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• United becomes first airline to fly passenger aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel - Roadshow

  02-12-2021 23:41
  
  The engine using sustainable aviation fuel emitted around 75% less carbon dioxide than a flight using traditional jet fuel, the company says.
  
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• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's final balance patch is now live - CNET

  02-12-2021 23:10
  
  The newly released version 13.0.1 update includes the game's "final fighter adjustments."
  
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• Apple TV+ series ‘Bad Monkey,’ starring Vince Vaughn casts Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Meredith Hagner

  02-12-2021 23:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith and Meredith Hagner have all been cast in the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series “Bad Monkey.”
  Vince Vaughn will star in “Bad Monkey,” a new 10-episode drama that will premiere exclusively on Apple TV+.
  Joe Otterson for Variety:Marcos Siega (“Dexter,” The Flight Attendant”) [is[ now onboard to direct the first episode and executive produce.
  The trio of actresses join previously announced series lead Vince Vaughn in the
  
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• U.S. FTC sues to block Nvidia’s planned acquisition of Arm Ltd.

  02-12-2021 22:54 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission today sued to block U.S. chip supplier Nvidia Corp.’s $40 billion acquisition of U.K. chip design provider Arm Ltd.U.S. Federal Trade Commission:Semiconductor chips power the computers and technologies that are essential to our modern economy and society. The proposed vertical deal would give one of the largest chip companies control over the computing technology and designs that rival firms rely on to develop their own competing chips. The FTC’s complain
  
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• Must-have winter workout gear: The best jackets, leggings, socks and more - CNET

  02-12-2021 22:46
  
  Don't get caught in the cold without these winter workout picks for men and women.
  
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• FTC sues to block Nvidia's $40B Arm acquisition - CNET

  02-12-2021 22:44
  
  A combined company could stifle competition, the FTC alleges.
  
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• Huge holiday deals on XGIMI’s 1080p/4K projectors with Harman Kardon audio

  02-12-2021 22:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We are now tracking some huge price drops on the highly-rated XGIMI home and portable projectors, just in time to ensure you get one under the tree this year. These feature-rich projectors bring movie night to the next level with up to 300-inch displays, true 4K or 1080p resolutions, and audio systems courtesy of the folks at Harman Kardon. Best of all, we are now tracking major price drops at Amazon with hundreds of dollars in savings. Head below for a closer look. more…
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• FTC takes action to block Nvidia’s $40B Arm acquisition with lawsuit

  02-12-2021 22:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last year we learned that Nvidia was set to move forward with its plans to acquire chip designer Arm for an estimated $40 billion. However, after the FTC investigated competition concerns around the deal this year, it has filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition.more…
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• U.S. Federal Trade Commission Sues to Block Nvidia's Planned Arm Acquisition

  02-12-2021 22:11 via macrumors.com
  
  The United States Federal Trade Commission today announced that it has filed a lawsuit to block Nvidia from acquiring Arm in a deal worth $40 billion.
  According to the FTC, the deal would give Nvidia, one of the largest chip companies, control over computing technology and designs that rival firms rely on to develop competing chips. The FTC believes an acquisition would stifle "innovative next-generation technologies." The combined firm would be able to "unfairly undermine" Nvidia's competitors.
  
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• All-time-low AirPods Max and other Cyber Monday deals still going strong

  02-12-2021 22:04 via macworld.com
  
  No longer is Black Friday limited to the day after Thanksgiving—holiday shopping deals began as soon as the summer ended and they won’t stop until Santa arrives. But searching for the best Apple deals doesn’t have to be an overwhelming, stressful experience. If you’re patient and smart, you can save big on Apple products without […]
  
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• EA making big changes to Battlefield franchise - CNET

  02-12-2021 22:04
  
  Respawn Entertainment head Vince Zampella is now in charge of the military shooter series, and there's an "interconnected universe" in its future.
  
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• EA makes big changes to future of Battlefield franchise - CNET

  02-12-2021 22:04
  
  Respawn Entertainment head Vince Zampella is now in charge of the military shooter series.
  
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• 12 great gifts under $100 that you can buy now. Seriously, don't wait - CNET

  02-12-2021 21:58
  
  Impress everyone with these inexpensive yet cool gifts this holiday season.
  
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• The Verge: Apple frontline workers ‘struggling to survive’ amid ‘untenable conditions’

  02-12-2021 21:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Zoe Schiffer at The Verge is out with a new story exploring working conditions for Apple’s “frontline employees,” including retail employees, support staff, and sales staff. The report, based on conversations with 16 current and former employees, says that “complaints about working conditions and pay have largely been ignored.” more…
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• A Pixel watch could be launching in 2022 - CNET

  02-12-2021 21:48
  
  Google is reportedly working on a rival to the Apple Watch.
  
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• Amazon adds M1 Mac mini to its AWS cloud service

  02-12-2021 21:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  AWS users can deploy new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) M1 Mac Instances to build and test apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
  Apple’s M1 Mac mini packs a staggering amount of performance into its ultracompact design.
  Sébastien Stormacq for Amazon AWS:The introduction of EC2 Mac instances brought the flexibility, scalability, and cost benefits of AWS to all Apple developers. EC2 Mac instances are dedicated Mac mini computers attached through Thunderbolt
  
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• Ultimate Apple Silicon showdown! How every Apple processor performs

  02-12-2021 21:26 via macworld.com
  
  At the heart of every Apple device is a processor. Apple has been using its own processors in its iPhones and iPads for some time, while the Mac lineup just started the second year of a two-year transition. Apple has far more devices with its own silicon than Intel’s now, and before the end of […]
  
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• Hellbound: How to watch and what to know about this Netflix series - CNET

  02-12-2021 21:20
  
  Looking for the next Squid Game? This South Korean horror series will rattle you in its own ways.
  
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• Hellbound: How to watch and everything to know about this Netflix series - CNET

  02-12-2021 21:20
  Looking for the next Squid Game? This South Korean horror series is unnerving in its own ways.
  
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• Apple wants to dodge these tariffs on Apple Watch and Mac Pro parts imported from China (again)

  02-12-2021 21:08 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is requesting the reinstatement of exclusions from tariffs on the Apple Watch and several Mac Pro components that are imported from China. Apple currently pays a 7.5% tariff on Apple Watches imported from China, and seven key Mac Pro components face a 25% tariff. The policy was originally initiated under the Trump administration.more…
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• 5 gifts for $5 or less: Impulse buy them all today - CNET

  02-12-2021 21:04
  You may not have known you needed these things until right now.
  
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• Jack Reacher trailer banishes memories of Tom Cruise on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  02-12-2021 20:57
  
  Alan Ritchson muscles up as Lee Child's ass-kicking hero in a new series streaming in 2022.
  
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• Lexus teases Toyota BZ4X-based RZ EV - Roadshow

  02-12-2021 20:43
  
  The RZ EV is expected to arrive in 2022.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 02, 2021 – iPhone 13 shortages, Apple Car changes

  02-12-2021 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• 25 great tech gifts for $100 or less - CNET

  02-12-2021 20:35
  
  Don't want to spend too much on a gift but also don't want to spend too little? Here are some picks in the $50 to $100 range that are sure to please.
  
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• 21 great tech gifts for $100 or less - CNET

  02-12-2021 20:35
  
  Don't want to spend too much on a gift but also don't want to spend too little? Here are some picks in the $50 to $100 range that are sure to please.
  
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• Market strategist: Apple stock is a major buy right now

  02-12-2021 20:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  A dip in in Apple’s stock after a report of weakening iPhone demand may offer a rare buying opportunity into Cupertino Colossus, says one market strategist.
  Apple Park in Cupertino, California
  Brian Sozzi for Yahoo Finance:“We actually like Apple, and we are adding to our position,” said Victoria Fernandez, Crossmark Global Investments chief markets strategist, on Yahoo Finance Live, adding Apple’s fundamentals are “strong.”
  Apple bulls remain aplenty on Wall
  
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• New Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl patch fixes softlocks and other bugs - CNET

  02-12-2021 20:20
  
  The games' version 1.1.2 update resolves a handful of issues "for more pleasant gameplay."
  
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• Some great holiday headphones deals remain, so nab them now - CNET

  02-12-2021 19:56
  
  Shopping for a new pair of wireless headphones? You can still get plenty of sweet deals after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
  
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• macOS Monterey: 40 Tips, Tricks, and Features You Might Have Missed

  02-12-2021 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released macOS Monterey to the public in the fall, and the new desktop OS brings a whole slew of useful new features and changes to apps like Safari, Maps, FaceTime, Notes, Photos, Messages, and more.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Beyond the headline features, Apple has also made numerous tweaks and changes to macOS that aim to make the time you spend using your Mac‌ more efficient, more functional, and more enjoyable. To that end, we've pulled out 40 addi
  
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• Planned Parenthood patient records leaked in data breach - CNET

  02-12-2021 19:29
  
  An attacker steals information including names, dates of birth, addresses and clinical data.
  
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• Planned Parenthood data breach leaks patient records - CNET

  02-12-2021 19:29
  
  Information including names, dates of birth, addresses and clinical data was stolen.
  
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• Apple rolling out iOS 15.2 beta 4 to developers as public release nears

  02-12-2021 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: Now rolling out to public beta testers as well.After a brief hiatus, the beta train is back in business today. Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.2 beta 4 to registered developers, bringing new features and continued refinements. Today’s update to beta 4 comes just over two weeks after the release of beta 3 to developers and public beta users. Head below for the details. more…
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  02-12-2021 19:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS and iPadOS 15.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the third betas and a month after the launch of iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1.
  iOS and iPadOS 15.2 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or over the air after the proper profile has been installed on an iPhone or an iPad.iOS and iPadOS 15.2 add support for App Privacy Report, a feature that Apple first highlighted back at WWDC. With App Privacy Report,
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 8.3 to Developers

  02-12-2021 19:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 8.3 beta to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming two weeks after the launch of the third beta and a month after the release of watchOS 8.1.
  To install ‌‌‌watchOS 8‌‌‌.3, developers will need to download the configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center. Once installed, ‌‌‌watchOS 8.3‌‌‌ can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on th
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 15.2 to Developers

  02-12-2021 19:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming tvOS 15.2 update to developers, with the software coming two weeks after the third beta and a month after the release of tvOS 15.1, an update that introduced SharePlay support.
  Developers can download the new tvOS 15.2 beta by downloading a profile onto the ‌Apple TV‌ using Xcode.tvOS updates are often minor in scale, focusing on under-the-hood bug fixes and improvements rather than major outward-facing changes. There's no word yet on w
  
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• Apple VR, AR headset rumors: Possible 2022 release date, price and more - CNET

  02-12-2021 19:00
  
  We're collecting all the rumors, leaks and reports about Apple's VR/AR headset. Here's everything we've heard so far.
  
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• Tears of Joy Remained Most Used Emoji in 2021

  02-12-2021 18:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Tears of Joy continued to be one of the most popular emoji used worldwide in 2021, according to the Unicode Consortium's list of the top emoji used throughout the year.
  The 😂 emoji accounts for over five percent of all emoji use, and the only other emoji that comes close is the heart emoji (❤️).Other top emoji in 2021 included rolling on the floor laughing face, thumbs up, loudly crying face, hands pressed together, face blowing kiss, face with hearts, face with heart eyes,
  
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• Don't fear that Eiffel Tower-size asteroid passing Earth next week - CNET

  02-12-2021 18:56
  
  Absolute-unit asteroid 4660 Nereus has been considered as a target for space missions.
  
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• These were the most popular emojis of 2021 according to the Unicode Consortium

  02-12-2021 18:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With the end of the year quickly approaching, the Unicode Consortium is out with a fun study today showing off the emojis that were used most throughout 2021. While the smiley/emotion category was the most popular overall, the new report breaks down nine different emoji categories by the most and least used.more…
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• Apple expected to release macOS 12.1 with SharePlay soon

  02-12-2021 18:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple released macOS Monterey on October 25, 2021, but Mac users continue to wait for several promised features including SharePlay and Universal Control to arrive on the Mac via software updates such as the forthcoming macOS 12.1, which is currently in beta testing.
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  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:The first macOS 12.1 beta enabled SharePlay on the Mac, allowing developers to prepare their apps to support the feature. SharePlay, which is already available in iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, and
  
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• Amazon's EC2 Service to Offer M1 Mac Mini Instances for Faster Build Times

  02-12-2021 18:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today announced that its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) service is now offering a "preview" of M1 Mac mini instances in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) regions of U.S. East and U.S. West, with other regions to be available when the instances are fully released.
  An "instance" is a virtual server available for rent through Amazon's EC2 service for running apps on AWS infrastructure. Intel-based Mac mini instances were already available since last year, but M1 models will provide improved perform
  
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• 18 holiday gifts under $25: Stuff your stockings without going broke - CNET

  02-12-2021 18:40
  
  There are a lot of great gifts out there that you can buy without spending a lot of money.
  
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• Resident Evil movie director reveals Stephen King influence on Raccoon City - CNET

  02-12-2021 18:30
  
  Johannes Roberts talks about his favorite Welcome to Raccoon City Easter eggs and his hopes for a potential sequel.
  
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• Polestar 3 EV shown in camo, US-built SUV launches next year - Roadshow

  02-12-2021 18:30
  
  Polestar's next entry will be a small, luxury-minded SUV. We get a first peek at the thing in the flesh today.
  
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• 18 great gift ideas for $50 or less - CNET

  02-12-2021 18:24
  
  Practical gifts for everyone that won't break the bank.
  
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• SiFive's new chip could lead to revamped phone brains in 2023 - CNET

  02-12-2021 18:15
  
  The Performance P650, a RISC-V processor family member, is 50% faster than its predecessor but slower than top-end chips in Samsung and Apple smartphones.
  
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• Apple likely to collect commission on any transactions that start in the app despite payment platform

  02-12-2021 18:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  A legal filing indicates that Apple is likely to charge a commission on any transactions that start in the app, despite the payment platform used.
  Apple’s App Store on iPhone
  Benjamin Mayo for 9to5Mac:Although the appeal of the Apple-Epic lawsuit is ongoing, Apple is currently subject to the judge’s decision and will have to allow app developers to show links to external payment platforms inside from December 9, unless the Ninth Circuit grants a stay.
  In a related legal filing, Apple
  
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• Giving cryptocurrency as a gift is easier than you think - CNET

  02-12-2021 18:00
  
  As Coinbase rolls out its new gifting feature, we explore some simple ways to give cryptocurrency this holiday season.
  
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• Thursday’s best deals: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack hits $75, AirPods Max $120 off, more

  02-12-2021 17:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, with Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack at an Amazon low leading the way. That’s alongside AirPods Max returning to the Black Friday price and 20% off Satechi Apple chargers. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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