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• The best non-Apple Airport Wi-Fi routers for Mac users

  21-11-2016 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the highest-bandwidth needs allowing for one device to serve data at the best possible speeds...
  
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• Don't flush explosive sodium metal down a toilet - CNET

  21-11-2016 22:58
  
  Leave it up to the experts and a special standalone test toilet to find out what happens when you flush sodium down the loo.
  
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• AT&T's DirecTV Now will stream Fox networks too - CNET

  21-11-2016 22:56
  
  AT&T's virtual cable service recruited Fox News, one of its last programming hurdles before its unveiling next week.
  
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• Did Uber drivers and passengers just lose the right to sue? - Roadshow

  21-11-2016 22:54
  
  An update to Uber's terms and conditions includes a whole subsection waiving the right to sue in favor of arbitration.
  
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• Phil Schiller: MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM would have compromised battery life

  21-11-2016 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Why the new MacBook Pro maxes out at 16GB of RAM...
  
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• 'Cars 3' crash looks deadly for Lightning McQueen in teaser - CNET

  21-11-2016 22:41
  
  Buckle up, Pixar fans, the little red race car speeds straight into danger in super-realistic trailer.
  
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• Apple Pay messaging at point-of-sale drives 135% increase in mobile payments usage

  21-11-2016 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  When consumers are asked to pay with their phones, they do. But they’re also more likely to make a purchase...
  
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• Is America ready for sous vide? - CNET

  21-11-2016 22:25
  
  At-home sous vide devices that let you cook food in a water bath are making their way to American retail shelves.
  
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• 25% off 100-pack iCloth Screen Cleaning Wipes for Electronics - Deal Alert

  21-11-2016 22:09 via macworld.com
  
  These screen cleaning cloths from iCloth currently average 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 800 people (read reviews) and its list price is currently discounted 25% to $18.74 for a pack of 100, individually packaged. The aerospace-grade soft fabric wipes are made from high quality and extremely low-linting Dupont Sontara fabric, and are premoistened with a purified water-based formula containing a isopropyl alcohol (not harmful ethyl alcohol) and proprietary ingredients that are safe on all sen
  
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• Apple offers free battery replacement for ‘very small number’ of iPhone 6s units with unexpected shutdown issue

  21-11-2016 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has admitted that some iPhone 6S devices can suddenly shut down for no apparent reason...
  
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• Apple offers free iPhone 6S battery replacement - CNET

  21-11-2016 21:55
  
  A limited number of iPhone 6S devices, made between September and October 2015, may unexpectedly shut down.
  
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• Trump supporters lash out at wrong Hamilton Twitter account - CNET

  21-11-2016 21:53
  
  The twitter account of the Hamilton Theater in Canada took heat for the action of the cast of "Hamilton: An American Musical."
  
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• Obama: Snowden has to face trial - CNET

  21-11-2016 21:37
  
  Speaking with the press for the first time about Edward Snowden's campaign for a presidential pardon, Obama says the former NSA contractor has to face trial.
  
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• Selfie deaths are slowly rising worldwide

  21-11-2016 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  More people are dying for the perfect selfie...
  
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• Snapchat Spectacles on sale in NYC - CNET

  21-11-2016 21:25
  
  A line formed outside Snapchat's 59th street Spectacles' store, where people were able to purchase their glasses one at a time through a large yellow vending machine.
  
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• Apple preaches inclusiveness with Frankenstein's monster - CNET

  21-11-2016 21:19
  
  Technically Incorrect: Apple's Christmas ad features Frankenstein's monster facing rejection. Will anyone warm to him?
  
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• Best Black Friday appliance deals - CNET

  21-11-2016 21:18
  
  From Home Deals: Looking to pick up a new fridge or stove in the Black Friday sales? We've dug through the circulars and browsed the web to find the best deals on appliances.
  
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• WWE just made its biggest move in years - CNET

  21-11-2016 21:12
  
  At Sunday's WWE Survivor Series, Brock Lesnar faced a returning Bill Goldberg -- and the result blew everyone's mind.
  
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• Apple reaps 106% of smartphone industry profits

  21-11-2016 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has seized everything worthwhile from rivals in the smartphone industry...
  
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• With HTC Vive Black Friday sale, you can dive into VR for $100 off - CNET

  21-11-2016 20:48
  
  The VR system will be available at a discount and many software titles will be half off during the sale that runs through Cyber Monday.
  
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• Uber compliments make your driver feel warm and fuzzy - Roadshow

  21-11-2016 20:46
  
  Uber is rolling out its new compliments feature this week, giving riders an extra way to tell their driver nice things.
  
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• Exploring Apple’s tax situation under U.S. President Donald Trump

  21-11-2016 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's capital return plan started in fiscal 2012, and the current program is aimed to return $250 billion to shareholders...
  
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• 10 sneaky holiday phishing scams to watch out for

  21-11-2016 20:30 via macworld.com
  
  Scams to keep an eye out forImage by ThinkstockIt always happens this time of year, an influx of holiday related scams circulating the interwebs. Scams don't wait for the holidays, but scammers do take advantage of the increased shopping and distraction when things get busy to take your money and personal information. Jon French, security analyst at AppRiver, warns you of six holiday threats to watch out for.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• 15 tweets to help make your Thanksgiving a good one - CNET

  21-11-2016 20:28
  
  Social Studies: There are a lot of cynics on Twitter, but I managed to find a few users who are looking forward to the holiday dinner and even offer some good advice.
  
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• Toys R Us pulls Tonka ride-on from shelves after one started a giant fire - Roadshow

  21-11-2016 20:21
  
  "Fire for no reason" seems like a good reason to stop people from buying something.
  
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• Donald Trump supporters picked wrong Hamilton twitter account to be mad at - CNET

  21-11-2016 20:16
  
  The twitter account of the Hamilton Theater in Canada took the blame for the action of the cast of the Hamilton Broadway Musical.
  
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• Netflix to air three Dave Chappelle stand-up specials - CNET

  21-11-2016 20:05
  
  ​The comedian who came out of the woodwork with a "Saturday Night Live" appearance earlier this month will entertain Netflix users next year.
  
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• Twenty-pound gummy turkey is loaded with 25,625 calories - CNET

  21-11-2016 19:58
  
  What's brown, shaped like a turkey and able to bounce off a table? You guessed it. Maybe marshmallow-laden sweet potatoes aren't that bad after all.
  
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• Netpicks: Everything coming and going on Netflix for December 2016 - CNET

  21-11-2016 19:54
  
  A whopping 29 originals come to Netflix in December headlined by the second season of "Fuller House" and the return of a few old friends from "MythBusters"
  
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• YouTubers sink insane world record basketball shot - CNET

  21-11-2016 19:48
  
  They traveled from Australia to Switzerland to take an epic free throw shot. There wasn't even a game scheduled.
  
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• Doom running on the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar is the latest hilarious 'Doom on dumb stuff' hack

  21-11-2016 19:41 via macworld.com
  
  It’s an old philosophical question: “If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s an LED screen embedded in it for some reason, can it run Doom?” Okay, that metaphor got away from me, but the fact remains that there’s a time-honored tradition to “Running Doom On Technology That Shouldn’t Run Doom.”
  In years past we’ve seen the 1993 classic running on a hacked ATM, on a Canon printer, on an oscilloscope, on a giant LED truck, and of course runn
  
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• Beleaguered Samsung claims Galaxy S7 phones are safe; do you believe them?

  21-11-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  After a horrendous autumn dealing with the fallout of combusting batteries in the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung...
  
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• Car2Stop: Car2Go shuts down services in San Diego - Roadshow

  21-11-2016 19:21
  
  After five years of service, Daimler's car-sharing operation puts its focus on other locations.
  
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• A USB dongle can hijack all your Web accounts and router in 30 seconds, even if your computer is locked

  21-11-2016 19:02 via macworld.com
  
  A proof of concept from security researcher and software developer Samy Kamkar shows that macOS, Windows, and Linux computers can have any previously active Web logins hijacked merely by plugging in a tiny Unix device via USB or Thunderbolt, even if the computer is locked and password protected, and possibly even when it seems to be asleep. It can also hijack many router brands on the same network.
  PoisonTap exploits several interlocked network and browser design features, rather than relying o
  
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• Apple begins issuing activity challenges to Apple Watch owners

  21-11-2016 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’ve got an Apple Watch, you’ll probably have already noticed that the company issued a challenge...
  
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• Samsung phone owners haven't lost faith in their brand, poll finds - CNET

  21-11-2016 18:56
  
  Ninety-two percent of current Samsung users who were aware of the Galaxy Note recall said they'd likely purchase another Samsung-branded phone in the future.
  
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• Flip-flops try to revive 'The Dress' color controversy - CNET

  21-11-2016 18:32
  
  Blue and black? White and gold? A pair of flip-flop sandals sends Twitter into a color-debating overdrive reminiscent of the infamous #TheDress argument.
  
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• Instagram is shaking things up with live video and disappearing messages

  21-11-2016 18:26 via macworld.com
  
  Instagram Stories started a bit inauspiciously as a very obvious Snapchat Stories clone. But three months in and it’s clearly a success: 100 million people use Stories every day to check their friends’ disappearing photos or add their own. Now the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network is adding a live video feature to Stories, so you can broadcast your life for up to an hour at a time.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• 46% off Foval 150PSI Car Digital Tire Pressure Air Gauge - Deal Alert

  21-11-2016 18:26 via macworld.com
  
  This tire pressure guage from Fovsal features a lighted nozzle and display screen for ultimate visibility in low light, and doubles as a vehicle emergency tool with LED flashlight, car window breaker, seat belt cutter, and red safety light.  It averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, where its typical list price of $20 has been reduced 46% to just $10.87. See it now on Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Review: Zhiyun's Smooth II 3-Axis Gimbal Gives iPhone Video Footage Better Stability

  21-11-2016 18:21
  
  Digital image and video stabilization features have been included in modern smartphones for a while now, with each new generation offering improved correction for jumps and jitters that typically occur during handheld shooting.
  Still, even the latest handsets can't quite match the benefits that can be gained from using a motorized mount specifically designed to reduce vibration and unwanted shake.
  Smartphone gimbals are made for just this purpose. Phone gimbals look similar to selfie sticks, but
  
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• Here's Apple's New Coffee Table Book With Actual Products

  21-11-2016 18:06
  
  512 Pixels blogger Stephen Hackett has created a unique video showcasing Apple's new "Designed by Apple in California" coffee table book alongside actual Apple products, ranging from the PowerMac G5 to iPod socks.The video helps bring the book to life by providing a nostalgic look back on the past two decades of Apple products, starting with the original iMac in 1998 through to the Apple Pencil in 2015. Hackett said most of what it is in the book is a part of his personal collection of Apple pro
  
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• Apple debuts ‘Frankie’s Holiday’ television ad

  21-11-2016 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has debuted a new holiday television ad on U.S. and international broadcast and cable networks...
  
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• Razer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for PC gamers - CNET

  21-11-2016 17:55
  
  Mice, headsets and even the Stealth gaming laptop get holiday discounts.
  
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• Here's what Tesla's self-driving system sees in real time - Roadshow

  21-11-2016 17:39
  
  Unlike the production version, this Autopilot is capable of true hands-off autonomous driving.
  
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• It’s about time Apple killed the Airport hardware line

  21-11-2016 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. has disbanded its division that develops wireless routers, another move to try to...
  
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• Instagram adds live video streaming and disappearing media - CNET

  21-11-2016 17:27
  
  The photo-sharing app gains "now you see 'em, now you don't" features to compete with Periscope and Snapchat.
  
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• Roku Streaming Stick is our favorite streamer, and now it's $35 for Black Friday - CNET

  21-11-2016 17:23
  
  A spectacular value at $50, Roku's stick is even more tempting with a $15 Black Friday discount, available today from retailers nationwide.
  
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• Ford Super Duty earns world flag-pulling record, because America - Roadshow

  21-11-2016 17:18
  
  Something tells us there are bigger flags out there to pull, so don't expect this record to last forever.
  
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• A Gigafactory of one's own: VW may build itself a battery factory - Roadshow

  21-11-2016 17:08
  
  With the number of new EVs slated for the next decade, battery production will become a prime concern.
  
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• Apple's reportedly had it with making wireless routers - CNET

  21-11-2016 17:04
  
  It's closing up shop at the networking unit that makes the ​AirPo​rt Express, the ​Air​Port Extreme and the ​AirPort Time Capsule, according to Bloomberg.
  
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