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• 'Rick and Morty' Drops Main Voice Actor Justin Roiland - CNET

  24-01-2023 23:56
  
  Following the filing of domestic violence charges, Adult Swim cuts ties with the voice actor and co-creator.
  
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• What Happened at the Ticketmaster Senate Hearing: Taylor Swift, Bots and More - CNET

  24-01-2023 23:44
  
  Senators scold Ticketmaster over the Taylor Swift ticket sale debacle.
  
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• Google Sued by Justice Department for Antitrust Issues… Again - CNET

  24-01-2023 23:44
  
  The Department of Justice and eight states want to break up Google's ad business.
  
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• Fortnite on iOS will no longer let players spend their V-Bucks as the game is now outdated

  24-01-2023 23:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The popular game Fortnite was banned from the App Store in 2020 after violating some of Apple’s guidelines, which require third-party apps to sell in-app items using the App Store’s own system. Despite the ban, those who have the game installed can still play it, but doing so will now become even more complicated. That’s because Epic Games detailed this week that some features of this outdated version will no longer work.more…
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• Xbox's Carbon Aware Update Is Great but Can We Take Its Climate Goals Seriously? - CNET

  24-01-2023 23:43
  
  Microsoft is updating its Xbox consoles to be "carbon aware" but it's also making... controller hoodies.
  
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• The FDA Wants to Change the Way We'll Be Vaccinated Against COVID - CNET

  24-01-2023 23:35
  
  The vaccination plan would be similar to the way annual flu shots are given out, says a document shared ahead of a meeting with the FDA's advisors.
  
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• The Oscar nominees are in. Why streaming services like Apple TV+ win no matter what.

  24-01-2023 23:31 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Academy Award nominees were announced on Tuesday and there are the usual strong opinions about who got snubbed, but ultimately streaming services like Apple TV+ look like the real winners again.
  The Apple Original Film “CODA” now streaming on Apple TV+ won the 2022 Academy Award for Best Picture
  Teresa Rivas for Barron’s:At this point, it’s no surprise that films that entirely bypass the theater — like Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front — are o
  
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• FCC Issues Record Cease and Desist to Halt Targeted Mortgage Scam Robocalls - CNET

  24-01-2023 23:28
  
  PhoneBurner and Twilio were ordered to cease facilitating or carrying potentially illegal robocall traffic targeting homeowners.
  
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• FCC Issues Cease-and-Desist to Halt Targeted Mortgage Scam Robocalls - CNET

  24-01-2023 23:28
  
  PhoneBurner and Twilio were ordered to cease facilitating or carrying potentially illegal robocall traffic targeting homeowners.
  
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• Netflix plans to stop users from sharing passwords by end of March

  24-01-2023 22:52 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to a recent Netflix announcement in a letter to shareholders, the company plans to bar users from sharing passwords for free by the end of March of this year.Phillip Nieto for FOXBusiness:Back in October, the streaming giant said it would begin charging subscribers who share their accounts but did not give a specific date or information for when the new policy would be enacted.In a quarter four earnings report released late last week, Netflix revealed it would implement the paid sharin
  
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• Hands-On With the New M2 Pro Mac Mini

  24-01-2023 22:45 via macrumors.com
  
  The new M2-series MacBook Pro and Mac mini models launched today, marking the debut of the first M2 Pro and ‌M2‌ Max chips. We have the ‌M2‌ Pro ‌Mac mini‌ on hand, and thought we'd take a look at the machine and do a series of benchmarks to see how it fits into Apple's lineup.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Base model ‌Mac mini‌ machines come with either an ‌M2‌ or ‌M2‌ Pro chip, and like the now-discontinue
  
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• 2023 MacBook Pro SSD has performance drop similar to M2 MacBook Air

  24-01-2023 22:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A quick look inside the base-level M2 Pro MacBook Pro revealed something I hadn’t expected to see – or, rather, that something I HAD expected to see was missing. Like the base level M2 MacBook Air, the base level of the latest 14″ MacBook Pro seems to feature fewer NAND chips – at a higher capacity – than the last generation. This results in SSD read and write performance that’s dramatically lower than the previous generation.more…
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• New 256GB Mac Mini and 512GB MacBook Pro Have Slower SSD Speeds Than Previous Models

  24-01-2023 22:11 via macrumors.com
  
  While the new Mac mini with the M2 chip has a lower $599 starting price, the base model with 256GB of storage has slower SSD read and write speeds compared to the previous-generation model with the M1 chip and 256GB of storage.
  A teardown of the new Mac mini shared by YouTube channel Brandon Geekabit reveals that the 256GB model is equipped with only a single 256GB storage chip, while the same configuration with the M1 chip has two 128GB chips. This difference explains why the new model has a sl
  
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• Rocket Lab's First Launch From the US Could Be Visible to Millions Tonight - CNET

  24-01-2023 22:02
  
  The launch could be seen across a wide region, stretching from South Carolina to Maine.
  
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• Oscars 2023 Nominations: The Complete List of Academy Award Contenders - CNET

  24-01-2023 21:55
  
  See who's in the running at the biggest film awards show.
  
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• Google Sued by the Department of Justice for Antitrust Issues… Again - CNET

  24-01-2023 21:52
  
  The DOJ and eight states want to break up Google's ad business.
  
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• This Mac app lets you link different Dock settings to different display setups

  24-01-2023 21:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  macOS includes a few different options for customizing the Dock, such as changing the positioning, adjusting the size, and choosing between showing and hiding it. These settings, however, can’t be linked to different display configurations.
  HiDock is a new app from developer Rafa Conde that aims to solve this problem…more…
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• I Tried 'Friends'-Themed Conversation Heart Candies, and Oh My Gawd - CNET

  24-01-2023 21:45
  
  Review: It's time to pivot from plain candy hearts and try these limited-edition Brach's candies, imprinted with quotes from hit sitcom Friends. How YOU doin'?
  
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• New iOS Option Makes It Super Hard for Someone to Hack Your iCloud - CNET

  24-01-2023 21:27
  
  Hardware security keys offer the most secure protection you can use to lock down your online accounts. Just don't lose the keys.
  
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• Apple Maps app feature can help you find a parking spot

  24-01-2023 21:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Maps has partnered with SpotHero, integrating the service into Apple Maps on iPhone and Mac, so you’ll be able to find information on parking spots close to your destination – all without leaving the Apple Maps app.Kurt Knutsson for Fox News:Apple Maps app allows you to search for parking availability, check prices and even reserve a spot for your vehicle. You can even make your search a bit more specific by looking for spaces with electric vehicle charging stations and wheelch
  
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• 'Glass Onion' Is Netflix's No. 4 Most Watched Movie of All Time - CNET

  24-01-2023 21:18
  
  The whodunit sequel was big -- but not as big as Bird Box.
  
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• MacBook Air vs 2023 Pro: Here’s how the new M2 laptops compare

  24-01-2023 21:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s MacBook lineup has been overhauled between the new MacBook Pro arriving with M2 Pro and Max chips to start out 2023 and the MacBook Air with M2 chip that launched in 2022. Follow along for our in-depth look at the MacBook Pro vs Air to see what’s new and different between these laptops.more…
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• Panic! at the Disco Is No More: 'Sometimes a Journey Must End' - CNET

  24-01-2023 20:50
  
  Brendan Urie is closing the goddamn door on the popular band.
  
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• Tweetbot Developer Tapbots Launches 'Ivory' App for Mastodon

  24-01-2023 20:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Tapbots, the company behind now-defunct Twitter client Tweetbot, today launched Ivory, an app that is designed to be used with the Mastodon social network.
  Available for the iPhone and the iPad, Ivory has been in testing with a limited number of beta testers since late November, but with Twitter officially ending API access for third-party Twitter apps, Tapbots accelerated development and opted to launch an early version of Ivory.Ivory has a Tweetbot-like layout that will be immediately familiar
  
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• PlayStation Plus Deals: Save Cash on Sony's Gaming Subscription - CNET

  24-01-2023 20:45
  
  We break down how PlayStation's multitiered subscription works and the best ways to get signed up for less.
  
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• U.S. Justice Department sues Google for monopolizing digital advertising technologies

  24-01-2023 20:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  Today, the Justice Department, along with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia, filed a civil antitrust suit against Google for monopolizing multiple digital advertising technology products in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the complaint alleges that Google monopolizes key digital advertising technologies, collectively referre
  
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• Staying in for Valentine's Day? Order These Lavish Eats and Make It Special - CNET

  24-01-2023 20:09
  
  These delicious Valentine's Day splurges require no reservations.
  
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• Apple explains how M2 Pro Macs are ready for 8K displays

  24-01-2023 19:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With today’s availability of the 2023 Mac mini and MacBook Pro, two machines with the ability to drive 8K displays, Apple has published guidance on how to use these high-resolution displays with your Mac. In addition, these new Macs support higher 4K refresh rates up to 240Hz and expanded support for variable refresh rates (VRR).more…
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• The original HomePod and HomePod mini just got a major update

  24-01-2023 19:48 via macworld.com
  
  There may be a new HomePod speaker arriving next week, but existing HomePod owners aren’t getting the silent treatment. Alongside iOS 16.3, Apple has pushed HomePod software version 16.3 to all HomePod and HomePod mini devices and it includes way more than the usual “general performance and stability improvements.”In fact, not since version 14.1, which added Intercom and several new Siri features, has the HomePod received so many new features in one update. Most notably,
  
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• As Netflix Member Growth Rebounds, Co-CEO Reed Hastings Steps Down - CNET

  24-01-2023 19:38
  
  The company's founder will stay on as executive chairman, as Netflix continues its odyssey into advertising and a password-sharing crackdown.
  
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• HBO's 'The Last of Us' Infects Your Google Search With Creepy Fungus - CNET

  24-01-2023 19:30
  
  The outbreak reaches your browser, but there's a quick solution.
  
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• NASA Perseverance Rover Poses for Delightful Mars Sample Depot Selfie - CNET

  24-01-2023 19:26
  
  Say cheese, Percy. Earth is cheering your rock-collecting skills.
  
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• Google Sued by US Department of Justice for Second Time Over Ad Dominance - CNET

  24-01-2023 19:14
  
  The DOJ and eight states are calling for Google to break up its ad business.
  
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• HomePod software update 16.3 now rolling out, here’s everything new

  24-01-2023 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A number of new features are rolling out today to HomePod and HomePod mini users. With HomePod software version iOS 16.3, Apple is activating the temperature and humidity sensor in the HomePod mini, adding new features to Siri and more. Head below for the full release notes. more…
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• Giant New Iceberg the Size of London Breaks Off Antarctic Ice Shelf - CNET

  24-01-2023 19:00
  
  A crack named Chasm-1 achieved its lifetime goal and set a new iceberg free.
  
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• Break Negative Thinking With These 6 Mental Health Exercises - CNET

  24-01-2023 19:00
  
  We all fall victim to negative thinking loops. Here's how to break them.
  
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• US Army Corp of Engineers Cat Calendar Is So Bad It's Totally Brilliant - CNET

  24-01-2023 18:56
  
  Who knew a badly Photoshopped calendar of giant cats could be so beautiful?
  
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• 'The Last of Us' Release Schedule: When Does Episode 3 Come to HBO Max? - CNET

  24-01-2023 18:45
  
  HBO's adaptation of the acclaimed PlayStation game runs until March.
  
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• 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' Season 2 Schedule: When Episode 5 Hits Disney Plus - CNET

  24-01-2023 18:44
  
  The CGI animated Star Wars series is rolling out on Disney's streaming service each week until March.
  
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• Apple just updated iOS 12 to patch a critical security flaw

  24-01-2023 18:29 via macworld.com
  
  If you own an iPhone 6, iPad mini 2, or some other older Apple device, you’re unfortunately shut out from the latest iOS 16.3 update that arrived this week. But there’s still an update waiting for you to install in Settings.Apple pushes important security updates to older phones from time to time (the last was in August 2022) and this is one of those times. The iOS 12.5.7 update contains just a single patch that fixes a zero-day WebKit vulnerability that could allow a hacker to exec
  
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• How to Stream Oscar Nominee 'The Banshees of Inisherin' - CNET

  24-01-2023 18:24
  
  The comedy-drama is up for best picture at the 2023 Oscars.
  
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• Hands-on: Tapbots officially launches ‘Ivory for Mastodon’ with Tweetbot foundation

  24-01-2023 18:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As Mastodon continues to gain traction, Tapbots has officially released the first version of its highly-anticipated “Ivory” client on the App Store. Ivory will be familiar to long-time Tweetbot users, but with a number of features and enhancements specific to the Mastodon experience. 
  Head below for an in-depth look at what Ivory has to offer, as well as what’s still to come… and download it on the App Store now. more…
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• Apple TV+ gets two Academy Award nominations

  24-01-2023 18:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ content on Tuesday landed two Academy Award nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 95th Oscars.Causeway actor Brian Tyree Henry is a nominee for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role.”
  The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and the Horse is nominated for “Best Animated Short Film.”
  One-time Oscar contender “Emancipation,” starring infamous Oscars-slapper Will Smith, did not receive any nominations.
  Apple TV+ is available on the Appl
  
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• 'The Last of Us' Episode 2 Makes Some Major Changes to Game's Story - CNET

  24-01-2023 18:15
  
  The HBO adaptation dives into the origins of the outbreak and tweaks one character's fate.
  
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• Hands-on: Nomad’s ‘High Volta’ Sport Band gives your Apple Watch the spark it needs

  24-01-2023 18:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Nomad has launched a sharp new color for its popular Apple Watch Sport Band. The limited edition fluorescent “High Volta” offers a vibrant pop, particularly during the middle of winter. Read on for a hands-on look at this new Apple Watch band.more…
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• Top New Phones Forecast for 2023: Galaxy S23, iPhone 15 and More - CNET

  24-01-2023 17:58
  
  Samsung, Apple, Google and OnePlus may be planning to release fresh models this year.
  
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• Tuesday’s best deals: 11-inch M2 iPad Pro $200 off, iPhone 13 $580, Apple Watch Series 7, more

  24-01-2023 17:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Tuesday has arrived, and you know what that means! A fresh batch of the best Apple discounts are hitting shelves and we have a handful of offers on tap. First up, Apple’s 11-inch M2 iPad Pro sees a $200 discount to the best discount yet to join Woot’s latest Apple refurb sale, which has iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 at some of the lowest prices yet. Then go check out either of LG’s unique new Libero or DualUp monitors, which are on sale from $397. Hit the jump for all of
  
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• Google May Face Another Justice Department Lawsuit for Unfair Dominance - CNET

  24-01-2023 17:47
  
  The suit focuses on Google's dominant position in the online ad market, Bloomberg reports.
  
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• Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Was the M2 Pro upgrade worth the wait?

  24-01-2023 17:44 via macworld.com
  
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  Our VerdictWe think a M2 Pro Mac mini could be the perfect Mac for many Mac users who may have been considering the Mac Studio, so it was worth the wait.When Apple introduced the Mac Studio in March 202,2 we were impressed by its processing power and excellent value compared to the Mac Pro. The Mac Studio is a superb deal for content creators of any level, and, frankly, it’s a suitable replacement for Apple’s highest-end Mac in some situations. But not everyone needs all
  
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• Mac mini M2 Pro vs Mac Studio: Why it was worth the wait

  24-01-2023 17:44 via macworld.com
  
  At a Glance
  Our VerdictWe think a M2 Pro Mac mini could be the perfect Mac for many Mac users who may have been considering the Mac Studio, so it was worth the wait.When Apple introduced the Mac Studio in March 2022 we were impressed by its impressive processing power and excellent value for money. The Mac Studio is a superb deal for content creators of any level, and, frankly, it’s a suitable replacement for the Mac Pro in some situations. But not everyone needs all the power of a Mac Stu
  
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