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Friday 18 September 2020

The 15 best TV shows to binge-watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.

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PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Full comparison video - CNET

Do you have a next-generation gaming strategy? Sony and Microsoft have both shown their hands, so Jeff Bakalar takes a look at the Xbox Series S, Series X and PlayStation 5 -- and even weighs going with a PC -- to give you everything you need to know before jumping into the next generation of console gaming.

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PlayStation Store sale: 6 discounted PS4 games to buy now - CNET

Sony has two big sales on its PlayStation Store right now -- Under $20, and Double Discounts for PlayStation Plus members.

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Pixelmator Pro for the Mac adds AppleScript automation support

Pixelmator Pro is really making itself at home on the Mac.

What you need to know

  • Pixelmator Pro has announced support for AppleScript on the Mac.
  • The new support will enable the app to run tons of automation scripts.
  • The update is available for users today.

Pixelmator Pro is out with a major update that adds support for AppleScript on the Mac, enabling all kinds of automation for the app.

As detailed by Pixelmator, the new support for Applescript will enable features like the following:

• Over 60 application-specific commands together with all the standard AppleScript terms. • Automation-specific commands like 'detect face', 'detect QR code' and 'replace text' for creating powerful and versatile scripts. • Full support for scripting ML actions powered by Core ML (like ML Super Resolution, ML Enhance, ML Denoise, and more)

Andrius Gailiunas from the Pixelmator team says that the company worked with Sal Soghoian, who was the Product Manager of AppleScript at Apple, in order to bring automation with Pixelmator Pro to life.

"For this update, we also worked together with Sal Soghoian, the legendary user automation guru, who served for over 20 years as the Product Manager of Automation Technologies, including AppleScript and Automator, among others. He really helped us with our scripting dictionary and guided us in our quest to make AS support as powerful and full-featured as possible!"

Soghoian says that the addition of AppleScript support for the Pixelmator Pro app on the Mac is a "game-changer."

"AppleScript support in Pixelmator Pro is a game-changer, making this amazing app an essential component of everyone's workflows. Whether you run scripts or write them, the depth and scope of the AppleScript automation in Pixelmator Pro makes magic happen. Kudos to the Pixelmator Team for their commitment and service to the Mac community."

For those who want to get started and build automation into Pixelmator Pro, the Pixelmator team has but together a deatiled tutorial. The update is available to Mac users today and, for those who are still considering purchasing Pixelmator Pro, the app is currently 30% off its usual price on the Mac App Store.



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Olympic Broadcasting Service aims to set sport streaming benchmark with Alibaba

Hosted on the Alibaba cloud, the broadcasting service is hoping to deliver a 'groundbreaking' sports viewing experience.

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Nvidia’s RTX Voice app was great, and its Broadcast successor is now available

Earlier this year, Nvidia released RTX Voice, a beta software to process audio and suppress almost all background noise, and it worked amazingly well. My colleague Jon Porter made the sound of his clacking mechanical keyboard completely disappear. Today, Nvidia has released a successor app called Broadcast, and it’s available to download now.

Nvidia Broadcast is a follow-up to the RTX Voice beta and introduces two new AI-powered features: Virtual Background and Auto Frame. Nvidia says that the noise removal feature also now has a reduced performance cost and supports triple the number of noise profiles.

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Best dishwasher features for 2020 - CNET

Modern dishwashers pack lots of cool tricks inside ordinary exteriors. These sometimes subtle features are worth an upgrade.

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The best smart plugs of 2020 for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri - CNET

Smartening dumb devices is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items in your home with any voice assistant.

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Working out at home? These are the best total gyms for home use for September 2020

If you are planning on getting into shape and need some new home gym equipment, we have you covered.

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Learn how to find every Secret Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine

Find all the secret Shines of Super Mario Sunshine.

It's no secret that Super Mario Sunshine is included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch. In this classic 3D Mario adventure, Mario must clean up Isle Delfino and restore it to its former glory by collecting Shine Sprites. Hidden throughout the game's seven courses there are 15 secret Shine Sprites — and there are two in every level.

To help you find them all, we've broken down a list of where and how to find every hidden Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine.

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Secret Shines in Super Mario Sunshine

Bianco Hills Secret Shines

The Hill Side Cave's Red Coins

Start episode 8 and go back to the cave that led you to the secret stage before. This time, you'll be able to keep FLUDD. Instead, you'll be tasked with collecting eight Red Coins before the time runs out.

  1. On the second moving platform at the start.
  2. On the bottom right corner when you get to the moving orange blocks.
  3. On the top right corner when you get to the moving orange blocks.
  4. On the bottom left corner when you get to the moving orange blocks.
  5. On the top left corner when you get to the moving orange blocks.
  6. On the spinning star to the right of the blocks that are circling the platform. Use FLUDD to get over.
  7. On the star right next to the 6th coin.
  8. On the spinning star to the left of the blocks that are circling the platform. Use FLUDD to make the jump.

The new Shine will appear right in front of the old one.

The Dirty Lake's Red Coins

Head back to episode 6 and towards the back of the Dirty Lake. Back in the secret stage, you'll need to ground pound the red switch and collect the eight Red Coins in 1:30 to get another Shine.

  1. The first Red Coin is floating in between the flipping platforms.
  2. The second Red Coin is on the spinning star.
  3. Another Red Coin is in between the two red triangles.
  4. Ride the rotating cube and you'll run into the next Red Coin.
  5. Keep riding and the fifth Red Coin will make an appearance.
  6. Red Coin 6 is waiting in the top left corner. Jump on the blue panel to get it.
  7. Head to the middle and grab the seventh Red Coin.
  8. The final Red Coin is in the bottom right corner, opposite of Coin 6.

Head over and collect your prize.

Ricco Harbor Secret Shines

Blooper Speed Run

Replay episode 2 and if you can get a better time than 40 seconds in the Blooper race, you'll earn another Shine.

Red Coins of Ricco Harbor

Head back to episode 4 and head to the top of the tower at Ricco Harbor. When you reenter the secret stage, ground-pound the red switch and start the time.

  1. The first Red Coin is on the second rotating wooden block.
  2. The next Red Coin is hovering above the fourth rotating wooden block.
  3. Wall jump between the gray walls to collect Red Coin 3.
  4. Wall jump between the gray walls to collect Red Coin 4.
  5. Red Coin 5 is float about the second rotating cog.
  6. Red Coin 6 is floating above the second tilted wooden block.
  7. Continue hopping along the wooden blocks to get Red Coin 7.
  8. The final Red Coin is on the second to last wooden block.

The Shine is all yours.

Gelato Beach Secret Shines

Dune Bud Sand Castle Red Coins

Replay episode 1 and enter the sand castle that leads to the secret stage. Run through the first row of sand blocks and trigger the red switch. You have one minute to grab all of the Red Coins.

  1. The first Red Coin appears on the next row of sand blocks.
  2. The next is up ahead on the orange block.
  3. The third Red Coin is at the end of the sand block path.
  4. Red Coin 4 is on the lower left-hand corner on the orange blocks.
  5. Red Coin 5 is on the lower right-hand corner on the orange blocks.
  6. Red Coin 6 is right in the middle, hovering above set of orange blocks.
  7. Climb up and to the orange block on the right for Red Coin 7.
  8. On the opposite end, you'll find Red Coin 8.

After that, the Shine is yours.

Dune Bud Secret

Replay episode 8 and head over to the reflective panels. Find the sprout in between the panels and spray it with water, which will create a staircase leading down. Spray the wall at the bottom to reveal a Shine.

Pinna Park Secret Shines

The Beach Cannon's Red Coins

Head back to episode 2 and back into Monty Mole's cannon. Once inside, stomp on the red switch on the Yoshi block. You have a minute to collect all eight Red Coins.

  1. The first Red Coin is immediately to the left.
  2. Red Coin 2 is toward the center nearby.
  3. The third Red Coin is at the lower right-hand corner.
  4. Red Coin 4 is in the center towards the top.
  5. Red Coin 5 is at the top right corner.
  6. Red Coin 6 is at the top left corner.
  7. The seventh Red Coin is at the top of the next level after you bounce up the trampoline pads.
  8. The final coin is right down the path of disappearing red blocks.

With that, the secret Shine is all yours.

The Yoshi-Go-Round's Red Coins

Replay episode 5, and reenter the secret stage using a orange Yoshi. Once inside, jump pass the rotating blocks and ground pound the red switch. This time you have two minutes to collect all of the Red Coins.

  1. Red Coin 1 is on the left side underneath the dark green arch.
  2. The second Red Coin is right next to it under the blue arch.
  3. Wall jump between the orange blocks in the next section to get Red Coin 3.
  4. Red Coin 4 is right above Red Coin 3.
  5. The fifth Red Coin is on the brown block at the top.
  6. From here, you'll be able to see Red Coin 6 underneath an orange block.
  7. Red Coin 7 is right across from it.
  8. The final Red Coin is hovering in the corner. Jump on the orange block and ride it up to collect it.

Be careful not to fall as you run over to collect the secret Shine.

Sirena Beach Secret Shines

The Hotel Lobby's Red Coins

Go back to Episode 2 and re-enter the secret stage. Head through the first part as you normally would. Once you break past the brown blocks, you'll find the red switch. Ground-pound it and start the timer. You'll have 1:30 to collect all of the Red Coins

  1. The first Red Coin is at the start.
  2. The next Red Coin is just ahead.
  3. The third Red Coin is floating about the next set of sand blocks.
  4. The fourth Red Coin is floating about the watermelon block.
  5. Red Coin 5 is underneath the ice cube blocks near the back of the block structure you're standing on. Jump down, using FLUDD to make sure you don't miss it.
  6. The sixth Red Coin is floating above the sand structure as soon as you jump off of the wooden cog.
  7. Red Coin 7 is to the right on the bottom row.
  8. The final coin is on the opposite side.

The Red Coins of Casino Delfino

Return to episode 4 and head back into the casino. Play the games and get access to the secret stage again. Time is short on this run — you'll only have one minute to collect all of the Red Coins once you press the red switch.

  1. The first Red Coin is in between the two moving cubes.
  2. The next Red Coin is floating over the moving block. Ride the block and jump up to grab it.
  3. Red Coin 3 is in between the moving cubes in the next area.
  4. The fourth Red Coin is floating over the rotating cube
  5. Red Coin 5 is floating above the moving wooden pegs.
  6. Red Coin 6 is on the following peg.
  7. Red Coin 7 is on the next peg.
  8. The final coin is floating above the rotating wooden block.

Noki Bay Secret Shines

The Shell's Red Coins

Revisit episode 6 and reenter the special stage through the shell. Make it pass the first few obstacles and smash the red switch to start the timer.

  1. The first Red Coin is floating near the switch.
  2. The next Red Coin in between the two moving platforms.
  3. The third coin is floating near the pole you climb to get to the next level. Jump from the wall or wall jump to collect it.
  4. Red Coin 4 is on top of the red ramp.
  5. Red Coin 5 is in between two nails, right next to the green glass.
  6. The next coin is floating on the next level.
  7. Red Coin 7 is floating right before the spinning wooden block.
  8. The final coin is on the opposite end of the wooden block.

Gold Bird of Noki Bay

Enter any episode after episode 5 that has clean water to get this Shine (anything after Episo). From the start, head to the area where the grandpa Noki told you about the ancient king's treasure. Head to a green arch and wall jump between the walls. You'll jump into a secret path. Follow the path to another opening. When you jump into the new opening, you'll be shot up to the top of the cliff, with nothing but a tree and a gold bird. Spray the bird to get the shine.

Pianta Village Secret Shines

Red Coins of the Village Underside

Head back to episode 5 and enlist Yoshi's help again to get back into the secret stage. Once in the stage, hit the red switch and start the timer.

  1. The first Chuckster will throw you through the first Red Coin.
  2. The next Chuckster will be kind enough to toss you to the next Red Coin.
  3. Red Coin 3 is on the next platform.
  4. Red Coin 4 is right next to it.
  5. Turn around and hover to the rope behind the platform. Grab the Red Coin in the middle.
  6. Red Coin 6 is between the flaming Pianta.
  7. Use the Chuckster to get back to the main course and jump across to nab Red Coin 7.
  8. Jump up one more level and grab the final coin.

And with that, the Shine is yours.

Brighter than the Sun

Replay episode 8 and head to the giant palm tree in the back of the village (the one you ran to when you raced II Piantisimo). Use FLUDD to hop onto the giant palm tree leaf and towards the tower with the emblem of the sun on it. You'll know it because a Red Coin is sitting on top of it.

Stand on the emblem and aim FLUDD at the sun. Spray it down and the Shine is yours.

All secret Shine Sprites in Super Mario Sunshine

Now that you know where all of the secret Shine to acquire every Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine, you're one step closer to finding all 120 Shines. If you want help with Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy, we have guides for those games as well.

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US sanctions Iranian government front company hiding major hacking operations

US says the Iranian government used the "Rana Intelligence Computing Company" as a front for the APT39 hacking group.

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PSA: Walmart is trying PS5 preorders again at 6PM PT / 9PM ET right here

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The PS5 pre-order situation has so far been a bit of a mess, but you might just have your next shot to snag a console very soon — Walmart will be offering PS5 pre-orders at 6PM PT / 9PM ET tonight, September 17th. If you want the $499.99 version that comes with a disc drive, click here. If you want the $399.99 Digital Edition, click here.

You should be prepared to act extremely quickly, as PS5 preorders at many retailers seem to have sold out within minutes of going live. If possible, be logged in and make sure your payment info and address are up to date in Walmart’s systems, as the seconds spent typing those in once preorders are live could make the difference between you securing your preorder or not. It’s not unusual for a console to...

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Disney Plus October 2020: Every new movie and TV show coming this month - CNET

Season 2 of The Mandalorian kicks off in October!

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Best dishwasher features for 2020 - CNET

Modern dishwashers pack lots of cool tricks inside ordinary exteriors. These sometimes subtle features are worth an upgrade.

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The best smart plugs of 2020 for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri - CNET

Smartening dumb devices is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items in your home with any voice assistant.

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Upgrading to iOS 14 or iPadOS 14? Good, but do this first - CNET

Apple just released the latest operating systems for your iPhone and iPad, but before you install them, get your devices ready.

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2020 Halloween full moon: This year's spooky spectacle brings a rare twist - CNET

For the first time since World War II, people in all parts of the globe will be able to see the Oct. 31 display.

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Who counts as an adult? The IRS' definition for stimulus checks - CNET

Millions of young Americans were excluded from receiving stimulus money when the first bill was passed earlier this year. But if a second payment is approved, the rules might change. Here's what you need to know about age and eligibility.

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iOS 14.2: Apple releases developer beta one day after iOS 14 release

Apple has already released iOS 14.2 to developers, making it available just one day after the public release of iOS 14. In addition to iOS and iPadOS 14.2, Apple made developer versions of tvOS 14.2 and watchOS 7.1 available. 

What happened to 14.1? Your guess is as good as ours! Perhaps that version is being installed on iPhone 12s as they leave the factory, identical to iOS 14 save for support for the new hardware, with Apple aiming to bring iOS 14.2 to market so it's ready to download when those phones hit the stores. Perhaps we'll also see an iOS 14.1 beta release, oddly begun after the iOS 14.2 beta. If we ever figure it out, we'll let you know.

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How does DoorDash work?

Interested in using DoorDash for meal delivery or becoming a Dasher yourself to earn extra cash? Here's how DoorDash works and every feature you should know.

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The best M13 Warzone setup in Call of Duty: Warzone

The M13 isn't as popular as Warzone's M4A1, but it still packs a punch. With our best M13 Warzone setup, you can tweak the gun for nearly any encounter.

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Walmart+ vs. Amazon Prime: What’s the difference?

Both Amazon and Walmart offer shopping memberships that provide benefits to subscribers, but what does each service offer and which is better? We take a look.

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If your Apple TV won't update to tvOS 14 here's how to troubleshoot it

If you've tried everything, but your Apple TV won't update to tvOS 14, here are four tried and true fixes.

You can officially install the latest Apple TV update, and if you don't know everything you need to know about tvOS 14 you're in for a real treat. If your Apple TV won't update to tvOS 14 automatically, you can do so manually, but there may be some complications. If the install times out, fails to verify, won't download, won't complete, or won't reboot, here's what you can try.

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How to force quit the Settings app

If the Settings app won't find tvOS and your Apple TV won't update even start the update, you can try force-quitting it. Just press and hold the Menu button on your Siri remote. Easy as pie.

How to restart the Apple TV

If you're still having trouble, you can force restart the Apple TV itself:

  1. Launch Settings.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Restart.

Or simply hold down the Menu and Home button until the Apple TV resets.

How to fix a bricked Apple TV

If your Apple TV is completely unresponsive, you can try restarting your Apple TV using your Siri Remote. Press and hold the Home Button (the one that looks like a TV) and the Menu Button at the same time for about 6 seconds. Let go when the status light on your Apple TV starts flashing.

How to restore your Apple TV HD

If your Apple TV HD won't update, you can plug it into your Mac using a USB-C cable and restore it from Finder.

Note: On macOS Mojave and older, your device appears in iTunes. All of the steps are the same.

  1. Plug your Apple TV into your computer using a USB-C cable.
  2. Open Finder.
  3. Select the Apple TV from the Devices menu, then click Restore Apple TV.

How to reset your Apple TV back to factory settings

The Apple TV 4K does not have a USB-C port, and so doesn't easily connect to your computer for a Finder Restore. If you call Apple support for help, it's likely that you'll be asked to send in your Apple TV. However, some users have had success by power cycling their Apple TV five or six times in a row by unplugging the Apple TV, waiting a minute, and then plugging back in the Apple TV.

This should send the Apple TV 4K into factory reset mode, which will erase all of your settings but should unfreeze your Apple TV.

Still can't get your Apple TV to work?

It may be time to book a Genius appointment at a nearby Apple Store. You may be asked for your Apple TV's serial number; you can find it by checking one of three sources:

  • If your Apple TV boots, you can go to Settings > General > About (or Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth > Remote for your Siri Remote's serial number).
  • Can't get any signal from your Apple TV? Turn it over; the serial number is located on the bottom of the device, below the FCC symbols and information.

If you're on the developer beta, and the Apple Store knows it, they may redirect you to developer support. If you failed to install the public beta, though, or they just take pity on you, they may help you anyway.

Of course, it may just be time to invest in something new so you have the best Apple TV for today's advanced technology.

Any questions or troubleshooting worries?

Run into a problem with the new Apple TV beta you can't fix? Let us know in the comments!

Updated Sept 2020: Updated for tvOS 14.



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