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• Baseball NFTs are coming from Topps - CNET

  12-04-2021 23:57
  
  These trading cards don't come with any bubble gum.
  
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• PS5 restock updates: Availability at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  12-04-2021 23:47
  
  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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• Intel wants to produce chips for automakers amid semiconductor shortage, report says - Roadshow

  12-04-2021 23:23
  
  The chip giant could reportedly provide chips for cars within six to nine months.
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro with misprinted Apple logo sells for $2,700

  12-04-2021 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An iPhone 11 Pro with a "misprint" that apparently sold for $2,700 has appeared in a tweet, with images showing the Apple logo on the back…
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• Get a pair of smart Wi-Fi 3-way light switches for $13.69, a tie for the lowest price ever - CNET

  12-04-2021 23:18
  
  These Gosund switches are Alexa-compatible and can be remotely controlled via your phone.
  
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• It's DIY time: Save $40 on a Cricut Joy crafting machine - CNET

  12-04-2021 23:08
  
  You can also get $100 off the more powerful Cricut Maker, which handles intricate fabric cutting for hobbyists and pros alike.
  
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• A small asteroid just gave Earth and some satellites a very close pass - CNET

  12-04-2021 22:55
  
  A piece of cosmic debris named 2021 GW4 briefly dove beneath the orbit of many of our largest satellites Monday.
  
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• 2021 Volkswagen ID 4 Pro officially rated by the EPA - Roadshow

  12-04-2021 22:46
  
  This trim of VW's all-electric SUV can go up to 260 miles on a fully charged battery and returns up to 107 MPGe.
  
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• Stand-alone Ford Bronco dealerships are happening - Roadshow

  12-04-2021 22:44
  
  Dealers are positively stoked for the Bronco, and they're turning the nameplate into a whole separate brand of sorts.
  
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• Ford Bronco standalone dealerships are coming - Roadshow

  12-04-2021 22:44
  
  Dealers are positively stoked for the Bronco, and they're turning the nameplate into a whole separate brand of sorts.
  
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• Pokémon GO has been mistakenly banning multiple iPhone players

  12-04-2021 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pokémon GO, Niantic and Nintendo’s popular augmented reality game for mobile devices, is now causing troubles for some players. More specifically, iPhone users have been reporting that the game is mistakenly banning players for no reason.more…
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• Gundam live-action movie headed to Netflix - CNET

  12-04-2021 22:40
  
  Jordan Vogt-Roberts is directing the new sci-fi film based on the popular anime.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: What you need to know to find Sony's new gaming console - CNET

  12-04-2021 22:39
  
  Finding a PS5 is tricky business, as new consoles are immediately snapped up by keen customers.
  
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• Get a deal on an iPhone, M1 MacBook and more at Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store

  12-04-2021 22:29 via macworld.com
  
  Looking for a way to save some money on the latest Apple products? Consider a refurbished MacBook, refurbished iPhone, or refurbished iPad from the Apple Certified Refurbished store. A refurbished product is just like a new, but at a lower price.Here’s a quick guide with links to the best deals you can find on the refurb store, along with a FAQ guide if you want to know more about the ins and outs of the Apple Certified Refurbished store and buying a refurbished MacBook, desktop Mac,
  
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• FCC asks public to help test broadband speeds across the US - CNET

  12-04-2021 22:14
  
  The agency wants more people using its speed test app to help improve its flawed broadband maps.
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s upgrade to LTPO displays in iPhone 13 will soon make it the dominant tech

  12-04-2021 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  2021's forthcoming iPhone 13 family is widely expected to feature new LTPO display technology which will allow for ProMotion …
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• Sony plans to bring more PlayStation franchises to iPhone and iPad

  12-04-2021 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Recent job advertisements indicate that Sony intends to adapt many PlayStation franchises to be playable on iPhone and iPad in the future…
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• Concept: Apple TV and HomePod would be a match made in tech heaven, here’s what a mashup could look like

  12-04-2021 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the latest round of HomePod rumors from Bloomberg comes a particularly big one. Apple is looking to combine the Apple TV and the HomePod into a singular product. They’re also testing ways to incorporate a FaceTime camera into the device for calls in the living room. While our concept imagines what this product might look like, it’s truly a shot in the dark. A product like this might require an entirely new design from Apple rather than some kind of Frankenstein monster made up
  
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• TikTok’s fate in the US still up in the air as Biden admin extends review deadline to June 11

  12-04-2021 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Trump administration was adamant about banning TikTok or forcing a sale to a US company last year, but then multiple deadlines passed without anything happening before the end of 2020. Now after previously pressing pause on the matter, the Biden administration and TikTok say they will take more time to discuss the situation with a new June 11 deadline on further action.more…
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• Amazon avoids a union in Alabama, but scrutiny over labor practices is here to stay - CNET

  12-04-2021 21:25
  
  Regulators and the public remain focused on working conditions at Amazon, whether or not any more warehouses try to organize.
  
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• Apple's CEO equates Facebook to peeping Toms, pushes better privacy - CNET

  12-04-2021 21:17
  
  Tim Cook's broadside in an interview with the Toronto Star comes as iOS 14.5 is set to debut with new privacy rules Facebook doesn't like.
  
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• Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Save $29 on 256GB model or $43 on 512GB model - CNET

  12-04-2021 21:12
  
  Amazon offers slight savings on both Apple M1 Mac Mini models.
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s switch to LTPO displays in iPhone 13 will make it the dominant tech by 2023

  12-04-2021 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A handful of rumors have indicated that this year’s iPhone 13 will use new LTPO display technology to enable ProMotion high-refresh rate. Now, display analyst Ross Young is corroborating this expectation, saying that Apple’s adoption of LTPO will help make it the dominant display technology over the next two years.more…
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• Scientists find ancient flying 'Monkeydactyl' with oldest opposed thumb - CNET

  12-04-2021 20:45
  
  A 160-million-year-old fossil of a reptile is hitching a ride into the history books.
  
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• Google Drive, Docs are back after hours-long outage - CNET

  12-04-2021 20:44
  
  People reported issues with Google Drive, Docs, Slides and Sheets.
  
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• Virus-killing fan-maker Big Ass Fans adds former CDC director as advisor - CNET

  12-04-2021 20:30
  
  Dr. Robert Redfield will advise on health and safety for the company behind the Haiku UV-C.
  
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• Facebook teams up with state health departments to share more vaccine information - CNET

  12-04-2021 19:40
  
  The notifications on Facebook redirect users to local health department websites.
  
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• Put a collectors'-edition Ant-Man helmet on your head for $35 (save $65) - CNET

  12-04-2021 19:35
  
  It's never too early to start suiting up for Halloween.
  
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• Biden admin calls global chip shortage a ‘national security issue’ ahead of summit with manufacturers

  12-04-2021 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After committing to an investigation into the global chip shortage, the Biden administration has called the problem a “national security issue.” Later today it is looking to hear feedback directly from affected companies at a White House Summit as it works on short and long-term solutions.more…
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• Mars has the blues in stunning NASA image of sand dunes on the red planet - CNET

  12-04-2021 19:12
  
  NASA celebrates the Mars Odyssey spacecraft's 20 years in space with a striking view of sculpted dunes.
  
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• A Supreme Court Justice weighs in on Section 230: Here's what it means - CNET

  12-04-2021 18:57
  
  An opinion issued by Justice Clarence Thomas could spark more movement in the legal shield protecting social media companies.
  
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• Apple upgraded the security of older iPhone and Apple Watch processors in fall of 2020

  12-04-2021 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Apple Support document has revealed that Apple made a very rare change to the production of its A12 and S5 processors last fall. According to the company, Apple upgraded the Secure Enclave in those processors to a second-generation version of the Storage component during the fall of 2020.more…
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• Apple said to launch all-new 12.9-inch MiniLED iPad Pro within weeks

  12-04-2021 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple plans to showcase a new MiniLED display technology in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro set to be announced as early as the second half of April…
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• Nvidia's Grace AI chip leaves Intel processors behind - CNET

  12-04-2021 18:49
  
  Also, Nvidia's Atlan chip should boost self-driving cars in 2025.
  
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• Tim Cook: Epic wants to turn the App Store into a ‘flea market’

  12-04-2021 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the launch of App Tracking Transparency with iOS 14.5 nears, Apple continues to defend the privacy-preserving feature against backlash. In a new interview with the Toronto Star, Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed App Tracking Transparency, as well as Apple’s ongoing legal battle with Epic Games. more…
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• Airbnb doesn't want you throwing July 4th parties in rental homes - CNET

  12-04-2021 18:12
  
  The company has a plan to prevent large gatherings and keep people safer during the coming summer months.
  
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• Airbnb doesn't want you having July 4th parties - CNET

  12-04-2021 18:12
  
  Airbnb's plan seeks to prevent large gatherings and keep users safer during the coming summer months.
  
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• Apple says the App Store now supports more than 243,000 jobs in Canada, up 18% year-over-year

  12-04-2021 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has shared a Newsroom post today featuring four Canadian App Store developers as well as highlighting the growth that the platform has seen in the country over the last year.more…
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook fears people not being able to ‘express themselves fully’

  12-04-2021 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tim Cook: They’ll begin to think less, they’ll begin to search less, they’ll begin to not express themselves fully…
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• New M1 laptops might be delayed so save $100 on the MacBook Air right now

  12-04-2021 17:54 via macworld.com
  
  We’ve heard reports that the upcoming M1 MacBook Pros won’t arrive until the second half of 2021, so if you need one before then, you’re going to have to pick up the 13-inch MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. We have good news: Amazon is selling the M1 MacBook Air with 256GB of storage for $1,149, good for $100 off the MSRP and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. You can also get the 256GB model for $50 off, but we recommend opting for more storage.The M1 MacBook Air is essentiall
  
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• Deals: M1 MacBook Pro $100 off, official iPhone 12 MagSafe Case $24, Beats Flex $40, more

  12-04-2021 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  All of today’s best deals kick off with a $100 discount on the M1 MacBook Pro. That’s alongside official Apple iPhone 11/12 cases from $16 and the New Beats Flex Wireless Earphones at $40. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Siri backend creator Nuance acquired by Microsoft in $19.7 billion deal

  12-04-2021 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft has announced today that it is acquiring Nuance Communications, the company that originally built Siri’s backend. With the $19.7 billion deal, Microsoft is looking to advance its AI and cloud capabilities in the healthcare industry – what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls “the most urgent application.”more…
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• Google Drive, Docs down for some amid partial outage - CNET

  12-04-2021 17:43
  
  People are reporting issues with Google Drive, Docs, Slides and Sheets.
  
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• Save $50 on the new Amazon Echo Show 10 and get a free Ring smart bulb - CNET

  12-04-2021 17:37
  
  It's the first significant sale on the smart screen that follows you around the room. Plus: This 47-inch desk is just $36.
  
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• Freshened Lexus ES set for reveal in a week - Roadshow

  12-04-2021 17:20
  
  Yep, the luxury sedan still exists and it's in for a little love with updated looks.
  
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• Uber reports record gross bookings in March across ride hailing and food delivery - CNET

  12-04-2021 17:15
  
  The mobility and delivery giant has seen a huge increase in demand for rides as restrictions relax and vaccine numbers jump.
  
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• IDC: Apple’s Mac sales rocketed 111.5% in Q121 year-over-year

  12-04-2021 17:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Global shipments of traditional PCs grew 55.2% YOY during Q121, while Apple's Mac sales easily lead the pack with 111.5% growth …
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• Uber lets customers donate money for rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites - CNET

  12-04-2021 17:00
  
  The rideshare company is teaming up with PayPal and Walgreens for the Vaccine Access Fund.
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones: $200 refurbished - CNET

  12-04-2021 16:43
  
  Don't sweat it, they're like new and backed by a two-year warranty. This is the lowest price on record.
  
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• iPhone 13 release date: Here's when we expect Apple to unveil its new phones - CNET

  12-04-2021 16:30
  
  It may seem like the iPhone 12 just came out, but Apple is already looking toward the iPhone 13. Here's what we know about a potential 2021 Apple event and release date.
  
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