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• That's Not a UFO in This NASA Mars Rover Image. Here's What It Really Is - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:39
  It's never aliens, but at least there's a good explanation.
  
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• Windows 11 Gets a New VPN Status Indicator - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:36
  Are you sure you're connected to your VPN? Microsoft's latest visual cue aims to help you keep an eye on your status while you browse.
  
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• Apple will pay up to $395 to people in $50 million MacBook butterfly keyboard settlement

  30-11-2022 23:27 via macdailynews.com
  A court has granted preliminary approval to a $50 million settlement concluding the MacBook “butterfly” keyboard class-action lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit alleged that issues with the company’s infamous butterfly keyboard could result in characters typed being repeated unexpectedly or keys not responding in a consistent manner, among other problems. Apple will pay up to $395 to each successful claimant.
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• Belkin launches AirPods Cleaning Kit, claims to remove earwax plus restore acoustic performance

  30-11-2022 23:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Belkin has launched an intriguing AirPods Cleaning Kit this week. Designed for gen 1, 2, or 3 of Apple’s hit earphones, the kit includes a solution that the company says not only removes earwax but also brings “your high-quality audio back.”more…
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• Step Inside Ramses the Great's Ancient Egypt With Dazzling Immersive Tour - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:25
  At the traveling exhibit Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, 21st century technology meets Egypt's 19th Dynasty.
  
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• After '1899,' More People Should Watch the Best Show on Netflix - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:19
  It's from the creators of 1899 and it's much, much better.
  
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• Watching '1899' on Netflix? You Have to Change This One Setting - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:15
  Huge parts of the show won't make sense if you don't.
  
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• Interactive Google Doodle Game Celebrates Video Game Pioneer Jerry Lawson - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:11
  Known as the "father of the video game cartridge," Lawson led the team that would create a system that paved the way for several popular video game consoles.
  
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• Meta Scales Back on New York Office Space Amid Belt-Tightening - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:10
  It reportedly won't renew a lease on some office space in Manhattan's Hudson Yards.
  
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• 'Cocaine Bear' Trailer Just Dropped and It's Ferociously Wild - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:59
  The breakout movie star of 2023 might just be a black bear on coke.
  
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• Elon Musk meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple Park

  30-11-2022 22:51 via macdailynews.com
  Elon Musk said Wednesday he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, just days after the new Twitter owner questioned why Apple’s advertisingbudget on Twitter had been reduced and revealed that Apple had warned Twitter that its app could be pulled from Apple’s App Store. Both incidents occurred after Musk acquired Twitter and vowed to allow free speech on the previously highly and selectively censored platform.
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• Elon Musk Says He Met With Apple CEO Tim Cook Amid Dispute - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:50
  Changes at the Elon Musk-led Twitter are happening fast. Here's a timeline to keep you up to date.
  
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• The Best Cyber Week Deals Still Available for $25 or Less - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:32
  Cyber Monday may have come and gone, but you can still find tons of affordable bargains on everything from wireless earbuds to streaming subscriptions.
  
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• DoorDash to Lay Off 1,250 Employees - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:28
  The food delivery service is the latest tech company to cut staff.
  
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• Extremely Rare White Bald Eagle Captured on Video Looking Majestic - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:24
  The bird was sighted in Oklahoma.
  
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• Tested: Case-Mate’s Fuel Brites USB-C Charger merges 30W GaN tech with translucent designs

  30-11-2022 22:21 via 9to5toys.com
  Earlier in the month, Case-Mate revealed its new USB-C charger lineup that arrive to deliver a unique twist on your typical wall adapter. Sporting four different retro colorways that all sport translucent casings to show off the 30W power tech inside, the new Case-Mate Fuel Brites Charger lineup merges modern function with turn of the century form-factors. I was instantlyand am checking out just how these new chargers stack up down below. more…
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• Microsoft Really Is Selling a Cozy Hoodie for Your Shivering Xbox Controller - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:16
  Gift your favorite controller some swag this holiday season.
  
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• Apple and other stocks surge after U.S. Federal Reserve meeting

  30-11-2022 22:14 via macdailynews.com
  Tech stocks have been a bad bet for most of 2022, but on Wednesday afternoon, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed Wednesday that smaller interest rate increases are likely ahead and could start in December, Facebook parent Meta Platforms was recently up more than 7%. Apple gained nearly 5%. Netflix shares shot up about 9%, on track to be the top gainer in the S 500. And Google parent Alphabet rose 5%. All four stocks are still down on the year.Jeff Cox for CNBC:Echoing recent
  
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• '1899' on Netflix: 10 Questions We Need Answered in Season 2 - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:05
  1899 left us hanging.
  
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• The 4 Best HDMI Cables for 2022 - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:00
  Check out our expert recommendations for the best HDMI cable that won't break the bank.
  
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• 15 Minutes a Day Is All You Need to Get Fit. Here's How - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:55
  Even if you don't have tons of spare time, you can make fitness a part of your life.
  
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• Elon thanks Tim Cook for tour of ‘Apple’s beautiful HQ’ as Twitter Blue on pause to avoid 30% App Store fee

  30-11-2022 21:54 via 9to5mac.com
  Following Elon Musk calling out Apple and Tim Cook over a drop in advertising spend on Twitter, its 30% App Store fee, and more, there’s been a shift. This afternoon, Musk tweeted a thank you to the Apple CEO for a tour of the company’s “beautiful HQ.”more…
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• Twitter Faces EU Ban if Musk Fails to Stick to Its Rules, Report Says - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:49
  Changes at the Elon Musk-led Twitter are happening fast. Here's a timeline to keep you up to date.
  
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• Don’t fret, those leaked M2 Max Geekbench scores are exactly what we expect

  30-11-2022 21:49 via macworld.com
  
  The first leaked CPU benchmark score for the M2 Max processor is out, and it seems… fine. Entirely reasonable, in fact. If you were to look at the performance jump from the M1 to the M2, and apply that same relative to the M1 Max, you’d be in the ballpark.First posted by @VNchocoTaco on Twitter, the alleged Geekbench 5 scores for a “Mac14,6” product (such naming is common with unreleased hardware) are 1,853 for single-core and 13,855 for multi-core. That compares to sco
  
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• Watch Ex-FTX Chief Sam Bankman-Fried Give First Live Interview Since Bankruptcy - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:34
  The ex-CEO, who faces intense criticism and legal scrutiny over his cryptocurrency exchange's collapse, is set to speak at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT Wednesday.
  
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• Yes, Microsoft Really Is Selling a Cozy Hoodie for Your Shivering Xbox Controller - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:24
  Gift your favorite controller some swag this holiday season.
  
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• Apple loses top Interactive Media Group exec of 14 years to Roblox

  30-11-2022 21:24 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s engineering VP that’s been responsible for leading efforts like CarPlay and Group FaceTime is leaving the company. John Stauffer is set to start his new role as VP of engineering at Roblox after more than two decades at Apple and 14 years as an executive.more…
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• How to Open a Money Market Account - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:17
  Money market accounts offer higher interest rates than savings accounts.
  
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• Victims of Apple Store crash file lawsuits claiming negligence

  30-11-2022 20:47 via macdailynews.com
  Two victims injured when a car drove into an Apple Store in Hingham, Massachusetts filed lawsuits this week claiming various development companies failed to protect people by not installing barriers near the store.
  One dead and at least 19 people were injured after car plowed into Apple Store outside Boston at ‘high speed’ on November 21, 2022
  Nicki Brown and Sabrina Souza for CNN:“For just a few dollars, a couple of barriers could’ve easily prevented this entire tragedy,
  
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• Apple releases iOS 16.1.2 with improved crash detection and carrier upgrades

  30-11-2022 20:37 via macworld.com
  
  Ahead of the next major version of iOS 16 expected to arrive next month, Apple has released an unexpected point update to iOS 16.1 that will primarily benefit iPhone 14 users. The release notes for iOS 16.1.2 mention only two improvements: “optimizations” to crash detection (a feature exclusive to iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro) and “improved compatibility with wireless carriers,” which could mean just about anything.There’s a security notice as part of the update as
  
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• [Update: Fixed] YouTube for iPhone and iPad repeatedly crashing

  30-11-2022 20:34 via 9to5google.com
  Over the past hour or so, some YouTube for iPhone and iPad users have reported that the app is repeatedly crashing on open.more…
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• MacBook butterfly keyboard settlement FAQ: How to get your $395 check

  30-11-2022 20:27 via macworld.com
  
  If you owned a MacBook with a busted butterfly keyboard, Apple may soon send you a refund. A judge has approved a $50 million class-action lawsuit settlement for several states that will reimburse MacBook users for repairs going back to 2015. Here’s what you need to know.Which MacBook models does this settlement cover?Every MacBook with a butterfly keyboard is part of the class-action suit, including MacBook (all), MacBook Air (2018-2019), MacBook Pro (13­-inch, 2016-2019), and MacBoo
  
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• MacBook butterfly keyboard settlement FAQ: Find out if you’re getting a refund

  30-11-2022 20:27 via macworld.com
  
  If you owned a MacBook with a busted butterfly keyboard, Apple may soon send you a refund. A judge has approved a $50 million class-action lawsuit settlement for several states that will reimburse MacBook users for repairs going back to 2015. Here’s what you need to know.Which MacBook models does this settlement cover?Every MacBook with a butterfly keyboard is part of the class-action suit, including the MacBook (all), MacBook Air (2018-2019), MacBook Pro (13­-inch, 2016-2019), and Ma
  
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• Apple releases iOS 16.1.2

  30-11-2022 20:20 via macdailynews.com
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  Apple on Wednesday released iOS 16.1.2 which provides important security updates and the following enhancements for your iPhone:
  • Improved compatibility with wireless carriers
  • Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models
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• South Dakota Bans TikTok From Government Devices - CNET

  30-11-2022 20:19
  Gov. Kristi Noem calls the social media app a "growing national security threat."
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2. What's Included in the Update - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:43
  It includes some security updates and more.
  
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• More People Need to Watch This Gripping Murder Mystery on Prime Video - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:38
  Looking for a whodunit done right? Tune in to this story within a story that hooks you from the start.
  
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• Humane will announce its ‘first offerings’ in spring 2023, criticizes smart glasses

  30-11-2022 19:36 via 9to5google.com
  After years of teasing, the secretive startup founded by ex-Apple employees in July released a more explicit preview of what it is building. Humane announced today that its “first offerings will be announced this spring” of 2023.more…
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• NASA Webb Telescope Unveils Soul-Haunting New 'Pillars of Creation' View - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:33
  Combining the work of two different infrared instruments delivers a wild new look at the iconic fingers of gas and dust.
  
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• Ukraine's Rich Culture Awaits in Sweeping Immersive Online Hub From Google - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:19
  "Our culture is not only ours. This is the legacy of the entire civilized world," first lady Olena Zelenska says of the new project from Google Arts & Culture.
  
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• Massive Meteorite Hid Two Minerals Never Before Seen on Earth - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:14
  Please give an official science welcome to elaliite and elkinstantonite.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 16.1.2 with Crash Detection improvements for iPhone 14 users

  30-11-2022 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple on Wednesday released iOS 16.1.2 for all users. The update, which is now available, improves the reliability of the Crash Detection feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro users. According to Apple, it also improves compatibility with wireless carriers.more…
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• Review: Twelve South HoverBar Tower makes iPad convenient to use almost anywhere

  30-11-2022 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Twelve South delivered a hit with its  for iPad and iPhone and the evolution of the series has begun with the HoverBar Tower. I’ve been testing out the new floor stand for iPad that offers the flexibility to put the tablet in the right position for pretty much any use case.more…
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• Skipping Meals Is One of the Worst Things for Your Mental Health. What to Know - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:00
  Skipping meals feels like a harmless thing we all do. But it actually can be detrimental to your mental health.
  
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• Meta Scales Back on New York Office Space Amid Company Restructuring - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:00
  It will return two Hudson Yards offices, according to Bloomberg.
  
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• Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds for 2022 - CNET

  30-11-2022 19:00
  The best noise-canceling earbuds deliver sublime audio and block out unwanted sounds exceptionally well.
  
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• Apple TV+ wins BAFTA Children & Young People Award wins for ‘El Deafo,’ ‘Wolfwalkers,’ ‘Lovely Little Farm,’ and ‘Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth’

  30-11-2022 18:56 via macdailynews.com
  Apple was recognized by the BAFTA Children & Young People Awards with wins for groundbreaking children’s content including the Humanitas Prize-winning “El Deafo” in the Content for Change category; the Academy Award nominee “Wolfwalkers” for Best Feature Film; SAG Award nominee Chris O’Dowd for Best Performer in “Here We Are: Notes For Living on Planet Earth”; and acclaimed children’s series “Lovely Little Farm” for Best Pre-S
  
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• New Alexa Feature Allows Kids to Create Animated Bedtime Stories - CNET

  30-11-2022 18:47
  Echo Show users can tap into the power of AI to tell DIY tales.
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s stock price won’t feel the full impact of China’s COVID production lockdowns

  30-11-2022 18:35 via macdailynews.com
  In China, the city of Zhengzhou – home to the world’s largest iPhone assembly factory – has lifted its quixotic “Zero COVID” lockdown restrictions after five days, but the damage to iPhone production, during the all-important Christmas shopping season, may have already been done. However, one analyst says that Apple’s stock price won’t feel the full impact of the supply woes these lockdowns cause.
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• YouTube Music rolls out 2022 Recap with personalized stories [U: More stats in email]

  30-11-2022 18:15 via 9to5google.com
  Following the first annual summary last year and subsequent seasonal ones, YouTube Music is starting to roll out the 2022 Recap today.more…
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