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• The mysterious monoliths in Utah, California and Utah: Everything we know so far - CNET

  03-12-2020 23:56
  
  Everything we know about those pesky monoliths that keep appearing (and disappearing).
  
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• Haynes to cease printing new repair manuals, moves to online guides - Roadshow

  03-12-2020 23:53
  
  The publisher will keep cranking out print copies of its back catalog.
  
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• Hands-On With Apple's New MagSafe Duo Charger for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch

  03-12-2020 23:49 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday finally released the MagSafe Duo Charger, which is a $129 charger that combines an iPhone 12 MagSafe charger with an Apple Watch charging puck.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  We picked up one of the new ‌MagSafe‌ Duo chargers to see if it's worth Apple's super high asking price.Apple first introduced the ‌MagSafe‌ Duo alongside the new ‌iPhone 12‌ models in October, but until its surprise release on Tuesday, there was no
  
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• Users can now share in-app purchases and subscriptions via iCloud Family Sharing

  03-12-2020 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this year at WWDC 2020, Apple announced a major change to its in-app purchases system that would let users share in-app paid content with the family. This option is now officially available for developers and users running iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur.more…
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• Warner Bros. to release 17 films to HBO Max same day as in theaters

  03-12-2020 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dramatically altering the normal pattern of movie releasems, Warner Bros. on Thursday said it will release 17 films — including “Dune,” “The Matrix 4” and “The Suicide Squad” — to its HBO Max streaming service for 31 days the same day they premiere in theaters.Jon Swartz for MarketWatch:News of Warners’ move sent shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. down sharply 18%. The unprecedented strategy comes amid the worst stretch of the COVID-19
  
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• In funny Match ad by Ryan Reynolds, Satan finds love with the year 2020 - CNET

  03-12-2020 23:31
  
  Satan and the hellish 2020 look so happy together as they snap selfies in front of a dumpster fire.
  
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• FTC issues warning about new wave of robocall scammers pretending to be Apple

  03-12-2020 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a blog post today specifically warning consumers about robocall scammers pretending to be Apple and Amazon. While these types of scams are common, an increase in prevalence has recently prompted the FTC to publish this warning.more…
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• 8 best movies to stream on Hulu - CNET

  03-12-2020 23:28
  
  Searching for a great movie to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• 32 best TV shows to binge-watch on Hulu - CNET

  03-12-2020 23:26
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• Jeep and Lego team up for a 665-piece Wrangler Rubicon kit - Roadshow

  03-12-2020 23:25
  
  The Lego Technic set features articulating suspension, folding seats and a winch.
  
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• The best Cyber Monday kitchen and cookware deals still available: Blendtec, Keurig, Staub and more - CNET

  03-12-2020 23:21
  
  You can still save big on blenders, coffee makers, air fryers, pressure cookers, Dutch ovens and other hot kitchen items.
  
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• The 17 best TV shows to see on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  03-12-2020 23:21
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.
  
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• 18 best movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  03-12-2020 23:20
  
  Don't know what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• Family Sharing for App Store Subscriptions Now Available

  03-12-2020 22:54 via macrumors.com
  
  iPhone and iPad users who share apps with their families through Apple's Family Sharing feature can now share subscription apps as well.
  In the App Store settings under "Subscriptions," there's a "Share New Subscriptions" setting that appears to be enabled automatically, allowing subscription apps to be shared among family members. The new option is available on the current release version of iOS, iOS 14.2.Apple announced subscription sharing options as part of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOS Big S
  
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• Hubble telescope witnesses 'very weird' fast fade of Stingray nebula - CNET

  03-12-2020 22:40
  
  NASA and ESA's space telescope caught sight of a nebula going through unprecedented changes.
  
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• Vodafone Deutschland provides free Apple TV 4K to GigaTV customers

  03-12-2020 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vodafone Deutschland has begun providing its over-the-top TV service, GigaTV, along with Apple TV 4K units on loan during their contract period directly from Vodafone.
  Apple TV 4K and its Siri Remote
  Stuart Thomson for Digital TV Europe:Vodafone customers will also be able to use Apple’s single sign-on process on the iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, enabling them to get instant access to GigaTV content via all Apple devices.
  As part of the Apple TV 4K offer, Vodafone customers can also use the Ap
  
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• This 10,000-mAh power bank is nearly as thin as the $10 bill it'll cost you - CNET

  03-12-2020 22:16
  
  That's 1,000 mAh per dollar. But it's also crazy-super-thin and comes with every kind of USB port.
  
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• Cave Story, one of the most beloved indie games of all time, is free right now - CNET

  03-12-2020 22:03
  
  Experience the charm of this iconic platformer, remastered with HD graphics.
  
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• Amazon iOS Users Can Now Text Alexa Questions and Requests

  03-12-2020 22:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon has added a new feature to its Alexa app for iOS devices, which is designed to allow users to type Alexa commands rather than having to use voice commands to interact with the personal assistant.
  In a statement provided to The Verge, Amazon says that Type with Alexa is a new feature that's available as of today in public preview capacity in the United States. Alexa iOS users can type anything that would normally require a voice command into the app.Type to Alexa can be accessed by tapping
  
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• Developers can now enroll in Apple’s ‘Small Business Program’ for reduced App Store fees

  03-12-2020 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Announced last month, Apple has now launched their “App Store Small Business Program” that reduces App Store fees from 30% to 15% for developers earning less than $1 million per year.
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  The new App Store Small Business Program is designed to accelerate innovation and help propel developer’s small businesses forward with the next generation of groundbreaking apps on the App Store. It features a reduced commission rate of 15% on paid apps and in-app purchase
  
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• NASA says mysterious 'mini-moon' 2020 SO is actually a '60s rocket booster - CNET

  03-12-2020 21:46
  
  Space jewel? More like space junk.
  
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• Facebook accused by Trump administration of favoring H-1B workers - CNET

  03-12-2020 21:44
  
  The Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Facebook, alleging hiring discrimination against US workers.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Apple orders 'Gutsy Women' documentary series

  03-12-2020 21:41 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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• See unreal drone footage of Arecibo Observatory's catastrophic collapse - CNET

  03-12-2020 21:30
  
  A drone was filming above the site when the final disaster struck.
  
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• HBO Max: Everything about the app set to stream Wonder Woman 1984, Matrix 4 and Dune - CNET

  03-12-2020 21:15
  
  HBO Max streams everything from the regular channel, plus extra shows, movies and exclusives. That will include Warner Bros.' 2021 movies the same day they hit theaters. But you can't get it with a free trial anymore.
  
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• 4HBO Max: Everything about the app set to stream Wonder Woman, Matrix 4 and Dune - CNET

  03-12-2020 21:15
  
  HBO Max streams everything from the regular channel, plus extra shows, movies and exclusives -- including all of Warner Bros. 2021 movies the same day they hit theaters. But you can't get it with a free trial anymore.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 3 vs Apple Watch SE: Which should you buy this holiday season?

  03-12-2020 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For the first time ever, Apple has a new mid-range Apple Watch for potential buyers to consider this holiday season. The Apple Watch SE sits between the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 6 in Apple’s lineup, and it provides an interesting hybrid of features. Here’s how the differences between the Apple Watch Series 3 vs. Apple Watch SE stack up.more…
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• The 9to5Mac Holiday BundleHunt sale features nearly 50 top Mac apps from $3

  03-12-2020 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The annual BundleHunt app sale in conjunction with 9to5Mac has now launched with deals from just $3. There are nearly 50 titles to choose from, all of which will become a permanent part of your library if you choose to purchase them. Additional discounts are available as you add more apps, making it a great time to load up your machine with fresh titles, which is particularly handy if you’ve scored one of the new Macs announced yesterday. Every app comes fully unlocked and compatible with
  
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• Intel upgrades quantum computer ambitions with new control chip - CNET

  03-12-2020 21:00
  
  The chipmaker argues that its Horse Ridge 2 processor will make quantum computers practical and help the company leapfrog competitors.
  
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• Facebook's Nick Clegg: Biden must unite global powers to shape internet amid China threat - CNET

  03-12-2020 21:00
  
  At the Web Summit conference, the Facebook policy chief calls on the president-elect to find common ground between the US, Europe and India.
  
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• HBO Max to stream Matrix 4, Dune, all Warner Bros 2021 movies same day as theaters - CNET

  03-12-2020 20:58
  
  Each new movie will be available on Max at no added cost for one month. Then they'll only be available in cinemas and move on to other home viewing like they normally would.
  
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• Twitter dumps threaded replies, ditches experimental "twttr" app - CNET

  03-12-2020 20:35
  
  "We asked, and you let us know this reply layout wasn't it," the company tweeted Thursday.
  
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• NASA astronaut harvests first ever radish crop grown on the ISS - CNET

  03-12-2020 20:34
  This opens up new frontiers in space salads.
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple redesigning M1 MacBook Air and Pro with mini LED displays

  03-12-2020 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to a research note from reliable uberanalyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities, Apple is working on redesigns of the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air, with key features being mini LED displays and the use of Apple’s internally developed and produced M1 semiconductor chip.
  The 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 delivers game-changing performance and the longest battery life ever on a Mac.
  Mark Kolakowski for Investopedia:Two new MacBook Pro models are in the works to debut in 20
  
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• Hillary and Chelsea Clinton to Host Apple TV+ Docuseries 'Gutsy Women'

  03-12-2020 20:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has given a straight-to-series order to "Gutsy Women," a docuseries that will be hosted and executive produced by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton.The series is based on their book "The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience," and it will feature a diverse cast of trailblazing women.
  The world needs more change-makers. And I believe telling the stories of people who defy the odds and march forward will inspire others to do the same.
  Alongside filmmaker @s
  
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• Google AI ethicist says she was fired over email - CNET

  03-12-2020 20:23
  
  Timnit Gebru, a prominent AI researcher, has spoken out on the lack of diversity in the tech industry.
  
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• Google AI ethicist says she was fired because of an email - CNET

  03-12-2020 20:23
  
  Timnit Gebru, a prominent AI researcher, has spoken out on the lack of diversity in the tech industry.
  
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• Apple TV+ picks up ‘Gutsy Women’ docuseries hosted by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton

  03-12-2020 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ has given a straight-to-series order for a docuseries hosted by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, as first reported by Deadline. The series will be inspired by their new book entitled The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience.more…
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• Ex-Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton volunteer to get COVID-19 vaccines on camera - CNET

  03-12-2020 20:06
  The former US presidents want to encourage public trust in the coronavirus vaccine once it arrives.
  
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• ‘Big Mail’ takes a new approach to transforming email with native apps for iOS and Mac, more

  03-12-2020 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new upcoming email client called Big Mail is preparing to roll out its beta to early users. Like many email apps before it, Big Mail’s goal is to reimagine email and take away the pain points. While that’s a tall order, from looking at the radically different approach to the UI and how useful and sharp it could be, Big Mail might be onto something.more…
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• Best 2-player board games for the 2020 holidays - CNET

  03-12-2020 20:00
  
  From short-and-sweet card games to heavy strategy epics, these will spice up your small family gatherings this year.
  
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• HBO Max will stream Matrix 4, Dune, all Warner Bros 2021 movies same day as theaters - CNET

  03-12-2020 19:58
  
  Each new movie will be available on Max at no added cost for one month. Then they'll only be available in cinemas and move on to other home viewing like they normally would.
  
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• China's Chang'e 5 blasts off from lunar surface loaded with moon rocks - CNET

  03-12-2020 19:39
  
  The spacecraft is homeward bound after just a couple of days on our natural satellite.
  
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• Latest GPS satellite goes into service - CNET

  03-12-2020 19:34
  
  The US Space Force says the fourth GPS III satellite is now in business in the constellation that helps you get where you're going.
  
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• Apple Now Letting Developers Enroll for Reduced 15% App Store Fees

  03-12-2020 19:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple in November announced a new App Store Small Business Program that lowers App Store fees for small business owners and independent developers to 15 percent, down from the standard 30 percent. The program is set to launch on January 1, 2021, and as of today, eligible developers are able to sign up.
  Apple has launched an App Store Small Business Program website that has all of the information that developers need to know, along with signup tools. The program is open to all developers who earn
  
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• Net neutrality fight is about to come roaring back - CNET

  03-12-2020 19:21
  
  FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will step down when President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January. That's likely to reignite an old debate over who should police the internet.
  
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• Best Buy Thursday flash sale laptop deals: Save $120 on Acer Nitro gaming laptop, $300 on Dell Inspiron, $350 on HP Spectre and more - CNET

  03-12-2020 19:20
  
  Hurry, the sale lasts only 12 hours.
  
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• Apple opens enrollment for new App Store Small Business Program with 15% commission

  03-12-2020 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has officially opened enrollment for the new App Store Small Business Program. This program allows developers to qualify for a commission rate of 15% if they earn up to $1 million. more…
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• Apple releases macOS 11.1 beta 2 for developers with bug fixes and new boot options

  03-12-2020 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The latest macOS beta release is now available for developers with a number of bug fixes and performance improvements. Fixes have arrived for VoiceOver, AppKit, full-screen issues, and more while there are several new boot options included in this build.more…
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• Tesla Model 3 owner helps remind us Christmas lights on cars are no good - Roadshow

  03-12-2020 19:14
  
  We love holiday cheer, but let's keep the lights to stationary items.
  
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