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• New report details how Apple forced Facebook to pivot its advertising tech

  14-02-2022 23:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta, Facebook’s parent company, reported a 26% decrease in revenue last week, a total of $250 billion. One of the biggest claims Facebook is making to account for the loss of revenue is that Apple’s changes to the way ads work within iOS apps are making it harder for both advertisers and app-makers to track users’ internet behavior. 
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• Beyoncé Owns a Lamborghini LM002, We Continue to Stan - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 23:42
  
  In an Instagram post showing off her Super Bowl outfit the 28-time Grammy winner posed with some of her awesome rides.
  
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• The Best Free Books to Read on Kindle and Apple Books - CNET

  14-02-2022 23:26
  
  There's plenty of great books to read for free!
  
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• San Francisco 49ers Allegedly Hacked by Ransomware Group - CNET

  14-02-2022 23:22
  
  The incident comes just a few weeks after the team's close loss in the NFC finals.
  
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• All the Spider-Man Movies, Ranked - CNET

  14-02-2022 23:07
  
  How does No Way Home stack up against other classic Spider-Man movies?
  
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• Best Car Polish for 2022 - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 23:00
  
  Prep for a protective wax coating with our top car polish picks.
  
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• YouTube Reveals Songs That Get Played More on Valentine's Day - CNET

  14-02-2022 22:56
  
  They're pretty much what you'd expect.
  
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• Best Cheap Soundbar for 2022 - CNET

  14-02-2022 22:48
  
  Here are the best upgrades for your TV's audio which offer performance well beyond their budget cost.
  
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• Apple’s App Store problem in the Netherlands keeps getting worse

  14-02-2022 22:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier today we reported that Apple was fined $5.6 million for not complying with a new regulation in the Netherlands that forces tech companies to let dating apps offer alternative payment methods. Now another Dutch group has joined the fight against the App Store, claiming that Apple charges high commissions from developers.more…
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• Nurse speaks out after Apple Watch detects major health change months ahead of diagnosis

  14-02-2022 22:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve heard a number of stories over the years about how the Apple Watch has proactively alerted users to potentially life-threatening health problems. Now, a nurse based in Australia is speaking out after she realized data from her Apple Watch could have helped her detect a “rare thyroid problem” after “months of worsening symptoms” much sooner. more…
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• Apple’s ‘M2’ chip expected to feature even faster graphics

  14-02-2022 22:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has yet to make the “M2” processor official, but it will likely take after Apple’s M1, utilizing a 4nm process and equipped with an eight-core CPU design.
  Apple’s advanced M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max form a family of chips that lead the industry in performance, custom technologies, and power efficiency.
  The M1 Pro and M1 Max featured in Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro will still be more capable than the forthcoming M2.
  Andrew O’Hara for AppleInsider:Rumors hav
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2022 – Apple hints at new Macs, more

  14-02-2022 22:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Microsoft Prepares to Reopen Offices This Month - CNET

  14-02-2022 22:13
  
  This decision comes as a result of "improving local health metrics."
  
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• Apple TV Plus: The 13 Best Movies to Watch - CNET

  14-02-2022 22:04
  
  From Oscar-nominated feature The Tragedy of Macbeth to nautical drama Greyhound, here's what to watch now.
  
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• Apple threatens to kill flagship retail store project in Canada over construction delays

  14-02-2022 21:57 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is threatening to kill flagship retail store project in Canada over construction delays at “The One,” a tall skyscraper currently under construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada which, when completed, will be the tallest residential building in Canada at 85 stories.
  Artists’ concept for “The One” skyscraper currently under construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  The Globe And Mail:The tech giant has told Mizrahi Developments it may exercise an option in the le
  
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• Apple TV+ originals ‘CODA’ and ‘Macbeth’ climb streaming charts after Oscar nominations

  14-02-2022 21:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced earlier this month the nominees for the 2022 Academy Awards, popularly known as The Oscars, and Apple TV+ films received six nominations this year. Following the announcement, Apple Original Films “CODA” and “The Tragedy of Macbeth” returned to the top 10 streaming charts in the US.more…
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• Mercedes Teases AMG EQE Sedan Ahead of Tuesday Debut - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 21:51
  
  The AMG version of Mercedes' smaller electric EQE sedan should have over 600 horsepower.
  
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• Opera for Mac now supports emoji-only websites, because that’s a thing now apparently

  14-02-2022 21:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Are emoji-only web addresses the new way to browse the web? Today, web browser company Opera and Yat, a company that sells URLs with strings of emoji in them, announced their partnership to bring more visibility to creative users on the internet.more…
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• Lexus Shows Off Renders of a Sporty Battery-Electric Vehicle Concept - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 21:48
  
  Look out, Supra, this thing looks truly wild.
  
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• Lexus Shares More Photos of Its BEV Sport Concept - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 21:48
  
  The carmaker also dropped more images of the SUV, sedan and RV concepts.
  
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• Best Presidents Day Deals and Sales: Save Big on Mattresses, TVs, Laptops and More - CNET

  14-02-2022 21:15
  
  You may not think of Presidents Day as a great time to save, but you'd be surprised at some of the deals going on right now.
  
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• Worldle Is Like Wordle, but for Geography - CNET

  14-02-2022 21:05
  
  Players have six chances to guess a country based on its shape and distance from its neighbors.
  
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• 'Evil and Genius' Quordle Word Game Is Wordle Times Four - CNET

  14-02-2022 21:02
  
  There's no crying in Quordle.
  
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• Best Rust Remover in 2022 - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 21:00
  
  We tested multiple rust dissolvers to find out which ones were best for loosening rusty bolts and screws.
  
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• Apple VR, AR Headset Rumors: What to Know About its Metaverse Move - CNET

  14-02-2022 21:00
  
  We're collecting all the rumors about Apple's possible step into the metaverse.
  
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• If you’re running macOS Big Sur or Catalina, update right now

  14-02-2022 20:56 via macworld.com
  
  On the heels of macOS Monterey 12.2.1, which patched a critical WebKit flaw, Apple has released updates for macOS Big Sur (11.6.4) and macOS Catalina (2022-002) that also bring important security fixes. Apple has not released any details about the updates and there are no published CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) entries.Big Sur 11.6.4 and the Security Update 2022-02 for Catalina come shortly after Big Sur 11.6.3 and the Security Update 2022-01 for Catalina were released on January 2
  
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• Bridgerton Season 2 Clip Offers Peek at Lord Anthony's Quest for Love - CNET

  14-02-2022 20:56
  
  "Did you miss me?" Lady Whistledown asks in the new clip.
  
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• Apple releases security updates for macOS Big Sur and Catalina following macOS 12.2.1

  14-02-2022 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has issued new updates for users still running Big Sur or Catalina on their Macs. macOS 11.6.4 and a Catalina security fix follow the release of the Monterey 12.2.1 security and Bluetooth battery drain bug fix release last week.more…
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• macOS Catalina: What you need to know

  14-02-2022 20:30 via macworld.com
  
  From the desert to the coast: macOS Mojave has given way to the next major version of the Mac operating system, called macOS Catalina. Revealed during Apple’s 2019 WWDC keynote in June, Catalina features some major new features that continues to move the OS forward.In this FAQ, we’ll give you the general details on macOS Catalina: When it will be release, what Macs are compatible, etc. We’ll add more details to this article as they become available.Editor’s note: Updated
  
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• Three New Macs Reportedly Pop Up in Regulatory Filings Ahead of Rumored Apple Event - CNET

  14-02-2022 20:29
  
  And they could come as early as March 8.
  
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• In 'Nope' Trailer, Daniel Kaluuya Saddles up for Jordan Peele's New Nightmare - CNET

  14-02-2022 20:24
  
  After Get Out and Us, Peele lassos a western horror flick.
  
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• Apple threatens to cancel flagship store in Canada over ongoing delays

  14-02-2022 20:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today, a new report from The Globe and Mail in Canada says that Apple is threatening to pull out of its planned development for a new flagship retail store. According to the report, Apple had signed a lease for more than 15,000 square feet of retail space in the development, but is now threatening to back out over construction delays. more…
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• Apple preps new Apple Silicon mini-LED iMac Pro for likely June launch – analyst

  14-02-2022 20:14 via macdailynews.com
  
  Ross Young, the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), believes that Apple’s new mini-LED iMac Prois set for a June (read: WWDC 2022) launch.
  Apple’s current iMac Pro
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Rumors originally suggested that the new ‌iMac‌ could launch in the spring, but Young in late January said that he was expecting a “summer” launch. At the time, Young claimed that panel shipments were expected to begin in June and that a launch could follow in Aug
  
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• Apple Support app for iPhone and iPad adds new ‘price estimates’ feature, more

  14-02-2022 19:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is rolling out a new update to the Apple Support app for iPhone and iPad. This update brings the app to version 4.5, and it includes new features for getting price estimates for common repairs, in addition to new ways that explain your device’s problem getting “relevant support options.” more…
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• Apple Updates Support App With Repair Cost Estimates in Some Locations

  14-02-2022 19:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated its Apple Support app designed for the iPhone and iPad, introducing a new feature that provides price estimates for common repairs in select locations.
  When using the Support app after installing the update, you can tap on a device that you own in the "My Devices" list and then choose "Repairs & Physical Damage" to see a list of options.Tapping on a common repair like a cracked screen, a cracked back, or battery service will provide an estimate of what the repair might co
  
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• Apple hit with fourth $5.7 million fine in Dutch App Store dispute

  14-02-2022 19:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Dutch antitrust watchdog fined Apple 5 million euros ($5.7 million) on Monday, its fourth such fine for allegedly failing to allow software application makers in the Netherlands to use non-Apple payment methods for dating apps on the App Store.Reuters:The Dutch antitrust watchdog fined Apple 5 million euros ($5.7 million) on Monday, its fourth such fine for failing to allow software application makers in the Netherlands to use non-Apple payment methods for dating apps on the App Store.
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• Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 With Security Fixes

  14-02-2022 19:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released macOS Big Sur 11.6.4, a security fix update that is designed for Mac users who continue to use the Big Sur operating system instead of macOS Monterey.
  The ‌‌‌‌macOS Big Sur 11.6.4‌‌ update can be downloaded on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences.Today's update comes about two weeks after the launch of macOS Big Sur 11.6.3, which was released alongside ‌macOS Monterey‌ 12.2. Apple usually releases n
  
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• The Ninebot KickScooter Max Is Currently on Sale for Less Than It Was on Black Friday - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 19:09
  
  Originally priced at $950, this discount code knocks the price of this electric scooter down to $750.
  
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• Apple event calendar: Will there be Macs at a March 8 event?

  14-02-2022 19:06 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 02/14/22: Apple has registered three new Mac models with the Eurasian Economic Commission, labeled A2615, A2686 and A2681. These could be revealed at a Spring event on March 8.Apple doesn’t often participate in big industry-wide events like CES or E3. The most valuable company in the world holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals out to a theater (or a computer screen) to hear all about its latest
  
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• Terrifying Wookiee Black Krrsantan Is Joining Star Wars Black Series - CNET

  14-02-2022 19:00
  
  Exclusive: You might know him from The Book of Boba Fett, but Hasbro's upcoming figure is inspired by the character's look in Marvel's Star Wars comics.
  
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• Pokemon Go Sets Its Next Three Community Days - CNET

  14-02-2022 19:00
  
  The mobile game's March, April and May Community Day events have been dated.
  
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• Texas Sues Facebook Over Its Use of Facial Recognition - CNET

  14-02-2022 18:51
  
  Facebook shut down its facial recognition system last year, citing societal concerns and regulatory uncertainty.
  
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• [Update: June?] Apple Silicon iMac Pro with mini-LED rumored to launch sometime this summer

  14-02-2022 18:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update February 14, 2022: DSCC analyst Ross Young has taken to Twitter to double down on this claim. Young says that the iMac Pro with mini-LED could launch as soon as June with around 1000 zones and over 4000 mini-LEDs.While some rumors had indicated that Apple could release a new iMac Pro with mini-LED technology as soon as this spring, it appears that this product has been delayed. Analyst Ross Young with Display Supply Chain Consultants reports today that the new iMac Pro is now likely to l
  
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• 2022 Mini-LED iMac Pro Could Launch in June

  14-02-2022 18:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's upcoming iMac Pro with a mini-LED display could launch in June, analyst Ross Young said today. Apple has been working on a larger-screened version of the ‌iMac‌ for months now, and if the June timeline is accurate, it could see a debut at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
  Rumors originally suggested that the new ‌iMac‌ could launch in the spring, but Young in late January said that he was expecting a "summer" launch. At the time, Young claimed that panel shipments
  
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• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Recalled Due to Fire Risk - Roadshow

  14-02-2022 18:11
  
  Owners are being asked to not plug in their minivans and to park away from buildings and other cars.
  
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• Dutch Regulator Says Apple Shouldn't Force Dating Apps to Offer Separate App for Alternative Payments

  14-02-2022 18:02 via macrumors.com
  
  The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) today fined Apple an additional five million euros for allegedly failing to satisfy the requirements it set regarding alternative payment systems for dating apps. This is the fourth consecutive week that the ACM has fined Apple, with the total penalty now standing at 20 million euros.
  In a press release, the ACM said that Apple's requirement that dating app providers must submit a separate app binary in the Netherlands if they wish to off
  
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• [Update: Event rumor] Everything we know about the iPad Air 5 so far

  14-02-2022 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s iPad Air 4 has been easy to recommend since its launch in October 2020, but that could change with the rumored iPad Air 5 looming. Apple gave us a preview of what to expect for the next-gen iPad Air when it released a beefed up iPad mini 6 last fall. So what should we expect from a new iPad Air in 2022? Here’s everything we know so far…
  Update: Apple hasn’t officially announced a spring event yet, but Bloomberg reports that the company is targeting Tuesday, Marc
  
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• Best Toaster Oven for 2022 - CNET

  14-02-2022 18:00
  
  Toaster ovens are bulky, inefficient and outdated. There, I said it. Now let's find the ones that are actually worth it.
  
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• Apple hit with Valentine’s Day fine of $5.6M over Dutch dating app regulations

  14-02-2022 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has been hit with its fourth fine of $5.6 million for failing to comply with new App Store payment regulations in the Netherlands. In a statement, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets says that the “revised conditions that Apple has imposed on dating-app providers are unreasonable, and create an unnecessary barrier.” more…
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• Deals: Official Apple Watch Link Bracelets now up to $109 off, Series 7 $50 off, more

  14-02-2022 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, with rare discounts on Apple Watch Link Braclets being joing by Series 7 models at $50 off. That’s on top of a new Twelve South Apple accessories sale and more. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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