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• Amazon Labor Union Loses Bid to Represent Workers at Second New York Warehouse - CNET

  02-05-2022 23:53
  
  The defeat comes a month after the fledgling union won at a different Amazon facility.
  
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• George Carlin Documentary Trailer Shows Iconic Comedian's Ups and Downs - CNET

  02-05-2022 23:48
  
  George Carlin's American Dream comes to HBO May 20 featuring Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, Bette Middler and other big names from the comedy world.
  
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• How to See Rocket Lab Try to Catch a Booster in Midair With a Helicopter Today - CNET

  02-05-2022 23:31
  
  The upstart looks to follow in Elon Musk's footsteps when it comes to rocket recycling.
  
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• Bill Gates Talks 'Grieving' the Loss of His Marriage, Pandemic Lessons - CNET

  02-05-2022 23:22
  
  "From my point of view, it was a great marriage," the Microsoft co-founder tells The Times of London, but he won't address cheating rumors.
  
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• Watch This Glorious Video of a Solar Eclipse as Seen by a Satellite - CNET

  02-05-2022 23:20
  
  Nom, nom, nom. The moon took a bite out of the sun.
  
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• eBay's Authenticity Guarantee Extended to Graded Trading Cards Worth Over $2,000 - CNET

  02-05-2022 23:09
  
  Graded Pokémon cards are big business.
  
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• Apple, main stock indexes end higher in see-saw trading before Fed meeting

  02-05-2022 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, Apple and Wall Street’s main indexes seesawed throughout the session to close higher on Monday, as investors sought to pick up technology names that had been beaten down in recent days.Devik Jain and David French for Reuters:The gathering of U.S. central bank policymakers is widely expected to raise interest rates by half a percentage point, with this week’s move expected to kick off a period of aggressive rate hikes to counter
  
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• Leviton launches HomeKit-enabled Decora Smart No-Neutral Switch, Dimmer, and Bridge aimed at older homes

  02-05-2022 23:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Leviton is out today with five new smart home products under its Decora line. Headlining the release is a neat way to bring HomeKit-enabled smart lighting to older homes with the , Dimmer, and required WiFi .more…
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• Google Fires Another AI Researcher for Questioning Findings - CNET

  02-05-2022 22:23
  
  The firing follows the dismissal of two high-profile AI researchers.
  
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• Telegram May Add Premium Subscription With Exclusive Reactions and Stickers - CNET

  02-05-2022 22:14
  
  A paid option for the popular messaging app is reportedly in the works.
  
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• Apple faces new Dutch fines in ongoing dating apps dispute

  02-05-2022 22:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Dutch consumer protection regulator is preparing to hit Apple with even more weekly fines as it claims that the changes Apple made to how dating apps can bill customers were “insufficient.”Cagan Koc for Bloomberg:“Apple still uses unfair conditions for dating-app providers in the Netherlands,” the Authority for Consumers & Markets said in a statement.
  The ACM, as its known, has already penalized Apple 50 million euros ($53 million) for rule breaking. The Cupertino
  
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• Facebook bows out of Apple and Spotify’s podcast market after one year

  02-05-2022 21:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A year after announcing podcasts and other audio initiatives literally everywhere on its platform, Facebook is now backing out of the business, according to a report by Bloomberg. Starting June 3, podcasts won’t be available on Zuckerberg’s social media anymore.more…
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• Amazon Labor Union Loses Bid to Represent Second New York Warehouse - CNET

  02-05-2022 21:55
  
  The defeat comes after the fledgling union in April became the first to win a union election at an Amazon warehouse at a different facility.
  
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• Land Rover Debuts 30th Anniversary Defender in Homage to the 1993 110 NAS - CNET

  02-05-2022 21:48
  
  It's white, comes with painted steel wheels and might be the coolest-looking new Defender you can buy.
  
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• Best Roku Device Deals: Get a Roku Express 4K Plus on Sale for $29 - CNET

  02-05-2022 21:48
  
  See the best prices for the streamers that use our favorite streaming platform.
  
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• Years before an all-screen iPhone, Apple imagined an edge-to-edge iPod nano

  02-05-2022 21:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Introduced in 2005, the iPod nano saw different iterations throughout its life cycle. Now, one of the executives responsible for creating this iPod is showing some of the various mockups created to explore the possibilities of this product since he’s launching a new book called Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making.more…
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• Peacock is revamping its terrible TV interface, shares a first look at the new design [Gallery]

  02-05-2022 21:33 via 9to5google.com
  
  NBC’s Peacock is the home of hits such as “The Office” and “Parks & Rec,” but the streaming service has long felt like a chore to use due to its unintuitive app layout. Today, Peacock is sharing a first look at its TV interface redesign, among other announcements.more…
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• Space Slug? Mars Looks Like an Alien Creature in Wild NASA Image - CNET

  02-05-2022 21:12
  
  It's not a "giant, pulsating amoeba," but it sure looks like one.
  
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• Mini Can't Build Manual Transmission-Equipped Cars Right Now - CNET

  02-05-2022 21:10
  
  But, thankfully this is only a manual moratorium, and isn't really the end.
  
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• Apple sues chip startup Rivos alleging employee poaching, trade secret theft

  02-05-2022 21:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has filed a lawsuit against chip startup Rivos, alleging the nascent firm not only poached Apple employees, but also stole chip trade secrets.
  Apple’s M1 Ultra is the world’s most powerful and capable chip for a personal computer.
  Blake Brittain for Reuters:Apple’s Friday lawsuit said Mountain View, California-based Rivos has hired over 40 of its former employees in the past year to work on competing “system-on-chip” (SoC) technology, and that at least two for
  
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• Sony QD-OLED TV Starts at $3,000, Available for Preorder in June - CNET

  02-05-2022 21:08
  
  The company announced pricing on the rest of its 2022 TV lineup as well, and some are available now.
  
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• Apple accuses engineers of stealing chip secrets with AirDrop and Time Machine

  02-05-2022 20:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is suing a stealth startup called Rivos for poaching engineers with access to secret company information. According to the complaint, Apple believes former employees stole proprietary information at the request of Rivos as part of the recruiting process.more…
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• Coming to Apple TV+: Peanuts special ‘To Mom (and Dad), With Love’ celebrates Mother’s Day

  02-05-2022 20:38 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, but there’s an even faster-growing list of projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series, Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire for all of them.Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, but many have just been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what actors, directors, and producers are g
  
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• Anker intros new 10,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank with 20W USB-C charging

  02-05-2022 20:31 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Today, Anker is expanding its lineup of MagSafe-compatible accessories with the debut of a new and even more capable power bank. Packing a 10,000mAh battery into the portable battery form-factor we’ve seen in the past, the new Anker MagSafe offering is the brand’s most capable solution yet. Offering a 7.5W MagSafe pad, there’s also 20W USB-C charging and more. more…
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• Apple Watch able to detect weak heart pump with adapted Mayo Clinic algorithm

  02-05-2022 20:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Mayo Clinic is working on an algorithm that analyzes data from electrocardiograms recorded on Apple Watches. This algorithm will be able to detect a weak heart pump straight from these EKG tests. This could possibly detect life-threatening conditions earlier in users, without being in a medical setting. more…
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• Wikipedia Set to Stop Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations - CNET

  02-05-2022 20:12
  
  The world's seventh-largest site says no to crypto.
  
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• Stock up on Tech Accessories at Target's Buy One Get One 30% Off Sale - CNET

  02-05-2022 20:06
  
  Now through May 7, you can save 30% on cases, screen protectors, smart watch bands and more.
  
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• Meta Reportedly Plans to Release Four More VR Headsets by 2024 - CNET

  02-05-2022 20:01
  
  Its upcoming high-end VR headset, dubbed Project Cambria, could land around September, reports The Information.
  
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• Apple’s global smartphone market share surges 20% YoY leaving the imitators behind

  02-05-2022 19:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Despite the global technology sector facing constraints related to semiconductor shortages and uncertain economic prospects, Apple has made the most significant gains in the smartphone market share over the past year as competitors struggle to catch up, Canalys data shows.
  The pro camera system on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max features an all-new Ultra Wide camera with autofocus which enables macro photography natively on iPhone, a new Wide camera, and a new Telephoto camera with increased
  
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• You can now rock out to Apple Music on Roku devices

  02-05-2022 19:22 via macworld.com
  
  Roku has announced that Apple Music is available on all its devices. Subscribers to will be able to sign in using their existing credentials, and the app will be available to download on any Roku device including Roku streaming players, Roku TV models and Roku premium audio products like the Roku Streambar Pro.The full Apple Music catalog of 90 million songs and 30,000 playlists is supported, and the app also allows users to watch music videos in 4K on compatible devices and sing along to their
  
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• 'Doctor Strange 2' Sees Sam Raimi Return to Marvel for 20-Year Milestone - CNET

  02-05-2022 19:06
  
  The iconic director talks Zoom, Variants and bringing a little horror to the MCU.
  
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• Apple Silicon chip vulnerability ‘Augury’ surfaces, but researchers aren’t worried yet

  02-05-2022 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After digging into Apple Silicon, researchers have discovered a new vulnerability that affects Apple’s latest M1 and A14 chips. The Augury Apple Silicon microarchitectural flaw has been demonstrated to leak data at rest but doesn’t appear to be “that bad” at this point.more…
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• Make Fitness Fun With $25 Off Ring Fit Adventure for the Nintendo Switch - CNET

  02-05-2022 18:51
  
  A convenient workout that's actually enjoyable? Sign me up.
  
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• iPhone 5G modem reportedly going proprietary next year, and here’s why that matters

  02-05-2022 18:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As previously reported, Apple plans to pretty much ditch Qualcomm’s cellular modems for its proprietary 5G modem starting in 2023. According to a story by the Wall Street Journal, not only does Apple keep aiming for a next-year release, but it’s giving out lots of hints.more…
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• Super Creepy Barnacle-Encrusted Dolls Are Washing Up on Texas Beaches - CNET

  02-05-2022 18:39
  
  Flee in terror.
  
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• Apple’s antitrust mess could easily be ended, at likely minimal cost

  02-05-2022 18:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s antitrust mess keeps getting worse, with today’s Apple Pay announcement as the latest example. The company is now under fire on so many flanks in so many countries that it spends half its PR life trying to defend its stance – and legislation is ultimately going to force it to change anyway.
  To me, the most baffling thing about the company’s stubbornness on this issue is that the mess could so easily be resolved, and my bet is that it wouldn’t even cost the
  
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• FAA's Beef With 5G Remains Unfinished: What You Need to Know - CNET

  02-05-2022 18:04
  
  AT&T's and Verizon's deals with the FAA to scale back 5G deployment around airports, to prevent interference with plane altimeters, are set to expire this summer.
  
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• Apple exposé details how the Apple Watch $25M keynote led to Jony Ive’s departure

  02-05-2022 18:03 via macworld.com
  
  When Jony Ive announced in July 2019 that he was leaving Apple, there was rampant speculation as to why. Some thought it was due to a shift to services, others mused that Ive was bored since Apple’s products had become more iterative following Steve Jobs’ passing. But the real reason has nothing to do with a product at all, it was a product announcement.According to New York Times reporter Tripp Mickle’s new book, “After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Com
  
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• Apple exposé details how the $25M Apple Watch keynote led to Jony Ive’s departure

  02-05-2022 18:03 via macworld.com
  
  When Jony Ive announced in July 2019 that he was leaving Apple, there was rampant speculation as to why. Some thought it was due to a shift to services, others mused that Ive was bored since Apple’s products had become more iterative following Steve Jobs’ passing. But the real reason has nothing to do with a product at all, it was a product announcement.According to New York Times reporter Tripp Mickle’s new book, “After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Com
  
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• It's Raining Cat and Dog Deals on Amazon Right Now - CNET

  02-05-2022 18:02
  
  With this sprawling pet supplies sale, get up to 50% off stuff for dogs, cats and the owners who love them.
  
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• Get Overwatch 2 Beta Access by Watching the Pros This Week - CNET

  02-05-2022 18:00
  
  If you missed out on the stream drops, you can watch Overwatch League matches starting May 5 for a chance to win beta access.
  
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• AirTag tracking alert hits teenager’s phone at Disney World – without locating tracker

  02-05-2022 17:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  During a day of roaming the Magic Kingdom, a Tennessee family unexpectedly received a notification that an unknown AirTag was among them. While walking to their car, Jennifer Gaston’s teenage daughter got an alert on her iPhone stating an AirTag was moving with her. more…
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• iPad mini 6 now $99 off in Monday’s best deals, plus Magic Keyboards from $249 and more

  02-05-2022 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of this week’s best deals are now live for Monday with a trio of notable Apple discounts now up for grabs. Leading the way is a new Amazon all-time low on Apple’s latest iPad mini 6 at $99 off to go alongside white iPad Pro Magic Keyboards starting at $249. That’s on top of Belkin’s 2-in-1 MagSafe 15W charger for $80, as well. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Apple Deal Alert: Save up to $109 on the Latest iPad Mini - CNET

  02-05-2022 17:26
  
  Right now, Best Buy and Amazon have a rare opportunity to grab Apple's latest compact tablet for less than list price.
  
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• Apple Music is Now Available on Roku Streaming Devices, TVs - CNET

  02-05-2022 17:17
  
  Music videos will play in 4K on compatible streamers.
  
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• Why Steve Jobs picked Tim Cook as his successor

  02-05-2022 17:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Steve Job, who once described Tim Cook as “not a product guy,” nevertheless picked Cook as his successor for his operations skill and mastery of Apple’s supply and assembly chain, much of which, as designed by Cook, is based in China.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook (photo: Getty Images)
  Tripp Mickle for The New York Times:It had been nearly three years since Steve Jobs died at the age of 56, and as C.E.O., Mr. Cook had looked to Mr. Ive — the man Mr. Jobs called his “spiritual
  
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• Amazon Ends Paid COVID-19 Leave For Workers - CNET

  02-05-2022 17:02
  
  Employees will now get up to five days of excused, unpaid time off.
  
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• Best MacBook Deals: Save $50 on a MacBook Air, Up to $199 on a MacBook Pro - CNET

  02-05-2022 16:56
  
  Amazon has the lowest prices right now for the latest Apple MacBooks.
  
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• Telegram ‘Premium’ subscription adds exclusive reactions and stickers, but the cost is unclear

  02-05-2022 16:49 via 9to5google.com
  
  The popular messaging app Telegram is working on a Premium subscription that adds new exclusive reactions and stickers, but is only available on iOS for the time being.more…
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• Save in Style: Get 50% Off Prescription Lenses With the Purchase of a New Frame - CNET

  02-05-2022 16:44
  
  All month long, LensCrafters is offering a great chance to pick up a new pair of glasses at a discount.
  
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