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• Apple streamlines the process of buying a new iPhone SE for AT&T and T-Mobile customers

  17-03-2022 23:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With the launch of the third generation iPhone SE, Apple has made some changes to introduce a streamlined purchase process for AT&T and T-Mobile customers. Users will now be able to send their personal data to the carriers when they first turn on the device, rather than having to wait for approval when ordering the new iPhone.more…
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• Stepan the Internet-Famous Cat Escapes Ukraine, Finds Safety - CNET

  17-03-2022 23:06
  
  The cat, who has more than 1 million followers on TikTok, has made it to France with his owner.
  
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• Netflix: The 42 Absolute Best Movies to Watch - CNET

  17-03-2022 23:03
  
  Don't miss a new mystery thriller starring Lily Collins.
  
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• First Mac Studio and Studio Display Orders Begin Arriving to Customers in Australia and New Zealand

  17-03-2022 23:02 via macrumors.com
  
  It is officially March 18 in Australia and New Zealand, which means that it's Mac Studio and Studio Display launch day. Customers in these countries are always the first to get their hands on new devices, and Apple's new studio devices are being delivered.
  The ‌Mac Studio‌ and Studio Display are starting to arrive to customers who pre-ordered when the devices went up for sale following the "Peek Performance" event, and customers will soon begin to share their photos on Twitter, Instagr
  
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• March Madness 2022: How to Watch the NCAA Tournament Without Cable - CNET

  17-03-2022 23:00
  
  The NCAA men's basketball tournament has tipped off.
  
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• March Madness 2022: How to Watch the First Games of the NCAA Tournament Tonight Without Cable - CNET

  17-03-2022 23:00
  
  The NCAA men's basketball tournament has tipped off and continues this evening with more first-round games.
  
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• Live Your Own Wizard Adventure in Hogwarts Legacy - CNET

  17-03-2022 22:54
  
  Learn more about the magic school before Harry Potter showed up.
  
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• What to Know About Bird Flu, or Avian Influenza - CNET

  17-03-2022 22:51
  
  Health officials are monitoring outbreaks in some flocks of birds, but no human cases have been reported in the US.
  
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• Apple Using Streamlined Purchase Process for T-Mobile and AT&T iPhone SE Buyers

  17-03-2022 22:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is streamlining its iPhone purchase process with the launch of the iPhone SE, and has introduced a new buying method that allows customers to purchase T-Mobile and AT&T devices without inputting their current carrier information.
  As outlined by Bloomberg, customers typically need to provide their wireless phone number and social security number when making an ‌iPhone‌ purchase, a process that allows their carrier to do a credit check and approve the transaction to ensure the
  
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• Apple Reportedly Plans Fix for $1,600 Studio Display's Disappointing Webcam - CNET

  17-03-2022 22:42
  
  Some reviews complain that the new Studio Display's webcam captures lots of noise and washed-out picture, but Apple reportedly has a software fix on the way.
  
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• iPhone tops North America and Western European smartphone markets as 5G surpasses 4G

  17-03-2022 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  New Counterpoint data is out and shows that 5G smartphone sales surpassed 4G for the first time in January 2022. Sales of 5G smartphones reached 51% in January. China, North America, and Western Europe were the driving forces of this increase. more…
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• Zelenskyy Humanizes Ukraine's Plight in His Social Media Messaging - CNET

  17-03-2022 22:16
  
  The country is using social media to expose Russia's invasion and build support for Ukraine's defense.
  
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• Zelenskyy Humanizes Ukraine's Plight in His Online Messaging - CNET

  17-03-2022 22:16
  
  The country is using social media to expose Russia's invasion and build support for Ukraine's defense.
  
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• Watch Tom Holland Do Backflips in Spider-Man Audition Tape - CNET

  17-03-2022 22:16
  
  The stars of Spider-Man: No Way Home gather to watch old audition tapes in a new video.
  
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• Apple Watch fall detection saves Florida woman, leads to crucial diagnosis

  17-03-2022 21:37 via macdailynews.com
  
  A St. Petersburg, Florida woman woman is crediting her Apple Watch for saving her life after it called 9-1-1 after she fell, and doctors discovered she had treatable lung cancer.Wendi Lane for WFTS:The 71-year-old grandmother [Raylene Hackenwerth] had fallen, hard. The watch detected the fall and called 9-1-1 on its own. Joshua Stevens was one of the paramedics who responded, and he said a distress call from a watch is pretty unique.
  “It sends the geolocation, the latitude and longitude, s
  
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• Elon Musk Has New Estimate for When Humans Might First Step on Mars - CNET

  17-03-2022 21:19
  
  Red Planet real estate is looking very unlikely to hit the market any time soon.
  
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• M1 Ultra Doesn't Beat Out Nvidia's RTX 3090 GPU Despite Apple's Charts

  17-03-2022 21:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Despite Apple's claims and charts, the new M1 Ultra chip is not able to outperform Nvidia's RTX 3090 in terms of raw GPU performance, according to benchmark testing performed by The Verge.
  When the ‌M1‌ Ultra was introduced, Apple shared a chart that had the new chip winning out over the "highest-end discrete GPU" in "relative performance," without details on what tests were run to achieve those results. Apple showed the ‌M1‌ Ultra beating the RTX 3090 at a certain power leve
  
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• iPod modders breathe new life into Apple’s seminal music player

  17-03-2022 21:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, Apple killed off the classic iPod. (The iPod touch, more an iPhone without the phone, is still being manufactured and remains on sale to this day.) After almost 13 years on the market, the iconic portable music player was retired without fanfare. But, iPod modders continue to use classic iPods in interesting ways.
  Steve Jobs introducing the third generation iPod in 2003 (Photo: Getty Images)
  Brendan Nystedt For Wired:Six years later, in 2021, Apple let the 20th ann
  
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• 2022 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series Looks Beautiful in Silver - Roadshow

  17-03-2022 21:14
  
  Only 150 of these special editions will be made.
  
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• 2022 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series Has Sweet Wheels and Red Accents - Roadshow

  17-03-2022 21:14
  
  It pairs Iridium silver paint with Dark Rose interior trimmings, and only 150 will be made.
  
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• Samsung just announced its budget 5G phones; here’s how they compare to iPhone SE 3

  17-03-2022 21:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Samsung announced the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53 budget phones today. Part of the Galaxy A budget lineup, this is Samsung’s most popular smartphone category. Both are due to come out just after Apple’s budget 5G iPhone. Based on some of the information we know, how do the A33 and A53 compare to the iPhone SE 3?more…
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• Pokemon Go Lush Jungle Event: Tapu Lele, Fomantis, New Research and More - CNET

  17-03-2022 21:00
  
  Pokemon Go is kicking off a new Alola-themed event on Mar. 22.
  
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• Stunning James Webb Star Image Shows Telescope Is Exceeding Expectations - CNET

  17-03-2022 20:59
  
  Webb is already living up to its bold promise as it prepares to gaze deep into the universe.
  
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• Prime Video: The 38 Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

  17-03-2022 20:28
  
  Watch a new spinoff from superhero series The Boys, and check out the other shows Prime Video has to offer.
  
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• Sony's New LinkBuds vs. Apple's AirPods 3

  17-03-2022 20:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Sony in February introduced the LinkBuds, a curious set of earphones that have an open design that's not quite like any other in-ear headphone product on the market. We picked up a set of Sony's strange LinkBuds to see how they measure up to Apple's third-generation AirPods.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Priced at $178, the LinkBuds have a naked donut-shaped earpiece that goes in the ear. Much like the AirPods 3, there are no form or silicone tips included with the L
  
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• March Madness: Google Unveils Its Brackets, New Search Improvements - CNET

  17-03-2022 20:00
  
  Who does Google have winning the men and women's Big Dance?
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 17, 2022 – First Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews

  17-03-2022 19:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Saint Patrick's Day Deals: Save on Apple-Related Accessories From Mophie, Satechi, Casely, More

  17-03-2022 19:30 via macrumors.com
  
  A few companies are celebrating today's Saint Patrick's Day holiday by offering shoppers solid discounts across a variety of products. We've collected some of the best discounts and offers below, including sales from ZAGG and Mophie, Belkin, Casely, Pad & Quill, Satechi, JBL, and Hyper.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.ZAGG
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• US Fires Trend Up In Severity: 'The Worst Fire Disasters Are Still To Come' - CNET

  17-03-2022 19:25
  
  Fires across the contiguous US have quadrupled in size and tripled in frequency since the year 2000, according to a new study.
  
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• Netflix looks to crack down on password sharing, charge extra fees for sharing accounts

  17-03-2022 19:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Netflix is looking to crack down on password sharing including charging extra fees for sharing of accounts outside of a person’s household.Zacks Equity Research:The company is currently testing the features in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru before making the changes in other parts of the world.
  Netflix’s current terms and services state that the account can only be used for personal and non-commercial use and only between household members. However, password sharing is widespread among u
  
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• Is Teflon Nonstick Cookware Safe to Use? - CNET

  17-03-2022 19:10
  
  Mostly, yes. Here's how to tell if your nonstick skillet is good to go.
  
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• Tile Rolls Out New Antistalking Safety Feature - CNET

  17-03-2022 19:04
  
  The feature is available to anyone who downloads the Tile app via their Android or iPhone.
  
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• Now on Netflix: Comedy Starring Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - CNET

  17-03-2022 19:01
  
  Life, meet art. In Servant of the People, Ukraine's real-life president plays a history teacher unexpectedly elected to the highest office in the land.
  
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• NASA's History-Making Mars Helicopter Gets to Keep Flying, Because It Rocks - CNET

  17-03-2022 18:50
  
  The Ingenuity chopper will stay aloft through September.
  
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• Samsung OLED TV arrives to challenge LG and Sony, starts at $2,400 - CNET

  17-03-2022 18:40
  
  The newest screen from world's biggest TV maker could be its best yet, thanks to a QD-OLED panel, and ships in April.
  
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• Upcoming EU Sideloading Bill Would 'Cripple the Privacy and Security Protections' iPhone Users Expect, Says Apple

  17-03-2022 18:38 via macrumors.com
  
  The European Union is set to introduce new legislation as soon as this month that would significantly affect how the App Store operates in Europe, reports The Wall Street Journal.
  The Digital Markets Act has been in development for some time and the finalized version that could be completed as soon as this month will allow for sideloading and alternate app store options. Apple will be required to allow customers in Europe to download apps outside of the app stores, and it will also allow develop
  
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• Apple-backed Matter smart home standard delayed until fall 2022

  17-03-2022 18:34 via macdailynews.com
  
  Matter, the new smart home interoperability standard being developed by Google, Apple, Amazon, Samsung, and others, has again been delayed from debut this summer to fall of 2022, The Verge reports, citing Michelle Mindala-Freeman of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) which oversees Matter.
  Matter smartbulbs. Image: Connectivity Standards Alliance
  Jennifer Pattison Tuohy for The Verge:The delay is needed to finalize the software development kit (SDK) device manufacturers will use to incorp
  
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• Tile Rolls Out New Anti-Stalking Safety Feature - CNET

  17-03-2022 18:32
  
  The feature is available to anyone who downloads the Tile app via their Android or iPhone.
  
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• Lawsuit claims Apple failed to prevent sexual harassment on ‘Emancipation’ film set

  17-03-2022 18:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is being sued by a woman who claims the company failed to protect her from sexual harassment while she was employed in a COVID support role on the set of the Will Smith thriller “Emancipation.”Robert Burnson for Bloomberg News:Alicia Kelly also sued production companies Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. and Jerry Bruckheimer Inc., as well as her direct employers, claiming the companies fostered a workplace environment where sexual harassment, sexual intimidation and sexual battery
  
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• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC - Booster Course Pass Price, New Courses, and More - CNET

  17-03-2022 18:00
  
  Here's everything you need to know about Mario Kart 8's new DLC.
  
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• Apple Executives Discuss How Mac Studio Fills the Gap Between iMac and Mac Pro

  17-03-2022 17:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's new Mac Studio desktop computer will begin arriving to customers this Friday. Ahead of the launch, TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino spoke with a trio of senior Apple employees about the company's process of designing the Mac Studio.
  Just like the Mac Pro tower released in late 2019, the Mac Studio was born as a result of Apple's Pro Workflows Team that was created shortly after the company apologized to pro users and ensured that it remains committed to the Mac."We look very much at Mac St
  
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• How a gifted Apple Watch and fall detection led doctors to discover a mother’s lung cancer

  17-03-2022 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple Watch’s health features are once again being credited with helping save a life and ultimately detect a much bigger health issue. Raylene Hackenwerth, a 71-year-old woman in St. Petersburg, Florida, told her story to WFTS Tampa Bay, detailing how the Apple Watch fall detection feature helped her in a moment of need…more…
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• Galaxy A53 and A33: Everything Samsung Announced at Today's Event - CNET

  17-03-2022 17:50
  
  Two new models joined Samsung's Galaxy A series.
  
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• Tom Holland Reacts to Audition Tapes With 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Co-Stars - CNET

  17-03-2022 17:45
  
  Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon hysterically laugh at their auditions for Spider-Man: Homecoming.
  
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• Apple execs share background on designing Mac Studio and Studio Display I/O, thermals, more

  17-03-2022 17:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In a new interview with TechCrunch, three Apple executives have shared some interesting details on how the company approached developing the design and features of the Mac Studio and Studio Display.more…
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• This iPhone app uses AirPods to help you improve your posture

  17-03-2022 17:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you think you need to improve your neck and shoulder posture, there’s an iPhone app that uses AirPods to help you improve just that. Developed by Jordi Bruin, Posture Pal is an interesting idea that will help you during long work hours, while playing a video game, or even while watching a movie without destroying your back.more…
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• Monster Hunter Rise's Sunbreak DLC Gets Release Date and Epic New Trailer - CNET

  17-03-2022 17:30
  
  The Monster Hunter Rise expansion comes to Nintendo Switch and PC this summer.
  
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• Artificial Intelligence trader picks Apple and Nvidia, dumps Alphabet and Meta

  17-03-2022 17:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and Nvidia were two stocks singled out for gains in March by a fund with holdings picked by artificial intelligence, which also decided to dump shares in Alphabet and Meta.Jack Denton for Barron’s:AI-powered investor Qraft, a SoftBank-backed South Korean fintech with around $50 million in assets across four exchange-traded funds, ditched a big position in Google’s parent, Alphabet (GOOGL), this month. It also unloaded a stake in Meta Platforms (FB).
  Its Large Cap Momentum ETF (
  
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• LG's UltraFine 5K Display Will Be Returning as Alternative to Apple's Studio Display

  17-03-2022 17:09 via macrumors.com
  
  LG's 27-inch UltraFine 5K external display has not been discontinued and will be back in stock next month, LG has told The Wall Street Journal.
  Following speculation that the LG UltraFine 5K display may have been discontinued when it went out of stock at most major retailers, LG told The Wall Street Journal that the UltraFine 5K is still in production and has not been discontinued. The display is simply out of stock at the current time due to component shortages and high demand. LG expects the U
  
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• 'The Quarry' From 'Until Dawn' Developer Brings a New Horror Game With Star-Studded Cast - CNET

  17-03-2022 17:00
  
  Expect to make a lot of bad choices that will affect your progress.
  
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