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• AT&T Set To Bring HBO Max Back To Wireless Plans - CNET

  04-08-2022 23:57
  
  When, however, is still not clear.
  
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• 25 Dorm Room Essentials You Can Find on Amazon Now - CNET

  04-08-2022 23:56
  
  This is the perfect time to score back-to-school goods.
  
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• What's Next for HomePod: Larger Model With S8 Chip, Matter Support, and More

  04-08-2022 23:52 via macrumors.com
  
  While the original HomePod was discontinued over a year ago, rumors suggest that Apple plans to release another larger HomePod model in the future. Meanwhile, the HomePod mini will likely expand its presence by launching in additional countries over time.
  Keep reading for a recap of the latest rumors about the HomePod and HomePod mini and the future of Apple's smart home ambitions.New HomePod With S8 Chip
  Apple is developing a new HomePod with the same S8 chip rumored for the Apple Watch Series
  
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• The 'Barbie' Movie Starring Margot Robbie: What to Know - CNET

  04-08-2022 23:48
  
  Lace up your skates and let's get into it.
  
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• Alex Jones Sandy Hook Trial: Jury Finds Jones Must Pay $4.1M for Defamation - CNET

  04-08-2022 23:44
  
  Parents of a 6-year-old child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre were seeking $150 million in damages after Jones for years claimed the shooting was a "hoax."
  
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• Popular streaming app OBS now optimized for Apple Silicon in new beta

  04-08-2022 23:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OBS is one of the most popular apps for livestreaming. Although the app has been available for macOS users for quite a while, the current version of OBS is only fully compatible with Intel Macs. Luckily, this is about to change. The platform this week released the first beta of OBS Studio 28, which not only adds new features but also runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs.more…
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• Best MacBook Deals: First Price Breaks for M2 MacBook Air and Pro Models - CNET

  04-08-2022 23:09
  
  Amazon is offering the first discounts on the M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro. And you can save up to $300 on a 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro.
  
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• Twitter now lets any business add location and contact info to its profile

  04-08-2022 23:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in June, Twitter began rolling out a new feature called “Location Spotlight” to a limited number of professional accounts so that these accounts could have location and contact information on their profile. Starting today, Twitter now lets any business account use the new Location Spotlight feature.more…
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• Apple accused of allegedly mishandling sexual misconduct complaints

  04-08-2022 23:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is under fire for allegedly mishandling sexual misconduct complaints over the span of many years. Financial Times reports on the experiences of 15 current and former female Apple employees in a lengthy article published Thursday.Patrick McGee for Financial Times:Megan Mohr was five years into her Apple career when, in 2013, a male colleague took advantage of her after a platonic night out drinking together.
  After the colleague drove her home and helped her inside, she briefly fell asleep b
  
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• HBO Max Will Mash Up with Discovery Plus in the Middle of Next Year - CNET

  04-08-2022 22:52
  
  Get ready for 90 Day Fiancé to move in next door to The White Lotus.
  
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• NASA's Quirky Artemis I Moon Pack List Includes Lego, Rocks, Tree Seeds - CNET

  04-08-2022 22:36
  
  It isn't just moonikins and Shaun the Sheep going along for the ride.
  
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• How to Watch Samsung's Unpacked Event: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 Reveals Are Expected - CNET

  04-08-2022 22:34
  
  Samsung's August 2022 Unpacked event is likely to focus on the company's foldable phones.
  
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• US Could've Had More Monkeypox Vaccine, Reports Say: Here's What to Know About Monkeypox Vaccination - CNET

  04-08-2022 22:24
  
  As demand for the monkeypox vaccine outpaces supply, a new report says government officials waited too long to fill orders for doses the US already owns.
  
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• Digital Trends reviews Apple’s M2 MacBook Air: ‘Shockingly good performance; stomps the competition’

  04-08-2022 22:20 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s completely redesigned M2 MacBook Air is supercharged by the M2 chip, featuring even more performance and a new strikingly thin design with a larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a four-speaker sound system, up to 18 hours of battery life, and MagSafe charging.
  Apple’s M2 MacBook Air in Starlight
  Now available in four gorgeous finishes — midnight, starlight, silver, and space gray — the M2 MacBook Air starts at just $1,199.
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• mophie launches powerstation pro, speedport 120 4-port GaN charger, dual USB-C car chargers; available at Apple

  04-08-2022 22:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  mophie is out with five new Apple accessories today from a sharp portable battery that can power up a MacBook to a new 4-port 120W GaN charger, to a fresh lineup of single and dual USB-C car chargers. Along with direct availability, the new accessories are all being sold by Apple.more…
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• US Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency - CNET

  04-08-2022 21:50
  
  There are vaccines and other resources available for monkeypox, but they've been in short supply in some areas.
  
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• TV Antennas Got a Cable-Like Upgrade, Except It's Still Free - CNET

  04-08-2022 21:48
  
  Thanks to ATSC 3.0 (or NextGen TV), watching over-the-air channels (for free!) with an antenna is more like cable.
  
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• Someone Please Buy Me Princess Diana's Awesome Ford Escort RS Turbo - CNET

  04-08-2022 21:44
  
  One of the coolest cars owned by the People's Princess is going up for auction.
  
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• Princess Diana's Ford Escort RS Turbo Is Going Up for Auction - CNET

  04-08-2022 21:44
  
  This is the only RS Turbo painted in black, and it has fewer than 25,000 miles.
  
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• Verizon Used to Be the Fastest Internet Provider. But There's a New Speed Test Winner - CNET

  04-08-2022 21:23
  
  Speed-testing company Ookla just released its quarterly report, which crowned a new fastest major broadband company.
  
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• Apple Now Selling Mophie's Powerstation Pro, 120W GaN Charger and More

  04-08-2022 21:09 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated its online store to offer several new Mophie products, including the Powerstation Pro, GaN 120W Charger, and multiple car chargers.
  Priced at $150, the Mophie Powerstation Pro offers 20,000mAh for charging iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices. It offers up to 45W, so it is able to charge a MacBook Air, plus it can fast charge the iPhone and the iPad.
  There are dual USB-C PD ports for charging two devices at one time, and Mophie says that it offers 72 hours of additional ba
  
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• Pixel Buds Pro vs AirPods Pro: Comparing Apples to Googles

  04-08-2022 21:04 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google’s latest earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro, are well positioned to be a strong competitor to Apple’s AirPods Pro, especially for Android owners. But which set will take the crown as the better noise canceling earbuds? Let’s break it down.more…
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• The Galaxy Z Fold & Flip Upgrades I Hope Samsung Makes in 2022 - CNET

  04-08-2022 21:03
  
  Foldable phones are still a tough sell, but Samsung could tempt me with some smart upgrades at its Aug. 10 Unpacked event.
  
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• Apple Promises Change to 'Training and Processes' After Series of HR Complaints - CNET

  04-08-2022 20:39
  
  More than a dozen women who worked for the iPhone maker during the past two decades have publicly shared stories of harassment and abuse, and of poor response from HR.
  
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• See the Iceland Volcano Eruption Up Close With These Hot Livestreams - CNET

  04-08-2022 20:38
  
  The floor really is lava.
  
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• Deals: Get the 41mm Cellular Apple Watch Series 7 for All-Time Low Price of $359 ($140 Off)

  04-08-2022 20:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today has the 41mm Cellular Apple Watch Series 7 for $359.00, down from $499.00. This sale is only available for the Blue Aluminum Case with Abyss Blue Sport Band option, although the Green Aluminum model is just $20 higher.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.At $140 off, this is the best price we've ever tracked on this version of the Apple Watch
  
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• Apple Card bank Goldman Sachs facing regulatory probe into credit card practices

  04-08-2022 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s partner bank for the Apple Card, Goldman Sachs, has disclosed that it is facing an investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The investigation is focused on Goldman’s credit card account management practices in the United States, of which Apple Card is a major component. more…
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• Apple's iPhone 14 May Have a Higher Price Than We Thought - CNET

  04-08-2022 20:26
  
  The iPhone 14's price might be higher than the iPhone 13's, reflecting rumors of a significant upgrade.
  
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• Oatly, Premier Protein and More Recalled: Did You Buy Any of These Brands? - CNET

  04-08-2022 20:15
  
  The protein shake recall of 2022 includes cold brew coffee and plant milks, too.
  
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• Apple releases Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5 to fix audio issues

  04-08-2022 20:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday released Studio Display Firmware Update for, naturally, the 27-inch 5K Retina Studio Display which runs iOS-based firmware and is powered by an A13 Bionic SoC.
  Apple’s 27-inch 5K Retina Studio Display
  José Adorno for 9to5Mac:This update comes after Apple acknowledged that the Studio Display had an audio issue, which would be solved through a software update.Apple has now confirmed through its release notes that this update indeed solves these problems.
  The last tim
  
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• Facebook Parent Meta Battles Troll Farms, Hackers - CNET

  04-08-2022 20:00
  
  One Russian troll farm targeted public discussions about the war in Ukraine.
  
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• New 'Joker 2' Teaser Confirms Lady Gaga Will Star Alongside Joaquin Phoenix - CNET

  04-08-2022 19:26
  
  The sequel, officially titled "Folie a Deux," is set to come out five years after the first movie.
  
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• Finally, Somebody Made a Great Show About Lego - CNET

  04-08-2022 19:20
  
  The charming Australian version of Lego Masters improves on the US show in every conceivable way, and it's free on Tubi.
  
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• Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update to Fix Speaker Issue

  04-08-2022 19:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released an updated version of the 15.5 firmware for the Studio Display, with the update coming more than two months after the Studio Display firmware was last updated. The prior version of the 15.5 firmware had a build number of 19F77, while the new version is 19F80.Apple's release notes for the update confirm that it addresses an issue with the Studio Display speakers. Since the launch of the Studio Display, there have been complaints about the speaker quality. Apple last week sent
  
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• Apple Studio Display firmware 15.5 drops amid speaker problem complaints

  04-08-2022 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is rolling out a new firmware update for its Studio Display today. As we’ve reported before, the Studio Display runs firmware based on iOS and is powered by an A13 Bionic chip inside. This combination allows Apple to roll out firmware updates to the Studio Display, and today’s update is referred to as Apple Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5.more…
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• Alex Jones Sandy Hook Defamation Trial: Judge Denies Mistrial Request, Jury Deliberates - CNET

  04-08-2022 19:01
  
  Parents of a 6-year-old child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre are seeking $150 million in damages after Jones for years claimed the shooting was a "hoax."
  
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• Dish Opens Sign-Ups for Its 5G Service Ahead of Fourth-Quarter Launch - CNET

  04-08-2022 18:52
  
  Dish's ambitions to become a true fourth wireless provider are starting to get a little clearer with its Boost Infinite brand.
  
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• Apple Card partner Goldman Sachs discloses probe into U.S. credit card division

  04-08-2022 18:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Goldman Sachs’ U.S. credit card business is being investigated by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the bank disclosed in a regulatory filing on Thursday.Reuters:The investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) includes scrutiny of the bank’s credit card account management practices, refunds and billing error resolution, according to the filing.
  Goldman said it was cooperating with the CFPB.
  The bank has a credit card partnership with Apple Inc, follo
  
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• Leaked 10th-gen iPad renders show off a ‘Pro’ redesign with a home button

  04-08-2022 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  Earlier this week, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that iPadOS 16 will be delayed until October, in part due to the launch of new iPads at a mid-fall event. Based on a report by MySmartPrice, a redesigned 10th-generation iPad could be part of the new lineup.MySmartPrice speculates that a new iPad is coming soon based on its acquisition of CAD renders from a maker of iPad cases. The renders show that the new iPad will have a similar bezel-heavy design as the current 9th generation iPad, but wi
  
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• Coinbase and BlackRock Unveil Crypto Partnership - CNET

  04-08-2022 18:23
  
  The popular exchange will provide access to crypto markets for BlackRock's institutions through Coinbase Prime.
  
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• M1 or M2 MacBook Air: Which is best for you? [Video]

  04-08-2022 18:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The M2 MacBook Air brings a totally refreshed design and new chip to Apple’s entry level laptop. But at an increased price with a slower SSD and possible overheating, is it worth it to choose the M2 Air over the cheaper M1 Air?more…
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• Meta Expanding Instagram Support for NFTs to More Than 100 countries - CNET

  04-08-2022 18:05
  
  Expect to start seeing more NFTs on Instagram.
  
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• Apple could launch a HomePod with screen – here’s what’s expected

  04-08-2022 17:54 via macworld.com
  
  When Apple started to sell the HomePod mini in November 2020 the standard HomePod’s days were numbered, and inevitably the larger device was discontinued in March 2021. However, there may yet be a new HomePod in the future – one equipped with a screen and combining features from other Apple devices.In fact there are rumors that three new HomePods could be on the horizon.
  Read on to find out what’s in store for the HomePod and how Apple is improving its speaker, with rumors ind
  
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• M2 MacBook Air sees first discount in Thursday’s best deals, Anker MagSafe gear, more

  04-08-2022 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Thursday’s best deals are now headlined by the first price cut on Apple’s just-released M2 MacBook Air at $1,135. You’ll also be able to save on Twelve South’s leather BookBook 12.9-inch iPad Pro Cover at $57 and Anker MagSafe Power Banks from $30. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Apple TV+ announces September ‘Friday Night Baseball’ doubleheader schedule

  04-08-2022 17:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the September 2022 “Friday Night Baseball” schedule. Scheduled games continue to be available to watch for free, only on Apple TV+. Game assignments for “Friday Night Baseball” broadcasters will be announced on a weekly basis.
  Fans can tune in to two baseball games on Friday nights during the MLB’s regular season, available only on Apple TV+.
  “Friday Night Baseball” is now also available in Colombia,
  
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• Kohl's Biggest Clearance Event of the Year Is Here, Save Up to 70% on Thousands of Styles - CNET

  04-08-2022 17:43
  
  Plus, members get an extra 20% off today with a promo code.
  
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• This $10 4-Pack of Night Lights Automatically Illuminates Your Path - CNET

  04-08-2022 17:40
  
  Don't trip on your way to a midnight snack -- these nifty plug-ins come on when it's dark so you can always find your way.
  
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• iPhone 14 Rumors: The Most Exciting Gossip We're Heard So Far - CNET

  04-08-2022 17:40
  
  Will Apple raise prices for its new iPhone? And, when will the iPhone 14 be released? Here's what rumors say.
  
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• Review: GRID Studio iPod and iPad Mini Offer Nostalgic Apple Wall Art [Updated]

  04-08-2022 17:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Update: GRID Studio is aware of the mislabelled 30-pin connector, a defect with a limited number of first-batch frames, and has since corrected its design.
  GRID Studio is known for offering wall art showcasing vintage devices that are an important part of Apple's history. Each device is disassembled and the components are artistically displayed in a frame that can be hung on the wall of any Apple fan.
  The fourth-generation iPod Classic and first-generation iPad mini are among the newest addition
  
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• Help Your Houseplants Thrive by Putting Them in the Right Spots - CNET

  04-08-2022 17:05
  
  Here's where you can put your plants will help them stay healthy -- and alive.
  
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