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• NHTSA shuts down Tesla's Passenger Play feature after investigation - Roadshow

  23-12-2021 23:53
  
  The feature would allow video games to be played on the vehicle's center screen while in motion.
  
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• NHTSA shuts down Tesla's Passenger Play feature after investigation - CNET

  23-12-2021 23:53
  
  The feature would allow video games to be played on the vehicle's center screen while in motion.
  
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• Apple workers to stage a walkout on Christmas Eve - CNET

  23-12-2021 23:43
  
  Apple employees are asking customers not to cross the picket line.
  
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• New York makes fake COVID vaccination cards a state crime - CNET

  23-12-2021 23:31
  
  Culprits can face up to a year in prison.
  
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• CES 2022: Google latest to drop out over COVID-19, joining Intel, T-Mobile and more - CNET

  23-12-2021 23:20
  
  The big consumer electronics show in Las Vegas will still take place, even as more than 40 exhibitors have canceled, says the organizer.
  
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• Can you tell which COVID variant you have? - CNET

  23-12-2021 22:47
  
  Probably not. But someone processing your COVID-19 test in a lab might be able to guess.
  
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• Internet Association shuttered as Big Tech splinters

  23-12-2021 22:36 via macdailynews.com
  
  Growing tensions between Apple, Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook), and Microsoft, lie behind the death of the Internet Association (IA), the nine-year-old lobby group that was Big Tech’s voice in Washington, Ars Technica reports, citing “insiders and industry observers.”Dave Lee for Financial Times:The Washington-based group, which dubbed itself the “unified” voice of the internet industry, will shut at the end of the year after both Microsoft and Uber, amo
  
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• Pokemon Go New Year's event: Costumed Pokemon, bonuses and more - CNET

  23-12-2021 22:30
  
  Pokemon Go is celebrating the new year with a special in-game event starting Dec. 31.
  
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• Tempo Move review – iPhone-powered fitness for great value, with an even better design!

  23-12-2021 22:20 via connectthewatts.com
  
  I’ve been testing out the new Tempo Move Home Gym, which utilizes the tech on your iPhone to deliver you an at-home personal training experience, for a few weeks now. The Tempo Move costs just $395 USD and includes a high-quality set of adjustable dumbbells, Olympic-style plates, and one of the most well-designed fitness storage containers I have seen. Let’s discuss if this home fitness package could be the perfect fit for your home.more…
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• Dinosaur with wicked scythe-like claws might have climbed trees like a leopard - CNET

  23-12-2021 22:10
  
  The wolf-size dino, an ancient velociraptor relative, would have used brute strength to take out its prey.
  
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• Scientists discover at least 70 rogue planets wandering the universe, all alone - CNET

  23-12-2021 22:05
  
  It's the largest group yet of lonely orbs without a home.
  
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• GM wants to electrify airport ground support equipment, and that's awesome - Roadshow

  23-12-2021 21:57
  
  Most of the ground support equipment currently in use runs on gas or diesel, but going electric makes a ton of sense.
  
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• Get your first glimpse at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Lilibet - CNET

  23-12-2021 21:22
  
  The parents of the American-born baby who's eighth in line to the British throne shared an image of her on the family holiday card.
  
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• No Time to Die: All your biggest questions answered (major spoilers) - CNET

  23-12-2021 21:16
  
  Daniel Craig's Bond finale is on DVD and Blu-ray now. Let's dive into the classic 007 Easter eggs, Greek mythology and explosive moments of No Time to Die.
  
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• The Matrix Resurrections an uneven but dizzyingly playful sequel - CNET

  23-12-2021 21:12
  
  Review: Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss question reality in this Matrix remix with mixed results.
  
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• Best personal loans for December 2021 - CNET

  23-12-2021 21:10
  
  From debt consolidation to home improvements, here are our picks for the best personal loans with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms.
  
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• Encanto will stream on Disney Plus late tonight (and Eternals is coming soon) - CNET

  23-12-2021 21:04
  
  Encanto, Disney's latest animated musical, will be available on Disney Plus very early Friday morning, and Eternals is set to arrive a couple weeks after.
  
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• CES 2022 touts more exhibitors as Intel, T-Mobile, others drop out over COVID-19 - CNET

  23-12-2021 21:01
  
  The big consumer electronics show in Las Vegas will still take place, even as more than 40 exhibitors have cancelled, says the organizer.
  
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• Spotify HiFi is still M.I.A. while Apple Music subscribers enjoy Lossless Audio for free

  23-12-2021 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Music delivered industry-leading sound quality to subscribers with the addition of high quality Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos in June 2021 at no additional cost.
  Spotify HiFi is M.I.A.
  “Spotify HiFi,” first announced by the company in February is still M.I.A., perhaps because Spotify intended on charging extra for it until the learned of Apple’s plan to provide Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio to subscribers for free.
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• 6 Best Peloton alternatives for 2022: Get the same great at-home workout for less - CNET

  23-12-2021 21:00
  
  Before you splurge on a Peloton, check out these more-affordable options from Bowflex, Echelon, Myx Fitness, NordicTrack and ProForm.
  
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• NASA's most powerful telescope ever set to reveal unseen corners of the universe - CNET

  23-12-2021 20:59
  
  Will it be a Christmas miracle for the long-delayed James Webb Space Telescope? Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Spider-Man: No Way Home could end up the only billion-dollar movie of 2021 - CNET

  23-12-2021 20:44
  
  Is he strong? Listen, bud. Spidey's heading for the billion-dollar club.
  
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• Discover more about your Apple Music songs with Shazam-like ‘NowPlaying’ app

  23-12-2021 20:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Music just got a new client with NowPlaying, a brand new app launched by developer Hidde Van Der Ploeg. It combines Shazam-like features but with a special twist. Head below for the details. more…
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• New Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl freebie available for a limited time - CNET

  23-12-2021 19:45
  
  Players can receive five free statues for their Secret Bases right now until Dec. 25.
  
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• Amazon workers seeking to unionize could get lift from labor board settlement - CNET

  23-12-2021 19:31
  
  A settlement between Amazon and the National Labor Relations Board comes nearly a month after a regional NLRB director said Amazon illegally interfered with an Alabama union vote.
  
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• See Joseph Gordon-Levitt as former Uber CEO in new Showtime series trailer - CNET

  23-12-2021 19:27
  
  Uma Thurman, Kyle Chandler and Hank Azaria also star in the first season of Super Pumped.
  
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• Anker intros new 4-port PowerPort III 120W, its most powerful USB-C charger yet

  23-12-2021 19:27 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Throughout 2021, we’ve seen the folks at Anker refresh much of its charging lineup with everything from new compact USB-C wall adapters to GaN offerings and more. But all of that pales in comparison to the brand’s latest release. Enter the new Anker PowerPort III 120W USB-C Charging Station, which can refuel your entire Apple kit. more…
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• This mini massage gun is under $50 today and promises next-day delivery - CNET

  23-12-2021 19:11
  
  Massage guns are all the rage right now. Grab this portable version, perfect for travel and get it under the tree in time for Christmas.
  
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• See NASA asteroid-bashing mission's star-studded first images from space - CNET

  23-12-2021 19:04
  
  Darkness and stars mark a major milestone for the DART planetary defense mission.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan share first photo of daughter Lilibet on holiday card - CNET

  23-12-2021 18:56
  
  Get your first ever glimpse at the American-born baby who's eighth in line to the British throne.
  
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• Spotify’s HiFi may be delayed to 2022 as Apple Music users enjoy Lossless for free

  23-12-2021 18:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re coming up on one year since Spotify announced its HiFi offering that was slated to launch sometime in 2021. However, with just about a week remaining, Spotify is close to missing that deadline. Meanwhile, Apple Music listeners have been able to enjoy HiFi Lossless audio at no extra cost since June.more…
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• iOS 15.2: How to use Apple’s ingenious new iPhone and iPad privacy feature

  23-12-2021 18:53 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s new App Privacy Report, released with iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, helps give you visibility into the ways apps use the privacy permissions you’ve granted them, as well as their network activity.
  With iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, you can turn on App Privacy Report to see details about how often apps access your data — like your location, camera, microphone, and more. You can also see information about each app’s network activity and website network activity, as well as
  
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• Travel insurance: Everything you need to know about covering your trip - CNET

  23-12-2021 18:45
  
  In the COVID era, is travel insurance now a worthwhile expense?
  
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• Poll: What’s your favorite Apple product introduced in 2021?

  23-12-2021 18:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With 2021 finally coming to an end, it’s time to take a look back at Apple products introduced this year. With up to ten big releases and lots of small launches, there’s a lot to be excited about from Apple’s 2021. What’s your favorite product introduced this year?more…
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• Massive lineup of top-tier holiday Mac and iOS app deals now live!

  23-12-2021 18:17 via 9to5toys.com
  
  It’s that time of year again, and your massive collection of the best Mac and iOS app deals is now waiting down below. Every year in the run up to the big day at the end of December, the App Store explodes with notable price drops on many of the best games and apps for your Mac and iOS setup, and 2021 is no exception. Whether it’s 50% off Pixelamator Pro, giant price drops on the beloved Final Fantasy series, new all-time lows, or some of the best casual puzzlers you can get your ha
  
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• Audi is giving spurned Wheel of Fortune contestant a new Q3 - Roadshow

  23-12-2021 17:59
  
  After a technicality prevented a contestant from winning a new SUV, Audi stepped in to help.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 23, 2021 – HomePod mini growth, more

  23-12-2021 17:57 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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• Deals: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack hits $90, official Apple Watch bands from $29, more

  23-12-2021 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by a price cut on the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack at $90. That’s alongside a collection of official Apple Watch Sport Bands from $29 and the first discount on Philips Hue’s new Gradient Ambiance Lightstrip. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S21 Ultra battle it out for MKBHD’s smartphone of the year

  23-12-2021 17:47 via 9to5mac.com
  MKBHD is back once again for the 2021 smartphone awards. After the blind camera test last week, where the iPhone 13 Pro was beaten by the $399 Pixel 5a, he is back picking the best phone in nine different categories, ending with the overall ‘Phone of the Year.’more…
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• T-Mobile, Lenovo, TikTok, AT&T and more scrap CES 2022 plans due to COVID-19 - CNET

  23-12-2021 17:42
  
  The list of companies canceling their physical presence at the Las Vegas show is growing.
  
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• TSMC Expected to Begin 3nm Chip Production in Late 2022 Ahead of First M3 Macs

  23-12-2021 17:36 via macrumors.com
  
  TSMC plans to begin commercial production of chips built on its 3nm process in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to industry sources cited by DigiTimes. The full report has yet to be published, so no additional details are available at this time.
  Apple is expected to release its first devices with 3nm chips fabricated by TSMC in 2023, including Macs with M3 chips and iPhone 15 models with A17 chips. As usual, the move to a more advanced process will result in improved performance and power e
  
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• Uncharted new trailer gives us the Sully we wanted - CNET

  23-12-2021 17:33
  
  We mustache him about the upcoming movie.
  
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• Apple’s notch-free ‘iPhone 14 Pro’ and ‘iPhone 14 Pro Max’ punch-hole displays to be supplied by LG and Samsung

  23-12-2021 17:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  LG Display will be supplying low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) OLED panels for Apple’s iPhones launching next year, including notch-free punch-hole displays for “iPhone 14 Pro” and “iPhone 14 Pro Max.”
  Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro design according to multiple leaks (Image: CONCEPTSIPHONE)
  Gijong Lee for TheElec:LG Display will be supplying low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) OLED panels for App
  
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• Robocalls are still out of control -- and aren't likely to stop in 2022 - CNET

  23-12-2021 17:00
  
  The Stir/Shaken technology designed to curb the flood of robocalls arrived in 2021. But the struggle continues.
  
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• FDA authorizes Merck pill molnupiravir to treat COVID-19 - CNET

  23-12-2021 16:58
  
  A second pill has been authorized for treating COVID-19.
  
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• 20 viral TikTok products to add to your shopping list - CNET

  23-12-2021 16:54
  
  All the items you never knew you needed.
  
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• Nolah mattress holiday sale: Save big and sleep sound - CNET

  23-12-2021 16:49
  
  Need your beauty rest? Grab a new mattress, pillows and more without breaking the budget.
  
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• How to check if you can view TweetDeck’s new preview

  23-12-2021 16:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, we saw Twitter’s new preview of TweetDeck roll out to more users. Many have asked how they can view the latest version, and sadly the answer might not please everyone, like the changes.more…
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• Apple’s AirTags used to track two women in western New York

  23-12-2021 16:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple AirTags are meant to be an easy way to keep track of your stuff: your keys, backpack, pets, etc., but police in West Seneca, New York are reported two instances of Apple’s AirTags potentially being used to follow two women.
  Apple’s AirTag
  AirTag is a supereasy way to keep track of your stuff. Attach one to your keys, slip another in your backpack. And just like that, they’re on your radar in the Find My app, where you can also track down your Apple devices and keep up wit
  
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• Get up to 40% off premium beauty at Amazon today - CNET

  23-12-2021 16:35
  
  NeoGenLab, City Beauty, Babor and other beauty products are on sale right now.
  
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