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• Some AirPods Max owners report condensation issue inside ear cups

  31-12-2020 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s not an Apple product launch if the new gadget hasn’t been scrutinized on Twitter for various — what often turn out to be edge case — issues. As for the company’s latest AirPods Max, some owners of the high-end headphones are now reporting an issue with condensation inside the ear cups…more…
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• Best action cameras for 2021: GoPro, Insta360, DJI and more compared - CNET

  31-12-2020 23:00
  
  These tiny rugged cameras are made for shooting and sharing your adventures, even if they only happen in your backyard.
  
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• How to revive and restore M1 Macs, what the difference is, and when to use them

  31-12-2020 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Along with the shift to Apple Silicon, performing things like a restore is different with M1 Macs compared to their Intel predecessors. Follow along for a look at how to revive and restore M1 Macs, what the difference is, when to use them, and what to try before taking those steps.more…
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• It's game over for FarmVille, as Flash also buys the farm - CNET

  31-12-2020 21:48
  
  The sun is setting on the Facebook game that once had 30 million daily players.
  
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• The best electric scooters and skateboards for 2021 - CNET

  31-12-2020 21:00
  
  Whether it's for commuting or for fun (or a little of both), these electric scooters will get you where you're going.
  
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• NYC subway now accepts Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods across all stations

  31-12-2020 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New York City’s subway began adding support for contactless payments in May 2019, but since then, only a few selected lines have received the technology. However, New York’s MTA announced today that everyone can now finally use Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods across all its stations.more…
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• Honda to pull out of Russia in 2022, report says - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 20:31
  
  The Big H will continue its powersports and power equipment sales there, though.
  
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• End of an era: As promised, Adobe is officially ending support for Adobe Flash today

  31-12-2020 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The end is officially here for Adobe Flash. As previously announced, Adobe has confirmed that it will no longer provide support for Flash Player after December 31, 2020, and it will block Flash content from running in Flash Player beginning on January 12, 2021.more…
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• Tesla sweetens new EV purchase with Full Self-Driving trial tossed in for free - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 20:16
  
  Elon Musk said those who buy a new Tesla and take delivery by midnight on Dec. 31 get three months on the house.
  
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• Comment: a look back at my favorite Apple hardware of 2020 [Video]

  31-12-2020 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Despite the unique circumstances presented by being in the midst of a global pandemic, Apple had one of its busiest, and arguably most productive years in recent memory. In this hands-on video, I take a look back at my favorite Apple hardware releases of 2020.more…
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• Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers viewed source code - CNET

  31-12-2020 19:57
  
  The hackers carried out a widespread cyberattack on several government agencies and private companies.
  
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• Daimler Trucks is in hot water with NHTSA over slow recalls - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 19:24
  
  The manufacturer has entered into a consent order with NHTSA to solve its issues.
  
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• 9to5Mac Watch Time: Miles Somerville on YouTube, drumming, and closing rings

  31-12-2020 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Miles Somerville is one half of 9to5Mac’s YouTube channel alongside Jeff Benjamin. This week we’re catching up with Miles to learn how he uses the Apple Watch.
  9to5Mac Watch Time is a podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. In this series, we talk to real people about how Apple Watch is affecting their lives. Subscribe now to catch up with each episode and automatically hear new episodes as soon as they’re released every two weeks: 🟣 Apple Podcasts | 🟠 Ove
  
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• Apple's new Mac computers are killing my Hackintosh - CNET

  31-12-2020 19:16
  
  Commentary: Four years ago, I built a PC, then made it run Mac software. Soon, Apple will stop it from working.
  
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• The best prepared meal delivery for 2021: Daily Harvest, Freshly, Home Chef and more compared - CNET

  31-12-2020 19:12
  
  We're talkin' no-fuss, healthy prepared meals and oven-ready meal kits delivered to your door every week.
  
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• The Independent reviews Apple’s AirPods Max: ‘Worth the price’

  31-12-2020 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple earlier this month announced AirPods Max, innovative wireless headphones that bring the magic of AirPods to an over-ear design…
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• The 9to5Mac Apple Product of the Year: The M1 MacBook Air, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro

  31-12-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple first unveiled its plans to transition away from Intel processors at WWDC in June, detailing that the first Mac powered by Apple Silicon would be released before the end of the year. As it turns out, Apple released three Macs powered by its new M1 chip: a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini.Despite Apple having a strong 2020 in nearly all regards, the M1 Mac is what we are officially crowning as the 9to5Mac Product of the Year. more…
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• The Mandalorian season 3: Everything we know about the Disney Plus Star Wars show's future - CNET

  31-12-2020 18:15
  
  The live action show's second season ended in December, but it set up a whole bunch of spinoffs and paved the way for its third season.
  
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• JPMorgan sees ‘robust’ post-Christmas iPhone demand

  31-12-2020 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple analysts are highlighting signs of strong post-Christmas demand for the iPhone. JPMorgan, citing its “availability tracker,” said…
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• How to create and share your Instagram Top 9 year in review

  31-12-2020 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s New Year’s Eve, so chances are that your Instagram feed is full of people sharing their annual top 9 year-in-review posts. If you’re looking to create and share your own Instagram Top 9 before the end of the year, here’s how to do it.more…
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• Textcraft app for iOS and Mac offers powerful text conversion tools for HTML stripping, Base64, alt case, emoji, much more

  31-12-2020 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new app has launched to help with quick text transformations on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Textcraft brings over 50 formats that you can quickly convert your text to which should be useful for everyone from developers to everyday users.more…
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• Elon Musk plans to catch SpaceX's most powerful rocket rather than land it - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:34
  
  Super Heavy could launch one Starship and return to Earth to launch another one as soon as an hour later.
  
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• The best espresso machine for 2021: Cuisinart, Breville, Mr. Coffee and more - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:05
  
  To enjoy great espresso at home, you'll have to invest in a quality machine. Here's a list of our favorite models we tested from Breville, Nespresso, Mr. Coffee, Cuisinart, DeLonghi and others.
  
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• Best robot vacuums for 2021: iRobot Roomba, Eufy, Electrolux, Neato and more - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:02
  
  We rigorously lab-tested many leading robot vacuum models from iRobot, Electrolux, Eufy, Ecovacs, Neato and other brands. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Foldable iPhone prototypes said to pass Apple durability tests

  31-12-2020 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to Taiwan's Economic Daily News, two of Apple's foldable iPhone prototypes have passed the company's durability tests…
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• ESPN Plus annual subscriptions to get $10 price hike - CNET

  31-12-2020 16:57
  
  Pay-per-view UFC events will also cost $5 extra.
  
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• Hands-on: WaterField’s AirPods Max Shield Case is a compelling alternative to Apple’s Smart Case

  31-12-2020 16:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  The controversial Smart Case for AirPods Max has arguably received more attention than the over-ear headphones themselves. The Smart Case has been criticized for not providing adequate protection for AirPods Max and for its awkward design. WaterField Designs is aiming to solve those problems with its new AirPods Max Shield. Read on for a closer look at the first third-party AirPods Max case. more…
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• Apple reluctant to ban suppliers guilty of labor violations; can take years to do so

  31-12-2020 16:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new report today claims that Apple is reluctant to ban suppliers found guilty of labor violations, and can take years to do so, even in the most serious of cases.
  In one case, it says, Apple took three years to stop using a Chinese supplier that was repeatedly found to use child labor…more…
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• What to Expect From Apple in 2021: New Apple Silicon Macs, iPhone 13, AirTags and More

  31-12-2020 16:00 via macrumors.com
  
  We're expecting 2021 to be an exciting year for Apple thanks to a renewed focus on the Mac. Apple debuted the first Macs with Apple silicon chip in late 2020, and Apple's M1 chips turned out to be unexpectedly powerful, leaving us looking forward to what's next.
  New iMacs and MacBook Pro models are rumored for 2021, with even better Apple silicon chips in the works. We can also count on new iPhone 13 models, the Apple Watch Series 7, updated AirPods, a new Apple TV, and more. We've rounded up al
  
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• Two Foldable iPhone Prototypes Reportedly Pass Internal Durability Tests

  31-12-2020 15:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Two prototype foldable iPhones have passed internal tests for durability, according to Taiwanese website Economic Daily News.Tests of an Apple-designed folding hinge system for two different iPhones were reportedly recently completed at the Foxconn factory in Shenzhen, China.The first foldable iPhone to undergo testing is said to be a dual-screen model, which is likely the same dual-display prototype rumored by Jon Prosser in June 2020. Prosser explained at the time that this model used two sepa
  
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• Tesla vehicles might be able to call 911 in the future - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 15:46
  
  Elon Musk received the suggestion on Twitter and it sounds like he's all for it.
  
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• Apple removes over 46,000 apps from China App Store

  31-12-2020 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On the year-end deadline for all game publishers to obtain a license in China, Apple removed 39,000 game apps on its App Store in…
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• Assassin’s Creed Identity among 46,000 iOS apps removed in China

  31-12-2020 14:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Assassin’s Creed Identity and NBA 2K20 were among 46,000 iOS apps removed from the App Store in China as Apple purged all remaining apps without a government license.
  The vast majority of the apps removed were games, with only 74 of the top 1,500 paid games surviving the cull… more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 31, 2020 – Apple and Intel, more

  31-12-2020 14:40 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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• The best cars we drove in 2020 - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 14:00
  
  We drove hundreds of new cars this year. Here are the ones that truly stood out.
  
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• Google's annual spectacle at CES is no more, with tech show going virtual - CNET

  31-12-2020 14:00
  
  Google has made CES a lot more fun over the last several years. That comes to an end with 2021's CES going online only.
  
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• 2020 in space: So many reasons to celebrate in an otherwise terrible year - CNET

  31-12-2020 14:00
  
  Comets and planets and (Crew) Dragons. Oh my!
  
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• ‘Privacy-first’ browser Brave now has native support for M1 Macs

  31-12-2020 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The privacy-focused web browser Brave now offers native support for M1 Macs, unlocking faster performance for owners of the latest machines … more…
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• Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store

  31-12-2020 13:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple on Thursday removed nearly 39,000 apps from its Chinese App Store due to the apps lacking an official license from local regulators, reports Reuters.
  The report, which cites data from research firm Qimai, says that games affected by the cull included Ubisoft title Assassin's Creed Identity and NBA 2K20. According to Qimai, only 74 of the top 1,500 paid games on the China App Store survived the purge.In addition to the 39,000 games, the report says Apple also removed more than 46,000 apps i
  
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• $1B Intel investor says chipmaker must try to win back Apple’s business

  31-12-2020 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Intel investor with a billion dollar stake in the chipmaker says that it needs to make drastic changes to address its changed fortunes – including attempting to win back Apple as a client.
  Intel stock had fallen 21% over the course of 2020 before the 10-figure investment by hedge fund Third Point, which is pushing for fundamental change in the company …more…
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• Amazon Acquires Podcast Startup Wondery

  31-12-2020 13:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon has announced it is acquiring Wondery, the podcast startup that reportedly held talks with Apple last month as it shopped for a buyer.
  In a press release, Amazon said that Wondery had signed an agreement to join Amazon Music, bringing popular podcasts like "Dirty John" and "Dr. Death" into the streaming service's existing podcast offering.We're pleased to announce that Wondery has signed an agreement to join Amazon Music. Wondery is an innovative podcast publisher with a track record of c
  
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• 2021 iOS Predictions: New iPad Pros, less drama

  31-12-2020 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Okay, for most of us 2020 wasn’t the best of times. But on the iOS front, Apple definitely seemed to be in a feast-or-famine mode.The company released five new iPhone models (did you forget the second-generation iPhone SE?), and there was a major iPad Air revision that basically turned it into a low-end iPad Pro. The iPad Pro got an underwhelming update—but an amazing new accessory in the Magic Keyboard for iPad!There was more to
  
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• ESPN Plus annual subscriptions reportedly get $10 price hike - CNET

  31-12-2020 12:20
  
  Pay-per-view UFC events will also cost $5 extra, according to Variety.
  
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• How to make use of typographic refinement in Pages and other macOS software

  31-12-2020 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  Well-drawn type has been integral to the Mac since the very start. Steve Jobs, who famously adored a calligraphy course in college, insisted that the Mac use “real” fonts, something made possible by the company’s early partnership with Adobe Systems. From 1984 through the present day, Mac operating systems have always let you use typefaces that look great—as well as those designed poorly, to be fair—but the features associated with type aren’t always well exp
  
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• Gazelle's Used Device Trade-In Program to End Next Year

  31-12-2020 12:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Long-running used smartphone buyer Gazelle has announced the coming end of its trade-in program, which accepts people's old iPhones, iPads, and Macs in exchange for cash.
  The company revealed the news in an email to customers, explaining that it will no longer offer its trade-in option from February 1, 2021. Customers have until January 31 to get a quote and complete a trade-in, while anyone who has already initiated a trade-in can expect it to continue as normal.
  Beginning February 1st, 2021, w
  
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• Nanoleaf Shapes – Triangles review: Nanoleaf adds variety to its new line of light panels

  31-12-2020 12:00 via techhive.com
  
  Nanoleaf’s impressive Hexagons light panels just got some company.
  
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• 15 movies to stream as we celebrate the end of 2020

  31-12-2020 12:00 via techhive.com
  
  Say farewell to a disaster of a year with a selection of apocalyptic movies, plus some glimmers of hope for the future.
  
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• Oxford COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for emergency use in UK - CNET

  31-12-2020 11:17
  
  Vaccinations from Oxford University and AstraZeneca will begin in next week.
  
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• Apple's M1 Macs are killing my Hackintosh - CNET

  31-12-2020 11:00
  
  Commentary: Four years ago, I built a PC, then made it run like a Mac. Soon, Apple will stop it from working.
  
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• Google Doodle goes cuckoo to usher in New Year's Eve - CNET

  31-12-2020 06:55
  
  Tick tock, 2020, your time is about up.
  
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