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• Nintendo rings in holidays with 3DS, Wii U game discounts - CNET

  23-11-2016 23:32
  
  Take a look at Nintendo's cyber deals for the holidays. You can save up to 50 percent off games. But still no NES Classic.
  
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• Apple could transition to ARM chips in Macs, but probably won’t

  23-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  With every release of a new iPhone powered by another cutting-edge processor designed by Apple...
  
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• Review: Are the cord-free Skybuds worth the $249 price tag ahead of Apple’s AirPods?

  23-11-2016 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While we await Apple’s delayed cord-free, wireless AirPods, we’ve been reviewing the competition to see if they are indeed worth the wait. The $249 Skybuds are one of the latest entries, making a debut at Best Buy this month across the US. I’ve been testing them over the last couple weeks…more…
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• 'Best Use Of A Farm Animal' is an actual category for an actual award - CNET

  23-11-2016 23:06
  
  Steam announces 8 different video game categories for its inaugural Steam Awards.
  
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• Plex overhauls photo features with automatic image tagging, design tweaks, more

  23-11-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Popular media management service Plex is today announcing a dramatic overhaul for how it handles user photos. In a blog post, Plex announced a handful of changes and new features coming to the platform for managing photos, including interface tweaks, speed improvements, tagging, and more.more…
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• First LG UltraFine 5K Display hands-on unboxing appears [Video]

  23-11-2016 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LG’s UltraFine 5K Display is not yet available for purchase via Apple’s online store, but it’s already beginning to makes the rounds in the press. Popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee just unboxed the MacBook Pro-centric 5K display in a hands-on video. more…
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• Nominate games for 'Best Use Of A Farm Animal' award - CNET

  23-11-2016 22:31
  
  You can nominate games for a Steam Award in eight different categories.
  
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• Glossy black Galaxy S7 could be Samsung's answer to the jet black iPhone 7 - CNET

  23-11-2016 22:30
  
  Samsung is reportedly unleashing a new black color for its Galaxy S7, hopefully in time for the holidays.
  
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• Here's what's going on with Kanye West - CNET

  23-11-2016 22:25
  
  Kanye is having a rough time. Here's what we know about his situation.
  
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• Parrot drone deals for Black Friday have landed - CNET

  23-11-2016 22:22
  
  Flying machines big and small get price cuts.
  
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• NASA will try not to depress astronauts with space-food bars - CNET

  23-11-2016 21:51
  
  Crew morale is just as important as flavor and nutrition when it comes to replacing meals with food bars on space missions like Orion.
  
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• Steam is having a huge sale on games right now - CNET

  23-11-2016 21:49
  
  The video game site wants to give you Black Friday deals before Thanksgiving. Starting today, you can get discounts on thousands of games.
  
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• Verizon Offering iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus for $0 With Eligible Trade-In for Black Friday

  23-11-2016 21:37
  
  Verizon today announced its Black Friday deals, introducing a discount that will give customers a chance to purchase an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus for as little as $0 when trading in an eligible smartphone and selecting a device payment plan.Verizon customers will be able to get an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus at a reduced cost and with no money down when trading in one of thirteen eligible smartphones. Eligible devices include the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S
  
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• Analyst: ‘Apple is about to embark on a decade-long malaise’ or something

  23-11-2016 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The risks to the company have never been greater...
  
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• Hands-on: TouchSwitcher brings fast app switching to the MacBook Pro Touch Bar [Video]

  23-11-2016 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new MacBook Pro Touch Bar-oriented app called TouchSwitcher is now available for free download. The app’s premise is simple: it allows you to quickly bring to focus any running app via a tap of the app’s icon displayed in the Touch Bar.
  There are some inherent downsides to consider when using TouchSwitcher, but it’s nonetheless very interesting to see when running on a new MacBook Pro. Have a look at our brief hands-on video to see it in action. more&hell
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple’s next-gen iPhone to feature all-glass case for wireless charging

  23-11-2016 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will switch to an all-glass casing for next year's entire iPhone lineup in order to support wireless charging...
  
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• Black Friday at the PlayStation Store starts now - CNET

  23-11-2016 20:28
  
  Don't wait until Black Friday. The PlayStation Store is offering discounts of up to 70 percent off games and films right now.
  
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• iPhone 8 rumors: Doubling down on an all-glass display for faster wireless charging

  23-11-2016 20:26 via macworld.com
  
  People are still lining up to snag a brand new iPhone 7, but that won’t stop anyone from speculating about next year’s iPhone. Why so early? Well, 2017 marks the iPhone’s 10th birthday, so Apple is reportedly gearing up to make its anniversary edition extra special.
  We’ll keep track of the latest rumors and how plausible they are, and we’ll put them in one spot (this one!) so you can bookmark this link and just pop on over when you want to read the latest.
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• Hermès Boutiques Selling Exclusive Apple Watch Band Starting November 24

  23-11-2016 20:13
  
  Starting on November 24, Hermès boutiques will begin selling an exclusive "Equateur Tattoo" Apple Watch band designed using a jungle print from naturalist artist Robert Dallet, reports Vogue's French site.
  Priced at 419 euros, the band is similar to the Single Tour that Hermés has offered for several months and features the same design that's been previously used by Hermès on other products. It has a jungle leaf design in black and white, with a colorful cheetah at one side
  
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• OK Go's new music video will make you flip out and slow down - CNET

  23-11-2016 20:06
  
  "The One Moment" video was shot in just 4.2 seconds and then slowed down to four minutes -- making it a visual slow-motion feast.
  
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• Google's DeepMind AI binges on TV to master lipreading - CNET

  23-11-2016 20:01
  
  After digesting 5,000 hours of TV programs, the AI system outperforms a professional lip-reader.
  
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• Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live in 360 degrees on YouTube

  23-11-2016 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  Ah, Thanksgiving traditions. Watching football. Eating too much. And of course, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which this year will be live-streamed in 360 degrees on YouTube.You’ll be able to see the floats and the giant balloons from immersive street-level views thanks to 360-degree cameras placed at strategic points along the route. While it’s arguably more social to watch the traditional NBC broadcast on a large screen with friends and family, anyone wanting a closer l
  
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• U.S. Transportation Department Proposes Simplified 'Driver Mode' to Help Curb Distracted Driving

  23-11-2016 19:54
  
  The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed new federal guidelines [PDF] intended to reduce distracted driving caused by smartphone use behind the wheel.
  The voluntary guidelines recommend smartphone makers like Apple develop a Driver Mode, a simplified interface that would prevent access to non-driving-related tasks such as manual text messaging, social media content, automatically scrolling text, and viewing images and video not related t
  
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• US Navy's 'most advanced warship' needs a tow - CNET

  23-11-2016 19:45
  
  The USS Zumwalt may be a high-tech marvel, but it's not immune to breaking down.
  
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• Pokémon Go releases tweaked ‘Nearby’ tracker in parts of the US & Canada, all of Australia

  23-11-2016 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pokémon Go’s popularity has significantly declined since its summer release. Most updates have been minor, with Niantic hosting in-game events that let players collect more points. While a ‘Nearby’ feature has been highly requested, the current revision that’s now seeing a wider rollout has also been significantly curbed.more…
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• Trump offers Tim Cook 'incentives' to make iPhone in US - CNET

  23-11-2016 19:30
  
  Technically Incorrect: In his sit-down with The New York Times, the president-elect describes his version of a call with the Apple CEO.
  
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• PC Magazine’s Miller: Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus is the best smartphone I’ve ever used

  23-11-2016 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the past several weeks, I've been using an iPhone 7 Plus, and have found it to be a wonderful smartphone...
  
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• Ford's new Mustang Power Wheels comes with freaking traction control - Roadshow

  23-11-2016 19:20
  
  No better time to teach your kid about safety than when they're still too young to grasp it!
  
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• Best Black Friday deals for cord cutters - CNET

  23-11-2016 19:18
  
  If you've cut the cord and no longer subscribe to cable, have we got a deal for you.
  
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• 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' brings back Turkey Day marathon - CNET

  23-11-2016 19:14
  
  Hide from relatives and football with free online streaming of the six most popular episodes of the classic, movie-mocking show.
  
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• Donald Trump tells Tim Cook to build iPhones in the USA

  23-11-2016 19:00 via macworld.com
  
  On the back of every iPhone, tiny print reminds you it was “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.” One of president-elect Trump’s campaign promises was getting Apple to move production here—and he says he told Tim Cook that very thing directly.In his meeting Tuesday with the New York Times (a full transcript is available), Trump said he’d spoken to Cook on the phone.
  I got a call from Tim Cook at Apple, and I said, ‘Tim, you know one of the thin
  
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• Samsung Group offices get raided again in political scandal - CNET

  23-11-2016 18:58
  
  The parent company of Samsung Electronics has been ensnared in the "Choi-gate" corruption probe facing South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
  
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• Video of explosive cooking accidents highlights holiday horrors - CNET

  23-11-2016 18:43
  
  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission shows what happens when holiday cooking goes horribly wrong.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch Series 1 $200, Nest Cam/Thermostat $50 off, Fitbit Alta $100, more

  23-11-2016 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
  Last Call Updates:Pixelmator for Mac is now available at 50% off: $15 (Reg. $30) + iOS version down to $2 (Reg. $5)
  Anker’s best iPhone accessories are all on sale for Black Friday, deals from $0.99
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• Google slowly sheds Cast brand - CNET

  23-11-2016 18:32
  
  The streaming-media tech is going away, but it appears to be getting a new name.
  
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• Volkswagen exec admits company's diesels in US are dead - Roadshow

  23-11-2016 18:28
  
  Your wait to buy a VW diesel in the US is now infinite, because the automaker is giving up on refueling its efforts.
  
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• What’s really wrong with Apple’s Mac Pro?

  23-11-2016 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  You won’t see too many Mac Pros in the wild and even then it seems as if there are more...
  
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• What's new to stream for the long weekend (November 23, 2016) - CNET

  23-11-2016 18:20
  
  Yes, "Gilmore Girls" is back, but there are a lot of other choices to check out during Thanksgiving break.
  
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• 'Black Mirror' episode 'San Junipero' gets an official soundtrack - CNET

  23-11-2016 18:06
  
  Because Netflix just can't get enough of the '80s.
  
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• 'Lost in Space' remake for Netflix gender-flips a main role - CNET

  23-11-2016 18:04
  
  Indie film actress Parker Posey will join the Robinson family as Dr. Smith as they grapple with an alien environment far from home.
  
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• Need money for Black Friday? Sell those depreciating gadgets cluttering your desk drawer quickly/easily ($15 bonus!)

  23-11-2016 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: We’ve just secured a Coupon code for this week: “blackfriday” gives $15 extra on every trade-in
  With Black Friday quickly approaching and the holiday rush in full swing, it seems like there’s never quite enough money to complete all the shopping on your holiday list. Luckily, if you’ve got an old iPhone, MacBook or iPad lying around – that’s as good as cash. Use our quick and easy buyback program to sell your device and not only get mo
  
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• What's new on Amazon Prime Video in December 2016 - CNET

  23-11-2016 17:57
  
  Amazon originals headline the company's December offerings, including new seasons of "Mozart in the Jungle" and "Man in the High Castle."
  
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• Microsoft Launches Classic Solitaire Game on iOS

  23-11-2016 17:57
  
  Microsoft today launched the "Microsoft Solitaire Collection" on iOS and Android, a package of classic Solitaire games that include Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, and Tripeaks. As noted by The Verge, Microsoft's version of Solitaire has been available on Windows for more than 25 years, but this marks the first time that the game has been extended to other platforms.
  The app will offer daily challenges for players, with four varying levels of difficulty, and Xbox Live integration will let a
  
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• Target to Offer 15% Off All Apple Products on Sunday and Cyber Monday

  23-11-2016 17:50
  
  Target has announced it will be offering 15% off all Apple products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch, online and in stores on Sunday, November 27 and Monday, November 28. The two-day Cyber Monday event will begin on early Sunday morning.
  The 15% discount will be automatically applied at checkout both online and in stores during the sale. No promo code or in-store coupon will be required. Target.com orders ship for free in the United States throughout the holidays.Target will be offering add
  
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• Microsoft brings its classic Solitaire PC game from Windows to iPhone and iPad

  23-11-2016 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft has a new iOS app out today: Microsoft Solitaire Collection. The new mobile app is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android as a free download. PC users will recognize Solitaire as one of the classic Windows games pre-installed on Microsoft’s operating system…more…
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• Volvo has electrification, autonomy in mind for future Polestar models - Roadshow

  23-11-2016 17:33
  
  Surging Swedish automaker's high-performance Polestar line set to expand to take on BMW's M and Mercedes' AMG.
  
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• Two major ‘iPhone 8’ leaks reveal groundbreaking new features

  23-11-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is expected to release the 'iPhone 8' in September 2017 with a major redesign...
  
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• Kia recalls 71,000 Sportage crossovers after "thermal events" - Roadshow

  23-11-2016 17:24
  
  That is the coolest name for a fire I've ever heard.
  
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• History Between Steve Jobs and Pixar Highlighted in New Book 'To Pixar and Beyond'

  23-11-2016 17:23
  
  Steve Jobs' history with the now-acclaimed animation studio Pixar began in 1986 when the former Apple CEO purchased The Graphics Group, which was one third of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm, renamed it Pixar Animation Studios, and began guiding it into a burgeoning feature film production company. In a new book called To Pixar and Beyond, written by former Pixar chief financial officer Lawrence Levy, the history between Jobs and Pixar is highlighted and deepened by looking at the struggling
  
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