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• EVs Could Achieve Price Parity With Gas-Powered Cars as Battery Prices Plummet - CNET

  20-09-2023 23:50
  
  The price of lithium-ion battery cells, typically the costliest part of an EV, has declined more than 30% since March 2022.
  
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• EV Cars Could Soon Cost the Same as Gas Guzzlers as Battery Prices Plummet - CNET

  20-09-2023 23:50
  
  The price of lithium-ion battery cells, typically the costliest part of an EV, has declined more than 30% since March 2022.
  
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• American Climate Corps Will Put Thousands of Young People to Work in Green Jobs - CNET

  20-09-2023 23:40
  
  The initiative is modeled after a program that employed millions of Americans during the Great Depression.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8 and earlier: What’s different?

  20-09-2023 23:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest version of the world’s most popular wearable. While much remains the same between Series 9 and its predecessors, there are a number of upgrades. Follow along for Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8 as we look at everything that’s the same and what’s different.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 20, 2023 – Apple stock trading platform, iPhone 15 repairs

  20-09-2023 23:16 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 Urban Armor Gear: Elevated Rugged Tech Protection. Elevate Your iPhone 15 Protection with UAG’s Latest Rugged Cases.more…
  
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• UBS analyst David Vogt thinks Apple’s iPhone 15 demand is ‘mixed at best’

  20-09-2023 22:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  On September 22, 2020, UBS analyst David Vogt assumed coverage of Apple and downgraded Apple shares by lowering UBS’s rating to “neutral” from “buy” and tagged the stock with a 12-month price target of $115. Vogt wrote at the time that he thought Apple shares already reflected growth from the “5G cycle.” Apple shares that day opened at $112.68. On September 23, 2020, after numerous headlines screamed Vogt’s Apple rating cut, AAPL shares closed down
  
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• Samsung Debuts Tough New S23, but They're Not Available for Everyone - CNET

  20-09-2023 22:39
  
  A new version of the S23 Plus is able to "tolerate extreme conditions."
  
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• These are the new screen savers now available on Apple TV

  20-09-2023 22:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With the launch of tvOS 17 this week, Apple has added two new screen savers for Apple TV users. These new options join the ever-growing lineup of impressive 4K footage available for Apple TV users.more…
  
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• Pregnancy and Sleep: How It Changes Through the 3 Trimesters - CNET

  20-09-2023 22:00
  
  If you're having trouble sleeping as your bump grows, know you're not alone.
  
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• YouTube Music for iPhone gets permanent miniplayer with AirPlay, swipe controls

  20-09-2023 21:54 via 9to5google.com
  
  Following Android in June, YouTube Music on the iPhone (and iPad) has been updated with a permanent miniplayer that cannot be removed and adds AirPlay by removing “next song” in favor of swipe controls.more…
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 15 lets you set battery charging limit at 80%

  20-09-2023 21:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s new iPhone 15 series has the option to limit battery charging to 80%. Of course, this would limit the amount of time your iPhone battery will last between charges, but it will also make your iPhone’s battery last longer.Richard Priday for Tom’s Guide:This new option joins the Optimized Battery Charging setting that exists already in the Battery Health & Charging menu, found under the main Battery section of the Settings menu. This long-standing iPhone setting pauses
  
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• 1Password is now officially rolling out passkey support for iOS 17 users

  20-09-2023 21:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this year, 1Password announced its plans to bring passkey support to its iOS app since iOS 17 lets third-party apps store the new passwordless sign-in method. Now that iOS 17 is available to the public, 1Password is rolling out the update with passkey support to iPhone and iPad users.more…
  
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• Woman falls into outhouse toilet trying to retrieve her Apple Watch (not The Onion)

  20-09-2023 21:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Here’s a story I never thought I’d write. Apparently, a woman in northern Michigan dropped her Apple Watch into an outhouse toilet and got stuck in that toilet while attempting to retrieve the device. If you thought you were having a crappy day…more…
  
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• Poll: Has iOS 17 improved Apple’s autocorrect for you?

  20-09-2023 21:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 17 has only been out a few days, and people are already praising the new autocorrect. That’s great news to anyone who has fumbled with autocorrect over the last few years.
  The last time Apple made a big deal about autocorrect, it was about using machine learning and the iPhone install base to make autocorrect smarter than ever. It turns out that might have made autocorrect learn all the wrong lessons.more…
  
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• Your Meal Preps May Be Hurting Your Health. Here's What To Know - CNET

  20-09-2023 21:00
  
  You're missing out on essential nutrients if you're eating the same thing every week.
  
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• Apple’s highly acclaimed drama ‘Slow Horses’ starring Gary Oldman, returns for season three on December 1st

  20-09-2023 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Academy Award winner Gary Oldman returns for the third season of “Slow Horses,” coming to Apple TV+ on Friday, December 1, 2023.
  Apple TV+ on Wednesday shared a first look of the upcoming third season of its critically acclaimed espionage drama, “Slow Horses,” starring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman. Adapted from “Real Tigers,” the third novel in the CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning Mick Herron spy series “Slough House,” the six-episode third season
  
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• Refinance Rates for Sept. 20, 2023: Rate Moves Higher on Fed Day - CNET

  20-09-2023 20:55
  
  Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate advanced this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Rates for Sept. 20, 2023: Key Rate Rises Ahead of the Fed's September Meeting - CNET

  20-09-2023 20:50
  
  A benchmark mortgage rate climbed higher ahead of the Fed's September meeting. If you're shopping for a mortgage, see how inflation could affect your future payments.
  
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• Get $15 Off Anker's New Bose SoundLink Flex-Like Bluetooth Speaker - CNET

  20-09-2023 20:36
  
  The Soundcore Motion 300's design is a little reminiscent of Bose's excellent SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker. But it costs a lot less -- only $65 as part of an early-bird pricing deal.
  
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• How the iPhone 15’s new battery features will help your phone last longer

  20-09-2023 20:12 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Every iPhone user is concerned with battery life, and for good reason. Our phones are our everything these days, and when the battery dies we feel cut off from the world and unable to capture the moment. With the iPhone 15, Apple is providing a new option to help increase battery longevity–not how long a single charge lasts, but to reduce the natural degrading common to all rechargeable batteries.In iOS 13, Apple added a new Optimized Battery Charging feature that, when enabled, l
  
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• Groove to These Glorious Consumer Product Safety Commission Songs - CNET

  20-09-2023 20:02
  
  CPSC dropped an album of safety-themed songs, and every one of them is a banger.
  
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• Amazon's Echo Hub is a Touchscreen Control Panel for Your Alexa Smart Home - CNET

  20-09-2023 19:37
  
  The 8-inch touchscreen panel wants to quarterback your connected home with support for Matter, Thread, Zigbee and more, plus a new Map View mode.
  
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• Amazon Advances Alexa Accessibility With Eye Gaze, Call Translation - CNET

  20-09-2023 19:09
  
  Amazon highlighted the accessibility features during its fall hardware event.
  
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• Get ready to see people everywhere tapping two fingers together in the air, thanks to Apple

  20-09-2023 19:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are powered by custom Apple silicon in the all-new S9 SiP. The most powerful Apple Watch chip yet delivers systemwide improvements and brand-new features, including a new double tap gesture.
  By tapping the index finger and thumb of the watch hand together twice, users can perform many of the most common actions on Apple Watch Ultra 2.
  With a new double tap gesture, users can easily control Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 using just one ha
  
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• Tempo now lets you add custom scheduled workouts to the Apple Watch Workout app

  20-09-2023 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the wonderful things about relying on indie developers to make great apps is the fact that they almost always adopt new features on day one. Take Tempo 5 for example. Apple just released iOS 17 and watchOS 10 with a new custom workout feature for developers, and Tempo has already baked in support for planning and add custom run, walk, and hike workouts.more…
  
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• Amazon Launches Two New Fire HD 10 Tablets for Kids - CNET

  20-09-2023 19:04
  
  Amazon is updating its 10-inch Fire tablet for 2023 with a slightly lighter design and faster performance.
  
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• Amazon's Newest Eero Router Goes Next-Gen With Support for Wi-Fi 7 - CNET

  20-09-2023 19:02
  
  Announced alongside new Alexa and Fire TV gadgets, the new Eero Max 7 promises to be Amazon's fastest router yet.
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Bayern Munich vs. Man United From Anywhere - CNET

  20-09-2023 19:00
  
  The pick of Wednesday's UCL fixtures sees the German and English giants clash at the Allianz Arena.
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Arsenal vs. PSV From Anywhere - CNET

  20-09-2023 19:00
  
  The Gunners return to the top table of European football after a six-year absence.
  
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• Two ways to optimize Apple’s redesigned iMessage apps experience in iOS 17

  20-09-2023 18:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the more noticeable design changes in iOS 17 is in the Messages app. Apple has revamped the interface and moved access to iMessage apps and shortcuts to a new pop-up menu. Here’s a closer look at these changes, with a trick to get one-tap access to the Photos picker.
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• Everything Amazon Just Announced: Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, Fire TV Soundbar and More - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:49
  
  Starring Alexa intelligence everywhere.
  
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• Amazon Adds Alexa Emergency Assist to Echo Devices - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:32
  
  Access emergency services without your phone through your Alexa device -- but not for free.
  
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• How to Actually See the September Equinox This Weekend - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:31
  
  It's an important annual milestone: autumn equinox north of the equator and spring equinox to the south.
  
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• How to turn on double tap-like gesture control on almost any Apple Watch

  20-09-2023 18:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the main new features of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is something called “double tap” which lets users control the wearable by pinching their thumb and pointer finger. While the full functionality and new UI of the feature are indeed limited to the newest hardware, anyone with Apple Watch Series 3 and later can turn on double tap-like gestures to get the feature working for many of the same use cases right now, here’s how.more…
  
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• Amazon's Newest Outdoor Blink Cameras Promise Better Battery Life and Range - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:27
  
  The online megaretailer announced some new additions to the lineup of battery-powered Blink outdoor cameras, as well as a new Stick-Up Cam from Ring.
  
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• WhatsApp is coming to the iPad at last

  20-09-2023 18:26 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In response to years of feverish demand, WhatsApp is finally rolling out on the iPad. In its early years the popular messaging app was available only on iPhone and Android, and although a web version later enabled users to access their messages on a Mac or PC, the developers steadfastly refused to release a iPad version of the app. Until now.Earlier this week WABetaInfo reported on the beta release of WhatsApp version 23.19.1.71 through TestFlight. This version is the first to be compat
  
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• Amazon's Fire TV Soundbar Takes on Roku Wireless Speakers - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:26
  
  The $120 soundbar promises to sync automatically with your Fire TV stick.
  
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• Wired reviews Apple Watch Ultra 2: ‘Shockingly bright display’

  20-09-2023 18:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Watch Ultra 2, the most rugged and capable Apple Watch, pushes the limits again. Featuring the all-new S9 SiP, a magical new way to use your watch without touching the screen, and the brightest Apple display ever. Wired’s review says its display is “shockingly bright” and gives the new Watch a score of 8/10, recommended.
  A new advanced display architecture pushes the maximum brightness of Apple Watch Ultra 2 to 3000 nits for greater readability in harsh sunlight.
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• Amazon Updates Fire TV Sticks With New 4K and 4K Max Versions - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:16
  
  Amazon's streaming sticks are getting faster.
  
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• Amazon Introduces New Echo Show 8 With Adaptive Home Screen - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:16
  
  The smart display gets a refreshed look, faster Alexa, adaptive home screen and spatial audio.
  
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• iPhone 15 launch in France may be impacted by retail worker strike

  20-09-2023 18:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  September has been an odd month for Apple in France. First there’s the whole iPhone 12 radiation kerfuffle. Now it appears that Apple Store employees in France will strike for the first 48 hours of the iPhone 15 launch.more…
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra now a better value at $700, first FineWoven MagSafe Wallet deals at $56, more

  20-09-2023 18:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Don’t need the new Ultra 2? A discount on last year’s Apple Watch Ultra at $700 makes for a far better value to headline all of today’s best deals. It’s joined by the first discounts on Apple’s all-new FineWoven MagSafe Wallet at $56, as well as a chance to save on HomePod 2 at $285. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Amazon Upgrades Alexa With More Natural Conversation Powered by AI - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:03
  
  Amazon calls this AI-enhanced Alexa feature Let's Chat.
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Real Madrid vs. Union Berlin From Anywhere - CNET

  20-09-2023 18:00
  
  The Spanish giants look to maintain their superb domestic form as they kick off another European campaign.
  
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• Amazon's New Echo Frames Glasses Have Better Audio and Battery Life - CNET

  20-09-2023 17:59
  
  Amazon's still in the smart glasses game. The $269 (and up) glasses boast better audio and battery life.
  
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• Here’s everything Amazon revealed at its September hardware event: Echo Show 8, eero Max 7, Fire TV Soundbar, more

  20-09-2023 17:23 via 9to5toys.com
  Amazon today is returning to the physical stage for its annual fall hardware event. As the company tends to do every September, we’ll be seeing a batch of new devices across the likes of the Echo lineup, Fire TV catalog, and its arsenal of Ring security devices – maybe even the reveal of a superpowered Alexa running on more advanced AI.
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• iPhone 15 and Android phones will be able to charge each other thanks to USB-C [Video]

  20-09-2023 17:05 via 9to5google.com
  
  Android smartphones have enjoyed the ability for years now to use a USB-C cable to charge other devices using the battery on their own phone, something that’s handy in a pinch. And, thanks to the iPhone 15 series finally adopting USB-C, Android phones and iPhones will finally be able to share their power with one another.more…
  
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• Halide creators can turn iPad into an HDMI monitor for cameras and consoles with Orion

  20-09-2023 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Lux, which makes the Halide Camera app, has unlocked a whole new vibe with their new HDMI monitor software for iPad.
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• Do You Really Need a Bed Frame for Your Mattress? CNET's Sleep Expert Says Yes - CNET

  20-09-2023 17:00
  
  Here's the lowdown on what could happen if you don't use a bed frame to support your mattress.
  
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• Google Maps lost 60% of its mobile traffic when Apple Maps became iPhone’s default

  20-09-2023 16:52 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Maps became iPhone’s default in 2012. By 2014, Google Maps had lost at least 60% of its mobile traffic a court case reveals.
  With iOS 17, Apple Maps introduced offline maps, so users can easily select an area on their device and download it with just a tap. While offline, users are able to access turn-by-turn navigation and see their estimated time of arrival, seen here on a route to Yosemite National Park.
  Bloomberg News:Two years after Apple Inc. dropped Google Maps as its default
  
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