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Amazon customers buying fewer electronics during COVID-19, study suggests

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Could this hint at lower online sales for Apple during Q2?
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Amazon has been busier than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, as shuttered high streets drive people online to do shopping that, well, they were increasingly doing online anyway.

But user spending habits have changed, says a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). Provided its data is accurate, some of those changes could well have an impact on Apple’s business.

How to update your Amazon Echo Buds to avoid overheating

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Get the latest firmware as soon as possible.
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Amazon today instructed Echo Buds owners to urgently update their headphones to avoid a “potential safety risk.” The company says that in rare cases, Echo Buds can overheat while charging.

A new firmware update addresses this problem, and helps ensure that headphone batteries last as long as possible, by making charging more efficient. Here’s how you can install it.

Get a rare discount on Apple’s brilliant Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro

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Magic Keyboard discounts don't come around often.
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Amazon is today offering its biggest discount yet on the brilliant new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. You can enjoy a rare $19.02 off the 12.9-inch model, which is down to just $329.98 for a limited time.

Bag yours before they sell out.

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Brilliant deals on Beats, Bose and Sony headphones for those who don’t like AirPods

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A whole bunch of options to choose from!
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If your ears just don’t get along with AirPods, check out these awesome deals on headphones from Beats, Bose, and Sony instead. You can save up to $119 on some of the hottest models for a limited time only.

There are both in-ear and on-ear options to choose from — as well as wireless speakers, if you prefer.

AirPods 2 + Wireless Charging Case get rare $49 discount

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Grab 'em while you can!
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Amazon is today offering a rare $49.02 discount — the biggest we’ve seen so far — on Apple’s newest AirPods with a Wireless Charging Case. Bag yours for just $149.98 before the price returns to normal.

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Bag AirPods Pro at a brand-new low price

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Claim yours before they're all gone.
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Now is the time to treat yourself to AirPods Pro! Amazon is offering renewed models that look and work as good as new for just $202 — the lowest price we’ve seen so far on Apple’s best wireless buds.

Bag yours before they’re all gone.

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Tim Cook agrees to testify before Congress in antitrust probe

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Apple chief Tim Cook will testify before Congress, and he’ll be joined by the CEOs of Amazon, Facebook and Google.
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The CEOs of four of biggest tech firms will testify in the House of Representatives’s probe into antitrust activities. That includes Apple’s Tim Cook, along with the heads of Amazon, Facebook and Google.

This is part of an ongoing investigation by the House Judiciary Committee into whether the largest tech companies play fair with smaller competitors.

Save $55 on Twelve South’s stunning PowerPic charger for iPhone

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A wireless charging stand that never looks out of place.
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Not every wireless charger is an ugly black box you’ll want to hide away. Check out Twelve South’s stunning PowerPic stand, which cleverly integrates wireless charging technology into a modern photo frame.

Get yours today on Amazon for just $34.99 — a generous $55 off the usual price.

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Get ready for Big Sur with $300 off MacBook Pro, $100 off MacBook Air

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Big discounts on almost all models.
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If your Mac is getting a little long in the tooth and even basic tasks result in long load times, you might want to think about upgrading before the huge macOS Big Sur update rolls out this fall. And it’s a great time to do it!

Amazon is currently offering up to $300 off the newest MacBook Pro models, as well as $100 off the latest MacBook Air. These are limited-time discounts, so enjoy them while you can.

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Amazon acquires self-driving startup that employs former Apple Car workers [Updated]

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Amazon buys self-driving car startup Zoox
More than a dozen Zoox employees worked on the Apple Car project before it was scaled back.
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Amazon is buying Zoox, a self-driving car startup that employs at least 17 people who previously worked on Apple’s Project Titan.

The Information first reported the purchase of Zoox, and Amazon confirmed it Friday in a blog post. The deal could set Amazon back upward of $1 billion.

Save $19 on AirPods Pro and get set for stunning spatial sound

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Or save $39 on renewed models.
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Apple just rolled out an AirPods Pro update that makes noise cancellation even better, and soon, its tiny buds will get another upgrade that adds amazing spatial sound. Don’t already have your own? Change that today.

Pick up AirPods Pro on Amazon and enjoy $19.01 off the usual price — one of the biggest discounts yet — or opt for a renewed pair and save $39.05.

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Pick up Apple Watch 5 at its lowest price yet in time for watchOS 7

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Get Apple Watch 5 at its lowest price yet
Bag yours before they're all gone!
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Get ready for Apple’s big watchOS 7 update this fall by treating yourself to Apple Watch Series 5 at its lowest price yet. Prices now start at just $299 (down from $399) for a 40mm model with GPS connectivity.

You can also enjoy $20 off Apple Watch Series 3 (also compatible with watchOS 7), which is now down to just $179.

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Want to upgrade to watchOS 7? Get Apple Watch 3 for $179, save $100 on Apple Watch 5

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Or save $100 on Apple Watch Series 5.
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You might need to upgrade your Apple Watch to enjoy this year’s big watchOS 7 upgrade, which drops support for Series 1 and Series 2 devices. The good news is you can get an Apple Watch 3 for even less right now.

Pick up a brand-new model today for as little as $179.

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2020 MacBook Air returns to its lowest price yet — save $100

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Some models are in short supply — grab yours now!
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Apple’s newest MacBook Air with its brilliant Magic Keyboard is back to its lowest price yet. Order yours from Amazon today to enjoy $100 off the usual price. The discount applies to both 256GB and 512GB models.

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Save $130 on a sleek Mars II projector, $100 on a high-end robot vac

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These limited-time deals won't last long.
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Treat yourself to some terrific home technology with big discounts from Amazon. You can save $130 on the outstanding Nebula Mars II portable projector from Anker, and $100 on the high-end Deebot T5 robot vacuum.

These are limited-time discounts, so enjoy them while you can.

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Quick! Huge discounts of up to $99 are back on the 10.2-inch iPad

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Bag yours before they sell out again!
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Amazon’s amazing discounts are back on the 10.2-inch iPad for a limited time only. You can save a generous $99.01 on a 128GB model, while the 32GB option is a steal at under $250. But be quick — these sell out fast!

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