Remains of prehistoric flying reptile turn up among shark fossils - CNET

A British paleontologist discovers fragments of a mysterious new species of toothless pterosaur in a surprising place.

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New M1 Macs are a huge shift for Apple video - CNET

The new Intel-free MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini are powered by Apple silicon chips for longer battery life and better performance.

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PS5 release is Nov. 12: Check availability at Amazon, Walmart and more - CNET

It's nearly here. Here's the latest on where to find the PlayStation 5.

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The best board games to give for 2020: Gloomhaven, Marvel United and more - CNET

The hottest thing in gaming right now is classic low-tech tabletop experiences. Here's our line-up of some of the best board games for this year.

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Apple announces new Mac lineup boasting powerful new M1 chip video - CNET

In today's big news, Apple held its "One More Thing" event to announce a new M1 chip for Macs, with a new 13-inch MacBook Air, Mac Mini and 13-inch MacBook Pro going on sale.

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Xbox Series S has been released: Check availability at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

The little brother of the Xbox Series X can be yours for $299 -- if you can find it in stock.

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Four missed opportunities in the new M1-based Macs

Apple’s got new Macs with its first-ever custom designed system-on-chip, the M1. We’re getting three new Macs with the chip—a MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini—all available for order now and shipping soon.

Apple’s claims of performance and efficiency are eye-popping, and if even remotely true could be more than enough reason for Mac fans to be excited about Apple’s switch from Intel processors to its own.

Yet, we can’t help but feel the company’s entering this new era for the Mac just a little too conservatively. Outside of the M1 processor, these Macs are dead ringers for their predecessors. Here are five ways Apple could have easily made these Macs better, but didn’t.

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How to fix an unresponsive iPhone touchscreen

A smartphone's touchscreen is arguably its most important feature, but it may not always work properly. Here's how to fix an unresponsive iPhone touchscreen.

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Amazon Black Friday deals: What to expect in 2020

Everything you need to know about Amazon Black Friday this year.

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Apple glossed right over these 5 revelations about the new Macs

Apple’s November event crammed in a lot of info about its new M1 chips, but a lot was left unsaid. Here are all the hidden details Apple did not talk about.

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Best Black Friday deals 2020: Sales to shop now

Black Friday discounts are here.

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Common video doorbell problems, and how to fix them

Video doorbells are useful multipurpose smart security devices -- when they're working properly. Here are common issues we've seen and what solutions can help.

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Sonos Arc review: A solid soundbar for the Dolby Atmos era

This $799 Sonos midrange option packs sensational sound in a wonderfully sleek design.

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These are the best cheap GPU deals for November 2020

No matter your budget or what sort of PC you're building, we've got the hottest cheap GPU deals right here.

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The best PS5 exclusives

The PS5 is upon us, and with it comes a slew of exclusive games. But which ones are worth playing? In this guide, we'll round up the PS5's best exclusives.

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Best Black Friday Keurig Deals 2020: K-Classic, K-Select, K-Latte

Save big on these fantastic Keurig coffee maker offers, and learn what to look for before making a purchase.

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Windows 10 vs. MacOS vs. Chrome OS

The three major desktop operating systems are Windows, MacOS, and Chrome OS. Which one is right for you? We cover the ups and downs of each so you can decide.

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To build a lifelike robotic hand, we first have to build a better robotic brain

A more brainlike artificial neural network is helping make robot hands smarter than ever. Check this one out in action.

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Putting a new chip in the Mac didn’t hurt the iPad one bit

Apple has finally taken the wraps off of its ARM-based Macs, including a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. But don't forget about the iPad yet.

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Pokémon Go surprises players by launching Pokémon HOME support

Pokémon HOME is finally available for Pokémon Go, but it may not be what you imagined.

What you need to know

• On Tuesday, November 11, 2020, Niantic updated Pokémon Go to support Pokémon HOME.
• The new feature is limited to level 40 Trainers.
• Some Pokémon cannot be transferred and there are limits to how often you can transfer Pokémon.

After months of build up, Pokémon HOME, the cloud storage system for Pokémon games is finally compatible Pokémon Go; however, there are some limitations to the service. For starters, only level 40 Trainers can use Pokémon HOME through Pokémon Go. This may only be a temporary level cap, as Niantic often releases features gradually, allowing the top level players to use new feature before they are eventually released for most, if not all players.

Additionally, there are a handful of Pokémon that cannot be transferred into Pokémon HOME at all. Costumed Pokémon are unable to be transferred at all - so sad for my many, many costumed Pikachu. Spinda, a Pokémon known for having approximately four billion different potential versions in the core games (and only nine in Pokémon Go) also cannot be transferred. According to some data miners, Kyurem Black and Kyurem White cannot be transferred either, but as neither has been introduced in Pokémon Go yet, we cannot confirm this.

Certain Pokémon with multiple formes will change upon being transferred. Castform (Sunny, Rainy, or Snowy), Cherrim (Sunny), Giratina (Origin), and Genesect (Burn, Chill, Douse, or Shock) will revert upon being transferred. Dataminers have also found that Darmanitan (Zen), Meloetta (Pirouette), and Keldeo (Resolute) will also revert formes upon being transferred.

The biggest surprise, however, is the cost. While Pokémon HOME is technically available for free with very limited use, most players using HOME pay for the service. On top of that, most players using HOME are also paying for Nintendo Switch online membership. While using HOME through Pokémon Go is technically free, using the in game transporter requires energy and that energy can be used up very quickly. In fact, a single shiny Legendary or Mythical Pokémon will exhaust all of your energy for the week. Given that the service allows players to transfer as many Pokémon as HOME can hold at any point from the core games, this limit is surprising (and disappointing) many players, especially considering the transfers are one way only.

Still, it is finally here and for some top level players, this will be very exciting news. Let us know what you think in the comments and be sure to check out our best Pokémon Go accessories to help you on your Pokémon journey!

Pokemon Go

• Pokémon Pokédex
• Pokémon Go Events
• Pokémon Go Alolan Forms
• Pokémon Go Shiny Forms
• Pokémon Go Legendaries
• Pokémon Go Best Cheats
• Pokémon Go Tips and Tricks
• Pokémon Go Best Movesets
• How to find and catch Ditto
• How to find and catch Unown

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Apple launches its 2020 holiday gift guide and extended return policy

Get a gift and have longer to return it.

What you need to know

• Apple has announced its 2020 holiday gift guide.
• The guide includes all of Apple's new 2020 lineup.
• The company has also announced an extended return policy.

Reported by 9to5Mac, on the same day that Apple announced the new MacBook Air, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro featuring the company's new M1 processor, it also launched its 2020 holiday gift guide.

The guide, as of today, is available in the United States and a small number of other countries. The guide features a wide range of Apple's product lineup for 2020, including the new iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and the new Apple silicon-based Macs.

According to the report, Apple's language for the gift guide encourages would-be gift buyers to purchase early to ensure that they receive their gifts in time for the holidays. Ship times are understandably something of a concern as Apple works to meet holiday consumer demand during the pandemic.

Apple's tagline this year is "Give something wonderful" and the landing page features a red banner at the top encouraging customers to "Shop early to get all your gifts in time for the holidays." The last bit likely referring to longer shipping times amid the pandemic (especially the closer we get to December).

While the products featured in the holiday gift guide aren't discounted, 9to5Mac notes that Apple does usually offer an Apple Gift Card as a bonus during Black Friday. That has not yet been announced for this year though.

Apple will often do some sort of Black Friday promotion, but it's usually something more along the lines of getting an Apple Gift Card with a purchase rather than an upfront discount.

Those who purchase a product from Apple can now also enjoy an extended holiday return policy. For eligible products that customers receive between November 10, 2020, and December 25, 2020, you can initiate a return for the product until January 8, 2021.

You can check this year's holiday gift guide on the Apple Store website.

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Apple's new M1 chip enables up to 20 hours of battery life for the Mac

The MacBook lineup is about to get stellar battery life.

What you need to know

• Apple held its "One More Thing" event today.
• The company announced its new M1 chip as well as a new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
• The M1 chip is bringing new levels of battery life to each Mac.

At today's "One More Thing" event, Apple announced its new M1 processor for the Mac. The Apple silicon-based chip not only brings new levels of performance to a new MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro but an impressive jump in battery life as well.

The new MacBook Air, powered by the new M1 processor, achieves battery life better than any MacBook Air before it. While the previous Intel-based generation featured 11 hours of web browsing and 12 hours of watching movies, the new MacBook Air featuring the M1 processor reaches battery life of 17 hours when web browsing and 18 hours when watching movies.

Battery life gets even more impressive when looking at the new MacBook Pro. Powered by the M1 processor as well, the new MacBook Pro reaches 17 hours for web browsing and 20 hours when watching movies. The previous generation only reached 10 hours when doing either activity, spelling a 10-hour improvement in battery life. It is, as Apple said, the longest battery life to ever exist on any MacBook.

If you'd rather stick with Intel, for now, there are some great Black Friday deals on Apple's Intel-based lineup of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

The new battery life is achieved by the M1 processor and its new high-efficiency cores. When the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro don't need too much power, each laptop can tap into those cores to preserve battery life. While the Mac will switch to higher performance cores in order to handle more demanding tasks, the presence of the high-efficiency cores will bring the longest battery life we've ever seen to the Mac.

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Lyft CEO says controversial Prop. 22 is a 'model for other states'

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