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• Squid Game season 2 could focus on Netflix hit's most sinister character - CNET

  05-10-2021 23:59
  
  It took a decade for Hwang Dong-hyuk to bring the unsettling hit show to the screen, but he's thinking about season 2.
  
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• Regret installing Windows 11? You can roll back to Windows 10, but you'd better be quick - CNET

  05-10-2021 23:50
  
  If you want to go back to the old version once you've updated to Windows 11, you're on the clock right away.
  
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• Here are the key moments from the Facebook whistleblower's congressional testimony - CNET

  05-10-2021 23:43
  
  Senators had few kind words for the social network.
  
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• Schoolchildren in California will need to get the COVID vaccine, governor says - CNET

  05-10-2021 23:27
  
  The requirement will only be effective after the vaccine gets full approval for kids by the FDA.
  
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• Apple adds third-generation Apple TV and Apple AA Battery Charger to ‘Vintage’ products List

  05-10-2021 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today informed Apple Authorized Service Providers that it will be adding the third-generation Apple TV and AA battery charger to…
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• Tarte Cosmetics birthday sale: Snag up to 50% off palettes - CNET

  05-10-2021 23:08
  
  Create a neutral or dramatic look with any of these beautiful palettes.
  
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• Disney Plus: Black Widow starts streaming 'free' overnight, plus everything else to know - CNET

  05-10-2021 23:07
  
  Disney Plus will start streaming Black Widow at no added cost for all subscribers early Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the service, its movies and its shows.
  
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• Apple TV+ inks overall deal with ‘Preacher’ showrunner Sam Catlin

  05-10-2021 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sam Catlin, who was previously showrunner of AMC drama "Preacher," has inked an overall deal with Apple TV+. The producer and writer…
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• Costco will give you $1,000 off a new Chevy truck or SUV - Roadshow

  05-10-2021 22:33
  
  The discount applies to even the Silverado and Tahoe, and covers many other pickups and SUVs.
  
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• New AirPods Pro and AirPods Max Firmware Adds Updated Find My Integration

  05-10-2021 22:31 via macrumors.com
  
  The new 4A400 AirPods Pro and AirPods Max firmware that was released this afternoon adds expanded Find My integration that Apple first promised as an iOS 15 feature back in June.Images via MacRumors reader SRM1982
  With the update, ‌AirPods Pro‌ and ‌AirPods Max‌ are able to take advantage of the ‌Find My‌ network, allowing them to be located through connections with the Apple devices owned by other people.Prior to now, ‌AirPods Pro‌ and ‌AirPods Max&z
  
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• Apple rolling out new Find My features for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max

  05-10-2021 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier today, we reported that new firmware versions are gradually rolling out for Apple’s wireless headphone products. This new software enables Find My support for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, which Apple first teased back in June at WWDC.
  This means that the compatible AirPods models gain new functionality inside of the Find My app, including precise location, a new Nearby Finding UI, Lost Mode, and the ability to get notifications when your earbuds are left behind.more…
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• Netflix has Squid Game merch in its fledgling online store, because of course - CNET

  05-10-2021 22:12
  
  Squid Game is a breakout global hit, popularity that overlaps Netflix's recent initiative to sell $35 T-shirts and $50 hoodies.
  
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• Microsoft's strict Windows 11 device requirements have one exception. What to know - CNET

  05-10-2021 22:10
  
  Microsoft will maintain its minimum system requirements for Windows 11, including TPM 2.0, despite user complaints. But there is one workaround.
  
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• Apple Users Underwhelmed by iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7, Survey Shows

  05-10-2021 22:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple device users are largely underwhelmed by the iPhone 13 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 7, according to the findings of a new survey by SellCell.
  The survey asked 5,000 iPhone users aged 18 or over in the United States between September 23 and 30 what they thought of the recently announced ‌iPhone 13‌ models and ‌Apple Watch Series 7‌.64 percent of users said that the ‌iPhone 13‌ lineup is "not very" or "not at all" exciting. 21.5 percent felt that the ‌
  
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• Poll: Are you planning to buy the Apple Watch Series 7? If so, which model?

  05-10-2021 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will start accepting pre-orders of its brand new Apple Watch Series 7 on October 8. As reports suggest, it will be limited in supply during pre-orders, are you planning to place an order this year? more…
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• Analyst: App Store could provide upside to Apple’s stock; target price $180

  05-10-2021 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Apple stock bounced on Tuesday,a Wall Street analyst says that Apple's App Store could provide upside to the company's September-quarter…
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• Windows 11's new ethereal vibe, from the hypnotizing startup sound to the swirly wallpaper - CNET

  05-10-2021 22:01
  
  Prepare to hear that "doo doo doo doo" jingle every time you start up your computer.
  
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• Facebook offers more details on Monday outage: ‘An error of our own making’

  05-10-2021 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook continues to share more details about what exactly caused the six-hour outage that took down Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp on Monday. In a new blog post, Facebook dives into some of the technical details of what led to the outage, saying that it happened due to a mistake during one of its many “routine maintenance jobs.” more…
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• No Time To Die review: Daniel Craig bids farewell to James Bond in style - CNET

  05-10-2021 21:50
  
  James Bond finally gets a life in this epic, explosive and emotional farewell to the longest-serving 007, in US theaters Friday.
  
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• Russian director and movie star rocket to orbit to film a feature flick - CNET

  05-10-2021 21:49
  
  It's starting to get crowded in orbit with 10 people now on the ISS.
  
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• Windows 11 is finally here, but not everyone will get Microsoft's new OS today. What to know - CNET

  05-10-2021 21:47
  
  The new operating system will be a phased rollout. We'll explain.
  
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• Amazon reportedly working on a smart fridge that helps you shop - CNET

  05-10-2021 21:42
  
  According to Business Insider, the smart fridge detects your groceries through computer vision and can order more food when you run low.
  
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• Amazon's New World reportedly bricking Nvidia graphics cards from EVGA, Gigabyte - CNET

  05-10-2021 21:18
  
  Amazon Games' first massively multiplayer online game came out last week.
  
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• Telegram added 70M new users amid six-hour WhatsApp outage

  05-10-2021 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Six hours of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp not working globally affected more than just customers, it also hurt the three companies and Zuckerberg’s pockets. On the other hand, Telegram benefited from this outage as it received over 70 million new users in one day.more…
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• Formula 1 explains how it'll run 100% sustainable e-fuel by mid-decade - Roadshow

  05-10-2021 20:53
  
  This new fuel will be totally sustainable, 100% renewable and even come from areas such as emerging carbon capture technology.
  
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• Facebook whistleblower details 'moral bankruptcy' to Congress - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:47
  
  Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, urges US lawmakers to finally legislate real oversight of the social network.
  
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• Apple releases new firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and select Beats products

  05-10-2021 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday is rolling out a new firmware version for headphones powered by the W1 or H1 chip which includes AirPods Pro…
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• Instagram brings IGTV vids back to the main app with new Video tab - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:32
  
  You'll now be able to find the longer videos previously reserved for IGTV in your feed.
  
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• Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats products

  05-10-2021 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out a new firmware version for headphones powered by the W1 or H1 chip. This includes AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods (second-generation), Beats Solo Pro, and Powerbeats 4. Head below for details on how to check your firmware version. more…
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• Trailer for Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon reveals past Targaryens - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:22
  
  Fire and Blood indeed.
  
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• Apple Updates AirPods 2, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max Firmware to Version 4A400

  05-10-2021 20:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released new firmware updates for the second-generation AirPods, the AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max. All three of the AirPod models are now running 4A400 firmware, up from 3E751 for the standard ‌AirPods‌, 3E756 for the ‌AirPods Max‌, and 3E751 for the ‌AirPods Pro‌.
  Apple has also released new firmware for the Beats Solo Pro, Powerbeats 4, and Powerbeats Pro.Apple does not offer information on what's included in refreshed firmware for the ‌AirPod
  
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• Snapchat wants to help you run for office - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:15
  
  The messaging app now has software to help you jump into local races.
  
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• PBS coming to DirecTV Stream in 2021 - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:14
  
  The live TV service will be streaming PBS NewsHour and Sesame Street in the coming months.
  
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• Banks are pressuring Visa to trim Apple Pay fees

  05-10-2021 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Banks couldn't jump onboard the launch of Apple Pay contactless payments when it launched back in 2014, but now they have regrets and…
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• Windows 11 review: Microsoft's OS upgrade is subtle, but we like that - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:06
  
  Windows 11 is familiar but fresh. Don't stress if you can't get the update on day one.
  
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• Tim Cook pens touching memo to employees to mark 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death

  05-10-2021 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In addition to marking the tenth anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing with a special homepage takeover on Apple.com, Apple CEO Tim Cook has also sent a company-wide memo in which he reflects on the late Apple cofounder. The memo was obtained by Bloomberg. more…
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• Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 5: Every rumored difference between Google's phones - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:00
  
  Google's Pixel 6 is on the way, but how will it stack up against the Pixel 5? Here's all the buzz we've heard so far.
  
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• Acer Aspire Vero laptop review: Recycled plastic never looked so good - CNET

  05-10-2021 20:00
  
  One of Acer's first Windows 11 laptops has an attractive eco-friendly design and all the performance you need for everyday use.
  
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• Have a look around the 2021 Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este - Roadshow

  05-10-2021 19:56
  
  This is one of the best automotive events in the world.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Reflects on Steve Jobs in Heartfelt Memo to Employees

  05-10-2021 19:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook today reflected on Steve Jobs in a touching memo to employees that was obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Jobs passed away 10 years ago today at the age of 56 following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.In the memo, Cook said that Jobs was a husband, a father, a friend, and a visionary who left an extraordinary legacy behind, adding that not a day goes by that he doesn't think about him. Apple's former design chief Jony Ive shared similarly heartfelt comments about Job
  
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• If you're thinking about refinancing, do it now: Experts expect refi rates to climb - CNET

  05-10-2021 19:41
  
  Rates remain historically low -- but increases are on the horizon.
  
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• Google Pixel 6 rumors: October launch date, price, in-house chip, camera specs and more - CNET

  05-10-2021 19:30
  
  Google will hold a launch event for the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro later this month. Until then, here's all the buzz we've heard about the new smartphones.
  
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• Windows 11's release date is today, but not everyone will get Microsoft's new OS at once - CNET

  05-10-2021 19:29
  
  Windows 11 begins rolling out Oct. 5, but Microsoft has said it might take until mid-2022 for everyone to get the upgrade.
  
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• Banks Pressuring Visa to Cut Back on Apple Pay Fees

  05-10-2021 19:29 via macrumors.com
  
  A number of banks are currently pressuring Visa to make changes to the way it processes some payments made via Apple Pay, moves that would reduce the fees the banks pay to Apple for certain transactions, reports The Wall Street Journal.
  At the heart of the issue are automatic recurring payments like memberships and streaming services. Visa is aiming to change the way it issues tokens for ‌Apple Pay‌ cards such that Apple would only receive a transaction fee on an initial subscription p
  
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• Facebook whistleblower urges lawmakers to establish oversight of social network - CNET

  05-10-2021 19:22
  
  Frances Haugen, a former product manager at the social network, has accused the company of choosing its own interests over the public's.
  
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• The multipurpose Always Pan is back on sale - CNET

  05-10-2021 19:21
  
  Snag the trendy do-it-all skillet while it's down $30.
  
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• WSJ: Visa plans to cut Apple Pay fees, some banking execs ‘angered’ by Apple Card launch

  05-10-2021 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The relationship between Apple and US banks is beginning to show strain, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The report, citing “people familiar with the matter,” says that banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, and Bank of America have “grown unhappy with the costs” associated with Apple Pay transactions, particularly after Apple introduced its own Apple Card product in 2019.The report also reveals the tidbit that Apple agreed not to develop a ca
  
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• Apple Responds to Report Saying Company's Health Team Has Faced Several Internal Issues

  05-10-2021 19:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has previously stated that Apple's greatest contribution to mankind will be related to health, but Insider's Blake Dodge today reported that the company's health team has faced internal issues and a series of high-level departures.
  The report, based on conversations with 11 current and former Apple employees and the review of dozens of documents, claims that Apple's health team has faced organizational problems that have left the group "without clear direction and struggling t
  
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• Google will launch the Pixel 6 at an event on Oct. 19 - CNET

  05-10-2021 19:04
  
  The tech giant's new Pixel phones made a brief appearance this summer.
  
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• Every AirPods model is very close to its all-time-low price right now

  05-10-2021 18:59 via macworld.com
  
  We’re still expecting Apple to announce new AirPods before the end of the year, the current models are still pretty great. And today they’re cheaper too: Amazon and Walmart are running a sale on AirPods that offers deep discounts on every model Apple sells:AirPods (wired case): $109 (Amazon, Walmart)AirPods (wireless case): $129 (Amazon, Walmart)AirPods Pro: $179 (Amazon, Walmart)AirPods Max: $489 (Amazon, Walmart)No matter which model you buy, you’re getting a fantastic set o
  
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