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide, so it's a good deal smaller
  
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• Best Black Friday 2020 laptop deals: Huge Savings on Gateway, HP, Lenovo and more - CNET

  17-11-2020 21:11
  
  You don't need to wait until Black Friday to get a deal on a new laptop.
  
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• MacBook Air M1 hands-on: Big changes from Apple silicon and Big Sur - CNET

  17-11-2020 21:10
  
  The classic MacBook Air gets the biggest makeover in Apple's new M1 chip Mac lineup, going fanless and adding hours battery life.
  
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• European Vega launch fails, capping a horrible 2020 for rockets, too - CNET

  17-11-2020 21:09
  
  An Arianespace Vega rocket didn't make it to orbit, adding to one of the worst years for launch attempts in half a century.
  
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• Testing out the entire new Apple Mac M1 lineup - CNET

  17-11-2020 21:06
  
  These three new systems, the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini, speed past their predecessors -- but not without some caveats for early adopters.
  
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• 1Password Updated With macOS Big Sur Optimizations and Unlocking With Apple Watch

  17-11-2020 20:58 via macrumors.com
  
  AgileBits this week announced that it has released a new version of its popular password manager 1Password for Mac with macOS Big Sur optimizations, including a new icon and design tweaks to the password generator and item fields.
  1Password 7.7 also introduces support for unlocking with an Apple Watch on Macs with Touch ID, as well as many newer models of the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Pro. When enabled, you'll receive a notification on your Apple Watch any time you open 1Password on macOS Catalina
  
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• Black Friday 2020 Apple deals available now: $350 Apple Watch Series 6, $200 AirPods Pro, $850 Intel MacBook Air and more - CNET

  17-11-2020 20:56
  
  Black Friday deals on Apple products are already underway. Here are the best ones we've found so far.
  
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• Widgetsmith 2.0 now available with new themes and artwork for iOS 14 home screen widgets

  17-11-2020 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The popular Widgetsmith app received a major update to version 2.0 today. Widgetsmith, which allows you to create custom widgets for your iOS 14 home screen, now includes pre-built themes for your widgets that are fully customizable, an RGB/HEX color chooser, and more.more…
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• Black Friday 2020 AirPods deals: The AirPods Pro drop to $169 next week, a new all-time low - CNET

  17-11-2020 20:19
  
  Walmart is starting an AirPods price war on Nov. 25.
  
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• 4 great AirPods Pro alternatives that cost less - CNET

  17-11-2020 20:19
  
  Apple's noise-canceling earbuds are sweet, but there cheaper options if you're not able to swing the $250 price tag.
  
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• Chrome 87 rolling out with significant speed improvements, more battery life

  17-11-2020 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The last Chrome update of 2020 is starting to roll out and Google is touting a handful of performance improvements. Chrome 87 features tab throttling and better resource management, as well as a number of user-facing additions.more…
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• Video: Apple’s M1 MacBook Air rips through launching every default app

  17-11-2020 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Based on the initial reviews, Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini obviously offer incredible performance and battery life versus prior-generation Intel models. Now, a owner of a new M1 MacBook Air has launched every default app in the dock on a new user profile and then checked Activity Monitor to see the RAM utilization.
  The new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini are now powered by M1, Apple’s revolutionary chip.
  M1 features a unified memory architecture th
  
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• Apple CarPlay Gains More EV Charging Info Thanks to Integration With ChargePoint

  17-11-2020 20:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint today announced integration with CarPlay, which adds new EV charging data to CarPlay-compatible cars. Drivers can look up nearby chargers, check station status, start a session, get directions to the nearest station, and more.
  For convenience, there are filters that will sort stations based on the speed of the charger, cost, availability, and plug type. The ‌CarPlay‌ app also provides access to a list of favorite charging spots and a join w
  
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• Get Gloomhaven at Amazon for $85 today. Yes, that's actually a good deal - CNET

  17-11-2020 20:04
  
  That price might seem a little chonky for a board game, but Gloomhaven isn't just any board game.
  
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• Latest Version of Google Chrome for macOS Big Sur Adds Updated Icon and Other New Features

  17-11-2020 20:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today updated its Chrome browser for macOS to version 87.0.4280.66, introducing an icon change that's meant to make the Chrome browser better fit in with the new macOS Big Sur design.
  The Chrome browser's icon now features a white background behind it, which is the only change that Google has made. In the prior version of Chrome, it had no white background and was just the standard colorful Chrome logo.Chrome's icon change is the most noticeable change that will be obvious to Chrome users
  
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• Chrome's newest update throttles your tabs for faster performance - CNET

  17-11-2020 20:02
  
  Available today, Google's newest version of Chrome promises to load faster while using less of your system's memory.
  
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• European space mission fails, capping a horrible 2020 for rockets, too - CNET

  17-11-2020 19:56
  
  An Arianespace Vega rocket didn't make it to orbit, adding to one of the worst years for launch attempts in half a century.
  
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• Watch the M1 Apple Silicon MacBook Air Blaze Through Opening Every Default App

  17-11-2020 19:36 via macrumors.com
  
  At this point, we've seen enough reviews and benchmarks to know that the Apple Silicon M1 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini offer incredible performance compared to prior-generation Intel models, but there are still new tests coming out that demonstrate just how impressive Apple's chip really is.
  MacRumors forum member iChan did a test on the base model M1 MacBook Air, opening up every default app in the dock on a new user profile and then opening up Activity Monitor at the end to see the R
  
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• Apple Card: You can now apply for Apple Card on the web

  17-11-2020 19:24 via macworld.com
  
  Among the TV shows, magazines, and games services unveiled at Apple’s “Show time” event was a surprise entry into a category that couldn’t be further outside Apple’s wheelhouse: a credit card. Dubbed Apple Card, it’s not a traditional plastic credit card that gives you points on things you buy. Rather, it’s a whole new way to shop online and offline. Here’s everything you need to know about it.Updated 01/17/20: You can now apply for Apple Car
  
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• Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.1 beta to developers

  17-11-2020 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  After launching Big Sur to the public last week with macOS 11.0.1, Apple has released the 11.1 beta to developers.more…
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• Conan O'Brien to end nightly talk show, launch HBO Max variety series - CNET

  17-11-2020 19:13
  
  His travel special Conan Without Borders will continue.
  
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• In new mobile game, you earn points describing your poop to anime girls - CNET

  17-11-2020 19:09
  
  Unkore might sound like a crappy mobile game, but it actually encourages players to care about their digestive health.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Beta of Upcoming macOS Big Sur 11.1 Update to Developers

  17-11-2020 19:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Big Sur 11.1 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming five days after the launch of macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, the release version of the software.
  Developers can download the ‌macOS Big Sur‌ 11.1 beta using the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper profile from the Apple Developer Center.There's no word yet on what's included in ‌macOS Big Sur‌ 11.1, but it likely i
  
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• Apple Silicon M1 Compiles Code as Fast as 2019 Mac Pro and With Minimal Battery Life Impact

  17-11-2020 19:02 via macrumors.com
  
  By now, we've seen many benchmark results and reviews showing the breakthrough performance of Apple's new M1 chip for Macs, but the improvements are even more impressive when coupled with battery life metrics.
  TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino compiled the open source code for Safari's browser engine WebKit on a variety of Macs, and as has come to be expected, M1-based models completed the task quicker than Intel-based models.For example, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 compiled WebKit in 2
  
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• Wyze brings a smart sprinkler controller on board for $50 - CNET

  17-11-2020 19:00
  
  The new Wyze Sprinkler Controller is available for preorder now.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2020 deals available now: $200 55-inch Android TV, $100 AeroGarden, $129 AirPods and more - CNET

  17-11-2020 18:56
  
  Check out the latest deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more, and get a peek at what's coming soon.
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro Max receives ‘highest ever’ rating from DisplayMate, sets 11 records

  17-11-2020 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DisplayMate has put the iPhone 12 Pro Max Super Retina XDR display through its highly detailed testing and the outcome isn’t surprising: Apple has once again earned “DisplayMate’s highest ever Display Performance Grade of A+” and “Best Smartphone Display Award.” However, going beyond the iPhone 11 Pro’s accolades last year, the 12 Pro Max has matched or set 11 smartphone display performance records.more…
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• LumaFusion gains HDR support with 10-bit processing and export for iPhone and iPad

  17-11-2020 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LumaFusion, which is in my opinion the best and most powerful video editing app available for iOS devices, recently received a big update that accommodates 10-bit HDR workflows. The version 2.4 update, which is free to existing LumaFusion customers, allows iPhone 12 HDR video shooters to import and export 10-bit HDR video.more…
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• Scientists discover beautiful blue new mineral petrovite - CNET

  17-11-2020 18:40
  
  It's not just a pretty face. The mineral could find a use in next-generation rechargeable batteries.
  
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