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• Keanu Reeves discusses Sad Keanu and why he's so damn memeable - CNET

  14-12-2021 23:55
  
  Stephen Colbert asked the Matrix and John Wick star why meme-makers love him so much.
  
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• Nintendo Switch "year in review" site shows your most played games and other stats - CNET

  14-12-2021 23:45
  
  The site offers a look back at your Nintendo Switch play activity from the past year.
  
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• NASA solar probe officially 'touches the sun' and lives to tell the tale - CNET

  14-12-2021 23:42
  
  The Parker Solar Probe enters a region of space no spacecraft had ever been to before.
  
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• NASA solar probe officially 'touched the sun' and survived to tell the tale - CNET

  14-12-2021 23:42
  
  The Parker Solar Probe enters a region of space no spacecraft had ever been to before.
  
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• WhatsApp bug is making the app crash for many iPhone users

  14-12-2021 23:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone users are having a hard time accessing WhatsApp today. For some unknown reason, the iOS app crashes shortly after the user tries to open it, and the issue has been affecting many users around the world for the past few hours.more…
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• Apple Music critic catches Tim Cook’s attention with email over app feedback

  14-12-2021 23:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A longtime Apple fan has posted a story on Reddit alleging that they received a call from Apple CEO Tim Cook’s office over some Apple Music app feedback that they emailed to him. The user goes by the name of heyyoudvd on the platform and their story is quite intriguing. Normally, we’d raise our eyebrows and not think much of any sort of post like this. But the user goes into so much detail and provides an overview of all of the feedback that they sent to Cook via email.more…
  
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• SpaceX engineer alleges sexual harassment at work - CNET

  14-12-2021 23:21
  
  Repeated incidents went ignored even when reported to supervisors, HR and the ethics tip line, a former SpaceX worker alleges.
  
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• Apple Watch Activity badges: Ring in the New Year starting January 1, 2022

  14-12-2021 23:08 via macworld.com
  
  Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get […]
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 14, 2021 – Apple patches iCloud, 10 years of employee giving, Labor Dept to hear case against Apple

  14-12-2021 23:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• 5 ways to gift kids money and teach personal finance during the holidays - CNET

  14-12-2021 23:00
  
  Use creative money gifts, like stocks or 529 contributions, to teach children about personal finance.
  
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• Gene Munster: Approaching $3 trillion market value, Apple’s best days are yet to come

  14-12-2021 22:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  Longtime Apple analyst, Loup Funds’ Gene Munster, says that a Apple approaches the $3 trillion market value milestone, the company’s best days are yet to come.Gene Munster for Loup Funds:Over the past month, shares of AAPL are up 21% to $179.50. If the stock reaches $186, it will be the first company to cross the $3 trillion valuation milestone. Hitting this mark will be a catalyst for investor debate on how high can Apple’s valuation go. My view is grounded in the same logic I
  
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• Tesla faces more lawsuits alleging sexual harassment at its Fremont factory - CNET

  14-12-2021 22:34
  
  Six women accuse the electric carmaker of creating an environment where it was normal for women to deal with sexual comments and inappropriate touching.
  
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• The riskiest asteroid was recently discovered, but don't duck and cover just yet - CNET

  14-12-2021 22:29
  
  Don't worry: Even the riskiest known space rock isn't a big risk.
  
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• How to see what apps are doing in the background with iPhone App Privacy Report

  14-12-2021 22:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has included a new privacy tool with the arrival of iOS 15.2 that expands on the features it’s rolled out recently like app privacy labels and app tracking transparency. Follow along for how to turn on iPhone App Privacy Report to understand what your apps are up to when it comes to data access, sensor access, and network activity.more…
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• Log4j software bug could cause 'incalculable' damage: What you need to know - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:57
  
  Casual computer users have probably never heard of this logging software, but it's used across the entire internet.
  
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• Apple brings back COVID restrictions to Apple stores in US - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:50
  
  Apple will reportedly reinstate mask mandates and control crowd size within US Apple store locations.
  
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• iOS 15.2 changes and features – A great end-of-year update for iPhone and iPad [Video]

  14-12-2021 21:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Yesterday Apple released another feature-filled update for iPhone and iPads in the form of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. In beta since the later part of October, iOS 15.2 comes bundled with numerous enhancements, headlined by features like App Privacy Report, which first came on the radar back at WWDC 2021.In addition to App Privacy Report, there and many more changes and features to be found in iOS 15.2. Users can look forward to an updated Mail app with integrated Hide My Email, the implementatio
  
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• Best laptop holiday deals: Save $200 on a MacBook Air, $500 on a Razer Blade Stealth and more - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:44
  
  These are the best laptop deals available right now for holiday shopping.
  
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• Apple adds nine new Scotland and Iceland aerials to Apple TV screensaver lineup

  14-12-2021 21:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As part of the tvOS 15.2 release yesterday, Apple announced it was adding new Apple TV screensavers featuring aerial flythroughs of Iceland and Scotland. more…
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• Wall Street tumbles as investors eye hot inflation data

  14-12-2021 21:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Wall Street tumbled as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq each fell more than 1% on Tuesday after hot inflation data showed producer prices increased more than expected in November and ahead of a potential decision on faster tapering from the U.S. Federal Reserve this week.Reuters:Declines were led by megacap technology stocks, with Meta Platforms, Microsoft Corp, Tesla Inc, Alphabet Inc, and Amazon.com Inc falling between 1.3% and 4.0%.
  Apple Inc fell 1.6%, but stayed on track to become the world&r
  
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• Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman would want his role recast, his brother says - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:23
  
  More than 43,000 people have signed an online petition encouraging Marvel to keep the character of T'Challa.
  
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• HBO Succession season 3 finale explained as the family brutally bare their souls - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:15
  
  Everyone reveals secrets in episode 9, All the Bells Say, a revelatory season finale. But has Tom made the decisive move?
  
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• Best yoga mats of 2021 - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:09
  
  Having the right yoga mat will improve all your favorite poses.
  
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• Boba Fett gets his own Xbox controller - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:08
  
  Just in time for the launch of his new Disney Plus series.
  
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• Spider-Man: No Way Home review -- a triumph on two different levels - CNET

  14-12-2021 21:03
  
  It's hard to imagine how any Spider-Man movie could surpass Tom Holland's latest Marvel romp -- well, until Across the Spider-Verse.
  
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• The King's Man is a deranged spy prequel kicking history in the face - CNET

  14-12-2021 20:54
  
  Review: Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton take on Rasputin in a bonkers Kingsman prequel. Call it Brideshead Revisited meets John Wick.
  
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• Android 12 Go edition to bring new speed, privacy features to lower-end phones - CNET

  14-12-2021 20:51
  
  The new features will roll out to devices starting in 2022.
  
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• ISS space tourist captures breathtaking time lapse of an orbit around Earth - CNET

  14-12-2021 20:45
  
  Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa plans to fly around the moon with SpaceX, but right now he's visiting the space station.
  
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• Apple Watch users can ‘Ring in the New Year’ in January with fitness challenge

  14-12-2021 20:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As Apple typically introduces Activity Challenges for Apple Watch users on commemorative dates, the company will soon be promoting a “Ring in the New Year Challenge.” The challenge will offer special achievements during January 2022.more…
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• YouTube TV could lose ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels late Friday - CNET

  14-12-2021 20:40
  
  YouTube says that if it can't reach a deal with Disney, it'll lower the price of YouTube TV by $15, to $50 a month, while Disney's channels are missing.
  
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• SpaceX turned Apple employee speaks out about sexual harassment at space company

  14-12-2021 20:40 via spaceexplored.com
  
  Ashley Kosak, a former SpaceX mission integration engineer and now a program manager at Apple, described in a letter the repeated and widespread harassment taking place throughout Elon Musk’s space company.more…
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• 26 Harry Potter gifts any Potterhead will love - CNET

  14-12-2021 20:39
  
  Summon the magic with everything from themed bags to home goods to jewelry.
  
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• HBO's Station Eleven adaptation review: Pandemic fiction we can feel good about - CNET

  14-12-2021 20:36
  
  The first three episodes of the limited series stream Dec. 16 on HBO Max.
  
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• Apple TV+ releases trailer for murder-mystery comedy series ‘The Afterparty’

  14-12-2021 20:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for the new murder-mystery comedy series, “The Afterparty,” starring Tiffany Haddish (“Girls Trip,” “Like a Boss”), Sam Richardson (“Tomorrow War,” “Veep”), Zoë Chao (“Love Life,” “Downhill”), Ben Schwartz (“Space Force,” “House of Lies”), Ike Barinholtz (“The Mindy Project,” “Neighbors”), Ilana Glazer (“Broad City&rdq
  
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• 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Smart wallets for iPhone (or your pocket)

  14-12-2021 20:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This holiday season marks Apple’s second year selling a wallet (now with Find My support) and there are a lot of other great iPhone wallet cases with varying advantages. We’ll also look at some standalone wallets with smart iPhone integration for those that don’t prefer to use a wallet case.more…
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• 11 best e-gift cards to give a foodie - CNET

  14-12-2021 20:15
  
  Save your postage and nab a digital gift card for fresh seafood, high-end meat, trendy cookware or coffee.
  
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• [Update: Now available] Apple Music’s Siri-controlled Voice Plan launching in iOS 15.2 for $4.99/month

  14-12-2021 19:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  [December 13, 2021: iOS 15.2 is now available, bringing the more affordable version of Apple Music to potential subscribers. Apple Music Voice Plan works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. Support was first spotted on December 7.]
  Apple announced its new Voice Plan for Apple Music in October with a release date of later this year. Now ‘later this year’ has arrived, and the new tier for Apple Music memberships is making its first public appearance.more…
  
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• Apple mandates masks for customers at all U.S. retail stores

  14-12-2021 19:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Customers at Apple Retail Stores across America will be required to wear face masks to shop. California, where Apple is headquartered, imposed an indoor mask mandate on Monday.
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  Kif Leswing for CNBC:Previously, Apple only required masks in some U.S. stores in regions that required them. Tuesday’s announcement means that Apple will require them for shoppers even in states that don’t require indoor masking.
  “We regularly monitor conditions and we will adjust our he
  
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• Display rumors point to new iMac, AR headset, folding iPhone

  14-12-2021 19:18 via macworld.com
  
  With 2021 coming to a close, all eyes are turning to Apple’s 2022 release schedule. While we’ve previously heard from Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo, a new report looks solely at Apple’s display ambitions and what that could mean for the next 12 months—and beyond. Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants is out with […]
  
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• Snap launches standalone ‘Story Studio’ video editor for iPhone users

  14-12-2021 19:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following a brief announcement earlier this year, Snap (the company behind the popular social network Snapchat) on Tuesday launched a new app called “Story Studio” – which is basically a standalone video editor for iPhone users.more…
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• Android 12 Go Edition brings new speed, battery, privacy features to lower-end phones - CNET

  14-12-2021 19:15
  
  The new features are set to roll out to devices starting in 2022.
  
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• HomePod Mini deal at Target scores you a $20 discount - CNET

  14-12-2021 19:08
  
  Need little Apple orbs in your house? One of the best prices we've seen is here.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: Save $199 on a MacBook Air, $249 on a MacBook Pro and more - CNET

  14-12-2021 19:05
  
  The best prices for MacBooks are at Amazon, where you can get the M1 MacBook Air with 512GB of solid-state storage for only $1,050.
  
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• Readdle’s Scanner Pro for iPhone gets Magic Eraser to remove fingers, hole punches, more

  14-12-2021 19:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Readdle’s Scanner Pro app has received a nice update today with a new Magic Eraser feature. The AI-powered tool lets you quickly remove fingers, stains, marks, hole punches, and more.more…
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• NASA shares rover's 'strangely serene' snapshot of dusty Mars - CNET

  14-12-2021 18:44
  
  Mars looks like a nice place to practice meditation.
  
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• Apple retail reinstates mask mandate and limited store capacities over COVID-19 case increase

  14-12-2021 18:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is reinstating its mask mandate at all US retail stores due to rising COVID-19 cases, according to Bloomberg’s Terminal. Once again, the company will begin limiting store occupancy at several locations.more…
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• Apple launches ‘Hey Siri, play…’ suggestions following Apple Music Voice Plan debut

  14-12-2021 18:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With the release of iOS 15.2, Apple also launched another subscription tier for Apple Music with a new Voice Plan. Since it only lets users ask for songs talking to Siri, the company is now highlighting a new ‘Hey Siri, play…’ suggestion on the Browse page of the music streaming service.more…
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• Quest Day: Meta's 'holiday' offers a host of weird and wonderful experiments - CNET

  14-12-2021 18:08
  
  If you own a Quest 2, Meta has planned a day of silliness just for you.
  
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• Apple’s Universal Control won’t arrive in macOS Monterey until ‘this spring’

  14-12-2021 18:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  As spotted by the AppleSWUpdates Twitter account, Apple’s Universal Control feature has been delayed again, with the company’s website now updated to note that the drag-and-drop feature won’t be arriving until sometime “this spring.”
  Apple’s Universal Control won’t arrive in macOS Monterey until ‘this spring’
  With Universal Control, users will be able to work with a single mouse and keyboard and move seamlessly between Mac and iPad. Users can
  
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• The King's Man is a deranged spy movie kicking history in the face - CNET

  14-12-2021 18:01
  
  This Kingsman prequel plays out like Brideshead Revisited meets John Wick.
  
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