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• Apple Now Selling Refurbished 2020 iPad Pro Models Starting at $609

  09-08-2021 23:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today began offering refurbished versions of the second-generation 11-inch iPad Pro and fourth-generation 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ models that were originally released in March 2020.
  Pricing starts at $609 for the 11-inch iPad Pro models, which Apple says is a savings of $90. Pricing on the 12.9-inch models starts at $749, a $200 discount.The 2020 ‌iPad Pro‌ models preceeded the M1 ‌iPad Pro‌ models and introduced new camera technology with an included LiDAR Scann
  
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• Samsung Unpacked: Last chance to reserve Samsung's next big devices early - CNET

  09-08-2021 23:24
  
  Want to get your hands on Samsung's new foldables and more? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Substack expands into comics with projects from Scott Snyder, Molly Knox Ostertag - CNET

  09-08-2021 23:23
  
  The service steps away from newsletters by giving creative freedom and "Substack Pro" packages to comics creators.
  
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• Apple reportedly in talks with South Korean manufacturers for Apple Car

  09-08-2021 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple continues taking steps toward the EV business, makinge contact with multiple South Korean manufacturers regarding "Apple Car," an…
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• iPhone 13 rumors: The latest buzz on Apple's 2021 iPhone (you don't want to miss it) - CNET

  09-08-2021 22:26
  
  Here's all the hot gossip we know so far about the new iPhone's possible release date, features upgrades, color options, camera specs and more.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Save $200 on M1 MacBook Air, $250 on M1 MacBook Pro and $300 on Lenovo Yoga 9i - CNET

  09-08-2021 22:06
  
  Best Buy is offering big discounts on the new M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Plus, you can save $300 on the sleek MSI Prestige 14 on Amazon.
  
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• Apple, iPhones, photos and child safety: What's happening and should you be concerned? - CNET

  09-08-2021 22:05
  
  The tech giant's built new systems to fight child exploitation and abuse, but security advocates worry it could erode our privacy. Here's why.
  
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• iPhone 13 rumors: Could Apple's 2021 flagship debut next month? - CNET

  09-08-2021 21:56
  
  We don't have an official release date for the iPhone 13 yet. But, the latest leaks say Apple's new iPhone could be coming in a few new snazzy color like pink, matte black and "Sunset Gold."
  
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• World's rarest rabbit rescued after being spotted on Facebook - CNET

  09-08-2021 21:53
  
  The Sumatran striped rabbit is almost never seen, so the creature didn't go unnoticed when it hopped on to social media.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck delay confirmed, now coming in 2022 - Roadshow

  09-08-2021 21:15
  
  It shouldn't come as a shock: The company was quickly running out of time to get production up and running.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 25 best films to see this week - CNET

  09-08-2021 21:10
  
  Here are this week's highlights.
  
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• Apple orders new drama series ‘Bad Monkey,’ starring Vince Vaughn

  09-08-2021 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced “Bad Monkey,” a new 10-episode drama from Bill Lawrence (“Ted Lasso”) that will star Vince Vaughn as…
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• Netflix: 40 of the best movies to see this week - CNET

  09-08-2021 21:05
  
  A thriller starring John David Washington and Alicia Vikander lands this week.
  
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• Netflix: The 50 best TV series to stream this week - CNET

  09-08-2021 21:00
  
  A couple of revenge-fueled tales arrive on Netflix this week.
  
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• Thank you, Tokyo Olympics, for bringing us the 'beast mode' we all needed - CNET

  09-08-2021 20:49
  
  Many wanted the Tokyo Olympics cancelled, but in the end, they were incredible.
  
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• When will Apple release iOS 15 to the public?

  09-08-2021 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple took the wraps off iOS 15 at WWDC in June with beta testing happening since then for developers and the public. With September right around the corner, the official release for the latest iPhone software is close and comes with an all-new Safari, Focus mode, FaceTime SharePlay, Live Text, redesigned Notifications, Background Sounds, and more. Let’s look at answering the question “when does iOS 15 come out?”more…
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• The Tokyo Olympics are over, but they were exactly what we needed - CNET

  09-08-2021 20:44
  
  Many wanted the Tokyo Olympics cancelled, but in the end, they were incredible.
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: ‘Bad Monkey’ starring Vince Vaughn, produced by Bill Lawrence

  09-08-2021 20:30 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
  
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• Exclusive Apple Arcade game ‘Fantasian’ sets part two release date

  09-08-2021 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In March, the game community got excited about Final Fantasy’s creator last game ‘Fantasian,’ an exclusive story coming to Apple Arcade. It launched in April, and now, Hironobu Sakaguchi announced that part two is ready to be released.more…
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• Mortgage rates on Aug. 9, 2021: Rates increase - CNET

  09-08-2021 20:22
  
  Several major mortgage rates increased today. Find out what this could mean for you if you're shopping for a home loan.
  
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• Pentagon will require COVID-19 vaccine for US military by Sept. 15 - CNET

  09-08-2021 20:05
  
  Or sooner if a vaccine gets full approval from the FDA.
  
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• Britney Spears, 39, just got first iPad, calls it a 'groundbreaking day' - CNET

  09-08-2021 20:05
  
  "My life is changing" as a result of the purchase, the delighted singer says in an Instagram video.
  
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• Amazon sellers beg and bribe customers to delete negative reviews, report says - CNET

  09-08-2021 20:00
  
  Some sellers reportedly offered refunds worth more than the original product if a customer deleted or revised a bad review.
  
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• Apple Support app for iOS adds paired AirPods to your list of devices

  09-08-2021 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple Support app just got a new update with version 4.3, adding paired AirPods to the list of your owned devices.more…
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• Lamborghini's new hybrid Countach is coming to Pebble Beach -- yes, really - Roadshow

  09-08-2021 19:28
  
  The limited-run retro model celebrates the Countach's 50th anniversary.
  
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• Apple’s event calendar: iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 in September

  09-08-2021 19:27 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 08/09/21: We don’t expect any Apple events until September, when Apple will likely unveil the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7.Apple doesn’t often participate in big industry-wide events like CES or E3. The most valuable company in the world holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals out to a theater to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these “Special Events,
  
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• Apple orders drama series ‘Bad Monkey’ starring Vince Vaughn, written by Ted Lasso executive producer Bill Lawrence

  09-08-2021 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  The comedy Ted Lasso has been Apple TV+‘s biggest hit to date, and the streaming service is keeping executive Bill Lawrence in the family with his next project — a drama series — receiving an official series order today.
  ‘Bad Monkey’ is written and executive produced by Bill Lawrence, and stars Vince Vaughn in the lead role. The series is based off of the 2013 novel of the same name.more…
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• Roku to release 23 more Quibi shows on Aug. 13 - CNET

  09-08-2021 19:24
  
  More Quibi shows, now called Roku Originals, are coming to the Roku Channel for free on Aug. 13.
  
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• Apple call center workers face pressure to accept home surveillance, cameras to monitor work performance

  09-08-2021 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple call center workers are being pressured to sign a contract that lets their employer install surveillance cameras in their homes to…
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• Apple confirms CSAM detection only applies to photos, defends its method against other solutions

  09-08-2021 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple continues to offer clarity around the CSAM (child sexual abuse material) detection feature it announced last week. In addition to a detailed frequently asked questions document published earlier today, Apple also now confirmed that CSAM detection only applies to photos stored in iCloud Photos, not videos.The company also continues to defend its implementation of CSAM detection as more privacy-friendly and privacy-preserving than other companies.more…
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• The new 2021 Echo Show 5 and Show 8 models are now $30 off - CNET

  09-08-2021 18:54
  
  This is the biggest discount so far on Amazon's newest smart displays.
  
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• NASA recruits explorers for yearlong simulated Mars mission on Earth - CNET

  09-08-2021 18:54
  
  Want to experience life on Mars without all that pesky space travel? Here's your chance.
  
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• Samsung heir to be released from prison on parole, report says - CNET

  09-08-2021 18:34
  
  Jay Y. Lee, who had been the de facto head of Samsung, was serving time for charges related bribery.
  
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• Galaxy S22 rumors: Samsung's got some big camera upgrades planned - CNET

  09-08-2021 18:33
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S22 could feature an updated camera with a 50-megapixel RGBW sensor. Here's all the gossip we've heard so far about the next Galaxy phone's release date and specs.
  
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• iPhone Flip rumors: Apple's foldable iPhone showed off in new concept art - CNET

  09-08-2021 18:24
  
  We might not see Apple's foldable phone, which could be called the iPhone Flip, for another two to three years.
  
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• Nine Perfect Strangers: Hulu show about self-improvement could use improving - CNET

  09-08-2021 18:00
  
  It has a built-in fan base and an all-star cast that includes Nicole Kidman, but Nine Perfect Strangers is surprisingly disappointing.
  
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• Might the Chevy Equinox go electric? Patent application image suggests so - Roadshow

  09-08-2021 17:55
  
  No doubt, this image looks like an EV version of the current Equinox, but it's not clear if this would be for China or North America.
  
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• Monday’s best deals: iPad Air $99 off, Beats Studio Buds fall to a new low at $130, more

  09-08-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new week is now under way and headlined by a collection of discounts from Apple and beyond. Leading the way is a new all-time low on the Beats Studio Buds at $130, alongside a $99 price cut on the latest iPad Air. That’s alongside a collection of Anker iPhone essentials from $8. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Twitter AI bias contest shows beauty filters hoodwink the algorithm - CNET

  09-08-2021 17:51
  
  The service's algorithm for cropping photos favors people with slimmer, younger faces and lighter skin.
  
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• Apple developing iOS 14.8 update even as iOS 15 release nears

  09-08-2021 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple released iOS 14.7 to the public last month, and iOS 15 is on track to be released sometime in September. Nonetheless, Apple also appears to be planning iOS 14.8 for release soon, though it’s unclear what new features could be included…more…
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• Apple engineers lack optimism for Apple TV hardware

  09-08-2021 17:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple TV box has lost its purpose as content moves to more devices and Apple engineers lack optimism for Apple TV hardware…
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• Apple puts out six-page FAQ on child-abuse photo scanning tech - CNET

  09-08-2021 17:18
  
  The company is responding to privacy concerns over an upcoming feature.
  
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• NASA puzzles over Mars mystery of missing rover rock sample - CNET

  09-08-2021 17:15
  
  The Perseverance rover's sampling operation went as expected, but the tube seems to be empty.
  
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• Twitter highlights the most tweeted events from the Tokyo Olympics - CNET

  09-08-2021 16:49
  
  Social media loved 13-year-old Rayssa Leal of Brazil winning silver in women's street skateboarding.
  
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• Twitter highlights the most tweeted events from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - CNET

  09-08-2021 16:49
  
  Social media loved 13-year-old Rayssa Leal winning silver in women's street skateboarding for Brazil.
  
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• The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf reveals Witcher history we've never seen before - CNET

  09-08-2021 16:42
  
  Netflix's new animated Witcher series explores a time before Geralt.
  
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• Volkswagen Taos stop sale issued for AWD models - Roadshow

  09-08-2021 16:40
  
  Owners reported the engines shut down without notice when coming to a stop.
  
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• What does 'refurbished' mean when shopping for Alexa devices? - CNET

  09-08-2021 16:35
  
  Amazon's Certified Refurbished storefront sells Echo speakers and other Amazon devices at steep discounts, but can you trust the quality? In a word, yes.
  
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• Facebook makes it easier to quit Facebook with expanded ‘Transfer Your Information’ tool

  09-08-2021 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook announced today that it’s updating the “Transfer Your Information” tool to provide people with choice and control over their data.more…
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• The best home COVID-19 tests - CNET

  09-08-2021 16:30
  
  These are the best PCR and rapid antigen coronavirus tests you can take at home.
  
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