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• Apple’s Universal Control sheds beta tag in macOS 12.4

  12-05-2022 23:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Signaling that Apple has corrected any major bugs or issues with the Universal Control months after its release in macOS 12.3, the feature is no longer tagged with the beta designation as of macOS 12.4 and iPadOS 15.5.
  Universal Control
  When using Universal Control, each device shows its own screen and apps, but you can use a single keyboard, mouse, or trackpad to move the cursor, type, and even copy content between them.
  Mike Peterson for AppleInsider:In the latest macOS Monterey 12.4 and iPadO
  
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• WhatsApp for iOS is testing chat filters for all users

  12-05-2022 23:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Popular communications platform WhatsApp is testing chat filters for all users. Currently only available for business accounts, chat filtering offers a simple and quick way to find certain chats. more…
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• Pokemon Go Water Festival Guide: Dewpider, Shiny Binacle and More Details - CNET

  12-05-2022 23:30
  
  The water Pokemon event is back until May 20.
  
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• Russia's War on Ukraine, Updates: Social Media Asked to Archive Evidence of Possible War Crimes - CNET

  12-05-2022 23:15
  
  A look at recent news on the war, along with the US and international response.
  
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• Get Free Pokemon for Connecting Pokemon Legends: Arceus, BDSP to Pokemon Home - CNET

  12-05-2022 23:10
  
  You'll receive a few special Pokemon when you deposit monsters from the series' latest Nintendo Switch games.
  
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• Some Users Experiencing Issues With Apple Music [Update: Fixed]

  12-05-2022 23:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Music is experiencing an outage at the current time, which is causing the streaming music service not to function as expected for some subscribers.
  According to Apple's System Status page, ‌Apple Music‌ has been experiencing issues since 1:17 p.m. Pacific Time, with the page suggesting that some users may be "experiencing intermittent issues" with the service.iTunes Match and Radio also appear to be having problems at this time. We'll update this article when the outage has resol
  
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• Mario Strikers Trailer Shows Off Chaotic Soccer Action on Nintendo Switch - CNET

  12-05-2022 23:00
  
  Mario and friends hit the pitch this June in the Switch-exclusive Mario Strikers: Battle League.
  
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• Marvel Hit 'Doctor Strange 2' Passes Half a Billion at the Box Office - CNET

  12-05-2022 22:52
  
  Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen lead Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness​ to the second biggest box office smash of the pandemic era.
  
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• Apple’s anti-union talking points revealed in leaked memo: ‘fewer opportunities’ for promotion, more

  12-05-2022 22:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As employees at a growing number of Apple Store locations around the United States explore unionization options, Apple is ramping up its push to quell those attempts. A leaked memo obtained by Vice reveals the anti-union talking points that Apple has distributed to retail store leaders in an effort to dissuade their employees from unionizing. more…
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• macOS 12.4 adds new Studio Display wallpaper, and you can download it right here

  12-05-2022 22:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Thursday released macOS Monterey 12.4 RC (Release Candidate) for developers. And in addition to enhancements and a few new features in the Podcasts app, the update comes with a new Studio Display wallpaper. But if you want to use it on other devices, you can download it right here.more…
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• Turn It Up to 11: Rob Reiner Says 'Spinal Tap 2' Will Honor the First Film - CNET

  12-05-2022 22:09
  
  Sequel reveals that Spinal Tap members hated the original documentary, and Rob Reiner's character Marty Di Bergi is getting a second shot at it.
  
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• Apple assembler Foxconn faces logistics disarray from China’s quixotic ‘zero-COVID’ lockdowns

  12-05-2022 22:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple assembler Foxconn said it faces logistics disruptions and other challenges in China stemming from the Chinese Communist Party’s stringent COVID-19measures.
  The logo of electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is displayed at its headquarters in Taipei. Photo: Agence France-Presse
  Yang Jie for The Wall Street Journal:Most of Foxconn’s factories in China have been running under a bubble-like system, said Chairman Yo
  
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• Universal Control No Longer in Beta in macOS Monterey 12.4 and iPadOS 15.5

  12-05-2022 21:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Universal Control is no longer a "beta" feature, with the beta labeling removed in the macOS Monterey 12.4 and iPadOS 15.5 release candidate versions that were seeded to developers and public beta testers earlier today.
  Apple in March released Universal Control as part of macOS Monterey 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4, and since launch, it has had a beta label as Apple has worked to iron out bugs and clear up any minor issues.Under System Preferences > Displays > ‌Universal Control‌, the be
  
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• This Apple TV 4K Deal Makes It Just $5 More Than the Non-4K Model - CNET

  12-05-2022 21:25
  
  At $150, the Apple TV 4K is absolutely the best Apple TV to purchase right now. Grab one before the deal is over.
  
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• A Pixel Watch Is Really Happening, and Fitbit Loyalists Might Really Like It - CNET

  12-05-2022 21:17
  
  Google's first smartwatch is coming to take on Apple.
  
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• Bad news for the market: Apple stock has broken down

  12-05-2022 21:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  In an ominous sign for the market, Apple (–4.68%, $139.60) stock is in a world of hurt, trading now below a price that investors couldn’t resist before — a price that sent it higher in the past several months.Barron’s:After Wednesday’s trading, Apple lost its No. 1 ranking as the world’s most valuable company to Saudi Aramco, the energy giant backed by Saudi Arabia.
  But perhaps even more disturbing: It’s an ominous sign for the market.
  Since early Novemb
  
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• Apple imagines an iPhone case that triggers UI for gaming, photography, more

  12-05-2022 21:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has published a patent regarding iPhone cases and docks that support near-field wireless communication systems. According to Patently Apple, this accessory would significantly alter the operation and user interface (UI) of the iPhone. more…
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• Unlike Google Glass, These New AR Glasses Unveiled at I/O Might Actually Be Practical - CNET

  12-05-2022 21:05
  
  This time around, Google puts aside flair to focus on features like language translation.
  
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• 'Dune: Part Two' Casts Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam - CNET

  12-05-2022 21:01
  
  The Dune sequel's stacked cast also includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh.
  
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• Dead Space Remake Launches January 2023 - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:53
  
  Horror sci-fi game gets a next-gen facelift.
  
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• Dead Space Remake Launches in January - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:53
  
  Horror sci-fi game gets a next-gen face-lift.
  
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• Five Apple ideas Google just ripped off for the next Android and Pixel devices

  12-05-2022 20:52 via macworld.com
  
  At its annual IO conference Wednesday, Google unveiled a slew of new products, features, and services that will roll out over the following months. We got a peek at a new Pixel tablet, watch, and phone, a new budget Pixel 6a, the first Android 13 public beta, and exciting search, AI, and app updates.But here at Macworld, we couldn’t help but notice how familiar many of the announcements sounded. There were more than a few features unveiled at IO that are seemingly ripped straight from App
  
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• Zagg’s new braided nylon Apple Watch bands undercut official styles at half the cost

  12-05-2022 20:45 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Gear4, one of the popular accessory makers under the Zagg stable, is now expanding its lineup to include Apple Watch bands. Debuting with a pair of different styles, Gear4 notably delivers a braided nylon Apple Watch band that’s half the cost of the official alternative with recycled materials in tow. more…
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• iOS 15.5 Released to Developers Thursday - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:39
  
  The update isn't available to the public yet.
  
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• Baby Formula Shortage: What to Do If You're Running Low - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:33
  
  Learn what pediatricians say to do, and not do, to feed your baby.
  
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• Apple seeds macOS Monterey 12.4 RC to developers

  12-05-2022 20:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate (RC) of the upcoming macOS Monterey 12.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new update coming a week after the release of the fourth macOS Monterey 12.4 beta.
  macOS Monterey
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center and after the appropriate profile is installed, betas will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences.
  When paired with a Studio Disp
  
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• 2023 Toyota Highlander Packs Turbo Lungs and More Tech - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:18
  
  With a downsized but torquier turbo four and new cabin display tech, Toyota's midsize mainstay SUV gains in appeal.
  
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• Google Adopts 10-Step Skin Tone Scale So Its AI Understands Diversity - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:16
  
  To start, you'll notice the Monk Skin Tone Scale in beauty-related searches, but Google is also building it deeply into its AI infrastructure.
  
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• Big Early Season Wildfires Threaten Mountain Resort Towns: What You Need to Know - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:12
  
  Wind-whipped wildfires have destroyed more than a hundred buildings and now threaten the city of Los Alamos, New Mexico, a key site in the birth of the Atomic Age.
  
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• Google I/O 2022: Every New Device and Announcement - CNET

  12-05-2022 20:00
  
  From Android 13 to the upcoming Pixel Watch, here's what Google unveiled at its annual developer conference.
  
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• The Bugatti Centodieci’s Interior Takes 16 Weeks To Put Together - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:56
  
  This super-limited homage to the EB110 has intricate leather quilting that's hard to achieve.
  
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• Bugatti Centodieci Has Intricate Interior Quilting - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:56
  
  Only 10 Centodieci hypercars will be built, and each one's cabin takes 16 weeks to complete.
  
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• Astronomers Reveal First Ever Image of Milky Way's Black Hole - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:48
  
  We have peered into the center of our galaxy and, for the first time, seen its supermassive black hole.
  
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• Fisker's $30,000 Pear Electric SUV Will Be Built in Ohio With Foxconn - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:46
  
  With its US partner and location confirmed, Fisker is committed to getting its second model into production by 2024.
  
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• Hyundai Rerecalls 215,000 Sonatas Over Leaky Fuel Hose Concerns - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:41
  
  This time around the vehicles are getting all-new fuel hoses, rather than more heat tape.
  
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• New Mario Strikers Trailer Shows Off Chaotic Soccer Action - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:40
  
  Mario and friends hit the pitch this June in the Switch-exclusive Mario Strikers: Battle League.
  
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• Satellite Spots Giant Letter G in the Clouds - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:39
  
  This satellite image is brought to you by the letter G.
  
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• Got a Spare $1,850? Buy These Filthy, Torn Balenciaga Designer Sneakers - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:36
  
  The "full destroyed" shoes look like someone ran them through a mud-filled shredder.
  
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• Lego Optimus Prime Transforms From Robot to Truck, No Rebuild Required - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:24
  
  Transformers fans, roll out!
  
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• Studio Display Firmware 15.5 with webcam improvements to be available soon as a separate update

  12-05-2022 19:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the release of iOS 15.5 RC and macOS 12.4 RC for developers, Apple has also made available the RC (Release Candidate) build of Studio Display Firmware 15.5 ahead of the official release. The update improves the image captured by the built-in webcam.more…
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• Two Twitter Leaders Leaving in Latest Company Shake-Up - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:18
  
  The departures come after Elon Musk struck a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion.
  
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• Apple releases macOS 12.4 RC with Studio Display webcam fix and new Podcasts feature

  12-05-2022 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After four beta releases, Apple has seeded the macOS 12.4 release candidate for both developers and public testers. The build comes with support for the latest beta of the Studio Display webcam fix as well as a new feature to help manage Podcasts on Mac.more…
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• Best Internet Providers in Austin - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:12
  
  The capital city of the Lone Star State boasts a wide selection of broadband providers. Let us help you uncover the best option for your household.
  
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• Apple Seeds macOS Monterey 12.4 Release Candidate to Developers

  12-05-2022 19:09 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Monterey 12.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new update coming a week after the release of the fourth macOS Monterey 12.4 beta.
  Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center and after the appropriate profile is installed, betas will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences.When paired with a Studio Display, ‌macOS Monterey‌ 12.4 sup
  
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• Apple Seeds iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 Release Candidates to Developers and Public Beta Testers

  12-05-2022 19:04 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 updates to developers and public beta testers for testing purposes, with the new software coming one week following the release of the fourth betas.
  Developers can download iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 through the Apple Developer Center or over the air after the proper profile has been installed on an iPhone or iPad. Public beta testers can get the profile from Apple's beta testing website.
  iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 15.5 RC, here’s the list of everything new

  12-05-2022 19:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After over a month of beta testing, Apple has released iOS 15.5 RC to developers and public beta users. This suggests that the updates could be released to the public as soon as sometime next week. Head below for the full release notes…more…
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• Apple is likely secretly launching a space satellite network for iPhones

  12-05-2022 19:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator Globalstar this month announced it has “signed a term sheet with a large, global customer to begin deploying Band 53 in the U.S. and beyond.” Who is this large, global customer? The rumor mill says it’s Apple. This is a significant opportunity that will take time, but signs point towards success.” Globalstar says it will share more information whenallowed.
  Boeing 702X satellite (image: Boeing)
  This announcement comes just months af
  
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• Apple Seeds watchOS 8.6 Release Candidate to Developers

  12-05-2022 19:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming watchOS 8.6 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming a week after the release of the fourth beta.
  To install ‌‌‌watchOS 8‌‌‌.6, developers will need to download the configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center. Once installed, ‌‌‌watchOS 8.6 can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software updat
  
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• Are NordicTrack's Latest Smart Dumbbells as Smart as They Seem? - CNET

  12-05-2022 19:00
  
  These unique Alexa-powered adjustable dumbbells can change weights with a simple voice command.
  
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• Apple Seeds tvOS 15.5 Release Candidate to Developers

  12-05-2022 19:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming tvOS 15.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming one week after the release of the fourth beta.
  Developers can download the new tvOS 15.5 update by downloading a profile onto the ‌Apple TV‌ using Xcode.tvOS updates are typically minor in scale, focusing primarily on under-the-hood bug fixes and improvements rather than major outward-facing changes.Though we don't often know what's new in tvOS d
  
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