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• Apple introduces new iPhones and Watches, Sony unveils two new PS4 consoles video - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 7 is a reality. It drops the headphone jack, but gains water resistance. Sony's more-powerful PlayStation 4 is now officially the "PlayStation 4 Pro," and it arrives in November. Meanwhile, Mario makes his way to iOS.
  
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• Say goodbye to the iPhone's headphone jack

  07-09-2016 23:48
  
  Apple's latest iPhone may be more notable for what's missing than what's been added, as the consumer tech giant tries to revive demand for its top-selling product and nudge consumers closer to its vision ...
  
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• What really mattered at Apple's iPhone 7 event (Mario, of course) video - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Apple boasts about new wireless AirPods, a waterproof Apple Watch and an iPhone 7 Plus with dual cameras. Yet somehow, the biggest news during the event came from Nintendo. Bridget Carey breaks down what matters in under three minutes.
  
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• HP Enterprise in $8.8 billion deal with Micro Focus for software assets

  07-09-2016 23:42
  Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) will spin off and merge its non-core software assets with Britain's Micro Focus International Plc in a deal worth $8.8 billion, the companies said on Wednesday. The move is part of HPE Chief Executive Meg Whitman's plans to shift HPE's strategy to a few key areas such as networking, storage and technology services since the company separated last year from computer and printer maker HP Inc. "With today's announcement, we are taking another important step in ac
  
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• The gold luxury Apple Watch experiment is dead

  07-09-2016 23:35
  
  A funny thing happened during the Apple Watch Series 2 reveal on Wednesday: Apple didn't make a big deal about the pricey new Edition version of the device.  Yes, they mentioned there's now a ceramic Apple Watch, but it's odd that the new Edition model got little attention compared to the grand entrance of the $10,000 original gold Edition. SEE ALSO: Apple unveils iPhone 7 and 7 Plus without headphone jack In fact, when Apple's Jeff Williams wrapped up his Apple Watch presentation, laying o
  
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• Hands on with the iPhone 7, new Apple Watch, and AirPods

  07-09-2016 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's latest hardware wasn't supposed to be all that impressive, but as it turns out, Apple's Sept. 7 event was fairly... eventful.
  
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• Game of Rumors: Angela Lansbury won't be heading to Westeros - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Disappointment, she wrote. The veteran actress' representatives deny she'll be joining the HBO hit fantasy series "Game of Thrones."
  
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• iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2: Everything you need to know from today's announcements - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  Dual cameras, weather resistance and no headphone jack. The rumors were true.
  
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• Missed the Apple event? You can watch the entire keynote video online.

  07-09-2016 23:23
  
  Apple released a ton of new information Wednesday at its event in San Francisco.  From iPhone 7 news regarding cameras, battery life and speakers, to the release of new Apple Watches and some special guest appearances, it's an event you won't want to miss. SEE ALSO: Apple unveils iPhone 7 and 7 Plus without headphone jack In case you weren't able to watch the livestream (or just want to relive the stress of hearing that Apple officially killed the iPhone headphone jack), Apple released the
  
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• ​Mario Run for iPhone: Release date, price and gameplay - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Those who love old-school Mario games are about to get the mobile game they've been dreaming of.
  
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• What Apple didn't tell you today: MacBooks, iPads, wireless charging -- and more on the way - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Today was iPhone and Apple Watch day. But there's more coming up on Apple's slate.
  
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• iPhone 7 packed with new features video - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Scott Stein gets an up-close look at the new iPhone 7, which offers a faster processor, a new audio jack, redesigned home button and advanced cameras.
  
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• Going Pro

  07-09-2016 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three years since Sony launched PlayStation 4 and dragged the games market out from a sales slump, the company is taking its machine along an unknown path.
  
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• How to preorder the iPhone 7 - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  As expected, Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus today, sans headphone jacks and with dust and water resistance. Here's how to be among the first to get your hands on one of the new iPhones.
  
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• Apple AirPods wireless earphones - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's AirPods are totally wireless earbuds that employ Apple's proprietary W1 chip for wireless audio streaming.
  
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• Tim Cook sings (of course it's One Republic) - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In a "Carpool Karaoke" video before the Apple event, the Cupertino CEO sings. And puts on gorgeous glasses.
  
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• The Latest: Will people lose Apple's tiny wireless earbuds?

  07-09-2016 23:06
  
  The Latest on Apple's San Francisco product event (all times local): 1:45 p.m. This year's iPhone is seen as a more modest upgrade, as several analysts noted that it was increasingly difficult to make ...
  
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• Super Mario will be making his iPhone debut by the end of this year

  07-09-2016 23:04
  
  Some of the biggest cheers of Apple’s live event came when the tech giant was exploring new links with big-name trends.
  
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• How the iPhone 7 compares to the best phones on the market - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how the new iPhone stacks up against the best phones out right now.
  
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• Sony unveils PlayStation 4 Pro video - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's souped-up game console supports 4K resolution and HDR, and packs in a number of hardware improvements. It hits stores November 10 for $399.
  
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• Sony unveils new versions of PlayStation 4

  07-09-2016 23:01
  Sony Interactive Entertainment, a division of Sony Corp , unveiled on Wednesday two new versions of its PlayStation 4 Console in an effort to help Sony maintain its sales lead over Microsoft Corp and Nintendo Co Ltd . The PlayStation 4 Pro, which will launch Nov. 10, will support higher resolution and more realistic imagery by enabling 4k resolution and higher dynamic range (HDR), said Andrew House, chief executive of Sony Interactive Entertainment, at a PlayStation event in New York City Tuesda
  
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• MacOS Sierra gets a release date - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  The next Mac operating system will be released on September 20.
  
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• Apple Watch gets Nike integration video - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Apple partners with Nike on a newly designed fitness-focused smartwatch.
  
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• Apple quietly updates iPads: more storage for the same (or lower) prices - CNET

  07-09-2016 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has boosted the minimum storage capacity of the iPad Air 2, the iPad Mini 4, and the iPad Mini 2 to 32GB and lowered the price of the maximum memory tiers as well. iPad Pro also gets a price drop by up to $100 for both the 12.9-inch and 9.7-inch models.
  
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• Intel to spin out security unit, sell stake in business to TPG

  07-09-2016 22:59
  (Reuters) - Intel Corp said it would spin out its cybersecurity division, formerly known as McAfee, and sell a majority stake in it to investment firm TPG for $3.1 billion in cash. TPG will own 51 percent of the new entity, valuing the entire company at $4.2 billion including debt. Intel, which bought McAfee for $7.7 billion in 2011, will retain a 49 percent stake in the business.
  
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• Earbuds or hair dryers? 15 of the snarkiest Apple AirPods tweets - CNET

  07-09-2016 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new wireless AirPods have inspired a barrage of snide Twitter comments.
  
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• Up close with Apple's wireless AirPods video - CNET

  07-09-2016 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new wireless earbuds offer up to 5 hours of battery life and will be available in late October for $159.
  
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• Hands-on with new iPhone 7 and Airpods

  07-09-2016 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dave Lee takes a first look at the new iPhones and wireless Airpod earphones at Apple's launch event in San Francisco.
  
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• ​Specs off: Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 7, LG V20 and OnePlus 3 - CNET

  07-09-2016 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Is Apple's latest iPhone 7 Plus the most powerful smartphone on the market in terms of hardware specs? Have a look at this chart and find out yourself!
  
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• Speck Presidio Series cases for iPhone 7: Slimmer design, more protective - CNET

  07-09-2016 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Speck's new Presidio Series is 20 percent thinner than its earlier Candyshell Series and 52 percent more shock absorbent, drop tested to 10 feet.
  
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• Hands-on with the iPhone 7 Plus video - CNET

  07-09-2016 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  The new iPhone 7 Plus comes with a new home button, graphics processor and dual rear-facing cameras.
  
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• Sorry Tesla, Woz says he's trading the Model S in for a Chevy Bolt EV

  07-09-2016 22:26
  
  If you think the Tesla Model S is the only EV good enough for tech royalty like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, you might want to reconsider your stance. That's because, according to the Woz's verified Facebook page, he's planning to trade in his Model S for the forthcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV. SEE ALSO: Will.i.am's custom Tesla Model S is perfectly hideous The Woz famously bought a Model S after Elon Musk chided the Apple co-founder in an email for buying a gas-powered car. And although the Woz m
  
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• Intel to spin out cybersecurity unit, sell stake in business to TPG

  07-09-2016 22:25
  (Reuters) - Intel Corp said it would spin out its cybersecurity division and sell a majority stake in it to investment firm TPG for $3.1 billion in cash. TPG will own 51 percent of the new entity, valuing it at $4.2 billion. The unit, previously known as McAfee, will be renamed McAfee after the close of the transaction. Intel bought McAfee for $7.7 billion in 2011. (Reporting by Supantha Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
  
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• The PlayStation Slim is now the standard PlayStation video - CNET

  07-09-2016 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Identical in power, but in a smaller form factor, the PS Slim will replace the original PlayStation and retail for $300 in September.
  
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• Apple announcements: iPhone 7, Mario game, new watch

  07-09-2016 22:20
  
  At Apple's iPhone 7 unveiling in San Francisco on Wednesday, the tech powerhouse revealed a host of new and updated hardware and software, including a new type of headphone jack and souped-up camera. Here's ...
  
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• The new Apple Watch Series 2 comes with built-in GPS and waterproofing video - CNET

  07-09-2016 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Scott Stein tries on the all-new Apple Watch Series 2 and checks out the built-in GPS.
  
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• Apple unveils iPhone 7 with better camera, no headphone jack

  07-09-2016 21:59
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple's latest iPhone may be more notable for what's missing from previous models than what's being added. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus unveiled Wednesday won't have an analog headphone jack — a longtime staple in just about every consumer electronics device that can play audio.
  
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• Hands-on review: iPhone 7

  07-09-2016 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What's new with the iPhone 7? Either a lot and very little, depending on what matters to you in a phone.On the one hand, it's now imbued with far superior sonic performance, a much better camera and a more pleasant-to-use screen – and now has no port to plug your headphones into.On the other hand, barring some slippage of the antenna bands on the rear of the phone, this looks remarkably similar to the iPhone 6 and 6S that preceded it.YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx2kfOpy9T4So,
  
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• The new iPhone 7 battery case still has that damn bump

  07-09-2016 21:44
  
  With all of the iPhone 7's sleek new features, we were hoping that their portable battery cases might be a bit sleeker, too. Alas, they still feature that ugly bump in the middle. Following the announcement of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple put a slew of cases for the new devices up on its website. SEE ALSO: Live from San Francisco: Apple iPhone 7 Event Apple's iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case is made of silicone and can support up to 26 hours of talk time. It comes in black or white, and it r
  
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• The 5 biggest takeaways from the Apple event

  07-09-2016 21:44
  
  The day finally came. Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 2, and the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday.  As the event wraps up with a musical finale, we have listed its biggest takeaways for our Apple-hungry audience:  1. Super Mario is coming to the iPhone Yes, you heard it right. Apple's event started with Nintendo's famed director Shigeru Miyamoto as the first guest. The creator of Mario announced the plumber's first mobile title: Super Mario Run. The
  
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• Here's all the big (and small) Apple news you missed

  07-09-2016 21:42
  
  iPhone 7! Apple Watch Series 2! Mario! Pokémon! We round-up all the news from Apple's September event
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• Apple iOS 10 is coming September 13 - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  The new version of the software that runs the iPhone and iPad includes features such as quicker interactions with apps and upgrades for photos, maps and Apple Music apps.
  
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• Sony PlayStation 4 Pro Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  The updated version of Sony's latest console delivers improved processing power and graphics as well as support for 4K and high dynamic range (HDR) games and video.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 7, 7 Plus hit stores September 16 - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant's newest smartphone will cost $649 and be available in stores next week.
  
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• Royal Navy drone boat tested on the River Thames - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The high-tech MAST unmanned craft is designed for surveillance and reconnaissance missions such as shadowing suspect ships.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 7 ditches traditional headphone socket

  07-09-2016 21:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple confirms that its new iPhone will not feature a traditional headphone socket.
  
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• Apple gives tiniest nod to privacy while announcing iPhone 7 - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Touting its efforts to protect personal information have become an Apple tradition. But this year's presentations were short on details.
  
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• Sony announces new, slimmer PS4 and more powerful PS4 Pro: Watch it live now - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  New PlayStation consoles may be right around the corner, joining next month's PlayStation VR headset.
  
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• iPhone 7 Plus appeal: Apple just made its jumbo phone more irresistible - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  By adding the new-fangled dual-lens camera only to the more expensive Plus model, Apple is widening the gap between its two flagship iPhones.
  
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• Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  07-09-2016 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  The game console you didn't know you needed.
  
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