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• Twitter's Legal Battle Against Elon Musk Heats Up - CNET

  05-08-2022 23:55
  
  Musk and Twitter give their sides of the story in new legal filings.
  
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• Apple bets big on John Lasseter and Skydance Media

  05-08-2022 23:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  Five years ago, John Lasseter was ousted from Disney over allegations about his behavior in the workplace. After employees complained about unwanted hugging by Mr. Lasseter, Disney investigated and found that some subordinates occasionally felt him to be a tyrant. He was forced to resign as Disney-Pixar’s animation chief, apologizing for “missteps” that made staff members feel “disrespected or uncomfortable.”
  But, now, Lasseter is now on the verge of professional re
  
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• Samsung One UI 5.0 Beta Goes Live For Some Galaxy S22 Owners - CNET

  05-08-2022 23:23
  
  The beta is starting to roll out in Germany, but only for Galaxy S22 owners at first.
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 393: iPhone 14 always-on details, more App Store ads, iPadOS 16 delayed

  05-08-2022 23:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Zac catch up on Apple’s quarterly earnings results from last week, and bemoan the ongoing expansion of Apple’s ad business. iPadOS 16 will also reportedly be delayed until October for the first time. There are also iOS 16 always-on display leaks and Apple Studio Display woes to discuss.
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• New York Health Officials Urge Vaccination After Polio Was Detected in Wastewater - CNET

  05-08-2022 23:09
  
  Two counties have poliovirus in their wastewater, which means there's a potential for community spread of the vaccine-preventable disease.
  
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• This '90s-Era Quantum Computing Idea Could Lead to a Massive Breakthrough - CNET

  05-08-2022 23:06
  
  A company called Quantinuum proves that decades-old ideas about error correction really do work. That's key for keeping quantum computing calculations humming.
  
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• What's Next for Apple's 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Models

  05-08-2022 22:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is developing new versions of the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, but a refresh is still a ways off, so we don't have a lot of information on what to expect.We do know the machines will get M2 Pro and ‌M2‌ Max chips that will bring notable performance improvements. This guide highlights everything that we know about the upcoming 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, and it will be updated over time as we hear new information.Design
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• 'Nope' Won't Be Streaming Online Anytime Soon, Sorry - CNET

  05-08-2022 22:30
  
  Nope hit theaters -- and only theaters -- last month, and its streaming release date is still unknown. Here are all the clues about when it could be.
  
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• DuckDuckGo Will Block More Microsoft Tracking Scripts - CNET

  05-08-2022 22:21
  
  Privacy advocates rejoice!
  
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• Latest Twitter for Mac update fixes crashing bug that made the app unusable

  05-08-2022 22:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, multiple Twitter users reported that the official Twitter app for Mac was crashing at launch. The reasons were unclear, and there wasn’t much that users could do as a workaround, but luckily the latest Twitter for Mac update fixes the crashing bug.more…
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• Gene Munster: Apple’s health and wellness investments will have a big payoff

  05-08-2022 22:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  U.S. health and wellness accounts for 20% of the GDP. Loup Funds’ Gene Munster expects that over the next two decades, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft will play increasing roles in healthcare and will take sales from the industry’s massive addressable market.
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• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Version Differences, Features and Everything We Know So Far - CNET

  05-08-2022 22:00
  
  A new generation of Pokemon games launches on Nintendo Switch this fall.
  
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• 'Lightyear' Finally Hit Disney Plus. Here's Why It Took 6 Weeks to Get There - CNET

  05-08-2022 22:00
  
  Lightyear was the first Pixar movie in years to reach cinemas. Its journey back to theaters, and now onto Disney Plus, has been a bumpy ride.
  
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• NASA Shares Game Plan for Late August Artemis I Lunar Launch - CNET

  05-08-2022 21:54
  
  Come Aug. 29, here's what could go down.
  
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• Apple stock tops list of new buys by the best mutual funds

  05-08-2022 21:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple (AAPL), after a two-month absence, made a triumphant return to the latest list of new buys by the best mutual funds. Not only did it return, it topped the list, pulling in over $1.7 billion from leading money managers.Matthew Galgani for Investor’s Business Daily:Risk management is key to long-term success in the stock market. And managing risk, especially during volatile times, means staying focused on the core concepts of stock investing.
  First, stay in sync with market trends sinc
  
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• World's Largest Radio Telescope Captures Glowing Aftermath of Stars Colliding - CNET

  05-08-2022 21:31
  
  Scientists have the receipts of two stellar bodies merging and causing a violent explosion in deep space.
  
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• 'Top Gun: Maverick' Still Won't Start Streaming at Home Yet, Sorry - CNET

  05-08-2022 21:30
  
  Top Gun: Maverick has been in theaters well past 45 days, when other films started streaming on Paramount Plus. Not this one.
  
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• HBO Max: The 32 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

  05-08-2022 21:19
  
  These are the shows you need to see on HBO Max.
  
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• Stephen Merchant's Porn Star Name Is Tabby King - CNET

  05-08-2022 21:00
  
  The co-creator behind The Office preps us for the second season of The Outlaws on Prime Video.
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Steep Discounts Hit Apple TV 4K and iPad While Back to School Sales Arrive

  05-08-2022 20:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Although not a particularly busy week for Apple deals, we continued to track ongoing solid sales on a few Apple products, including the Apple TV 4K and 10.2-inch iPad. Additionally, if you're shopping for back to school, don't forget to visit our guide for the best back to school Apple accessory deals.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.Apple TV 4K
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• Big Recall for Beverages: Check Your Protein Shakes, Oat Milk, Cold Brew Coffee - CNET

  05-08-2022 20:47
  
  Oatly and Premier Protein are among the brands listed in the Lyons Magnus recall.
  
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• Major Apple supplier TSMC is China’s trump card against U.S. and Taiwan

  05-08-2022 20:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  If strains between China and Taiwan continue to worsen, the Chinese Communist Party has a trump card: threatening to cut off the island’s exports, which include products from pivotal chipmaker and major Apple supplier TSMC.Gina Chon for Reuters Breakingviews [Opinion]:It’s possible that Americans will start to care about U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan once they find out the production of their new Toyota is risk.
  [TSMC] plays an outsized role in the global ec
  
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• Wonky Mars Crater Sure Looks Like an Ear - CNET

  05-08-2022 20:29
  
  "Once you see it, it's almost impossible to un-see."
  
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• The 'Barbie' Movie Starring Margot Robbie: Everything to Know - CNET

  05-08-2022 20:21
  
  Lace up your skates and let's get into it.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 4 Pops Up in Amazon Listing Ahead of Samsung Unpacked - CNET

  05-08-2022 20:20
  
  The listing offers details on the expected foldable's size and shows off a new S Pen case.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 8 Pro is basically an Apple Watch Series X

  05-08-2022 20:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Here’s a terribly possible idea that definitely won’t happen: Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Series X. Ah yes, Apple’s beloved Roman number 10, back for another round of being called “ecks” as in the letter X. There’s an argument to be made for using Apple Watch Series X for the higher-end Series 8 this year.more…
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• HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot releases its first HomeKit product with the SwitchBot Plug Mini

  05-08-2022 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  For those new to smart home automation, there’s no easier way to get started than with a smart outlet adaptor. When I got my first smart home product back in 2013, a Belkin Wemo for my Christmas tree was the first product I used. Today, smart outlets have remained the best use case for novice uses, but they’ve gotten more reliable and much smaller. I recently tried out the brand-new .more…
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• All of the Live Text Updates in iOS 16

  05-08-2022 19:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Last year in iOS 15, Apple added a feature that is designed to let you highlight and select written and typed text from photos, interacting with it as you would text in any other place in the operating system.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  With iOS 16, likely launching to the public in September, Apple has continued to improve Live Text, and it has some impressive new capabilities, which we've outlined below.Live Text in Videos
  Video support is the biggest new featur
  
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• The Apple Watch Series 8 might not get a redesign after all

  05-08-2022 19:22 via macworld.com
  
  For the past two years, we’ve been hearing reports of a redesigned Apple Watch with flat edges and a thinner design. When it didn’t arrive with the Apple Watch Series 7, we assumed it would show up this year. Now a new rumor claims Apple has scrapped the new design once again.According to ShrimpApplePro (who has an impressive track record), the base model of the Apple Watch Series 8 will look the same as the Series 7 with 41mm and 45mm displays and the same dimensions. They also say
  
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• Apple Arcade FAQ: ‘Amazing Bomberman’ is now available

  05-08-2022 19:18 via macworld.com
  
  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated 08/05/22: Amazing Bomberman 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 service a
  
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• Base Apple Watch Series 8 said to sport same case design as Series 7

  05-08-2022 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  The standard 41mm and 45mm models of the Apple Watch Series 8 will feature the same design as the Apple Watch Series 7, according to Twitter user @ShrimpApplePro, who has a strong track record of accurate Apple product predictions.
  Apple Watch Series 7Design: sadly it’s staying the same as the series 7 with no design improvement.The base now doesn’t have titanium anymore.
  Aluminum: midnight, starlight, product red, silverStainless steel: silver and graphite
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• What to Do if You Get Monkeypox: Isolation, Treatment and More - CNET

  05-08-2022 19:00
  
  These are the steps to take if you've tested positive, been exposed or are developing symptoms.
  
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• Apple TV+: ‘Luck’ is now streaming

  05-08-2022 18:50 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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• Apple’s M2 chip is even faster than we thought–at this everyday task

  05-08-2022 18:42 via macworld.com
  
  We’ve gone over the benefits of the M2 over the M1 processor in our reviews of the new MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro, but there’s one benchmark we didn’t perform that everyone can relate to and demonstrates the M2’s prowess.David Heinemeier Hanson (@dhh on Twitter) recently tweeted his results from Speedometer 2.0, a test that gauges browser speed. He found that the M2 is 33 percent faster than the M1, and it’s also 2.5 times faster than the iMac running a 4.
  
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• Apple pushes a new Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5 to fix audio issues

  05-08-2022 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has released Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5 (19F80), a firmware update for the display that addresses audio problems that have been widely reported by its owners. Initially, Apple recommended power cycling the display to fix the issue—a process that involves shutting down the display, disconnecting anything in its ports, and unplugging the power cord for at least 10 seconds. This update will presumably alleviate the need for such workarounds.While the Studio Display has an elab
  
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• Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac

  05-08-2022 18:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really grown over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it now offers the more affordable Studio Display. And there are also lots of solid choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more. Let’s look at the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays available in the $400-$1,600 range.more…
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• Amazing Bomberman Is a Dose of Nostalgic Gaming on Apple Arcade - CNET

  05-08-2022 18:20
  
  Apple Arcade subscribers can check out this game from Konami today.
  
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• Waze appears to be struggling with performance issues on Android Auto and CarPlay

  05-08-2022 18:19 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google’s other navigation app, Waze, is an incredibly helpful way to stay informed on your route, but lately, the app has been suffering from lag issues on Android Auto and CarPlay for some.more…
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• Updated Apple Maps Design Expanding to Israel, Palestine and Saudi Arabia

  05-08-2022 18:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has been working to expand its updated Apple Maps app to additional countries, and has started testing the revamped design in Israel, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia, according to Maps expert Justin O'Beirne.
  It will be the sixteenth expansion of the updated ‌Apple Maps‌ design since the update first rolled out in September 2018. Apple in 2020 completed its U.S. rollout, and has since expanded to Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Singapore, the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Fra
  
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• Take $80 off Apple’s entry-level iPad with fresh all-time-low pricing

  05-08-2022 18:14 via macworld.com
  
  There may be reports that Apple is planning a major redesign for its entry level iPad, but we still can’t pass up a great deal when we see one: Amazon is selling the 9th generation iPad with 256GB of storage for $399, a savings of $80 off the MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. You can also get the 64GB model for $299 ($30 off) but we recommend spending a little more to get extra storage.Apple’s basic iPad has a 10.2-inch display and an A13 Bionic processor along with App
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 5, 2022 – Apple Studio Display update, more

  05-08-2022 18:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Weekend’s best deals: M2 MacBook Pro $200 off, Magic Keyboard $299, M1 MacBook Air, more

  05-08-2022 17:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are headlined by a rare $200 discount on Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pro. You can also save on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard at $299, as well as on M1 MacBook Air at $850. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• New U.S. buyback tax will force companies to think twice on how to use cash

  05-08-2022 17:48 via macdailynews.com
  
  U.S. Senate Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” about which there’s low confidence that the legislation will have any positive impact on the rate inflation (currently at a 40-plus-year high of 9.1%), according to the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM), also contains a proposed 1% levy on corporations’ share repurchases will force chief financial officers to think twice about how they use their cash.
  In April, Apple’s board of directors au
  
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• Sun's Upcoming Peak of Sunspot and Solar Flare Activity Could Set Records - CNET

  05-08-2022 17:33
  
  The current 11-year solar cycle was supposed to reach a mellow peak of activity in coming years, but NASA now says the prediction may have been way off.
  
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• Apple shares how iPhone can capture ‘Dramatic Summer Light’ in new Today at Apple video

  05-08-2022 17:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new helpful Today at Apple tutorial video has been released today. The latest has Apple Creative Pros Jahmyra and David teaming up with professional photographer Eddy Chen to explore how to capture and edit “Dramatic Summer Light” with your iPhone camera.more…
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• Concept: Apple’s Contacts app needs a new identity on macOS

  05-08-2022 17:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the controversial changes in macOS Ventura is the new System Settings application, which takes the place of the iconic System Preferences app. Another macOS app overdue for a revamp is Contacts, and a new concept from Basic Apple Guy imagines what that might look like…more…
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• Facebook Parent Meta Is Asking You to Help Train Its New AI-Powered Chatbot - CNET

  05-08-2022 17:00
  
  US adults can contribute to the company's AI research by chatting with the bot on a public website.
  
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• Apple TV+ aims for Pixar highs with the launch of its first major animated feature film ‘Luck’

  05-08-2022 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple today premiered Luck, its first feature film released as part of an exclusive deal with Skydance Animation. The multi-year deal will see Skydance produce 3D animated movies and TV shows exclusively for Apple TV+.
  Skydance is headed up by long-time Pixar veteran John Lasseter (who left the company a few years ago following incidents of professional misconduct), and has brought many high-profile Pixar producers along for the ride, as they look to recreate the Pixar formulae independent of D
  
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• 2023 Volkswagen ID 4 Gets Small Styling Changes - CNET

  05-08-2022 17:00
  
  There's a new entry-level version with a smaller battery, too.
  
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• Best Beats Headphone Deals: Save Up to 43% On Popular Headphones and Earbuds - CNET

  05-08-2022 16:54
  
  Beats headphone discounts are frequent and varied. We've rounded up all of the deals you can find on the most popular Beats models right now.
  
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