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• Disney Now Says It Will Work to Help Repeal Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law - CNET

  28-03-2022 23:58
  
  After CEO Bob Chapek initially didn't condemn the anti-LGBTQ bill, employees walked out in protest.
  
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• Trucker Protest: US Convoy Coming to an End - CNET

  28-03-2022 23:41
  
  The three-week demonstration begins winding down.
  
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• Receive a text from yourself? It’s definitely spam [U]

  28-03-2022 23:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: Verizon spokesperson Richard Young commented on the situation in an email to The Verge: “Verizon is aware that bad actors are sending spam text messages to some customers which appear to come from the customers’ own number. Our team is actively working to block these messages, and we have engaged with US law enforcement to identify and stop the source of this fraudulent activity. Verizon continues to work on behalf of the customer to prevent spam texts and related activity.&
  
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• ​​Best Mother's Day Gifts for Moms-to-Be - CNET

  28-03-2022 23:20
  
  13 presents to knock any expectant mama's socks offs!
  
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• Russia's War on Ukraine, Updates: Ukraine telecom cyberattack - CNET

  28-03-2022 23:19
  
  A look at recent news on the war, along with the US and international response.
  
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• Mercedes Recalls 2021 and 2022 S-Class, EQS-Class Models for Faulty Rear Lights - Roadshow

  28-03-2022 23:18
  
  The issue with the rear lighting on the affected models is the result of a software bug and is easily fixable with a software update.
  
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• Biden's New Budget Proposal Excludes Student Loan Relief, But There's Still Time to Extend the Repayment Pause - CNET

  28-03-2022 23:05
  
  Canceling student debt may be off the table, but clues still point to another extension for federal student loans.
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: $1,000 Off TCL 6-Series, $850 Off Samsung QLED and More - CNET

  28-03-2022 23:00
  
  High-res picture quality that won't break the bank.
  
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• Apocalyptic, Acid-Spewing Crazy Ants Succumb to Fungus, Scientists Find - CNET

  28-03-2022 22:56
  
  A natural fungal pathogen could help the US fight back against invasive ants that act like an "ecological wrecking ball."
  
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• Apple stock increases for the 10th consecutive session for the first time since 2020

  28-03-2022 22:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  Despite Nikkei Asia‘s best, although highly repetitive effort, Apple stock increases for the 10th consecutive session for the first time since 2020, shrugging off reported iPhone SE production cuts.Emily Bary for MarketWatch:On the heels of its milestone Academy Awards victory, Apple Inc. shares notched their longest winning streak in more than a decade Monday.
  Apple shares ended slightly in the black Monday, gaining 0.5%, for their 10th consecutive trading session of gains. The stock pick
  
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• What is Alopecia, Anyway? The Hair Loss Condition That Affects Millions - CNET

  28-03-2022 22:24
  
  Sunday night's Oscars ceremony shed light on hair loss and the many forms it comes in. Here's what to know about alopecia, what causes it and whether it's curable.
  
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• Coming to a U.S. airport near you: Apple’s new TSA-approved ID

  28-03-2022 22:20 via macdailynews.com
  
  This week, Apple unveiled new technology that allows fliers to add their driver’s license or state ID to their Apple Wallet app and use their device to get through U.S. airport security. Travelers can simply present their iPhone or Apple Watch instead of showing a physical copy of their ID to security agents.
  To add a state ID or driver’s license to Apple Wallet, customers will be asked to scan their physical ID card and take a selfie, which is securely sent to the issuing state for
  
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• Crypto Tax Software: Report Bitcoin, NFTs and Other Digital Currencies - CNET

  28-03-2022 22:15
  
  If you sold or traded crypto in 2021, you need to report it on your taxes. Crypto tax software can simplify the process.
  
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• Google pushes emergency Chrome for Mac update to fix a critical zero-day exploit

  28-03-2022 22:11 via macworld.com
  
  A vital update for its Chrome web browser for the Mac is now available, and it’s an update you should install as soon as possible.According to the Google Chrome Releases blog, the emergency update contains a single security fix that Google was alerted to on March 23. Recorded as CVE-2022-1096 in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system, a hole was found in Chrome’s JavaScript engine that could be exploited by a malicious actor. While Google’s p
  
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• Google pushes emergency Chrome for Mac update to fix a critical JavaScript flaw

  28-03-2022 22:11 via macworld.com
  
  A vital update for its Chrome web browser for the Mac is now available, and it’s an update you should install as soon as possible.According to the Google Chrome Releases blog, the emergency update contains a single security fix that Google was alerted to on March 23. Recorded as CVE-2022-1096 in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system, a hole was found in Chrome’s JavaScript engine that could be exploited by a malicious actor. While Google’s p
  
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• The Best Comedies on Netflix - CNET

  28-03-2022 22:04
  
  Looking for a comedy?
  
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• Stalker allegedly used an Apple Watch in his ex’s car’s wheel to secretly track her

  28-03-2022 22:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  A 29-year-old Tennessee man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly attempting to track his ex using an Apple Watch hooked to the wheel of her car.
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  Chuck Morris for WSMV:Police said Lawrence Welch, 29, has been charged with attaching an electronic tracking device to his girlfriend’s vehicle. He was arrested on Friday.
  According to the affidavit, officers arrived at the Family Safety Center on Murfreesboro Pike after a call from security that the boyfriend and the v
  
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• Best Laptop Deals: Save $80 on an Asus VivoBook 15 OLED, $200 on a Samsung Galaxy Book - CNET

  28-03-2022 21:53
  
  With new Intel and AMD mobile chips coming soon, here are the best sales right now on current laptops.
  
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• Spotify is testing its podcast discovery feature, Podz, on its platform

  28-03-2022 21:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  According to Statista, Spotify is the most popular app to listen to podcasts in the US. Last year, it acquired podcast discovery platform Podz for nearly $50 million to help expedite the platform’s investment in podcasts. Spotify is now testing a feature that utilizes Podz’s technology to help users discover new podcasts. more…
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• Tesla Price Increases Mean No More California Clean Vehicle Rebates for Buyers - Roadshow

  28-03-2022 21:40
  
  Tesla's two most affordable models now handily exceed the price cap for the California program that put an average of $2,000 back in EV buyers' pockets.
  
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• iPad Pro Rumors: Will It Arrive This Fall? - CNET

  28-03-2022 21:20
  
  All the buzz about Apple's next iPad Pro, from release date to possible display upgrades.
  
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• In defense of the (unnecessarily controversial) Apple Studio Display

  28-03-2022 21:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple exited the standalone display business way back in July of 2016 when it discontinued the fan-favorite Thunderbolt Display. At the time, Apple did something that was unheard of for the company: it recommended users try out third-party displays.Nearly six years later, the Studio Display has officially arrived and finally closes that gap in Apple’s lineup. So why has been so controversial and divisive in its first two weeks of availability? more…
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• Apple is hatching a new golden goose

  28-03-2022 21:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  In the beginning, there was the Apple I and its progeny. Then came the indomitable Macintosh followed by iPod, iTunes, iPhone, the App Store, iPad, Apple Watch and everything in-between. Now, Apple is working on hatching a new golden goose.Alicia Stein for TheStreet:Apple seems to have found a new golden opportunity. The company is working on a subscription service for the iPhone and other hardware products, a move that could make device ownership similar to paying a monthly app fee, Bloomberg r
  
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• Imaginative Space Fans Spot Child in Wild View of the Sun - CNET

  28-03-2022 21:04
  
  It's pareidolia at its finest.
  
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• TikTok testing ‘watch history’ feature so what you just viewed isn’t lost to the ether

  28-03-2022 20:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As reported by TechCrunch, TikTok is testing a “watch history” feature with select users. The watch history feature allows TikTok users to locate videos previously recommended on their “For You” page – with the amount of new content constantly joining the platform, it’s easy to accidentally refresh before getting a chance to like a video. more…
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• Best Mac Mini Deals: Save $30 on the M1 Mac Mini - CNET

  28-03-2022 20:46
  
  Apple's lowest-cost Mac computer is even less at Amazon right now.
  
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• Best Buy Outlet Sale: Save Over $600 on MacBook Pro, $100 on Beats Studio3 and More - CNET

  28-03-2022 20:40
  
  Now though April 17, Best Buy is offering huge discounts on clearance and open-box items at its outlet sale.
  
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• Get IT-Certified With Hundreds Off This Lifetime Training Bundle - CNET

  28-03-2022 20:31
  
  This comprehensive 15-course bundle is designed to help you crush a variety of CompTIA certification exams and jump-start your IT career.
  
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• SpaceX Will No Longer Make New Crew Dragon Capsules, Report Says - CNET

  28-03-2022 20:05
  
  Elon Musk's space company is dialing in on its first Starship orbital flight.
  
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• Apple to invest aggressively in America to diversify production amid globalization’s end – analyst

  28-03-2022 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Shifting away from a focus in China, the global supply chain will likely change rapidly over the next decade, Loup Funds’ Gene Munster expects. Apple saw it coming in 2018 and will be aggressively investing a projected $430 billion in U.S. tech infrastructure over the next five years, along with investing to a lesser extent in Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand.Gene Munster for Loup Funds:Over the years in knowing Apple, I’ve witnessed the company navigate a spectrum of pressure points.
  
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• 6 Browser Extensions to Help You Surf the Internet Privately - CNET

  28-03-2022 20:00
  
  These extensions can help defend against threats like malware, viruses and more.
  
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• CIRP: Apple users primed for hardware subscription thanks to financed iPhones and existing services

  28-03-2022 19:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last week, a report by Bloomberg indicated that Apple could adopt a new hardware subscription for iPhone and iPad later this year. That said, an analysis by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners shows that this is actually a logical next step for Apple users.more…
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• Samsung’s $700 M8 monitor is like an iMac-Studio Display hybrid for your desk

  28-03-2022 19:53 via macworld.com
  
  If the Studio Display is a little too rich for your budget, Samsung’s newest monitor might be an attractive alternative. It has the colors of an iMac, is bigger than a Studio Display, comes with a height-adjustable stand and a camera that tilts, and supports AirPlay 2.At first glance, the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 looks a lot like an iMac. It has extremely skinny black bezels on the top and sides—far skinnier than the 24-inch iMac and Studio Display—and a thin strip below the s
  
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• Dutch regulator reviewing Apple’s dating apps dispute proposal after levying $55 million in fines

  28-03-2022 19:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Dutch regulator is reviewing Apple Inc.’s proposal in a dispute over payment systems for dating applications after penalizing the tech firm 50 million euros ($55 million) for rule breaking over the past ten weeks.Cagan Koc for Bloomberg:The Cupertino-based company has submitted a new proposal to fully comply with an order to offer payments outside the app store to dating app providers, the Authority for Consumers & Markets, said in an emailed statement.The ACM said it welcomes the
  
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• How to Watch 'CODA,' 'Dune' and All the Other 2022 Oscar Winners - CNET

  28-03-2022 19:32
  
  CODA and most of the other Oscar-nominated movies are available to watch online. Here's how...
  
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• Astronaut Helmets Straight out of Sci-Fi Could Decipher Our Brains in Microgravity - CNET

  28-03-2022 19:24
  
  To settle Mars, we'll need to know how space transforms the human brain. A neuroscience startup is on it, beginning with the crew of the historic Axiom-1 mission.
  
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• Student Loans Are in Limbo. But Another Repayment Pause May Be Coming Today - CNET

  28-03-2022 19:18
  
  Clues point to another extension for federal student loans.
  
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• Samsung shipping iMac-like 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 with AirPlay

  28-03-2022 19:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  First unveiled at CES back in January, Samsung has officially launched its new Smart Monitor M8. The 32-inch display with a very iMac-inspired design comes with a solid range of features like Apple’s AirPlay, built-in/removable webcam, USB-C connectivity, and more with starting price of $699.more…
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• The best fitness apps for traveling in 2022

  28-03-2022 19:01 via connectthewatts.com
  
  While it is great that many of us plan on taking more trips this year, all of that traveling can take a toll on your fitness and health. That is why we put together this list of the best fitness apps for traveling in 2022! more…
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• Pokemon Go Is Holding Another Community Day Classic in April - CNET

  28-03-2022 19:00
  
  The game's second Community Day rerun event takes place Apr. 10 and features Mudkip.
  
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• Dutch watchdog continues to cash out as it fines Apple tenth time over App Store policy

  28-03-2022 18:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  For the tenth week, the Dutch watchdog has fined Apple over the lack of third-party payment options for dating apps subscriptions. This time, the Authority for Consumers and Markets could finally swipe right to Apple as it’s reached the $55 million penalties for ongoing non-compliance.more…
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• Monday’s best deals: M1 MacBook Pro $199 off, iPad Smart Keyboard Folios from $97, more

  28-03-2022 17:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Starting off another week, all of today’s best deals are headlined by the first 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro discount in months at $199 off. That’s alongside an even rarer 12.9-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio price cut to $119 and this 25% off mophie Apple accessory sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 28, 2022 – Apple hardware subscription service, iPhone 14 camera 

  28-03-2022 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Apple and suppliers shares fall on report of iPhone SE production cuts

  28-03-2022 17:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Shares of Apple and its suppliers fell in Monday morning trading following a Nikkei Asia report that said Apple plans to make about 20% fewer iPhone SE units next quarter.
  Apple’s 5G iPhone SE 3 is powered by the A15 Bionic chip
  Joe Woelfel for Barron’s:The company has been telling multiple suppliers that it aims to lower production orders by about 2 million to 3 million units for the quarter, citing weaker-than-expected demand, according to a report from Nikkei Asia, which c
  
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• Latest Google Chrome for Mac update fixes a critical security hole

  28-03-2022 17:32 via macworld.com
  
  A vital update for its Chrome web browser for the Mac is now available, and it’s an update you should install as soon as possible.According to the Google Chrome Releases blog, the update fixes a security hole that Google was alerted to on March 23. Recorded as CVE-2022-1096 in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system, a hole was found in Chrome’s JavaScript engine that could be exploited by a malicious actor. While Google’s policy is to restric
  
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• Best Travel Credit Cards for April 2022 - CNET

  28-03-2022 17:15
  
  Take these travel cards along with you on journeys to get the most value from your trips.
  
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• iPhone 14 Rumors: Everything the Leaks and Renders Show Us - CNET

  28-03-2022 17:13
  
  The next iPhone could feature a better camera and a notchless display.
  
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• Watch Porsche's Time-Lapse Video of the 911 Assembly Process - Roadshow

  28-03-2022 17:11
  
  A first for the automaker, this little feature highlights how the iconic sports car gets built and promos the updated Paint to Sample program.
  
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• Smart Display Savings: Grab a Refurb 2nd-Gen Echo Show for $150 Off - CNET

  28-03-2022 17:10
  
  Today only, you can grab a refurbished model of this Amazon smart display for just $80.
  
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• Chris Rock Won't Press Charges Against Will Smith for Oscars Slap - CNET

  28-03-2022 17:10
  
  The LAPD said Chris Rock declined to file charges against Will Smith.
  
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