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• Matrix resurrects, but same-day streaming movies are going extinct - CNET

  22-12-2021 23:43
  
  Say farewell to the one year movies actually hit streaming services the same day as the big screen.
  
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• The King's Man review: Deranged spy prequel kicks history in the face - CNET

  22-12-2021 23:38
  
  Review: Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton fight Rasputin in the wild new Kingsman movie, in theaters now.
  
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• Some Apple Watch Users Experiencing Charging Issues After Updating to watchOS 8.3

  22-12-2021 23:34 via macrumors.com
  
  A number of Apple Watch Series 7 owners have been experiencing issues with charging after updating to the latest watchOS 8.3 software, according to reports on the MacRumors forums, Reddit, and the Apple Support Communities.
  Many of the complaints are related to third-party Apple Watch chargers, with users finding that these devices no longer work to charge their Apple Watches. From Reddit:Updated my watch last night to 8.3, set it on my 3rd party charger this morning, came back after an hour and
  
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• Apple execs explain why you should use Apple Maps

  22-12-2021 23:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Maps first launched in 2012 and became the default map app on iPhones everywhere. Its launch was rocky, poorly received, and should’ve been tagged with a “beta” designation that would have spared the software from most of the “melting bridges” jokes hurled its way.
  But, Apple kept at it and has been rolling out an all-new Maps — a 3D experience with a considerable amount of visual details, improved accuracy, and many quality-of-life upgrades.
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• Netflix's most popular shows and movies ever, ranked (according to Netflix) - CNET

  22-12-2021 23:19
  
  Shocking no one, The Witcher's second season was watched like gangbusters over the weekend.
  
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• COVID vaccines for dogs and cats? What to know about vaccines and testing for pets - CNET

  22-12-2021 23:00
  
  Several animal species have tested positive for COVID-19. Cats and dogs can't be vaccinated yet, but you can protect your furry friends in other ways.
  
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• T-Mobile, TikTok, AT&T, Meta and more scrap CES 2022 plans due to COVID-19 - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:55
  
  The list of companies canceling their physical presence at the Las Vegas show is growing.
  
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• Encanto is almost available on Disney Plus yet (and Eternals comes next) - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:39
  
  Encanto, Disney's latest animated musical, will be available on Disney Plus in time for Christmas, and Eternals is set to arrive a couple weeks later.
  
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• Omicron spurs cancellations, delays: NHL, RSA and other events impacted - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:38
  
  The rising number of COVID-19 cases is prompting some to change plans.
  
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• HBO Max: Matrix Resurrections is streaming now, plus everything else to know - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:34
  
  Matrix is the latest (and last) same-day streaming movie on HBO Max, which also has originals and a big library of other shows and movies. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Save on Dreametech’s powerful D9 Smart Robot Vacuum + Mop and more for the holidays

  22-12-2021 22:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Whether you’re looking to refresh an existing vacuum or just get in on the smart, autonomous cleaning action for the first time, Dreametech has you covered with a lineup of appliances. Now ahead of the holidays, it is offering great deals on its D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop, as well as the higher-end Dreametech L10 Pro. Keep reading for all the details on Dreametech’s smart cleaning devices for the home.more…
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• Apple continues to dominate stock buybacks by a wide margin

  22-12-2021 22:20 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple continues to dominate stock buybacks with a massive $20.449 billion in share repurchases in the third quarter alone.Brian Sozzi for Yahoo Finance:About 53.8% of third quarter stock buyback activity was fueled by the top 20 companies, according to new data from S&P Dow Jones Indices senior index analyst Howard Silverblatt. The top 20 list was headlined by a who’s who of the rich and powerful in corporate America: Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Oracle and Microsoft.
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• Apple Maps leads explain how the company salvaged the app despite rocky initial launch

  22-12-2021 22:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Maps has seen a lot of upgrades over the last few years and specifically this fall with iOS 15 and another update just landing at the tail end of 2021. Now CNN has interviewed two Apple Maps leaders to learn more about the service including how it turned around the app and why Apple thinks it should be your go-to choice.more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 22, 2021 – Apple and Disney, last-minute holiday shopping

  22-12-2021 22:15 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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• Apple Exec Explains Why You Should Use Apple Maps

  22-12-2021 22:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Maps Product Lead David Dorn and Design Lead Meg Frost recently did an interview with CNN to explain the ‌Apple Maps‌ features that were introduced with the iOS 15 update and to explain why iPhone users should choose ‌Apple Maps‌ over other mapping apps like Google and Waze.
  According to Dorn, there are three major reasons why ‌Apple Maps‌ is the best choice. Apple is making serious investments into Maps to improve it.Privacy is central and Apple isn't trackin
  
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• Pokemon Go January 2022 events: Raids, Research Breakthrough and more - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:10
  
  Here's a look at what's happening in Pokemon Go next month.
  
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• The King's Man review: Demented spy prequel kicks history in the face - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:05
  
  Review: Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton fight Rasputin in the wild new Kingsman movie, in theaters now.
  
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• John Wick 4 release date set for March 2023 - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:03
  
  The movie is finally hitting the big screen, two years later than expected.
  
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• The best e-gift cards to give someone who cooks (or eats) - CNET

  22-12-2021 22:00
  
  Need a last-minute gift for a foodie? Nab a digital gift card for fresh seafood, premium meat, trendy cookware or snacks.
  
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• Before The Matrix, Johnny Mnemonic and Hackers led the internet movies of the '90s - CNET

  22-12-2021 21:55
  
  Angelina Jolie in Hackers. Keanu Reeves in Johnny Mnemonic. The funky fashion might look funny now, but 1995's crop of web-themed movies got a lot right.
  
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• Apple Shares 10 Helpful iPhone Tips and Tricks

  22-12-2021 21:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today shared a new video on YouTube demonstrating 10 helpful iPhone tips and tricks that some users may not have known about.
  An overview of each of the 10 tips and tricks:If you accidentally enter a wrong digit in the Calculator app, you can swipe left or right at the top of the screen to erase the digit.
  Starting with iOS 15, you can pin content like web links in a Messages conversation by touching and holding the item you want to pin and tapping Pin.
  To stack Home screen widgets, touch
  
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• Spider-Man: No Way Home isn't on Disney Plus or HBO Max, sorry - CNET

  22-12-2021 21:33
  
  An unprecedented number of movies have streamed at the same time they were in theaters this year, but the new Spider-Man isn't one of them.
  
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• Dinosaur with wicked claws might have climbed trees like a leopard - CNET

  22-12-2021 21:31
  
  The wolf-size dino, an ancient velociraptor relative, would have used brute strength to take out its prey.
  
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• The Apple Watch Series 7 is $60 off and arrives in time for Christmas

  22-12-2021 21:27 via macworld.com
  
  If you forgot to buy a present for that special Apple fan in your life, we’ve got you covered: Amazon is selling the 41mm Apple Watch Series 7 in green for $339, knocking $60 off the price for the lowest we’ve ever seen.The Apple Watch Series 7 isn’t a huge upgrade over the Series 6, but it does bring two meaningful changes: a larger screen and faster charging. It also has everything that’s great about the Series 6: EKG and blood-oxygen sensors, an always-on altimeter, a
  
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• Showrunner for HBO's Insecure wants finale to feel like the show will continue - CNET

  22-12-2021 21:26
  
  Prentice Penny, the showrunner and executive producer, talks with us ahead of the Dec. 26 series finale.
  
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• WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new interface for voice calls, E2E label

  22-12-2021 21:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s almost the end of the year, but there are still features that WhatsApp is readying for launch as soon as possible. One of them is a new interface for voice calls.more…
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• Honda builds 'Shogo' electric ride-on for kids in the hospital - Roadshow

  22-12-2021 21:24
  
  It's got mounts for IV bags and pumps, and even a horn that makes inspirational sounds.
  
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• Here are the 30 states exploring support for Apple’s digital IDs in Wallet feature

  22-12-2021 21:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the most highly anticipated features announced at WWDC this year was support for storing IDs in the Apple Wallet application. Touted by Apple as the last step before you are “fully free of your physical wallet,” the feature was ultimately delayed until 2022.
  Nonetheless, there are now at least 30 states working towards adopting digital IDs for citizens…more…
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• Take grocery shopping off your to-do list with $30 off your first order at Instacart - CNET

  22-12-2021 21:13
  
  Groceries on sale and delivered right to your doorstep? Yes, please.
  
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• Luxshare builds massive iPhone factory in China to challenge Foxconn and Pegatron

  22-12-2021 21:12 via macdailynews.com
  
  Luxshare Precision Industry is building a massive manufacturing complex in eastern China as it aims — with Apple’s blessing — to break the decadelong hold that Taiwanese rivals Foxconn and Pegatron have on iPhone assembly.Lauly Li, Cheng Ting-Fang, and Shunsuke Tabeta for Nikkei Asia:Luxshare, China’s most prominent player in the Apple supply chain, is building a 285,000 sq. meter manufacturing park in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, with a total investment of 11 billion yuan
  
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• Get wellness by the bottle with 15% off your first order from Hum Nutrition - CNET

  22-12-2021 21:11
  
  Get all the vitamins and supplements you need, delivered right to your door.
  
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• T-Mobile, TikTok, Twitter, Meta scrap CES 2022 plans due to COVID-19 - CNET

  22-12-2021 20:13
  
  The list of companies canceling their physical presence at the Las Vegas show is growing.
  
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• Apple approaches year eight of ‘Project Titan’ – will we ever see the ‘Apple Car?’

  22-12-2021 20:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is approaching year eight of “Project Titan,” the company’s codename for its rumored autonomous vehicle. 2022 could prove to be the project’s most pivotal year, according to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman.Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The Apple Car, as many industry watchers have dubbed the company’s autonomous vehicle, has been an exercise in leadership shuffling.
  The project kicked off in 2014 at the direction of Steve Zadesky, a former Ford engineer tur
  
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• Biden extends student loan repayment pause amid omicron surge - CNET

  22-12-2021 19:34
  
  Student loan repayments have been paused for nearly two years now.
  
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• Scientists discover microplastics in 'pristine' Pyrenees mountain air - CNET

  22-12-2021 19:28
  
  Breathe deeply, breathe microplastics.
  
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• Stunningly well-preserved dinosaur embryo found inside fossilized egg - CNET

  22-12-2021 19:22
  
  One researcher calls the embryo "one of the most beautiful fossils I have ever seen."
  
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• Weather delays NASA's James Webb Telescope launch until Christmas - CNET

  22-12-2021 19:18
  
  If all goes according to plan, Christmas will bring an exciting gift for skywatchers the world over.
  
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• The Matrix Resurrections post-credits scene, explained - CNET

  22-12-2021 19:18
  
  The fourth Matrix movie landed in theaters and on HBO Max Wednesday, and there's a little something if you sit through the credits.
  
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• 25 Years Ago, Apple Acquired NeXT and Brought Back Steve Jobs

  22-12-2021 19:12 via macrumors.com
  
  This week marks the 25th anniversary of Apple announcing that it had agreed to acquire NeXT for $400 million. The stunning move brought Steve Jobs back to Apple over a decade after he left the company following an internal power struggle.
  "The acquisition of NeXT is the start of a new chapter in Apple's history and represents a milestone in our transformation as a corporation," said former Apple CEO Gil Amelio, when the deal was announced December 20, 1996. "Today Apple welcomed back its most ta
  
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• Remarkable perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found inside fossilized egg - CNET

  22-12-2021 19:10
  
  One researcher calls the embryo "one of the most beautiful fossils I have ever seen."
  
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• ‘Reality Tasks’ is the latest productivity app to take advantage of SharePlay

  22-12-2021 18:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Reality Tasks is a task and project management app for teams and individuals. With a very Apple-style design, it helps you organize your day and your team’s day supporting iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Now, the app was just updated with SharePlay as Apple recently released macOS 12.1 with this feature.more…
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• Matrix has resurrected, but same-day streaming movies are going extinct - CNET

  22-12-2021 18:51
  
  Say farewell to the one year that movies actually hit streaming services the same day as the big screen.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip 3 deal: Save up to $750 off a custom Samsung foldable today only - CNET

  22-12-2021 18:46
  
  Plus, a $150 pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 for free as an added bonus.
  
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• FDA authorizes Pfizer pill to treat COVID-19 - CNET

  22-12-2021 18:43
  
  In clinical trials, Pfizer's antiviral drug reduced the risk of hospitalization or death by 89%.
  
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• Americans trust Google and Amazon more than Apple to handle their personal data

  22-12-2021 18:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to a Washington Post-Schar School poll conducted November 4-22, 2021, Americans trust Google and Amazon more than Apple to handle their personal data.Heather Kelly and Emily Guskin for The Washington Post:Most Americans say they are skeptical that several Internet giants will responsibly handle their personal information and data about their online activity. And an overwhelming majority say they think tech companies don’t provide people with enough control over how their activiti
  
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• Cryptocurrency makes a sneaky good gift: Here's why -- and how to send it - CNET

  22-12-2021 18:26
  
  Cryptocurrency might be the versatile and fun last-minute holiday gift you've been searching for.
  
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• Demon Slayer season 2: 'Sun breathing' explained - CNET

  22-12-2021 18:22
  
  The sword breathing techniques get explained by a former Flame Hashira.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 7 on sale from $339 in today’s best deals, 10.2-inch iPad $30 off, more

  22-12-2021 18:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve made it halfway through the workweek, and all of today’s best deals are headlined by the Apple Watch Series 7 on sale from $339. That’s alongside the latest 10.2-inch iPad at $30 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Some Apple shareholders want a civil rights audit - CNET

  22-12-2021 18:12
  
  The tech giant has faced accusations of allowing a hostile work environment to grow under its majority white and male leadership.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 167: “iPad is now Turing Complete”

  22-12-2021 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  John and Rambo share their first impressions of the newly released Swift Playgrounds 4, which enables developers to build full iOS apps right on the iPad. Also, the value of narrowly scoped open source libraries, and what it’s like using GitHub CoPilot in practice.
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