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• US mask mandate for public transit will be extended through Jan. 18 - CNET

  17-08-2021 23:54
  
  The current TSA mask mandate for travelers lasts through Sept. 13.
  
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• The Taliban have nearly 900K Twitter followers as they 'fish for legitimacy' - CNET

  17-08-2021 23:54
  
  Social media didn't exist when the Taliban last held power. The group has quickly learned how to use it.
  
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• Apple releases firmware update for 2nd-gen Siri Remote

  17-08-2021 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released a new firmware update for the Siri Remote designed for the new Apple TV 4K and ‌Apple TV‌ HD models…
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• Apple seeds watchOS 8 beta 6 to all developers

  17-08-2021 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Less than a week week after seeding watchOS 8 beta 5 to developers, Apple is releasing its sixth beta. Here’s everything new with the upcoming Apple Watch operating system.more…
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• 2 million government records exposed online in 'no-fly' watchlist, researcher says - CNET

  17-08-2021 23:35
  
  A security researcher says the massive trove of records included names, birthdates and passport details.
  
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• US mask mandate for public transit could be extended through Jan. 18, report says - CNET

  17-08-2021 23:33
  
  The current TSA mask mandate for travelers lasts through Sept. 13.
  
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• NASA rover marks nine years on Mars with glorious 360-degree panorama - CNET

  17-08-2021 23:26
  
  Check out the knobbly rocks and rounded hills that dot the Martian landscape in Curiosity's gorgeous view of its home on the side of a mountain.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S22 rumors: Release date, price, camera specs and more - CNET

  17-08-2021 23:18
  
  Although the Galaxy S22 could get some major camera upgrades, the latest buzz says Samsung's new smartphone could also have a smaller battery and display.
  
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• Apple appeals lawsuit against Corellium, after Corellium announces initiative to verify Apple’s CSAM scanning

  17-08-2021 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After security research firm Corellium this week announced it is launching a new initiative that will "support independent public research…
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• Google hopes Pixel 5A, a midtier 5G phone, will lift sales despite limited availability - CNET

  17-08-2021 22:43
  
  Global supply chain issues crimped a larger rollout.
  
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• Scientists discover a 'break' in one of the Milky Way's arms - CNET

  17-08-2021 22:18
  
  NASA says it's "like a splinter poking out from a plank of wood."
  
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• 2022 Subaru WRX teases its manual transmission - Roadshow

  17-08-2021 22:11
  
  Confirmed: The performance sedan will still be available with three pedals and a stick.
  
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• Facebook reportedly shuts down Taliban accounts on WhatsApp - CNET

  17-08-2021 22:05
  
  A Taliban helpline for people to report looting and violence was blocked, reports the Financial Times.
  
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• Tweetbot 6.2 updated with new Timeline Widgets, support for multiple windows on iPad, more

  17-08-2021 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tweetbot launched version 6.2 of its Twitter client with some major improvements and new features, such as Timeline Widgets support.more…
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• Mercedes-Benz kills the V8 for 2022 models over reported supply chain woes - Roadshow

  17-08-2021 21:51
  
  Up to 17 vehicles Mercedes-Benz sells are part of the upheaval, and that includes AMG models.
  
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• Single COVID case prompts lockdown in New Zealand - CNET

  17-08-2021 21:50
  
  The case is likely from community spread, officials say, which the country hasn't had for months.
  
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• Twitter is testing a way to report misleading tweets - CNET

  17-08-2021 21:19
  
  Misinformation is still a big problem on social networks.
  
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• Google will not include a charger with the Pixel 6, following Apple and Samsung

  17-08-2021 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google’s next phone will be a stark departure in terms of specs, design, and cameras. We also learned today that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not include a USB-C charger in the box.more…
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• Star Wars Visions trailer flashes the show's next-level lightsaber action - CNET

  17-08-2021 21:03
  
  Star Wars goes back to its Disney Plus samurai roots on on Sept. 22.
  
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• How the Taliban is using Twitter to 'fish for legitimacy' as it reclaims Afghanistan - CNET

  17-08-2021 21:03
  
  Accounts suspected to belong to Taliban representatives reach nearly 900,000 followers on the social platform.
  
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• How the Taliban are using Twitter to 'fish for legitimacy' as they reclaim Afghanistan - CNET

  17-08-2021 21:03
  
  Accounts suspected to belong to Taliban representatives reach nearly 900,000 followers on the social platform.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Why it's so fun to take photos with Samsung's new foldable - CNET

  17-08-2021 20:48
  
  Samsung didn't upgrade the cameras, but the Galaxy Z Flip 3 offers a unique and wonderful experience for snapping a picture or recording a video.
  
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• Apple Watch Activity badges: Grab the National Parks badge on August 28

  17-08-2021 20:48 via macworld.com
  
  Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-roun
  
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• German parliament pens letter to Tim Cook with concerns over CSAM detection system

  17-08-2021 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since Apple presented the new CSAM scan feature to protect children, the announcement has generated a lot of concerns and controversies about users’ privacy. Now, the Digital Agenda committee chief of the German parliament wants Apple to reconsider its CSAM plans in a letter to Tim Cook.more…
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• Apple’s Carpool Karaoke series renewed for fifth season, now branded as an Apple TV+ original

  17-08-2021 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has renewed its long-running non-fiction original Carpool Karaoke: The Series for a fifth season. The show was one of Apple’s first forays into original content, before the TV+ division had been set up, alongside the quickly-cancelled Planet of the Apps.Up to now, the series has been branded as hailing from Apple Music video department and made available via the Apple Music and Apple TV apps. Starting with season five, it will now be branded as an Apple TV+ original series and appea
  
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• Apple scraps plan to resume in-store classes over COVID-19 fears

  17-08-2021 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will increase testing of employees and will delay rebooting in-store "Today at Apple" classes in the U.S. over COVID-19 fears …
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• iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: The biggest rumored differences between Apple's smartphones - CNET

  17-08-2021 20:35
  
  How will the iPhone 13 compare to the iPhone 12? Here's all the latest gossip about the iPhone 13's price and features, and how it could stack up against last year's Apple smartphone.
  
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• Apple rolls back the biggest iOS 15 Safari change with a new ‘Single Tab’ option

  17-08-2021 20:34 via macworld.com
  
  In iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, Apple has dramatically redesigned Safari for the first time in years. The iPhone gets the biggest changes, with a new tab bar at the bottom of the screen and a bunch of new gestures and touch targets. To say that the changes have been “controversial” would be an understatement, with our own Jason Snell calling it “a mess.”It looks like Apple is listening because it made big concessions to its vision in iOS 15 beta 6. The floating
  
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• Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge scheduled for August 28 to celebrate national parks

  17-08-2021 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has set its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for August 28 to “appreciate the beauty of national parks all over the world.” Apple Watch users can earn the achievement by completing a hike, walk, wheelchair workout, or run at least one mile.more…
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• Google launches Pixel 5a competitor to iPhone SE with 5G, metal body, big battery, more

  17-08-2021 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ahead of the high-end Pixel 6 and 6 Pro launching this fall, Google today launched its latest entry-level smartphone with the Pixel 5a with 5G. The new iPhone SE competitor brings an all-metal body, high-capacity battery, headphone jack, and more alongside the next-gen cellular connectivity.more…
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• Ford Bronco Riptide concept shows us SUV's beachy side - Roadshow

  17-08-2021 20:09
  
  For those wanting a Bronco beach day, the Riptide project vehicle is just the solution.
  
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• Google Pixel 5A review: Snappy performance, familiar design - CNET

  17-08-2021 19:58
  
  Google's newest Pixel phone is solid and affordable at $449. Here's what we think so far.
  
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• Ikea now offers a clean energy subscription service in Sweden - CNET

  17-08-2021 19:55
  
  Customers with Ikea solar panels will also now be able to track usage and sell back excess energy.
  
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• Get 20% off an entire year of NordVPN and protect your online activity for only $59 - CNET

  17-08-2021 19:51
  
  For a little under $5 a month, you'll get access to a high-speed VPN with servers in over 60 different countries.
  
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• PS5 restock tracker: How to buy a PlayStation 5 from PlayStation Direct, GameStop and more - CNET

  17-08-2021 19:37
  
  Need to find a PS5? We have tips on how to get one this week.
  
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• iOS 15: Beta 6 is released with Safari changes, SharePlay removal

  17-08-2021 19:37 via macworld.com
  
  Update 08/17/21: iOS 15 Beta 6 has been released to developers. The public beta typically follows within a day.
  Every year, Apple releases major updates for its iPhone and iPad operating systems in the fall. For months before that, it releases beta test versions for developers and the public. They’re often incomplete and buggy, but it can be exciting to try out everything before it gets pushed out to a billion devices in the fall. We highly recommend you do not run this beta on a cri
  
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• macOS Monterey: SharePlay will not be available at initial release

  17-08-2021 19:30 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has unveiled macOS 12 Monterey, the first major update to macOS since the big shift in macOS 11 Big Sur. There are a bunch of new features and we’ll cover everything you need to know about the update before it arrives in the fall: the top features, system requirements, availability and more. Let’s start with the key features.Updated 8/17/21 with news that SharePlay will not be available in the initial Monterey release.macOS Monterey: Universal ControlApple users often switch b
  
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• Apple says SharePlay won’t be included in the initial iOS 15 release this fall

  17-08-2021 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has made the decision to delay the launch of its new SharePlay feature in iOS 15. The new feature will be available in a later update to iOS 15, Apple says, and will not be included in the initial public release of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey. more…
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• Grab a 512GB M1 Mac mini for the lowest price ever

  17-08-2021 19:22 via macworld.com
  
  We’re expecting Apple to release a new Mac mini sometime soon, but if you need one right now, this Amazon deal is really hard to pass up. The 521GB M1 Mac mini is down to $749 today when a $120 coupon is applied at checkout, knocking $150 off the MSRP and bringing it down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen.The M1 Mac mini is basically a 24-inch iMac without a display. It’s powered by Apple’s newest silicon and has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, along with a pair of Th
  
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• iOS 15 beta 6 redesigns Safari yet again with new address bar on top

  17-08-2021 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has just released the sixth beta of iOS 15 for developers, and while we don’t know exactly what has changed with this update, the company has confirmed that iOS 15 beta 6 brings another redesign to Safari. This time, the company seems to have reversed some of the changes made to the iPhone version of Safari.more…
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• Google Pixel 6 phones won't come with a charger in the box - CNET

  17-08-2021 19:09
  
  The tech giant expects the new Pixel 5A to be the last to include an in-box charger.
  
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• iPhone 13 release date: Could Apple's new smartphone come this fall? - CNET

  17-08-2021 19:08
  
  Apple's new iPhone could make its grand entrance in September. Here's all the iPhone 13 release date gossip we've heard so far.
  
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• iOS 15 beta 6 and iPadOS 15 beta 6 now rolling out to developers

  17-08-2021 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One week after the release of the last betas, Apple continues the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta testing fun today. The company has released iOS 15 beta 6 and iPadOS 15 beta 6 to developers, and they are rolling out now via the Settings app on iPhone and iPad. more…
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• OnlyFans kicks off promotional push for a nude-less app - CNET

  17-08-2021 18:55
  
  Angling to become a new kind of Patreon, the company infamous for nudes widens its audience funnel with free content that can pass app store muster.
  
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• Apple Card will lose its magnetic stripe, eventually

  17-08-2021 18:51 via macworld.com
  
  Eventually, one day, your fancy physical titanium Apple Card will no longer have a magnetic stripe. If you’re familiar with the headache of putting it through the wrong way the first time since the Apple Card’s stripe is on the back top while other cards always have it on the back bottom, you’ll be happy about this.In a blog post, Mastercard laid out its plans to get rid of the magnetic stripe on credit cards over the coming years. It’s not exactly a rapid transition&mda
  
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• Best Lenovo laptop deals: Discounted ThinkPads, Yogas, Legions and more - CNET

  17-08-2021 18:46
  
  Lenovo laptops and two-in-one convertibles with the latest AMD and Intel silicon are on sale right now.
  
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• Apple relying on frequent COVID testing for employees, no vaccine requirement yet

  17-08-2021 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As part of Apple’s effort to fully reopen offices, the company will rely on testing employees for COVID-19 multiple times per week, Bloomberg reports. The decision to use COVID testing as a tool for in-person work environments runs in contrast to other tech companies including Google and Facebook.more…
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• Google Pixel 5A review: Its 5G support is... complicated - CNET

  17-08-2021 18:30
  
  Google's newest Pixel phone is solid and affordable at $449. Here's what we think so far.
  
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• Scuf wireless game controller for Xbox Series X may fix the sticks - CNET

  17-08-2021 18:29
  
  The company's new Instinct and Instinct Pro are the "first wireless performance controllers" for the new Xbox consoles and sport more streamlined designs.
  
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• Woman handcuffed at gunpoint saved by her Apple Watch

  17-08-2021 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 31-year-old man is accused of holding a young woman captive. However, the victim cleverly contacted her mother using her Apple Watch …
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