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• NASA Perseverance rover snaps epic Mars selfie with Ingenuity helicopter as guest star - CNET

  07-04-2021 23:37
  
  If Hollywood makes a Mars buddy flick, Arnold Schwarzenegger should play the Perseverance rover and Danny DeVito should be the Ingenuity helicopter.
  
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• Duolingo just added a Yiddish course. Could you plotz? - CNET

  07-04-2021 23:32
  
  Learn a bissel Yiddish, or a lot, with Duolingo's new class.
  
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• T-Mobile ‘Great 5G Upgrade’ includes Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup

  07-04-2021 23:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  T-Mobile today unveiled the "Great Free 5G Phone Upgrade" which includes a free 5G smartphone, including the best-selling iPhone 12 lineup…
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• Fill in your Wi-Fi dead zones for just $21 with this dual-band range extender - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:56
  
  The Rock Space Wi-Fi Range Extender sets up quickly and is now 40% off -- so cheap it's almost a no-brainer.
  
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• Twitter reportedly considered acquiring Clubhouse for $4 billion

  07-04-2021 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following the huge success of Clubhouse, companies like Twitter and Facebook have begun work on their own live audio chat platforms. Interestingly, it seems that Twitter has already considered acquiring Clubhouse for a whopping $4 billion — although the plan has not turned out as expected.more…
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• Apple TV+ series ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ to debut in fall 2021

  07-04-2021 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ today revealed the title of the coming new current affairs series from host, writer, producer and director Jon Stewart …
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• Hotline is a new Facebook app that combos Clubhouse and Instagram Live

  07-04-2021 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook has launched public beta testing of a new Q&A application called Hotline, as reported by TechCrunch. Hotline is a mashup of Clubhouse and Instagram Live.more…
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• VanMoof S3 and X3 e-bikes now support Find My integration, here’s how it works

  07-04-2021 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today announced that its Find My network is now open to third-party accessories. In addition to earbuds from Belkin and an item tracker from Chipolo, two electric bikes from VanMoof are also adding Find My integration: the S3 and X3. Here are the details on how it works. more…
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 phones have lost half their value since January, study says - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:26
  
  The latest phones from Samsung are already worth a whole lot less if you try to sell them second-hand, a used phone site says.
  
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• Concept: Here are some ways Apple could improve widgets, multitasking, and more with iPadOS 15

  07-04-2021 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Designing for iPadOS is really difficult. I imagine there are countless battles among the Apple human interface team over what the right direction is for the platform. Apple set out on a path with iOS 11 and they’ve stuck to it since then, building on top of it every year. It’s become a house of cards that could come crumbling down with a single added idea. There are lots of folks who would like Apple to burn it all down and start over. I really can’t see Apple doing that. Ima
  
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• Wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff: Subatomic particle might break the laws of physics - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:13
  
  Something unseen is influencing a wobbling speck of existence, and the findings could lead to a bigger quantum uproar than the Higgs boson did.
  
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• Twitter, Facebook and others are failing to stop anti-Asian hate - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:13
  
  More than a year after the coronavirus pandemic hit, Asian-Americans are still facing hate on Twitter, Facebook and other social networks.
  
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• Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks

  07-04-2021 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple said on Wednesday that in the coming weeks it will start enforcing new privacy notifications — App Tracking Transparency — that…
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• LG launches 2021 soundbar lineup with AirPlay 2 and Siri support

  07-04-2021 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After quitting the smartphone market, LG keeps expanding its home entertainment business with the 2021 soundbar lineup. This year, LG is betting on Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, AirPlay 2, and Siri support.more…
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• Jurassic Park's Ford Explorer SUVs inspired these very out-there Reebok shoes - Roadshow

  07-04-2021 21:22
  
  So, yeah, these are something.
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover's first Mars weather report will make you shiver - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:21
  
  If you ever go to Mars, be sure to pack some puffer jackets.
  
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• How to get $50 off the new Sonos Roam portable speaker if you own an old Sonos speaker - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:20
  
  Sonos' new Roam ultraportable speaker is available for preorder for $169. But you can get it for up to 30% through the Sonos upgrade program.
  
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• Twitch users could face ban for off-service behavior - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:16
  
  Accounts could face indefinite suspension for offline conduct by streamers.
  
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• Jupiter's Legacy trailer reveals Netflix's superpowered answer to The Boys - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:13
  
  Streaming on Netflix May 7, the new show from comic creator Mark Millar explores what it's like to be a caped crusader's kid.
  
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• Apple's Find My app can now help you find more things - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:08
  
  Track down products from Belkin, Chipolo and VanMoof using Apple's Find My app.
  
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• Opinion: What’s Apple’s first-party strategy for Find My accessories?

  07-04-2021 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that Apple’s Find My program has officially launched with a range of third-party accessories, we’re left wondering what Apple’s own plans are for first-party products. AirTags have been rumored for years now, but Apple has just announced a licensed Chipolo tracker. Another accessory introduced today is a pair of black wireless earbuds from Belkin with built-in Find My tech. These obviously compete with AirPods. So what does the future hold for AirPods and AirTags?more&hell
  
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• The best LED floodlights you can buy in 2021 - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:00
  
  Today's BR30 LED floodlight bulbs are better and more affordable than ever before. Here are the best ones.
  
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• Orange Is the New Black's Taryn Manning is obsessed with vegan cuisine - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:00
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the talented actor and singer talks about her new film Last Call and playing Pennsatucky for seven seasons on Netflix.
  
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• Chipolo ONE launching in June as the first third-party item tracker with Find My integration

  07-04-2021 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple officially opened up its Find My app to third-party products today with the first ones including two e-bikes from Van Moof, SoundForm earbuds from Belkin, and an item tracker from Chipolo. And now we’ve got the launch details on the new Chipolo ONE Spot that will come with a 12-month replaceable battery, 120dB ring, and more.more…
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• Ingenuity helicopter gets set to explore Mars - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:56
  
  In the coming days, NASA's Perseverance rover will watch the historic first flight on the red planet.
  
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• Broadband use surged more than 30% during pandemic, industry group says - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:56
  
  Maybe it's time to buy a mesh router or pay for better upload speeds.
  
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• Sketchy rumor claims iOS 15 will offer redesigned Control Center, support for requiring both Face ID and Touch ID authentication

  07-04-2021 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A sketchy new report from iPhoneSoft , which appears to be based on claims made on Twitter by @Jioriku, says that iOS 15 will include changes to the Control Center, as well as new technology to allow for dual biometric authentication for Touch ID and Face ID. The reports also claim to have details on the iPhone 13…more…
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• AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine should list blood clots as rare side effect: EU regulator - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:50
  
  The benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks of possible side effects, says the European Medicines Agency.
  
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• Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences

  07-04-2021 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today introduced the updated Find My app, allowing third-party products to use the private and secure finding capabilities of Apple’s…
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• PS5 restock: Console availability at Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy and other retailers - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:31
  
  Sony's PlayStation 5 is still extremely difficult to find. Here are links to all the stores selling Sony's hot hardware.
  
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• Facebook says it pulled down fake accounts tied to Iranian militant group - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:23
  
  The social network said it linked more than 300 accounts, pages and groups to a troll farm operated by Mojahedin-e Khalq, an exiled Iranian opposition group.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: Here's what you need to know to get a PlayStation 5 - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:22
  
  Finding a PS5 is tricky business, as new consoles are immediately snapped up by keen customers.
  
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• T-Mobile's Un-carrier Next: Everything you need to know - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:11
  
  The nation's second-largest carrier had a lot to share.
  
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• Best TV antenna for 2021 - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:59
  
  Installing an over-the-air antenna is one of the easiest ways to get free TV. Here are our top recommendations for the best indoor antenna.
  
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• Apple opens up its Find My network to third-party devices—no AirTag needed

  07-04-2021 19:46 via macworld.com
  
  While we’ve been waiting for the long-rumored AirTags to finally make an appearance, it appears that Apple might have pulled a head fake. Instead of a keychain that you can attach to things, Apple is partnering with third-party device manufacturers to use the Find My app to track down things they have lost.Much like Apple’s own devices, third-party manufacturers who sign up for the Works with Apple Find My program will be able to tap into the Find My network to see where lost items a
  
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• Google to hold its I/O developer conference virtually in May - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:45
  
  The annual developer confab is back after it was canceled last year amid the pandemic.
  
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• Google to hold I/O conference virtually from May 18 to 20 - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:45
  
  The annual developer confab is back after being canceled last year amid the pandemic.
  
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• Intel shows off MacBook Pro in an ad for a processor Apple doesn’t use

  07-04-2021 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Intel has been throwing a lot of shade at Apple since the company started the shift to its Apple Silicon chips with the first M1 Macs last fall. The most recent series of its “Go PC” ads even feature former “I’m a Mac” star Justin Long mocking the new M1 Macs. In an ironic move, Intel is now using the MacBook Pro in a new ad to promote “The world’s best processor on a thin and light laptop” that’s not found in any of Apple’s notebooks.
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts official trailer for ‘The Mosquito Coast’

  07-04-2021 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ today debuted the official trailer for "The Mosquito Coast," the seven-episode series created for television and executive produced…
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• Amazon Music launches Car Mode with simplified driving controls - Roadshow

  07-04-2021 19:30
  
  Much like rival Spotify, the car-specific mode provides a larger font and includes customizable presets.
  
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• iOS 14.5: Apple releases beta 7

  07-04-2021 19:29 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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• tvOS 14.5 and HomePod 14.5 beta 7 now available to developers

  07-04-2021 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: tvOS 14.5 beta 7 is also available. It has the same build 18L5203a
  One week after the HomePod 14.5 beta 6 was released, Apple’s now launching beta 7 for HomePod users.more…
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• Find My now can track non-Apple products like bikes, headphones - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:17
  
  Track down products from Belkin, Chipolo and VanMoof using Apple's Find My app.
  
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• Apple TV+: ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ is coming this fall

  07-04-2021 19:15 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, but there’s an even faster-growing list of projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series, Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire for all of them.
  Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, but many have just been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what actors, directors, and producers are g
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 7.4 beta 7 with iPhone mask unlock to developers [U]

  07-04-2021 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has just released the seventh beta of watchOS 7.4 to developers. This update brings an important new feature that lets Apple Watch users unlock iPhone models with Face ID when wearing a mask instead of asking for a password.
  Update: Apple has just released watchOS 7.4 beta 7 for public beta users as well.more…
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• Apple officially opens Find My network to third-party products as AirTags launch looms

  07-04-2021 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple may not have found the right time to launch its long-rumored AirTags locator products yet, but the infrastructure behind the scenes is expanding today. Apple has officially announced the launch of support for using its Find My network with third-party accessories.more…
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• iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 beta 7 now available to developers

  07-04-2021 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 14.5 beta 7 to developers, coming one week after the release of beta 6. iOS 14.5 packs a variety of new features including the ability to unlock your iPhone using Apple Watch and new Siri voices.Update: Now rolling out to public beta users as well.more…
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• AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: EU regulator says blood clots should be listed as rare side effect - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:01
  
  The benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the possible risks of side effects, says the European Medicines Agency.
  
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• Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. teens own an Apple iPhone

  07-04-2021 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Piper Sandler "Taking Stock With Teens" spring 2021 survey finds that 88% of U.S. teens own an iPhone and 90% expect an iPhone to b
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• Apple Watch Activity badges: Earth Day and International Dance Day challenges

  07-04-2021 18:36 via macworld.com
  
  Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-round
  
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