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• Samsung Unpacked Live Blog: Galaxy S23, Galaxy Book 3 Ultra Reveals - CNET

  01-02-2023 23:57
  Samsung's higher-end phones are here alongside new laptops.
  
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• Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Again: What It Means for Your Credit Card Balance - CNET

  01-02-2023 23:49
  
  Your credit card interest rates are about to go up.
  
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• Apple spent more on lobbying than ever before as tech execs shelled out donations to key Republicans

  01-02-2023 23:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft broke their lobbying spending records last year as they fended off heightened scrutiny of their business models and power over the US economy.
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  Facebook-parent Meta Platforms and Google-parent Alphabet spent slightly less than previous years, but they both still landed among the top 10 spenders in Washington.
  Emily Birnbaum for Bloomberg News:In total, the top tech companies spent nearly $70 million on lobbying in 2022, outstripping
  
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• More People Need to Watch This Highly Unnerving Netflix True Crime Movie - CNET

  01-02-2023 23:39
  
  The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker is a fascinating look at the oddities of internet fame.
  
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• This Mars Rock Looks Like a Funky Chicken, and I Love It - CNET

  01-02-2023 23:32
  
  NASA's Curiosity rover delivers some Mars amusement with a photo of an oddball rock.
  
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• Bright Green Comet on 50,000-Year Journey Is Passing Earth Right Now - CNET

  01-02-2023 23:29
  
  The comet, expected to be the brightest of 2023, has been seen sporting a rare "anti-tail."
  
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• New HomePod Delivered to One Lucky Customer Two Days Early

  01-02-2023 23:09 via macrumors.com
  
  The second-generation HomePod is set to be released on Friday, February 3, which is the day that pre-orders will be delivered and when the speakers will be available for purchase in retail stores. One lucky MacRumors reader received his HomePod days early, with the device delivered today.
  The ‌HomePod‌ in question was ordered from Best Buy and was mistakenly delivered early by the Canada Post.Apple's second-generation ‌HomePod‌ is almost identical to the now-discontinued orig
  
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• The Best Video Game TV Shows, Ranked - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:53
  
  The Last of Us is going nuts right now. But what else is out there?
  
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• ESA Tackles Space Junk Issue With 'Angel Wings' for Satellites - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:45
  
  This innovative braking-sail device can ride to orbit on satellites and help them deorbit when the time comes.
  
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• Compare Jumbo Mortgage Rates for February 2023 - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:42
  
  Jumbo loans tend to have higher credit score and income requirements.
  
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• Dodo De-Extinction: How Scientists Plan to Resurrect an Iconic Species - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:30
  
  The dodo's demise was caused by humans. Now scientists think they can bring the bird back. Should they?
  
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• Compare 15-Year Mortgage Rates for February 2023 - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:25
  
  Fifteen-year mortgages usually have lower interest rates than 30-year loans, but they come with higher monthly payments.
  
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• Bird Rescue Group Saves Pink Pigeon, Begs Public to Not Dye Birds - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:22
  
  The unfortunate pigeon may have been dyed for a gender reveal party.
  
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• Facebook Parent Meta's Revenue Beats Expectations Amid Cost Cuts - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:21
  
  The social media giant had a challenging 2022.
  
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• Apple stops signing iOS 16.2 following the release of iOS 16.3 to the public

  01-02-2023 22:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Wednesday stopped signing iOS 16.2, which means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS. This comes just a week after the company released iOS 16.3 to the public.more…
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• 10-Year Mortgage Rates for February 2023 - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:17
  
  You can save a lot over the long term -- if you can afford the higher monthly payment.
  
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• Apple TV+ hosts world premiere for highly anticipated drama ‘Dear Edward’ ahead of its February 3 global debut

  01-02-2023 22:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Thursday, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, Apple TV+ held the premiere event for the highly anticipated premiere of “Dear Edward.”
  Colin O’Brien and Taylor Schilling star in “Dear Edward” premiering February 3, 2023.
  “Dear Edward” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes of its 10-episode first season on Friday, February 3, 2023, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 24, 2023.
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• Samsung's Galaxy S23 Skips Out on Satellite Connectivity (for Now) - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:05
  
  Samsung's mobile chief says it may consider adding satellite connectivity when the tech matures.
  
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• iOS 17 feature request: New customization options for the App Library

  01-02-2023 22:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The App Library was added to the iPhone’s Home Screen as part of iOS 14’s release. The feature gives users a way to move apps off their Home Screen but keep them on their device, something that wasn’t possible before. The App Library was a big change for the iPhone at the time, but Apple hasn’t made any further changes since then
  With iOS 17 this year, I hope Apple decides to expand on the App Library with a few additional customization options.more…
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• 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Schedule: When Does Episode 1 Land on Disney Plus? - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:00
  
  Grogu and Mando make their Star Wars streaming return in just a few weeks.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs vs. Google Pixel 7: Android Phones Compared - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:00
  
  Samsung's new flagship Galaxy S23 series has arrived. Here's how it compares against the Pixel 7, one of its biggest Android rivals.
  
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• Galaxy S23 vs. iPhone 14: How the New Base Galaxy Specs Stack Up - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:00
  
  Here's how the base models from Samsung and Apple compare, spec by spec.
  
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• Best Home Internet Deals of February - CNET

  01-02-2023 22:00
  
  Wouldn't you love some sweet savings on your internet service this month? Here are the best internet deals going on in February.
  
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• Galaxy S23 Plus and S23 Ultra: Samsung Doubles the Storage, Not the Price - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:43
  
  Samsung improved the base storage for the Galaxy S23 Plus and S23 Ultra to 256GB, instead of 128GB.
  
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• The Galaxy S23 is so boring there’s nothing for Apple to improve

  01-02-2023 21:40 via macworld.com
  
  For the better part of the past two decades, Apple and Samsung have been fighting to one-up each other with their smartphone releases. Every winter, a Galaxy phone arrives and six months later a new iPhone lands, often with similar features and upgrades to keep pace. In particular, Apple has a habit of taking years-old Samsung features and making them better, as we saw with the always-on display, gesture navigation, face unlock, and even the App Library.But you probably shouldn’t expect t
  
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• Apple set to post rare revenue drop on China supply issues

  01-02-2023 21:37 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is expected by analysts to report its first decline in quarterly revenue in nearly four years after the Chinese Communist Party’s quixotic “Zero COVID” lockdowns during the quarter stymied iPhone production at its biggest assembler Foxconn.Reuters:The world’s biggest public company is expected to report on Thursday that iPhone sales fell about 5% for the all-important holiday quarter, according to Refinitiv. The last time iPhone sales slipped was in the August-Octob
  
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• Samsung unveils Galaxy S23 lineup as it confirms mixed reality device to compete with Apple

  01-02-2023 21:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Samsung on Wednesday held its Unpacked 2023 event, at which the company unveiled the Galaxy S23 lineup along with other new products. In addition, the South Korean company also confirmed that it is working on a mixed reality device with “XR” technology to compete with Apple’s rumored AR/VR headset. Read on for a recap of all of Samsung’s announcements today.more…
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• Samsung, Like Apple, Taps Hollywood Directors to Sell You Phones - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:30
  
  "Shot on an iPhone," meet "Shot on a Galaxy S23."
  
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• Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Spec-by-Spec Comparison - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:30
  
  Samsung and Apple both offer high-end phones that cost well over $1,000 -- let's compare how their specs stack up.
  
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• The HomePod 2 is a good speaker that should have been a killer soundbar

  01-02-2023 21:25 via macworld.com
  
  To say that the 2nd-generation HomePod announcement was a surprise is something of an understatement. While there had been some rumblings that a new model was in the works, the timing was completely unexpected, arriving on a Wednesday morning in the middle of January following the launch of the M2 Mac mini and MacBook Pro.But what’s even stranger than the timing is the HomePod itself. The HomePod site gives little indication that it’s a new model, and Apple has seemingly gone to gre
  
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• Galaxy S23 vs. S23 Plus vs. S23 Ultra: Comparing Samsung's Newest Phones - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:23
  
  The new Galaxy S23 phones have arrived. Here's how they stack up to each other.
  
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• Smartphone Sales Are Dismal -- and Samsung Just Unveiled a $1,200 Phone - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:21
  
  Samsung's TM Roh explains why the company is focused on premium phones like the Galaxy S23 Ultra in a challenging market.
  
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• Apple, Google Called Out in Biden Administration Report on Mobile App Stores - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:19
  
  The report says a lack of competition potentially harms consumers, with higher prices. The companies push back.
  
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• Samsung Launches Galaxy S23 in 8 Colors: See All Your Options - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:14
  
  The Galaxy S23 gets a collection of nature-inspired and online-exclusive colors.
  
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• Best Eco-Friendly Cards for February 2023 - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:08
  
  Lessen your environmental impact while earning rewards.
  
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• Apple's 2023 Black History Month Collection Is Here Along With iOS 16.3 - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:08
  
  Features and designs that celebrate Black culture are now available for the Apple Watch and the iPhone.
  
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• Here's Why Drinking Water Is the Key to Good Mental Health - CNET

  01-02-2023 21:00
  
  Do me a favor -- drink some water.
  
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• Every New Samsung Reveal at Unpacked: Galaxy S23, Galaxy Book 3 Ultra - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:54
  
  Samsung's flagship Galaxy phones and laptops for 2023 make their debut.
  
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• Deals: AirPods 2 Drop to $99 on Amazon ($30 Off)

  01-02-2023 20:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today introduced a deal on Apple's AirPods 2, available for $99.00, down from $129.00. Amazon is expecting a delivery estimate of early February for most locations in the United States as of writing.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This is an overall second-best price on the AirPods 2, but we of course haven't tracked record low deals since the holidays. If y
  
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• Galaxy S23: Adobe and Samsung Partner To Bring Pro-Level Photo Editing - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:49
  
  Exclusive: If you're an enthusiast shooting with the latest Samsung smartphones, Adobe's software will handle their raw photos and sync them to Samsung PCs.
  
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• Tom Brady Retires From NFL Again: His Career, in Memes - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:47
  
  TB12 didn't have the best final season ever, but he left behind so many great memes.
  
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• This Clever Tech Gets Better Photos From the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Other Flagship Phones - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:47
  
  Top-tier smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 Pro rely on pixel binning to offer good low-light performance when it's dark and high-resolution photos when it's bright. Here's how it works.
  
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• Galaxy S23 Ultra First Look: Check Out Samsung's 200-Megapixel Camera - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:36
  
  The Galaxy S23 Ultra's new camera is its biggest upgrade.
  
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• Best Debit Cards for Kids and Teens in February 2023: GoHenry, BusyKid and More - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:15
  
  Children and teenagers alike can get a head start on saving and good financial habits.
  
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• Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus Unveiled: Bigger Battery, Better Selfies and a Faster Chip - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:13
  
  Samsung's new flagships bring small upgrades where it counts.
  
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• Galaxy Book 3 First Look: Samsung's Pro Laptops Are Leveling Up - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:11
  
  With a 16-inch AMOLED display, lots of ports and seamless connectivity with other Galaxy devices, the Ultra redefines premium laptops for Samsung.
  
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• Best Gas Credit Cards for February 2023 - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:11
  
  Earn a return on some of your essential spending.
  
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• When Will the iOS 16.4 Beta Be Released?

  01-02-2023 20:09 via macrumors.com
  
  It's been more than a week since Apple released the iOS 16.3 update, and typically, new iOS betas follow launches within a day or so. We were expecting Apple to provide the first beta iOS 16.4 on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, but that hasn't happened.
  Tuesdays are the days that we most often see betas, though Monday and Wednesday happen now and then, and most often betas come out at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. We're now past the most likely beta release timelines for this week, which m
  
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• Best Credit Cards With No Balance Transfer Fees for February 2023 - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:06
  
  You can save about 3% in transaction costs if you skip the balance transfer fee, but your introductory APR period will be shorter.
  
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• Samsung S23 Will Miss Out On 2023's Biggest Phone Trend - CNET

  01-02-2023 20:05
  
  No satellite connectivity for the most advanced Android phones.
  
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