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• Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha test starts today for some PS5, PS4 users - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:57
  
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• Apple launches new iPhone 12 service program for ‘no-sound issues’

  27-08-2021 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today has launched a new service program for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro users who are facing issues with their device’s speakers. Apple says that the affected devices “may experience sound issues due to a component that might fail on the receiver module.” This marks the first service program for the iPhone 12 lineup. more…
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• Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha starts today for PS5, PS4 - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:36
  
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• What's New With the Health App in iOS 15: Data Sharing, Lab Result Improvements, COVID Vaccine Records and More

  27-08-2021 23:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple made some notable improvements to the Health app in iOS 15, primarily focused on helping iPhone users care for elderly parents and others who might need additional medical oversight and help.
  There are extensive sharing features that let users keep an eye on the health data of a loved one, plus bonus features like walking steadiness metrics and improvements to how lab results are presented. This guide highlights all of the new additions in the ‌iOS 15‌ Health app.
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• Amazon teams up with Affirm to offer flexible payment option - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:08
  
  The feature is currently being tested with a select group of Amazon customers.
  
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• Peloton under investigation over treadmill injuries - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:02
  
  Federal agencies want some answers.
  
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• Spotify says Apple’s App Store settlement is not enough

  27-08-2021 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Swedish music streaming platform Spotify said on Friday that Apple’s App Store settlement does not address the…
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 344: Steve Jobs legacy, Apple Watch design changes, TestFlight on Mac

  27-08-2021 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week on Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin take a retrospective tone this week, remembering the short-lived Cards app, the passing of Steve Jobs on the tenth anniversary of his retirement as CEO, all the incredible new features in iOS 15 beta 7, and the not-so-great-deal that is the Apple News Partner Program.
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• Twitter Spaces adds ability for some hosts to create ticketed gatherings - CNET

  27-08-2021 22:49
  
  The new capability is now available on iOS.
  
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• Chicago sues DoorDash and Grubhub for alleged shady business practices - CNET

  27-08-2021 22:25
  
  City officials accuse the food-delivery apps of swiping cash from restaurants and their customers.
  
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• App Store settlement is another win for Apple

  27-08-2021 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple on Thursday announced settlement consisting of a number of changes coming to the App Store that, pending court approval, will…
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• T-Mobile CEO Apologizes for Data Breach, Shares Info on Future Security Plans

  27-08-2021 22:03 via macrumors.com
  
  T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert today penned a letter to T-Mobile customers apologizing for the recent data breach that impacted more than 50 million current, former, and prospective T-Mobile users.
  Data that included names, phone numbers, addresses, birth dates, social security numbers, driver's license and ID info, IMEI numbers, and IMSI numbers was stolen and has been offered for sale."We didn't live up to the expectations we have for ourselves to protect our customers," wrote Sievert. "Knowing tha
  
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• Cobra Kai season 5 confirmed by Netflix before season 4 even enters the dojo - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:54
  
  The Karate Kid sequel continues the fight in not but two upcoming seasons.
  
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• Climate change's effect on ocean surfaces could force marine life to 'adapt or die' - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:54
  
  Current levels of carbon emissions could lead to nearly all ocean surface climates disappearing in 80 years, according to a new study.
  
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• Apple Expands Efforts to Vaccinate Employees, But Doesn't Mandate Vaccines

  27-08-2021 21:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is further pushing its employees in the United States to get vaccinated now that the Food and Drug Administration has officially approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, reports Bloomberg.
  Apple has launched a new internal web page, sent out an employee memo, and is holding internal talks as part of its vaccination campaign."Apple is asking everyone who has access to the vaccine and is able to get vaccinated to do so as soon as you can," the company said in the memo, which was sent to staff T
  
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• Female hummingbirds dressed in male plumage get harassed less - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:41
  
  "They avoid the bullies by looking like them."
  
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• Pokemon Go getting mythical Hoopa for first time in its next season - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:34
  
  The mythical Pokemon arrives in Pokemon Go as part of the game's Season of Mischief, which kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
  
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• Google Channels Jony Ive in Ad Promoting Pixel 5a Headphone Jack

  27-08-2021 21:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today shared a new Pixel 5a ad that's meant to parody some of the product intro videos that former Apple design chief Jony Ive used to make to highlight new iPhone features.
  In the video, Google spends a full two minutes describing the design of the Pixel 5a's headphone jack in exaggeratory language, and as noted by CNET, there are even two moments where the video uses Ive's British pronunciation of aluminum. From the video description:Calling this perfectly-symmetrical, technological mar
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 25 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:15
  
  The Courier, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is streaming now.
  
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• Apple urges, but doesn’t mandate, all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine

  27-08-2021 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is strengthening its push for employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but stops short of issuing a mandate …
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• Amazon Prime Video: 31 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:10
  
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• Google likes headphone jacks so much it parodied Jony Ive, but not enough to put one on the Pixel 6

  27-08-2021 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google ads for Pixel phones have been all over the place as of late, and the latest one about the 5a with 5G’s headphone jack parodies old Jony Ive product videos, but seemingly without realizing its own product history.more…
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• T-Mobile hack: Here's what you need to know about the massive data breach - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:07
  
  Last week's breach compromised the personal information of more than 50 million customers. Are you one?
  
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• Roundup: Here are the latest rumors on when to expect new AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

  27-08-2021 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With a successful AirPods line, it’s only natural for users to wonder when Apple will release a new generation of the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. Head below as we roundup the latest rumors on when expect a new version of each of these products…more…
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• Hulu: 10 of the best films to watch tonight - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:00
  
  John Cena crashes a wedding in a new Hulu original film that teaches the world about Vacation Friends.
  
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• Hands-on: ADAM elements OMNIA Q5 5-in-1 Wireless Charging Station [Video]

  27-08-2021 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today we get an early hands-on with the new ADAM elements OMNIA Q5 charging station. Now available to preorder, the Q5 is definitely a device to consider for those who want a reliable all-in-one charger for your Apple devices.more…
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• Roundup: Expand your Apple Health data with these smart blood pressure monitors [U]

  27-08-2021 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over the years, Apple has vastly expanded the Health app on iPhone with ways to track weight, fitness, and much more. Earlier this year, we broke down the best smart scales for syncing weight with iPhone. Another measurement that can integrate with Apple’s Health app is blood pressure. Here are some of the current options on the market for syncing blood pressure with the Health app on your iPhone.more…
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• Committee investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot seeks records from social networks - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:43
  
  House lawmakers want answers from Facebook, Google, Twitter and other tech companies.
  
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• Yahoo Mail brings its iPad app to M1-powered Macs with latest update

  27-08-2021 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yahoo is out with its latest update for its Mail app for iPhone and iPad this week and the release brings the handy addition of M1 Mac support for a seamless and speedy experience.more…
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• Asphalt 8: Airborne, Baldo and DoDonPachi Resurrection HD are now available on Apple Arcade - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:37
  
  Whether you're in the mood for a Studio Ghibli-Zelda mash up, racing or classic shooter, Apple Arcade's got you covered this weekend.
  
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• Vote now in the USA Mullet Championships: They're a big hairy deal - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:32
  
  Business in the front, party in the back. Tennessee Top Hat, Texas Tailgate. Hockey hair. Camaro hair. You know the look, now help pick the ultimate mullet.
  
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• Drastic changes to ocean surfaces could force marine life to 'adapt or die' - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:26
  
  The climate crisis could see almost all ocean surface climates disappear in 80 years, according to a new study.
  
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• Apple urges all employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but stops short of mandate

  27-08-2021 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech has received official approval from the FDA in the US, Apple is ramping up its efforts to encourage employees to get vaccinated. Apple is still, however, stopping short of mandating vaccines, something that other tech companies like Google and Facebook have already done. more…
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• What to Expect From the Apple Watch Series 7

  27-08-2021 20:12 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple in just a few weeks is expected to release the Apple Watch Series 7 alongside new iPhone 13 models, and it's looking like this could be one of the most exciting design updates we've had to the Apple Watch in a few years.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  We're not expecting new health features this year, and if there are new health sensors, Apple has kept them under wraps, but multiple rumors have indicated that the Apple Watch Series 7 is getting a new design.The
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone, iPod, or Mac Pillow From Throwboy

  27-08-2021 20:07 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've once again teamed up with Throwboy to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of Throwboy's pillows, which are modeled after classic Apple products and make fun decorations for Apple enthusiasts.
  Throwboy's pillows are plush, squeezable versions of Apple products like the original iPhone, first iPod, Classic Macintosh, iMac G3, and more. Pillows are priced at $30 to $40, and the main Iconic collection features designs modeled after five of the most notable App
  
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• #AppleToo has amassed nearly 500 stories of Apple workplace issues

  27-08-2021 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A group of Apple employees organizing themselves under the #AppleToo moniker says they've has collected almost 500 stories from…
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• Best smart locks for 2021: August, Yale, Schlage and more - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:00
  
  Ready to ditch your keys? These smart locks make it easy to bring your door online and manage it from anywhere.
  
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• Google's new Pixel 5A ad spoofs Apple with humorous ode to the headphone jack - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:44
  
  Pixel's launch video parodies ex-Apple designer Jony Ive's pronunciation of aluminum.
  
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• 2021 Jeep Wrangler now comes in pink -- seriously - Roadshow

  27-08-2021 19:43
  
  It's actually called "Tuscadero," but it's definitely pink.
  
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• iPhone 13 cost: Now it sounds like Apple might raise the price after all - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:40
  
  The latest buzz says Apple's new iPhone may get a price hike to compensate for the increased price of chip production.
  
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• ‘#AppleToo’ organizers say they have heard nearly 500 stories of workplace issues so far

  27-08-2021 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this week, a group of Apple employees announced that they were organizing under the hashtag #AppleToo to collect stories from workers at all levels of the company in regards to workplace issues. Now, #AppleToo organizers say they have already collected almost 500 stories of such issues, and they plan to go public starting on Monday.more…
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• Belkin launches new MagSafe iPhone 12 car mount with streamlined design

  27-08-2021 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, Belkin is expanding its stable of MagSafe-compatible accessories with a new in-car offering. Delivering a more streamlined model of versions we’ve seen in the past, the new MagSafe Car Vent Mount arrives with the same iPhone 12 focus and an integrated cable holder. Head below for all of the details. more…
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• Best cash-back credit cards for September 2021 - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:30
  
  Earn more rewards and credit every time you spend.
  
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• Pokemon Go September Community Day: Oshawott, event moves, and start time - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:00
  
  Here's everything you need to know about Pokemon Go's September Community Day event.
  
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• Microsoft stands firm on its Windows 11 device requirements, with one caveat - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:00
  
  Despite complaints, Microsoft will maintain the minimum system requirements it set out for Windows 11, including TPM 2.0. But there is one workaround.
  
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• Microsoft stands firm on its Windows 11 device requirements - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:00
  
  Despite complaints, Microsoft will maintain the minimum system requirements it set out for Windows 11, including TPM 2.0. Here's what to know.
  
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• The car industry's chip shortage is far from over - Roadshow

  27-08-2021 18:49
  
  A major Japanese supplier said it won't be able to fill a backlog of orders anytime soon, citing ongoing bottlenecks in its own supply chain.
  
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• NASA rover's first Mars rock sample crumbled, so it's eyeing a better one to drill - CNET

  27-08-2021 18:48
  
  Hopefully this one's way more sturdy.
  
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• Apple Arcade FAQ: Baldo and Asphalt 8: Airborne+ are available today

  27-08-2021 18:29 via macworld.com
  
  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Live. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated 08/27/21: Two new games launch on Apple Arcade today. Baldo in an original open-world adventure game, and Asphalt 8: Airborne+ is a re-release of the App Store game with no in-app purchases.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV tha
  
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• Peloton drops Bike price by $400 following Q4 earnings miss

  27-08-2021 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peloton today reported its earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021, showing slowing growth and a wider-than-expected loss. In conjunction with the earnings announcement, however, Peloton also revealed that it will cut the price of the original Peloton Bike by $400. more…
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