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Friday, 1 November 2019

TikTok Faces National Security Probe: Report

The viral short-form video app TikTok has been staring down heightened scrutiny after several senators raised the alarm about possible cybersecurity concerns last month, and now it’s reportedly the subject of a national security review.

How To Spot Fake Classic Video Games

Fake classic games are everywhere: At the flea market, in your local game store, on eBay, and maybe even mixed in with your own collection. The bootleggers who make them are churning them out, meaning that the market will only become more saturated with them as the years go by. If you’re going to collect games, you’ll…

Deals Spotlight: eBay Discounting Apple Watch Series 5 Today Only ($20 Off), Will Offer New Sale Every Friday in November

eBay today has kicked off its new pre-Black Friday sale event, which will see select products discounted every Friday for the month of November and into December. This will lead up to Black Friday on November 29, and include sales on Apple Watch Series 5, Nintendo Switch Lite, Pokémon Sword and Shield, iPhone 11, and more.

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The event is beginning with a $20 discount on the Apple Watch Series 5, which includes savings on 40mm GPS models. During the sale, you can get this version of the Apple Watch Series 5 for $379, down from $399, including multiple case and band color options.

Below we've listed the full slate of every product going on sale during eBay's new event, which hit at 12 p.m. ET on the specified days. In terms of Apple products, the next major deal will be on November 22 for an unlocked iPhone 11.

November 1 - Apple Watch Series 5 at $20 off
November 8 - Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine at over 50 percent off; Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless Speaker, Factory Renewed at over $100 off
November 15 - Nintendo Switch Lite, Pokémon Sword, and Pokémon Shield [discount unknown]
November 22 - 128GB Unlocked iPhone 11 at over $45 off
November 29 (Black Friday) - No details yet
December 6 - Ray-Bans at over 40 percent off
December 13 - KitchenAid 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Ten-Speed Countertop Stand Mixer at over 40 percent off

eBay said that every Friday drop will include free shipping. All of this month's tech-related offers can be found on eBay's Tech Deals landing page.

Our full Deals Roundup is keeping track of all of the latest sales as we head into the holidays. You can also visit our Black Friday Roundup to start preparing for the shopping holiday.

Related Roundup: Apple Deals

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Reconsider the Vulture

The vulture is often depicted as death’s maligned servant, circling ominously in the clouds in search of decay. We’ve come to associate these creatures with disgust—but I don’t think the stigma is warranted.

Five New Games Added to Apple Arcade, Including 'The Mosaic'

Apple Arcade received another weekly refresh today with five new games across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. The service now has 94 games available on iOS and tvOS, as well as 87 titles on the Mac.

The latest titles:

The Mosaic by Raw Fury: "Mosaic is a dark surrealistic ad atmospheric adventure game about urban isolation and the dread of being a piece in a giant machinery you can't understand."
Super Mega Mini Party by Red Games Co.: "Compete with players from around the world in hyper casual competitive mini-games or throw a Super Mega Mini Party with friends!"
Star Fetched by Crescent Moon Games: "Star Fetched is a sci-fi platformer about a young space-adventurer who is mysteriously teleported to a far-away solar system to help defend against an incoming alien invasion. It combines side-scrolling action with elements of tower-defence, exploration & RPG."
Monomals by Picomy: "There's a big music contest going on amongst the world's best animal DJs! Armed with a big fishing rod and a plug, go fishing in deep waters to help the DJs catch all of the Monomals™, and create your very own music in the MonoMaker™!"
Jumper Jon by Esteban Duran: "Jumper Jon is a 30 seconds metroidvania style platforming adventure where Jon, our hero, will die and respawn every 30 seconds keeping items and abilities already obtained."

Apple Arcade is Apple's new subscription-based gaming service, providing iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac users with access to dozens of premium games for $4.99 per month, with no in-app purchases or ads. The service launched in late September in over 150 countries, with a one-month free trial available.

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