Target to double stores with Apple 'shop in shop' by Christmas

Added 10-19-21 10:11:01am EST - “The Target chain has announced that it is adding Apple "experiences" to 19 more stores, in an expansion following "incredible" response.” - Appleinsider.com

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• Muji's stores are hard to come by in the US - fortunately, you can shop the Japanese retailer's home goods on Amazon
• Apple Watch Series 7 already on sale, shop exclusive early Black Friday pricing
• Shop markdowns on essentials for your closet, home and more at Macy's
• WhatsApp users can now shop for items by category using 'Collections'

Netflix says 142 million households watched Korean series 'Squid Game'

Added 10-20-21 03:09:01am EST - “Squid Game was watched by around 142 million households worldwide..” - Engadget.com

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• 'Squid Game' documents may show how Netflix rates the success of its content
• Netflix's 'Squid Game' receives warning from parents council for being 'incredibly violent'
• Netflix Hit "Squid Game" Shines Spotlight on China's Organ Harvesting Racket
• Netflix isn't available in China but that hasn't stopped businesses there from cashing in on the 'Squid Game' frenzy with merch

Activision Blizzard says over 20 employees have 'exited' following harassment cases

Added 10-20-21 08:09:01am EST - “Activision Blizzard has fired more than 20 employees as part of its efforts to change its company culture..” - Engadget.com

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• Attorney conflict could benefit Activision Blizzard in harassment suit
• Apple earns more from gaming than Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Activision combined
• Activision claims Call of Duty's new anti-cheat system won't look at your files
• Sanders Refused to Condemn Harassment of Sinema

From Tensor to Live HDR+ Video, Google's Pixel 6 Pro is going & taking after the iPhone 13 Pro

Added 10-19-21 05:31:02pm EST - “Compared to previous generations, Google is going after Apple (and Samsung) much more aggressively with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro...” - 9to5mac.com

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• Google launches Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro with Tensor processor
• Compared: Google Pixel 6 Pro versus Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
• Google launching new Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro smartphones on Oct. 19
• Watch Google's Pixel 6 event with us here at 1PM ET

Compared: Google Pixel 6 Pro versus Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Added 10-19-21 05:11:02pm EST - “Google has launched a new lineup of high-end Pixel devices equipped with chips of its own design. Here's how the highest tier model, the Pixel 6 Pro, stacks up against Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max.” - Appleinsider.com

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• From Tensor to Live HDR+ Video, Google's Pixel 6 Pro is going & taking after the iPhone 13 Pro
• Google launches Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro with Tensor processor
• 'Pixel Pass' might be Google's answer to the Apple One bundle
• Google launching new Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro smartphones on Oct. 19

Instagram now lets everyone post from the desktop and more

Added 10-19-21 12:31:02pm EST - “Instagram today announced that it's rolling out the ability for people to post photos and videos using its desktop web browser.” - 9to5mac.com

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• Instagram Now Allows Users to Post From Desktop
• Britney Spears Drags Entire Family To Hell And Back In Instagram Post
• Instagram isn't just hurting teenage girls - I'm an adult that deleted Instagram. Here's what I learned from my digital detox.
• Linux is now ‘usable as a basic desktop' for M1 Macs

Report says MacBook Pro USB-C ports don't support fast charging

Added 10-20-21 07:31:03am EST - “A report today apparently answers an open question about MacBook Pro USB-C ports: whether or not they support the new USB PD 3.1 EPR ...” - 9to5mac.com

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• Fast charging on the 16-inch MacBook Pro is limited to MagSafe
• Here's everything you need to know about Apple Watch Series 7 fast charging
• Apple Watch Series 7 tidbits: size and weight, fast charging, more
• Apple Watch Series 7 Fast Charging Requires 5W or Greater USB-C PD Adapter

Alienware celebrates its 25th birthday with a redesigned flagship gaming desktop

Added 10-15-21 12:09:02am EST - “The latest Aurora is designed for more efficient airflow..” - Engadget.com

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• Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 97th birthday
• Madison LeCroy poses in black bikini as she celebrates 31st birthday in Miami
• iPhone 13 Pro Max: 5 thoughts after 3 weeks with Apple's new flagship
• Instagram now lets everyone post from the desktop and more

The Good Life review: A messy RPG as unique as it is ridiculous

Added 10-17-21 10:10:03pm EST - “Dogs and cats and sheep, oh my!” - Arstechnica.com

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• Ben Affleck says he's 'really happy' as Jennifer Lopez relationship gets serious: 'Life is good'
• Good Samaritan: One Woman's Act of Kindness Turns Homeless Man's Life Around
• MyPillow Ads Are Back on Fox News After a Messy Break-Up
• Gabby Petito Homicide Could Become Messy Depending on Where She was Killed

AMD Radeon RX 6600 review: The opposite of future-proof

Added 10-18-21 08:09:02am EST - “AMD's Radeon RX 6600 is its cheapest RDNA 2 GPU yet, but it's unclear who actually needs it..” - Engadget.com

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• RX 6600 GPU review: Not likely to jolt AMD's paltry Steam survey numbers
• Sonnet unveils new eGPU bundles featuring AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
• A Story Of Courage Vs The Opposite. | Winners & Losers in Today's Green Room
• Less than a third of a New Mexico university's students submitted proof of vaccination