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• PayPal suspends service in Russia over war in Ukraine - CNET

  05-03-2022 23:26
  
  The payments company had discontinued domestic services in Russia in mid-2020 but still allowed cross border transactions.
  
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• UFC 272 Covington vs. Masvidal: Start Time, How to Watch or Stream Online - CNET

  05-03-2022 22:59
  
  UFC 272 is kicking off today!
  
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• Supporting Ukraine: Airbnb and Tech Companies Get Creative - CNET

  05-03-2022 22:45
  
  Customers are booking Airbnb stays, with no intention of going, to give money to Ukrainian homeowners. Learn how other businesses are helping Ukraine.
  
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• 2023 Volvo XC40 Gets a New Face - Roadshow

  05-03-2022 21:43
  
  Both the gas-powered and electric XC40 models have updated headlights.
  
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• Activision Blizzard Sued for Wrongful Death of Female Employee - CNET

  05-03-2022 21:34
  
  The family alleges that sexual harassment at the company contributed to her death by suicide.
  
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• There’s only rumored product worthy of Apple’s event hype: The M2 MacBook Air

  05-03-2022 20:45 via macworld.com
  
  We’re a few days away from Apple’s event on March 8, which means there’s plenty of time for interpreting Apple’s event invitation. While the six-color 3-D Apple logo and the tagline seem to hint at a 5G iPhone SE or iPad Air, those products aren’t really good enough to be the stars of an event titled “Peek Performance.” You could look even further and find good reasons why Apple will use this event to unveil a new MacBook Pro or maybe a refreshed Mac mi
  
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• The only rumored product worthy of Apple’s event hype: The M2 MacBook Air

  05-03-2022 20:45 via macworld.com
  
  We’re a few days away from Apple’s event on March 8, which means there’s plenty of time for interpreting Apple’s event invitation. While the six-color 3-D Apple logo and the tagline seem to hint at a 5G iPhone SE or iPad Air, those products aren’t really good enough to be the stars of an event titled “Peek Performance.” You could look even further and find good reasons why Apple will use this event to unveil a new MacBook Pro or maybe a refreshed Mac mi
  
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• Make Whatever You Want With This Discounted 3D Printer and Other Accessories - CNET

  05-03-2022 20:30
  
  Get 25% off an entry-level 3D printer and shop deals on filament and accessories during this one-day sale.
  
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• Big Screen Bargain: This 17-Inch Gaming Laptop is Only $800 -- Today Only - CNET

  05-03-2022 18:44
  
  Working with a smaller budget? Now's the time to get a solid, mid-range laptop for gaming on-the-go.
  
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• Big Screen Bargain: This 17-Inch Gaming Laptop Is Only $800 Today - CNET

  05-03-2022 18:44
  
  Working with a smaller budget? Now's the time to get a solid, midrange laptop for gaming on-the-go.
  
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• A Dead Rocket Just Crashed Into the Moon, and Scientists Are Thrilled - CNET

  05-03-2022 18:42
  
  The impact likely obliterated the chunk of space junk in a white hot explosion.
  
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• 2022 Jeep Cherokee: Same Looks, More Features - Roadshow

  05-03-2022 18:32
  
  Minor enhancements and a reworked trim structure should make this SUV more appealing and easier to buy.
  
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• Mac Studio may be Apple’s new high-end mini Mac Pro

  05-03-2022 17:43 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has been rumored to have a new high-end Mac mini in the works for a long time now. The current entry-level model sports an M1, but high-end models still use Intel chips.
  Now, according to a report from 9to5Mac, it appears this new higher-power Mac mini is going to be called Mac Studio.According to the site, there are two versions in development. One will have an M1 Max processor, the other will have “a variant of the Apple Silicon chip that is even more powerful than the current M1
  
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• The next stage of the Apple silicon transition could be mere days away

  05-03-2022 17:30 via macworld.com
  
  In June 2020, when Apple unveiled its first Mac built around its own chip, the M1 processor, the company said it was planning for a two-year transition for its entire computer line. Here we are, just months away from the two-year anniversary of that announcement, and we’re poised to find out exactly what’s next in Apple’s processor jump—in more ways than one.Apple’s “Peek Performance” event will be held on Tuesday, March 8, and it might feature the intr
  
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• Snag a 9-Quart Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer for $80 Today - CNET

  05-03-2022 16:50
  
  Do it all with this versatile air fryer and save $70 during this one-day deal at Best Buy.
  
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• More tech companies follow Apple’s lead on Russia pullout

  05-03-2022 16:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a growing show of solidarity with Ukraine, the list of big U.S. tech companies halting sales of products in Russia expanded Friday, with Microsoft and others following Apple’s lead.Mark Sullivan for Fast Company:Microsoft president Brad Smith said in a blog post Friday that his company would suspend all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia.
  Gaming giant Electronic Arts said it too would halt sales in Russia and Belarus. Eurogamer reports that Sony has removed the Gran
  
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• Hands-on: CalDigit TS4 – the best Thunderbolt dock gets even better [Video]

  05-03-2022 16:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Four years ago, when I received the original CalDigit TS3 Plus dock, I called it the best Thunderbolt dock available for Mac users. Since its release, many docks have come and gone, but the TS3 Plus remained one of my favorite Thunderbolt accessories.Recently CalDigit released the successor to the TS3 Plus, simply named TS4. Isa worthy follow-up to the TS3 Plus? As you’ll see in my hands-on, the TS4 is a refined and more capable dock than its predecessor.more…
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• A new Mac mini could come as soon as next week, here’s what we know

  05-03-2022 15:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple will hold its first event on March 8. Called “Peek Performance,” the company will likely unveil a third-generation iPhone SE, a new iPad Air with Center Stage support, and some new Macs. One of them could be a more powerful Mac mini. Read on as we round up everything we know about this upcoming product.more…
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• Save $50 and Get Unlimited Cloud Storage for Your Entire Team at Sync - CNET

  05-03-2022 15:54
  
  Sync Pro Teams Unlimited will give you the space and protection you need for your biggest projects and most sensitive files so that your team can collaborate safely and effectively from anywhere.
  
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• Save $50 and Get Sync's Unlimited Cloud Storage for Your Entire Team - CNET

  05-03-2022 15:54
  
  Sync Pro Teams Unlimited will give you the space and protection you need for your biggest projects and most sensitive files so that your team can collaborate safely and effectively from anywhere.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Donations Pour Into Ukraine. This Week in Bitcoin and Crypto News - CNET

  05-03-2022 15:45
  
  Nonfungible Tidbits: All the bitcoin, cryptocurrency and NFT news for the week ending March 6.
  
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• Where Can You Shop for Solar Panels? - CNET

  05-03-2022 15:00
  
  Interested in solar panels, but not sure where to find them? Start here.
  
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• The Real Cost of Setting Up an Amazon Smart Home - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:35
  
  We break down the cost of three smart home setups, whether you want basic Alexa essentials or a full deck of Alexa gadgets.
  
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• Poll: What are you most excited to see at Apple’s March 8 ‘Peek Performance’ event?

  05-03-2022 14:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple will hold its first event of the year on March 8. The ‘Peek Performance’ keynote, the company is likely to announce a new iPhone SE, new iPad Air, and new Macs. What product are you most excited to see at this event?more…
  The post Poll: What are you most excited to see at Apple’s March 8 ‘Peek Performance’ event? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
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• Apple’s ‘Peek Performance’ event is just the start of a monster month of releases

  05-03-2022 14:15 via macworld.com
  
  After a pretty quiet first two months of the year, things are finally heating up in March. First and foremost, Apple is holding a special event on March 8, where it is expected to reveal several new products. But that’s not all March has in store for us.
  The last two iOS and macOS releases have been a little boring, but iOS 15.4 is loaded with features and refinements, and macOS 12.3 finally brings Universal Control. Both OS updates should release in March. Finally, there are several show
  
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• Why Disney Plus Will Stream 'Turning Red' ASAP -- but 'West Side Story' Didn't - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:03
  
  Pixar's Turning Red will skip cinemas for Disney Plus, but movies like West Side Story and Shang-Chi took months. Here's how to sort it out.
  
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• 'The Batman' Did Everything Right… Until the End - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:00
  
  Commentary: Robert Pattinson's Batman movie has everything we could ask for -- except for a satisfying ending.
  
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• Russia's Nuclear Threats Bring Back the Madness of the Cold War - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:00
  
  Commentary: I'm not the only one worrying that Putin will launch a nuclear attack.
  
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• MyHeritage's LiveStory Lets Your Dead Relatives Tell You About Themselves - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:00
  
  The genealogy company rolls out a feature that animates pictures of deceased relatives so it looks like they're narrating their life story.
  
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• Apple HomeKit: Why 2022 Is a Make-or-Break Year for the Smart Home Platform - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:00
  
  Commentary: Matter could take a bite out of Apple. Here's how the Cupertino colossus could hold off the competition.
  
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• A Streaming Plea: Stop Making TV Shows That Shouldn't Be Full Shows - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:00
  
  Some stories just don't need eight to 10 hours of your life.
  
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• 9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: Nintendo Switch, Router Privacy, Batman and More - CNET

  05-03-2022 14:00
  
  We take stock of the Switch on its fifth birthday, how your router collects data (and what you can do about it), what sets the new Batman apart, and lots more besides.
  
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• Watch Out for These Phishing Tactics Disguised as 'Fun' on Social Media - CNET

  05-03-2022 13:00
  
  Have you ever noticed how often Facebook quiz memes and account security questions ask for the same information?
  
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• Apple @ Work: If I sign into a Managed Apple ID on a personal device, can my work access personal information?

  05-03-2022 12:50 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple @ Work is brought to you by Kandji, the MDM solution built exclusively for organizations that run on Apple. Kandji is a modern, cloud-based platform for centrally managing and securing your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices, saving IT teams countless hours of manual work with features like one-click compliance templates and 150+ pre-built automations, apps, and workflows. Request access.
  Apple IDs have come in a lot of forms over the years. From iTools, .Mac, MobileMe, iTunes Accoun
  
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• Peeks and valleys: Apple’s performance begins before the show even starts

  05-03-2022 10:30 via macworld.com
  
  Welcome to our weekly collection of all the Apple news you missed this week, in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.Feeling peekyWhat a week it’s been for Apple watchers! We began in a state of feverish anticipation, expecting invitations for the March 8 spring event to drop into our inboxes on Tuesday afternoon (the usua
  
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• This easy photo editor is a snap to use

  05-03-2022 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Turn an average photo into art with Photo Effect Studio Pro. This intuitive photo editor is easy to use, has tons of tools and effects, and it’s on sale for $19.99 (Reg. $29). Photo Effects Studio Pro is a simple photo editor that packs a ton of features into an affordable, one-time payment package. Take a photo, open it in Photo Effects, and get to work. Choose from nearly 100 effects that make all sorts of interesting changes. The revamped interface is easy to navigate so
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 371: Apple ‘peek performance’ event expectations, long-term Apple Watch appeal and rumored 2022 features

  05-03-2022 03:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Zac has a closer relationship with the Apple Watch once more thanks to a new purchase. Plus, Mark Gurman shares some rumors about what’s in store for the Apple Watch hardware and software this year. And we preview Apple’s March 8 event where we will ‘peek performance’.
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• Russia Invades Ukraine: Latest Updates as News Organizations Stop Reporting in Russia - CNET

  05-03-2022 02:44
  
  A look at breaking news on the war, along with the US and international response.
  
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• Big Crypto Exchanges Resist Banning Russian Users - CNET

  05-03-2022 02:31
  
  Two of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase and Binance, refuse to kick Russian users out while refuting possibility of money laundering.
  
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• Uber, Airbnb, Etsy Are Aiding Ukrainians Under Siege. Here's How You Can Help - CNET

  05-03-2022 02:28
  
  Gig economy sites are canceling fees, offering free stays and more during the Russian invasion.
  
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• 'The Batman' Director Matt Reeves Wants to Put You Off-Kilter - CNET

  05-03-2022 01:18
  
  As DC's Dark Knight returns, the writer-director describes how his take on Batman contrasts with previous movies.
  
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• 'The Batman' Review: Horrifying Darkest Knight Is Barely a Superhero Movie - CNET

  05-03-2022 01:15
  
  Robert Pattinson wears the Batsuit in a slow-burning, intense epic that's a million miles from Marvel.
  
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• DNA Gets Artificial Upgrade to Store Humanity's Boundless Digital Data - CNET

  05-03-2022 00:10
  
  Scientists added seven new letters to the existing nucleotide alphabet, opening the door for extreme levels of data storage capacity.
  
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