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• US signs cyberdefense agreement with Australia - CNET

  04-12-2020 23:57
  
  The two nations will "develop a virtual cyber training range together."
  
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• Ars Technica: Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is hilariously fast

  04-12-2020 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last month, Apple introduced the new M1 MacBook Air, the company’s most popular Mac — and the world’s best-selling 13-inch notebook. The reviews are outstanding, to say the least.
  With the M1 chip, MacBook Air speeds through everything from editing family photos to exporting videos for the web. The powerful 8-core CPU performs up to 3.5x faster than the previous generation. With up to an 8-core GPU, graphics are up to 5x faster, the biggest leap ever for MacBook Air, so immersi
  
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• Why the return of the Mac’s startup chime is a big deal

  04-12-2020 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in 2016, for some unknown reason, Apple decided to kill the Mac’s startup chime at the ripe old age of 32. Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus even put together a tribute video to memorialize the occasion:Those of us who missed the Mac’s chime brought it back with a simple command in the Terminal. Ah, the beauty of having Unix under the hood.
  This year, happily, Apple reinstated the Mac’s chime by default.
  Jason Aten for Business Insider:It might seem like a small change, bu
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco: Pricing, trims, specs, release date and all the details - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 22:33
  
  Here's all the meaty bits you need to know about Ford's amazing new Jeep Wrangler fighter.
  
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• Apple TV+ orders new six-part World Surf League docuseries

  04-12-2020 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ has ordered a new six-part documentary series from Box to Box Films and the World Surf League (WSL) that will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the aspirations, failures and accomplishments of the world’s best surfers as they battle for the WSL Title and struggle to remain on the elite WSL Championship Tour (CT).
  Seven-time World Surf League champion Stephanie Gilmore at Honolua Bay, Maui in 2018.
  Each episode will be a rich exploration of the characters who make up the 2021 WS
  
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• First COVID-19 drug research experiment in space set to launch to ISS - CNET

  04-12-2020 22:26
  
  A SpaceX rocket will help escort coronavirus treatment drug remdesivir to the space station.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco delayed due to coronavirus-related supplier issues - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 22:16
  
  Sorry, folks, a Bronco in the spring just ain't happening, and the Bronco's Sasquatch package with a manual transmission is delayed even longer.
  
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• How to use custom app icons on macOS Big Sur and where to find new options

  04-12-2020 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the release of macOS Big Sur, Apple redesigned all of its stock Mac app icons with new colors and a new square shape. As such, many third-party applications have also redesigned their icons to match the new Big Sur aesthetic. Some of these icon changes have proven to be controversial, but macOS Big Sur actually makes it easy to use custom app icons. Here’s how it works.more…
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• Watch unreal drone footage of Arecibo Observatory's catastrophic collapse - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:51
  
  A drone was filming above the site in Puerto Rico when the final disaster struck.
  
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• Nissan teases the 2021 Armada ahead of its virtual reveal - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 21:51
  
  We don't get much in the way of details, but we can make educated guesses.
  
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• PS5 restock watch: Check on inventory at GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:50
  
  The PS5 is in woefully short supply, but you can look here to find out when retailers like Best Buy, eBay, GameStop, Walmart and Amazon plan to restock the console.
  
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• Dutch Antitrust Probe Targets Contactless Payments Like Apple Pay

  04-12-2020 21:44 via macrumors.com
  
  The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) today announced an investigation into contactless platforms on smartphones and the access that payment apps have to NFC capabilities.
  According to the ACM, the software that's on some smartphones "only allows the developer's own payment app to connect to NFC communication," preventing third-party payment apps from also being able to use NFC capabilities.Apple is not specifically mentioned in the press release, nor are any other smartphone
  
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• CDC says you should always wear a mask indoors, except in your own home - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:31
  
  The agency released its guidance as cases in the US continue to surge at an extremely alarming rate.
  
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• Apple supports Malala Fund's look at climate change in girls' education - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:31
  
  At Web Summit, Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai and Apple exec Lisa Jackson discuss environmental protection within the education curriculum. They also urge businesses to prioritize climate goals.
  
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• Apple supports Malala Fund look at link between girls' education, climate change - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:31
  
  At Web Summit, Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai and Apple exec Lisa Jackson discuss how educating girls can lead to a healthier planet. They also urge businesses to prioritize climate goals.
  
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• SpaceX set to send loads of science to ISS aboard its new Dragon 2 spacecraft - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:12
  
  A Falcon 9 rocket will lift a Dragon 2 spacecraft toward the International Space Station Saturday for the first time.
  
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• Lenovo Yoga 9i (15-inch) review: A big-screen 2-in-1 for work and entertainment - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:00
  
  Although it's little more than a spec bump from last year's C940, the 15.6-inch Yoga 9i is still an excellent pick for a premium desktop replacement with the flexibility of a convertible.
  
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• How to translate a webpage in Safari on Mac into other languages

  04-12-2020 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In Safari 14.x, you can translate a webpage in Safari on Mac into other languages. Safari 14.x analyzes each webpage you visit to determine its language. This determination is made entirely on your Mac. If the webpage can be translated to any of your preferred languages, you can choose to translate it. This feature is currently in beta form.
  Safari on Mac’s Translation icon and menuInitial steps to activate Safari on Mac translation (beta):Go to Safari > View > Translation > Prefe
  
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• Apple Watch accessories: Great stuff for a fraction of what Apple charges - CNET

  04-12-2020 20:48
  
  Whether you've got an old Series 3 or the new SE, you can save big on bands, mobile chargers, headphones and more.
  
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• Apple Pay under scrutiny from Dutch regulators in new antitrust probe

  04-12-2020 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is facing scrutiny from Dutch antitrust regulators over Apple Pay and access to the iPhone’s NFC hardware. As reported by Bloomberg, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers has opened an investigation into “whether users get a free choice of financial apps with contactless payments.”more…
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• Apple supports new Malala Fund research on climate change and girls' education link - CNET

  04-12-2020 20:30
  
  Together, Apple's Lisa Jackson and Malala Yousafzai urged businesses to prioritize climate goals during their conversation at Web Summit
  
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• Gift Guide: Smart health/fitness devices for beginners and fanatics

  04-12-2020 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gifting smart health/fitness devices can be really thoughtful and helpful but sometimes it can be tricky to figure out which one to pick. Below we’ve got a roundup of great options for everyone from those just getting started to super fit family or friends.more…
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Pad X3 Wireless Charger from WhyWood

  04-12-2020 20:01 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Swiss company WhyWood to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 3-in-1 "Pad X3" Wireless charger that's able to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time.
  WhyWood specializes in attractive wooden charging stations for smartphones and tablets, and the Pad X3 is one of the company's most advanced wireless chargers to date, combining modern charging technology with a wood and stone design not often seen in standard electronic a
  
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• Oscar Isaac to play Snake in new Metal Gear Solid film, report says - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:59
  
  The Guatemala-born veteran of the third Star Wars trilogy will reportedly bring the iconic video game hero to life in the Jordan Vogt-Roberts-directed film.
  
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• Walmart recruits 1,000 Intel drones for pandemic-friendly holiday light show - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:49
  
  The drones will dance across the night sky to Frosty the Snowman and Run Run Rudolph.
  
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• Apple Picks Up World Surf League Docuseries for Apple TV+

  04-12-2020 19:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has picked up a new six-part documentary series about the World Surf League, which will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the "aspirations, failures and accomplishments" of the world's best surfers as they strive for the World Surf League Title.
  Apple says that each episode will feature a "rich exploration" of the people who make up the 2021 World Surf League Men and Women's Championship Tour, bringing viewers along on a journey to some of the most incredible surf spots in the world. The
  
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• Review: Anker 60W PowerPort Atom PD 2 gallium nitride (GaN) charger for USB-C and Lightning devices

  04-12-2020 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  By SteveJack
  In what seems like a lifetime ago, in the pre-COVID summer of 2019, I spent two weeks abroad in Italy, France, and Germany and I took along the new Anker PowerPort Atom PD 2 gallium nitride (GaN) charger (which is currently selling for $45.99 – 8% off – via Amazon) to charge my iPhone, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air. When people ask me what I use to quickly charge all of my Apple devices, this is my answer.
  Yes, finally, one charger to rule them all!
  Anker’s PowerPort A
  
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• Apple Confirms Family Sharing for In-App Purchases and Subscriptions is Now Available

  04-12-2020 19:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple yesterday quietly expanded its Family Sharing App Store functionality, adding a new App Store toggle that allows family members to share in-app subscriptions with one another. Apple today confirmed that the functionality has now rolled out and that it's also applicable to in-app purchases.
  In an update for developers, Apple says that it's now possible for them to enable Family Sharing for auto-renewable subscriptions and non-consumable in-app purchases, allowing all members of a family gro
  
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• Best Buy flash gaming sale: Big discounts on Xbox and PS4 games, Switch accessories and more - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:10
  
  Get FIFA 21 for the lowest price yet ($25) for both Xbox and PlayStation.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Three new shows start streaming today, including Mariah's Christmas special

  04-12-2020 19:03 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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• Apple TV+ originals: Apple orders six-part documentary on the World Surf League

  04-12-2020 19:03 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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• Gift Guide for Apple Fans (2020)

  04-12-2020 18:55 via macrumors.com
  
  If you're on the hunt for the best gifts to buy an Apple fan this year, we've put together a helpful guide to point you in the right direction. While personal preference always plays a part in gift giving, sometimes it can be hard to come up with any ideas for someone in your life who loves tech and Apple products.
  The gifts in this guide largely relate to products created by Apple and third-party accessories that work well with Apple's devices. We've divided things up by Apple Products; Cases,
  
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• Get mint-condition refurbished Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones for $219 - CNET

  04-12-2020 18:47
  
  These are as good as new, right down to the 12-month warranty.
  
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• Apple is building a content powerhouse with Apple TV+

  04-12-2020 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since the initial launch of Apple TV+ a year ago, Apple has amassed an impressive lineup of original programming. It’s obvious that the company has decided to focus on the usual: Quality over quantity. But, over time the quantity of quality content will build Apple TV+ into a content powerhouse.
  Apple TV+ is home to the biggest directors and top stars
  John Ballard for The Motley Fool:At the unveiling in March 2019, Apple pitched its video-streaming service as the destination for the highes
  
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• Uber wants to get its drivers COVID-19 vaccines pronto - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 18:27
  
  In a letter to the CDC, Uber asked the agency to consider its drivers as essential.
  
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• Best Instant Pot deals right now: $60 Duo Nova and $49 Viva - CNET

  04-12-2020 18:19
  
  Save big on a multicooker with these Instant Pot deals from around the web.
  
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• Apple Researching a Matte Black Finish for MacBooks

  04-12-2020 18:04 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has filed a patent application for an intense light-absorbant matte black finish for a range of products, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and MacBook (via Patently Apple).Image via ColorWareThe patent application, filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, is titled "Anodized Part Having a Matte Black Appearance," and outlines the characteristics of the finish and possible manufacturing processes to achieve it. The patent notes that the finish can be used on a range of metal
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Adding a second HomeKit Home at the office is a fun way to brighten your day

  04-12-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the significant changes I’ve made to my HomeKit setup this fall is adding a “second home.” No, I didn’t buy a second home, but I added a new home in HomeKit at work. When the HomePod mini was announced, I took my full-size HomePod to work in favor of two of the HomePod minis at home. Once I added that HomePod, I started slowly taking a few HomeKit devices to work, and I have a full-blown HomeKit at work.more…
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• Friday deals: 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro $300, Sonos sale from $139, more

  04-12-2020 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include Apple’s 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro at $300, plus Sonos Smart Speakers are on sale before Christmas, and official Apple iPhone cases are discounted. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• AMC Theatres boss criticizes Warner Bros. for HBO Max 2021 release plans - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:50
  
  It's sacrificing a chunk of its profitability of the movie studio and its industry partners, according to CEO Adam Aron.
  
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• Watch: New Apple ad features ‘Ted Lasso’ and more Apple TV+ Originals

  04-12-2020 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has debuted a new ad that spotlights Apple Originals. Watch For All Mankind, Servant, The Morning Show, Ted Lasso, Defending Jacob, Greyhound and all Apple Originals exclusively on Apple TV+.Apple TV+ is home to the biggest directors and top starsApple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung, LG, Sony and VIZIO smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, PlayStation
  
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• 6 Friday deals that also make great gifts, starting at $8.49 - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:26
  
  Great savings today on a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, PhoneSoap phone sterilizer, 1080p projector, 24-inch gaming monitor and more.
  
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• HBO Max exec on Roku deal: 'We'll get it done' - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:25
  
  But movies like Wonder Woman 1984, Dune and Matrix 4 going straight to streaming on HBO Max don't change the dynamics of Roku talks, the service's top product executive said.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 04, 2020 – Apple announcement rumor, App Store changes

  04-12-2020 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• MagSafe Duo Charger review – portable fast-charging for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch [Video]

  04-12-2020 17:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yesterday Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger arrived on my doorstep, and I was anxious to get it unboxed and take it for a test drive. This $129.00 wireless charger was first revealed at the iPhone 12 event, where Apple officially announced the arrival of new MagSafe accessories for all four of the company’s new iPhone 12 models. Is it worth the steep asking price? Watch our MagSafe Duo Charger review video for the details.more…
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• You can add cameras to your Apple Watch with a chunky $299 accessory - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:12
  
  A bulky way to add more cameras into your life.
  
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• Wonderbox, Proxi, Artful Escape: All the Apple Arcade games we can't wait to play - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:01
  
  New games come to Apple Arcade about every week. Here's what we're excited to play next.
  
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• Satechi Debuts Magnetic Wireless Charger for iPhone 12 Models

  04-12-2020 17:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Satechi today announced a new USB-C Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable, which is a new wireless charging option for Apple's iPhone 12 models. Designed to work with the magnets built into the ‌iPhone 12‌ lineup, the Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable adheres to the back of an iPhone much like Apple's MagSafe charger.
  The Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable works attaches to an ‌iPhone 12‌ with a magnetic connection, but it is not ‌MagSafe‌ and can charge an ‌iPhone&zwn
  
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• Check your Alexa settings: Amazon Sidewalk has automatically switched on - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:00
  
  The feature will bring better range to your smart home devices later this year, but not everyone will want to participate.
  
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• Hyundai recalls 129,000 cars over fire and stalling risks - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 16:42
  
  The Sonata, Santa Fe and Veloster are the latest vehicles with problems linked to engine fires.
  
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