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• 3D-printed earring baskets catch your falling AirPods - CNET

  12-10-2016 23:47
  
  3D-print away fear of losing your pricey Apple AirPods with a pair of earrings that act like little catcher's mitts.
  
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• Should you fear your phone battery? - CNET

  12-10-2016 23:39
  
  Commentary: A second round of Galaxy Note 7 phones appear to have spontaneously combusted. Could your phone be next? Here's how to put the fear into perspective.
  
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• Apple shares notch first 7-day win streak since February 2015

  12-10-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Shares of Apple 's stock closed higher for the seventh consecutive day on Wednesday...
  
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• ​Obama: Don't let AI impoverish American citizens - CNET

  12-10-2016 23:20
  
  Artificial intelligence could help a few financially while leaving most of us jobless, the president warns. How about a "universal income" to redistribute wealth?
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 might have a 4K display and some powerful AI - CNET

  12-10-2016 23:15
  
  The latest leaks suggests the alleged Galaxy S8 could come with Viv's AI assistant, and possibly a 4K display.
  
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• Navigation system goes beyond GPS via Wi-Fi and other signals - CNET

  12-10-2016 22:59
  
  The setup, for self-driving cars and drones among other things, takes advantage of the everyday signals and transmissions that already surround us.
  
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• Digitimes Research: Apple expected to see iPhone shipments grow 12% in 2017

  12-10-2016 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow 7.2% on year to 1.42 billion in 2016...
  
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• See a hydraulic press crush a disco ball - CNET

  12-10-2016 22:37
  
  Death to disco! Lava lamps, plasma lamps and disco balls get squashed by a hydraulic press in this entertaining video.
  
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• RoboCop suit, Wolverine's claws up for grabs in sci-fi auction - CNET

  12-10-2016 22:27
  
  Special effects legend Phil Tippett auctions off his collection of costumes, props and more from movies like "Star Wars: A New Hope" and "X-Men:Origins."
  
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• Student seeks internship with shot-for-shot 'Tonight Show' intro - CNET

  12-10-2016 22:20
  
  Hey, Jimmy Fallon, you should hire Nick Garrett on the strength of his fantastic opening-credits remake. He'll make a great intern.
  
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• WikiLeaks emails show Hillary Clinton campaign logo was inspired by Apple

  12-10-2016 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hillary Clinton's campaign logo, a red arrow going through the middle of a capitol 'H,' was influenced by Apple...
  
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• Apple Pay has officially gone live in New Zealand

  12-10-2016 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Pay has been slowly making its way across the world, and today it’s officially rolling out in New Zealand. Customers of ANZ are receiving emails now explaining that it is available to them, and readers are able to configure their cards within the Wallet app. This now marks the tenth country where Apple Pay is available, alongside Australia, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, UK, and the US.more…
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• For some reason, Apple’s Mac sales plunged last quarter

  12-10-2016 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  The personal computer business globally is in trouble, and the hardest hit large manufacturer...
  
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• Alibaba, in nod to VR shopping, lets you pay with a head-tilt - CNET

  12-10-2016 21:33
  
  Browsing in a Chinese virtual-reality mall? Keep your chin up -- or else.
  
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• NBA player defaces Great Wall Of China, posts pic to social media - CNET

  12-10-2016 21:30
  
  Technically Incorrect: The Houston Rockets' Bobby Brown thinks China's Great Wall needs his autograph. China doesn't agree.
  
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• This Week in iOS Accessories: Make it marble!

  12-10-2016 21:05 via macworld.com
  
  All the marblesThis week’s roundup includes an iPhone stand hewn from the earth itself. Read on!AnkerWe’re big fans of Anker’s portable batteries. The Anker PowerCore 13000 Portable Charger ($45 MSRP, $32 on Amazon) can charge an iPhone up to five times before needing a recharge of its own. It has two outlets, so you can power up multiple devices at once.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Meet Impossible Foods' lab-grown veggie burger. It bleeds - CNET

  12-10-2016 21:05
  
  As the food-tech startup announces an expansion into West Coast restaurants, we get to taste test the Impossible Burger and learn about its secret sauce.
  
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• Take a tour of a hedgehog cafe in Japan - CNET

  12-10-2016 21:02
  
  There are rabbit, owl and cat cafes, but what about spending some quality time with adorable hedgehogs while sipping on tea?
  
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• Apple or Android phone makers: Who wins more on Samsung’s Galaxy collapse?

  12-10-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  We believe recent strength in Apple shares are, in part, due to issues with Samsung's Note 7 phones...
  
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• 79 percent say that technology improves their restaurant experience - CNET

  12-10-2016 20:49
  
  Technically Incorrect: A new study says tech helps dining. Of course, taking a picture of your meal and posting it to Instagram improves the flavor.
  
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• Google, Facebook team on undersea cable from LA to Hong Kong - CNET

  12-10-2016 20:46
  
  The Pacific Light Cable Network will allow for a whole lot of speedy data transfers.
  
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• BofA: Slow iPhone 7 sales hurting retail tech spending, somehow doesn’t factor Note 7 meltdown

  12-10-2016 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today Bank of America today published a research note indicating that iPhone 7 hadn’t moved electronics retail spending as much as iPhone releases had in years past.  more…
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• Samsung's crazy return kit for Galaxy Note 7 may scare you - CNET

  12-10-2016 20:28
  
  How dangerous are the defective batteries in the Galaxy Note 7? It seems the return box is fireproof and can be shipped only by truck.
  
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• TechSpot reviews Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus: Absolutely decimates the competition

  12-10-2016 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s iPhone 7 Pus absolutely decimated the competition as it posted record-high numbers in nearly every test...
  
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• Skydiver loses shoe, catches shoe, puts on shoe in mid-flight - CNET

  12-10-2016 20:15
  
  A wayward shoe performs some free-falling acrobatics as the skydiver who lost the footwear chases it down mid-air.
  
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• WikiLeaks emails show Clinton logo was inspired by Apple - CNET

  12-10-2016 20:07
  
  Hillary Clinton's "window logo" was influenced by Apple's old rainbow mark, according to emails posted by WikiLeaks from the account of Clinton's aide John Podesta.
  
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• Mossberg: Why does Apple’s Siri seem so dumb?

  12-10-2016 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  In addition to the iPhone, Siri is now on the iPad, and was recently added to the Mac...
  
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• Witness a gorgeous HD Earthrise as seen from the moon - CNET

  12-10-2016 19:48
  
  Transport yourself to the moon with high-def videos showing the beauty of an Earthrise and Earthset as seen from lunar orbit.
  
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• Ohio votes early as Trump, Clinton battle on - CNET

  12-10-2016 19:44
  
  Social Cues: Meanwhile, WikiLeaks and a Miss Teen USA scandal continue to affect the election.
  
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• Pandora kicks off Plus subscription service with logo change - CNET

  12-10-2016 19:24
  
  Pandora Plus offers offline listening, unlimited skips and track replays without commercials for $5 a month.
  
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• Adobe releases critical security update for Flash Player on Mac… again

  12-10-2016 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Adobe has released security updates for Flash Player that address critical vulnerabilities that could put Mac users at risk...
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 3.1 beta 3 to Apple Watch developers

  12-10-2016 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has just started seeding watchOS 3.1 beta 3 to developers today. Those looking to grab the new release can head over to the Watch app on their iPhones, select General and then Software Update. The watchOS 3.1 beta is available to download as a Configuration Profile from the Apple developer center for newer users looking to test out the upcoming system. Release notes fixes are now at the bottom of the post.more…
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• Sprayscape: The wrong way to capture a VR environment - CNET

  12-10-2016 19:00
  
  The new Sprayscape app promises a quick shareable capture of VR environments. But the results are kind of blah.
  
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• Can Amazon topple Apple, Spotify in music? (The 3:59, Ep. 122) - CNET

  12-10-2016 18:47
  
  Amazon has a music offer you've got to see to believe. Also, do the Note 7's woes hurt the VR cause?
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: High-End Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac $1,900, AirPort Extreme (refurb) $100, Threes! iOS App $1, more

  12-10-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.
  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:Apple’s high-end 27-inch 5K Retina iMac is on sale for $1,900 shipped (Reg. $2,299)Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac Wireless Base Station (cert. refurb) drops to $100 at Best Buy (Orig. $199)The Apple Award winning Threes! puzzler
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: High-End Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac $1,900, AirPort Extreme (refurb) $100, Threes! iOS App $1, more

  12-10-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.
  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
  Last Call Updates:The hand crafted puzzle-adventure game Lumino City for iOS is now matching its all-time low: $2 (Reg. $5)
  Cassia Hub turns your Bluetooth speakers into a SONOS-like whole home audio system
  This CyberPower 3 Outlet T
  
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• Tesla sets date for SolarCity vote, promises new joint product on October 28 - Roadshow

  12-10-2016 18:25
  
  Don't expect a car on that date, though.
  
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• Quick Review: You probably shouldn’t buy this awesome MacBook Pro MagSafe 2/ 5-port USB Charger

  12-10-2016 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a lot of abuse, my MacBook Pro’s 85W MagSafe 2 adapter finally died last week. Often Apple adapters fray at joints and this one did to an insane degree but somehow it kept working for 3 years through tons of travel, work and even some fun.
  So what to do? Typically I’d buy a new Apple Magsafe 2 adapter. But clearly Apple has some redesigned MacBook/Pro/Airs coming later this month and they will likely be charged via USB-C, at least in some cases. So tha
  
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• Huawei's upcoming Mate 9 ready to replace your Galaxy Note 7 - CNET

  12-10-2016 18:04
  
  Leaked images show two versions of the Huawei's next flagship phone: one with a standard edge and another with a dual-edge curved display.
  
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• CarPlay: The best incarnation of Apple’s ecosystem

  12-10-2016 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is in my car today. A new car I have had now for about 10 days...
  
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• Mansory's modified Bentley Bentayga might violate the Geneva Convention - Roadshow

  12-10-2016 17:56
  
  This feels like a war crime of some sort.
  
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• Mansory's Bentley Bentayga is one expensive eyesore - Roadshow

  12-10-2016 17:56
  
  If Bentley's standard luxury SUV isn't enough to satisfy your obnoxious desire to constantly show off, Mansory has something you'll probably enjoy.
  
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• Why the U.S. Supreme Court asked if Apple’s iPhone design is like a Volkswagen Beetle

  12-10-2016 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Volkswagen Beetle took center stage as the Supreme Court argued about iPhones on Tuesday...
  
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• Toyota recalls 92,000 new Prius hybrids for parking brake failure - Roadshow

  12-10-2016 17:23
  
  If you tend to leave your car without putting it in Park, you may want to start doing that.
  
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• Self-driving cars hit Great Britain's roads for the first time - Roadshow

  12-10-2016 17:09
  
  They're being sent out in a very limited capacity, but it's a first nevertheless.
  
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• Apple is about to resurrect the dying PC industry

  12-10-2016 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gartner’s latest PC market figures show global PC shipments fell 5.7 percent worldwide in the quarter...
  
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• PSA: Security vulnerability discovered, update your Experian and myFICO Mobile iOS apps ASAP

  12-10-2016 16:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’re not one to use iOS’ automatic updates feature, make sure to grab the latest updates for Experian – Free Credit Report and myFICO Mobile. A security vulnerability discovered by Verify.ly shows that attackers would have been able to intercept user login credentials on older versions of the clients. After having disclosed the vulnerabilities to both companies, it appears that the security holes have been fixed appropriately.more…
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• People are dumping Samsung’s unsafe, exploding phones and upgrading to Apple’s iPhone

  12-10-2016 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Research firm TrendForce revised up Apple's 2016 smartphone shipment forecasts by 3 million to 208 million...
  
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