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• Hyundai Seven SUV concept teased ahead of LA Auto Show debut - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 23:00
  
  The images don't give us much, but we're digging the look of the lounge-like chair that we suspect lives in the SUV's second row.
  
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• Apple debuts original podcast ‘Hooked’

  03-11-2021 22:39 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has announced the availability of Hooked, a new exclusive podcast series. The first three episodes are now available with additional episodes following every week on Wednesday.While “exclusive” podcasts that are only available on a single service are all the rage these days, Apple says you can find Hooked both on Apple Podcasts or via RSS.Hosted by journalist and Campside Media founder Josh Dean, Hooked follows the true story of Tony Hathaway, an engineer at Boeing whose addic
  
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• Xbox and Adidas unveil 'console-inspired sneaker' for 20th anniversary - CNET

  03-11-2021 22:34
  
  The limited edition shoes go on sale Thursday.
  
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• Whales eat (and poop) way more than we thought. That's a good thing - CNET

  03-11-2021 22:32
  
  New research shows big baleen whales consumer far more than we realized, making them one of the seas' great sources of fertilizer.
  
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• Woz ‘can’t tell the difference’ between iPhone 12 and 13

  03-11-2021 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak says he can’t tell the difference between the recently released iPhone 13 and the previous generation iPhone 12.
  Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak
  Wozniak has remained an employee of Apple in a ceremonial capacity since stepping down in 1985. In recent years, he has helped fund multiple entrepreneurial efforts dealing in areas such as telecommunications, entertainment, flash memory, technology and pop culture conventions, ecology, technical edu
  
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• Ford F-100 Eluminator shows off Blue Oval's new electric crate motor - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 22:26
  
  No engine here, just an Eluminator crate motor setup.
  
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• Next-generation electric Mini Cooper Hardtop looks smaller - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 22:12
  
  And the good news, if you're a Mini fan, is that it's instantly recognizable for what it is.
  
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• Mini teases next-gen electric Cooper Hardtop - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 22:12
  
  We don't know much, but it looks smaller than the current car and that's always a good thing with a Mini.
  
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• How to watch Dr. Brain TV show, the first Korean drama from Apple TV+

  03-11-2021 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple TV’s entrance into the Korean market begins today, with the release of the Apple TV 4K, Apple TV app, and Apple TV+ streaming service in the region. To commemorate the launch, Apple TV+ is debuting its first Korean Apple Original, the sci-fi thriller ‘Dr Brain’. Here’s how to watch …more…
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• Apple’s iCloud Private Relay is temporarily unavailable due to a technical problem

  03-11-2021 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s iCloud Private Relay option is experiencing and outage for some users, according to Apple’s System Status page.According to Apple, the outage started at 2:40 p.m. EDT and it is ongoing.
  MacRumors:Those who are having ‌iCloud‌ Private Relay issues may have received a notification letting them know that the feature is currently down, but will be re-enabled when it’s back up and working.MacDailyNews Note: When it’s working, iCloud Private Relay is designed
  
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• Marvel's Midnight Suns has been delayed to late 2022 - CNET

  03-11-2021 22:04
  
  The new role-playing game featuring a squad of Marvel heroes and anti-heroes will now be released much later than expected.
  
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• Get these Lego advent calendars before they're sold out - CNET

  03-11-2021 21:54
  
  Count down the days until Christmas with some of your favorite characters from Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter and more.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 160: “M1 Macintoshes”

  03-11-2021 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John shares his first impressions of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and how he has been utilizing Swift’s new concurrency features to get the most out of the M1 Max. Also, Rambo’s work with Shortcuts, maintaining SwiftUI-based Mac apps, and much more.
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• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is shutting down early next year - CNET

  03-11-2021 21:30
  
  Niantic says the AR game will officially close on Jan. 31, 2022.
  
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• Federal Reserve will begin tapering: What does that mean for mortgage interest rates? - CNET

  03-11-2021 21:10
  
  The Fed announced it will start reducing its purchases of securities by $15 billion each month.
  
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• Apple exec says EU App Store regulation would open ‘Pandora’s box’

  03-11-2021 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple software head Craig Federighi said in a speech on Wednesday that proposed EU App Store regulation that could force Apple to allow iPhone users to install software from the web would open “Pandora’s box” and could pose threats to entire networks of computers.
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  Sam Shead for CNBC:Apple is particularly concerned about the Digital Markets Act, which CEO Tim Cook has previously said would result in Apple being forced to allow “sideloading,” or the ab
  
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• PayPal, CashApp and Venmo simplify cryptocurrency for beginners - CNET

  03-11-2021 20:55
  
  Some of the apps are limited to buying and selling and don't let you move cryptocurrency to a wallet. But they might entice beginners to try crypto.
  
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• M1 Pro vs. M1 Max: Real-World Performance Test

  03-11-2021 20:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Now that the new MacBook Pro models have been available for a week, we've been able to do more in-depth testing. In our latest YouTube video, we pit the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro chip against the high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max chip to see just what you're getting with the upgrade to the ‌M1 Max‌.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Priced at $1,999, the base 14-inch MacBook Pro features an ‌M1‌ Pro chip with an 8-core C
  
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• iCloud Private Relay Down for Some Users

  03-11-2021 20:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's iCloud Private Relay option is not working for some users, according to Apple's System Status page. The feature is experiencing an outage and is unavailable at the current time.
  According to Apple, the outage started at 11:40 a.m. Pacific Time and it is ongoing. Those who are having ‌iCloud‌ Private Relay issues may have received a notification letting them know that the feature is currently down, but will be re-enabled when it's back up and working.On Apple devices, going to t
  
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• Cops reportedly protect DC staff after Superman's son comes out as bisexual - CNET

  03-11-2021 20:35
  
  Superman's son falls for a male friend.
  
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• Apple confirms outage affecting its iCloud Private Relay service

  03-11-2021 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to Apple’s System Status webpage, the iCloud Private Relay service is currently down. This means that users who have iCloud Private Relay enabled on their devices could face issues loading webpages and more on their iPhone, iPad, and Mac. more…
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• Debit cards for kids and teens: What you need to know and our picks - CNET

  03-11-2021 20:26
  
  Secure debit cards that keep your kids safe, while teaching them about money.
  
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• NASA says not to miss a beautiful meeting of the moon and Venus on Nov. 7 - CNET

  03-11-2021 20:24
  
  "Should be really pretty," the space agency says.
  
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• Save $32 on premium SodaStream Aqua Fizz (20% off) - CNET

  03-11-2021 20:17
  
  Play restaurant at home and save money on the canned stuff with this fancy sparkling water maker with glass carafes.
  
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• How to set up the new privacy features in macOS Monterey

  03-11-2021 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  macOS Monterey has officially been released to the public after four months of beta testing. In addition to headlining new features such as SharePlay, there are handful of new privacy features as well. Head below as we round up the top new privacy fea
  
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• Apple Watch Series 7 design secrets revealed

  03-11-2021 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alan Dye, Apple’s Vice President of Interface Design, and Stan Ng, Vice President of Product Marketing, tell The Independent how they designed Apple Watch Series 7, a smartwatch that “empowers you to do things that really could never have been done before from a watch.”
  Apple Watch Series 7
  The design of Apple Watch Series 7 is refined with softer, more rounded corners, and the display has a unique refractive edge that makes full-screen watch faces and apps appear to seamlessly
  
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• Edgar Wright cast Anya Taylor-Joy in Last Night in Soho before it was written - CNET

  03-11-2021 20:00
  
  Oscar-nominated writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns and filmmaker Edgar Wright are on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast to discuss their new film, Last Night in Soho.
  
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• Facebook Finds New Way to Avoid Apple's In-App Purchases With Creator Subscription Links

  03-11-2021 19:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today announced changes to Facebook's "Subscriptions" tool, which will see Facebook testing Apple's App Store guidelines in an effort to secure more money for content creators.
  With Subscriptions, content creators can allow their fans to sign up to pay them a monthly subscription fee, similar to Patreon. Going forward, Facebook is implementing a "promotional link" in the Facebook app for iOS that will allow Facebook users to subscribe to content creators without using Ap
  
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• TestFlight now available on the Mac App Store for all users

  03-11-2021 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this year, Apple announced that the TestFlight app testing platform was coming to macOS. After releasing a beta version of TestFlight for Mac developers in August, Apple today made TestFlight available on the Mac App Store for all users.more…
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• Amazon is offering 6 months of Disney Plus for free - CNET

  03-11-2021 19:44
  
  Amazon Unlimited Subscribers get access to Disney Plus and over 75 million songs in this bundle.
  
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• Apple software head Federighi argues against sideloading iPhone apps in rare public speech - CNET

  03-11-2021 19:42
  
  Apple's top software engineering executive gave a presentation at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal Wednesday.
  
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• TestFlight for Mac Officially Launches

  03-11-2021 19:36 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today informed developers that they can invite people to try out early versions of Mac apps prior to release using the TestFlight platform, marking the end of a beta test that's been ongoing since August.
  Mac app developers can invite up to 10,000 external testers through email or a public link, plus there are tools for creating multiple groups of internal testers and configuring build access for each one.
  TestFlight has been available in a beta capacity for several months now, with develo
  
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• Facebook offering holiday incentive for creators to circumvent App Store fees

  03-11-2021 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the latest move to get around Apple’s 30% App Store commission, Facebook is launching custom web links for creators to take payments with “Facebook Pay.” As it stands today, it seems the maneuver is allowed via an App Store rules gray area and Facebook is even giving bonuses to creators who use the new option for the holiday quarter.more…
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• Apple doubles its business in India

  03-11-2021 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s sales in India took off in fiscal 2021 thanks to the nascent, but increasing adoption of 5G smartphones.
  iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini come in five beautiful aluminum colors, including (PRODUCT)RED, starlight, midnight, blue, and pink.
  Harsh Chauhan for The Motley Fool:Apple recorded sharp jumps in revenue and earnings. Its top line shot up 29% year over year to $83.4 billion and earnings soared 62% to $1.24 per share on the back of robust demand for its products. The global chip sh
  
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• You can now see previews of Instagram posts right in your Twitter feed

  03-11-2021 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Instagram is rolling out a small but long-awaited change that improves its integration with Twitter. Starting today, when you share an Instagram link on Twitter, you’ll see a preview of that post in the tweet itself. more…
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• Apple Fitness+ could add foreign language content in the future, Apple VP teases

  03-11-2021 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is releasing Apple Fitness+ in 15 new countries today. With that, Jay Blahnik, Apple’s VP of Fitness Technology, gave an interview to the Brazilian newspaper O GLOBO to talk about this launch and what users can expect in the future.more…
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• Ford F-150 Lightning EV tops 160,000 reservations as production nears - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 19:06
  
  If Ford somehow converted all reservations to orders, it would likely have multiple years of the all-electric truck's production spoken for.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S21: Every difference we expect based on rumors - CNET

  03-11-2021 19:00
  
  The Galaxy S22 is coming soon, but how will it compare to the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra?
  
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• Ferrari recalls certain 458 and 488 models over possible brake failure - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 18:57
  
  The folks in Maranello don't have a fix yet, but they urge owners to have their vehicles towed to a dealer if a Low Brake Fluid warning appears.
  
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• Apple Executives Explain Challenges of Adding Larger Display to Apple Watch Series 7

  03-11-2021 18:57 via macrumors.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 7 comes in new 41mm and 45mm size options and it has the largest display of any Apple Watch to date, a design challenge that Apple executives called "unique" in an interview with The Independent.
  Implementing the new design without major increases to the casing size required "completely re-engineering the display, the front crystal, the internals and the internal enclosure," according to Apple's vice president of product marketing, Stan Ng.Apple was able to reduce the bord
  
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• DirecTV Stream lets Dallas Mavericks, Stars fans save on regional sports network packages - CNET

  03-11-2021 18:50
  
  Mavs and Stars fans can save $50 a month for five months for a total discount of $250 on the Choice, Ultimate or Premier package.
  
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• Apple releases HomePod 15.1.1 Software

  03-11-2021 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released HomePod 15.1.1 Software (build 1A2591) to all HomePod and HomePod mini users today.
  HomePod mini is now available in three bold new colors: orange, yellow, and blue, in addition to white and space gray.
  9to5Mac:It’s not yet clear what is changing with this version, but it’s probably just bug fixes, as with tvOS 15.1.1.
  If you haven’t yet tried out these new features on your HomePod, just make sure it’s updated and follow these steps:
  • Open
  
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• NASA astronauts harvest green chile on ISS, make space tacos - CNET

  03-11-2021 18:41
  
  The space station crew finally got to chow down on a spicy, space-grown treat.
  
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• US sanctions NSO Group over Pegasus spyware - CNET

  03-11-2021 18:21
  
  Commerce Department adds the Israeli cybersecurity firm to the Entity List.
  
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• Toyota TRD Pro Chase Tundra concept is ready to support your Baja 1000 dreams - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 18:20
  
  Every good race car is backed by a great chase vehicle. Here's what Toyota thinks it should look like.
  
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• Best Black Friday vacuum deals so far - CNET

  03-11-2021 18:20
  
  The Black Friday discounts on vacuums have already started.
  
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• 2022 Toyota Tundra SEMA concept: Lifted and accessorized - Roadshow

  03-11-2021 18:20
  
  This is what happens when you take one TRD Off-Road Tundra and add oodles of gear.
  
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• Best Black Friday deals for 2021 so far - CNET

  03-11-2021 18:19
  
  Here are all the best deals at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and more, in one convenient place
  
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• Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.1.1 With Podcasts Bug Fix

  03-11-2021 18:19 via macrumors.com
  
  After releasing tvOS 15.1.1 for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K yesterday, Apple today introduced a new 15.1.1 software update designed for the HomePod.
  According to Apple's release notes for the update, it addresses a problem that could cause podcasts to fail to play on the HomePod and HomePod mini.‌‌‌‌‌‌HomePod‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ software is installed automatically on the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌HomePod‌‌‌ un
  
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• Apple's Craig Federighi Says Sideloading on iPhone Would Open the Floodgates to Malware

  03-11-2021 18:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi today expressed his opposition to a provision in Europe's proposed Digital Markets Act that would require the iPhone to allow sideloading of apps outside of the App Store.
  Speaking at the Web Summit conference in Portugal, Federighi said sideloading would result in the "floodgates" opening to malware.Federighi said that while the Digital Markets Act has an "admirable mission" to promote competition and ensure that users have choice, he believes
  
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