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• Omicron spurs cancellations, delays: Grammys, PGA Awards and other events impacted - CNET

  13-01-2022 23:52
  
  Rising COVID cases spur a change in plans.
  
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• NFTs explained: Why people spends millions of dollars on JPEGs - CNET

  13-01-2022 23:33
  
  People are spending that money for a reason, regardless of how strange it seems...
  
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• Jan. 6 committee subpoenas social networks after 'inadequate' responses - CNET

  13-01-2022 23:18
  
  The committee wants more information from Twitter, Reddit and the parent companies of Google and Facebook about what role they played in last year's deadly Capitol Hill attack.
  
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• Soylent Green predicted a grim 2022. What did the dystopian movie get right? - CNET

  13-01-2022 22:38
  
  The 1973 classic imagined a world wracked by climate change and food shortages. Parts of the bleak movie hit uncomfortably close to home.
  
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• Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine mandate for businesses, keeps mandate for health care workers - CNET

  13-01-2022 22:31
  
  The highest court in the US has blocked Biden's vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses, but many cities and states have imposed their own COVID-19 rules.
  
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• Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine mandate for big business, keeps mandate for health care workers - CNET

  13-01-2022 22:31
  
  COVID-19 vaccine mandates are the biggest card played by the government to get more people vaccinated, and so far they've been controversial.
  
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• How large is the business opportunity for Apple’s AR glasses?

  13-01-2022 22:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  One Wall Street analyst, Evercore ISI’s Ami Daryanani, has decided to size up the business opportunity for Apple’s AR glasses.
  “Apple Glasses” concept designed by Martin Hajek for iDrop News
  Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily:In a note to clients Thursday, Evercore ISI analyst Ami Daryanani said he expects Apple to introduce its first computer headset later this year. “We expect the hype into a formal launch in late 2022 to serve as a catalyst to the
  
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• The global chip shortage is boosting US manufacturing -- what you need to know - CNET

  13-01-2022 22:27
  
  A pandemic problem prompted lawmakers to propose $52 billion to help chipmakers like Intel. But Taiwan and Korea already spend triple what the US does on chipmaking tools.
  
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• iPhone 14 design rumors: Buh-bye, notch; hello, hole and pill cutouts - CNET

  13-01-2022 22:24
  
  The iPhone 14 is expected to debut this year, but will it drop the notch for a pill and hole design? Here's what rumors say.
  
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• Toyota Supra will sprout a manual transmission option this year - Roadshow

  13-01-2022 22:02
  
  Yes, the Supra will finally get three pedals and a stick.
  
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• School district employee sentenced to prison for stealing over $1 million worth of iPods

  13-01-2022 21:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It may be 2022, but the iPod is at the center of an elaborate theft ring that has now resulted in three people being sentenced to jail time. The United States Department of Justice announced in a press release that it has sentenced three people to prison for their roles in stealing and reselling over $1 million worth of iPods.more…
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• This legislation could force Apple and others to make their terms of service actually readable

  13-01-2022 21:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Wildly long terms of service that normal humans don’t read – but usually agree to – have been used by tech companies including Apple for decades. Now lawmakers have introduced a new Congressional bill that would require websites, app-makers, and others to provide a TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) section in “easy-to-digest language” explaining terms as well as any “sensitive personal data they collect.”more…
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• Best gaming laptop deals: Acer Nitro 5 on sale at Amazon for only $801 - CNET

  13-01-2022 21:49
  
  Here are the best deals at Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg on the latest gaming laptops based on GPUs from Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30 series.
  
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• 2021 tied for 6th hottest year on record, NASA says - CNET

  13-01-2022 21:39
  
  "Science leaves no room for doubt: Climate change is the existential threat of our time," says NASA chief Bill Nelson.
  
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• PUBG Maker Sues Apple and Google for Not Removing Clone Apps

  13-01-2022 21:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Krafton, developer popular online battle game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or PUBG, has sued Apple, Google, and gaming company Garena over PUBG clone apps that copy PUBG gameplay, reports Reuters.
  The lawsuit accuses Garena of creating PUBG clones called "Free Fire" and "Free Fire Max," which originated in Singapore and were later released in the United States. Apple and Google are named in the lawsuit for selling the "blatantly infringing version" of PUBG that was created by Garena.As set for
  
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• Mitsubishi shows off Ralliart concepts at 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon - Roadshow

  13-01-2022 21:34
  
  The days of Ralliart being a performance brand might be gone, but we still appreciate the stylistic improvements it makes to the Outlander and Eclipse Cross.
  
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• Apple TV+ announces ‘Lincoln’s Dilemma’ docuseries to premiere February 18th

  13-01-2022 21:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced a new four-part docuseries “Lincoln’s Dilemma,” a fresh exploration of Republican President Abraham Lincoln and the complex journey to end slavery.
  “Lincoln’s Dilemma” premieres globally Friday, February 18 on Apple TV+.
  Narrated by Jeffrey Wright and featuring the voices of Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln and Leslie Odom Jr. as Frederick Douglass, the series is a 21st century examination of a complicated man and the people and events th
  
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• Review: CalDigit's Element Hub Delivers Flexible Thunderbolt and USB Support

  13-01-2022 21:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Recent advancements in Thunderbolt technology have brought the ability to include multiple downstream Thunderbolt ports on various docks and hubs, and CalDigit's Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub introduced earlier this year does just that in the form of a compact dock supporting Thunderbolt 4 and USB4.
  I've long been a fan of CalDigit's Thunderbolt hubs, and I've been using the company's TS3 Plus as my main docking station for many years now. The Element Hub doesn't offer as many dedicated features as
  
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• Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport needs new tires every 1,875 miles or 1.5 years - Roadshow

  13-01-2022 21:19
  
  Every single Chiron Pur Sport is part of a new recall, and Bugatti doesn't have tires to fix the problem yet.
  
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• Shop GlassesUSA's winter sale to save 60% on frames, 25% on contacts and more - CNET

  13-01-2022 21:18
  
  GlassesUSA's winter sale has tons of different offers going on right now. Check out our round-up and grab a new pair of glasses or shades today.
  
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• QR code scams are on the rise. Here's how to avoid getting duped - CNET

  13-01-2022 21:12
  
  Cybercriminals are increasingly using malicious QR codes to trick consumers.
  
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• Degrassi reboot is coming to HBO Max - CNET

  13-01-2022 21:11
  
  All 14 seasons of Degrassi: The Next Generation will also hit the streaming service.
  
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• Best Fire TV stick in 2022 - CNET

  13-01-2022 20:58
  
  We've reviewed tons of streaming devices, and while we tend to like Roku's the best, Amazon's Fire TV range of devices have a lot to offer too.
  
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• Second-ever exomoon candidate spotted 5,500 light-years from Earth - CNET

  13-01-2022 20:55
  
  There may be a planet out there with a moon buddy like Earth's.
  
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• New Apple tvOS app allows studios to preview content on Apple TV ahead of release

  13-01-2022 20:34 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple this weekreleased a new tvOS app on the App Store called “Apple Partner Media Review” which allows studios review their video content on an Apple TV prior to release. It’s a quality control app, not on meant for regular users.
  Apple’s new “Apple Partner Media Review” tvOS app allows studios to preview content on Apple TV ahead of release
  Filipe Espósito for 9to5Mac:As briefly described by the company on the app’s page, Apple Partner Media Re
  
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• After Apple subtracted Beats Pill+ from its lineup, here’s what could replace it

  13-01-2022 20:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, Apple gave its Beats Pill+ speaker the OG HomePod treatment and changed its status from a “product that remains in our lineup” to finally discontinued. Finally, because there was never any real change to the Bluetooth speaker from 2015 unless you really like red. Meanwhile, Apple has conceded to market to competition that use Apple’s own wireless audio technology.more…
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• Fortnite Coming Back to iOS Soon Thanks to Nvidia's GeForce NOW Service

  13-01-2022 20:19 via macrumors.com
  
  With the Apple vs. Epic Games lawsuit continuing on, there are no signs that Apple has any intention of allowing popular battle royale game Fortnite to return to the App Store on iPhone and iPad.
  ‌Epic Games‌ has found a workaround though, by partnering up with Nvidia. GeForce NOW, Nvidia's streaming gaming service, will soon add Fortnite support, allowing Fortnite to be played through a browser on iOS devices with touch-based controls.Nvidia in November 2020 introduced Safari integrat
  
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• How to watch the Beijing Winter Olympics: Everything to know - CNET

  13-01-2022 20:12
  
  Get ready for seven new sports, including monobob -- a bobsled event for women only. The Games start Feb. 4.
  
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• Baby Shark makes history with 10 billion YouTube views - CNET

  13-01-2022 20:05
  
  Ten billion views doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo.
  
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• Bank of America joins the ranks of financial institutions slashing overdraft fees - CNET

  13-01-2022 20:01
  
  This decision comes after increased scrutiny from consumer advocacy groups and lawmakers.
  
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• iPhone 14 rumors: Release date, price and what's happening to the notch? - CNET

  13-01-2022 20:00
  
  Rumors say Apple's iPhone 14 may ditch the notch for a pill and hole-shaped cutout. We'll walk you through all the gossip we've heard so far.
  
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• Spotify doesn’t want us to be friends

  13-01-2022 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With over 380 million users and 172 million subscribers, Spotify continues to dominate the streaming music market. While there are plenty of features to love about the service (curated playlists and podcast integration, to list two personal favorites), its Friend Activity leaves a lot to be desired.more…
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• Mars megaripples as tall as people show planet reshaping its landscape - CNET

  13-01-2022 19:53
  
  Massive sandy ripples are on the move in the planet's north polar region.
  
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• Apple More Aggressively Pushing iOS 14 Users to Upgrade to iOS 15

  13-01-2022 19:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is encouraging people who are still running iOS 14 to update to iOS 15, a reversal of an earlier policy that saw the company allowing iOS 14 users to choose not to install the ‌iOS 15‌ update.
  When ‌iOS 15‌ launched, Apple said that iOS offered a "choice between two software update versions," pledging to offer security updates for those who opted to stick with iOS 14.iOS now offers a choice between two software update versions in the Settings app. You can update to the
  
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• David Bowie's producer shows off 360 Reality Audio mixes at New York pop-up - CNET

  13-01-2022 19:32
  
  Tony Visconti says the star would have "absolutely loved" the remixes of the five albums.
  
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• Scientists unravel mystery of giant cosmic bubble surrounding Earth - CNET

  13-01-2022 19:29
  
  The bubble is 1,000 light-years wide and the source of all our star friends.
  
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• Apple says iOS 15 adoption is lower than usual, but here’s why

  13-01-2022 19:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  For the first time since iOS 15 was released to the public last September, Apple has updated the official installation and adoption numbers via its Developer website. According to Apple, iOS 15 is currently installed on 72% of iPhones released in the last four years. This is lower than previous iOS updates, but there are multiple factors to keep in mind…more…
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• Pokemon Legends: Arceus extended trailer shows off missions, crafting and more - CNET

  13-01-2022 19:10
  
  Here's our most in-depth look at the upcoming Pokemon game yet.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 15.3 beta 2 and more for developers [U: Public betas]

  13-01-2022 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After a short hiatus due to the holidays, Apple is restarting its beta testing process yet again. iOS 15.3 beta 2 is now rolling out to registered developers, just over three weeks after the release of the first beta. Apple is also rolling out new betas of watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, and more.
  Update: The latest betas of iOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, and iPadOS 15.3 are now rolling out to public beta testers as well. more…
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• Student loan company Navient agrees to $1.86B settlement - CNET

  13-01-2022 19:05
  
  A group of 39 states pursued claims that the large student loan servicer engaged in abusive and deceptive practices.
  
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• Better specs and lower prices: What we've seen in 2022's phones - CNET

  13-01-2022 19:00
  
  The most interesting phones from CES aren't necessarily the most expensive.
  
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• Apple's iOS 15.2 update: How to download, new features and more - CNET

  13-01-2022 19:00
  
  The newest OS for iPhones and iPads gets a tune-up with the arrival of iOS 15.2.1.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Get an Asus VivoBook OLED laptop for only $700 - CNET

  13-01-2022 18:58
  
  With new Intel and AMD mobile chips coming soon, here are the best laptop sales right now on current models.
  
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• Most Fitbit owners aren't taking advantage of all the bells and whistles - CNET

  13-01-2022 18:45
  
  These tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your device, whether you have a Fitbit smartwatch or fitness band.
  
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• Best 3D printer for 2022 - CNET

  13-01-2022 18:38
  
  These are our favorite 3D printers, scanners and laser cutters for all you makers and creators in 2022.
  
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• WhatsApp for iOS adds settings to manage long-anticipated Reactions feature

  13-01-2022 18:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  WhatsApp for iOS has been working for at least six months on a new Reactions feature, which will look similar to iMessage and Facebook’s functions. Now, a new report shows Reactions are actually really close to its public launch.more…
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• Laptops are adapting to our new normal in 2022 - CNET

  13-01-2022 18:30
  
  Better webcams and seamless switching may help make hybrid work more practical.
  
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• Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [January]

  13-01-2022 18:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really grown over the last couple of years. While Apple is making its own monitor again with the Pro Display XDR (and new models in the wings), it’s not the best fit for the majority of Mac users with a starting price of $5,000. Let’s look at some of the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays available in the $400-$1,500 range.more…
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• Ingarden review: A simple smart garden you can stick anywhere - CNET

  13-01-2022 18:13
  
  The stylish $100 smart garden is designed to grow nutrient-rich microgreens, and it couldn't be easier to operate.
  
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• Nvidia's GeForce Now service can stream Fortnite on iPhone and Android - CNET

  13-01-2022 18:07
  
  The game streaming service has new touch controls to make it easier to play the game too.
  
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