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• NASA Will Pay Intimidating Asteroid Apophis a Visit - CNET

  25-04-2022 23:38
  
  The asteroid-sampling Osiris-Rex mission will get a new name to reflect its new goals.
  
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• Trump, Still Banned From Twitter, Says He Won't Return After Musk Buyout - CNET

  25-04-2022 23:35
  
  It's still unclear if Trump would be allowed back on Twitter.
  
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• 'Moon Knight' Episode 4 Recap: That Trippy Ending and Hippo Explained - CNET

  25-04-2022 23:32
  
  The Disney Plus MCU show brings its powerless hero on a surreal ride, and episode 4's final surprise might leave you perplexed.
  
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• Apple taps same legal team as Starbucks for unionization fight ahead

  25-04-2022 23:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There were multiple stories in the news last week regarding Apple Store employees’ plans to unionize. While Apple has yet to make a public statement about the unionization plans, it’s already working with anti-union lawyers to stop these efforts. more…
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• Pokemon Go Is Revamping Mega Evolution - CNET

  25-04-2022 23:00
  
  The mobile game is making it much easier to Mega Evolve your Pokemon.
  
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• Apple's Studio Display vs. Dell's Latest $655 27-Inch UltraSharp Monitor

  25-04-2022 22:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Last week, we compared the Apple Studio Display to the much cheaper and feature rich Samsung M8 Display, and the comparison was popular with MacRumors readers, so we thought we'd pit the Studio Display against yet another competing option, Dell's UltraSharp 27-inch "U2723QE" 4K USB-C Hub Monitor.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Priced at $655 on sale, Dell's 27-inch UltraSharp display is the same size as the Studio Display, but it's 4K rather than 5K and it maxes out a
  
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• Apple hires anti-union lawyers in escalating fight with retail workers

  25-04-2022 22:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has hired anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson in an escalating fight with retail workers in Atlanta who last week filed for a union election. Zoe Schiffer for The Verge:Though the company has not publicly stated its stance on Apple Stores unionizing, the move sends a strong signal that it plans to oppose workers organizing for better pay and working conditions.
  Littler is currently representing Starbucks in its efforts to fight off worker organizing. It previously helped McDonald&rsquo
  
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• How We Test Vacuums - CNET

  25-04-2022 22:46
  
  From cordless vacs to self-emptying robot vacuums, we test them all to help you find the best fit. Here's how we do it.
  
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• Best Telemedicine Services for an At-Home Doctor's Visit - CNET

  25-04-2022 22:43
  
  Chatting with doctors online in order to skip the waiting room is an increasingly popular choice.
  
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• Man uses AirTags and PowerPoint presentation to ask airline for his lost bags [U]

  25-04-2022 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Since Apple introducedlast year, multiple interesting stories related to the item tracker have been shared on the web. This time, a man who lost his luggage during a wedding trip used AirTags and a PowerPoint presentation to ask the airline for his bags.more…
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• New Doc 'Elon Musk's Crash Course' to Take Hard Look at Tesla Safety - CNET

  25-04-2022 22:07
  
  The investigation into Musk and Tesla will debut on Hulu and FX next month.
  
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• Nanoleaf's Line Lights Can Now Be Updated With Different Colored Skins

  25-04-2022 22:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Nanoleaf today launched Lines Skins, which are designed to attach to the Nanoleaf Lines lights to change the color of the plastic bars to allow them to better blend in with a room's design.
  Priced at $20, the Skins are available in either matte black or matte pink, and are able to fit over the Nanoleaf Lines bars and connectors, which are white by default. Each package includes nine skins and nine mounting caps, which is enough to fit over the default Lines package.
  Skins change the look of the
  
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• Nissan ProPilot Concept Zero Prototype Uses Lidar to Dodge Collisions - Roadshow

  25-04-2022 21:55
  
  With next-generation lidar sensing and enhanced avoidance of complex collisions, Nissan inches towards a zero-fatality future with its new prototype.
  
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• Twitter creators can now get paid in cryptocurrency

  25-04-2022 21:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Stripe, an online payment processing service, is partnering with Twitter to test a way for creators to receive payments in cryptocurrency. This select group of creators who have monetization features enabled can receive a USD Coin (USDC). This “stablecoin” cryptocurrency connected to the US dollar.more…
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• Some developers complain as Apple removes ‘outdated apps’ from App Store

  25-04-2022 21:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a new email sent to affected developers, Apple warns it will remove apps from the App Store that haven’t been “updated in a significant amount of time” and gives developers just 30 days to update them.Emma Roth for The Verge:“You can keep this app available for new users to discover and download from the App Store by submitting an update for review in 30 days,” Apple writes in the email. “If no update is submitted in 30 days, the app will be removed from sa
  
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• Scientists Search for Clues of Alien Life on Saturn's Moon - CNET

  25-04-2022 21:42
  
  Solving the puzzle of Titan's landscape could open doors in the quest to find extraterrestrial beings.
  
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• Father's Day 2022: Best Gifts for Dad - CNET

  25-04-2022 21:41
  
  No matter what Dad's vibe is, there's something on our handpicked list of gifts to make him smile on Father's Day.
  
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• Elon Musk and Twitter Have a Deal - CNET

  25-04-2022 21:37
  
  Musk has already floated ideas for changes he wants to make at Twitter.
  
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• Trump Says He Will Not Return to Twitter Following Elon Musk Buyout - CNET

  25-04-2022 21:29
  
  Trump is going to stick to Truth social.
  
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• Twitter agrees to sell to Elon Musk for $54.20 per share

  25-04-2022 21:28 via macworld.com
  
  Update 04/25/22: Twitter has released a statement saying that the board has agreed to sell the company to an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, accepting a buyout bid of about $44 billion in cash. After completion of the transaction (in which shareholders will get $54.20 per share of common stock they own), the company will no longer be a publicly traded company.“Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future
  
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• Twitter Will Let You Untag Yourself From Any Conversation - CNET

  25-04-2022 21:16
  
  The social media giant is testing out letting users "unmention" themselves from tweets and threads.
  
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• Free speech proponent Elon Musk acquires Twitter for $44 billion

  25-04-2022 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Twitter today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $44 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company.
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  Under the terms of the agreement, Twitter stockholders will receive $54.20 in cash for each share of Twitter common stock that they own upon closing of the proposed transaction. The purchase price r
  
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• Axiom-1 Crew Splashes Down in SpaceX Crew Dragon After Extended Stay in Space - CNET

  25-04-2022 20:54
  
  The commercial crew spent over a week doing scientific research in space.
  
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• Elon Musk Is Officially Purchasing Twitter for $44 Billion

  25-04-2022 20:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Twitter has agreed to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's offer to buy the company for $44 billion, Twitter announced today. Bloomberg was first to report early Monday morning that a deal between the two parties was imminent.Two weeks ago, Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share. Twitter and Musk, following weeks of speculation and public drama, agreed today to the $44 billion deal. Earlier reports indicated that Twitter's board was concerned that Musk's offer would be undervaluing the company b
  
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• It’s official: Elon Musk acquiring Twitter in a deal valued at $44 billion

  25-04-2022 20:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter has made it official: it will accept Elon Musk’s offer to buy the company at a value of $54.20 per share. This comes after Elon Musk submitted what he called his “best and final” offer to take the company private earlier this month. Head below for the full details on Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. more…
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• See Male Spiders Catapult to Escape Sexual Cannibalism - CNET

  25-04-2022 20:47
  
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• How to check if your Apple Watch Series 6 is eligible for the free blank screen fix

  25-04-2022 20:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just announced a new service program that offers free repairs for Apple Watch Series 6 that die unexpectedly. Here’s how to check Apple Watch blank screen free fix eligibility.more…
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• Leaked Pixel Watch Images Appear to Show Google's New Smartwatch - CNET

  25-04-2022 20:26
  
  The images line up with previous rumors about the Pixel Watch.
  
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• Anker’s new Nano II 100W GaN charger is 30% smaller than Apple’s 96W adapter, now available

  25-04-2022 20:09 via 9to5toys.com
  
  After being first revealed back at CES, Anker’s latest addition to its stable of chargers is finally available. Enter the new Nano II 100W, a USB-C power adapter centered around the brand’s GaN II charging technology. Sporting a three-port design with an ultra-compact build, it’s 30% smaller than Apple’s comparative wall adapter and is . more…
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• Apple Tells Some App Store Developers To Update Older Apps - CNET

  25-04-2022 19:47
  
  Apple had earlier warned developers it would remove "abandoned apps." Google's created a similar policy for its Android software.
  
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• Apple Music, several other Apple services hit with ‘issues’

  25-04-2022 19:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  A check of Apple’s official System Status page shows both the App Store and Apple Music as listed as having “issues.”Ed Hardy for Cult of Mac:The note for each simply says, “Users may be experiencing a problem with this service.”At last check on Monday morning, the issues had been going on for over an hour.
  In addition, the status page reports that Apple Pay and Apple Wallet had problems earlier today, but these have since been resolved.MacDailyNews Note: Apple&rsqu
  
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• 2022 Lincoln Navigator Is Now Order-Only, Thanks to the Chip Shortage - Roadshow

  25-04-2022 19:43
  
  Don't expect to go to your Lincoln dealer to buy a 2022 Navigator that you can drive off the lot unless you're weirdly lucky.
  
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• How To Watch the Ford F-150 Lightning 'Job 1' Production Party - Roadshow

  25-04-2022 19:31
  
  The Job 1 celebration will also make Lightning the first full-size electric pickup to hit production.
  
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• Small developers have until May 20 to submit request for Apple’s $100 million assistance fund

  25-04-2022 19:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last year, Apple announced a handful of changes coming to the App Store in response to a class-action lawsuit from US developers. In addition, the company had unveiled a Small Developer Assistance Fund, which would pay out between $250 to $30,000 to developers making under $1 million per year in the App Store. Now, this assistance submission request for small developers is due by May 20.more…
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• Microsoft Teams optimized for Apple Silicon Macs finally arrives – in beta

  25-04-2022 19:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Over 18 months after the release of the first Mac powered by the M1 chip, Microsoft has released a version of Microsoft Teams that is optimized for Apple Silicon. While the Apple Silicon version of Microsoft Teams is not publicly available to Teams users yet, you can download it via the company’s website. more…
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• Scientists Discover How to Peer Into the Mysterious 'Mind's Eye' - CNET

  25-04-2022 19:16
  
  If you find it hard to mentally visualize objects, you're not alone. You might have aphantasia.
  
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• Scientists Discover How to Peer Into the 'Mind's Eye' - CNET

  25-04-2022 19:16
  
  If you find it hard to mentally visualize objects, you're not alone. You might have aphantasia.
  
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• Bose SoundLink Flex Sees First Price Drop to $129 (Save $20) - CNET

  25-04-2022 19:14
  
  Right now, Amazon has the first ever discount on the SoundLink Flex, our overall favorite Bluetooth speaker on the market right now.
  
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• Apple Arcade FAQ: ‘Moonshot – A Journey Home’ is now available

  25-04-2022 19:10 via macworld.com
  
  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Live. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated 04/22/22: Moonshot – A Journey Home is now available.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 150 games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the
  
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• Apple TV+: ‘They Call Me Magic’ and ‘The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball’ are now streaming

  25-04-2022 19:02 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.The service launched on November 1, 2019, and has been steadily releasing original content ever since. The COVID pandemic had a big impact on production throughout 2020, but new releases should start to pick up again in the fall.This resource will list all the Apple TV+ content you
  
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• Satellite connectivity said coming in iPhone 14 this year, Apple Watch in 2023

  25-04-2022 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman, the next-gen iPhone 14 will arrive with satellite connectivity and the Apple Watch will gain the capability in 2023.Apple’s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone and Apple Watch will be focused on emergency situations, allowing users located in areas without cellular coverage to send texts to first responders and report crashes.
  Alexandra Garrett for CNET:Satellite connectivity, which was a rumored iPhone 13 feature that didn&rsq
  
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• Pokemon Go May 2022 Community Day Features Alolan Geodude - CNET

  25-04-2022 19:00
  
  The game's next Community Day event takes place May 21.
  
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• Boost productivity with this top-rated dashboard and thousands of courses for $59

  25-04-2022 19:00 via macworld.com
  
  Want to boost your productivity and take the next step in your career. There are some killer resources and services for Mac that might help. Right now, you can grab some of the best out there with the 2022 Productive Power Player Bundle, which features Start.Me and a lifetime subscription to StackSkills for $59. First, you’ll get unfettered access to Start.Me, an all-in-one dashboard for your browser that lets you easily manage, access, and share sites, notes, and
  
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• Wayfair Way Day 2022: 48 Hours of Deals Starting April 27, Early Deals Available Now - CNET

  25-04-2022 18:56
  
  Way Day 2022 is now official and it's happening later this week. Some early deals are live now, with a bunch more coming on April 27.
  
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• Back Market AirDrops refurbished Apple hardware campaign into Apple Stores [Video]

  25-04-2022 18:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple and Back Market are teaming up on a new campaign to promote refurbished Apple hardware. This campaign about giving devices a second life comes just after Earth Day last week. In a video ad, the company surprised customers with AirDropped messages on iPhones at Apple Stores in Berlin, London, and Paris. more…
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• Apple Music and App Store currently facing downtime for some

  25-04-2022 18:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  “Monday, Monday, can’t trust that day,” would sing The Mamas & The Papas – if you are able to check lyrics for songs using Apple Music. Some are experiencing downtime for Apple Music. Not only that, the App Store is also facing an outage this Monday, as 9to5Mac reported earlier today that privacy labels are now missing from apps.more…
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• 4 Things Elon Musk Wants to Change at Twitter - CNET

  25-04-2022 18:31
  
  Musk offered to buy Twitter and a deal could reportedly be finalized today.
  
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• Hands-on: Matte black skin covers let you transform Nanoleaf Lines HomeKit modular lights

  25-04-2022 18:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last fall Nanoleaf launched its latest HomeKit smart lights, the modular Lines. They feature an all-new form factor that makes it easy to create a custom aesthetic for your home, office, or any other space. Now the company has released slick matte black skin covers (matte pink too) to easily transform the white exterior of the lights.more…
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• Elon Musk Could Buy Twitter: Everything You Need to Know - CNET

  25-04-2022 18:21
  
  Musk has criticized Twitter for how the social media site moderates content.
  
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• Apple warns developers it will begin removing ‘outdated’ apps from the App Store

  25-04-2022 18:18 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s App Store numbers have steadily grown over the years, reaching some 5 million apps and games available for download, but a new App Store policy may put a dent in those numbers.After a developer received a letter from Apple explaining that his free game Motivoto was being removed from the App Store in 30 days because “it has not been updated in a significant amount of time,” the company confirmed the policy in a Developer support document titled “App Store Improve
  
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