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• UFC 261 Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal: Start time, how to watch and full fight card - CNET

  23-04-2021 23:53
  
  The fighters have made weight and all three UFC 261 title fights are ON!
  
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• How to Use Apple TV's iPhone-Based Color Balance Feature

  23-04-2021 23:48 via macrumors.com
  
  In April, Apple introduced an iPhone-based color balance feature for Apple TV that can improve the overall picture quality of your television set when you're using Apple's set-top box.Using the iPhone's light sensor, the feature compares the color balance to industry-standard specifications, and automatically adjusts your ‌Apple TV‌'s video output to deliver more accurate colors and improved contrast.
  Follow the steps below to try it out. For best results, Apple suggests avoiding the u
  
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• Oscars 2021 winner predictions: Nomadland, Chloé Zhao, Chadwick Boseman - CNET

  23-04-2021 23:45
  
  This year's Academy Award nominations are filled with great movies like Nomadland, Borat, Minari and Promising Young Woman, and the winners will be revealed this Sunday.
  
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• Hubble telescope snaps image of monster star 'doing something weird' - CNET

  23-04-2021 23:43
  
  For its 31st anniversary, NASA and ESA's famous space telescope captured a stunning view of a star surrounded by a nebula.
  
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• Twitter working on new tip jar button for individual user profiles

  23-04-2021 23:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this year, we reported that Twitter is implementing a new tip jar in its new audio-based platform Spaces, which was later confirmed by the company. Now it seems that Twitter wants to add a tip jar to users’ profiles as well, as suggested by a new button hidden in the app.more…
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• Get a pair of rechargeable, handheld magnetic LED work lights for just $13 - CNET

  23-04-2021 23:33
  
  These wand-shaped lamps are great for working on your car, under the sink and all the other places you need to shine some light.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 and Y prices have gone up by over $2K since February - Roadshow

  23-04-2021 23:31
  
  The price changes generally haven't come with any explanations from the sometimes enigmatic carmaker, either.
  
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• New Apple TV 4K Siri Remote is incompatible with some tvOS games

  23-04-2021 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new second generation Siri Remote that comes with the sixth generation Apple TV 4K is incompatible with certain games available on tvOS…
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• CDC panel recommends resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine - CNET

  23-04-2021 23:15
  
  The pause on the J&J shots might be lifted soon.
  
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• Captain America 4 is reportedly in the works - CNET

  23-04-2021 23:10
  
  A fourth movie could star Anthony Mackie as the new Cap.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Win the new M1 iPad Pro from tomtoc [Giveaway]

  23-04-2021 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following the announcements at Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event this week, we’ll be teaming up with tomtoc to give away the new 11-inch iPad Pro. And for current iPad users, tomtoc is also rewarding 9to5 readers with 20% off site-wide to help celebrate the launch of the new devices. Head below to check out tomtoc’s PadFolio case for the new tablets and enter to win the 2021 M1 iPad Pro. more…
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• Apple Began Preparing for AirTag Regulatory Approval Nearly Two Years Ago

  23-04-2021 22:59 via macrumors.com
  
  FCC filings for Apple's newly released AirTags have revealed that the Cupertino tech giant began regulatory testing and preparing to seek regulatory approval for the product nearly two years before they were officially announced.A series of documents submitted to the Federal Communications Commission indicate that AirTag underwent testing for official certification between July and November of 2019. Despite testing being conducted in mid-2019, official reports for regulatory certification were o
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 326: April Apple event impressions, new iMac, AirTag and more

  23-04-2021 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Zac and Benjamin break down Apple’s April event and give their first impressions of all the announcements from purple iPhones to crazy new iMacs.
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• Get a collection of 7 Lego games worth over $200 for just $10 - CNET

  23-04-2021 22:53
  
  Humble Bundle is at it again with a fun collection of games that includes LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Premium Edition.
  
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• AirTag shipping times begin to slip into May following the first pre-orders

  23-04-2021 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update 1:15 p.m. PT: Both the 1-pack and 4-pack SKUs of the AirTag are now back-ordered until May. The Hermès versions and accessories are back-ordered until June.Apple’s long-rumored AirTag item tracker was officially announced earlier this week, and now it’s available to order. Pre-orders opened this morning at 5 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET, but shipping times are already starting to slip. more…
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• Apple launches COVID-19 vaccination program for employees

  23-04-2021 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is launching a COVID-19 vaccination program program to help employees get inoculated against COVID-19, according to people with…
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• Send mom some flowers for Mother's Day and save 20% at Bouqs - CNET

  23-04-2021 21:56
  
  Even if you can't be there this year, there's still plenty of time to send fresh flowers.
  
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• Evercade VS is a modern retro game console with two cartridge slots - CNET

  23-04-2021 21:27
  
  It's like the Evercade handheld, but with multiplayer support and for your TV.
  
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• COVID-19 took mental health to a dark place. The healing work starts now - CNET

  23-04-2021 21:27
  The coronavirus is inflicting emotional wounds around the world that may take decades to heal.
  
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• The Volkswagen ID 4 is going to take on Baja and we'll be along for the ride - Roadshow

  23-04-2021 21:21
  
  Volkswagen's electric crossover is competing in the Mexican 1000.
  
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• Apple TV+ announces new music docuseries ‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’

  23-04-2021 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today Apple TV+ announced “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,” an immersive, new docuseries that will explore the musicians…
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• How to watch UFC 261 Usman vs Masvidal on iPhone, Apple TV, web, more

  23-04-2021 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UFC 261 features three title fights and is set for Saturday, April 24 at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Let’s look at how to watch UFC 261 Usman vs Masvidal on the web, iPhone, Apple TV, and more.more…
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• AirDrop could be hacked to reveal personal information, researchers say - CNET

  23-04-2021 20:57
  
  A privacy gap could let a nearby hacker snag the phone numbers and email addresses of people using AirDrop, say researchers at a German university.
  
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• SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets Crew-2 astronauts off Earth in a blaze of glory - CNET

  23-04-2021 20:47
  
  Another successful Falcon 9 rocket launch started four astronauts on their way to the International Space Station.
  
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• Tested: ESR’s HaloLock charging stands deliver MagSafe while on the road or at home

  23-04-2021 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You’re reading Tested with 9to5Toys, where we explore everyday tech essentials that make life a bit easier. Browse through our entire guide for all of the latest reviews, and sound off in the comments below if there’s something you’d like to see featured.
  Amongst all of the iPhone 12’s new features, MagSafe has easily emerged as one of the most defining characteristics of this generation of Apple’s handset. While there are plenty of alternatives to t
  
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• One of the most powerful flares in our galaxy erupts from star next door - CNET

  23-04-2021 20:36
  
  For a brief moment, the dim red dwarf star Proxima Centauri burned thousands of times brighter with ultraviolet radiation.
  
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• Apple’s new app tracking privacy protocols may actually benefit Facebook and Google

  23-04-2021 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple's App Tracking Transparency privacy feature is imminent (to roll out early next week with the release of iOS 14.5). It requires apps…
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• The nearest black hole to Earth ever seen is a tiny 'unicorn' - CNET

  23-04-2021 20:28
  
  Scientists have found an unusual void hiding in plain sight.
  
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• Apple Launches Employee Program for COVID-19 Vaccinations

  23-04-2021 20:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is launching a program that will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to its employees at Apple offices, reports Bloomberg. Apple is teaming up with Walgreens Boots Alliance to provide the shots, and employees will be able to sign up on a website that Apple will soon roll out.
  Apple in March promised time off for employees who need to recover from getting vaccinated, but at the time said that it did not have a way to provide vaccinations. With vaccine availability expanding widely in the United S
  
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• Apple teams up with Walgreens on COVID-19 vaccination program for employees

  23-04-2021 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has launched a new program to help its employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple is teaming up with Walgreens Boots Alliance, the company that owns Walgreens, Boots, and a number of other pharmaceutical companies. more…
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• Should you buy the new Apple TV 4K? Here’s how it compares to its predecessor

  23-04-2021 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The second-gen Apple TV 4K has arrived, and it comes with a number of upgrades, including the A12 chip, HDMI 2.1, Thread, high frame rate HDR, a totally redesigned Siri Remote, and more. Follow along for a look at the new Apple TV 4K vs. the old Apple TV 4K.more…
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• Apple advertising currently unavailable California poppy AirTag keychain

  23-04-2021 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple Store app on iOS and iPadOS is currently displaying an unavailable California poppy version of the new AirTag leather key ring. The poppy version of the key ring is visible on the main AirTag shop page side by side with AirTag loops. Apple currently only offers the leather key ring in baltic blue, saddle brown, and red. more…
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• How much will Apple increase its dividend next Wednesday?

  23-04-2021 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After ‘more modest’ dividend increases in the past two years, Apple could get back to double-digit dividend growth when it details plans…
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• iOS 14.6: Apple releases beta 1 to public beta testers

  23-04-2021 19:39 via macworld.com
  
  Apple started testing iOS 14.6 before the big iOS 14.5 release even went out to the general public. With iOS 15 expected to begin testing at WWDC in June, many users thought iOS 14.5 would be the last release in the iOS 14 branch. It appears that Apple is not quite done iterating, and so we’ll get iOS 14.6 as well.Update 04/23/21: Following yesterday’s release to developers, Apple has released 14.6 to public beta testers.What’s new in iOS 14.6We don’t yet know what change
  
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• SpaceX launches NASA Crew-2 astronauts in a used Crew Dragon capsule - CNET

  23-04-2021 19:33
  
  Another successful Falcon 9 rocket launch started four astronauts on their way to the International Space Station.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.6 to Public Beta Testers

  23-04-2021 19:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first betas of new iOS and iPadOS 14.6 updates to public beta testers for testing purposes, with the new software coming one day after the the betas were provided to developers and just ahead of when Apple plans to release iOS and iPadOS 14.5.
  Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS and iPadOS‌ 14.6 updates over the air after installing the proper certificate from the Public Beta website on an iOS device.If you're a
  
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• Apple AirTags: 3 ways they're better than Tile trackers, 3 ways they're worse - CNET

  23-04-2021 19:19
  
  I was really excited about Apple's new product -- until I learned about these shortcomings.
  
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• Deals: U.S. Carriers Offer Savings on Apple's New Purple iPhone 12

  23-04-2021 19:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today opened up orders for the AirTags and iPhone 12 in Purple, and now we're seeing a few carrier deals for the latest version of the iPhone. At places like AT&T and Verizon, you can save up to$700 on the new iPhone 12. T-Mobile is offering up to $830 off, but with a more limited scope of trade-in options.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.Sh
  
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• AirDrop could be hacked to reveal personal information, researchers suggest - CNET

  23-04-2021 19:12
  
  Apple AirDrop could reportedly be hacked by a nearby stranger to reveal phone numbers and email addresses.
  
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• [Update: Public betas] Apple releases first betas of iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, and more to developers

  23-04-2021 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: iOS 14.6 is now available to public beta testers as well.Despite the fact that iOS 14.5 has yet to be released to the public, Apple is now beta testing iOS 14.6. The company today released the first developer beta of iOS 14.6 as well as iPadOS 14.6 and watchOS 7.5 beta 1. more…
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• Apple faces lawsuit over its iTunes ‘Buy’ button

  23-04-2021 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is facing a putative class action lawsuit over the way consumers can "buy" or "rent" movies, TV shows, etc. in the iTunes Store…
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• Hubble celebrates 31st anniversary with monster 'celebrity star' image - CNET

  23-04-2021 18:57
  
  NASA and ESA's famous space telescope captured a stunning view of a star surrounded by a nebula.
  
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• Amazon's palm-reading payment tech coming to Whole Foods - CNET

  23-04-2021 18:56
  
  The contactless biometric scanners will be creeping into Seattle stores over the coming months.
  
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• Disney Imagineers have apparently built a little robot Groot - CNET

  23-04-2021 18:22
  
  Project Kiwi is about creating a robotic actor that can wander about, according to TechCrunch.
  
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• AirTags Available for Purchase on Amazon, Best Buy and More

  23-04-2021 18:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Shipping estimates for Apple's AirTags are already slipping in to May directly from Apple's site, but third-party retailers are also offering ‌AirTags‌ and it's possible orders could ship out close to the ‌AirTags‌ release date.
  ‌AirTags‌ can be preordered on Amazon, and while it mentions the ‌AirTags‌ release date of April 30, it does not seem to guarantee a delivery date. "Order now and we'll notify you by email when we have an estimated delivery date fo
  
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• Tesla cleans up in conquest sales, according to latest loyalty survey - Roadshow

  23-04-2021 18:19
  
  For the second year running, Tesla converted the most buyers from one brand to its own
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: Music documentary ‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’

  23-04-2021 18:16 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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• Elon Musk and SpaceX aim to launch an upgraded Starship prototype next week - CNET

  23-04-2021 18:02
  
  SN15, the latest version of Musk's planned Mars rocket, could fly soon.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Indulge your weather obsession with the Netatmo Weather Station

  23-04-2021 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Before I became an adult, I rarely worried much about the weather. Now, I somewhat obsess over what’s happening and what will happen. After tornados ran through my town in 2020 (yes, a tornado during a pandemic), I especially watch the weather much closer in the spring. Dark Sky has been my weather app of choice with occasional use of Carrot Weather. Both apps are fantastic, but I am taking my weather monitoring to new levels by adding the Netatmo Weather Station into my HomeKit environme
  
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• Facebook adds new avatars to Oculus VR: Here's how to get one - CNET

  23-04-2021 17:57
  
  Facebook Reality Labs' Mike Howard discusses what the avatars mean for social VR ahead of Facebook Horizon.
  
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