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• When will Disneyland reopen? The latest updates as Disney's resort becomes COVID-19 vaccine site - CNET

  04-02-2021 23:56
  
  Disneyland's Toy Story parking lot is now serving up the coronavirus vaccine to those aged 65 and up.
  
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• You can now unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch when wearing a face mask, here’s how

  04-02-2021 23:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple this week released the first developer and public betas of iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, bringing a major change to the integration between iPhone and Apple Watch. For the first time, you can now use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone when you’re wearing a face mask. Here’s how it works.more…
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• 55 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix - CNET

  04-02-2021 23:52
  
  Searching for a great show to watch? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Apple Releases First watchOS 7.4 Public Beta With iPhone Unlocking Feature

  04-02-2021 23:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming watchOS 7.4 update to public beta testers, with the new beta coming a few days after the release of the first developer beta.
  The ‌watchOS 7‌.4 update can be downloaded after upgrading your iPhone to the public beta version of iOS 14.5. After installing iOS 14.5, the watchOS 7.4 software should show up as long as you have the Apple Watch profile installed. To update to the new software, the ‌Apple Watch‌ needs to have 50 percen
  
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• 36 of the best movies to stream on Netflix - CNET

  04-02-2021 23:48
  
  Not sure what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Alphabet union alleges contractors were banned from discussing wages - CNET

  04-02-2021 23:42
  
  In a complaint to the US Labor Board, the union says Alphabet's staffing partner retaliated against a Google contractor.
  
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• NASA chooses SpaceX to launch $99M astrophysics mission - CNET

  04-02-2021 23:30
  
  Spherex is slated to take off as soon as June 2024.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 7.4 public beta with new ‘Apple Watch Unlock’ feature for iPhone Face ID

  04-02-2021 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At first, it appeared the iOS 14.5 public beta arrived without the watchOS 7.4 this afternoon. However, the latest watchOS beta is now available, it’s just slightly hidden as it only shows up after first upgrading to iOS 14.5. watchOS 7.4 brings the handy Apple Watch Unlock feature for iPhone when wearing a mask.more…
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• Volkswagen ID 6 photos leak, show off new EV for China - Roadshow

  04-02-2021 22:59
  
  Volkswagen hasn't decided if the SUV will be sold in the US yet, even though big SUVs are totally in.
  
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• Klobuchar’s antitrust reform bill could cause Apple to be fined 15% of its annual revenue

  04-02-2021 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., unveiled a sweeping antitrust reform bill on Thursday that could, theoretically, cause Apple to be fined…
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• The 39 best games on Nintendo Switch - CNET

  04-02-2021 22:47
  
  The Nintendo Switch has an incredible library. Here are our favourites...
  
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• Electric flying pod racer ready to show the world a new era of motorsport - Roadshow

  04-02-2021 22:47
  
  The Airspeeder Mk3 will pave the way for manned flying pod racer motorsport.
  
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• Golden Globes 2021 winner predictions: The Crown, Schitt's Creek, The Queen's Gambit - CNET

  04-02-2021 22:41
  
  The Crown and Schitt's Creek lead the TV nominations with five each. Let's take a stab at predicting winners.
  
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• T-Mobile continues growth with another earnings beat, now at 102.1 million users - CNET

  04-02-2021 22:28
  
  The nation's second-largest wireless carrier has another good quarter.
  
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• Chadwick Boseman makes history with four SAG Award nominations - CNET

  04-02-2021 22:25
  
  The actor, who died in August, received acting and ensemble nominations for both Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Da 5 Bloods.
  
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• Dogecoin: The meme cryptocurrency that somehow became real - CNET

  04-02-2021 22:17
  
  It's based on a joke, but in a matter of months it was one of the world's most highly valued cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Public Beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3

  04-02-2021 22:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first public beta of an upcoming macOS Big Sur 11.3 update to its public beta testing group, with the new software coming two days after the beta was provided to developers.
  Public beta testers can download ‌‌macOS Big Sur‌‌ 11.2 from the Software Update section of the System Preferences app after installing the proper profile from Apple's beta software website.‌macOS Big Sur‌ 11.3 introduces more customization options for Safari, adding a way
  
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• Apple releases first public betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5

  04-02-2021 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is releasing the first public betas of its next round of software updates today. This includes iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 which launched to developer beta testers earlier this week. Head below for details on what’s new.more…
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• Apple releases first macOS 11.3 public beta with Reminders app sorting, HomePod stereo support

  04-02-2021 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two days after Apple seeded developers with the first beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3, the public beta has arrived. macOS 11.3 comes with a number of new changes including sorting in the Reminders app, new Safari customization like expanded extensions, support for HomePod Stereo as the default output, and more.more…
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink internet service now has 10,000 users - CNET

  04-02-2021 22:04
  
  Starlink says it's also meeting the FCC's speed requirements for rural internet services.
  
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• How to unlock your iPhone when wearing a mask using your Apple Watch

  04-02-2021 22:00 via macworld.com
  
  With iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, Apple will solve one of the most vexing iPhone problems of the last year: the fact that Face ID doesn't work when wearing a mask.The software is currently in beta (see how to download the beta here), but when released, those who have an Apple Watch will be able to unlock their iPhone quickly and seamlessly when Face ID detects they're wearing a mask. Here's how it works.Requirements
  First, you'll need an iPhone that has Face ID and an Apple Watch. The iPhone must
  
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• Game on with this pair of free games usually worth $40 - CNET

  04-02-2021 21:48
  
  The two games could not be more different -- Epic is giving away For the King and Metro: Last Light Redux.
  
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• ‘Training Today’ fitness coaching app updated with iOS 14 home screen widget and new data

  04-02-2021 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Training Today launched last year as a sharp Apple Watch and iPhone app to help you know when to train, how hard to train, and when to rest. Now with an update, the app has gained a useful widget for iPhone along with more data like a longer history for heart rate variability and resting heart rate along with a 10-week readiness to train history.more…
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• SpaceX nails first Starlink launch this week, with another coming Friday - CNET

  04-02-2021 21:32
  
  Elon Musk's company could send more than 100 of its broadband satellites into space this week.
  
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• Google explores ‘less stringent’ knockoff of Apple’s anti-tracking privacy feature for Android

  04-02-2021 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If there's anything Google focuses almost as much as being an online advertising broker masquerading as a search engine, it's copying Apple…
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• See Robinhood's damage-control Super Bowl ad aimed at small investors - CNET

  04-02-2021 21:20
  
  The commercial's a little awkward right now considering this whole GameStop and AMC stocks thing.
  
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• Amazon tip: Get a $70 gift card when you sign up for Amazon Prime Rewards Visa - CNET

  04-02-2021 21:10
  
  This is basically free money to blow on gifts or anything else at Amazon.
  
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• This stock Bronco 4600 race rig is ready for anything - Roadshow

  04-02-2021 21:00
  
  Ford is going all-in at the King of the Hammers event this week, debuting a second race-ready Bronco.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter crack down on "OGUsers" account theft ring - CNET

  04-02-2021 20:57
  
  After a coordinated investigation, the social media platforms suspended hundreds of accounts that were stealing and selling access to coveted usernames.
  
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• Venmo adding crypto, budgeting and savings functions to app later this year - CNET

  04-02-2021 20:55
  
  The money transfer app will soon do a lot more with your cash.
  
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• New concept imagines multi-colored Braided Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch

  04-02-2021 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alongside the Apple Watch Series 6 last fall, Apple introduced a Solo Loop style band available in braided polyester yarn and silicone rubber materials. A new concept this week imagines how Apple could expand its selection of Braided Solo Loops with multi-color designs.more…
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• Super Bowl 2021 commercials: Maya Rudolph, Don Cheadle star in shopping, seltzer ads - CNET

  04-02-2021 20:49
  
  Plus, Mank director David Fincher produces Anheuser-Busch's first ever Super Bowl spot. And Brad Garrett is starting a sandwich war.
  
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• Apple's VR headset could be the road to glasses: The latest rumors and reports - CNET

  04-02-2021 20:43
  
  Apple's next big product looks to be a VR headset, and then smartglasses. But when? Here's what to expect, and our guesses as to what else might happen.
  
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• Sen. Klobuchar unveils antitrust reform bill that could raise bar on tech acquisitions - CNET

  04-02-2021 20:30
  
  The legislation comes as tech giants face increasing scrutiny.
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 315: iOS 14.5 beta features, Apple Car dealmaking, Ted Lasso award season

  04-02-2021 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• WandaVision episode 4: Disney Plus show's Easter eggs and Marvel references - CNET

  04-02-2021 20:00
  
  We get answers, plenty of new questions and one truly horrifying image.
  
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• Andy Jassy, new Amazon CEO, steps into the spotlight after building a profit machine - CNET

  04-02-2021 19:58
  
  Amazon Web Services outpaces cloud competitors Google and Microsoft. One of its architects will face new challenges when he takes over Jeff Bezos' role in July.
  
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• J.P. Morgan: Apple LiDAR-equipped VR headset coming next year

  04-02-2021 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Investment analyst at JP Morgan says an Apple VR headset will be released in Q1 2022, and feature six lenses and a LiDAR Scanner…
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• Newfound comet named Leonard may be the one to watch in 2021 - CNET

  04-02-2021 19:32
  
  Officially named C/2021 A1, Leonard is one of the most promising space snowballs of this young year.
  
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• Apple Seeds Updated First Beta of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers and Public Beta Testers

  04-02-2021 19:22 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded a new version the of upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta updates coming a few days after Apple released the first iOS and iPadOS 14.5 betas. This beta appears to be an update to the first beta rather than a second version.
  iOS and iPadOS 14.5 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or over the air after the proper profile has been installed on an iPhone or iPad. Apple has also released iOS 14.5 and iPadOS
  
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• How to Get Replacement AirPods Max Ear Cushions and Change Them Out

  04-02-2021 19:20 via macrumors.com
  
  If you need replacement ear cushions for your AirPods Max either due to damage to the existing cushion or to have another color option, there's good news -- as of January, Apple is selling replacements.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  How to Buy New Ear Cushions
  Ear cushions can be purchased from Apple's online site for $69, and that price point includes both the left and right replacement cushions.Apple sells ear cushions in all of the available ‌AirPods Max&zwnj
  
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• Apple releases updated build of iOS 14.5 beta 1 to developers

  04-02-2021 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released an updated build of iOS 14.5 to developers today. This comes after the release of beta 1 earlier this week. The new build released today is still referred to as beta 1, but it features a new build number. more…
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• 2022 Nissan Frontier vs. Chevy, Ford, Honda, Jeep and Toyota trucks - Roadshow

  04-02-2021 19:08
  
  Nissan's brand-new Frontier is finally ready to battle the big boys.
  
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• 2022 Nissan Pathfinder looks cooler, but isn't all that different - Roadshow

  04-02-2021 19:00
  
  Nissan's fifth-generation kid-taxi offers a few welcome upgrades, but not much more.
  
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• 2022 Nissan Frontier gets a fresh new look and a lot more tech - Roadshow

  04-02-2021 19:00
  
  It's been more than a decade since Nissan's launched a new Frontier, but there's lots to like about this new truck.
  
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• Apple Watch anniversary gift saves 58-year-old runner’s life

  04-02-2021 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last September, Lori March gave her husband Bob an Apple Watch for their 17th wedding anniversary. It ended up saving the 58-year-old runner…
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• Yet another study says Uber and Lyft are worse for traffic congestion - Roadshow

  04-02-2021 18:37
  
  A new study from MIT found fewer people chose public transportation options and the companies had minimal impact on private car ownership.
  
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• Microsoft prepares to make its Washington campus a COVID-19 vaccination site - CNET

  04-02-2021 18:24
  
  Local clinics are relocating vaccine operations to its Redmond campus.
  
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• Google Considering 'Less Stringent' Version of Apple's App Tracking Transparency Feature for Android

  04-02-2021 18:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Starting with iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and tvOS 14.5, all of which are currently in beta testing, Apple will be requiring developers to receive a user's consent to track their activity across other apps and websites and/or access their device's random advertising identifier. Users will be presented with a prompt with options to "Allow Tracking" or "Ask App not to Track" when opening apps that wish to track their activity.
  According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Nico Grant, Google is exploring a s
  
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• Best home security cameras of 2021: Wyze, Arlo and more - CNET

  04-02-2021 18:09
  
  Here are our favorite security cameras of the year.
  
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