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• Light up your life with 32 feet of smart LED lighting for $14 - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:59
  
  Great for TV bias lighting or decorating around your house, this strip works with Alexa and Google Assistant and is 58% off.
  
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• It's hard to beat (or whisk) a 6-quart stand mixer that's just $97 - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:51
  
  Most mixers under $100 are tiny 3-quart models. And this one comes with all the accessories.
  
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• Find My: How to use Apple’s new all-in-one app to find friends, devices, and items

  14-05-2021 23:35 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 05/14/21: Updated to reflect changes to Find My to track items, including AirTags.Find My Friends was not the first location-sharing app when it was introduced in 2011, but by being a first-party solution, it saw incredibly widespread support. So much so that Apple just went ahead and included it in iOS starting with iOS 9. Find My iPhone first launched as a MobileMe service in 2010, and became a free iCloud service in 2011. It has been a critical piece of infrastructure to help people l
  
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• Apple Music Hi-Fi: New beta confirms lossless audio streaming is on the way

  14-05-2021 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this month, 9to5Mac reported that Apple Music would be gaining “Hi-Fi” streaming options, possibly as soon as the release…
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• Peacock TV: Shows, movies, free trials and everything else to know - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:24
  
  Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, but you must pay to unlock the full catalog with all of The Office, Premier League, Yellowstone and WWE.
  
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• China's Tianwen-1 mission to attempt daring Mars rover landing Friday - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:23
  
  Since February, Tianwen-1 has been orbiting Mars, ready to deploy its lander and rover, Zhurong, to the surface of the red planet.
  
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• Prince Harry: Royal life 'a mix between The Truman Show and living in a zoo' - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:19
  
  On Dax Shepard's podcast, the prince talks about everything from secretly shopping in public with Meghan Markle to whether he watched The Crown.
  
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• Twitter Begins Asking Users to Enable Ad Tracking

  14-05-2021 23:12 via macrumors.com
  
  Following an app update, Twitter today began asking users to enable ad tracking under Apple's App Tracking Transparency rules.
  After updating to version 8.65, which adds Spaces support, Twitter users will begin seeing a popup that asks them to "keep ads relevant" by allowing Twitter to track data from other companies like apps used and websites visited.Tapping "Continue" on the popup will bring users to the actual App Tracking Transparency setting where they can "Ask App Not to Track" or allow t
  
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• Mosquito Coast, Ted Lasso, Mythic Quest: WTF is Apple TV Plus? - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:02
  
  These shows have star power, big budgets and critical raves -- and they're only on Apple TV Plus. Here are the most important things to know.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Last chance to win the iPad Pro from tomtoc [Giveaway]

  14-05-2021 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Readers have just under one week left to enter and win the new iPad Pro from our friends over at tomtoc. We’ll also be giving readers 20% off the PadFolio case for iPad and more while the contest is live.
  Take a look at tomtoc’s new iPad cases and enter the giveaway below.more…
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Amazon, Walmart and other retailers - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:49
  
  Another busy week for restocks. What stores will have some PS5s next week?
  
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• Today at Apple celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day with sessions presented in American Sign Language

  14-05-2021 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  May 20 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and Apple is celebrating by making its most popular virtual Today at Apple sessions even more accessible.more…
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• 58 best TV shows to binge on Netflix - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:30
  
  Netflix is bursting with fantastic TV shows. This list should help you find the best (and skip the duds).
  
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• Netflix gives you more Bridgerton with Queen Charlotte prequel spinoff - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:21
  
  Can't get enough of the hit period drama? Netflix has you covered with a show that features younger versions of Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury.
  
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• Tested: Nomad’s stainless steel MagSafe Mount justifies its steep price with an unmatched build

  14-05-2021 22:15 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.
  Since the launch of MagSafe last fall, accessory makers have been jumping in on the magnetic wireless charging action to pair Apple’s first-party charger with various docks, stands, and mounts. We’v
  
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• Biden's Venmo account was reportedly tracked down within minutes - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:03
  
  The payments app reportedly has contact lists publicly accessible by default, making it easy to track users down.
  
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• Refinance rates for May 14, 2021: Rates decrease - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:00
  
  The major refinance rates are down today. If you're looking for a new mortgage, here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Netflix: The 40 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:00
  
  From sci-fi to horror to comedy-romance, Netflix has churned out a ton of great movies. Here are the best of the bunch.
  
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• 24 best movies to see on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:00
  
  Amazon has a growing pile of excellent flicks, from an Oscar winner to an Emmy contender.
  
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• Apple discontinuing Space Gray Mac accessories after iMac Pro demise

  14-05-2021 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following the discontinuation of the iMac Pro, Apple also appears to be discontinuing Space Gray "Magic" Mac accessories that it sold…
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• Our favorite AirTag accessories start at $13: What's here, what's backordered - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:51
  
  Looking for the best key ring or holder for your new AirTags? There are plenty of options, starting at well under $20.
  
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• Nobody needs HiFi Apple Music+

  14-05-2021 21:35 via macworld.com
  
  We’ve heard rumors of a new AirPods design for some time now. (Many keep calling them AirPods 3, though there was never really an AirPods 2.) Depending on who you believe, those are due to be announced at any time—at WWDC, or this fall, or now the latest rumor says early next week. They’re supposed to accompany a new “Apple Music+” subscription tier, a sort of “HiFi Apple Music” add-on that was hinted at in the code of iOS 14.6.While a new AirPods design
  
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• The 24 best TV shows to binge-watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:30
  
  Amazon's TV offerings cover a wide range of shows from multiple different countries.
  
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• Disney's new cruise ship: Everything to know about Disney Wish - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:23
  
  The company's fifth liner will feature the first at-sea Disney attraction and a Star Wars lounge.
  
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• Apple discontinuing space gray iMac accessories, available only ‘while supplies last’

  14-05-2021 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following the discontinuation of the iMac Pro earlier this year, Apple is now winding down sales of the accompanying space gray Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse. These accessories were first introduced exclusively for the iMac Pro when it was released in 2017, and Apple started selling them separately in March of 2018.more…
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• Friends reunion to debut May 27 on HBO Max (with a cameo from BTS) - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:00
  
  They'll be there for you (a year later than planned).
  
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• 15 of the best TV shows to stream on HBO Max - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:00
  
  HBO Max has a surprising stash of original content.
  
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• Mortgage rates on May 14, 2021: Rates are down - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:59
  
  Major mortgage rates are sliding. Here's what that means for you.
  
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• Wow, much value: Dogecoin seals New England real estate deal - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:52
  
  Don't forget to bring your favorite memecoin to closing.
  
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• Apple Discontinuing Space Gray Mac Accessories Now That iMac Pro is Dead

  14-05-2021 20:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Following the discontinuation of the iMac Pro, Apple also appears to be discontinuing Space Gray "Magic" accessories that it sold separately alongside the iMac Pro. The ‌iMac‌ Pro was the only Space Gray Mac, and Apple designed special matching accessories for it.
  The Space Gray Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad all now say "While supplies last" in small wording at the bottom of each product listing, which means that these accessories will be available for a limited tim
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 329: Apple hires, AirTag hacks, watchOS 8 feature requests

  14-05-2021 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week on 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour, Apple welcomes a new corporate communications chief, as the company draws criticism for a new high-profile hire. Zac and Benjamin also cover the latest in smart home Matters, AirTag hacks, and look forward to watchOS 8.
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• Apple Music Beta for Android Confirms Lossless Audio Streaming in the Works

  14-05-2021 20:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Following a report that Apple could announce a brand new HiFi Apple Music tier as soon as Tuesday, May 18, new warnings within the music streaming services app on Android have confirmed that lossless audio is in the works.As reported by 9to5Google, the ‌Apple Music‌ beta for Android has multiple warnings within the app that inform users that streaming audio at lossless, another term often used for high-fidelity streaming, will consume more data and bandwidth.Lossless audio files preser
  
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• Cicada chasers: Meet the citizen scientists mapping the bugs of Brood X - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:35
  
  To find these cicada superfans, follow the insects' boisterous mating calls. It's "never-ending amazement."
  
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• U.S. Senator: Pentagon conducting warrantless surveillance on American citizens

  14-05-2021 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Pentagon is carrying out warrantless surveillance of Americans, according to a new letter written by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and…
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• Pokemon trading cards removed from Target, Walmart shelves - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:27
  
  You can't catch 'em all in these stores.
  
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• Deals: Save Up to 70% on Apple Accessories During Nomad's Latest Outlet Sale

  14-05-2021 20:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Nomad's latest Outlet Sale is offering steep markdowns on a variety of Apple accessories, including AirPods cases, USB accessories, Apple Watch straps, and iPhone cases. Given the increased discounts, all items in this event are final sale and can't be returned.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Nomad. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Nomad's sale is taking up to 70 percent off these accessories, and also in
  
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• Swamp Motel's escape room/scavenger hunt mashup is the most fun I've had in a year - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:15
  
  Bored by Netflix? Done with Zoom quizzes? Try these immersive theatrical mysteries instead.
  
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• FDA Says Risk of MagSafe Interference With Pacemakers is Low

  14-05-2021 20:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier this year, three doctors in Michigan found that iPhone 12 models can "potentially inhibit lifesaving therapy in a patient" due to the MagSafe system causing magnetic interference with implantable medical devices, like pacemakers.
  Following its own testing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week announced that while certain newer cell phones, smart watches, and other electronics with magnets may temporarily affect the normal operation of implanted medical devices, such as pacemak
  
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• Ghost forest 'tree farts' are releasing greenhouse gases, scientists say - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:07
  
  "Even the smallest fart counts," said North Carolina State University researcher Melinda Martinez.
  
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• Rivalry Between Apple and Microsoft Heating Up Again Over Augmented Reality, Gaming, and More

  14-05-2021 20:04 via macrumors.com
  
  The iconic and industry-classic rivalry between Apple and Microsoft, which has arguably seen a slowdown in recent years, is poised to begin heating up as both companies target the future of augmented reality and renewed competition in the PC industry, according to an analysis from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Both Apple and Microsoft have strong ambitions for the future of augmented reality. Apple so far has committed to the AR space by offering developers tools and frameworks, such as ARKit, that e
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple-Themed T-Shirt From Throwboy

  14-05-2021 20:00 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Throwboy to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Apple-themed t-shirt. In addition to pillows and blankets that look like classic Apple products, Throwboy also has a whole range of t-shirts with designs that will be immediately recognizable by Apple fans.
  There's a 9:41 shirt, which is the exact time that Steve Jobs first unveiled the iPhone, plus a "Think Different (again)" shirt, and a 1984 design, with mouse pointer and iconic Apple typefac
  
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• Apple Music for Android 3.6 prepares for lossless audio streaming

  14-05-2021 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this month, our colleagues at 9to5Mac reported that Apple Music would be gaining “HiFi” streaming options, possibly with iOS 14.6. Today, we find that the Apple Music app for Android is also working toward lossless audio streaming.more…
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• Review: Volkswagen's ID.4 EV Features Wireless CarPlay and a Gorgeous Infotainment System

  14-05-2021 19:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Amid surging interest in electric cars, Volkswagen recently made a splash with the ID.4, its fully electric small SUV that has gone with a futuristic and minimalistic interior that relies on its massive main infotainment screen to handle a wide array of vehicle functions.
  The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 was launched in a special 1st Edition trim with special badging and other details, and while this was the trim I had on my test vehicle, it has sold out for general customers. VW is currently taking res
  
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• Concept: How Apple could expand iPhone customization beyond widgets with iOS 15

  14-05-2021 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  iOS 14 saw the introduction of Home Screen widgets on the iPhone, and that alone was expected to cause a tsunami of creative customization on the platform. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. Even though it’s been possible for a few years now, regular consumers discovered that they could create custom icons using the Shortcuts app. We saw an explosion of custom icon packs, widget designer apps, and tutorials on how to make your iPhone look a very specific way. If Apple wants to lean
  
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• Thunderbolt adapter guide: How to connect an iPhone, display, hard drive, and more to a MacBook or iMac

  14-05-2021 19:14 via macworld.com
  
  A new MacBook Pro comes with two or four external ports, depending on the model you pick. A new MacBook Air has a pair of ports. But those MacBook ports are only of one type: Thunderbolt, which is compatible with USB-C. A 24-inch iMac comes with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports; some models also include two USB-C ports. You probably have devices that use USB-A, Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, DisplayPort, HDMI, or something else. How do you connect these devices? With an adapter.If you’re plannin
  
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• Instagram will soon let users post from its website as it continues to ignore the iPad

  14-05-2021 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Instagram users can already access it from a computer or even iPad through the desktop website, but there’s no option to upload photos, videos, or even stories. However, this is expected to change soon, as the company is now working on an update to its website that will allow users to create posts from there.more…
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• Chrysler and Dodge get 10 years to show their worth - Roadshow

  14-05-2021 18:34
  
  Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said every brand deserves a shot, but they have to shape up with the investments provided.
  
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• Apple’s 5G modem expected to launch in 2023 at the earliest

  14-05-2021 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TF International Securities' analyst Ming-Chi Kuo pegs Apple’s 5G iPhone modem launch to happen in 2023, most likely in the latter half…
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• How good is Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX? I tested it out - CNET

  14-05-2021 18:30
  
  I signed up to be a Starlink beta tester and put it through its paces to see if it could cope with playing games, streaming video and what the uptime was like.
  
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• FDA investigates MagSafe and iPhone 12 pacemaker interference, says patient risk is low

  14-05-2021 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this year, a study from the Heart Rhythm Journal indicated that the iPhone 12’s MagSafe technology could deactivate pacemakers in certain situations. Apple addressed these concerns in a support document, and now, the US Food and Drug Administration has issued its own update on the matter.more…
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