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☆ ATP roundup: Maxime Cressy sweeps Sebastian Korda in Tel Aviv
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 29 - Fourth-seeded Maxime Cressy racked up 14 aces while posting a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Sebastian Korda in a battle of Americans in the second round of the Tel Aviv Watergen Open in Israel. Second-seeded Croatian Marin Cilic had 15 aces while recording a 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-4 win over Austrian wild card Dominic Thiem. In another match of note, Constant Lestienne notched a 7-6 (2), 6-4 win over No. Shapovalov will next face Moldova's Radu Albot, who posted a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) victory over American Steve Johnson. Japan's Taro Daniel beat Ecuador's Emilio Gomez 6-4, 6-4.

David Limp, senior vice president of devices at Amazon, in 2016. Amazon just wrapped up its fall hardware event where it announced a bunch of new gadgets. The event comes ahead of the busy holiday shopping season and ahead of the company's second Prime Day, known as the Prime Early Access Sale, which will take place on Oct. 11 and 12. Here are the biggest announcements:Check out the full coverage below.

☆ Apple's new AirPods Pro are worth the $249 even if you already own the older version
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Sofia PittTransparency mode is actually transparentWhen you're using your AirPods Pro and you're not in noise cancellation mode, you're in what Apple calls transparency mode. There's a built-in speaker in the new AirPods Pro that plays a sound so you can locate your lost AirPods. Audio quality is superiorThe new AirPods Pro have superior audio for a few reasons. I don't have a single bad thing to say about the new AirPods Pro. When I was too lazy to dig through my bag and get my new AirPods Pro, I listened to an audiobook with the older AirPods.

☆ Amazon introduces new Fire tablets starting at $99
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Amazon announced the latest versions of its Fire 8 tablets Wednesday. The four new models include the Fire HD 8 at $99, the Fire HD 8 Plus at $120, the Fire HD 8 Kids and the Fire HD 8 Kids for $150. The Fire tablets are a cheaper alternative to Apple's iPads. All four tablets will be available for preorder Wednesday and will begin shipping next month. The new generation of Fire 8 tablets are thinner, lighter and faster than the previous versions, according to Amazon.

☆ Apple Watch Ultra is worth $799 for serious athletes, but an unnecessary splurge for the rest of us
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Apple Watch Ultra. Apple Watch Ultra box. Apple Watch Ultra unboxed. Apple Watch Ultra Sofia Pitt | CNBCWhile I've been testing it over the last week, I have received many comments. Apple Watch Ultra underneath.

☆ Prado lists artworks seized during Spanish Civil War, eyes restitution
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MADRID, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Spain's Prado Museum on Tuesday published a list of 25 artworks seized during the 1936-39 civil war and under Francisco Franco's dictatorship, and announced a research project that could lead to the works being returned to their legitimate owners. Among the works are paintings by 17th century Flemish artist Jan Brueghel the Younger and Spanish impressionist Joaquin Sorolla, according to the list. The findings of the research, to be led by senior professor and expert on cultural heritage and the Civil War Arturo Colorado, are expected by early 2023. More than half a million people died during the Spanish Civil War and an estimated 150,000 were killed later in repression by Franco's 1939-75 dictatorship, historians estimate. One of the capital's most famous landmarks, the Prado contains over 7,000 of the world's finest paintings and other works of art.

☆ Apple will fix iPhone 14 bug that caused some cameras to shake with a buzzing noise
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple Watch 8 products, and new AirPods Pro at an event in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 7, 2022. Apple just released its high-end iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max last week and some complaints are coming in about a bizarre camera flaw. "We're aware of the issue and a fix will be released next week," an Apple spokesperson told CNBC. One YouTuber, Luke Miani, uploaded a video to Twitter showing how his iPhone 14 Pro Max camera vibrates when using Snapchat, causing his photo to be blurry. You can also hear the phone's camera making a loud buzzing sound in Miani's video.

☆ Ex-King Juan Carlos' attendance at queen's funeral draws scorn from Spanish left
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Angus Macswan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

- Leaders from around the world will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. But Juan Carlos, who was related to the late Queen Elizabeth, received a private invitation to attend, a British government source confirmed. On Sunday, Juan Carlos, 84, and his estranged wife Queen Sofia were photographed at a reception in Buckingham Palace in London. A Spanish government source told Reuters that the Spanish Royal Household had led arrangements for Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Juan Carlos and Queen Elizabeth were related as both were great-great-grandchildren of Britain's Queen Victoria.

☆ Which world leaders are attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-17 | by ( Hyder Abbasi | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON — Leaders and heads of state from across the globe are coming together in central London to attend the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. The queen, who has been lying in state at the Palace of Westminster to allow members of the public to pay their respects. Her coffin is set to be moved to the abbey for the state funeral service, which is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. A police official declined to detail how the leaders would travel to Westminster Abbey on Monday, citing security reasons. Pope Francis has said he will not be present at the funeral service and will instead send a senior representative from the Vatican.

Witnessing Arab women flourish on the small screen, showcasing their talents and breaking through the presumption that they are oppressed is widely significant. That is not to say Arab women live in a utopia in the Middle East. The implication is that these Arab women have no depth to their character other than their attire. Just as common are images of Arab women living as concubines in harems waiting to please men. But the achievements of the past week should help to break down the stereotypes surrounding Arab women and inspire them to dream big.

☆ Inside the growing business behind TikTok song remixes, which are transforming the way music is discovered on the app
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

TikTok users are increasingly finding new music through song remixes and mashups. In the middle of August, music artist Sam Smith's somber 2014 ballad "I'm Not The Only One" reentered Spotify's top 200 chart nearly a decade after its release. Marketers embrace TikTok remixes and mashupsAs with any social-media trend, music marketers are adjusting their strategies to stay in tune with TikTok's audience. TikTok music talent can earn anywhere from $500 to $5,000 to produce a remixed version of a track, according to Cloherty. Outside of monetary compensation, having a track go viral can help TikTok talent grow their audience off the app.

☆ Renter activists crashed a DC landlords conference to protest 'corrupt greed' and rising rents
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

More than 100 protestors gathered at the National Multifamily Housing Council's annual fall conference. On Tuesday, more than 100 tenant activists ambushed a national gathering of corporate landlords to demand that "lawmakers stop opposing tenant protections at the behest of real estate groups and developers." Chanting "down with corrupt greed" and "no more rent increases" activists stormed the hotel's halls, interrupting conference sessions to air their grievances with the nation's top multifamily developers. In the capital city of each of these states, rents have climbed by 13% and 4% year over year, respectively. "Without rent control, whether it's national, state or local, we're prioritizing profits at the expense of renters," she said.

☆ Apple Watch review: Series 8 isn't worth an upgrade. The SE is the best value
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Sofia PittI've been testing the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE second generation ahead of their release Friday. The second-generation Apple Watch SE comes only in aluminum in either 44mm or 40mm, and it doesn't have the always-on display. Apple Watch SE. Apple Watch Series 8. Apple Watch SE.

☆ Top Widgets app lets you add little squares of info to iPhone lock screen
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Top Widgets is the second most popular free app in Apple's App Store. Apple's iOS 16 iPhone update, released this week, lets iPhone users add little squares or rectangles of information known as "widgets" to the lock screen. That's helped popularize Chinese app Top Widgets, which rocketed to the second most popular free app in the App Store behind social media app BeReal. Top Widgets lets you personalize your home screen or lock screen with little squares or rectangles of information, like how much storage is left on your phone, pictures, the amount of steps you've taken, custom icons for apps and more. And it makes good use of the new always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max, which still show widgets on the screen even when the phone is idle.

☆ We see strong orders for Apple's new iPhone 14 Pros cutting both ways
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Apple 's (AAPL) strategy of further differentiating its higher-end iPhone Pro offerings from its basic devices is paying off, with stronger-than-expected order demand seen for the new and most expensive iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. All the iPhone 14 models will be available Friday, expect for the iPhone 14 Plus, which won't be out until next month. When talking lead times, a new iPhone in the 14 Pro Max line ordered Wednesday won't be delivered until late October. A better camera, which has always been the case for the Pro models, really jumps up in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14.

☆ Apple iPhone 14 review: Get the Pro model if you're upgrading this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In this article AAPLiPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14. I've been testing the $799 iPhone 14, $999 iPhone 14 Pro, and the $1,099 iPhone 14 Pro Max for the past several days. Delivery wait times for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are already longer than last year's waiting period for the iPhone 13 Pro models. iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14. iPhone 14 Pro: Same phone, smaller screeniPhone 14 Pro.

☆ Apple now lets you edit and unsend iMessages on your iPhone. Here's how to do it
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

You can now edit and delete iMessages on iOS16. You can now edit and delete iMessages you've already sent. You'll have only two minutes to unsend an iMessage and 15 minutes to edit an iMessage. IOS 16 is available for everyone with an iPhone released in 2017 or later. Here's how to edit and delete messages on iOS 16.

☆ Factbox: World leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Jack Hill/Pool via REUTERSRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterLONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place in London on Monday and a host of world leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will attend. Countries that have not been invited include Syria and Venezuela because London does not have normal diplomatic relations with those states. Britain has also not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus or Myanmar after it imposed economic sanctions on those countries. Related ContentFactbox: Plans for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral on MondayFactbox: Comments from crowds in London on Queen ElizabethFactbox: World leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeralFactbox: Order of service for Queen Elizabeth's state funeralWindsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting placeWestminster Abbey - traditional church for royals in life and death(This story was refiled to correct spelling of first name of Belize governor general)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterCompiled by Farouq Suleiman and Kate Holton Editing by Deepa Babington and Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Here's a first look at the new iPhone 14 Pro
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Apple just wrapped up its big iPhone event, where it announced a bunch of new products, including the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, two new iPhone Pro models and more. We quickly ran over to take a peek at the new iPhone 14 Pro to show you what it's like. As you can see above, it looks a lot like last year's model from the back. The big changes are on the screen and inside. There's new satellite connectivity, for example, which allows you to point the phone toward a satellite to send a message or call emergency services where you don't have cellular service.

☆ Apple's new iPhones and Apple Watches put a big focus on safety
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Emergency SOS via satelliteiPhone 14 SOS service AppleEmergency SOS is a new safety service that operates via satellite for iPhone 14 users. Crash DetectionSofia Pitt, CNBCApple also announced a new Crash Detection feature for iPhone 14 and new Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra users. It builds on Apple's fall detection that was already available in Apple Watch models. In the case of an emergency, Crash Detection will auto connect you with emergency services, provide your location and notify your emergency contacts. Extreme Sport Safety FeaturesApple Watch Ultra underwater Apple

☆ Here's a first look at the Apple Watch Ultra
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this article AAPLApple Watch Ultra Sofia Pitt | CNBCApple announced two new watches on Wednesday, including the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple Watch Ultra Sofia Pitt | CNBCApple designed the Ultra to be more rugged so it can withstand the elements better if you take it to the mountains or deep under water. Just look at it on my wrist:Apple Watch Ultra Sofia Pitt | CNBCThe screen has other cool features. Apple Watch Ultra Sofia Pitt | CNBCIt's thicker than other Apple Watches, but includes some new functions like a depth gauge for real-time measurements under water. The Apple Watch Ultra is available to order now and arrives on Sept. 23.

☆ This $30 mouse jiggler makes it look like you're working when you're not
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-02 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mouse mover. One such tool is a mouse mover, or mouse jiggler, that's supposed to keep your screen on. Here's how a mouse jiggler works. How to use a mouse jiggler to keep your computer from going to sleepVaydeer mouse mover. Sofia PittI ordered a $30 Vaydeer Mouse Jiggler off Amazon and tested it out for a day.

☆ There are a bunch of hidden menus on your iPhone. Here’s how to use them
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-26 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

How to perform Quick ActionsMany apps on the iPhone have hidden menus called Quick Actions. Apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone, like the Camera, Mail, Notes, Settings, Messages and Phone apps have these menus. Each Quick Actions menu has functions that make sense for that app. Here's what it looks like:Quick Actions menu for Notes app on iPhone 13 Pro. Here's what the Phone Quick Actions menu looks like:Quick Actions menu for Phone app on iPhone 13 Pro.

☆ Apple will let you repair certain MacBooks yourself beginning Tuesday
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-22 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple is expanding its Self Service Repair program to include some of its laptops, which means you'll be able to do some repairs yourself. Earlier this year, Apple launched the Self Service Repair Program for iPhone 12, iPhone SE and iPhone 13 models. Adding certain MacBooks to the program is part of the company's plan to expand Self Service Repair to all of its products. Apple said the program will expand into other countries, starting in Europe, and will include other MacBook models later this year. Apple's decision to allow customers to repair their own devices comes as the "right to repair" movement has put pressure on U.S. regulators to give consumers more control over their products.

☆ How to quickly scan, sign and send documents with your iPhone
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-15 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

You don't need a bulky machine to scan and sign a document. Instead, you can use your iPhone or iPad to scan a document and, in less than a minute, turn it into a PDF and send it wherever it needs to go. It can take the headache out of filling out forms for a doctor's visit, signing a lease, or sending over a contract. All of this can be done in the Apple Notes app, which comes pre-downloaded on the iPhone and iPad. And using the scan function makes the document look like an actual scan and not just a picture of a piece of paper.

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