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• Advanced Data Protection has created a problem for HomePods, here’s how to fix it

  19-01-2023 23:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In December, Apple launched a big expansion of its end-to-end encryption for iCloud in the US with the feature rolling out worldwide with iOS 16.3 RC (set for public release next week). As it turns out, Apple has shared there’s a HomePod bug where they can’t be set up or updated if Advanced Data Protection has been enabled and the smart speaker isn’t running at least HomePod software 16.2. Fortunately, there are two ways to fix it, here’s how.more…
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• See a Mind-Blowing Portrait of Over 3 Billion Stars in Our Galaxy - CNET

  19-01-2023 23:08
  
  Behold a "gargantuan astronomical data tapestry" of our glorious home galaxy.
  
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• T-Mobile admits to another security breach impacting 37 million accounts

  19-01-2023 23:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  T-Mobile is informing customers of a data breach that saw a “bad actor” obtain “limited types of information” from user accounts. T-Mobile says that it shut down this bad actor’s access to the data within 24 hours, and that system fallbacks in place “prevented the most sensitive types of customer information from being accessed.” more…
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• Apple’s indomitable Mac keeps gaining market share at the expense of x86-based vendors

  19-01-2023 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s indomitable Mac keeps gaining market share at the expense of x86-based vendors as global PC shipments left Q4 2022 with a record-high YoY decline of 27.8% to reach 65.2 million units, according to Counterpoint Research’s data. Although inventory levels of several OEMs and ODMs likely peaked in Q3 2022, the year-end season failed to accelerate the PC shipment momentum in Q4. At 286 million units, the total PC shipments for 2022 also reflect a muted global PC demand with four c
  
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• Best Speakers for 2023 - CNET

  19-01-2023 22:56
  
  Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, a soundbar or loudspeakers for your home theater, these are the best products for the money.
  
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• The Best Horror Movies on Prime Video to Watch Right Now - CNET

  19-01-2023 22:53
  
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• Netflix Founder Reed Hastings Steps Down as CEO - CNET

  19-01-2023 22:50
  
  Netflix revealed Hastings' move, which will keep him at the company as executive chairman, as it reported better-than-expected member growth.
  
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• 'Outlander' to End With Season 8, Followed by Prequel Series 'Blood of My Blood' - CNET

  19-01-2023 22:47
  
  Starz has confirmed more romance and rebellion in the Scottish highlands.
  
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• Norton LifeLock Accounts Targeted: What to Know and How to Protect Your Passwords - CNET

  19-01-2023 22:46
  
  Thousands of people who use Norton password manager may have had their data compromised in the credential-stuffing attack.
  
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• T-Mobile Suffers Another Data Breach, Affecting 37 Million Accounts - CNET

  19-01-2023 22:44
  
  The carrier says a "bad actor" has accessed data from "approximately 37 million current postpaid and prepaid customer accounts."
  
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• Twitterrific for Mac suspended from Twitter API, like its iPhone and iPad apps following unexplained ban

  19-01-2023 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter has been blocking popular third-party clients from accessing the social network since last week. This has caused apps like Tweetbot, Fenix and many others to stop working out of the blue. Unfortunately, it seems that Twitter prefers to keep banning third-party apps from its platform for no reason, as now the popular Twitterrific for Mac has also been suspended from Twitter’s official API.
  Update: Twitter has just confirmed that it will no longer allow developers to use the Twitter
  
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• Computer History Museum Releases Apple Lisa Source Code on 40th Launch Anniversary

  19-01-2023 22:26 via macrumors.com
  
  The Computer History Museum located in Mountain View, California, today released the Apple Lisa source code, including its system and applications software. Today happens to be the 40th anniversary of the original January 19, 1983 release of the Apple Lisa.
  Aimed at business users, the Apple Lisa was priced at close to $10,000 when it was introduced, and the high price tag combined with software issues and problems with floppy disks caused it to be something of a commercial failure. Though it wa
  
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• YouTube TV live channel guide is currently broken for many on Apple TV

  19-01-2023 22:20 via 9to5google.com
  
  If you’re having trouble with YouTube TV on your Apple TV this week, you’re not alone. A recent update has broken the live channel guide.more…
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• Apple is looking for a high-IQ, low-key Apple TV+ ad sales chief

  19-01-2023 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is getting ready to unleash an ad presence in sports and streaming.
 as the company builds out a big ad push across its exclusive products, which include Major League Soccer (MLS). The company is searching for a high-IQ, low-key sales chief under VP of ads Todd Teresi.
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  Apple and Major League Soccer will present all MLS matches around the world for 10 years, beginning in February 2023
  Laura Molen, Brian Lesser, and Helen Lin for Business Insider:Teresi and his boss,
  
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• Inside NASA's Plan to One-Up the James Webb Space Telescope - CNET

  19-01-2023 21:56
  
  The mission of the Habitable Worlds Observatory is basically to locate aliens.
  
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• Scientists Find Rare 17-Pound Meteorite, an Unusually Heavy Space Rock - CNET

  19-01-2023 21:46
  
  Researchers call the discovery in Antarctica "rare and really exciting."
  
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• Zagg takes on Apple with more affordable Gear4 Highland Apple Watch Ultra band

  19-01-2023 21:44 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Zagg today, by way of Gear4, is launching a new Apple Watch band that takes on the Ultra series stylings for less. The new Highland strap arrives with a familiar design to one of Apple’s own in-house offerings, just without the usual premium price tag attached and all of the expected rugged build. more…
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• Social Security Numbers Stolen in PayPal Cyberattack - CNET

  19-01-2023 21:39
  
  About 35,000 users were affected by the credential-stuffing attack, the company says.
  
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• Social Security Numbers Stolen In PayPal Cyber Attack - CNET

  19-01-2023 21:39
  
  About 35,000 users were affected by the credential-stuffing attack, the company says.
  
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• Philips Hue smart home products are getting more expensive in some countries

  19-01-2023 21:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Philips Hue smart home accessories are about to get more expensive in some countries around the world. The company has confirmed that a selection of Philips Hue products will see an average 10% price increase outside of the United States starting in February as a result of currency fluctuations. more…
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• HomePass for HomeKit updated with support for Matter accessory setup codes

  19-01-2023 21:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  HomePass is an app that lets users easily store and manage all the setup codes for their HomeKit accessories. Since its introduction in 2018, the app has been updated multiple times with new features. Now with its latest update, HomePass for HomeKit also lets users store Matter accessory setup codes.more…
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• New HomePod breathes new life into Apple’s smart home aspirations

  19-01-2023 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Wednesday announced HomePod (2nd generation), a powerful new smart speaker that delivers next-level acoustics in a gorgeous, iconic design for just $299. Packed with Apple innovations and Siri intelligence, HomePod offers advanced computational audio for a groundbreaking listening experience, including support for immersive Spatial Audio tracks.
  Apple’s new 2nd generation HomePod
  With convenient new ways to manage everyday tasks and control the smart home, users can now create sma
  
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• Best E Ink Tablets for 2023: Amazon's Kindle Scribe Is Here - CNET

  19-01-2023 21:00
  
  Amazon joins our list of the best E ink tablets with the inclusion of its new Kindle Scribe. Here's how it stacks up against the competition.
  
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• Light Pollution Is Making Stars Disappear at an Alarming Rate - CNET

  19-01-2023 20:22
  
  A phenomenon called "skyglow" is stealing our view of the night sky, and the impact is far more dramatic when observed by the unaided human eye.
  
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• Why Apple is the only tech giant that still hasn’t announced layoffs

  19-01-2023 20:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Many of the biggest technology companies are laying off staff amid rampant inflation and fears of a looming recession rise. But, those job cuts come after a few years of rapid expansion. Apple is an exception on both fronts.Kif Leswing and Gabriel Cortés for CNBC:On Wednesday, Microsoft announced it will eliminate 10,000 employees, reducing its workforce by 5%, and Amazon began conducting layoffs that will eventually slash 18,000 jobs. Microsoft and Amazon are joining tech industry peers
  
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• Watch a Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot Grab and Throw, Just Like People Can - CNET

  19-01-2023 20:06
  
  Atlas is definitely evolving.
  
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• Best Budget TV for 2023: Vizio, TCL Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV and More - CNET

  19-01-2023 20:00
  
  Just because they're cheap, doesn't mean they're bad. Here are the entry-level TVs that are worth your money.
  
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• Alec Baldwin Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charge in Deadly 'Rust' Shooting - CNET

  19-01-2023 19:50
  
  The armorer who oversaw weapons on the movie set faces the same charge, the district attorney says.
  
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• What Is NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory? Inside the Plan to One-Up Webb - CNET

  19-01-2023 19:48
  
  The mission is basically to locate aliens.
  
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• Apple stock is a screaming buy

  19-01-2023 19:37 via macdailynews.com
  
  Macroeconomic headwinds, rampant U.S. inflation, the Chinese Communist Party’s feckless COVID responses, and general malaise in 2022 have led Apple shares to fall 25% since its all-time high. The good news is that the sell-off makes now an excellent time to buy Apple stock.
  Despite declines in its stock price, the company remains one of the most reliable long-term investments. Here’s why the sell-off makes now an excellent time to buy Apple stock.Dani Cook for The Motley Fool:The iPh
  
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• Sony Announces Additional PlayStation VR 2 Launch Titles - CNET

  19-01-2023 19:34
  
  People who buy the virtual reality gaming headset will be able to play more than 30 games at, or around, launch.
  
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• Best Mac Mini Deals: New M2 Mac Mini Arrives With Lower Starting Price - CNET

  19-01-2023 19:33
  
  The new M2 version starts at $599.
  
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• Man City vs. Tottenham Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  19-01-2023 19:30
  
  Kevin De Bruyne's City host Harry Kane's Spurs at the Etihad Stadium, with both sides looking to bounce back after damaging derby defeats.
  
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• Museum Asks Public to Reinvent a Classic Painting, With Crazy Results - CNET

  19-01-2023 19:18
  
  It's Johannes Vermeer's famous Girl With a Pearl Earring, only this time with Na'vi, robots and cellphones.
  
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• Looking to Heal Your Gut? Make These Simple Steps First - CNET

  19-01-2023 19:12
  
  Your gut is connected to your overall health. Getting it on the right track may be less complicated than you think.
  
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• 5 True Wireless Earbuds Worth Buying for Under $40 - CNET

  19-01-2023 18:59
  
  A growing number of dirt-cheap true wireless earbuds are now available. Here are the current best of the bunch.
  
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• SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch Looked Totally Magical From the ISS - CNET

  19-01-2023 18:52
  
  A wispy plume and an orbital sunset combined for a knockout view from space.
  
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• Best Open Wireless Earbuds For 2023 - CNET

  19-01-2023 18:44
  
  Looking for a set of true-wireless earbuds that don't have silicone tips that you have to jam in your ears? Here are your best options.
  
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• HomePod software update delivers new features to every model

  19-01-2023 18:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple announced the second-generation HomePod Wednesday with some nice new features, plenty of which are coming to existing models with software version 16.3 to be released next week.
  The new 2nd generation HomePod is packed with Apple innovations, Siri intelligence, and smart home capabilities, while delivering a truly groundbreaking listening experience.
  Wesley Hilliard for AppleInsider:The HomePod mini and new HomePod have built-in temperature and humidity sensors that’ll be activated b
  
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• Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers of 2023 - CNET

  19-01-2023 18:15
  
  You'll need a Wi-Fi 6 router for your smart home to take advantage of the fastest speeds and newest features. Here are the best ones.
  
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• Apple’s Lisa personal computer turns 40

  19-01-2023 18:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  Forty years ago today, on January 19, 1983, a new type of personal computer was announced that would change the world forever: The Apple Lisa.
  Steve Jobs posing with the Lisa in 1983. (Photo: Ted Thai)
  Jeremy Reimer for Ars Technica:Lisa was named after Steve Jobs’ daughter, even though Jobs denied the connection and (in initially) his parentage. But the more interesting thing about the Lisa computer was how it evolved into something unique: It was the first personal computer with a graphi
  
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• SmartGym for iOS and Apple Watch gets redesigned routines, new widget and shortcuts, more

  19-01-2023 18:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  SmartGym for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch had a big year in 2022 with some impressive updates and even won an Apple Editors’ Choice Award. Out today with its first major update for 2023, Smart Gym now has redesigned routines and exercises, a new Monthly Summary, a new Monthly widget, new App Shortcuts, “Up Next” on the main screen, and more.more…
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• Apple Announcements Recap: New MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, HomePod, and More

  19-01-2023 18:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple made some rare January product announcements this week, introducing updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, an updated Mac mini, a second-generation full-size HomePod, and a new Unity band for the Apple Watch in celebration of Black History Month. Apple also revealed that iOS 16.3 will be released to the public next week.
  A recap of Apple's announcements is available below for those looking for a quick overview of all the new products introduced this week.MacBook ProThe new 14-inch
  
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• Taco Bell, KFC Parent Company Hit by Hackers, Temporarily Closing Hundreds of Restaurants - CNET

  19-01-2023 17:55
  
  Yum Brands confirmed a ransomware attack accessed "certain information technology systems."
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: January 19, 2023 – New HomePod 2, iOS 16.3 details

  19-01-2023 17:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Deals: Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID hits $140, iPhone accessories from Anker and Zagg, more

  19-01-2023 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are ripe for the picking this Thursday, with a rare price cut on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard arriving with Touch ID in tow at $140. That’s alongside the colorful Anker Nano Pro 20W USB-C charger which is even more popular now that it’s on sale for $13 to join this 25% off sidewide sale from Zagg on all things MagSafe, iPhone accessories, and Apple must-haves. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunc
  
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• Take 20% Off Sitewide at Squatty Potty for a Limited Time - CNET

  19-01-2023 17:48
  
  Improve your bathroom experience with a Squatty Potty stool to reduce strain and make things easier when it's time to go.
  
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• HomePod 16.3 Beta: How to Set Up Temperature and Humidity Automations

  19-01-2023 17:44 via macrumors.com
  
  In late January, Apple will release a HomePod 16.3 software update that adds humidity and temperature sensing to the second-generation HomePod and all HomePod mini models. This article explains how the features work and what you can do with them.
  Apple's new second-generation ‌HomePod‌ features temperature and humidity sensors that can be used to measure the indoor climate. But that's not all. The new 16.3 ‌HomePod‌ software, currently in beta, allows you to run automations b
  
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• Amazon Is Shutting Down Charity Donation Program AmazonSmile - CNET

  19-01-2023 17:21
  
  AmazonSmile donated more than $377 million to charity in less than a decade, the company says.
  
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• Want to Be Happier in 2023? Start Using These 7 Daily Habits - CNET

  19-01-2023 17:00
  
  These daily habits are the boost your mental health has been looking for.
  
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