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• Save $200 on a JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker - CNET

  14-12-2020 23:41
  
  This waterproof speaker puts out a lot of sound for 15 hours at a time. And it's never been cheaper.
  
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• 34 of the best movies to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

  14-12-2020 23:38
  
  Searching for entertainment other than Marvel and Star Wars? Let's round up the best gems on Disney Plus.
  
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• Apple Website Highlights Workout Equipment Used in Fitness+ Videos

  14-12-2020 23:34 via macrumors.com
  
  With the launch of Apple Fitness+, Apple now has a section on its workout for Fitness+ equipment, which offers links to buy the workout items that are used in Fitness+ videos.
  Many of the Fitness+ workouts are designed to work with no equipment at all, but some do require specific equipment. Cycling workouts, for example, require a cycling bike, while treadmill workouts require a treadmill.The only fitness-specific items that Apple actually sells through its store are Manduka yoga blocks and mat
  
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• Six-year-old spends $16,000 on iPad game purchases

  14-12-2020 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Six-year-old George Johnson secretly racked up more than $16,000 in Apple iPad game purchases from within his favorite video game, Sonic Forces — leaving his mom with a shocking credit card bill.
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  Doree Lewak for The New York Post:While working from home during the pandemic, Wilton., Conn., real estate broker Jessica Johnson, 41, didn’t realize the younger of her two sons had gone on a shopping spree on her iPad. Over the month of July, George bought add-on boo
  
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• My Best Buy Members With Apple Watches Purchased Before September 15 Eligible for Extra Free Month of Fitness+

  14-12-2020 23:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Best Buy has teamed up with Apple for several Fitness+ trial exclusives, which offer extended access to Apple Watch owners who are also Best Buy customers.
  Customers who purchased an Apple Watch Series 3, Series 6, or SE from Best Buy after on or after September 15, 2020, are eligible for a total of six months of Fitness+ access for free. Best Buy is offering an additional three month trial that combines with Apple's three month trial.My Best Buy customers who already owned a qualifying Apple Wa
  
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• 18 of the best movies to see on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  14-12-2020 23:26
  
  Don't know what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• 33 best movies to see on Netflix - CNET

  14-12-2020 23:24
  
  Not sure what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• The price of silence is $212: Get Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for the lowest price ever - CNET

  14-12-2020 23:02
  
  One of CNET's all-time favorite headphones, these are refurbs but backed with a 2-year Bose warranty.
  
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• These for foodies will arrive before Christmas - CNET

  14-12-2020 22:57
  
  A spread of gift ideas for those serious about eating.
  
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• Reddit buys TikTok competitor Dubsmash - CNET

  14-12-2020 22:49
  
  The short-form video app has a sizeable number of young, diverse creators, Reddit says.
  
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• How to Start Workouts In Apple Fitness+

  14-12-2020 22:49 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Fitness+ is Apple's latest subscription service, offering home workout options for Apple Watch users across a range of different fitness categories like yoga, cycling, running, core, and more.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The Fitness+ service is designed to work with an Apple Watch, with videos able to be watched on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Starting a workout is simple, with instructions below. On ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, or ‌Apple TV&zwnj
  
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• Mozilla launches campaign in support of Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 privacy features

  14-12-2020 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Despite pushback from a variety of companies, including Facebook, Apple will launch its new iOS 14 App Tracking Transparency feature early next year. To counteract the criticism Apple is facing from companies like Facebook, Mozilla has launched a new webpage praising Apple’s efforts.more…
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• Apple App Stores launch new app privacy labels

  14-12-2020 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple announced it would require developers to disclose their app’s privacy practices to customers via new, glanceable app privacy labels that appear on their apps’ product pages on the App Store. Today, these new app privacy labels are going live across all of Apple’s App Stores, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.
  Developers can now better inform and educate users of their app’s privacy polici
  
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• Lewis Hamilton rolls out Mercedes-AMG's E Performance division with One supercar - Roadshow

  14-12-2020 22:34
  
  The One celebrates Mercedes-AMG's Formula One dominace, but it also serves as a halo vehicle for the division.
  
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• [Update: New with iOS 14.3] How to give your iOS 14 home screen a custom aesthetic with unique app icons

  14-12-2020 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iOS 14’s most popular feature has quickly become the all-new widgets that can give your iPhone a personalized touch. However, going further than that, custom iOS 14 aesthetics have become a huge trend. We’ve already covered how to create ultra-customized widgets with Widgetsmith. The other big part is making your app icons tie everything together. Follow along for how to make an iOS 14 aesthetic with custom app icons.more…
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• Marvel superheroes were missing in action in 2020. Do we need them back? - CNET

  14-12-2020 22:26
  
  In 2020 TV saved the day.
  
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• Here’s where to find custom app icon packs you can use with iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3

  14-12-2020 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the public release of iOS 14.3 today, Apple has made the experience of using custom home screen icons much better. Now custom icons created through the Shortcuts app launch right into your desired app instead of opening the Shortcuts app first.Below you can find a roundup of some beautiful and unique custom icon packs to spice up your iOS or iPadOS device. If you don’t already know how to add these icons to your Home Screen, you can check out our how-to guide.more…
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• Apple Fitness+ Works on iPhone and iPad Without an Apple Watch

  14-12-2020 22:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple designed the new Fitness+ service to work with a paired Apple Watch as the Apple Watch is meant to allow you to track your metrics while you follow along on a workout, but as it turns out, an Apple Watch isn't strictly necessary to use the Fitness+ app on an iPhone or iPad.
  When starting a Fitness+ workout on ‌iPhone‌ or ‌iPad‌ when you're not wearing an Apple Watch, the app asks if you want to begin a workout without the watch. You can do the entire workout sans watch,
  
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• Apple Fitness+ Appears to Be Incompatible With AirPlay

  14-12-2020 22:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Fitness+ is available as of today, and some customers have been wondering if it's possible to get the workout videos on a television set without an Apple TV.
  There are several smart TVs from brands like LG and Sony that support AirPlay 2 content, but it appears Fitness+ is not designed to work with ‌AirPlay‌. MacRumors reader scar88 attempted to AirPlay a workout to an LG TV but found that the option was not available.We tested with an ‌Apple TV‌, and it appears that &z
  
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• NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir shares her biggest challenge on historic spacewalks - CNET

  14-12-2020 22:18
  
  Meir completed the first all-female spacewalks in 2019, now she's been selected to NASA's Artemis moon mission team and spoke with CNET about her career.
  
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• Apple Updates Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Clips, and Compressor Apps With Streamlined YouTube/Facebook Sharing Function

  14-12-2020 22:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated its video apps iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and Compressor for Mac with a unified sharing option for platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Apple has also updated its iMovie and Clips apps for iOS with matching functionality.
  In a new support document, Apple provides detailed instructions on how to share video files from iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Compressor, and Clips on YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo. Depending on the app, there are options to adjust a video's aspect ratio, resolution, o
  
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• Apple Fitness+ tidbits: Apple Watch requirement details, sharing, UHC deal, more

  14-12-2020 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fitness+ is here and we’ve been digging into the new service and discovering more specifics. Follow along for a look at some interesting Apple Fitness Plus details like how the Apple Watch requirement works, screenshots being blocked, what sharing looks like, a deal with Unitedhealthcare and Life Time fitness clubs, and more.more…
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• EA is buying UK gaming company Codemasters for $1.2 billion - CNET

  14-12-2020 21:55
  
  It's part of a bid "to lead the video game racing category."
  
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• The best cheap home security cameras of 2020 - CNET

  14-12-2020 21:52
  
  Want to keep an eye on your house for less? We've got you covered.
  
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• Three Month Free Fitness+ Trial Not Working for Some Users

  14-12-2020 21:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Prior to the launch of Apple Fitness+, Apple introduced a promotion that's meant to give all customers who purchased an Apple Watch Series 6, SE, or Series 3 a free three month free trial of Fitness+.
  While that free three month trial is meant to activate automatically and be available when first signing up for Fitness+, it appears that the extended trial is not working for some people.Based on complaints on the MacRumors forums, some customers who purchased a new Apple Watch in September are no
  
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• These Instant Pot deals will arrive before Christmas: Duo Nova for $60, Viva for $49 and more - CNET

  14-12-2020 21:40
  
  Plus, save $20 on an Instant Pot Duo with an R2-D2 paint job.
  
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• Apple updates Final Cut Pro with new Facebook and YouTube sharing option

  14-12-2020 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released a small but notable update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac. The update brings two new sharing options to the video editing app: YouTube and Facebook. Apple has rolled out similar updates to iMovie and Clips on iOS, as well as Motion and Compressor on Mac. more…
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• Where to get the PS5: Restock updates for GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target - CNET

  14-12-2020 21:32
  
  The PlayStation 5 will be back in stock at Best Buy tomorrow, Dec. 15. Check here for info on inventory at all the major retailers, including eBay, GameStop, Walmart and Amazon.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3

  14-12-2020 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 which include the following improvements and address the following issues:
  Apple Fitness+– A new fitness experience powered by Apple Watch with studio-style workouts available on your ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, and Apple TV (Apple Watch Series 3 and later)– New Fitness app on ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, and ‌Apple TV‌ to browse Fitness+ workouts, trainers, and personalized recommendations– Video workou
  
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• [Update: Resolved] Many iPad users unable to use Apple Fitness+ due to apparent App Store bug

  14-12-2020 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Fitness+ is now available to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch users, but the rollout hasn’t gone smoothly for some users. Specifically, it appears that many iPad users are currently unable to install the Apple Fitness app on their device.
  Update: Apple has resolved this issue for most years. more…
  The post [Update: Resolved] Many iPad users unable to use Apple Fitness+ due to apparent App Store bug appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• The best TV for 2020: LG OLED, Samsung and TCL QLED, Sony and Vizio compared - CNET

  14-12-2020 21:02
  
  Looking for a new TV? Start here.
  
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• See space views of a moon shadow on Earth during today's solar eclipse - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:57
  
  It wasn't just humans watching the effects of the total solar eclipse of 2020.
  
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• Best Buy flash sale: $440 Segway scooter, $169 Apple Watch, $20 true wireless earbuds, more - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:57
  
  Everything here should arrive by Christmas -- sooner if you pick it up.
  
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• macOS 11 Big Sur: Everything you need to know about Apple's Mac operating system

  14-12-2020 20:51 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. The latest: macOS Big Sur 11.1 now available
  Apple has updated its Mac operating system to version 11.1. Get all the details.To read this article in full, ple
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 episode 7 recap: Mando goes undercover, with a new Imperial look - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:41
  
  In The Believer, the Disney Plus Star Wars show forces our hero and an old frenemy to infiltrate the Empire, and we get a Baby Yoda first.
  
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• Google considers hybrid workweek model when employees return to office - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:36
  
  The company is also pushing back the return to September, after it had previously targeted July.
  
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• Apple updates macOS Big Sur to version 11.1

  14-12-2020 20:35 via macworld.com
  
  Apple on Monday release an update to macOS Big Sur. Version 11.1 has a lot of new features and bug fixes. Here are the release notes:
  macOS Big Sur 11.1 introduces support for AirPods Max, TV app enhancements, Apple News widgets, and privacy information on the App Store. This release also includes bug fixes for your Mac.AirPods Max
  Support for AirPods Max, new over-ear headphones
  High fidelity audio for rich sound
  Adaptive EQ adapts sound in real time to the personal fit of ear cushions
  Active
  
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• GM opens new 3D-printing development center - Roadshow

  14-12-2020 20:31
  
  This additive technology can save loads of time and money while improving quality.
  
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• Best mattress for side sleepers in 2020 - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:30
  
  These mattresses for side sleepers will have you snoozing soundly and waking up pain free
  
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• Best alarm clocks for sunrise - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:30
  
  If you're tired of being jolted awake by beeping, try waking up to a faux-sunrise inside your bedroom.
  
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• Best hair dryers for 2020 - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:15
  
  Tired of your less-than-stellar hair dryer? Here are the pros' picks.
  
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• Apple updates Shazam app with new interface and adds song ID beta on the web

  14-12-2020 20:15 via macworld.com
  
  It has been over two years since Apple purchased Shazam, and it’s long overdue for an interface overhaul. On Monday, the Shazam app got its biggest update since the acquisition, completely overhauling the interface and improving sync.In addition, the Shazam website has the ability to identify songs, once you give it permission to use the microphone on your computer, phone, or tablet. It’s a good way to quickly identify a song on a device you may not have downloaded the app onto yet.
  
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• Alfa Romeo 4C Spider signs off with 33 Stradale Tributo edition - Roadshow

  14-12-2020 20:15
  
  Production for North America comes to an end with this car, which honors the 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
  
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• Kwikset Halo review: One-touch convenience and old school options - CNET

  14-12-2020 20:07
  
  Kwikset's Halo Touch is a simple smart lock held back by an underwhelming app and limited smart home integration.
  
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• Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch

  14-12-2020 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. Breakthrough technology released in watchOS 7 allows Apple Watch to easily measure low cardio fitness, and today cardio fitness notifications empower users to be more active for dramatic long-term health benefits.
  Apple Watch users can now view how their cardio fitness level is classified based on their age g
  
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• Apple Fitness+: How to sign up for Apple’s fitness service

  14-12-2020 20:05 via macworld.com
  
  Online fitness services such as Peloton and Daily Burn have become very popular, and now Apple wants in on the business. They will soon offer Apple Fitness+, the latest service for Apple users. Fitness+ combines your Apple devices, videos, and collected exercise data to allow you to have satisfying workouts.This article will tell you all you need to know about Apple Fitness+. We’ll update it whenever there are new developments.How do I sign up for Apple Fitness+?
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• Amazon adds live translation feature for Echo devices - CNET

  14-12-2020 19:57
  
  Alexa can act as your interpreter in real time.
  
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• Apple Fitness+ is now available

  14-12-2020 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Fitness+, the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch, is available today, bringing inclusive and welcoming studio-style workouts to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV so users can work out anytime, anywhere. Fitness+ intelligently and seamlessly incorporates key workout metrics users love from Apple Watch directly to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV alongside inspiring workout content for an unparalleled, highly personalized, immersive experience, set to motivating music from the world’
  
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• Best iPhone 12 chargers starting at just $10 - CNET

  14-12-2020 19:45
  
  With Apple not including a power adapter with all the new iPhone 12 models, here's a look at several chargers that will juice up any iPhone extra-fast.
  
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• Apple adds curated workout gear page to online store as Fitness+ launches

  14-12-2020 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Fitness+ has officially launched with iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2. While you can do many of the workouts without needing any gear, there are some workout types that you’ll need weights, a bike, rower, and more. Now Apple’s landing page for a curated collection of workout equipment has gone live.more…
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