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• Life-size fake blue verified badge for home exteriors gets real takers - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:52
  
  "To receive the blue check crest, there must be someone authentic and notable actively living in the house."
  
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• Save 30% on eyeglasses and sunglasses at GlassesUSA - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:47
  
  You get free shipping on your new eyeglass prescription, too.
  
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• 55 best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:45
  
  Looking for a great show to watch? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Kia stock soars to two-decade high on report it will assemble Apple Car in Georgia in 2024

  03-02-2021 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will invest $3.6 billion in Kia as part of a deal to build Apple cars in Kia's U.S. factory in Georgia in 2024.…
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• 36 best movies to stream on Netflix - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:44
  
  Don't know what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• GameStop shares plummet after Reddit rally. Here's why you shouldn't be shocked - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:34
  
  From declining sales to shuttered stores, the underlying value of this company is still questionable, and stock gains don't change that.
  
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• Save $130 and turn your home into an art gallery with the Meural Canvas II digital art frame - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:32
  
  This 27-inch photo frame is one of the largest you can buy, and connects to you an online collection of fine art.
  
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• 16 unusual (and exceptional) chocolates for Valentine's Day - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:25
  
  Ditch the drugstore sampler box and snag one of these incredible chocolate confections instead.
  
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• Lil Uzi Vert's diamond forehead implant makes him look like Marvel's Vision - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:18
  
  Let's hope Thanos isn't still lurking around.
  
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• Liverpool vs. Man City: Start time, how to watch or stream online - CNET

  03-02-2021 23:07
  
  If Man City win this one, the EPL could be an uphill struggle for Liverpool.
  
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• Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso’ nominated for three Writers Guild of America Awards

  03-02-2021 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The much-loved Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso" has been nominated for three Writers Guild of America Awards. Since its debut just over…
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• Some Users Having External Display Connection Issues With macOS Big Sur 11.1 and 11.2

  03-02-2021 22:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Some macOS Big Sur users who are running the 11.1 and recently released 11.2 update have been experiencing ongoing issues with external displays, based on multiple reports on the MacRumors forum, Apple Support Communities, Twitter, and Reddit.
  There are at least two separate issues at play, but both are related to external display connections. The problems appear to have started with the ‌macOS Big Sur‌ 11.1 update, and the 11.2 update has not provided a fix and in some cases, has wors
  
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• Daimler plans to rename itself Mercedes-Benz in massive company shift to EVs - Roadshow

  03-02-2021 22:32
  
  The automaker also plans to spin off its Daimler trucks and buses business to create two totally independent companies.
  
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• ‘Ted Lasso’ receives three WGA Award nominations as season 2 production continues

  03-02-2021 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following its Golden Globes Awards nominations this morning, Apple TV+ original Ted Lasso has also now been nominated for three Writers Guild of America Awards. Meanwhile, Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence has also given a short interview to Deadline, with an update on the show’s season two production.more…
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• Best online Python course for 2021 - CNET

  03-02-2021 22:15
  
  Knowing how to code can unlock new job opportunities in the digital economy.
  
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• Amazon's new CEO Andy Jassy wants to keep Amazon Game Studios going, report says - CNET

  03-02-2021 22:12
  
  Earlier this week, Jassy reportedly told employees that AGS "will get there if we stay focused."
  
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• Blind Camera Comparison Video: iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

  03-02-2021 21:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung in January debuted its latest flagship smartphone lineup, which includes the Galaxy S21 Ultra, a direct competitor to the iPhone 12 Pro Max that Apple introduced in October. In our latest YouTube video, we pitted the two smartphones against one another for a blind camera comparison.
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  In the video up above and the photos in this article, we've labeled images with an "A" or a "B," with each letter corresponding to a different smart
  
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• Fake Twitter-style verified badge for homes draws real interest - CNET

  03-02-2021 21:53
  
  "To receive the blue check crest, there must be someone authentic and notable actively living in the house."
  
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• Sarayu Blue joins cast of Apple TV+ series ‘The Shrink Next Door’

  03-02-2021 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sarayu Blue has booked a recurring role opposite Paul Rudd in Apple TV+ limited series "The Shrink Next Door," based on the hit podcast…
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• Older Apple TV will require AirPlay for YouTube video playback starting next month

  03-02-2021 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  YouTube will soon require AirPlay for video playback on older Apple TV streaming boxes. This means users will need to start video playback on another device like an iPhone or iPad to view content on the Apple TV.more…
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• iPad Air 4: Three Months Later [Video]

  03-02-2021 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iPad Air 4 was a tablet that came and went. I personally believe a lot of people spent time comparing this tablet to the iPad Pro, simply because they share the same design language. But when you remove the comparison aspect and evaluate the tablet on its own, it’s a really compelling device. And more than anything, it doesn’t make me miss my iPad Pro. Here’s why.more…
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• Best home products of winter 2021: Coffee makers, fire pits and other cozy gadgets - CNET

  03-02-2021 21:34
  
  These devices can help keep you cozy when it's cold outside.
  
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• Apple Maps 'Look Around' Feature Now Available in San Diego and Portland

  03-02-2021 21:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today expanded its "Look Around" feature for Apple Maps to San Diego, California and Portland, Oregon, according to ‌Apple Maps‌ expert Justin O'Beirne.
  First introduced in iOS 13, Look Around is designed to provide 3D street-level imagery in major cities, much like Google's Street View.At launch, Look Around was limited to a handful of cities, but it is now available in more than 20 cities and regions worldwide, with Apple regularly expanding the feature to new areas.Apple maint
  
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• Adobe offers new free online tools for handling PDF files - CNET

  03-02-2021 21:26
  
  Now you can password protect PDFs or combine multiple PDF files into one at the Acrobat web site.
  
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• Outside the Wire director explains how Anthony Mackie was turned into a cyborg - CNET

  03-02-2021 21:00
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the Academy Award-nominated Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström discusses his Netflix film Outside the Wire, starring Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris.
  
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• Ford debuts race-ready Bronco at King of the Hammers - Roadshow

  03-02-2021 21:00
  
  The stock 4600 class is meant to be an easier entry point into the grueling world of rock crawling.
  
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• 9to5Mac Watch Time: Anastasia Folorunso on Apple Watch Unity Collection and ‘Time to Walk’

  03-02-2021 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Anastasia Folorunso, co-host of the Non Traditional podcast, returns to discuss the Apple Watch Unity Collection, Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk, and more. 
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• Get this excellent AirPods alternative for $30 - CNET

  03-02-2021 20:50
  
  With its stubby stems, the Enacfire E90 differs enough from Apple's AirPods to avoid looking like a knockoff. It performs surprisingly well for its low price.
  
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• Amazon's Rivian-built electric delivery van hits the road and begins package duty - Roadshow

  03-02-2021 20:41
  
  Some of the first electric vans hit the road in Los Angeles, but 100,000 of them are coming in due time.
  
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• Extensive Apple cloud services outages could pose problems for users

  03-02-2021 20:34 via macworld.com
  
  If you’re experiencing problems with your Apple cloud services today, you’re not alone. Small hiccups are common with cloud services, but Apple appears to be in the midst of an unusually extensive interruption of service.The Apple System Status page shows a red “outage” label for scores of online features. Nearly all major iCloud syncing features (Mail, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Keychain, and more) appear to be down. Photos and iMessage are two of the services Apple use
  
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• Fantasian, Lumen and Wonderbox: Every game we can't wait to play on Apple Arcade - CNET

  03-02-2021 20:31
  
  We're counting down the days until these Apple Arcade games are available to play.
  
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• Apple and Facebook are on a collision course over user privacy

  03-02-2021 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Increasingly, privacy-proponent Apple and privacy-trampling Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram are on a collision course…
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• CalDigit’s new USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ‘Element Hub’ adds 7 ports to your MacBook

  03-02-2021 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CalDigit is out today with an interesting new compact USB 4/Thunderbolt 4/USB-C dock. The Element Hub adds lots of I/O and bandwidth to connect your MacBook with new and legacy devices and 4K/8K displays.more…
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• Instagram prototyping Stories redesign with TikTok-style vertical scrolling

  03-02-2021 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Instagram is testing what is likely to be a controversial change to Instagram Stories. As first reported by TechCrunch, Instagram is developing a new feature that would allow users to vertically scroll through Stories, as opposed to tapping or swiping horizontally like the current design, akin to TikTok.more…
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• iCloud Drive, Notes, Photos, and iCloud Backup Experiencing Issues [Update: Fixed]

  03-02-2021 19:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Several of Apple's services are experiencing an outage at the current time, with Apple noting service interrupts for iCloud Backup, iCloud Drive, ‌iCloud‌ Notes, ‌iCloud‌ Storage Upgrades, and Photos on its System Status page.
  The issue has been ongoing since approximately 10:13 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple says that users may be unable to use these services during the outage, so features like ‌iCloud‌ Backup and ‌iCloud‌ photo storage may not be working at th
  
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• Black History Month: Movies, TV shows and books on systemic racism - CNET

  03-02-2021 19:55
  
  To celebrate the annual observance, and in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, here are materials to help educate all ages about the fight for racial justice.
  
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• Google wants to test drones for firefighting - CNET

  03-02-2021 19:47
  
  The tech giant wants to test the firefighting potential of a drone typically used for agriculture, and it's seeking FAA approval.
  
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• Madden NFL 21 predicts Chiefs to win the big game this Sunday - CNET

  03-02-2021 19:42
  
  It also says Patrick Mahomes will receive the MVP.
  
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• Monster iceberg threatening wildlife haven is now cracking up - CNET

  03-02-2021 19:25
  
  Iceberg A-68A looked like it might wreak havoc on South Georgia Island, but the tides have changed.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 121: “Debug-driven development”

  03-02-2021 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John and Rambo discuss some of the key new features that are being introduced in iOS 14.5 and Xcode 12.5, as well as their preferred debugging workflows, and how to deal with tech debt and refactoring in a pragmatic and sustainable way.
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• Apple settles South Korea antitrust case with $90 million investment

  03-02-2021 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s lengthy antitrust dispute in South Korea seemed to settle as the nation’s watchdog accepted the Cupertino Colossus’ plan to spend…
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• Swiss Watch Maker Debuts $30,800 Apple Watch Clone With Mechanical Loading Wheel

  03-02-2021 19:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Back in 2016 when the Apple Watch was still a relatively new device, Swiss watch maker H. Moser & Cie came out with a high-end mechanical Apple Watch clone called the Swiss Alp Watch, featuring a rectangular watch face with curved, round edges, a crown at the side, and Apple Watch style lugs.
  H. Moser & Cie today debuted a followup to the original Swiss Alp Watch, introducing the $30,800 Swiss Alp Watch "Final Upgrade," which the company says is the "climax to the Swiss Alp Watch saga."
  
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• Microsoft opens its Azure quantum computer cloud service to the public - CNET

  03-02-2021 18:59
  
  Azure Quantum shows the growing commercial possibilities for the revolutionary form of computing.
  
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• George R.R. Martin wrote hundreds of pages for Winds of Winter in 2020 - CNET

  03-02-2021 18:57
  
  Good news: Martin wrote a ton on the Game of Thrones book. Bad news: He still has hundreds of pages to go.
  
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• macOS Big Sur 11.3 brings two small changes to improve using iPad apps on M1 Macs

  03-02-2021 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple yesterday released the first developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3. As we detailed at the time, the update includes a variety of new changes and features, such as support for setting stereo-paired HomePods as your default sound output device.
  As it turns out, macOS Big Sur 11.3 includes a pair of changes for running iPad apps on M1 Macs.more…
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• Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD version scrapped - Roadshow

  03-02-2021 18:40
  
  It's not clear why Tesla won't pursue this version any longer, but those who ordered one reportedly need to choose something else now.
  
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• The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing sedans are sold out... sort of - Roadshow

  03-02-2021 18:36
  
  The first 250 examples of each high-performance sedan were snapped up in just minutes by eager driving enthusiasts.
  
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• CalDigit's Latest Dock Features Four Thunderbolt 4 Ports and Four USB-A Ports

  03-02-2021 18:30 via macrumors.com
  
  CalDigit today introduced a new "Element Hub" dock, equipped with four Thunderbolt 4 ports and four USB-A ports for connecting external displays, storage drives, and other peripherals to devices like a MacBook Pro or iPad Pro. For data transfer, the Thunderbolt 4 ports provide speeds up to 40Gb/s, while the USB-A ports can reach up to 10Gb/s.
  Given that Thunderbolt 4 shares the same connector design as USB-C, and is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 3, the dock can be used with many MacBook
  
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• How to upgrade PS4 games to PS5 versions for free - CNET

  03-02-2021 18:26
  
  You can upgrade Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Hitman 3 and other games to next-gen versions.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: Save $100 on M1 MacBook Pro, more on older models - CNET

  03-02-2021 18:26
  
  The new M1 MacBook models are already discounted -- just a bit -- and you can save up to $300 on the older, Intel-based models.
  
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