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• WhatsApp adds option to let group admins decide who can join a chat

  22-03-2023 23:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  WhatsApp on Wednesday announced new features to enhance the group chat experience on its platform. With its latest update, the popular instant messaging app now lets admins decide who can join a group. In addition, it has become easier to check which groups you have in common with other contacts.more…
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• ChatGPT Bug Exposed People's Conversation History - CNET

  22-03-2023 22:40
  
  Titles of past conversations with the AI chatbot were visible, but not the full conversations.
  
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• Counter-Strike 2 Coming This Summer as Free CS:GO Upgrade - CNET

  22-03-2023 22:15
  
  A limited test will begin rolling out to CS:GO players today.
  
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• A eulogy for Dark Sky, a data visualization masterpiece

  22-03-2023 22:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Srini Kadamati has written “A Eulogy for Dark Sky a Data Visualization Masterpiece” for Nightingale, the Journal of the Data Visualization Society. Dark Sky was the weather app acquired by Apple, discontinued, and folded into the company’s Weather app.
  Apple’s Dark Sky Weather on Apple Watch
  Srini Kadamati for Nightingale:On January 1, 2023, Apple sunsetted (pun intended) the Dark Sky mobile app on iOS. Apple purchased the company behind the popular weather application in
  
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• This in-depth ‘eulogy for Dark Sky’ is a must-read

  22-03-2023 21:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been almost three months since Apple officially sunset the iconic Dark Sky weather app. A new “Eulogy for Dark Sky” published today does a great job of honoring Dark Sky, calling it a “data visualization masterpiece.”more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 22, 2023 – iPhone 15 USB-C rumors, Friday Night Baseball on TV+ 

  22-03-2023 20:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• These 5 Things Helped Me Survive 2 Massive Power Outages - CNET

  22-03-2023 20:39
  
  I pressed my kid's frog flashlight into service, but the real lifesaver was a huge battery.
  
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• Megacap tech stocks like Apple are outperforming the S&P 500 by the widest margin in years

  22-03-2023 20:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other U.S. lenders, megacap technology stocks like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft have outperformed the broader market by the widest margin in years.Joseph Adinolfi for MarketWatch:According to an analysis by Alex Atanasiu, a portfolio manager at Glenmede Investment Management, investors scrambling into the perceived safety of megacap technology names caused the cap-weighted S&P 500 index to outperform the average S&P 500 constituent st
  
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• The 8 Best Herbal Teas for Anxiety and Stress Relief - CNET

  22-03-2023 20:00
  
  Our top herbal tea picks will help you calm down and ease anxiety.
  
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• iOS 17: Here’s what the rumors say about features, release dates, and more

  22-03-2023 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Believe it or not, iOS 17 is coming in just a few months. This represents Apple’s biggest software update for iPhone users, and it’s usually packed full of new features and changes. Read on as we roundup what the rumors currently say about iOS 17 new features and more.more…
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• Apple Watch Series 8 vs Series 7 and earlier: What’s the best choice?

  22-03-2023 19:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The current Apple Watch lineup features three distinct wearables. While much remains the same between Series 8 and previous models, there are some differences worth considering. Read on for Apple Watch Series 8 vs 7 and earlier to help decide what’s the best pick for you or someone you’re shopping for.more…
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• Mozilla Launches Startup to Home In on 'Trustworthy AI' - CNET

  22-03-2023 19:27
  
  The organization says it wants to "turn the tide" as companies rush to adopt generative artificial intelligence.
  
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• Apple autonomous vehicle drivers grow to over 200 with one ‘collision’ since January

  22-03-2023 19:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is continuing its autonomous vehicle testing in California with the latest data showing it has added more drivers. The new report shows more than 200 people authorized to support the operation of its 67-vehicle test fleet with one very minor collision happening last month.more…
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• Apple TV+’s ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 premiere scores 870K U.S. households, up 59% over Season 2 premiere

  22-03-2023 19:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Ted Lasso” Season 3 scored a hat trick for Apple TV+ with its premiere episode, scoring 870,000 U.S. households, up 59% over its popular Season 2 premiere in July 2021.
  Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV+ on Wednesday, March 15th for Season 3
  Katie Campione for Deadline:About 870,000 Samba TV-measured U.S. households tuned in to the first episode in the first four days since it debuted on the streaming service, according to the audience analytics company. That’s up about 59% from
  
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• ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3: Everything you need to know about the new episodes

  22-03-2023 19:20 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple put a lot of effort into making its early slate of Apple TV+ original shows a little bit of something for everyone. All the company needed was one breakout hit to put the service on the map.While the quality was good, none of the shows got that “everyone is talking about it” quality until, almost a year after the debut of Apple TV+, one of the shows that weren’t very heavily promoted became a runaway hit. Combing niceness and good cheer with soccer seems like a r
  
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• CDC Posts Update to Investigation Into Infections Linked to Eye Drops - CNET

  22-03-2023 18:37
  
  Sixty-eight patients have been affected, in 16 states, and artificial tears were used by many of them, the CDC says.
  
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• Mozilla Launches AI-Focused Startup - CNET

  22-03-2023 18:29
  
  The organization said it hopes the startup will help build "trustworthy" AI tools.
  
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• How to download an old version of macOS: Get Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, and more

  22-03-2023 18:14 via macworld.com
  
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  There are a few reasons why you might want to download and install an old version of macOS or Mac OS X. Perhaps you’re relying on software you have discovered doesn’t work properly in the latest version. Or maybe you just don’t like the new version of macOS that you have installed. Either way, you have questions and we have answers. In this article, we will cover how to get old versions of macOS, including Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, El Capitan, Sierra, Y
  
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• TikTok CEO Will Urge Against Ban, Say It Has Solutions to Data Concerns - CNET

  22-03-2023 18:03
  
  Testifying before Congress, Shou Chew will try to convince lawmakers that TikTok can safeguard US data.
  
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• BenQ launches 27- and 32-inch Ergo Arm 4K USB-C Designer Monitors

  22-03-2023 18:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  BenQ has released its latest displays today. The two new 27-inch Ergo Arm Designer Monitors and 32-inch version feature a 4K resolution, USB-C connectivity with up to 90W pass-through power, 95% DCI P3 color space, a built-in flexible mounting arm, and more at affordable price points.more…
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• Apple TV+’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ resumes April 7th

  22-03-2023 18:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Wednesday Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that “Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader, will be available to all Apple TV+ subscribers on Fridays throughout the regular season.
  Fans can tune in to two baseball games on Friday nights during the MLB’s regular season, available only on Apple TV+.
  Fans in 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups over 25 weeks with no local broadcast restrictions. “Friday Night Baseball” will begin t
  
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• 50 Years Later, Creator of the Ethernet Wins Computing's Top Prize - CNET

  22-03-2023 17:56
  
  The network technology first linked the computers of schools and offices. Now it connects us all to the internet.
  
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• 50 Years Later, Creator of Ethernet Wins Computing's Top Prize - CNET

  22-03-2023 17:56
  
  The network technology first linked the computers of schools and offices. Now it connects us all to the internet.
  
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• Panera Partners With Amazon One for Contactless Payments - CNET

  22-03-2023 17:51
  
  If you're a MyPanera member, you'll be able to swipe your palm to pay.
  
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• California Bill Aims to Bar 5 Food Chemicals Already Banned In Europe - CNET

  22-03-2023 17:33
  
  Some popular snacks and candies still contain the controversial ingredients.
  
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• California Bill Aims to Ban 5 Food Chemicals Already Banned In Europe - CNET

  22-03-2023 17:33
  
  Some popular snacks and candies still contain the controversial ingredients.
  
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• Gene Munster: Apple’s opportunities to integrate AI are endless

  22-03-2023 17:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Big tech firms are racing to capitalize on artificial intelligence, and the economic benefit of AI will be spread across a handful of the biggest companies. Deepwater Asset Management’s Gene Munster, a longtime Apple analyst, says that Apple’s opportunities to integrate AI are endless.Gene Munster forDeepwater Asset Management:One factor that is often missed in the AI conversation is Apple is the only company that owns both mobile and desktop operating systems, and AI in its most use
  
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• The Top 5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Razor - CNET

  22-03-2023 17:00
  
  You're probably not replacing your razor frequently enough.
  
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• Shadow Brings Its Cloud PCs to Creatives - CNET

  22-03-2023 17:00
  
  Shadow for Makers will let you subscribe to cloud-based systems for photo, video and 3D editing, and more.
  
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• Tesla’s AirPower-style charger that actually works is now shipping for $300

  22-03-2023 16:59 via macworld.com
  
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  Almost four years to the day after Apple killed its beleaguered AirPower charging mat without every releasing it, Tesla has launched its own very similar multi-device charging station. And it works.Simply dubbed Wireless Charging Platform, the Tesla charging mat can charge three Qi-certified devices at the same time, including iPhones and AirPods cases but not Apple Watches. And as with AirPower, what makes the Wireless Charging Platform special is that you can place the devices anywher
  
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• Deals: Apple Studio Display $249 off, 11-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard at $239, AirTags from $22, more

  22-03-2023 16:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, delivering some notable savings now that we’re halfway through the work week. Provided by our pals at 9to5Toys, Wednesday is now seeing the second-best price yet land on Apple’s Studio Display at $249 off. The lowest price of the year has also arrived on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard for 11-inch M2 iPad Pro at $239, which is joined by the first chances in 2023 to save on AirTags from $22. Hit the jump for all that and
  
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• Apple TV+’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ returns April 7 but it won’t be free anymore

  22-03-2023 16:42 via macworld.com
  
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  On the morning after a thrilling end to the World Baseball Classic, Apple TV+ has announced its Friday Night Baseball schedule for the upcoming Major League Baseball season. Like last year, Apple will offer a doubleheader on Friday nights, but there’s one major change: the games are no longer free to watch and require an Apple TV+ subscription.MLB Network, in partnership with Apple, will be producing the broadcasts, with multiple, well-placed cameras–and even drone cameras&n
  
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• Shorten Your Weekend Chores List With $300 Off This T10 Omni Robot Vacuum/Mop - CNET

  22-03-2023 16:41
  
  Plus, score $100 of accessories for free.
  
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• How to watch ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV+

  22-03-2023 16:34 via macworld.com
  
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  Starting on Friday, April 7, Apple TV+ will begin streaming the second season of Friday Night Baseball, a weekly doubleheader of Major League Baseball games. If you watched the first season, then you need to know about one major change for the upcoming season: an Apple TV+ subscription is required to watch the games. Here’s how to watch Friday Night Baseball.We also run through all the ways you can get Apple TV+ for free in a separate article.Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseb
  
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• Carjacking attempt foiled by AirTag, thief’s inability to drive a stick shift

  22-03-2023 16:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new story out of Chicago highlights the versatility of Apple’s AirTag item tracker. According to a report from CWBChicago, a man’s attempted carjacking failed in part because he didn’t know how to drive a stick shift car. He then fled the scene carrying the victim’s keys… on which an AirTag was attached.more…
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• Nothing Ear 2 Buds Pack Great Sound and Noise Cancelling for $149 - CNET

  22-03-2023 16:30
  
  I had a chance to try Nothing's new buds, which go on sale at the end of March and offer great rock and indie audio performance.
  
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• Nothing Ear 2 Buds Pack Great Sound and Noise Canceling for $149 - CNET

  22-03-2023 16:30
  
  I had a chance to try Nothing's new buds, which go on sale at the end of March and offer great rock and indie audio performance.
  
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• Verizon Launches Free Videoconferencing Subscription - CNET

  22-03-2023 16:06
  
  The BlueJeans Basic plan doesn't have time constraints for meetings and aims to rival Zoom.
  
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• Verizon Launches Free Video Conferencing Subscription - CNET

  22-03-2023 16:06
  
  The BlueJeans Basic plan doesn't have time constraints for meetings and aims to rival Zoom.
  
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• Apple TV+ earns 15 BAFTA Television Award nominations

  22-03-2023 16:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  BAFTA on Wednesday announces the nominations for the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards and the BAFTA Television Craft Awards which celebrate excellence across British and international television production and broadcasting. Apple TV+ productions earned 15 nominations.
  BAFTA Awards
  A total of 128 programs received nominations today from a record-breaking number of entries across Television and Craft.
  Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said: “Huge congratulations to all our nominees. Today a record n
  
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• 4 Common Foods That Are Terrible for Your Teeth - CNET

  22-03-2023 16:00
  
  The things you eat may be sabotaging your teeth.
  
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• Amazon Deal Knocks Samsung's Affordable A8 Tablet Back Down to All-Time Low - CNET

  22-03-2023 15:52
  
  You can get your hands on this budget-friendly Samsung tablet for as little as $140 right now.
  
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• Google Says You Can Now Try Out Bard, Its ChatGPT Rival - CNET

  22-03-2023 15:46
  
  The search giant rolls out the AI chatbot, starting with people in the US and UK.
  
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• Opera browser gets ChatGPT with ‘AI Prompts’ and new sidebar on Mac

  22-03-2023 15:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Opera is the latest browser to build in OpenAI’s generative artificial intelligence – with an early access offering. Following companies like Microsoft’s lead, the new Opera on desktop has “AI Prompts” that make it super quick to use plus the browser’s sidebar includes access to ChatGPT and ChatSonic.more…
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• Save 50% on Kensington iPad Pro Stands and Upgrade Your Workstation on a Budget - CNET

  22-03-2023 15:34
  
  These StudioDock stands allow you to adjust the viewing angle, connect to other devices and more, and you can snag one on sale for $200 right now.
  
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• Nanoleaf launches Matter-enabled A19 and Lightstrip, BR30, GU10, Recessed Downlight coming next

  22-03-2023 15:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last fall Nanoleaf announced that it would be bringing Matter to its Essentials smart lighting lineup along with launching some new bulb types. Now the latest products have arrived with Thread/Matter for the smart A19 and Lightstrip with the GU10, BR30 bulbs, and Recessed Downlight in the wings.more…
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• MLB Friday Night Baseball returns April 7, Apple TV+ subscription now required

  22-03-2023 15:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple-Major League Baseball partnership continues. A weekly doubleheader lineup of baseball games will air on Fridays on Apple TV+, beginning April 7 with a matchup between the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs.
  Last season, Apple made Friday Night Baseball available to all users for free — it was watchable by anyone with an Apple ID and access to the Apple TV app. That “limited time offer” has now gone away. For 2023, an Apple TV+ subscription is required to tune in to
  
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• Hidden iOS 16.4 reference hints at possible imminent AirPods launch

  22-03-2023 15:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The new iOS 16.4 software update contains a few new features everyone should check out, but an eagle-eyed engineer has spotted something that could be much bigger. Hidden inside the latest code are references to an as-yet unidentified AirPods model and a new AirPods case, a strong sign that Apple plans to launch its rumored budget AirPods in the near future.Twitter user @aaronp613 spotted the references in the code. The new AirPods have the model number A3048, while the case is labeled
  
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• Apple adds new ‘Voice Isolation’ feature for cellular calls

  22-03-2023 15:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  The the forthcoming iOS 16.4, Apple is adding a new Voice Isolation feature for cellular calls expanding on the Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes already offered in FaceTime.In the current iOS 16.4 beta, Wide Spectrum mode is not available for cellular calls.José Adorno for BGR:This feature was made available with the Release Candidate version of iOS 16.4 – a nice last addition before the update is out to all users. With that, when Apple releases the software, users will be ab
  
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• Apple's Friday Night Baseball Will Require an Apple TV Plus Subscription This Season - CNET

  22-03-2023 15:00
  
  Last year's free baseball deal will not carry over to 2023.
  
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