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<p>A cargo ship at the Meidong Container Terminal at the Ningbo Zhoushan port in China. The port was hit by a typhoon in July and the terminal closed down after a single positive Covid test in August. Port shutdowns are one of many factors slowing down the movement of goods from overseas.</p>

Shop now or shipping delays could ruin your holidays

Supply chains are a mess thanks to COVID, storms and a shortage of key materials. All that means Black Friday might be too late to shop for some products.

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'Made in the USA' brands fight for your attention online

E-commerce is essential for brands that make their products in the US. It's also a double-edged sword.

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EC proposes USB-C for all phones, Apple CEO not happy with leaks

In today's top stories, there could be a unified charging port standard for portable devices if the European Commission gets its way. In ironic news, a leaked email by Tim Cook says that Apple does not tolerate leaks.

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<p>Apple's facing waves of employee activism over sexual harassment and other toxic issues.</p>

Apple's under unprecedented pressure as it prepares iPhone 13 launch

The tech giant is fighting regulation in South Korea, a courtroom case in California and employee revolts -- and it's all tied to social media, Slack and the App Store.

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<p>Twitter has been testing new features as it tries to rope in more users.</p>

Twitter will let users tip with bitcoin, explores way to showcase NFTs

The social media company is rolling out its tipping feature globally today.

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<p>WASGINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES - 2013/06/03: EPA building, Environmental Protection Agency. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)</p>

EPA issues rule curbing climate-damaging gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners

The agency says a global phasedown of HFCs could help avoid global warming of up to 0.5-degree Celsius by 2100.

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Android accessibility update lets you control your phone, communicate using facial gestures

The new features, called Camera Switches and Project Activate, let users navigate their devices without their hands or voice.

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US and EU reportedly set to team up on limiting power of big tech companies

The unified push will reportedly be discussed at an upcoming US-EU Trade & Technology Council meeting.

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<p>Kings of Leons sold their latest album via NFTs and made more than $2 million from the sales.</p>

NFTs: Tiger Woods and Time Magazine join the digital token craze

These digital tokens sell out in minutes. But how much does an NFT cost? And how can you get one? We'll explain.

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<p>My Shibumi Shade billows on the breeze.</p>

How a wind-harnessing canopy revolutionized the beach experience

The Shibumi Shade, a sewn-in-the-USA canopy, has built a coastal following.

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Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 8 tablet hybrid, Duo 2 phone, Studio Laptop and more

In today's top tech stories, Microsoft unveils eight new devices and accessories for its Surface lineup.

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<p>Facebook is making some executive moves.</p>

Facebook's head of VR and AR will take over as CTO next year

Mike Schroepfer, the company's current chief technology officer, will leave the role and become a senior fellow.

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