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• Gen Z Prevailed in a Climate Lawsuit. More Youth Trials Are on the Way - CNET

  16-08-2023 23:31
  
  Young people fighting for a better future for the planet are beginning to discover that the law is on their side.
  
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• Amazon Pharmacy Insulin Discounts: How to Use the Coupons - CNET

  16-08-2023 23:20
  
  Coupons from major insulin manufacturers will be applied without you having to search for them. Here's what to know.
  
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• New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices

  16-08-2023 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  New York City is banning TikTok from government-owned devices and requiring all city agencies to remove the app within thirty days.Makena Kelly for The Verge:The directive issued Wednesday comes after a review by the NYC Cyber Command, which a city official said found that TikTok “posed a security threat to the city’s technical networks.” Starting immediately, city employees are barred from downloading or using the app and accessing TikTok’s website from any city-owned de
  
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• AT&T’s 5G Network Gets an Upgrade Sooner Than Expected - CNET

  16-08-2023 23:15
  
  Verizon isn't the only one rolling out faster 5G.
  
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• YouTube Introduces NFL Sunday Ticket Payment Plans, Teases Student Deal - CNET

  16-08-2023 23:02
  
  Sports fans won't have to pay the full price upfront to get NFL Sunday Ticket.
  
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• Review: JBL’s new Tour Pro 2 ANC earbuds channel iPod vibes with an onboard screen

  16-08-2023 22:29 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier this year, JBL came out with some of the most unique pairs of true wireless earbuds on the market. The new JBL Tour Pro 2 don’t set themselves apart with industry-leading battery life or unmatched ANC but, instead, arrive with the headlining feature of .
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• If the choice is Fort Knox security or AirPods, I know which one I’m choosing

  16-08-2023 22:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The risk associated with Bluetooth has been on display at this year’s Def Con hacker convention, but it’s not the kind of security threat you should lose sleep over.more…
  
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• Apple is the most under-owned stock right now – Jefferies

  16-08-2023 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple tops Jefferies’ list of the most under-owned stocks by U.S. long-only funds right now. Up 36% for 2023 so far, Apple topped Jefferies’ list that published Wednesday of the top 20 stocks by U.S. long-only funds.Barbara Kollmeyer for MarketWatch:Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway was the fifth most under-owned on that list.
  Jefferies offered a separate breakdown for the most under-owned stocks among global hedge funds, with Tesla and Apple again at the top, along with Ford
  
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• Amazon Music Unlimited Raises Prices for Prime Members - CNET

  16-08-2023 21:57
  
  If you have an Amazon Music Unlimited family plan, you'll also pay more per month.
  
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• Nokia's Newest Phones Are Launching in the US at Under $200 - CNET

  16-08-2023 21:42
  
  The Nokia G310 5G is priced from $186, and the Nokia C210 from $109.
  
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• iOS 17 Public Beta 4 is out now

  16-08-2023 21:26 via macworld.com
  
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  The first iOS 17 Developer Beta was released on the first day of WWDC, as is tradition. While it is meant for developers to begin building apps using new frameworks and APIs, and to test and send bug reports if their apps don’t work with the new software, it is technically available to anyone with a developer account.In fact, the Developer Beta used to require a paid membership to the developer program, which costs $99 a year. With iOS 17, Apple changed its policy to allow even th
  
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• Tesla Unveils Cheaper Model X and Model S Vehicles With Shorter Range - CNET

  16-08-2023 21:12
  
  The top EV maker has slashed about $10,000 off its most expensive models.
  
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• Tesla Unveils Cheaper Model X and Model S, But Trims Their Range - CNET

  16-08-2023 21:12
  
  The top EV maker slashes about $10,000 off its most expensive models.
  
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• Clinical Trials Are Now at Your Local Drugstore. What That Means for You - CNET

  16-08-2023 21:00
  
  Walmart, Walgreens and other chains are partnering with Big Pharma to enroll customers in medical studies.
  
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• Sony's Excellent New Entry-Level ANC Headphones Are $52 Off - CNET

  16-08-2023 20:51
  
  The surprisingly good Sony CH-720N noise-canceling headphones are $98 -- $52 off -- which matches their lowest price to date.
  
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• Apple expects flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max to lead the way despite rumored price increase

  16-08-2023 20:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  Details have emerged about what Apple expects in terms of iPhone mix with the release of the iPhone 15 family of smartphones, based on orders the company has placed with their suppliers, as reported Wednesday by DigiTimes.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  According to DigiTimes, in its first run, Apple expects to produce around 86 million iPhone 15 units. Of that figure, 37% have been allocated to the flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ult
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 16, 2023 – iOS 17 beta 6, iPhone 15 with Thunderbolt?

  16-08-2023 20:25 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.Sponsored by Backblaze: Don’t be “THAT” person that forgot to back up their important files. Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Get started with a free 15-day trial today.more…
  
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• Apple Watch now a back-to-school necessity for many

  16-08-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  As kids prepare to go back to school, more and more of them are wearing Apple Watches purchased for them by their parents.
  Apple Watch SE
  Jon Swartz for MarketWatch:The device… is now Apple Inc.’s hottest-selling product. Its growing popularity in great measure is as a safe, easy-to-monitor proxy for iPhone. As a result, Apple is pushing its nearly decade-old product as never before.
  Market research shows consumers are 2.5 times more likely to buy Apple products for students, accord
  
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• Apple Watch Activity badges: National Parks challenge coming August 26

  16-08-2023 19:58 via macworld.com
  
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  Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available y
  
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• NYC declares TikTok a ‘security threat’ as it bans app for city employees

  16-08-2023 19:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The clock has been ticking on TikTok’s fate in the United States for several years now. No national policy affecting the China-owned video app has been set in stone though. However, New York City is the latest government to ban TikTok on work-issued phones.more…
  
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• YouTube Introducing NFL Sunday Ticket Payment Plans, Student Deal - CNET

  16-08-2023 19:27
  
  Sports fans won't have to pay full price up front.
  
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• YouTube Introduces NFL Sunday Ticket Payment Plans, Student Deal - CNET

  16-08-2023 19:27
  
  Sports fans won't have to pay full price up front.
  
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• Hands-on: Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock: ‘How many ports do you want? Yes is the answer’ [Video]

  16-08-2023 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Sonnet’s latest and arguably greatest dock became available to the masses a few weeks ago, and we got an opportunity to put itsto the test. Does it live up to its mouthful of a name? In this video, we break down how the SuperDock lets users add a bevy of I/O options to their Mac via a single Thunderbolt cable.more…
  
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• Google's AI-Powered Tool Summarizes Web Pages for Instant Insights - CNET

  16-08-2023 19:07
  
  Search Generative Experience will include coding tips and instantly viewable definitions.
  
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• The Best Energy Vitamins to Boost Productivity in 2023 - CNET

  16-08-2023 19:00
  
  Need an extra boost of energy? Ditch the extra cup of coffee and try these B vitamins instead.
  
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• Apple ends the End Call button saga in latest iOS 17 beta

  16-08-2023 18:36 via macworld.com
  
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  Back when the iOS 17 beta arrived, it included a slight change that no one seemed to care about for weeks. Once the mainstream press started to take notice, they weren’t happy. Apple appears to have noticed and backtracked on the change.We’re talking about the End Call button in the iOS 17 Phone app. In the first five betas, Apple had moved the button to the bottom right, surrounded by other buttons, rather than by itself in the center where it had been for years. In the lat
  
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• Moment’s new T-Series collection debuts with 8 updated iPhone and Android camera lenses

  16-08-2023 18:29 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Moment today is launching its latest collection of smartphone lenses. Fit for the next generation of iPhone and Android smartphones, eight new mobile lenses are now available alongside updated accessories.
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• Apple preps for next month’s iPhone 15 launch with regulatory filings and more

  16-08-2023 18:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Act surprised: Apple is starting to tick all the regulatory boxes necessary to launch a new iPhone. That’s right – the iPhone 15 lineup is just a month away, and if we didn’t already have enough confirmation of its existence, a new regulatory filing in India puts more fuel on the fire.more…
  
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• This 2023 CompTIA Course Bundle Can Get You Started for Just $50 - CNET

  16-08-2023 18:14
  
  Get lifetime access to 239 hours of expert-led CompTIA certification prep course content to help you on your professional pathway for a low-cost, one-time fee.
  
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• Apple is No.1 in product placements in film and TV

  16-08-2023 18:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is the brand with the most product placements on both film and TV; the MacBook is the most placed product of any brand on both film and TV according to Merchant Machine which counted how often product placements occur in 2,227 movies and 890 TV shows featured on productplacementblog.com, the internet’s top product placement database. Merchant Machine calculated the number of placements that occur every 10 minutes of a movie’s runtime and analyzed the figures for brands and prod
  
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• Deals: Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro $60 off, OG MagSafe Leather Wallet $27, more

  16-08-2023 17:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Wednesday is back with a fresh batch of deals for all things Apple, this time headlined by a $60 discount on Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro. It’s joined by a price cut on Apple’s OG MagSafe wallet, which now comes in four leather styles starting at $27. Just make sure to check out the launch discount that went live on Aqara’s new color LED Strip T1 with HomeKit at $45. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Act Fast if You Don't Want to Miss Out on This Rare PS5 Discount - CNET

  16-08-2023 17:40
  
  Sony's popular next-gen console saw its first real discount last week, and it could be gone by this Friday.
  
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• Amazon Music Unlimited is getting more expensive again, this time for Prime members

  16-08-2023 17:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Amazon Music Unlimited is the latest music streaming to get more expensive. The company announced today that it’s raising prices forfor select plans, including for those people subscribed to Amazon Prime.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ unveils sneak peek of ‘The Buccaneers,’ premiering November 8th

  16-08-2023 17:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Kristine Frøseth stars in “The Buccaneers,” premiering with the first three episodes on November 8, 2023.
  Apple TV+ on Wednesday unveiled first-look images for “The Buccaneers,” the new eight-episode drama inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel of the same name, from series creator Katherine Jakeways. “The Buccaneers” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, Novem
  
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• The Best Innerspring Mattresses in 2023 - CNET

  16-08-2023 17:00
  Innerspring mattresses offer traditional comfort with upgraded features. We've tested the top brands to round up the best innerspring mattresses that are worth buying.
  
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• Streaming Hits a New High This Summer. Here Are the Services You're Watching Most - CNET

  16-08-2023 16:58
  
  Streaming is bigger than either broadcast TV or cable, with viewership on paid and free platforms on the rise.
  
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• Streaming Has Overtaken Traditional TV This Summer. Here Are the Services You're Watching Most - CNET

  16-08-2023 16:51
  
  Viewership on paid and free streaming platforms is up.
  
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• Data brokers could be prevented from selling sensitive personal data

  16-08-2023 16:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The US government is proposing to clamp down on data brokers who sell sensitive personal data, such as income, payment history, and health conditions.Two government agencies have now put forward proposals for regulations to place limits on what is currently the privacy equivalent of the Wild West …
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• Amazon Knocks Up to $40 Off Its Latest Echo Speakers - CNET

  16-08-2023 16:36
  
  Don't miss your chance to save up to 38% on some of our absolute favorite smart speakers of 2023.
  
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• Voice Control more important than Siri, yet has fallen behind, say disabled people

  16-08-2023 16:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Disabled people who rely on Apple’s accessibility features say that Voice Control has fallen behind Siri in both accuracy and capabilities, despite being an essential rather than a nice-to-have.They say it’s frustrating to see the Cupertino company continue to make improvements to Siri, while Voice Control – which is key to many disabled people being able to use Apple tech – has apparently been forgotten …
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• If You Don't Have a Fluicer, You're Doing Summer Wrong - CNET

  16-08-2023 16:00
  
  For unlimited margaritas and homemade lemonade, this bend-and-squeeze juicer is the perfect warm-weather friend.
  
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• Keurig's Convenient K-Slim Brewer Is Down to $70 at Best Buy -- Today Only (Save $60) - CNET

  16-08-2023 15:59
  
  Skip the hassle of traditional coffee makers and upgrade to this sleek, single-cup brewer to save you space and time.
  
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• Apple returns ‘End Call’ button back to center in latest iOS beta

  16-08-2023 15:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  In prior beta versions of iOS 17, Apple had moved the “End Call” button away from the center of the screen to the lower right-hand corner in iPhone’s Phone app.
  Apple’s Phone app (iOS 16 left, iOS 17 beta right)
  Now, in iOS 17 beta 6, the latest version, Apple has moved the “End Call” button back to bottom center:
  In Apple’s iOS 17 beta 6, the “End Call” button is located in the bottom center
  X user @M1Astra notes that in iOS 17 beta 6, &ldqu
  
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• JBL's Rugged and Powerful Boombox 2 is Over $200 Off at Woot - CNET

  16-08-2023 15:33
  
  Take the party anywhere with this portable and waterproof JBL speaker, which is currently on sale for $290.
  
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• Grow More for Less With 50% Off AeroGarden's Harvest Elite Slim Indoor Hydroponics Garden - CNET

  16-08-2023 15:19
  
  For just $60, you'll get a stainless steel indoor garden as well as an Heirloom salad seed pod kit to get you started.
  
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• iOS 17.1 testing ramps up, iOS 16.7 likely coming next month

  16-08-2023 15:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released watchOS 9.6.1 for Apple Watch users on Tuesday but without an accompanying iOS 16.6.1 update. A new rumor today suggests that Apple isn’t planning iOS 16.6.1 and is instead planning to jump all the way to iOS 16.7. Simultaneously, Apple has also started ramping up iOS 17.1 testing.
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• iPhone 15 production underway in India, but a big question remains

  16-08-2023 15:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re just a few weeks away from the launch of this year’s iPhone lineup, and a new report says that iPhone 15 production is underway in India, as well as China.However, one big question remains: Will Apple succeed in simultaneously shipping launch iPhones from both countries?more…
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois - CNET

  16-08-2023 15:00
  
  There are plenty of ways to stay connected in the Windy City: cable, fiber and even 5G. CNET helps you explore your options and find the best one for you.
  
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• Apple’s next-gen iPhone 15 begins production in Tamil Nadu, India

  16-08-2023 14:43 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s next-gen iPhone 15 is beginning production in Tamil Nadu, India by the company’s main assembler, Foxconn, as the effort to further diversify production away from CCP-controlled China.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  Sankalp Phartiyal for Bloomberg News:A Foxconn Technology Group plant in Sriperumbudur is preparing to deliver the newest devices only weeks after they start shipping from factories in China, as the company seeks
  
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• An Action Button Could Be Coming to the iPhone 15 - CNET

  16-08-2023 14:29
  
  Fans of the Apple Watch Ultra will recognize the Action button.
  
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