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• It's DIY time: Save up to $58 on a Cricut crafting machine - CNET

  04-05-2021 23:55
  
  You can get the powerful Explore Air 2 for $169 and have your way with over 100 types of materials for hobbyists and pros alike.
  
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• Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce, continue work together on foundation - CNET

  04-05-2021 23:54
  
  The couple will still collaborate on their charitable organization, but said they "no longer believe we can grow together as a couple."
  
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• Fortnite battles Apple: Epic says it's fighting for all developers, but admits it wanted a special deal - CNET

  04-05-2021 23:48
  
  Fortnite maker Epic Games is suing Apple over what it says are unfair and monopolistic business practices. But it's not so cut and dry.
  
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• Baby Yoda rings the New York Stock Exchange bell to celebrate May the 4th - CNET

  04-05-2021 23:45
  
  Grogu made an appearance in New York on Star Wars Day.
  
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• Apple Releases New Safari 14.1 Update for macOS Catalina and Mojave With Security Fix

  04-05-2021 23:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a new version of Safari 14.1 for macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave users, with the update introducing fixes for two WebKit vulnerabilities that were patched in macOS Big Sur yesterday.
  Apple's support document for the updated Safari release confirms that it addresses the same WebKit memory corruption issue and an integer overflow bug for users of older versions of macOS.Both of these vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited, so it's important for users to upgrade immed
  
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• Emails show Apple’s internal debate over showing ads in the App Store

  04-05-2021 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has slowly been expanding the amount of advertising in the App Store, first with Search Ads in results, and more recently with an ad slot in the “Suggested” area of the App Store Search tab. New emails made public as part of the Apple vs. Epic legal battle, seen by 9to5Mac, offer a look at Apple’s internal debate over whether or not to roll out ads to the App Store.more…
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• Apple releases Safari 14.1 with WebKit patch for macOS Catalina and Mojave

  04-05-2021 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 14.5.1 and macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 with an important security update that fixed a serious WebKit exploit. Today the company released Safari 14.1 for users running macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave, which also fixes the exploit that had been being used for malicious web content.more…
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• Pixel Buds A Series briefly revealed on Android's Twitter account, then deleted - CNET

  04-05-2021 23:10
  
  The upcoming ear buds appeared in white.
  
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• Apple lawyer grills Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney

  04-05-2021 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s lawyer quizzed Epic Games’s CEO Tim Sweeney to an effort to show that Apple, far from operating like a monopoly, helps give video…
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• Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Admits App Store's 30% Cut Is Similar to Consoles, Would Have Accepted Special Deal With Apple

  04-05-2021 22:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's legal battle with Epic Games is continuing on, and during the second day of the trial, ‌Epic Games‌' CEO Tim Sweeney continued his testimony against Apple.
  Sweeney was grilled by Apple's lawyers, and made several points seemingly favorable to Apple. In addition to mentioning how he prefers Apple's iPhone and values Apple's privacy policies that he's aiming to dismantle, Sweeney confirmed that Apple's 30 percent cut is also the "most prevalent rate" that other platforms charge.M
  
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• Bill and Melinda Gates to end 27-year marriage, continue work together on foundation - CNET

  04-05-2021 22:54
  
  The couple will still collaborate on their charitable organization, but said they "no longer believe we can grow together as a couple."
  
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• Yahoo Answers is dead, but its weird and amusing legacy lives on - CNET

  04-05-2021 22:36
  
  What Yahoo Answers was supposed to be, what it became, and what remains.
  
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• T-Mobile continues to add subscribers as first quarter earnings beat estimates - CNET

  04-05-2021 22:36
  
  T-Mobile's growth streak keeps going.
  
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• ‘iPhone 13 Pro Max’ dummy model shows noticeably smaller notch, larger camera lenses

  04-05-2021 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A dummy model based on specifications of what's expected of the "iPhone 13 Pro Max" has been shown with a noticeably smaller notch…
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• Genesis prepares to enter Europe, 'dedicated' cars coming soon - Roadshow

  04-05-2021 22:31
  
  What kind of "dedicated" luxury cars might we see for Europe? Genesis says electric cars are a high priority.
  
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• Therabody's newest massage device, RecoveryAir, puts the squeeze on - CNET

  04-05-2021 22:30
  
  The maker of the popular Theragun massage guns is getting into the compression therapy game with a relatively affordable set of compression boots.
  
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• NASA Perseverance Mars rover spots delightfully goofy rocks (hello, butt rock) - CNET

  04-05-2021 22:10
  
  Behold the funniest Mars rocks the rover has found so far.
  
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• Put a laser on a freakin' tape measure for just $28 - CNET

  04-05-2021 22:08
  
  This two-in-one laser tape measure can be used to measure length, area, volume and indirect height -- 3,000 times on a single charge.
  
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• iPhone 13 Pro Max Dummy Model Depicts Smaller Notch

  04-05-2021 22:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's iPhone 13 models are expected to feature a slimmed down notch, marking the first major change to the TrueDepth camera system since it was introduced in the 2017 iPhone X.
  We're still months away from the launch of the ‌iPhone 13‌, but Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy managed to get an ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro Max dummy model that represents what we can expect from the new 2021 device.Dummy models often come out ahead of when new ‌iPhone‌ models launch to give case
  
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• Baja blast: Running the electric Volkswagen ID 4 in the NORRA Mexican 1000 rally - Roadshow

  04-05-2021 21:57
  
  Tanner Foust might've been the lead driver, but I, too, got to race VW's electric ID 4 through the sand and dirt of Baja.
  
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• tvOS 14 FAQ: Everything you need to know

  04-05-2021 21:53 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s tvOS isn’t its most popular operating system, but if you have an Apple TV, you definitely care about what each major new version brings.With tvOS 13 (and subsequent point releases) we got a lot of big features like interface changes, Xbox and PlayStation controller support, multiple users, and Control Center. By comparison, the features coming in tvOS 14 are minor, but sometimes the little things makes all the difference. Here’s what you can expect when tvOS 14 launches
  
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• Apple confirms outage affecting Find My, Mail, and other iCloud apps [U: Fixed]

  04-05-2021 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Another week, another problem. Following an Apple Music and iTunes outage last week, Apple confirmed on Tuesday that some of its services are now partially offline. This includes Find My, iCloud Mail, iCloud Contacts, and iCloud settings.
  Update (9:19 PM ET): Apple says the outage is now fixed across all its services.more…
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• The Bidens look enormous in viral photo with the Carters. Here's why - CNET

  04-05-2021 21:35
  
  "This looks like that scene from The Fellowship of The Ring where Gandalf is visiting Frodo's house," jokes one Twitter user.
  
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• Epic CEO says he would have taken a special App Store deal if Apple had offered

  04-05-2021 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple vs. Epic trial continued today, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney testifying and facing cross-examination from Apple’s lawyers. Sweeney was pressed on Epic’s business model, the company’s relationship with the likes of Microsoft and Sony, and more.more…
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• Elon Musk, SpaceX aim to launch SN15 Mars rocket prototype Wednesday - CNET

  04-05-2021 21:24
  
  The latest version of Musk's Starship rocket could fly from Texas in the coming days.
  
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• Biden wants 70% of Americans vaccinated by July Fourth - CNET

  04-05-2021 20:58
  
  The Biden administration is working on vaccinating the hesitant and making it more convenient for everyone to get a shot.
  
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• Biden wants 70% of American adults vaccinated by July Fourth - CNET

  04-05-2021 20:58
  
  The Biden administration is working to make it more convenient for everyone to get a shot.
  
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• 2022 Genesis G70 prices come in $1,500 higher than last year - Roadshow

  04-05-2021 20:49
  
  The redesigned G70 is mostly about the looks, though a new base engine is among the new features.
  
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• Hands-On With Brydge's 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Keyboard With Trackpad

  04-05-2021 20:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Brydge has been making keyboards for Apple's iPads for years now, and the newest model, the Brydge 12.9 MAX+, is compatible with the third, fourth, and fifth-generation iPad Pro models, so it works even with the new mini-LED ‌iPad Pro‌.
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  In our latest YouTube video, we checked out the new Brydge 12.9 MAX+ to see if it's a viable alternative to Apple's own Magic Keyboard. Note that we have a preproduction unit and haven't had a
  
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• For a delightful May the 4th Star Wars Easter egg, Google 'lightsaber' - CNET

  04-05-2021 20:45
  
  May the 4th be with your searches.
  
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• Apple TV+ orders docuseries ‘Big Man on Campus’ about basketball player Makur Maker

  04-05-2021 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ has ordered “Big Man on Campus,” a new documentary series that will tell the coming-of-age story of basketball phenom Makur Maker …
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• Apple inviting developers to appear in new prominent App Store ad slots

  04-05-2021 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following a couple reports that Apple was planning this expansion, Apple today notified developers that they can sign up for their app to be advertised on the main page of the App Store’s Search tab.more…
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• Hunter Fan Company Expanding Lineup of HomeKit-Enabled Ceiling Fans

  04-05-2021 20:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Hunter Fan Company today announced it is expanding its SIMPLEconnect collection of Wi-Fi-enabled ceiling fans, all of which feature HomeKit support for controlling the fans with Apple's Home app or Siri voice commands.
  The company's new Aerodyne fan pictured above is said to offer 20 percent higher airflow velocity than leading competitors. The 52-inch fan is equipped with an LED light and is available in Matte Black or Matte Silver for $179.99 at HunterFan.com.In addition, the Hunter Fan Compan
  
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• Concept: Enhancing AirTag with family sharing, widgets, and an Apple Watch app

  04-05-2021 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that we’ve all spent time with AirTag, it’s time to start thinking about ways to make the product even better. There are several obvious ways to do this that many have noted over the past couple of days. AirTag is an incredibly powerful tool for tracking items, but lots of us would like to allow our friends and family to track important items or ask for their help in finding lost ones. Family sharing is just the tip of the iceberg.more…
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• Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater’ honored with Peabody Award nominations

  04-05-2021 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s globally acclaimed comedy series “Ted Lasso” and the charming children’s program “Stillwater” each earned prestigious Peabody Award …
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• The Smithsonian has a full-size Star Wars X-wing starfighter now - CNET

  04-05-2021 19:31
  
  The National Air and Space Museum won't let you take the X-wing for a trench run, but you can go look at it.
  
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• Google 'lightsaber' for a delightful May the 4th Star Wars Easter egg - CNET

  04-05-2021 19:28
  
  May the 4th be with your searches.
  
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• Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage - CNET

  04-05-2021 19:23
  
  The Microsoft co-founder says the couple "will continue our work together" at their charitable foundation.
  
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• Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Big Sur 11.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  04-05-2021 19:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Big Sur 11.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming two weeks after the release of the first macOS Big Sur 11.4 beta.
  Developers can download the ‌‌‌‌macOS Big Sur‌‌‌‌ 11.4 beta using the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper profile from the Apple Developer Center.According to Apple's developer release notes, the ‌macOS Big Sur&z
  
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• Apple TV+ roundup: Peabody nominations for ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater,’ ‘Big Man on Campus’ docuseries ordered

  04-05-2021 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ received Peabody Award nominations today for Ted Lasso and Stillwater. The company also announced a new docuseries. more…
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• Apple seeds developers with macOS 11.4 beta 2 [Public beta too]

  04-05-2021 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two weeks after releasing the first macOS 11.4 beta, Apple has seeded developers and public testers with the second. macOS 11.4 comes with expanded support for AMD GPUs.more…
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• Video: iPhone 13 Pro Max dummy unit shows smaller notch with relocated ear speaker

  04-05-2021 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While the iPhone 13 is expected to largely resemble the iPhone 12 in terms of design, Apple is rumored to have a few design changes in store. A new video from Unbox Therapy today provides a closer look at those changes with an iPhone 13 Pro Max dummy unit.more…
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• Tile CEO: 'We Welcome Competition From Apple, But We Think It Needs to Be Fair'

  04-05-2021 18:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Just after Apple announced its AirTags, Tile CEO CJ Prober relayed his concerns about competing with Apple in the tracking space, and said that Tile would ask Congress to investigate Apple's business practices specific to Find My and item trackers.
  Prober this week did an interview with Bloomberg, where he further expanded on Tile's complaints about Apple and why he feels that Tile is disadvantaged on Apple's platform. Prober said that while Tile "welcomes competition," he doesn't feel that Appl
  
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• YouTube is making its ads on TVs more interactive - CNET

  04-05-2021 18:30
  
  At first, people who watch YouTube on TVs will be able to click for more info on an advertised product without interrupting the video they're watching.
  
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• A supercharged Blendtec blender is at the lowest price we've seen - CNET

  04-05-2021 18:24
  
  The elite five-speed blender is down to $190 for today only.
  
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• Another foldable iPhone rumor: Apple expects to ship 20M folding phones in 2023 - CNET

  04-05-2021 18:22
  
  A phone with an 8-inch foldable screen could be coming from Apple.
  
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• Yahoo Answers is dead, but its legacy lives on - CNET

  04-05-2021 18:21
  
  What Yahoo Answers was supposed to be, what it became, and what remains.
  
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• Surprising number of EV owners switch back to gas power, study says - Roadshow

  04-05-2021 18:14
  
  The study looked at owners in California specifically and found home charging was a huge factor in people dropping the EV lifestyle.
  
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• Former Apple Employee Responds to Lawsuit Accusing Him of Leaking Trade Secrets to Media

  04-05-2021 18:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Last month, Apple filed a lawsuit against Simon Lancaster, a former employee who allegedly used his senior position within the company to steal "sensitive trade secret information" that he then provided to a reporter.
  Lancaster responded to the complaint this week in California court. In his formal answer, obtained by MacRumors, Lancaster denied that he abused his position and trust within the company, systematically disseminated Apple's trade secret information, or improperly used his seniority
  
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• The Independent reviews Apple AirTag: ‘Works like an absolute charm’

  04-05-2021 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Independent reviews Apple’s new AirTag, a small accessory that helps keep track of and find the items that matter most with Apple’s Find My app. Whether attached to a handbag, keys, backpack, or other items, AirTag taps into the vast, global Find My network1 and can help locate a lost item, all while keeping […]
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