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• Xiaomi national security ban suspended by US judge - CNET

  13-03-2021 23:59
  A federal judge temporarily lifts a Defense Department ban on US investments in the China-based phone maker.
  
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• Grammys 2021 are Sunday: Here's how and when to watch the livestream tomorrow - CNET

  13-03-2021 21:40
  
  How to watch the Grammys 2021 without cable.
  
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• Stop and appreciate the Jaguar E-Type 60 Edition - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 21:27
  
  Jaguar restored 12 cars, and six buyers will get one coupe and one roadster.
  
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• 2 years after being grounded, the Boeing 737 Max is flying again - CNET

  13-03-2021 20:04
  
  Boeing's 737 Max is back in service in most of the world, but China remains a holdout. Plus: Everything you need to know about the aircraft.
  
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• Opinion: Apple Music needs these features and fixes to catch up to Spotify

  13-03-2021 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Music is falling behind Spotify in the music streaming wars. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been using Apple Music since the day it was released in 2015, but after almost six years of its launch, I don’t think I can defend Apple for not correcting some flaws or adding features users really want.more…
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• Save $200 on the Ecovacs Deebot T5 combo robot vacuum and mop with laser navigation - CNET

  13-03-2021 19:55
  
  The T5, equipped with multi-floor mapping, no-go zones and 3 hour battery is marked down to $399.
  
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• Metrolinx Piloting Apple Pay on Toronto's UP Express, Working to Expand to TTC

  13-03-2021 19:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Metrolinx this week announced that commuters can now use contactless payment options like Apple Pay to pay for their fare on UP Express, a train that connects Downtown Toronto with Toronto Pearson International Airport.
  Prior to boarding the train, commuters simply need to hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near the PRESTO payment terminal to pay for their fare with a credit card loaded in the Wallet app — or tap a physical credit card. At the end of the trip, riders must "tap off" with the
  
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• Take your sound on the go with one of these $12 Bluetooth speakers - CNET

  13-03-2021 19:09
  
  Save 60% on a speaker with microSD, FM radio and true wireless stereo pairing.
  
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• How the HomePod mini can succeed where Apple's first smart speaker failed

  13-03-2021 19:00 via macworld.com
  
  In an unexpected move, Apple revealed late Friday that the full-sized version of its HomePod smart speaker would be discontinued. This came a couple of days after the Space Gray model had already been listed as out of stock, prompting theories about a possible refresh to the product.Perhaps more surprising than the demise of the HomePod, however, is that this does not actually mark the end of Apple's smart speaker ambitions. The three-year-old HomePod is survived by its smaller and less-costly
  
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• Apple discontinues original HomePod to focus on HomePod mini

  13-03-2021 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has discontinued its original HomePod after four years. The company says that it will continue to focus on the HomePod mini …
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• Saturday mobile deals: $13 iPhone battery case and a $21 power bank - CNET

  13-03-2021 18:06
  
  These iPhone cases for the iPhone XR and XS Max are about half off, and you can save a few dollars on a great Mophie power bank too.
  
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• Apple Promotes iPhone 12 'Ceramic Shield' Display In New 'Cook' Ad

  13-03-2021 18:04 via macrumors.com
  
  In a new ad on its YouTube channel, Apple is promoting the durability and water resistance of the iPhone 12 and the performance of the "Ceramic Shield" display.
  The ad, named "Cook," showcases a chef putting an ‌iPhone 12‌‌ through its paces by splashing it with liquids and flour, plus dropping it on its screen multiple times. The ad aims to highlight the "Ceramic Shield" display on the ‌iPhone 12‌, a new type of glass made by "introducing nano-ceramic crystals into the
  
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• Where you can buy a PS5: Everything we know about getting Sony's new console - CNET

  13-03-2021 17:55
  
  The PlayStation 5 is mostly sold out, but retailers are restocking it every week.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG SL hits the snow in final round of winter tests - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 16:54
  
  The new SL inches closer to reality.
  
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• Poll: Do you think Apple will release a replacement for the discontinued HomePod?

  13-03-2021 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple discontinued last night the original HomePod to focus on the HomePod mini introduced last October. With a slow and small rollout in other markets, the 2018 HomePod wanted to “reinvent music in the home,” according to Apple. Three years later, what’s next for the company’s smart speaker lineup?more…
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• Why did Apple’s original HomePod fail? Let’s count the ways

  13-03-2021 15:23 via techhive.com
  
  Apple’s first smart speaker just met a sudden, surprising end, but it was one we could see coming.
  
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• Why did Apple’s original HomePod fail? Let’s count the reasons

  13-03-2021 15:23 via techhive.com
  
  Apple’s first smart speaker just met a sudden, surprising end, but it was one we could see coming.
  
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• Apple @ Work: Does macOS need Windows virtualization on Apple Silicon to be successful in the enterprise?

  13-03-2021 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Apple moved from PowerPC to Intel in 2005, one of the significant changes was the ability to run Windows in a virtualized environment natively. Apple would eventually add the Boot Camp functionality. Still, unless you were running games, using a program like VMware Fusion or Parallels, you could run Windows in a virtualized environment while still running macOS (OS X at the time). With the transition to Apple Silicon, the virtualization story for Windows is a bit messy.more…
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• The best firm mattresses in 2021 - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:30
  
  These mattresses have the perfect balance of comfort and support to keep your spine aligned.
  
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• Apple kills off original HomePod, will focus on $99 HomePod Mini - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:15
  
  The company says it will keep providing existing HomePods with software updates and support through Apple Care.
  
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• Top Stories: Apple Event Rumored for March 23, iMac Pro and HomePod Discontinued, and More

  13-03-2021 14:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Rumors about a potential Apple event are starting to heat up as we're getting close to the time of year when Apple frequently hosts an event, so stay tuned for more information on that front in the coming days and weeks.
  This week also saw Apple confirm it has discontinued both the iMac Pro and the original HomePod, while rumors are continuing to look forward to new Apple silicon MacBook Pro models later this year, a mixed reality headset in 2022, augmented reality glasses by 2025, and maybe eve
  
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• COVID relief bill: Debunking the misinformation about the plan - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:00
  
  A breakdown of how much money Americans will really get.
  
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• 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer revealed, 2021 BMW M3 driven: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 14:00
  
  Here's a look back on all the good stuff that happened the week ending March 13.
  
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• Apple promotes iPhone 12 durability in new ad [Video]

  13-03-2021 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has launched a new ad promoting the iPhone 12 durability. It’s not the first time the company has emphasized this, as in its iPhone keynote last year, it said that this model has four times better drop performance.more…
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• Every iPhone 12 model compared: Pro is the way to go

  13-03-2021 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  With more models, new screen sizes, and a whole lot of new camera tricks, upgrading or switching to the iPhone 12 is a no-brainer. Deciding which phone to buy, well, that's another story. Thankfully, we're here to break all of the little differences down for you.Design and colors
  While Apple didn't completely reinvent the iPhone this year like it did with the iPhone X, the iPhone 12 definitely has its own style. It features flat edges and a uniform construction not unlike the iPhones 4 and 5. T
  
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• Best charcoal grills for 2021: Nexgrill, Char-Griller, Weber, Napoleon and more - CNET

  13-03-2021 11:00
  
  We fired up models from Nexgrill, Weber, Napoleon, KitchenAid, Char-Griller and more to find out which charcoal grill is king of the cookout.
  
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• WatchOS 7.4 is coming: 2 new Apple Watch features people are talking about - CNET

  13-03-2021 08:00
  
  The next big software update will allow you to use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone and bring Fitness Plus to more screens.
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 320: March Apple event rumors, AirPods 3 pictured, iMac Pro discontinued

  13-03-2021 06:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest rumors surrounding the upcoming March Apple event. Kuo’s latest augmented reality report is (quite literally) far out, and Zac finally has something go wrong with his M1 Mac.
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• Apple kills off the HomePod, report says - CNET

  13-03-2021 02:56
  
  The tech giant will instead just focus on the HomePod Mini.
  
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• Apple kills off original HomePod, will focus on HomePod Mini, says report - CNET

  13-03-2021 02:56
  
  The company reportedly will keep providing existing HomePods with software updates and support through Apple Care.
  
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• Apple discontinues original HomePod

  13-03-2021 02:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tonight Apple announced via TechCrunch that the original HomePod has been discontinued. The company will shift its focus to the HomePod mini introduced in October. The original HomePod will continue to be available at Apple and other resellers until supply runs out. Apple also notes that the HomePod will continue to get software updates and support from Apple Care.more…
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• Apple Discontinues Full-Sized HomePod to Focus on HomePod Mini

  13-03-2021 02:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has discontinued the standard HomePod to focus exclusively on the HomePod mini, reports TechCrunch. First introduced four years ago, Apple's larger ‌HomePod‌ has never sold well because of its high price tag.
  Apple hoped that the ‌HomePod‌'s high-quality sound would give it an edge over competing products, but sales of the ‌HomePod‌ have always been lackluster with so many more affordable options on the market. Apple has been selling the ‌HomePod‌ fo
  
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• NTSB asks NHTSA for more self-driving car rules, citing Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' beta - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 02:10
  
  The request comes in the form of a letter from NTSB Chair Robert Sumwalt.
  
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• Democrats push $94 billion broadband bill to end digital divide - CNET

  13-03-2021 01:55
  
  Rep. James Clyburn and Sen. Amy Klobuchar reintroduce in the House and Senate the most ambitious legislation to date to get affordable, high-speed broadband to all Americans.
  
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• Deepfakes can be detected by analyzing light reflections in eyes, scientists say - CNET

  13-03-2021 00:56
  
  Synthesized faces created for fake social media accounts can be spotted by looking at the eyes.
  
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• Adobe details the transition of its apps to Apple Silicon, emphasizes performance benefits

  13-03-2021 00:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Adobe Photoshop, the world’s most popular photo editor, has been updated this week with native support for Apple Silicon Macs. Mark Dahm, the product manager at Photoshop, detailed in an interview with ComputerWorld how the company has been working to update its apps for the M1 Macs and what the real benefits of this transition are.more…
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• Deals: Brydge Discounting Collection of iPad Keyboards by Up to $70

  13-03-2021 00:18 via macrumors.com
  
  A few weeks ago we shared deals on Brydge's line of iPad keyboards, and these deals remain ongoing in mid March. You can save on iPad keyboards for the 9.7-inch iPad, 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and more. Brydge's keyboards have premium aluminum bodies, backlit keys, and up to 180-degree viewing angles.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.We've collec
  
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• Sony PlayStation PS5 console restock at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Sony, Walmart - CNET

  13-03-2021 00:00
  
  The PS5 is still hard to find, but we've got all the links you need to help locate the console.
  
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• Alpha Motor Company Wolf is the electric Subaru Brat we didn't know we needed - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 00:00
  
  All hail the electric mini truck!
  
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