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• Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker reportedly leaving the series - CNET

  04-01-2021 23:59
  
  Doctor Who's latest Time Lord might be leaving the hit sci-fi show after Series 13, though the BBC has refused to comment on the reports.
  
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• Unified shopping information could make Apple Store visits less confusing

  04-01-2021 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the 11 months since Apple began taking precautions against COVID-19, the world has come to recognize Apple Stores as the gold standard of retail health and safety. Most customers understand Apple’s safeguards and trust they’ll find a careful environment when they visit a store. One small change could help additional customers and Apple’s own teams have more successful experiences.more…
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• PS5 restock news: When new inventory will drop at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  04-01-2021 23:46
  
  The PlayStation 5 has been out of stock for weeks, but more inventory will drop soon. Here are the latest restock updates to help you get your own next-gen console.
  
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• Latest lockdowns close remainder of UK Apple Stores

  04-01-2021 23:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has temporarily closed its 18 open retail stores in the UK following a new round of tough lockdowns in England and Scotland.more…
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• Hulu adds 14 more live TV channels, including Nickelodeon and Comedy Central - CNET

  04-01-2021 23:16
  
  That's thanks to a new deal with ViacomCBS.
  
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• Political worries rattle the stock market

  04-01-2021 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Political worries about Georgia’s Senate runoff election Tuesday helped fuel a sharp New Year’s stock market selloff on Monday. Analysts…
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• Best wireless headphones for 2021 - CNET

  04-01-2021 22:52
  
  With many different wireless headphones to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? Here's a look at CNET's top picks -- from full-size noise-canceling models to tiny true wireless earbuds.
  
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• Apple Enterprise Company Jamf Now Manages 20 Million+ Devices Worldwide

  04-01-2021 22:41 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple enterprise management company Jamf today announced that the Jamf platform powers 20 million devices worldwide and serves more than 47,000 customers, which is a new milestone.
  Over the course of 2020 alone, Jamf has added more than 4 million devices and 10,000 customers, and it is now powering 24 or the 25 most valuable brands (based on Forbes' list of the most valuable technology companies)."Coming into 2015, Jamf was 13 years old and managing less than 4 million devices for approximately
  
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• New York sees first case of more contagious coronavirus strain - CNET

  04-01-2021 22:34
  
  Someone with no known travel history has tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant.
  
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• New York sees first case of contagious new coronavirus strain - CNET

  04-01-2021 22:34
  
  Someone with no known travel history has tested positive to the new COVID-19 variant.
  
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• iPhone and iPad: How to hide Photos widget pics

  04-01-2021 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The home screen widgets that arrived with iOS 14 have been super popular. Among those is the first-party Photos widget to surface a fresh set of memories each day. But you probably don’t want all your photos to possibly show up on your iPhone or iPad home screen. Let’s look at how to hide Photos widget pics.more…
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• Apple's iPhone assembler agrees to help build startup Byton's electric SUV - Roadshow

  04-01-2021 22:16
  
  Foxconn will help build Byton's M-Byte.
  
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• Jamf is now managing 20 million devices around the world as Apple’s enterprise growth continues

  04-01-2021 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, Jamf has announced that it is now managing 20 million Apple devices for customers around the world. In the past five years, they’ve added 16 million devices compared to just 4 million devices through its first 13 years.more…
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• StereoNET reviews Apple’s AirPods Max: ‘The bleeding edge of quality craftsmanship, performance, and features’

  04-01-2021 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  StereoNET's review of Apple's new AirPods Max explores the innovative wireless headphones that bring the magic of AirPods to an over-ear…
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• Best gifts to give Dad in 2021 - CNET

  04-01-2021 22:00
  
  A collection of great gifts, from the practical to the extravagant, for a hard guy to please.
  
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• Apple Watch ‘Ring in the New Year’ Activity Challenge now available

  04-01-2021 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is officially here. Apple’s annual “Ring in the New Year” challenge will run until the end of the month, and it encourages Apple Watch users to close all three rings for seven days in a row.more…
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• Apple rumored to adopt GaN technology for smaller and faster USB-C chargers

  04-01-2021 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rumored to be planning smaller and lighter versions of its USB-C wall chargers. The report comes from Digitimes, which says that Navitas Semiconductor is expected to obtain orders for gallium nitride, or GaN, chargers from Apple in 2021.more…
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• Vending machines are now for coronavirus tests, too - CNET

  04-01-2021 21:21
  
  A California university makes getting a COVID-19 test as easy as grabbing a candy bar.
  
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• Best Xbox One games for 2021 - CNET

  04-01-2021 21:15
  
  These are the best Xbox titles you can buy right now.
  
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• Apple stock’s worst drop since October leads Big Tech slump

  04-01-2021 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple stock's drop led the largest technology companies lower in the first trading day of the year, suffering its worst decline in more than…
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• Best SAD light therapy lamps for 2021 - CNET

  04-01-2021 20:55
  
  If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, where your mood drops when the days get shorter, these light therapy lamps can offer some relief.
  
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• OnePlus might be releasing a fitness tracker - CNET

  04-01-2021 20:45
  
  It would be the company's first fitness wearable.
  
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• Apple preps smaller, faster, and lighter GaN chargers

  04-01-2021 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Unikorn Semiconductor will extend production of GaN-on-Si chips for fast charging GaN chargers from 65W to 100W in second-half 2021…
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• The Amazfit Bip U Pro smartwatch for $70 is pretty amazing - CNET

  04-01-2021 20:15
  
  Alexa, GPS, heart rate, SpO2, nine-day battery, dozens of faces... and it's only how much?! Plus: four months of Tidal music for $4.
  
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• The best body pillows to cuddle up with day or night - CNET

  04-01-2021 20:02
  
  Whether you need some extra comfort while you sleep or a full-length pillow to prop you up while you read, there's a body pillow for you.
  
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• Elon Musk reveals wild plan to catch SpaceX rocket with a launch tower - CNET

  04-01-2021 20:00
  
  The super powerful Super Heavy could launch one Starship and return to Earth to launch another one as soon as an hour later.
  
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• Venmo adds new feature that lets you cash checks from home - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:48
  
  Cash a Check with Venmo will be available for select customers.
  
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• Poll: ‘iPhone box’ debate goes viral on Twitter, what’s your take?

  04-01-2021 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you head to the Trending section of your Twitter app today, you’ll find a humorous trending topic: “iPhone box.” The debate centers around whether you should keep or throw away your iPhone’s box, with some users also sharing how they repurpose their iPhone boxes.more…
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• Slack is back for some after more than three-hour outage - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:38
  
  Welcome to 2021.
  
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• NASA gets pumped for 2021 with hype video full of moon dreams, Mars hopes - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:35
  
  NASA has big plans for this year, but space is still hard.
  
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• FCA and PSA merger receives the OK to create fourth largest automaker - Roadshow

  04-01-2021 19:35
  
  FCA and PSA will combine forces to create Stellantis, and it's all set to close later this month.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Dell XPS, HP Omen, Lenovo ThinkPad, Microsoft Surface and more on sale - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:32
  
  From budget models to high-end gaming systems, there are plenty of discounts to be found on laptops to start the new year.
  
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• The best smart home gym workouts of 2021: Peloton, Mirror, Tempo and more - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:31
  
  We tested out a ton of exercise equipment to see what works -- and doesn't work -- in today's homes.
  
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• Apple Reportedly Planning Smaller and Lighter GaN-Based Chargers

  04-01-2021 19:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Navitas Semiconductor is expected to obtain orders from Apple in 2021 for fast charging solutions based on gallium nitride or "GaN" technology, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes. The report claims that Apple's chipmaking partner TSMC will supply Navitas with GaN chips as part of an existing partnership.
  This supply chain news suggests that Apple is planning GaN versions of its USB-C power adapters, allowing them to be smaller and lighter, more power efficient, and less heat c
  
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• Apple Arcade: New games Populus Run, Spire Blast and Nuts coming soon - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:05
  
  Here's what we know about the new games that will kick off 2021 and everything else we can't wait to play.
  
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• Haven, the Amazon-backed health care company, will shut down next month - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:01
  
  The health care venture was formed by Amazon, conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway and banking titan JPMorgan Chase.
  
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• Best gifts under $250 for 2021 - CNET

  04-01-2021 19:00
  
  Be the greatest gift-giver ever
  
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• Apple AirTags: 2021 could finally be the year it ships

  04-01-2021 18:50 via macworld.com
  
  Apple does a lot to help us find our misplaced iPhones, Apple Watches, and iPads, and rumors strongly suggest that Apple is currently working on a Tile-like device that will allow us to find other items as well. Here’s everything we know so far.Update 1/4/2021: Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that AirTags will ship this year.The latest rumor: AirTags available in 2021
  Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a report that states that AirTags will finally ship in 2021. Kuo has built a reputation based o
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple to release augmented reality device this year

  04-01-2021 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a new report that says the company will unveil a new augmented reality device this year…
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• Report: Entire iPhone 13 lineup to feature LiDAR scanner, not just ‘Pro’ models

  04-01-2021 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the release of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple added a new LiDAR scanner to the back camera array for depth-sensing features. Now, a new supply chain report from Digitimes says that Apple will expand the LiDAR sensor beyond the ‘Pro’ models with this year’s iPhone 13.more…
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• Massachusetts says it will ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 - Roadshow

  04-01-2021 18:37
  
  The state follows California's example after it became the first state in the union to announce an identical ban last year.
  
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• Best electric toothbrush for 2021: Colgate, Sonicare, Quip and more compared - CNET

  04-01-2021 18:30
  
  From whitening power to gum care, here's how to choose the best electric toothbrush.
  
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• Anker’s latest sale starts at $11 in today’s best deals, plus leather Apple Watch band $8.50, more

  04-01-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today’s best deals include Anker’s New Year’s sale from $11, plus a leather Apple Watch band, and Emerson’s Sensi Smart Thermostat. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• iPhone 13 May Feature Faster mmWave 5G Connectivity in More Countries

  04-01-2021 17:48 via macrumors.com
  
  The iPhone 13 lineup may expand faster mmWave 5G connectivity to more countries outside the United States, according to Taiwanese supply chain sources cited by Patently Apple.The report claims that a Taiwanese company called Qiqi is in the process of receiving a "large order" for mmWave antennas destined for the ‌iPhone 13‌ lineup, which may explain Qiqi chairman Xie Hongbo's announcement that the company's 5G-related component shipments would increase significantly this year. Apple's
  
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• Apple AirTags revealed in 3D pairing process animation

  04-01-2021 17:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  YouTuber and leaker Jon Prosser has shared a 3D video animation allegedly created by Apple that reveals the widely-expected AirTags …
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• Kuo: Apple to release AirTags, first AR device, new AirPods, and more in 2021

  04-01-2021 17:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a wide-ranging new report today focused on what to expect from Apple in 2021. The analyst says that Apple will release its first augmented reality device in 2021, alongside AirTag item trackers and much more. more…
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• LG QNED Mini-LED TVs are its best LCDs for 2021, but they're not as good as OLED - CNET

  04-01-2021 17:30
  
  That "N" in QNED is not a misprint: They're different from Samsung QLED TVs.
  
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• Lenovo laptop deals: Get a ThinkPad X1 Carbon for $850, Yoga 7i for $900 and more - CNET

  04-01-2021 17:17
  
  Save big on ThinkPads, Yoga convertibles and a powerful Legion gaming laptop.
  
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• Slack confirms outage on first work day of 2021 - CNET

  04-01-2021 17:14
  
  Welcome to 2021.
  
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• Kuo: Apple to Unveil AirTags, Augmented Reality Device, and More in 2021

  04-01-2021 17:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to release its long-awaited AirTags item trackers, an unspecified augmented reality device, and other new products in 2021, according to a new research note from reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, obtained by MacRumors.
  AirTags are expected to help users keep track of their personal belongings, such as their keys, wallets, and backpacks, and would notify users on their Apple devices when they are separated from a tagged item. In 2019, MacRumors obtained screenshots showing that AirTags
  
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