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• Biden will let Trump's H-1B visa ban expire this week, report says - CNET

  31-03-2021 23:44
  
  The new president will reportedly allow the ban to lapse Wednesday.
  
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• Here is Apple’s ‘B519’ remote for Apple TV, designed in cooperation with cable companies [Update]

  31-03-2021 23:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: This appears to be an alternative Apple TV Remote that Apple worked with cable companies to make. As the report below explains, this remote was designed for cable companies, hence the Guide button. It may not be sold by Apple directly, but instead was designed in collaboration between Apple and cable companies. It is being distributed by Universal Electronics.Rumors about a new Apple TV Remote have been around for a while now, and earlier today, more evidence was found that Apple is in
  
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• Latest tvOS 14.5 beta references Apple TV Remote control with ‘Center Button’

  31-03-2021 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The tvOS 14.5 beta that was released this morning includes a code change that references an Apple TV remote control that features…
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• IRS could automatically refund taxes for unemployment benefits - CNET

  31-03-2021 23:20
  
  Some unemployed workers might receive a second refund check in May.
  
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• Prep for summer with this $11 USB-powered desk fan - CNET

  31-03-2021 23:19
  
  Save 40% on this two-speed 6-inch fan that'll make you feel like you're working on the beach.
  
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• US Army is deploying Microsoft HoloLens-based headsets in a $21.88 billion deal - CNET

  31-03-2021 23:18
  
  The hardware is moving to production phase.
  
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• The US Army is deploying Microsoft HoloLens-based headsets in a $21.88 billion deal - CNET

  31-03-2021 23:18
  
  The hardware is moving to production phase.
  
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• Latest tvOS beta hints at redesigned Apple TV Remote with a new ‘center button’

  31-03-2021 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this week, 9to5Mac revealed that Apple is developing a new Remote for the next-generation Apple TV, which is expected to be introduced sometime later this year. Now it seems that more evidence about a new Remote has been found, this time in the internal codes of tvOS 14.5 beta 6.more…
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• People's trust in tech is at an all-time low, Edelman study says - CNET

  31-03-2021 23:11
  
  Numbers have plummeted during the pandemic.
  
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• Apple TV+ hires Zennen Clifton as creative executive

  31-03-2021 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Television and film executive Zennen Clifton is joining Apple TV+ as a creative executive. Clifton was most recently executive VP of…
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• This gooseneck phone and tablet holder is a perfect $13 home office accessory - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:57
  
  Mount any mobile display with a screen of up to 10.6 inches on a bed frame, desk or countertop.
  
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• This gooseneck phone and tablet holder is a perfect $12.59 home office accessory - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:57
  
  Mount any mobile display with a screen of up to 10.6 inches on a bed frame, desk or countertop.
  
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• Godzilla vs. Kong on HBO Max: How to watch - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:49
  
  Godzilla vs. Kong is out now! Here's how to watch...
  
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• Get the Razer Nari Ultimate gaming headset for more than half off - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:43
  
  The gaming world's first headset with haptic feedback is selling for $95, refurbished.
  
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• Godzilla vs Kong is out on HBO Max: The 9 best Godzilla movies to stream next - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:36
  
  No, you don't have to watch all 36 films to get the best kaiju experience.
  
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• Watch the first trailer for Zola movie, based on infamous Twitter thread - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:34
  
  Taylour Paige and Riley Keough play dancers on a disastrous Florida road trip.
  
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• HughesNet, Viasat and... Elon Musk? Satellite internet, explained - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:20
  
  As new options begin to emerge, it's an exciting time for satellite internet -- especially if you live in a rural area. Here's what you should know.
  
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• Get this touchless foaming soap dispenser for just $10.50, the lowest price ever - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:16
  
  Luxuriate in the bliss of foaming suds for less than half the price of most similar dispensers.
  
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• Cybercrime in the US jumped by 55% in the past two years - CNET

  31-03-2021 22:01
  
  The annual loss reached $4.2 billion in 2020.
  
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• Take your Zoom closeup with this 4K webcam that's 40% off - CNET

  31-03-2021 21:53
  
  The Depstech 4K webcam has noise reduction, autofocus and a sliding privacy shutter, now just $48.
  
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• The best memory foam mattress of 2021 - CNET

  31-03-2021 21:29
  
  We've rounded up the top-rated memory foam mattresses, from the best memory foam bed for side sleepers to the most affordable.
  
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• Apple TV+ expands creative team with hire of veteran entertainment exec

  31-03-2021 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ has made another notable hire for its development team. As reported by Deadline, Apple has hired Zennen Clifton as a creative executive.more…
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• Apple update will make users choose male or female Siri voice

  31-03-2021 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple product users will be asked to choose their preferred voice, male or female, from four choices when they set up Siri in iOS and iPadOS…
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• Instagram launches another TikTok feature with ‘Remix’ for Reels

  31-03-2021 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Instagram is officially launching a new feature called Remix for its Reels page. This function had been in beta testing for a while, and now it’s available to all users. It’s the latest step in Instagram’s competition with TikTok. more…
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• WeWork documentary exposes the myth of yet another startup superstar - CNET

  31-03-2021 21:12
  
  Review: Hulu's documentary about WeWork tells yet another crazy startup story, but it could have gone deeper.
  
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• MWC will take place in person in Barcelona, but Google, Ericsson and several others won't be there - CNET

  31-03-2021 21:08
  
  A growing list of companies have announced they're withdrawing from the mobile conference, which will take place in June.
  
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• MWC will take place in person in Barcelona, but Google, Ericsson and others won't be there - CNET

  31-03-2021 21:08
  
  A growing list of companies have announced they're withdrawing from the mobile conference, which will take place in June.
  
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• Instagram Reels takes on TikTok with new short-form video feature - CNET

  31-03-2021 21:08
  
  Instagram's Remix feature will let you record a video alongside another user's video like on TikTok.
  
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• How to change Siri’s voice

  31-03-2021 21:05 via macworld.com
  
  Siri sounds great. It’s one of the more natural-sounding virtual assistants, and she’s full of personality, too.She? Is Siri a “she?” Not really! Siri actually has no gender (if you don’t believe us, just ask it). Siri had a default female voice for many years, but you had the option to change it to a male voice instead. You can even give Siri six different accents: American, Australian, British, Indian, Irish, or South American. (If you’re using Siri in non-E
  
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• Verizon will give you up to $1000 for your broken iPhone, claims it’s not an April Fools’ Day prank

  31-03-2021 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Verizon has shared a new aggressive trade-in program today that it says will let new and existing customers trade in broken iPhones for up to $1000 in credit when buying a new iPhone. The company says it’s not an April Fools’ Day joke and that the limited-time promotion starts on – yep – April 1.more…
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• Demián Bichir's tech billionaire in Godzilla vs. Kong could be 'good or bad' - CNET

  31-03-2021 21:00
  
  The actor contrasts his roles in the big-budget monster mashup and the quieter takes of people coping in Robin Wright's drama Land and George Clooney's sci-fi drama The Midnight Sky.
  
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• Apple’s App Store again destroys Google Play as global app spending hits new record

  31-03-2021 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumer spending grew 40% year over year to $21 billion on Apple's App Store, and by the same percentage year over year to around…
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• Georgia election law: Microsoft says it 'needlessly and unfairly' makes it harder for people to vote - CNET

  31-03-2021 20:43
  
  The tech giant weighs in on the state's new Election Integrity Act.
  
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• Best student credit cards for April 2021 - CNET

  31-03-2021 20:35
  
  The best cards for first-timers and students with a limited credit history.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover snaps dramatic Mars selfie at scenic 'Mont Mercou' - CNET

  31-03-2021 20:34
  
  NASA's long-lived Mars rover poses with a beautiful Martian rock outcrop.
  
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• VW's 'Voltswagen' lie: What happened and why you should care - Roadshow

  31-03-2021 20:28
  
  Volkswagen's ill-judged marketing stunt left us with a sour taste, and did you the reader a massive disservice.
  
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• AAPL stock upgraded at UBS despite lack of iPhone supercycle

  31-03-2021 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, Apple was upgraded to a “buy” rating by analysts at UBS and given a $142 price, as reported by Business Insider.more…
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• Best travel credit cards for April 2021 - CNET

  31-03-2021 20:20
  
  Maximize your travel and dining spending by choosing the right travel rewards credit card.
  
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• Facebook gives users more control over news feeds to try to boost trust in its algorithms - CNET

  31-03-2021 20:18
  
  The social network is bringing in new tools to show that its algorithms don't fuel polarization or manipulate users in pursuit of profit.
  
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• Best balance transfer credit cards for April 2021 - CNET

  31-03-2021 20:10
  
  Get out from under that oppressive annual percentage interest rate.
  
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• iOS 14.5: Apple releases beta 6 with battery health recalibration feature

  31-03-2021 19:55 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is now beta-testing iOS 14.5, and whereas the iOS 14.4 release was a little dull, this version brings several welcome improvements. You’ll get the ability to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch, AirPlay support for Fitness+, and the long-awaited App Tracking Transparency feature.Apple released the first developer beta on February 1, but the public beta did not follow immediately (after as it often does), instead landing on February 4 after a second build for developers. The fina
  
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• UBS raises Apple price target from $115 to $142

  31-03-2021 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UBS analyst David Vogt on Wednesday upped his rating on Apple shares to Buy from Neutral, setting a new target of $142, up from $115…
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• iOS 14.5: Siri to get new voice options and won't default to female voice - CNET

  31-03-2021 19:39
  
  The latest iOS 14.5 developer beta prompts users to choose, for the first time, which voice they prefer for Siri.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: All you need to know to score Sony's new gaming console - CNET

  31-03-2021 19:24
  
  The PlayStation 5 is the fastest-selling video game console ever, but most people still don't have one.
  
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• Apple introduces battery recalibration tool for iPhone with iOS 14.5 beta 6

  31-03-2021 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has just released iOS 14.5 beta 6 to developers, and while this version already comes with several new features, the company has added one more in its latest beta. iPhone users will now have a tool to recalibrate the device’s internal battery when it’s not performing as expected.more…
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• Best Apple iPad deals: Grab an iPad or iPad Air at all-time low price - CNET

  31-03-2021 19:17
  
  The 10.2-inch iPad is only $299 on Amazon, while the 10.9-inch iPad Air with 256GB of storage dropped to $680.
  
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• iOS 14.5: Siri no longer defaults to a female voice, two new choices added

  31-03-2021 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As part of today’s release of iOS 14.5 beta 6, Apple is making several notable changes to Siri. The company says that Siri will no longer default to a female voice starting with iOS 14.5, and it’s adding two additional voice options from which to choose. The changes also apply to the HomePod. more…
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• watchOS 7.4 beta 6 brings iPhone mask unlock feature for Apple Watch closer to launch

  31-03-2021 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The sixth developer beta version of the upcoming watchOS 7.4 software update for Apple Watch is now available. iPhone users will be able to use Apple Watch to replace Face ID and a passcode when wearing a facial covering once this update goes public.more…
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• tvOS 14.5 and HomePod 14.5 beta 6 now available to developers

  31-03-2021 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is seeding today beta 6 of tvOS 14.5 and HomePod 14.5 to developers.more…
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• Apple WWDC: Why virtual launch events aren’t quite the same

  31-03-2021 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday announced it will host its 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 7 through 11, in an all-online format…
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