Apple may move some production to Vietnam to avoid trade tensions

Added 11-26-20 11:09:04am EST - “Apple is reportedly shifting some iPad and MacBook production to Vietnam to reduce the potential damage from a US-China trade war.” - Engadget.com

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9to5Mac Happy Hour 305: macOS Big Sur review, redesigned MacBooks, Apple Black Friday

Added 11-26-20 09:31:02am EST - “This week Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss the latest Ming-Chi Kuo rumors of redesigned MacBooks and Apple Watches, our time spent with macOS Big Sur so far, Apple's plans for Black Friday, and much more. Sponsored by Roborock:?…” - 9to5mac.com

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The 13 Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Season

Added 11-25-20 07:06:03am EST - “This year, everyone is stuck inside even more than before. Here's what you need to watch to pass the time?"and get in the spirit.” - Wired.com

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'Fallout 76' Steel Dawn update arrives a week early

Added 11-25-20 02:09:02am EST - “Fallout 76 has had a weird run of issues going back to the bug during its beta that deleted the game and forced players to reinstall all 76GB. Now the game's Steel Dawn update that was scheduled for release on December 1st is available…” - Engadget.com

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• Dominion's Trump-Hating Executive Eric Coomer Performed a Suspicious Update in Georgia a Week Before Early Voting Started
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SpaceX prepares Starship SN8 prototype for high-altitude test flight

Added 11-24-20 10:09:02pm EST - “SpaceX could perform the first high-altitude test flight of its Starship vehicle next week, according to Elon Musk.” - Engadget.com

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Stop overpaying online with Capital One Shopping's browser extension

Added 11-24-20 07:09:02pm EST - “If you're an avid online shopper, you know the power of a great promo code. After all, why would you buy something at full retail price, when you could own it for a fraction of the cost? Part of the beauty of online shopping is that…” - Engadget.com

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Amazon cuts the price of its Fire HD Tablets in the run-up to Black Friday

Added 11-26-20 01:09:02am EST - “Amazon's super-cheap slates just got super-cheaper.” - Engadget.com

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• Amazon's Fire TV devices hit all-time lows for Black Friday
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AirPods Pro are down to a new low of $169 ahead of Black Friday

Added 11-25-20 07:09:03pm EST - “This might be the AirPods Pro deal to snag for Black Friday this year ?" and we still have a few more days before Black Friday actually arrives. Walmart and Amazon currently have the AirPods Pro for $169, which is a new record low.…” - Engadget.com

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‘AC Valhalla' patch brings a performance mode toggle to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Added 11-25-20 06:09:03pm EST - “Assassin's Creed Valhalla's 1.04 patch comes out tomorrow.” - Engadget.com

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• 'Rainbow Six Siege' has a 4K 120 fps mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X
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CD Projekt Red shows off 'Cyberpunk 2077' next-gen gameplay

Added 11-24-20 05:09:02pm EST - “Play spot the difference between the generations.” - Engadget.com

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