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• Disney World Reopening Blizzard Beach, Now With 'Frozen' Theming - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:53
  Blizzard Beach will be back in business Nov. 13.
  
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• 'House of the Dragon' Season Finale Recap: The Dragons Begin Their Deadly Dance - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:51
  House of the Dragon's season finale saw Rhaenyra and Daemon learn of the death of King Viserys. Rhaenyra doesn't want a war but has to prepare for one.
  
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• iOS 16.1 Update Includes Dynamic Island Upgrades, Shared Photo Library - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:27
  Here's what's new in iOS 16's first major update.
  
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• These third-party iPhone apps offer Live Activities and Dynamic Island support

  25-10-2022 23:18 via macdailynews.com
  The iOS 16.1 update that Apple released on Monday introduces support for Live Activities on the iPhone’s Lock Screen that allow users to receive information in real time. Live Activities are visible primarily on the Lock Screen, but for those with an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max, they also appear in the Dynamic Island.
  Apple’s morphing ‘Dynamic Island’ featured on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
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• Amazon driver killed in suspected dog attack while delivering package - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:10
  A Missouri sheriff told reporters the driver had a great deal of trauma to his body consistent with dog bites.
  
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• FAA Reportedly Wants Smaller Telecoms To Stop Using 5G Around Airports, Too - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:08
  Verizon and AT&T have voluntarily limited some 5G near airports, and the FAA may want smaller telecoms to join them.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 25, 2022 –  Apple’s ‘Freeform’ app, more

  25-10-2022 23:08 via 9to5mac.com
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• iOS 16.2 lets users report to Apple when Emergency SOS is unintentionally triggered

  25-10-2022 23:03 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple on Tuesday released the first iOS 16.2 beta to developers, and it comes with some new features – especially for iPad users. And when it comes to the iPhone, Apple has added an intriguing new option that lets users report to the company when Emergency SOS is unintentionally triggered.more…
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• Google Parent Alphabet's Profits Fall Short as Tech Industry Scales Back - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:56
  Alphabet will focus on profitable areas after its financial results miss analyst expectations.
  
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• Google Parent Alphabet's Profits Fall Short as Tech Industry Continues to Scale Back - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:56
  Alphabet will focus on profitable areas after financial results miss analyst expectations.
  
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• James Gunn Is Taking Charge of DC Movies - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:49
  Along with Producer Peter Safran, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad director is officially DC's answer to Marvel's Kevin Feige.
  
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• A Realtor Reacts to Real Estate Listings in the Metaverse - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:24
  We ask real estate agent Herman Chan what he thinks of property for sale in the metaverse. Here are his thoughts on these other worlds.
  
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• Spotify Predicts It Will Eclipse 200 Million Paid Members Before End of Year - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:23
  It has more than twice that many total listeners already, including people who listen free with ads.
  
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• Spotify audiobooks app update rejected by Apple three times over in-app purchase rules

  25-10-2022 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  As described in a new update to its Time to Play Fair website, Spotify has faced the ire of App Review over its attempt to launch an audiobooks store inside the Spotify app on iPhone. The app was rejected three times by App Review due to violations of Apple’s In-App Purchase rules, before finally being approved on Tuesday. The eventually-approved app experience entails a nine step process, far more complicated than Spotify ideally wanted to offer, to comply with App Store rules.
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• Wearables compared: Apple Watch Ultra vs. Garmin Fenix 7 (and Epix/Enduro 2)

  25-10-2022 21:55 via connectthewatts.com
  The new  features significant upgrades, including a larger screen, improved GPS tracking, an action button, and improved battery life.But how does the Apple Watch Ultra hold up as a premium sports watch vs. the Garmin Fenix 7, Epix, and Enduro 2? Here is everything you need to know!more…
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• Apple releases first macOS Ventura 13.1 beta with new Freeform app

  25-10-2022 21:38 via macworld.com
  
  Just a day after launching macOS Ventura to all users, Apple has seeded the first developer beta of macOS Ventura 13.1. We expect the public beta to follow within a day or two. MacOS Ventura brought several new features to the Mac, including Stage Manager, Continuity Camera, and iCloud Shared Photo Library. Apple is expected to release several updates over the next year until macOS 14 arrives. For example, macOS Monterey is on version 12.6.1.What’s new in macOS Ventura 13.1?Here’s w
  
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• MUJJO intros new leather MagSafe wallets with hidden spring mechanisms and silicone grip

  25-10-2022 21:25 via 9to5toys.com
  MUJJO has now unleashed its new leather MagSafe wallets. The brand revealed its 2022 collection of iPhone 14 cases shortly after the new handsets were unveiled and have since become one of the more popular options in the price range among 9to5 readers. The new MUJJO leather MagSafe wallets are now available for purchase, matching the latest iPhone 14 case collection perfectly with your choice of three colorways, but are also compatible with 12 and 13 series magnet-equipped handsets as well. Hea
  
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• watchOS 9.1 delivers shocking Apple Watch Ultra battery life increase with new feature

  25-10-2022 21:08 via macdailynews.com
  Apple on Monday released watchOS 9.1 which delivers shocking Apple Watch battery life increase with a new Low Power Mode feature for Apple Watch Ultra. Low Power Mode reduces the amount of power that any Apple Watch uses so that you can save battery life. Apple Watch Ultra also gets a secondary lower-power workout mode that reduces the GPS readings to once every 2 minutes, and heart rate readings to once every 1 minute. In that mode, the unit can achieve up to 60 hours of battery life.
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• 'Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' Trailer Drops In on Kevin Bacon - CNET

  25-10-2022 21:08
  Marvel and James Gunn celebrate the holidays on Disney Plus with the Footloose star.
  
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• iOS/iPadOS 16.2 beta brings the first look at Apple’s all-new Freeform app

  25-10-2022 21:01 via macworld.com
  
  With the full release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 in the rearview mirror, Apple has moved on to testing the next release. With iOS and iPadOS 16.2, we can expect the new Freeform app along with continual improvements to Stage Manger on the iPad (like the return of external display support), along with other minor tweaks and fixes. We’re still waiting on SharePlay gaming support and the Satellite Emergency SOS feature on the latest iPhones, too.What’s new in iOS 16.2?Here’s wha
  
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• Do You Talk to Your Cat Like a Baby? (Pssst. It Knows You Do) - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:58
  A new study finds kitties know when their human buddies are talking to them.
  
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• Are Apple’s Screen Time reports useful?

  25-10-2022 20:39 via macdailynews.com
  With Screen Time, you can access real-time reports showing how much time you spend on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iPod touch. You can also set limits for what you want to manage. Screen Time lets you know how much time you and your kids spend on apps, websites, and more. This way, you can make more informed decisions about how you use your devices, and set limits if you’d like to.
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• Apple now shows you App Store Search Ads, even when you’re not searching for apps

  25-10-2022 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  If you prefer your app recommendations to be served by the highest bidder, then you’re in luck. Apple has enabled Search Ads to appear on the front page and related app pages on the App Store.more…
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• 2023 Ford Escape Debuts Updated Look, New ST-Line Spec - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:35
  The revised Escape also features the latest generation of Sync 4 tech with a whopping 13.2-inch screen.
  
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• NASA Spacecraft Snaps Haunting View of Earth From 380,000 Miles Away - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:19
  Looking kind of lonely there, Earth.
  
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• Apple Just Quietly Raised Prices for Apple Music and Apple TV Plus - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:04
  Apple pointed to music licensing costs and Apple TV Plus' larger library for the price hikes, but they'll hit as inflation is already straining wallets.
  
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• Adidas, Gap Sever Ties With Kanye West Due to Antisemitic Comments - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:03
  Fashion house Balenciaga​ and talent agency CAA reportedly end their relationships with the musician as well.
  
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• iPadOS 16.2 beta adds Freeform collaboration app, Stage Manager external display support

  25-10-2022 19:56 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple released the first beta of iPadOS 16.2 to developers today and the update includes a couple of notable additions. The Freeform collaboration app first announced at WWDC in June is now included in iPadOS 16.2. Meanwhile, Stage Manager is also once again supported with external displays. more…
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• NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Rare View of Galaxies Merging - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:44
  The next-gen instrument spots a rather extreme cosmic scene.
  
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• Apple releases first betas of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, and watchOS 9.2

  25-10-2022 19:43 via 9to5mac.com
  Just one day after the release of iOS 16.1, Apple is restarting the beta testing process yet again. The company has now released the first betas of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 to developers, as well as macOS Ventura 13.1 and watchOS 9.2. more…
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• ISS Dodges Russian Space Junk With Debris Avoidance Maneuver - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:34
  A chunk of satellite debris forced the International Space Station to move to safety.
  
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• Google Hit With Another Fine Over Its Dominance - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:29
  India slaps Google with a new fine, this time for $113 million over payment restrictions on the Play Store.
  
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• 'Andor' Episode 7 Explained: Empire Heaps on Brutality in Star Wars Heist's Aftermath - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:25
  Recap: The rebels kicked the hornet's nest, ensuring that no anti-Imperial activity -- or activity in general -- goes unpunished in the Disney Plus series.
  
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• 'Great British Baking Show': This Guy Rescues Even the Most Disastrous Bakes - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:59
  Illustrator Tom Hovey's drawings are the show's delicious secret ingredient. But don't expect to see him in the tent much.
  
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• You Can Now Use Venmo for Your Amazon Purchases - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:53
  Some customers can use Venmo for Amazon purchases as of Tuesday, but a wider US rollout is expected by Black Friday.
  
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• Crafty College Students Design Wild Helmets to Thwart Exam Cheating - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:47
  A professor in the Philippines asks young engineers to come up with hats that prevent peers from copying test answers, and they deliver some brilliant creations.
  
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• Apple’s iMessage down for thousands of users

  25-10-2022 18:46 via macdailynews.com
  According to outage tracking website Downdetector.com, Apple’s iMessage service was down for thousands of users on Tuesday.
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  Reuters:More than 11,000 users reported issues with sending messages on the app. Earlier today, Meta Platforms Inc’s (META.O) WhatsApp faced a global outage, which was later resolved.
  Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including user-submitted errors on its platform.MacDailyNews Note: Accordin
  
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• Doctor is ‘not a crazy Apple person’ and recommends lifesaving Apple Watch to every patient

  25-10-2022 18:38 via 9to5mac.com
  The Apple Watch is being credited with saving the life of a doctor who fell from the side of his house while power washing. Recounting his story to NBC Chicago, Dr. Thomas Ficho not only credits the Apple Watch Series 5 with saving his life, but he also explains why he tells all of his patients they need to wear an Apple Watch…more…
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• Is iMessage not working? Here’s how to fix it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

  25-10-2022 18:11 via macworld.com
  
  Are you having problems sending or receiving text messages using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Have your usually blue speech bubbles turned green? Are messages not showing up in the right order? Is iMessage telling you that your text hasn’t been delivered? Are you wondering why iMessage is not working?In this article, we look at the causes of iMessage failure and offer straightforward troubleshooting tips to help you fix the messages app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Find out how to tell if
  
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• Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor is as reliable as ‘medical-grade device’ – study

  25-10-2022 18:05 via macdailynews.com
  As highlighted by MyHealthyApple on Twitter, a new study shows Apple Watch Series 6 can reliably detect states of reduced blood oxygen saturation with SpO2 below 90% when compared to a medical-grade pulse oximeter.
  Apple Watch Series 6 and later models feature a Blood Oxygen sensor and app to conveniently measure the oxygen saturation of blood so users can better understand their overall fitness and wellness.
  National Library of Medicine:Commercial smartwatch with pulse oximeter detects short-ti
  
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• Apple resolves outage affecting iMessage and FaceTime [U]

  25-10-2022 18:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Update: This outage appears to have been a brief one. iMessage is coming back online for most users. Apple hasn’t yet commented on what happened. Original story below. Apple’s System Status dashboard now acknowledges the outage and says it has been resolved.
  Apple’s iMessage is experiencing an outage this afternoon, according to a number of affected users. The outage appears to have started shortly after 12pm ET and is affecting users across the United States. Apple has yet to
  
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• 'Andor' Release Schedule: When Will Episode 8 Come to Disney Plus? - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:02
  The intense Star Wars show is hitting Disney Plus weekly. Let's run through the release dates and times for its five remaining episodes.
  
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• Signs You Should Start Shopping For a Hearing Aid - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:00
  It's a lot easier to get a hearing aid these days, now that they're available over-the-counter. Some people will benefit from ordering one today, but others should still see a doctor first.
  
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• 'Doctor Who' Is Now a Disney Plus Exclusive in the US For David Tennant's Return - CNET

  25-10-2022 17:54
  The iconic sci-fi show has a new home for US and global viewers as it heads for its 60th birthday special episodes.
  
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• Early Black Friday Deal Knocks Over $200 Off Our Favorite Chromebook - CNET

  25-10-2022 17:51
  We named the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 the overall best Chromebook for 2022, and right now you can pick it up for just $499.
  
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• Deals: Anker iPhone 14 accessory sale from $11, Samsung M8 Smart AirPlay 2 Monitor, more

  25-10-2022 17:47 via 9to5mac.com
  All of today’s best deals are now live and a collection of must-have Anker accessories for iPhone 14 lead the way from $11. Then go score the second-best discount on Samsung’s M8 Smart AirPlay 2 Monitor, as well as the very first markdown on the just-released Bose QuietComfort ANC Earbuds II. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Adidas Severs Ties With Kanye West Due to Antisemitic Comments - CNET

  25-10-2022 17:44
  Fashion house Balenciaga​ and talent agency CAA reportedly end their relationships with the musician as well.
  
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• 5 Expert-Approved Workouts That Will Make Your Heart Stronger - CNET

  25-10-2022 17:40
  Don't forget to include these expert-approved exercises into your regimen.
  
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• Apple updates iWork apps for iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura with new collaboration features

  25-10-2022 17:39 via 9to5mac.com
  A day after rolling out significant updates to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users everywhere, Apple is now turning its attention to its iWork suite of apps. The company is out with extensive updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote today with new features for collaboration, optimizations for iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, and more. more…
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• Grab the Apple TV 4K for $85 off in this crazy clearance sale

  25-10-2022 17:36 via macworld.com
  
  Apple released a new Apple TV 4K this week, but it’s not all that different than the old model. And right now, Amazon is selling that old model for a crazy low price: You can get the Apple TV 4K for a penny less than $100 (32GB) and $114 (64GB), a savings of $79 and $85, respectively, and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.Apple updated the Apple TV 4K this week with a new A15 chip, HDR10+ support, and a slightly thinner design. Bxut otherwise, it’s the same as the old model, wh
  
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