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• The Book of Boba Fett: Why this character's CGI is so much better - CNET

  02-02-2022 23:53
  
  A certain beloved character shows up in episode 6 -- and looks 100 times better than in The Mandalorian.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 02, 2022 – iOS 15.4 Safari changes, iPad shipments

  02-02-2022 23:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Super Bowl 2022: Early look at the big game ads everyone will be buzzing about - CNET

  02-02-2022 23:39
  
  Idris Elba, Hannah Waddingham and Spot the Boston Dynamics robot will all suit up for game day ads.
  
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• Meta earnings disappoint as Facebook's parent pushes into the metaverse - CNET

  02-02-2022 23:37
  
  For the first time, the social media giant breaks out the performance of its AR and VR business. Its earnings in the fourth quarter, though, were weaker than expected.
  
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• Best Apple Watch deals: Latest Series 7 models at lowest prices yet - CNET

  02-02-2022 23:36
  
  You can get Apple's flagship wearable for as little as $349 from Amazon or the lower-cost Watch SE for only $249.
  
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• Gran Turismo 7 will be a showcase of car culture and PS5 horsepower - Roadshow

  02-02-2022 23:30
  
  The Real Driving Simulator boasts the best visuals and physics in the series' history, but also returns to its roots as a love letter to automotive design.
  
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• Apple’s new secret weapon: The indomitable Macintosh

  02-02-2022 23:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s earnings report from its most recent holiday quarter was record-breaking across several metrics, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Inside Apple’s earnings report, there’s one item that’s especially noteworthy: Apple Silicon-powered Macintosh sales are positively exploding!
  MacBook Pro features an advanced thermal design, delivering phenomenal sustained performance while staying cool and quiet.
  Yoni Heisler for BGR:Mac sales generated $10.8 billion in revenu
  
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• Samsung Unpacked Feb. 2022: How to watch the rumored Galaxy S22 reveal - CNET

  02-02-2022 23:05
  
  The event will be streamed live on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. ET.
  
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• Meta shares plunge as Facebook owner misses on earnings, forecast

  02-02-2022 22:48 via macdailynews.com
  
  Facebook subsidiary owner Meta Platforms shares plunged more than 18% after the closing bell on Wednesday as the societal cancer missed on Wall Street earnings estimates and posted a weaker forecast.Elizabeth Culliford and Nivedita Balu for Yahoo Finance:Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, said it was expecting current-quarter revenue below analysts’ expectations, as Apple Inc’s privacy features keep businesses from opting to advertise on social
  
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• YouTube is changing its look on mobile for easier access to comment and share buttons - CNET

  02-02-2022 22:34
  
  The changes to the video app's full-screen mode are rolling out on Android and iOS devices.
  
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• Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid is subtle and stunning - Roadshow

  02-02-2022 22:34
  
  This one-off's interior features a digitally printed silk art piece.
  
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• One-off Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid has digitally printed silk art inside - Roadshow

  02-02-2022 22:34
  
  This extended-wheelbase Phantom was created for a client in Singapore.
  
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• Best small soundbars for 2022 - CNET

  02-02-2022 22:24
  
  Adding a compact soundbar to your TV will bring your movie nights and impromptu dance parties to life.
  
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• Spotify eclipses 400 million listeners, a goal hit before misinformation backlash - CNET

  02-02-2022 22:22
  
  Spotify hit 406 million listeners at the end of last year, before artist boycotts over Joe Rogan's podcast began.
  
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• Spotify eclipses 400 million listeners, a goal hit before Joe Rogan backlash - CNET

  02-02-2022 22:22
  
  Spotify hit 406 million listeners at the end of last year, before artist boycotts over Joe Rogan's popular podcast broke out.
  
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• Meta earnings disappoint as the company pushes into the metaverse - CNET

  02-02-2022 22:22
  
  For the first time, the social media giant breaks out the performance of its AR and VR business. Its earnings in the fourth quarter, though, were weaker than expected.
  
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• Suicide Squad video game reportedly delayed until 2023 - CNET

  02-02-2022 21:59
  
  Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will see Harley Quinn and company protecting Metropolis from a brainwashed Justice League.
  
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• Best meal delivery deals for February: Splendid Spoon, Sunbasket, Factor and more - CNET

  02-02-2022 21:54
  
  This month may be cold but the meal delivery deals are scorching hot.
  
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• No, Apple is not working on ‘Smart Wedding Rings’

  02-02-2022 21:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  A recent social media post claims that Apple is making “smart wedding rings” that makes it possible to spy on a spouse, but it’s a prank.MacDailyNews Take: Uh, wedding rings are traditionally worn on the ring finger, not the middle finger, which is reserved for another use (especially in NYC).
  Kishalaya Kundu for ScreenRant:According to the post, the rings will be able to detect the wearer’s location and will automatically alert the spouse if the person takes it off. The
  
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• SXSW set to return to in-person festival format in March, featuring three Apple TV+ premieres

  02-02-2022 21:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following two years of going online only because of COVID-19, the SXSW film festival returns to an in-person event this year, running from March 11 through March 20. The headline schedule was announced today and Apple TV+ will have a presence, premiering three new shows. more…
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• Moonfall showcases ordinary folks doing extraordinary things, director Roland Emmerich says - CNET

  02-02-2022 21:00
  
  The director and screenwriter brought us sci-fi blockbusters including Stargate and Independence Day. In Moonfall, opening in theaters this week, he's got the moon on a collision course with Earth.
  
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• Hands-on with the special edition Apple Watch Black Unity Braided Solo Loop

  02-02-2022 20:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last week, Apple unveiled a new limited-edition Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch in honor of Black History Month. This band is now available via Apple Stores and the first orders are arriving to buyers. Head below for a closer look at Apple’s latest Braided Solo Loop…more…
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• Toyota recalls 41K 2021 Venza Hybrids over short-circuiting rear turn signals - Roadshow

  02-02-2022 20:19
  
  The issue is caused by improperly sealed lights that can allow condensation to form on the lighting control boards.
  
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• New Apple TV+ animated kids series ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ premiers globally on February 11th

  02-02-2022 20:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ this week announced a new animated preschool series, “Pretzel and the Puppies,” premiering Friday, February 11th.
  Pretzel (voiced by Mark Duplass), Greta (voiced by Nasim Pedrad), Paxton (voiced by Milo Stein), Poppy (voiced by Alex Jayne Go), Puck (voiced by Max Mitchell), Pippa (voiced by Amharic McCoy) and Pedro (voiced by Gracen Newton) in “Pretzel and the Puppies,” premiering globally February 11 on Apple TV+.
  Based on the beloved canine from the classic bo
  
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• Yelp had a turbulent 2021, from COVID-fueled posts to 'review bombing' - CNET

  02-02-2022 20:16
  
  The reviews site says it removed more than 15,500 posts for violating its COVID-19 guidelines.
  
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• Spotify backlash: Why Joe Rogan's podcast spurred musicians to pull their music - CNET

  02-02-2022 20:03
  
  The protest, started by rocker Neil Young, takes aim at COVID-19 misinformation on the streaming service.
  
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• Best latex mattresses for 2022 - CNET

  02-02-2022 20:00
  
  You can't beat latex mattresses for durability, sustainability and pressure relief.
  
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• Connecticut man caught tracking victim’s car with Apple AirTag

  02-02-2022 19:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  Connecticut police said they have arrested a Waterbury, CT man after he allegedly used an Apple AirTag to track a victim’s car in what they described as a domestic incident.
  Apple AirTag tracker (side view)
  Peter Yankowski for CT Insider:Wilfred Gonzalez was charged Sunday with first-degree stalking and violation of a protective order, Naugatuck police said. Both offenses are felonies. The 27-year-old was also charged with misdemeanor breach of peace.
  Police said they were dispatched Sunda
  
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• The best places to buy plants online for 2022 - CNET

  02-02-2022 19:40
  
  Need a housewarming gift or an easy way to lift a drab room? These are the best spots on the web to grab greenery.
  
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• Dolly Parton and Eminem among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees - CNET

  02-02-2022 19:23
  
  The country legend and hip-hop artist are contenders for the 2022 ballot.
  
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• Connecticut man arrested after trying and failing to stalk someone with an AirTag

  02-02-2022 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s AirTag item trackers have made a lot of headlines since their launch last April, for both good reasons and bad. Now, CTInsider reports that a man in Waterbury, Connecticut has been arrested after trying to use an AirTag to “track a victim’s car” as part of a “domestic incident.” more…
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• From 'review bombing' to COVID violations, 2021 was turbulent for Yelp - CNET

  02-02-2022 19:15
  
  The reviews site says it removed more than 15,500 posts for violating its COVID-19 guidelines.
  
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• Ram is recalling over 170,000 trucks over possible loose wiper arm nuts - Roadshow

  02-02-2022 19:07
  
  Thankfully, the fix here just involves tightening those bad boys back up.
  
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• New to HomePod or just unsure what to do with it? Try these useful voice commands

  02-02-2022 19:01 via 9to5mac.com
  I’ve owned a HomePod since the original $349 speaker arrived in Apple Stores four years ago. However, a lot has changed since 2018, including the demise of that smart speaker in favor of the more affordable HomePod mini.No matter which HomePod you have, it’s easy to forget what all it can do since it’s primarily controlled by voice. You’re likely to learn something new by periodically checking what HomePod can do with voice control.more…
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• NASA pushes Artemis I moon mission launch back again - CNET

  02-02-2022 19:01
  
  NASA says its teams "are not working any major issues," but it needs more time.
  
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• Stacktrace Podcast 171: “Three levels of happiness”

  02-02-2022 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Continued discussions around using SwiftUI for custom animations and layouts, more on phased rollouts and prioritizing bug fixes, content exclusivity and acquisitions, and various ways of sharing code across Apple’s platforms.
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• Best mouse for 2022 - CNET

  02-02-2022 19:00
  
  Connect to your computer, tablet, phone or all three at once -- and stay comfortable throughout your workday -- with the best wireless mouse.
  
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• RIP, Chevy Spark, America's cheapest new car - Roadshow

  02-02-2022 18:47
  
  The Spark will go out of production later this year.
  
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• America lost 301,000 jobs in January – ADP

  02-02-2022 18:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Companies cut jobs in January for the first time in more than a year, payroll processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Private payrolls fell by 301,000 for the month, well below the Dow Jones estimate for growth of 200,000.
  MacDailyNews Take: So, the estimate by “the experts” was only off by 501,000 jobs.Jeff Cox for CNBC:It was the first time ADP reported negative job growth since December 2020.
  Leisure and hospitality industry was responsible for more than half of the decline, as co
  
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• SpaceX nails first of three Falcon 9 rocket missions this week - CNET

  02-02-2022 18:42
  
  Elon Musk and company are working through a busy week thanks to a cruise ship that came too close to the launchpad over the weekend.
  
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• Check out these Apple Pay exclusive discounts to celebrate Valentine’s Day

  02-02-2022 18:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As has become the norm every year, Apple is running a wide-range of Apple Pay promotions for Valentine’s Day. The company has teamed up with retailers including 1-800 Flowers and Snapfish to offer exclusive deals when you make Apple Pay purchases…more…
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• The Book of Boba Fett episode 6 recap: Glorious diversion brings a stranger to town - CNET

  02-02-2022 18:30
  
  Chapter 6 of the Disney Plus Star Wars show is absolutely stuffed with wonderful cameos.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Check out two Asus OLED laptops on sale - CNET

  02-02-2022 18:25
  
  With new Intel and AMD mobile chips coming soon, here are the best laptop sales right now on current models.
  
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• NASA is shifting ISS to commercial use before dropping it in the Pacific Ocean - CNET

  02-02-2022 18:07
  
  The International Space Station is moving to commercial operations ahead of its retirement, which has been postponed till the end of 2030.
  
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• FBI warns athletes not to take their phones to Olympics due to security fears - CNET

  02-02-2022 18:07
  
  The agency says more than 450 million cyberattacks were aimed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
  
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• Pegasus spyware and the US government: What you need to know - CNET

  02-02-2022 18:03
  
  NSO Group software that targeted activists, journalists and executives is reportedly the subject of a criminal investigation by the US government — a previous customer.
  
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• Best solar-powered home security cameras for 2022 - CNET

  02-02-2022 18:00
  
  No power outlet? No problem. These outdoor cameras can harness the power of the sun.
  
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• One of our favorite indoor bikes is over $300 off today at Amazon - CNET

  02-02-2022 17:57
  
  Hit your cardio goals at home with this heavily discounted indoor bike, just be sure to clip the on-page coupon.
  
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• Netflix reveals tip for decluttering your Continue Watching row - CNET

  02-02-2022 17:42
  
  Quitters can indeed win with this handy little trick for TVs.
  
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• Deals: AirPods Max $100 off, Twelve South Valentine’s Day sale, latest iPad Air, more

  02-02-2022 17:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow this Groundhog Day, which means a fresh batch of Apple deals are up for grabs. Headlining the deals is a $100 discount on all five AirPods Max colors, with a new Twelve South sale joining in on the savings. And last up, Apple’s latest iPad Air is also $99 off today. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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