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• Digital divide fix gets a boost as Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill - CNET

  15-11-2021 23:57
  
  The new law includes $65 billion for broadband, which will expand internet access to more Americans and could help close the digital divide.
  
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• Reese's biggest ever peanut butter cup weighs more than a laptop - CNET

  15-11-2021 23:55
  
  It's the Godzilla of Reese's peanut-butter cups.
  
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• Amazon Fire TV Black Friday deals: Stick 4K Max hits $35, save $150 on Omni TVs - CNET

  15-11-2021 23:30
  
  Meanwhile the original Fire TV 4K Stick is just $25.
  
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• Safari Technology Preview updated with 120Hz scrolling support on new MacBook Pro

  15-11-2021 23:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Monday released a Safari Technology Preview update with a nice addition for 2021 MacBook Pro users, as the new version enables 120Hz scrolling for ProMotion displays. This comes after users complained that scrolling webpages in Safari didn’t look smooth even with a high refresh rate display.more…
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• San Francisco hosts film shoot for new Apple TV+ thriller presumed to be ‘Surface’

  15-11-2021 23:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  San Francisco hosts a substantial shoot for a new Apple TV+ show code-named “Madeline” (presumed to be “Surface.”) Apple in August said that “Surface” would be a new psychological thriller starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and created by Veronica West.“Surface” joins an expanding offering of Apple Originals including “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” a new limited series starring and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson,
  
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• Amazon releases Prime Video app for Mac - CNET

  15-11-2021 23:15
  
  Listen up, Mac users.
  
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• Mars colony simulations: Crew may revolt without strong interplanetary communication - CNET

  15-11-2021 23:02
  
  As extraterrestrial settlers gain independence from mission control, they could test the line between healthy autonomy and closed-off anarchy.
  
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• Tested: Moment’s new iPhone 13 MagSafe cases are a must-have for mobile photographers

  15-11-2021 22:58 via 9to5toys.com
  
  With a focus on photography, Moment has just refreshed its lineup of cases with some new styles for the iPhone 13. Arriving with vibrant designs, MagSafe integration, and drop protection, the real star of the show is support for Moment’s lineup of smartphone lenses. Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review dives in to see just how these these fair as they augment your iPhone photography.more…
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• T-Mobile says it hit its 2021 goal of faster 5G coverage for 200 million people - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:55
  
  The carrier's faster flavor of 5G is now "nationwide."
  
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• Cowboy Bebop on Netflix: An inventive reinvention of a classic anime - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:53
  
  Cowboy Bebop honors the past, but also succeeds at doing its own thing.
  
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• Will Halo Infinite run on your laptop? - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:50
  
  With the free multiplayer beta for Halo Infinite available now, it's a good time to make sure your PC is up to speed.
  
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• Dave Eggers' new novel brings updated warnings for 2021: 'We're never unstudied' - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:43
  
  The best-selling author of The Circle takes aim at tech giants again in his follow-up, The Every, which becomes available on Amazon this week.
  
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• Apple’s HomeKit chief leaves the company after just two years

  15-11-2021 22:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Engineer Sam Jadallah announced this week that he’s leaving Apple after working at the company for less than three years. At Apple, Jadallah was the Head of Home Services, which includes the HomeKit system for home automation.more…
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• Best early Black Friday deals: 74 deals you can buy right now - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:25
  
  Your one-stop shop for all the best Black Friday deals available now!
  
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• Walmart's Black Friday ad just hit: Lowest AirPods Pro price ever, other great deals revealed - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:23
  
  New Walmart Black Friday deals start Monday, Nov. 22.
  
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• Apple’s Home Services chief departs the company after two years

  15-11-2021 22:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Last week, Apple’s head of Home Services, Sam Jadallah, has departed the company after two years leading some of Apple’s work on smart home initiatives.Juli Clover:Jadallah announced his departure on LinkedIn, where he said that it was “a treat to be an entrepreneur within Apple and to create products at scale.” Based on some of his tweets, Jadallah worked on digital key-related projects, such as Apple’s recent iOS 15 effort to add keys for HomeKit-enabled locks to
  
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• T-Mobile makes good on plan to cover 200 million people with its mid-band and mmWave 5G

  15-11-2021 22:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  T-Mobile has been moving quickly to build out its mid and high-band 5G coverage across the US and the uncarrier has shared an update on that work today. Coming a month and a half earlier than its self-imposed goal, T-Mobile says its “Ultra Capacity 5G” now “reaches 200 million people nationwide.”more…
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• Best laptop Black Friday deals so far: Save $100 on MacBook Air, $400 on Lenovo Yoga 9i and more - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:15
  
  You can get an Apple MacBook Air for only $899 right now at Amazon, and bigger discounts can be had on Windows laptops at Best Buy and Newegg.
  
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• Black Friday 2021 Adobe Creative Cloud deal gets you up to 40% off now through Nov. 26 - CNET

  15-11-2021 22:08
  
  It's a great deal, but watch that you don't get mired in an expensive ecosystem.
  
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• Heated seats, steering wheels dropped on numerous General Motors cars as chip shortage hits - Roadshow

  15-11-2021 21:57
  
  A load of Chevy, Buick, Cadillac and GMC models won't be available with heated seats or steering wheels as a temporary measure.
  
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• Apple extends deadline for Apple Card users to convert purchases into 0% monthly installments

  15-11-2021 21:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is extending its offer to convert eligible purchases from one-time payments into Apple Card Monthly Installments. The company says that customers now have until December 15, 2021, to request to have eligible purchases converted to an Apple Card Monthly Installment. more…
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• The Guardian reviews iPhone 13 Pro Max: A fantastic beast

  15-11-2021 21:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  Samuel Gibbs writes for The Guardian that Apple’s 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED screen featured in the iPhone 13 Pro Max is “fantastic: crisp, bright and super smooth.”
  Apple’s flagship 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max offers storage up to 1 TB
  Samuel Gibbs for The Guardian:Apple’s latest A15 Bionic processor is one of the fastest you can get, which combined with the 120Hz screen makes the 13 Pro Max feel super responsive.MacDailyNews Take: Apple’s latest A15 Bionic processor
  
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• Best Black Friday Fitbit deals: Fitbit Sense, Versa 2 and Luxe on sale now - CNET

  15-11-2021 21:50
  
  Don't miss out on these smartwatch deals from Fitbit while you can get them for less.
  
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• Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV debuts in China this week - Roadshow

  15-11-2021 21:48
  
  The GV70 EV will be Hyundai Motor Group's first EV built in Alabama.
  
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• Apple's Home Services Head Departs Company After Two Years

  15-11-2021 21:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Sam Jadallah, Apple's head of Home Services, left the company last week after two years leading some of Apple's work on smart home initiatives.
  Jadallah announced his departure on LinkedIn, where he said that it was "a treat to be an entrepreneur within Apple and to create products at scale." Based on some of his tweets, Jadallah worked on digital key-related projects, such as Apple's recent iOS 15 effort to add keys for HomeKit-enabled locks to the Wallet app.Apple hired Jadallah back in 2019,
  
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• ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ premieres January 21, 2022 on Apple TV+

  15-11-2021 21:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today unearthed the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated reboot of the beloved classic series “Fraggle Rock,” titled “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock.”
  “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” will premiere Friday, January 21, 2022, exclusively on Apple TV+.
  Premiering on Apple TV+ on Friday, January 21, 2022, the new 13-episode Apple Original series from The Jim Henson Company in association with New Regency follows last year’s celebrated Apple Or
  
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• Scientists film ghostly and elusive bigfin squid floating in the deep - CNET

  15-11-2021 21:25
  
  Watch the ethereal creature and listen in as the explorers delight in their find.
  
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• Disney Melee Mania will bring fan-favorite characters into the battle arena on Apple Arcade - CNET

  15-11-2021 21:15
  
  Disney Melee Mania is the first Disney and Pixar battle arena game, and it'll be an Apple Arcade exclusive.
  
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• Apple updates Dark Sky weather app with Apple Watch bug fixes and more

  15-11-2021 21:09 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple acquired the popular hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky back in March of 2020, and the app is currently slated to be shut down at the end of 2022. Nonetheless, the app continues to receive updates with bug fixes, performance improvements, and other tweaks despite the looming shutdown. more…
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• Best kitchen deals for Black Friday 2021: Air fryers, blenders, cookware and more - CNET

  15-11-2021 21:03
  
  We scoured the web for the absolute best Black Friday-style kitchen sales so far.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield: Free Shiny Zamazenta available from GameStop - CNET

  15-11-2021 21:00
  
  Visit a participating store to pick up a free code card for the Shiny legendary Pokemon.
  
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• Twitter makes its new API default for developers; Top Articles now available on iOS

  15-11-2021 20:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter in 2020 announced a major overhaul to its official API as a way to offer access to more of the social network’s features to third-party apps. While Twitter API v2 was already available as a beta, the company is now making the API the standard for developers.more…
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• Xbox 20th anniversary: Halo Infinite multiplayer launch, Halo TV series coming and more - CNET

  15-11-2021 20:54
  
  Microsoft gave fans a big surprise on Xbox's birthday.
  
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• Ground chicken patties recalled over possible bone pieces - CNET

  15-11-2021 20:52
  
  Some chicken burger patties sold at Trader Joe's and some Kroger stores have been recalled.
  
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• Apple confirms it runs ads for third-party apps, regularly communicates with developers about it

  15-11-2021 20:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier today, a report suggested that Apple has been “secretly” buying ads for third-party applications in an effort to increase its commission earnings. Apple is now defending itself against some of those allegations, saying that it is a standard business practice in the industry…more…
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• The best kitchen deals for Black Friday 2021: Air fryers, blenders, cookware and more - CNET

  15-11-2021 20:41
  
  We scoured the web for the absolute best Black Friday-style kitchen sales so far.
  
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• Meta expands fundraising efforts on Facebook, Instagram for Giving Tuesday - CNET

  15-11-2021 20:41
  
  Meta is offering people more ways to give back to their communities and favorite causes across its apps.
  
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• Best Black Friday Quest 2 deals: Where to save big, how to give as a gift - CNET

  15-11-2021 20:23
  
  Save some money on the most popular VR headset of the year.
  
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• ‘Disney Melee Mania’ coming this December exclusively on Apple Arcade

  15-11-2021 20:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today announced “Disney Melee Mania” from Mighty Bear Games will be joining the more than 200 incredibly fun games on its popular gaming subscription service, Apple Arcade.
  “Disney Melee Mania” from Mighty Bear Games is coming soon to Apple Arcade.
  Players will join forces in rumble-ready teams featuring iconic and fan-favorite Disney and Pixar characters, who will duke it out in a dazzling, never-before-seen virtual arena. From Wreck-It Ralph, Elsa, and Mickey Mous
  
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• Next-gen Wi-Fi smart home devices could come with over 1 kilometer of range - CNET

  15-11-2021 20:15
  
  A new feature called Wi-Fi HaLow supports low-energy transmissions for things like sensors and security cameras -- and it promises a big boost to range.
  
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• Roku unveils new LE for $15, Black Friday deals - CNET

  15-11-2021 20:10
  
  The HD streamer debuts amid big discounts on hardware, including the lowest price ever on the Roku Streambar speaker.
  
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• Halo Infinite multiplayer mode out now for PC and Xbox - CNET

  15-11-2021 19:56
  
  After several teases online, Microsoft says Halo Infinite's free multiplayer mode is available to play right now.
  
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• Space station astronauts take shelter to avoid new orbital debris cloud - CNET

  15-11-2021 19:52
  
  The US military says it's aware of a "debris-generating event," which may be linked to a Russian weapons test.
  
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• Space debris leads astronauts on ISS to take shelter - CNET

  15-11-2021 19:52
  
  The US military says it's aware of a "debris-generating event," which may be linked to a Russian weapons test.
  
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• Save up to $350 on Peloton bikes, treadmills and accessories - CNET

  15-11-2021 19:37
  
  Get a jump on those New Year's resolutions with big holiday savings at Peloton
  
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• This refurb Apple Watch Series 5 with LTE is cheaper than an Apple Watch SE

  15-11-2021 19:36 via macworld.com
  
  With Black Friday approaching, we’re frantically tracking the best deals on Apple’s latest products. But today we have one on an older device: Amazon’s Woot is selling a “Grade A” refurbished 40mm Apple Watch Series 5 with GPS and cellular for $280, the same price as an Apple Watch SE. That’s $220 off the original MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen.First the technical stuff. Woot is offering a 90-day warranty on these watches and promises that they
  
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• Hyper unveils new HyperDrive double and triple 4K display MacBook docks, now 50% off!

  15-11-2021 19:34 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Hyper is back again today with its new HyperDrive – a double or triple 4K display dock for MacBook. “Ditch the dongles and get your dock on” with the new all-in-one USB-C hub that supports MacBooks ranging from way back in 2016 right up to the brand new 14 and 16-inch models. Hyper is looking to consolidate the multi-display hub experience for MacBook users with its unique new HD134 and HD156 models, for the 13/14-inch and 15/16-inch models respectively. Head below for a close
  
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• Snapchat signs deal with Sony Music to bring even more songs to its platform

  15-11-2021 19:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Snapchat this week struck a deal with Sony Music to bring even more songs to its camera platform, as the company prefers to call it. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Snapchat is now a partner with all three major record labels, including Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group.more…
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• Native macOS Amazon Prime Video app arrives with picture-in-picture, AirPlay

  15-11-2021 19:16 via macworld.com
  
  Amazon on Monday announced that Prime subscribers now have a native Mac app to watch TV shows, movies, and other Prime Video content. Previously, viewers had to access the service using a web browser to watch content on the Mac. The Amazon Prime Video app is available now for free in the Mac App Store.The Prime Video Mac app has a couple of advantages over a browser. The key feature is Picture-in-Picture mode that will present a persistent, resizable video window on top of the Mac interfac
  
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• 2022 Mazda CX-50 debuts rugged style, capability - Roadshow

  15-11-2021 19:16
  
  The newest member of Mazda's family of SUVs heads off-road. Meet the 2022 CX-50.
  
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