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• Apple extends its AirPods Pro service program for sound issues to 3 years - CNET

  14-10-2021 23:58
  
  The iPhone maker quietly updated the information on its support page, MacRumors notes.
  
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• Apple Aims to Boost HomePod Sales With New Audio Software Lead

  14-10-2021 23:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has hired a new software lead for the HomePod team as part of an effort to better compete with smart home speakers from Amazon and Google, reports Bloomberg.The Syng Cell Alpha
  Afrooz Family, an audio engineer who worked at Apple from 2012 to 2016, has rejoined the company and is leading software development on the ‌HomePod‌/Apple TV team. Family co-founded speaker company Syng alongside former Apple design team member Christoper Stringer. Syng is known for the super expensive Ce
  
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• Apple releases Safari 15.1 beta with Favorites Bar back where it belongs

  14-10-2021 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today seeded a new beta of Safari 15.1 for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina, moving the Favorites Bar back where it belongs, above…
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• New legislation aims at Apple, Google, and Facebook as U.S. attempts to catch up to Europe

  14-10-2021 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New legislation seeks to establish new U.S. law on Section 230 protections and platforms’ habit of preferring their own services…
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• Apple Releases macOS Big Sur Safari 15.1 Beta With Relocated Favorites Bar

  14-10-2021 22:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded a new beta of Safari 15.1 for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina, allowing developers to test the new Safari update ahead of its launch. Safari 15.1 is also the version of Safari that's available in the macOS Monterey beta.
  In yesterday's macOS Monterey release, Apple tweaked the design of the Favorites bar, moving it back up above the Tab bar where it was before Safari changes were implemented with the ‌macOS Monterey‌ update and the Safari 15 release. Safari 15.1 inc
  
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• GMC teases 2022 Sierra 1500 ahead of Oct. 21 debut - Roadshow

  14-10-2021 22:24
  
  The folks from GMC are already claiming that the Sierra will be the most luxurious truck in its class, but we'll have to wait and see if that's true.
  
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• FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna booster for many adults - CNET

  14-10-2021 22:22
  
  The vote isn't binding, but the FDA is expected to accept the recommendation.
  
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• Dune director Denis Villeneuve on HBO Max and sequel: 'It's a crazy way to do things' - CNET

  14-10-2021 22:00
  
  "It's true I did just half a movie": Denis Villeneuve talks streaming, Dune Part 2, and being "mesmerized" by David Lynch's version.
  
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• iPhone 13 Pro Max: 5 thoughts after 3 weeks with Apple’s new flagship

  14-10-2021 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’re coming up on three weeks since the release of the iPhone 13 lineup, and my iPhone 13 Pro Max has already become an integral part of my tech setup. Head below as I break down five quick impressions of Apple’s flagship iPhone 13 Pro Max after the first three weeks of usage, including details on ProMotion, size, and much more. more…
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• Apple joins Blender Development Fund

  14-10-2021 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Blender Foundation today announced that Apple has joined the Blender Development Fund as a Patron Member to support…
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• Mercedes-AMG One supercar is finally coming next year after numerous delays - Roadshow

  14-10-2021 21:39
  
  Production of the limited-run supercar will start next year, Mercedes-AMG confirmed.
  
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• Clubhouse for iOS adds new Music Mode and search improvements

  14-10-2021 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To improve its community experience, Clubhouse is launching a new Music Mode, which it says will help people sound better when performing in a live room.more…
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• Sony opens registration to buy a PS5 for the holidays - CNET

  14-10-2021 21:09
  
  You'll still need a bit of luck to get an invite.
  
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• Social Security benefit increases are coming in 2022 - CNET

  14-10-2021 21:04
  
  As inflation pushes up prices, the government will offer raises for 70 million recipients, boosting retiree benefits to $1,657 per month.
  
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• Hawkeye release schedule: When does episode 1 and 2 hit Disney Plus? - CNET

  14-10-2021 20:57
  
  Marvel's No. 1 archers are coming to you this November with a double episode premiere.
  
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• Hawkeye release schedule: When do episodes 1 and 2 hit Disney Plus? - CNET

  14-10-2021 20:57
  
  Marvel's No. 1 archers are coming to you this November with a double episode premiere.
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts trailer for Kevin Durant drama series ‘Swagger’

  14-10-2021 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for “Swagger,” the highly anticipated drama inspired by NBA superstar’s Kevin Durant’s experiences…
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• Watch an awestruck William Shatner get emotional about trip to space - CNET

  14-10-2021 20:52
  
  Captain Kirk spent a lifetime in space. The real Shatner visited for just a few minutes on Wednesday, and he made it clear which experience was more impactful.
  
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• Buy one product and get another for free at Kiehl's - CNET

  14-10-2021 20:47
  
  Stock up on your favorites with this limited-time offer today.
  
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• iOS 15: How to Set a Recovery Contact for Your Apple ID Account

  14-10-2021 20:36 via macrumors.com
  
  Losing your Apple ID password can make your digital life a misery, because it can leave you locked out of the account that you use to manage your Apple devices, unable to access your iCloud data and manage your app and service subscriptions.In this scenario, Apple can't just reset your password for you, especially if your have two-factor authentication enabled. Setting up a recovery is one alternative solution, however in such cases you can't change your password unless you have a trusted second
  
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• Get ready to wait even longer for the M1X MacBook Pro

  14-10-2021 20:25 via macworld.com
  
  It’s a very exciting time to be shopping for a Mac. Apple’s just-announced “Unleashed” event is likely to bring new MacBook Pros, which will usher in the next generation of Apple’s system on a chip. The debut of the first SoC, the M1, was such a spectacular one, and the M1X will only build on those tremendous leaps in performance. When you tie that together with the rumored redesign and new features, “Unleashed” is an event we can’t wait to a
  
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• Deadmau5 headlines trippy interactive music journey in metaverse game Core - CNET

  14-10-2021 20:19
  
  Manticore Games teams with Deadmau5 for an experimental, genre-defining music and game festival that's set for launch on Oct. 15.
  
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• Marvel's Hawkeye gets new teaser trailer, will premiere with two episodes - CNET

  14-10-2021 20:02
  
  The series from Disney Plus will premiere with a double dose of holiday archery.
  
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• Pokemon Go Halloween 2021: Pumpkaboo, new Misunderstood Mischief Research and more - CNET

  14-10-2021 20:00
  
  Pokemon Go's Halloween celebration kicks off Oct. 15 and introduces new ghost Pokemon and more to the game.
  
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• Hawkeye will premiere with two episodes on November 24 - CNET

  14-10-2021 19:47
  
  The Marvel series from Disney Plus will premiere with a double dose of holiday archery.
  
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• Carriers turn aggressive with Apple iPhone 13 promotions

  14-10-2021 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Analysts expect Apple stock to get a boost as major carriers AT&T, T-Mobile US, and Verizon launched newiPhone 13 promotions aimed at…
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• WhatsApp end-to-end encrypted backups rolling out; may put pressure on Apple

  14-10-2021 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg last month announced that WhatsApp end-to-end encrypted backups were on the way for those who like to store backups on cloud services like iCloud and Google Drive. That privacy feature is now “slowly” rolling out for both iOS and Android users.
  Actual WhatsApp chats are always end-to-end encrypted, but this new feature means that any backups you choose to make get the same level of protection …more…
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• Can you mix COVID vaccines? What that could mean for Moderna and J&J boosters - CNET

  14-10-2021 19:43
  
  A panel of FDA advisers will meet Friday to discuss the possibility of mixing COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what we know now.
  
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• Watch an awestruck William Shatner get emotional about his trip to space - CNET

  14-10-2021 19:40
  
  Captain Kirk spent a lifetime in space. The real Shatner visited for just a few minutes on Wednesday, and he made it clear which experience was more impactful.
  
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• New Chromebook accessibility feature aims to help people with dyslexia - CNET

  14-10-2021 19:30
  
  Google adds smoother-sounding voices to its Select-to-speak feature, which lets your laptop read selected text aloud.
  
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• Dude, where’s my car? AirTag responsible for tracking down stolen Subaru

  14-10-2021 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the latest AirTag adventure where the device solves a real-world problem, Scotty from Chicago shared the story about how his Subaru was stolen. After the police couldn’t do much, Scotty remembered he had hidden an AirTag in his vehicle. Here’s how it all played out…more…
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• Google will let you keep scrolling (and scrolling) search results on mobile - CNET

  14-10-2021 19:07
  
  In case you want to dive deep.
  
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• Nanoleaf Lines let you sculpt with light - CNET

  14-10-2021 19:00
  
  Make one-of-a-kind designs with Nanoleaf's new LED bars.
  
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• Nanoleaf Launches HomeKit-Enabled 'Lines' LED Light Bars

  14-10-2021 19:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Nanoleaf today announced the launch of its newest HomeKit-compatible lighting product, a set of LED light bars called "Lines." Lines are modular beams that feature backlit illumination and that can be arranged into different patterns and shapes.
  According to Nanoleaf, the Lines are designed to offer a new form factor that pairs smart lighting technology with an ultramodern design. Nanoleaf Lines connect together at 60 degree angle increments and each one features dual color zones for choosing tw
  
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• Hands-on: Nanoleaf expands HomeKit collection with modular new ‘Lines’ offering

  14-10-2021 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Popular HomeKit smart light maker Nanoleaf is out today with an all-new product. The Lines HomeKit-enabled modular lights are a totally new form factor from Nanoleaf and feature a slick aesthetic for your home, office, or any space you can think of. We got a chance to test out Lines ahead of today’s pre-order launch, read on for all the details.more…
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• Florida is the next U.S. state to allow digital driver’s license on iPhone and Apple Watch

  14-10-2021 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida looks to be the next state to allow users to add their driver's license to their iPhone. Those who've settled for pretend iPhones…
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• Florida promises upcoming support for Apple Wallet’s ID feature

  14-10-2021 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last month, Apple revealed which US states would be the first to add support to Wallet’s ID, one of the features that was arriving with iOS 15. Now, Florida could be another state to integrate its citizens’ IDs to the Apple Wallet.more…
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• 2022 Lexus LX 600 is the only Land Cruiser we're going to get - Roadshow

  14-10-2021 18:30
  
  Luckily its wildly more sophisticated than the outgoing model and still looks like it'll be ultra capable off-road.
  
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• Kevin Durant's Swagger trailer dunks on youth basketball for Apple TV Plus - CNET

  14-10-2021 18:19
  
  Apple's basketball drama is inspired by the life of the NBA superstar Brooklyn Nets player.
  
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• AI paints a Picasso nude, just like Pablo did - CNET

  14-10-2021 18:17
  
  "Lost" Picasso nude comes out of hiding, thanks to artificial intelligence and 3D printing.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 7 vs Series 6: Same inside, slightly bigger outside

  14-10-2021 18:16 via macworld.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 7 is here…kinda. Apple unveiled its latest watch at its “California streaming” event, but the company did not announce when it will be available for purchase, and that it won’t start shipping until later this fall.Update 10/14: We added a photo comparing the Series 7 to the Series 6 to show the real-world difference in screen size.That just means you have some time to take a close look at the Apple Watch Series 7. In fact, the Series 6 is still th
  
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• Amazon Prime's I Know What You Did Last Summer: An insane yet addictive ride - CNET

  14-10-2021 18:00
  
  TV review: Come for the twists; stay for the severed heads.
  
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• Deals: MagSafe Leather Wallet with Find My sees first discount to $50, Bose flash sale, more

  14-10-2021 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by Apple’s new MagSafe Leather Wallet with Find My at $50. That’s alongside a new Bose flash sale and the Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac at $80. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Leakproof: Apple’s all-new MacBook Pro models are coming Oct. 18 and the design remains shrouded in secrecy

  14-10-2021 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nobody outside of Apple, or the company's assemblers, seem to know much about the new design of the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models…
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• 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV shown off ahead of full reveal - Roadshow

  14-10-2021 17:46
  
  Mitsubishi didn't talk specifics, but at least we know the SUV looks basically identical to the standard Outlander.
  
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• Microsoft is shutting down LinkedIn in China - CNET

  14-10-2021 17:38
  
  The company will launch a new jobs-focused app, without social feeds, in China later this year.
  
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• Everything to expect from Apple’s October event: M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods 3, and more

  14-10-2021 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s September event marked the introduction of the iPhone 13, a new entry-level iPad, and an all-new iPad mini. Apple still has quite a bit more in store for the rest of 2021, and it has officially scheduled an October 18 event to make these announcements.Head below for our full roundup of what Apple could announce at its October event, including M1X MacBook Pros, AirPods 3, and more.more…
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• HTC Vive Flow wants to be your portable VR escape glasses - CNET

  14-10-2021 17:00
  
  The phone-connected $500 goggles arrive in November; phone VR is back, sort of. We tried them.
  
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• A top-rated air fryer is down to $35 right now - CNET

  14-10-2021 16:46
  
  Save 50% off this compact digital air fryer and cut the calories from your favorite game-day foods.
  
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• Foxconn reveals 'Foxtron' EV brand, teases new cars and electric bus - Roadshow

  14-10-2021 16:44
  
  Foxconn wasn't kidding about getting into the car building business, and it has a lot to share next week.
  
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