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• T-Mobile Adds New 5G Home Internet Bundle, Test Drive Offer in Latest Broadband Bid - CNET

  04-05-2022 23:43
  
  The "un-carrier" has some new offers with an aim to boost its home internet base.
  
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• AT&T ups legacy plan pricing to push customers to upgrade to new plans

  04-05-2022 23:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  AT&T is raising prices on legacy mobile-service plans in an effort to squeeze more revenue from customers by pushing them to newer plans and blunt the effects of rampant U.S. inflation.
  Scott Moritz for Bloomberg News:The price increases mark a high-profile reversal for an industry that has mostly competed for new customers with discounts, free phones and low-priced family plans — even after shrinking to a three-player market with the purchase of Sprint Corp. by T-Mobile US Inc. in 202
  
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• Apple is working on a ‘Prince of Tides’ film-to-TV reboot on Apple TV+

  04-05-2022 23:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ is presently working on a TV reboot of the popular 1990s film, The Prince of Tides. Starring Nick Nolte and Barbra Streisand, the romantic drama is about a man who falls in love with his sister’s psychiatrist as they work through issues from their troubled childhood. more…
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• Sonos reportedly unveiling its own Alexa-competing voice assistant in June - CNET

  04-05-2022 23:34
  
  While Sonos speakers support Alexa and Google Assistant, a report says the company will soon reveal its own voice assistant.
  
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• Testing Out Apple's Self Repair Program With an iPhone 12 Mini Battery Fix

  04-05-2022 23:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple last week announced the launch of a new Self Repair program, which is designed to allow iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE owners to repair their devices on their own using manuals, tools, and replacement parts sourced directly from Apple.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  We were curious how the Self Service Repair program works and how it compares to the simplicity of bringing a product in to Apple for repair, so we had MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera order u
  
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• ‘Game of Thrones’ alum joins Jennifer Garner in Apple TV+ series ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’

  04-05-2022 23:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has signed on to star opposite Jennifer Garner in the Apple TV+ limited series “The Last Thing He Told Me,” Variety reports Wednesday.
  Coster-Waldau at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, 2022
  Joe Otterson for Variety:The series is based on the Laura Dave novel of the same name. It was previously announced that Angourie Rice will also star in the series.
  The show follows Hannah (Jennifer Garner), a woman who forms an unexpected relationship with her six
  
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• Best Smart Home Products for 2022 That Aren't Made by Amazon or Google - CNET

  04-05-2022 23:00
  
  We took Amazon and Google out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home devices are out there.
  
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• Dr. Dre lost $200 million by bragging of Apple’s Beats acquisition

  04-05-2022 22:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  In 2014, Dr. Dre made an infamous video celebrating Apple’s acquisition of Beats in which he called himself “the first billionaire in hip-hop,” but it almost killed the entire deal, according to Tripp Mickle’s new tell-all book After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul.Nick deCourville for The Mac Observer:Mickle explains that CEO Tim Cook discovered Beats and wished to acquire it… [He] had to contend with Jimmy Iovine. Finally settl
  
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• Apple assembler Foxconn says no change to production as China ratchets up quixotic ‘zero-COVID’ quest

  04-05-2022 22:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has shut down dozens of metro stations and bus routes in Bejing on Wednesday as it ratchets up its quixotic quest to achieve zero-COVID and avoid the fate of Shanghai where millions of residents have been under strict lockdown, some complaining of starving and widespread pet slaughter for more than a month. Apple assembler Foxconn says no change to production in the central city of Zhengzhou.
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• 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer: Star Wars Day Tease Hints at Darth Vader's Return - CNET

  04-05-2022 22:18
  
  May the Fourth be with you. The exiled Jedi's journey to face his fallen apprentice kicks off on Disney Plus from May 27.
  
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• Canada Proposes Space Law to Punish Crimes Committed on Moon - CNET

  04-05-2022 22:12
  
  Canada may amend its criminal code to specifically account for misdemeanors on the lunar surface.
  
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• TikTok takes a cue from YouTube with ad revenue sharing model to support creators

  04-05-2022 21:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  TikTok is starting a new program called ‘TikTok Pulse‘ to share its ad revenue with creators. TikTok Pulse will work with top creators by allowing ads to appear next to “the top 4% of all videos” on the platform.more…
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• Kentucky Derby 2022: How to Watch, Stream Live Without Cable - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:45
  
  The first leg of the Triple Crown is this Saturday on NBC. Here's how to stream the race without cable.
  
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• Federal Reserve Announces Steepest Interest Rate Increase in Over 20 Years - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:44
  
  The Fed approves a half-point hike, as well as plans to shrink its nearly $9 trillion balance sheet.
  
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• Bentley's New Model Will Have 24 Billion Possible Configurations - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:17
  
  We're expecting it to be a long-wheelbase Bentayga SUV.
  
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• Sonos is Working on Its Own Version of Siri

  04-05-2022 21:12 via macrumors.com
  
  Popular smart speaker manufacturer Sonos is planning to introduce a voice assistant service that will compete with Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa, and other voice-based personal assistants, reports The Verge.
  Sonos Voice will allow Sonos users to play and control playback on Sonos speakers. Sonos speakers already support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and Sonos Voice will be able to be used in lieu of these services. Sonos speakers do not support ‌Siri‌, but a limited number of &zwn
  
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• Fisker Teases New Ronin Electric GT Car With 550 Miles of Range - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:11
  
  Famed car designer Henrik Fisker has his sights set on another niche for his reborn company, and one in which he has some experience.
  
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• Ferrari's Purosangue SUV Will Have a V12 Engine, Which Rules - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:10
  
  Expect at least one optional hybrid powertrain with a smaller engine, too.
  
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• 'The Mandalorian' Season 3: What to Know About Baby Yoda's Upcoming Adventures - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:00
  
  The little green superstar made a fateful decision in The Book of Boba Fett earlier this year, so let's take a look at what's going on his main Disney Plus series.
  
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• Joel Hodgson Created a Metaverse for New Mystery Science Theater 3000 Episodes - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:00
  
  MST3K returns for a brand new season that you can access May 6 via the Gizmoplex.
  
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• Dish Finally Opens its 5G Network to Everyone, Starting in Las Vegas - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:52
  
  Dish, the fourth US carrier, launches its 5G network in Las Vegas and lists over 100 cities it will expand to.
  
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• Intuit to Pay $141M to Settle Claim It Tricked TurboTax Customers out of Using Free Filing Option - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:43
  
  TurboTax must also cease advertising that, officials say, "lures" customers with false promises of free tax prep services.
  
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• Apple’s new 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable now available for $159

  04-05-2022 20:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s new 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable is now available via the Apple Store Online for $159. Featuring a black braided design that coils without tangling, this 3-meter cable supports Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 4 data transfer up to 40Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort video output (HBR3), and charging up to 100W.
  Apple’s new 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable
  Use this cable to connect a Mac with Thunderbolt 3 or 4 (USB-C) ports to Thunderbolt (US
  
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• ‘Hey Sonos’: Smart speaker maker is launching its own version of Siri

  04-05-2022 20:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Forget Alexa and Google Assistant, as Sonos is preparing to announce its proprietary voice assistant that will be introduced within the next few weeks. It will let customers control music on the company’s home audio platform.more…
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• Best VPN Deals and Sales: Free Extra Months and Options for Under $25 Per Year - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:23
  
  Prices like this make it the perfect time to sign up for a virtual private network.
  
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• Tony Fadell Discusses His New Book, Early Days of iPhone and iPod, Apple vs. Google Culture, and More

  04-05-2022 20:12 via macrumors.com
  
  Coinciding with the release of his new book titled Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making, former Apple executive Tony Fadell went on the Decoder podcast with The Verge's editor-in-chief Nilay Patel to discuss cultural differences between Apple and Google, the early days of the iPhone and iPod, and other topics.
  Fadell joined Apple in 2001 and led the teams that created the original iPod and iPhone. In 2010, he left Apple to cofound the company that created the Nest smart therm
  
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• Space Images From NASA and Beyond Make Star Wars Feel Very Real - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:04
  
  Celebrate Star Wars on May the Fourth (or any day) with spectacular space images that bring the sci-fi universe to life.
  
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• Rivian Snags $1.5B in Tax Incentives for New Georgia Factory - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:02
  
  The electric vehicle maker plans to have the $5 billion factory up and running by 2024.
  
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• T-Mobile 5G Home Internet promises $50/month lifetime rate, $20 off for phone subscribers, covering fees for switchers

  04-05-2022 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been just over a year since T-Mobile launched its 5G Home Internet and today the Uncarrier has announced a slew of updates to make the service more appealing than ever. From a free trial, up to $500 in early termination fee coverage, $50/month lifetime price lock, and even $50 off an Apple TV, T-Mobile is aiming to give customers the “freedom to switch” from their existing broadband provider.more…
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• watchOS 8.6 beta 4 now available to developers and public testers

  04-05-2022 19:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: A day after making watchOS 8.6 beta 4 available to developers, Apple is now making it available to public beta testers as well.
  A week after releasing watchOS 8.6 beta 3 to developers, Apple is now seeding the fourth test version of the upcoming operating system for the Apple Watch. Here’s everything new coming with watchOS 8.6 beta 4.more…
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• All 2023 Volvos Will Have Hybrid or Fully Electric Powertrains - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:45
  
  Volvo's entire lineup uses the company's new Google-powered infotainment system, too.
  
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• SoundCloud snaps up music AI tech firm to bolster music discovery

  04-05-2022 19:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  SoundCloud believes that the next big thing on its platform relies on AI and machine learning, as the company announced it has acquired Musiio, which will help SoundCloud’s existing music intelligence capabilities and help the company identify what’s next in music trends and talent.more…
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• CDC tracked millions of Amercians’ phones to monitor vaccination, lockdown compliance

  04-05-2022 19:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to newly revealed documents, the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) used location data from tens of millions of Americans’ phones to track compliance with lockdown and vaccination mandates.Joseph Cox for Vice’s Motherboard:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bought access to location data harvested from tens of millions of phones in the United States to perform analysis of compliance with curfews, track patterns of people visiting K-12 sch
  
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• LinkedIn Agrees to $1.8M Settlement for Allegedly Paying Women Less Than Men - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:23
  
  The money will go toward back wages and interest for the affected workers.
  
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• NASA Mars Rover Makes a Charming Zen Rock Garden by Accident - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:22
  
  Breathe deep and enjoy the meditative Martian view.
  
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• T-Mobile Adds New Magenta Max, Home Internet Bundle in Latest Broadband Bid - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:20
  
  The "un-carrier" has some new offers with an aim to boost its home internet base.
  
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• T-Mobile Launches Test Drive Program for Home Internet

  04-05-2022 19:18 via macrumors.com
  
  T-Mobile today announced the launch of a new internet "Test Drive" program that's designed to allow users to try out 5G T-Mobile internet in their homes. T-Mobile will send users a gateway to try out for a 15 day period at no cost, with users able to keep their existing internet during the testing program.
  To encourage customers to switch to T-Mobile Home Internet, T-Mobile is paying up to $500 in termination fees for customers who cancel their existing plans.According to T-Mobile, subscribers s
  
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• Google Removed Over 3 Billion Ads, 5.6 Million Advertiser Accounts in 2021 - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:14
  
  The company aims to protect users by getting rid of abusive advertising behaviors.
  
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• Apple gives ‘Dream Studio Makeover’ including Mac Studio and Display to up-and-coming creative

  04-05-2022 19:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto is a Philadelphia-based YouTuber with a following of over one million. On the channel, Polin uses his extensive photography experience to create “Fun and Informative” videos on the subject. As part of a new “Dream Studio Makeover” project from Apple, Polin got to change the life of a young up-and-coming creative.  more…
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• Apple Park drone photography captures return to office work at headquarters [Gallery]

  04-05-2022 18:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier last month, Apple employees started to gradually return to work at the corporate office in a hybrid format. As of now, Apple Park employees have to come into the office one day per week, but according to company policy, by May 23, they will need to be in the office at least three days per week. Some drone photography shows their return to office work at headquarters. more…
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• Apple Needs to Do More With the iPhone Pro Max - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:51
  
  Commentary: Apple needs to bring some iPad features to the iPhone Pro Max's big screen.
  
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• Here’s everything still to come from Apple in 2022

  04-05-2022 18:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s already had a busy start to 2022 with the announcement of the new Mac Studio, the Studio Display, and more. There is still a lot more to come throughout the rest of the year, however, including the company’s latest round of new Macs amid the Apple Silicon transition, the iPhone 14, and much more. more…
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• How to stop Outlook’s TokenFactoryIframe downloads in Safari

  04-05-2022 18:41 via macworld.com
  
  Users of Office 365’s online apps may be experiencing annoying and frequent downloads of a file called “TokenFactoryIframe” when accessing their account via a web browser. While Microsoft has not yet released a fix—and it’s not the first time it’s happened—there is a way to stop the downloads.According to users on a Microsoft support forum, the problem happens mostly with Safari on the Mac, but can also affect Chrome and Firefox on the Mac, iPhone, or i
  
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• Snag One of Apple's Sleek iMac Desktops for Less at Woot's Refurb Sale - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:35
  
  Save hundreds on one of Apple's stunning desktops with refurb models from 2014 to 2020.
  
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• Apple adds two popular classic iPads to ‘vintage’ list

  04-05-2022 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  When the iPad mini 2 and iPad Air 2 arrived in 2013 and 2014, respectively, they brought anticipated features that made buyers rush out to buy one. Now Apple has declared the once-popular tablets as vintage.The iPad mini 2 was the first iPad mini to feature a Retina display and the iPad Air brought the Touch ID home button to Apple’s thinnest tablet. While the iPad Air 2 was discontinued in 2017, the third-generation iPad Air didn’t arrive until 2019. The iPad mini 2 was replaced by
  
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• Elon Musk Hints at Twitter Adding Fees - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:23
  
  The Tesla boss doesn't own the social media site yet though.
  
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• Canalys: Apple is now No.1 in worldwide PC market share

  04-05-2022 18:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  Canalys has Apple at No.1 in worldwide PC market share, because the research firm correctly counts tablets like iPad as personal computers.
  The latest Canalys data shows that worldwide PC (including tablet) shipments fell just 3% annually in Q1 2022, to 118.1 million units. Despite this dip, shipments remain extremely strong compared with before the pandemic, with a three-year CAGR of 12% from Q1 2019.
  In the total PC market (including desktops, notebooks and tablets), Apple took first place fro
  
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• How Much Will Apple's iPhone 14 Cost? It's Complicated - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:09
  
  Apple may keep the iPhone 14's price the same as the iPhone 13, but an iPhone 14 Max complicates things.
  
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• How Vitamin E Can Improve Your Skin - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:00
  
  Adding vitamin E oil to your skin care routine can bring many benefits. Here is how use it.
  
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• Deals: Mac Studio sees first discount, AirPods Max $100 off, Star Wars Day sales, more

  04-05-2022 17:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today is May the 4th! And while you’ll find all of the best Star Wars Day deals right here, we’re rounding up the best markdowns that the Apple side of the galaxy has to offer. Leading the way is the first Mac Studio discount at $100 off. That’s alongside AirPods Max and a Nomad Apple accessory sale, too. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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