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• James Cameron Justifies Jack's 'Titanic' Death With Science - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:31
  The director's upcoming documentary will explain why Jack had to die.
  
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• iPhone: How to check what apps are using precise location tracking and how to turn it off

  20-12-2022 23:12 via 9to5mac.com
  Many iOS apps ask for precise location tracking permission by default the first time you open them. And it can be easy to forget how many or which apps you’ve given permission to. Here’s how to turn off precise iPhone location tracking.more…
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• Google Pixel 8 to Take Better HDR Photos, Report Says - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:07
  The Pixel 8's camera will reportedly use staggered HDR technology, an improved technique for shooting scenes with bright and dark areas.
  
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• 'Willow' Release Schedule: When Does Episode 5 Come to Disney Plus? - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:00
  Everything to know about the release dates and times for Lucasfilm's '80s-style fantasy series, which rolls out on Disney Plus until January.
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra Deals: Save $50 at Amazon and Best Buy Ahead of Christmas - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:00
  Apple's most durable smartwatch is discounted for the holidays.
  
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• 55 Best Star Wars Gifts for 2022: Top Picks From the Biggest Nerds in the Galaxy - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:53
  Star Wars merch is everywhere, but finding the right gift to give can be a challenge. We're here to help.
  
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• This Skinless Original E.T. Animatronic Model Will Haunt Me Forever - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:50
  The model just sold at auction for $2.56 million, but can we please talk about how freaky it looks?
  
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• AirPods Pro 2: The perfect replacement for AirPods Max that I didn’t know I needed

  20-12-2022 22:31 via 9to5mac.com
  I once wrote that I’m not a fan of in-ear headphones. I’ve always preferred the “universal fit” design of regular AirPods. But while I had a great time using my AirPods 3, I still had to carry my AirPods Max with me in some situations – especially when I was going on a plane trip. Turns out, AirPods Pro 2 are the perfect replacement for the AirPods Max that I didn’t know I needed. And here’s why.more…
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• Apple’s ‘Find My’ app tracks down AirPods Pro allegedly stolen by Quebec hotel employee

  20-12-2022 22:25 via macdailynews.com
  A Toronto woman says she used Apple’s Find My app on her iPhone so that Quebec police could track down her Apple AirPods after an employee at the hotel she stayed at allegedly stole them during her stay.
  The vast and secure Find My network helps users locate and keep track of even more important items in their lives using the Find My app.
  Joe Lofaro for CTV:Sahar Mohammadzadeh stayed at the Impéria Hôtel & Suites in Boucherville, a suburb on Montreal’s South Shore, d
  
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• How to use Dark Sky’s features in Apple’s Weather app

  20-12-2022 22:11 via macdailynews.com
  Dark Sky’s features have been integrated into Apple Weather. Apple Weather offers hyperlocal forecasts for your current location, including next-hour precipitation, hourly forecasts for the next 10 days, high-resolution radar, and notifications.
  Apple’s Weather app
  Apple Weather is available on devices running iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS 13 Ventura. If you’re new to Apple Weather, here are some tips to get started.
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• NASA Telescopes Identify Two Alien Worlds Composed Mostly of Water - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:10
  With these devices, scientists might have found another exoplanet in its star's habitable zone too.
  
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• NASA Telescopes Identify 2 Alien Worlds Composed Mostly of Water - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:10
  With these devices, scientists might have found another exoplanet in its star's habitable zone, too.
  
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• NASA's DART Might've Ejected Over 2 Million Pounds of Rock Into Space - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:08
  Early results from NASA's ambitious planetary defense mission offer incredible insight into the impact's space-borne wreckage.
  
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• Scientists Spot 2 Potentially Habitable Exo-Earths Not Far Away - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:55
  There are a lot of unknowns about these planets, but they're hanging out in a habitable zone.
  
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• Gmail Client-Side Encryption Arrives in Beta Form for Businesses - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:54
  The beta is currently available only for some Google Workspace customers.
  
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• Apple's Rumored iPhone 15 Is One of Many Exciting Phones Coming in 2023 - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:42
  The OnePlus 11 5G is coming in February, and we're expecting new Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones too.
  
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• Major League Soccer announces 2023 schedule; season starts February 1st on Apple TV+

  20-12-2022 21:24 via macdailynews.com
  Major League Soccer today announced the complete 2023 MLS regular-season schedule, highlighted by the inaugural campaign of the league’s 29th club, St. Louis CITY SC.The 2023 season will also see the debut of MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup — all in one place and with no blackouts. With MLS Season Pass, fans can enjoy every MLS m
  
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• 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' Review: Fast-Paced Prequel Is Really Just About Bickering Elves - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:00
  But this Easter egg-packed origin series has one good episode.
  
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• Sony Headphone Deals: Prices Start as Low as $10 - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:00
  Get some great deals on Sony headphones today.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, SE (2022) do not piggyback off your iPhone’s GPS

  20-12-2022 20:58 via macdailynews.com
  Until Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), every Apple Watch would piggyback off your iPhone’s GPS if your iPhone was within range.
  Apple Watch Ultra, the most rugged and capable Apple Watch ever.
  DC RAINMAKER:For people that wanted to preserve their phone’s battery life, this [iPhone piggybacking] was annoying. Further, in cases where your phone might have been deep in a backpack or other non-ideal spot/pocket on your body, it reduced GPS acc
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 20, 2022 – Dark Sky shutdown, Apple’s vision for Mac keyboards

  20-12-2022 20:55 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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• Lenovo Debuts Latest ThinkPad X1, IdeaPad 5 Laptops, Tab M9 Tablet Ahead of CES 2023 - CNET

  20-12-2022 20:34
  There's also a lamp that may make you more productive.
  
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• Apple reveals MLS Season Pass schedule following exclusive streaming rights deal

  20-12-2022 20:21 via 9to5mac.com
  After confirming a deal with Major League Soccer earlier this month, Apple announced in November the pricing and availability details of MLS Season Pass streaming on the Apple TV app. However, the schedule was still unclear – until now. The company on Tuesday revealed the full schedule of the 2023 MLS Season Pass for those watching on the Apple TV app.more…
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• PSA: Dark Sky users will need to start using Apple’s Weather app next month

  20-12-2022 20:13 via macworld.com
  
  Dark Sky, a popular weather app for the iPhone, is coming to an end. December 31 is the last day the app will provide its service. If you’re a Dark Sky devotee, however, the spirit (a.k.a the literal tech behind the app) lives on in Apple’s Weather app.Apple bought Dark Sky over two years ago and has implemented much of the acquired tech into the Weather app. You can find information such as 10-day forecasts, to-the-minute precipitation forecasts, lightning forecasts, severe weather
  
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• Cities Inside Asteroids? Scientists Say They Could Actually Work - CNET

  20-12-2022 20:10
  This plan "on the edge of science and science fiction" involves an asteroid, an expandable mesh bag and lots of audacity.
  
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• How Apple can solve its Mac Pro processor problem

  20-12-2022 20:07 via macworld.com
  
  If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the launch of the Apple silicon Mac Pro and dreaming of the fastest Mac ever, you might be in for a disappointment. A report this past weekend from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that Apple is having major problems producing the so-called M2 Extreme chip that was supposed to power the new machine.As a result, Gurman says, the top-of-the-line Mac Pro will likely have a slightly faster M2 Ultra chip with 24 CPU cores and 76 GPU cores. Granted, that&rsqu
  
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• Apple Music needs these long-overdue features in 2023

  20-12-2022 20:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Music has gotten dramatically better since its initial release in 2015, but there’s still more that needs to be done. In 2023, there are two long overdue features that I hope Apple adds to Apple Music…both of which are already offered by Spotify. more…
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• First Planet Spotted By NASA's Kepler Telescope Is Doomed to Crash Into a Star - CNET

  20-12-2022 20:00
  It took years to confirm the existence of Kepler-1658b. Now its days are numbered.
  
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• Apple Self Service Repair program extends support to Mac desktops and Studio Display

  20-12-2022 19:58 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s Self Service Repair program has been extended to support Mac desktops and the new Apple Studio Display. The program now covers iPhone, Mac notebooks, Mac desktops, and the Apple Studio Display.Self Service Repair is intended for individuals with the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices. If you are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices, Self Service Repair provides you with access to genuine Apple parts, tools, and repair manuals to perfo
  
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• Best Tablet Deals: Save $99 on Latest iPad Air, $350 on Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and More - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:48
  We're keeping tabs on all the best tablet deals this holiday season.
  
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• NASA Building 'First Sample Depot on Another World,' on Mars - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:44
  NASA has chosen a spot called Three Forks to drop off some of the Perseverance rover's rock collection.
  
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• Apple Extends Self Service Repair for Mac Desktops - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:43
  Fix your 2022 Mac Studio and more with genuine Apple parts and tools.
  
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• NASA's Insight Mars Lander Is Dying. This May Be Its Last Image - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:32
  Break out the tissues. InSight's Mars mission is almost at an end.
  
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• 'Oppenheimer' Trailer Reveals Cillian Murphy as 'Father of the Atomic Bomb' - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:27
  Christopher Nolan's biopic also stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr. and Florence Pugh.
  
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• SNL Absolutely Nails Impression of 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:22
  Even Coolidge is impressed.
  
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• Why 'Santa Should Phase Out Coal' for Naughty Kids This Christmas - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:12
  One pediatrician has a plea.
  
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• How to adjust Siri’s speaking volume on your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and HomePod

  20-12-2022 19:07 via macdailynews.com
  If Siri is speaking too loudly or softly on your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, or HomePod, you can adjust Siri’s speaking volume easily.Change Siri’s volume on your iPhone:
  You can ask Siri to change your volume settings. Just say “Hey Siri, speak louder” or “Hey Siri, speak quieter.” If you want to change the volume when Siri is speaking or when you’re using headphones, press the Volume buttons on the side of your iPhone.
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• Apple’s self-service repair program now available for Studio Display and M1 Mac desktops

  20-12-2022 18:51 via 9to5mac.com
  Following an expansion to Europe earlier this month, Apple has made another improvement to its self-service repair program. As reported by Six Colors, Apple’s self-service repair program now supports Mac desktops as well as the Studio Display, but only in the United States. more…
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• Female-Led 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Isn't Dead, Producer Says - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:50
  Producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells The Hollywood Reporter the Margot Robbie-led 'Pirates' movie is still on.
  
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• Microsoft exposes nasty ‘Achilles’ bug that leaves your Mac defenseless to attack

  20-12-2022 18:45 via macworld.com
  
  If you haven’t updated your Mac to the newest version of Ventura, Monterey, or Big Sur, you should rush to do that. A nasty new bug that was patched in last week’s updates could be used by an attacker to bypass Apple’s strict security protections and install malware on your Mac.Discovered by Microsoft, the company posted in its Security blog about the vulnerability dubbed Achilles. Essentially, Achilles uses a file format within macOS called AppleDouble that includes Access Co
  
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• New 'Mission: Impossible' Video Captures Tom Cruise Attempting a Death-Defying Stunt - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:36
  "The only things you have to avoid in a stunt like this is serious injuries or death," a coach for the stunt tells the camera.
  
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• Apple said to release Apple TV app for Android soon

  20-12-2022 18:34 via macdailynews.com
  According to Twitter user / Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro, who most recently accurately leaked the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island feature, Apple is preparing to release its Apple TV app for Android soon.
  Apple TV app
  This makes sense as its Apple’s intention to make the Apple TV app available everywhere — on your favorite Apple devices, streaming platforms, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and even pretend iPhones and iPads runnng Android.
  ShrimpApplePro via Twitter:Apple TV app is co
  
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• 'Star Wars: Convergence' Author Put Twist on Han Solo for New Antihero - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:22
  Zoraida Córdova talks about creating conflicted characters for a new era of the High Republic, including a fresh spin on a Jedi Knight and the traditional bad boy.
  
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• These were the 10 biggest internet outages of 2022 (with one surprising omission)

  20-12-2022 18:09 via 9to5mac.com
  Downdetector makes it easy to report and track when internet services are broken. To wrap up the year, the website has shared its list of the 10 biggest internet outages of 2022. Have a guess which service took the top spot? Here’s the full list…more…
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• Philips Hue rolling out ‘Natural Light’ scene to some that changes color temperature through the day

  20-12-2022 18:07 via 9to5google.com
  After showing up earlier this year in a false start, the Philips Hue app seems to now be rolling out its “Natural Light” scene to more users with the ability to change the color temperature of lights in your home throughout the day.more…
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• Philips Hue Isn't Cheap, but It's the Best -- Here Are Our Top Picks of 2022 - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:00
  Philips Hue offers a large catalog of fixtures and accessories, and they're the most dependable smart lights on the market.
  
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• Deals: Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID $137, Sony XM5 Headphones $50 off, more

  20-12-2022 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  All of Tuesday’s best deals are now going live and marking down some notable Apple releases ahead of Christmas. Our top pick has the recently refreshed Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for $137 to go alongside LG’s just-released DualUp 16:18 Monitor at $597. Hit the jump for all of the best Apple Christmas deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Amazon Promises to Play Fair With Third-Party Sellers - CNET

  20-12-2022 17:45
  The e-commerce giant won't pay a fine for its settlement in an EU antitrust case, but pledges to change some business practices.
  
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• Foxconn to begin assembling MacBooks in Vietnam within months

  20-12-2022 17:03 via macdailynews.com
  Apple plans to move some MacBook assembly out of China to Vietnam for the first time next year as the Cupertino Colossus continues its efforts to diversify away from China amid the CCP’s failed “Zero COVID” lockdown insanity and escalating tech tensions between the U.S. and China.
  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
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• Everything You Need to Remember About 'Avatar' Before Seeing 'Way of Water' - CNET

  20-12-2022 17:02
  Jog your memory of the original 2009 film before you see the sequel.
  
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