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• SpaceX accepts Dogecoin as payment for lunar mission next year - CNET

  09-05-2021 22:59
  
  SpaceX chief Elon Musk is a big proponent of the cryptocurrency.
  
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• Comment: AirTag could become an essential retail and business tool if Apple wants it to be one

  09-05-2021 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AirTag is, first and foremost, marketed as a consumer product. It’s an affordable little tracker you can attach to keys, bags, clothing, cars, pets, you name it. But technically, AirTag has a ton of other potential applications. A single AirTag includes a standard NFC chip currently used with lost mode. If you find a tag, just tap it to your phone to find out who owns it. But this little chip inside AirTag could be used in tons of other ways. In fact, we’ve already seen hackers reco
  
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• Best checking account for May 2021 - CNET

  09-05-2021 21:58
  
  From branch access to ATMs to "monthly maintenance" fees, we break down everything you need to know to pick the best checking account.
  
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• This week’s top stories: iOS 14.5.1 release, colorful MacBook rumors, more

  09-05-2021 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this week’s top stories: The Epic vs Apple case begins, new tidbits about AirTags, iPhone 13 design details, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories and more.more…
  The post This week’s top stories: iOS 14.5.1 release, colorful MacBook rumors, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Best AirTag keychains, cases, straps, and more [Updated]

  09-05-2021 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that we’ve had a chance to give some of the best AirTag keychains, cases, covers, and straps a try, alongside covering the launch of the top third-party brands, it’s time to round up the best-of-the-best. While overall sentiment has been somewhat lukewarm in some circles for the official Apple offerings (mostly a price thing it would appear), there’s no denying how important it’s going to be for some folks to ensure their slippery little Apple trackers are safe and s
  
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• Opinion: Let the iPod touch rest in peace – or upgrade it now

  09-05-2021 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Remember the good old days when the iPod touch was the go-to device when you didn’t have an iPhone or iPad? Unfortunately, these days are slowly falling behind us. Apple doesn’t promote any iPods anymore, and it’s time to let this device rest in peace alongside all the other iPods — or upgrade it. more…
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• When is the best time to buy a new TV? Wait for price drops this fall if you can - CNET

  09-05-2021 19:00
  
  You might need a new TV right now, but you won't get the best deal. Holding off a few months could save you hundreds of dollars.
  
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• Clubhouse launches Android beta after year on iOS - CNET

  09-05-2021 18:40
  
  Beta is rolling out to Android users in the US now.
  
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• Epic vs. Apple court case: First week recap

  09-05-2021 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Epic vs. Apple court case started on May 3. As it still has two more weeks to go, here’s what we’ve learned this week with the trial.more…
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• The best bug sprays in 2021 - CNET

  09-05-2021 17:00
  
  Cutter, Proven, Natrapel and more: the best insect repellents for every outdoor summer need.
  
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• Hey Google, save me 60% on a new Google Nest Mini - CNET

  09-05-2021 16:57
  
  Sorry, Dave, I can't do that, but I know who can. Adorama is having a sale -- get a Mini for just $19.
  
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• Google celebrates Mother's Day with pop-up card Doodle - CNET

  09-05-2021 16:47
  
  Animated artwork features hearts and flowers for that special person in our life.
  
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• Best Buy 3-day sale: Last day to save on laptops, TVs, headphones, Apple Watches and more - CNET

  09-05-2021 16:33
  
  Save $400 on Sony's 55-inch A8H OLED 4K TV, pick up a 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro for $1,600 or grab some Sony headphones for $72 off.
  
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• Resident Evil Village is an incredible tribute to 25 years of survival horror - CNET

  09-05-2021 16:00
  
  Commentary: The eighth game in Capcom's iconic series is an intense thrill ride, filled with clever nods to its history.
  
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• Resident Evil Village's tall vampire lady explained: Lady Dimitrescu's full story - CNET

  09-05-2021 15:00
  
  Let's take a trip to the Capcom game's Castle Dimitrescu and uncover the gothic villain's backstory.
  
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• Best wheel cleaner for 2021 - Roadshow

  09-05-2021 14:00
  
  Blast away brake dust and other grime with our top wheel cleaner picks.
  
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• How to change the AirTag battery

  09-05-2021 13:05 via macworld.com
  
  Apple says the AirTag battery will last about a year. When that time comes, it’s really easy to change the battery. AirTag uses a CR2032 battery, the kind of battery often found in remote controls and other handy devices. You can find them in most stores that sell batteries and they cost a couple of bucks each.In this video, learn how to change the AirTag battery. The instructions are listed below.Open the AirTag by placing the white base facing downward. The Apple logo should face you.Use
  
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• Apple Gave Zoom Access to Special API to Use iPad Camera During Split View Multitasking

  09-05-2021 11:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Zoom, a hallmark platform used by millions during the global health crisis, has been given access to a special iPadOS API that allows the app to use the iPad camera while the app is in use in Split View multitasking mode.
  This case of special treatment was first brought to attention by app developer Jeremy Provost, who, in a blog post, explains that Zoom uses a special API that allows the app to continue using and accessing the ‌iPad‌ camera while the app is being used in Split View mo
  
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• Find My Diary: The VanMoof S3 is a great example of the future of Find My

  09-05-2021 10:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trying the VanMoof S3 electric bicycle for a couple of weeks gave me the chance to put one of my theories to the test.
  Attaching a dedicated tracking device to an item is merely an interim solution. The long-term approach is for companies to embed Find My tech directly into their own products … more…
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• Dogecoin price crashes during Elon Musk's SNL appearance - CNET

  09-05-2021 10:50
  
  Some thought Dogecoin would soar during Elon Musk's SNL appearance. They were wrong.
  
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• iPhone 13 price: Here's how much we think Apple's next phone will cost - CNET

  09-05-2021 10:30
  
  We've collected the most credible rumors for Apple's upcoming iPhone 13, including its price.
  
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• iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: The major differences we're expecting based on rumors - CNET

  09-05-2021 10:00
  
  We take a look at the rumored iPhone 13 specs and see how they stack up against the iPhone 12.
  
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• Galaxy S21 vs. Galaxy S20: Samsung's 2021 and 2020 flagships compared - CNET

  09-05-2021 09:30
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S21 is now available. Here's how it stacks up against the Galaxy S20, including camera features and other specs.
  
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• Elon Musk on SNL: Watch him play a Mario character, a cowboy and more - CNET

  09-05-2021 08:24
  
  In Saturday Night Live sketches, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO played a range of characters, including himself. Plus, Grimes makes a cameo.
  
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• Elon Musk on SNL: Watch his sketches here - CNET

  09-05-2021 07:37
  
  On Saturday Night Live, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO played a range of characters, including himself.
  
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• Debris from out-of-control Chinese rocket slams into Earth over Indian Ocean - CNET

  09-05-2021 07:00
  
  A Chinese rocket body reenters the Earth's atmosphere, with space junk reportedly falling near the Maldives.
  
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• Chinese rocket crashes to Earth, brings payload of jokes and memes - CNET

  09-05-2021 06:52
  
  It didn't hit us, so it's OK to make jokes about it, right? Right?
  
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• Dogecoin price plummets during Elon Musk's SNL appearance - CNET

  09-05-2021 06:28
  
  Musk's appearance didn't have the expected effect on the Dogecoin price.
  
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• Elon Musk reveals he has Asperger's syndrome in SNL monologue: Watch it here - CNET

  09-05-2021 06:11
  
  Plus, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO explains that his son's unusual name, X Æ A-12, is pronounced "cat running across keyboard," and joked about Dogecoin.
  
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• Dogecoin: The origin story of the Elon Musk supported cryptocurrency - CNET

  09-05-2021 05:49
  
  Before Elon Musk, Dogecoin was an elaborate prank taken to the extreme.
  
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• Debris from out-of-control Chinese rocket re-enters atmosphere over Indian Ocean - CNET

  09-05-2021 05:41
  
  A Chinese rocket body reentered Earth's atmosphere on May 8. The space junk reportedly fell just west of the Maldives.
  
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• Chinese rocket sends memes and jokes crashing to Earth - CNET

  09-05-2021 05:38
  
  It's probably not going to hit us, so we can make nervous jokes about it, right? Right?
  
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• Dragon Ball Super back with new movie in 2022, may have 'unexpected character' - CNET

  09-05-2021 04:00
  
  Series creator Akira Toriyama promises the film will chart through "unexplored territory in terms of the visual aesthetics."
  
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• With WWDC less than a month away, catch up on our concepts for Apple’s 5 platforms

  09-05-2021 02:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  I can’t believe we’re almost there but WWDC 2021 will start in less than one month. On June 7th, we’ll finally get a first look at the next generations of Apple’s five core platforms: iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Over the past several months, we’ve worked on a series of concepts for each of these operating systems. We’ve tried to carefully balance what we want to see in these updates with what’s reasonable realistic by Apple standards. While v
  
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• Out-of-control Chinese rocket will crash back to Earth on Saturday night - CNET

  09-05-2021 01:25
  
  A Chinese rocket body is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere on May 8. It's predicted the junk will plunge into the Pacific Ocean.
  
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• Updated Porsche Macan arriving later this year - Roadshow

  09-05-2021 00:00
  
  The refreshed Macan will use the existing SUV's platform but will have a number of changes inside and out.
  
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• Porsche Macan EV will have 'significantly more' range than Taycan - Roadshow

  09-05-2021 00:00
  
  Set to arrive in 2023, this electric SUV could possibly ditch the Macan name, as well.
  
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