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• Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram go down for hours in widespread outage - CNET

  04-10-2021 23:43
  
  The outage has elicited both frustration and delight.
  
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• Apple is paving the way for even greater Apple Watch independence from iPhone

  04-10-2021 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is making several changes both in watchOS 8 and with Apple Watch Series 7 that paves the way for even greater Apple Watch independence…
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• Tested: Nomad’s iPhone 13 MagSafe cases continue to be the best leather covers around

  04-10-2021 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nomad’s new leather MagSafe cases dropped right after we saw the iPhone 13 hit the scene and are now shipping to those who have picked up Apple’s latest. If you’re still searching for that perfect everyday driver case, we’ve gone hands-on to see if Nomad’s new collection of iPhone 13 MagSafe cases continue to be the best leather option out there. Head below for all of the details in our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review. more…
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• WhatsApp has been down for hours; here are the best alternatives for iOS

  04-10-2021 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As we’ve covered extensively here at 9to5Mac, Facebook’s suite of applications has been down for hours: Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. If you’re looking for an alternative to WhatsApp for cross-platform encrypted communication, head below for the top choices. more…
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• Apple stops signing iOS 14.8 for some devices, blocking downgrades from iOS 15 [U]

  04-10-2021 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today stopped signing iOS 14.8, which is currently the latest version of iOS 14 available to users. That means users who have updated their devices to iOS 15, iOS 15.0.1, or iOS 15.1 beta can no longer downgrade to iOS 14.8.more…
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• William Shatner to rocket to edge of space with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin - CNET

  04-10-2021 23:02
  
  Captain Kirk won't be zipping between planets like on Star Trek, but he'll reach suborbital space.
  
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• Facebook whistleblower to testify before Congress: How to watch - CNET

  04-10-2021 23:02
  
  Former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen has accused the company of choosing its own interests over what's good for the public.
  
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• You can get a free DC x Palm NFT tomorrow. What to know about the digital tokens now - CNET

  04-10-2021 23:00
  
  DC fans can get a rare Batman NFT for free. But what are NFTs? We'll explain.
  
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• Hubble telescope captures galaxies locked in 'a dangerous dance' - CNET

  04-10-2021 22:48
  
  The two galaxies could spend hundreds of millions of years slowly smooshing together.
  
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• Apple stock got bit on Monday

  04-10-2021 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple stock slid 2.46%, down $3.51, to fall below $140 at $139.14 at the close on Monday admin a bad day for the stock market in general…
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• Intel's Latest PC vs. Mac Ad Involves a 'Social Experiment' With Apple Fans

  04-10-2021 22:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Intel today shared a new ad titled Breaking the Spell: Social Experiment. In the four-minute video, Intel invites 12 supposed Apple fans to a focus group showcasing features of "upcoming devices" that were, in fact, PCs that are already on the market. The ad was spotted earlier by French website MacGeneration.
  The video starts out by saying that many Apple fans only care about Apple products, and Intel attempts to change that viewpoint. The supposed Apple fans are ushered into a room that looks
  
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• PSA: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp went down for 6+ hours; here’s why [U]

  04-10-2021 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: 5:55 p.m. ET: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger are slowly but surely coming back up after more than 6 hours of being down. Your mileage may vary for now, but the services are in the process of coming back to life.Update 4:30 p.m ET: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp have now been down for five hours. In the latest update, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer says that Facebook is “experiencing networking issues and teams are working as fast as possible to debug and
  
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• PSA: Apple Watch Series 7 will reportedly be limited in supply during pre-orders

  04-10-2021 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has finally confirmed that Apple Watch Series 7 will be available in stores on October 15, with pre-orders starting this Friday, October 8. However, if you’re planning to buy a new Apple Watch, be aware that availability may be really low due to limited supplies.more…
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• Netflix creates $5.4 million Chadwick Boseman scholarship at late actor's alma mater - CNET

  04-10-2021 22:23
  
  The four-year fine arts scholarship covers the full cost of Howard University's tuition.
  
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• New World surpasses 900,000 players to become one of Steam's most played games - CNET

  04-10-2021 22:18
  
  Not bad for a new MMORPG from Amazon.
  
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• Windows 11 review: Familiar but fresh - CNET

  04-10-2021 22:00
  
  A handful of new features keep Windows feeling fresh, but don't stress if you can't get the update on day one.
  
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• Acer Aspire Vero review: A 15-inch Windows 11 laptop that's good and green - CNET

  04-10-2021 22:00
  
  An attractive eco-friendly design and Windows 11 performance good enough to last you for years.
  
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• Remember Apple's AA Battery Charger? It'll Be a Vintage Product Soon

  04-10-2021 21:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today informed Apple Authorized Service Providers that it will be adding its AA battery charger and the third-generation Apple TV to its vintage products list on October 31, according to a memo obtained by MacRumors.
  Introduced in July 2010, the Apple Battery Charger was priced at $29 and included six rechargeable AA batteries for use with the original Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse for the Mac. Apple discontinued the charger around 2016 and the Magic accessories
  
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• A major price slice on this $15 set of Cuisinart knives (you save $25) - CNET

  04-10-2021 21:02
  
  Nab five sharp blades while they're on deep discount today.
  
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• Windows 11 is missing some key features ahead of its Oct. 5 release - CNET

  04-10-2021 21:00
  
  Microsoft's Windows 11 comes with some handy new features, but it's not the overhaul we hoped for. Here's what's missing.
  
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• GM's battle to end Ford's use of BlueCruise name comes to an end - Roadshow

  04-10-2021 20:52
  
  GM earlier this year sued Ford over the use of the BlueCruise name. Now, the two plan to settle the suit out of court.
  
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• Facebook asks court to dismiss FTC's amended antitrust complaint - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:48
  
  The social network is accused of engaging in illegal behavior to maintain monopoly power.
  
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• Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC reveal: Start time, how to watch and what to expect - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:45
  
  Nintendo is unveiling the final DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Oct. 5. Here's when and how to tune in.
  
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• MLB Playoffs 2021: How to watch Yankees vs. Red Sox, Cardinals vs. Dodgers Wild Card games - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:35
  
  Baseball's postseason is here. From the Wild Card round to the World Series, you can stream the games live without cable.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are down: Funniest memes and jokes - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:35
  
  Squid Game jokes become a popular theme for tweets poking fun at the triple-site outage.
  
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• Steve Jobs once threw a prototype iPhone across a room full of reporters

  04-10-2021 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Months before Apple's iPhone went on sale in June 2007, a little after Steve Jobs unveiled the "Jesus Phone" in January 2007, Apple's CEO…
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• These Fire TV Sticks hit their lowest prices of 2021 - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:20
  The Fire TV Stick and the Fire TV Stick 4K offer Alexa voice remotes, TV control and loads of streaming starting at $26.
  
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• Apple brings back the 'Report a Problem' button in App Store - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:07
  
  Twitter users spotted the change after upgrading to iOS 15.
  
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• Apple brings back 'Report a Problem' button in App Store - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:07
  
  Some of the options include the ability to report a scam or a quality issue, and request a refund.
  
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• Safari 15 Users Say New Tab Design is Counterintuitive

  04-10-2021 20:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Safari 15's controversial new design on the Mac has led to complaints about the way the browser indicates which tab is active.
  As illustrated by Daring Fireball's John Gruber, there was never any ambiguity about which tab is active in previous versions of Safari, as an active tab is shown with lighter shading that matches the browser's toolbar.In Safari 15, however, tabs have a new button-like design with a rounder and more defined appearance. Apple has also inverted its shading of tabs, with an
  
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• New USB-C logos may finally lead Apple users to the right cable

  04-10-2021 20:05 via macworld.com
  
  The problem with USB-C (technically “USB Type C” but nobody calls it that) is that it’s one connector with a lot of great properties (bi-directional, symmetrical, slim, locking) that supports a lot of technologies but mandates very few. When you see a USB-C port on a device, you don’t know what does and does not support it. Can you charge your device there? Is it data transfer only? How fast? What about DisplayPort?Buying cables can be just as bad. You may have no idea i
  
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• How new logos will finally lead Apple users to the right USB-C cable

  04-10-2021 20:05 via macworld.com
  
  The problem with USB-C (technically “USB Type C” but nobody calls it that) is that it’s one connector with a lot of great properties (bi-directional, symmetrical, slim, locking) that supports a lot of technologies but mandates very few. When you see a USB-C port on a device, you don’t know what does and does not support it. Can you charge your device there? Is it data transfer only? How fast? What about DisplayPort?Buying cables can be just as bad. You may have no idea i
  
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• MacBook Pro 2021: Release date, price, M1X and all the other rumors we've heard - CNET

  04-10-2021 20:00
  
  New MacBook Pro models could arrive in the next month with a more powerful M1X processor.
  
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• Blockbuster Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso’ signs £500,000 Premier League licensing deal

  04-10-2021 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Premier League has secured a lucrative licensing deal, worth upwards of £500,000, with the hit comedy Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso…
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• Who is 'couch guy'? TikTok's obsession with this 'suspicious' relationship, explained - CNET

  04-10-2021 19:53
  
  A supposedly heartwarming clip has millions of people invested in a relationship that has them seeing red flags.
  
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• Apple’s Deirdre O’Brien and Lisa Jackson among Fortune’s ‘Most Powerful Women’

  04-10-2021 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fortune magazine has published its annual “Most Powerful Women” list, and Apple SVP of retail and people, Deirdre O’Brien, and VP of environment, policy, and social initiatives, Lisa Jackson, are among them.more…
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• Intel conducts ‘social experiment’ with Apple fans in latest PC vs Mac ad [Video]

  04-10-2021 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Apple continues the incredibly successful transition to Apple Silicon chips in the Mac, Intel continues to downplay the threat. The chipmaker has posted a new video on YouTube in which it claims to have brought Apple fans “together to help them see the power of PC.” more…
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• The Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este is my new favorite fancy car show - Roadshow

  04-10-2021 19:48
  
  Gorgeous cars from the '30s and hot supercars from the '90s? Set in the Italian Alps? Move over, Pebble Beach.
  
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• Best AT&T phones of 2021: Apple, Samsung and more compared - CNET

  04-10-2021 19:30
  
  Hand-picked by CNET editors, these are the best phones available from AT&T.
  
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• Apple scraps OLED iPad Air 2022 plans, report says - CNET

  04-10-2021 19:29
  
  If Apple releases a new iPad in 2022, it'll likely have use TFT-LCD technology, according to the report.
  
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• Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram go down in widespread outage - CNET

  04-10-2021 19:22
  
  It's not just you.
  
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• Save up to 30% off board games for the whole family - CNET

  04-10-2021 19:14
  
  Gather around your favorite childhood board games with your family and friends.
  
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• Inspiration4’s Jared Isaacman shares views from space using an iPhone

  04-10-2021 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While the SpaceX Inspiration4 crew was in space, they took the opportunity to snap some very cool photos and videos from space with iPhone …
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• When is the next Apple event? M1X MacBook Pros could be coming soon - CNET

  04-10-2021 19:00
  
  Apple just unveiled the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7 last month, but a few more products could be on their way this year.
  
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• Apple TV+ hit series ‘Ted Lasso’ signs licensing deal with English Premier League

  04-10-2021 18:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ahead of production on season three, the Apple TV+ hit series Ted Lasso has signed a major licensing deal with the Premier League, according to The Athletic.more…
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• Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram go down in apparent outage - CNET

  04-10-2021 18:29
  
  It's not just you.
  
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• The next Mac mini: M1X redesign might be delayed till 2022

  04-10-2021 17:59 via macworld.com
  
  When the Mac mini launched in 2005 as the first BYODKM Mac (bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse), it had the potential to be one of the most popular Macs ever made. Nearly two decades later, it hasn’t really lived up to its hype, as specs, prices, and performance never quite reached the heights we expected. But with rumors mounting that Apple is preparing a refresh to the high-end Mac mini that could blow our minds and finally deliver the tiny Mac of our dreams.M1X Mac mini: The l
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro hit new Amazon low of $179, one-day storage Gold Box, iPhone 12 cases, more

  04-10-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new week is now underway and all of today’s best deals are headlined by the best price yet on AirPods Pro at $179. That’s alongside official iPhone 12 series cases from $17 and a one-day storage and NAS sale at Amazon. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Apple hiring for ‘Radar Test Engineer’ to join its ‘autonomous systems’ team amid Apple Car rumors

  04-10-2021 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple posted a new job opening over the weekend aimed to bolster its autonomous, electric vehicle efforts. Work on Apple Car has seen some challenges recently with the company losing its Project Titan VP, Doug Field. However, the work continues on as Apple looks for a Radar Test Engineer.more…
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• 5 Steps for Securing Your Remote Workspace

  04-10-2021 17:41 via macworld.com
  
  With so many people still working from home, cybercriminals are trying to cash in. Cyberattacks have increased 300% and the risk of losing important data or being compromised is much greater at home.Five recommendations for securing your home office:1. Use a VPNWhether you’re connecting to company resources or a Zoom call, use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs encrypt all of your online traffic to prevent hackers from capturing data in transit. Be sure to use a well-known VPN –
  
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