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• Google Doodle shows us Ireland for St. Patrick's Day - CNET

  16-03-2021 23:55
  
  The artwork depicts the Emerald Isle's diverse geography, architecture and history.
  
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• Google Doodle shows us Ireland for St. Patrick's Day 2021 - CNET

  16-03-2021 23:55
  
  The artwork depicts the Emerald Isle's diverse geography, architecture and history.
  
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• The 40 best games on Nintendo Switch - CNET

  16-03-2021 23:37
  
  The Nintendo Switch keeps dropping classics. Here are some of our favourites...
  
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• GoPro's Quik app helps you rediscover what's in your phone's camera roll - CNET

  16-03-2021 22:53
  
  The updated app adds new, simple features to help you organize, edit and share pictures and video shot with your phone or any other camera.
  
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• Hands-on: Sofa is a beautiful iOS app to neatly organize all the media you want to check out

  16-03-2021 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of our modern challenges is keeping track of the things we actually want to spend our time on with the massive amount of digital content that’s available. Sofa is a sharp iOS app that looks to solve that problem with a simple, yet customizable hub to organize movies, TV, music, books, podcasts, apps, games, and more to check out in the future. Along with a new Sofa update landing today, we went hands-on with the free iOS app for a closer look.more…
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• Google follows Apple, cuts store fee from 30% to 15% on first $1 million developers earn

  16-03-2021 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As it is wont to do, Google is once again following Apple by reducing the commission it charges developers that sell digital goods…
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• Uber drivers in the UK to be reclassified as workers following court ruling - CNET

  16-03-2021 22:33
  
  The change takes effect on Wednesday.
  
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• Russia attempted to influence 2020 election in Trump's favor, intelligence report says - CNET

  16-03-2021 22:26
  
  But foreign actors did not interfere with the voting process or attack election systems.
  
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• Save up to 85% on Xbox games at Microsoft right now - CNET

  16-03-2021 22:14
  
  There are deals aplenty on dozens of games, including Tom Clancy titles, Tomb Raider, Just Cause and more.
  
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• Paramount Plus: Everything to know about the CBS All Access replacement - CNET

  16-03-2021 22:00
  
  Paramount Plus replaced CBS All Access, relaunching with a new name and a wider catalog. Here's all the details.
  
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• Mars hides an ancient ocean beneath its surface - CNET

  16-03-2021 22:00
  New research finds a surprising amount of water locked away in the red planet.
  
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• Apple's Anti-Counterfeit Team Has Targeted Over 1 Million Listings on Instagram and Other Marketplaces in the Past Year

  16-03-2021 22:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has a dedicated team of experts that focus solely on ferreting out counterfeit products and stopping them from being sold. Apple shared the tidbit in a statement to Bloomberg on a piece about counterfeit iPhone chargers.The safety of our customers is our first priority, and the risks associated with counterfeit products can be very serious. We have a dedicated team of experts constantly working with law enforcement, merchants, social media companies and e-commerce sites around the world to
  
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• Twitter hacker who targeted Apple, Elon Musk, others gets three years in prison

  16-03-2021 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Tampa Bay teenage hacker who took control of several well-known Twitter accounts — Apple, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Bill Gates…
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• Hitchhiker, a road trip into your own mysterious past, is cruising into Apple Arcade soon - CNET

  16-03-2021 21:32
  
  Thumb your way across the rolling countryside and solve the mystery of your past.
  
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• Justice League Snyder Cut: Everything you need to know before watching - CNET

  16-03-2021 21:23
  
  Here's a reminder of what's been going on with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and others before the events of this HBO Max superhero epic.
  
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• Apple Maps now displays COVID-19 vaccination locations

  16-03-2021 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today updated Apple Maps with COVID-19 vaccination locations from VaccineFinder, a free, online service developed by Boston…
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• Facebook finds that half of most vaccine-hesitant posts come from just 111 accounts, report says - CNET

  16-03-2021 21:07
  Facebook says it's working to combat posts that contribute to "vaccine hesitancy."
  
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• BMW's iDrive 8 looks fancy - Roadshow

  16-03-2021 21:01
  
  It's a whole new chapter of iDrive with BMW's latest iteration of its infotainment system.
  
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• GTA Online update fixes loading time, after player discovers issue - CNET

  16-03-2021 20:57
  No more long wait times just to log on.
  
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• Florida teenager to spend three years in prison after hacking Apple’s Twitter

  16-03-2021 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Florida teenager who took control of well-known Twitter accounts last year has agreed to plead guilty in exchange for a three-year prison sentence, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The 18-year-old hacked accounts including Apple’s, Bill Gates’, and Joe Biden’s. more…
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• Subaru says it has something 'wild' on the way - Roadshow

  16-03-2021 20:44
  
  What is it? Probably a more rugged version of one of its SUVs.
  
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• Apple Maps can help you find a Covid-19 vaccine - CNET

  16-03-2021 20:39
  
  You can search in Apple Maps or ask Siri to pull up info for vaccine sites near you.
  
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• UAW says Ford won't honor contract as vehicle production swings from Ohio to Mexico - Roadshow

  16-03-2021 20:33
  
  The UAW threatened action against Ford if it doesn't reverse course.
  
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• Here are 5 smart speaker alternatives to fill the void left by Apple’s HomePod

  16-03-2021 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a surprising move, Apple discontinued the original HomePod without announcing a replacement. While HomePod mini lives on and does do some things even better than its predecessor like smart home connectivity with Thread, it doesn’t offer the same audio experience. Let’s look at 5+ of the best HomePod alternatives now that HomePod has moved on.more…
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• Here's where to buy a PS5: Everything we know about getting Sony's new console - CNET

  16-03-2021 20:31
  
  The PlayStation 5 is the fastest selling console ever, but most people still don't have one.
  
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• Siri can now tell you what Oprah’s reading

  16-03-2021 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Oprah’s Book Club" with Oprah Winfrey's latest book selection can be found in the Apple Books app, Now, Siri is getting into the act…
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• Apple Maps Displays COVID-19 Vaccination Locations in United States

  16-03-2021 20:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated its Maps app to display nearby COVID-19 vaccine providers across the United States to make it easier for people to find an appropriate location to receive the vaccination when eligible.
  Vaccine location listings include operating hours, address, phone number, and a link to the provider's website where Apple Maps users can get more information about available vaccines and book an appointment.Apple has also introduced a Siri integration for vaccines. You can ask ‌Siri&zwnj
  
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• How Johns Hopkins' coronavirus dashboard came to be - CNET

  16-03-2021 20:04
  
  At South by Southwest, the team behind the global map shares the process, challenges and potential for the technology.
  
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• Apple Maps and Siri now show details on COVID-19 vaccine locations in the US

  16-03-2021 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is updating Apple Maps and Siri to display COVID-19 vaccine information and providers in the United States. Apple made this announcement in a press release Tuesday afternoon, saying that Apple Maps will show users operating hours and links to other important information for vaccine clinics. more…
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• Florida Teenager to Spend 3 Years in Prison for Twitter Hack That Affected Apple

  16-03-2021 19:54 via macrumors.com
  
  A Florida teenager who was accused of being the "mastermind" behind a July 2020 Twitter hack that affected Apple has agreed to a plea deal that will see him spending three years in prison, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
  Graham Ivan Clark, alongside others, compromised the Twitter accounts of 130 prominent companies and individuals to solicit Bitcoin, scamming people out of more than $100,000. Apple's official account was accessed, as were the accounts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, former U.S. Presi
  
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• Mars' ancient ocean is still there, it's just very well hidden - CNET

  16-03-2021 19:40
  
  New research finds a surprising amount of water locked away beneath the Martian surface.
  
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• Worlds with hidden oceans give hope for life beyond Earth, scientist says - CNET

  16-03-2021 19:27
  
  Secret ocean worlds may be common in other star systems.
  
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• Apple Pay drives contactless transactions expected to exceed $1 trillion in 2022

  16-03-2021 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OEM Pay contactless transactions, driven by Apple Pay, followed distantly by Google Pay and Samsung Pay, will reach more than $1 trillion…
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• Qualcomm completes acquisition of chip startup founded by former Apple A-series architect

  16-03-2021 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Qualcomm announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Nuvia, a startup founded in 2019 by three former engineers from Apple’s silicon team. The deal is worth $1.4 billion, and it will bolster Qualcomm’s efforts to compete with Apple Silicon and create custom-designed CPUs.more…
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• Google's new Nest Hub tracks your sleep with Soli -- no camera required. Here's how it works - CNET

  16-03-2021 19:17
  
  The technology previously known as 'Project Soli' is a presence-sensing radar chip that avoids many of the privacy pitfalls of front-facing cameras.
  
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• Human tear glands grown in a lab actually cry - CNET

  16-03-2021 19:07
  
  Scientists have an ambitious vision for their organoid.
  
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• App Privacy Study Looks at Most 'Invasive' Apps Collecting User Data

  16-03-2021 19:02 via macrumors.com
  
  With App Privacy labels now available for many of the top apps in the App Store, pCloud earlier this month took a look at the most "invasive" apps that collect the most data from users.
  It will come as no surprise to many that Instagram and Facebook share the most data with third-party advertisers, collecting info on purchases, location, contact details, user content, search history, browsing history, and more.Instagram collects 79 percent of personal data, while Facebook collects 57 percent. Li
  
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• Tiger Woods signs exclusive video game deal with publisher 2K - CNET

  16-03-2021 18:58
  
  2K also acquired the developer of the recent hit golf game PGA Tour 2K21.
  
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• Sony PlayStation PS5 restock: Console updates at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Sony, Walmart - CNET

  16-03-2021 18:56
  
  Having trouble finding a PS5? Here are all the links to all the stores selling the console.
  
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• Leaker Casts Doubt on Third-Generation AirPods Launching Soon

  16-03-2021 18:46 via macrumors.com
  
  While rumors have been floating around about third-generation AirPods launching as early as this month, a reliable leaker has suggested this will not be the case after all.
  In a cryptic-as-usual message posted on his Weibo page today (via 9to5Mac), L0vetodream said there are "no AirPods" in his "dream." In a tweet shortly afterwards, he then suggested that the second-generation AirPods will not be discontinued yet. This comes after well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the third-genera
  
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• Fortnite season 6 brings new map, crafting and Lara Croft. What you should know - CNET

  16-03-2021 18:40
  
  Time to get primal.
  
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• Sunbasket review: Pound for pound, the best meal kits around - CNET

  16-03-2021 18:28
  The healthy meal kit service has some of the best recipes we've tried, but that's not the only reason we loved Sunbasket.
  
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• Apple and Oprah expand partnership with new Siri feature for book recommendations

  16-03-2021 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple and Oprah are expanding their partnership with a new Siri feature for book recommendations while also promoting Oprah’s Book Club on Apple TV+.more…
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• 2021 Shelby Super Snake Speedster: Supercharged and Sexy - Roadshow

  16-03-2021 18:16
  
  Yep, it's still just a Ford Mustang, but this speedy roadster can hit 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
  
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• Nubia brings a 165Hz display to its RedMagic 6 Series gaming phones - CNET

  16-03-2021 18:02
  For the smoothest of displays when gaming on the go.
  
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• 2022 Kia Stinger updates make the heart grow fonder - Roadshow

  16-03-2021 18:00
  
  With more power, more style and more tech, the excellent Kia Stinger has even more appeal.
  
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• Apple might soon have to pay up for the Wikipedia data it uses

  16-03-2021 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Information from Wikipedia is used in a variety of places throughout the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and it powers a lot of the data that is fed through the Siri virtual assistant. Currently, there is no financial relationship in place between Wikipedia and Apple for this information, but that could soon change.more…
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• Apple partners with Redford Center for youth filmmaking challenge

  16-03-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has teamed up with the Redford Center for the second annual Stories Challenge. The program is aimed at middle-school filmmakers to create around the themes of social and environmental justice.more…
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• Best portable power station of 2021 - CNET

  16-03-2021 17:45
  
  Get power wherever you want with a battery-powered portable generator.
  
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• Google follows Apple in cutting Play Store fees for developers - CNET

  16-03-2021 17:33
  Developers will only pay a 15% fee on the first $1 million they make each year.
  
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