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• Google Doodle Celebrates Start of Winter Paralympic Games 2022 - CNET

  03-03-2022 23:45
  
  This year's winter competition will be the biggest yet, with about 650 physically impaired athletes vying for 78 medals.
  
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• Republican lawmakers press Apple and FBI over spyware from Israeli NSO Group

  03-03-2022 23:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  Two Republican lawmakers are pressing Apple and the Federal Bureau of Investigation about Pegasus spyware made by the Israeli company NSO Group.
  The New York Times reported earlier this year that the FBI had acquired surveillance technology from the NSO Group. Pegasus is a spy tool that lets users hack into phones and access messages on encrypted apps, all without requiring the victim to click on a malware link.
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  Lauren Feiner for CNBC:The letters, dated Thursday and s
  
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• Disney Plus Reportedly Considers Cheaper Tier With Ads - CNET

  03-03-2022 23:32
  
  A lower-cost tier of Disney's streaming service could be on the horizon.
  
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• Verizon's Plus Play Aims to Be a New Home for Controlling Your Subscriptions - CNET

  03-03-2022 23:05
  
  From Netflix and the Disney bundle to Peloton and The Athletic, the platform will cover many services.
  
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• How Apple and the rest of Big Tech benefit from taking on Russia

  03-03-2022 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Silicon Valley’s tech giants are joining the rest of the business world in pulling their products and services from Russia. Companies like Apple (AAPL) have cut ties to the Russian market entirely to protest Russia’s bloody invasion of Ukraine.Daniel Howley for Yahoo Finance:Firms like YouTube (Google), Meta (Facebook), and Microsoft are limiting the availability of Russian propaganda networks like RT and Sputnik in Europe.
  And while Big Tech’s moves put at least some pressure
  
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• 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Winners Announced - Roadshow

  03-03-2022 22:55
  
  With 65 models to choose from, getting a supersafe car is easier than ever.
  
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• Disney Might Launch Cheaper, Ad-Supported Version of Disney+

  03-03-2022 22:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Disney is considering launching a cheaper, ad-supported version of the Disney+ streaming service in the United States, reports The Information.
  A more affordable subscription tier could boost subscriber growth, which The Information says has started to slow. Disney had more than 118 million subscribers in November, at the two year mark after the service launched, and it is now at over 130 million subscribers. Disney expects to have 230 to 260 million paid subscribers by 2024.Other entertainment
  
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• Google and Twitter Reveal Return to Office Policies - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:46
  
  Twitter will allow employees to work from wherever they want, while Google is asking workers to come in three days a week.
  
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• The iPhone SE 3 Features We'd Like to See - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:45
  
  Apple, please give us a better selfie camera and battery life. There are a few other things we want, too.
  
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• Apple Event: Everything We Know About the March 8 'Peek Performance' Event - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:42
  
  At least three new Apple products could take the stage at the virtual event next week.
  
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• No, Ukrainians Aren't Selling Captured Russian Tanks on eBay - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:34
  
  But if Ukrainians do capture a tank, they don't have to declare its value to the government.
  
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• 'The Batman' Isn't Streaming on HBO Max, Sorry - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:29
  
  During the pandemic, more films streamed the same day they hit theaters than ever before. But The Batman isn't one of them.
  
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• Disney+ might soon get cheaper in the US, but you’ll have to watch ads

  03-03-2022 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Even though Disney+ is (currently) one of the more affordable streaming services in the United States at $7.99 per month, the company is looking to offer a more affordable option. According to a report from The Information, Disney is considering an ad-supported tier of its popular Disney+ streaming service…more…
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• Trivia Crack quiz show streaming through Netflix next month

  03-03-2022 22:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Coming to an Apple TV near you is Netflix’s interactive daily trivia show, Trivia Quest. The show is based off of the long-time popular game Trivia Crack. The series will have 24 questions each day throughout the month of April. The questions will be similar to the ones in the game.more…
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• Tested: OtterBox’s magnetic power bank is ultra-versatile with MagSafe charging passthrough

  03-03-2022 22:26 via 9to5toys.com
  
  A bit late to the game, OtterBox just launched its first MagSafe-compatible Power Bank. Waiting for other manufactures to show their hands first, the new release arrives with a first of its kind feature set centered around its passthrough MagSafe charging. But was it worth the wait? Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review explores what to expect. more…
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• Apple got tough on Russia, but what about China?

  03-03-2022 22:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and multiple other U.S. companies have or are in the process of severing ties with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, but the same companies have had little or nothing to say about China’s posturing against Taiwan or its years-long persecution of Uyghurs.
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  Jessica Chasmar for FOXBusiness:Apple on Tuesday announced it has halted sales and other services like Apple Pay in Russia, saying it was “deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine”
  
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• Best Apple Watch Deals: Save $49 on a Series 7 - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:20
  
  You can get Apple's flagship wearable for as little as $350 from Amazon.
  
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• Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband Connectivity to Cover 175 Million People by End of 2022

  03-03-2022 22:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Verizon today announced that it is ahead of schedule with its rollout of 5G Ultra Wideband technology, and that the faster speed 5G will cover 175 million people by the end of the year.
  Both Verizon and AT&T were able to expand their 5G networks in January with the deployment of C-Band 5G spectrum. Verizon pledged to bring 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity to 1,700 cities in January, covering over 100 million people. Verizon says that its accelerated goal of reaching 175 million people at the e
  
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• Russia Invades Ukraine: Latest Updates as White House Sanctions More Russian Elites - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:11
  
  A look at breaking news on the war, along with the US and international response.
  
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• Best Pre-Workout Supplements to Add Energy to Your Exercise - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:11
  
  Get that boost you need before your run, ride or strength session from these energizing pre-workout supplements.
  
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• 'Pose', 'American Crime Story' and 'American Horror Story' On Hulu From Monday - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:09
  
  Ryan Murphy's hit shows ditch Netflix for Hulu.
  
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• Ukrainian Official Calls on Xbox and PlayStation to Ban Russian Gamers - CNET

  03-03-2022 22:08
  
  The plea from Ukraine's vice prime minister comes amid a string of other sanctions and bans in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Twitch to Ban Streamers Who Repeatedly Share 'Harmful Misinformation' - CNET

  03-03-2022 21:52
  
  The game streaming service listed three criteria a streamer must meet to be banned from the platform.
  
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• Verizon's Plus Play Aims to Be New Home For Controlling Your Subscriptions - CNET

  03-03-2022 21:32
  
  From Netflix and the Disney bundle to Peloton, The Athletic and more.
  
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• Here’s what Apple might give us a ‘Peek’ at on Tuesday

  03-03-2022 21:13 via macworld.com
  
  As you have probably heard by now, Apple is holding its first special event of the year on March 8. As is tradition, Apple sent out invitations to the press with a single image and a short tagline—this time, it was the Apple logo in multiple colors in an “infinity mirror” receding style and the tagline “Peek Performance.”Apple’s event invitations often (but not always!) contain little hints about what the company intends to reveal. The last event featured the
  
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• Verizon boosts 2022 5G UWB rollout to 175 million Americans, announces ‘+play’ entertainment hub

  03-03-2022 21:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Verizon hit a major goal ahead of schedule back in January when it rolled out 5G UWB coverage to 1,700 US cities covering more than 100 million people. Now Verizon has shared it should cover more than 175 million Americans with the ultra-fast 5G sooner than expected along with unveiling a new entertainment services hub called “+play.”more…
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• Bundle a Lifetime Microsoft Office for Mac License With Six Courses to Master It for 94% Off - CNET

  03-03-2022 20:57
  
  For $80 you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Home and Business for Mac 2021, including 28 hours of educational content.
  
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• Here are four features at the top of my iOS 16 wishlist

  03-03-2022 20:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re just three months away from Apple’s annual WWDC event, which is where the company will announce its next round of major software updates. As usual, the headliner here will be iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, which will bring major new features to the iPhone and iPad.
  Here are four new iOS 16 features that I’m really hoping to see Apple bring this year…more…
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• Camera Comparison: Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max

  03-03-2022 20:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung in February introduced its latest high-end flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. We picked up one of the new Samsung devices, and thought we'd compare it to Apple's top-of-the-line smartphone, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, to see how the two premium phones compare to one another when it comes to camera quality.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with four total cameras this year, including a 108-megapixel wide angle camera, a 12-mega
  
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• Updated Ford Everest: A Three-Row Ranger Pickup - Roadshow

  03-03-2022 20:29
  
  An off-road beast, the new Everest SUV offers more tech, enhanced off-road capability and much nicer trimmings.
  
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• Gartner: Apple iPhone No.1 in global smartphone sales in Q421

  03-03-2022 20:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  Worldwide smartphone sales grew 6% in 2021, according to Gartner. Apple iPhone sales in 2021 grew 7.6% over 2020. Smartphone sales rebounded in the first half of 2021, following a 12.5% decline in 2020. Previous year’s lower smartphone sales because of COVID-19 and the bounce back to growth in first half of 2021 helped propel the market to growth. However, component shortages and supply chain issues disrupted smartphone sales in the second half of 2021.
  “An improved consumer outlook,
  
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• Former Nissan Exec Greg Kelly Receives Suspended Sentence in Ghosn Case - Roadshow

  03-03-2022 20:23
  
  After three years of prosecution, the former HR executive may soon be allowed to go home.
  
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• 5 surprising things I discovered when switching to the 14-inch MacBook Pro

  03-03-2022 20:23 via macworld.com
  
  Before we start, I have a confession: It’s been about 10 years since I bought a MacBook. I’ve used plenty of them over the years through work and on loan from Apple, including the latest M1 MacBook Pro, but the last time I actually owned a MacBook was the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display in 2012.So when I saw a recent deal on the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro at Costco, it was too good to pass up. Even though I had read the reviews, I didn’t expect all that much to be
  
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• See Dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy Arrive Home in US After Escaping Ukraine - CNET

  03-03-2022 20:12
  
  "This is my gun," the former Dancing With the Stars professional said of his cellphone, which he used to post reports from Ukraine.
  
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• What Not to Expect at Next Week's 'Peek Performance' Apple Event

  03-03-2022 20:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has announced it will be holding a special event on Tuesday, March 8, under the tagline "Peek Performance," where it is expected to announce a new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and at least one new Mac.
  Apple is thought to have a busy year of product announcements in store for 2022, including multiple new Macs, at least three new Apple Watches, new iPhones, and more. Next week's event is the first of the year, but it'll only check off a few rumored product announcements from the list for 2022. To h
  
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• Upgrade Your Home Internet With a Google WiFi Mesh System for as Little as $69 - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:48
  
  Create a system with multiple Wi-Fi points to provide your entire home with reliable signal so that your internet stays fast in every room.
  
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• Apple drops COVID mask mandate for corporate and retail employees

  03-03-2022 19:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has now dropped its mask requirement for both corporate and retail employees as local governments reassess their various COVID-19 responses.
  Apple employee wearing an Apple Face Mask
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The company told staff that masks for vaccinated corporate employees are now optional at offices in regions where local indoor-mask mandates have been eliminated. It also told retail staff at a small number of locations that masks for employees will become optional on Friday. Ove
  
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• Apple drops face mask requirement for corporate employees and some retail staff

  03-03-2022 19:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has announced to employees that it is revising its COVID-19 protocols for corporate staff and retail staff members. In an announcement on Thursday, Apple informed corporate and retail staff members that face masks will be optional in “regions where local indoor-mask mandates have been eliminated” starting this week. more…
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• Apple Dropping Mask Mandates for Retail and Corporate Employees

  03-03-2022 19:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is planning to drop its mask requirements for retail and corporate employees in the United States due to a decline in Covid-19 cases and a relaxation of local mandates, reports Bloomberg.
  For vaccinated corporate employees, masks are now optional in regions where local indoor mask mandates have ended. Retail staff in a small number of locations have also been informed that masks will become optional starting on Friday, and as more regions do away with mask mandates, Apple will make masks o
  
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• NASA Invites You to Fly Your Name Around the Moon on Artemis I Mission - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:41
  
  Blast your name into space and send it on an epic sightseeing trip to visit our lunar neighbor.
  
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• Netflix to Launch Interactive Daily Trivia Show in April - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:34
  
  Trivia Quest is the streaming giant's next foray into interactive entertainment.
  
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• Netflix Launching Interactive Daily Trivia Show in April - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:34
  
  This is the latest interactive show Netflix will offer.
  
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• A Dead Rocket Is Crashing Into the Moon on Friday, and Scientists Can't Wait - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:27
  
  Our natural satellite has never experienced anything quite like this before.
  
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• A Dead Rocket Is Crashing Into the Moon Friday, and Scientists Can't Wait - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:27
  
  We've left things behind on the moon before, but our natural satellite has never experienced space junk quite like this.
  
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• A Dead Rocket Is Crashing Into the Moon Friday, and Scientists Are Excited - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:27
  
  We've left things behind on the moon before, but our natural satellite has never experienced space junk quite like this.
  
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• Best Speakerphone in 2022 for Working From Home - CNET

  03-03-2022 19:00
  
  Do you make conference calls using Zoom, Microsoft Teams or another platform? These compact speakerphones will improve your audio experience.
  
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• Apple's March 8 event: How to Watch and What to Expect - CNET

  03-03-2022 18:56
  
  From a budget iPhone SE to an iPad Air to some new Macs, here are all the devices Apple is expected to announce at its "Peek Performance" event.
  
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• NYT hasn’t brought Wordle to iPhone, but the clone wars are attacking the App Store

  03-03-2022 18:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Wordle clones are spreading like wildfire on the App Store. The popular word game played once a day has users craving more. After Apple wiped out nearly all the Wordle knockoffs in January, they’re back and stronger than ever.more…
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• Best Internet Special Promotions of March 2022 - CNET

  03-03-2022 18:43
  
  Take advantage of limited-time internet offers in the form of gift cards, streaming subscriptions and more.
  
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• Republicans push Apple and FBI on potential civil liberty violations over Pegasus

  03-03-2022 18:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this year, a report by the New York Times revealed that a special US version of Pegasus smartphone spyware was created by NSO and purchased by the FBI. Now, two Republican lawmakers are pressing Apple and the Federal Bureau of Investigation about it.more…
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