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• CNN denies airing porn on Thanksgiving night - CNET

  25-11-2016 22:00
  
  Technically Incorrect: It seems that the RCN cable provider in Boston is accused of emitting something other than Anthony Bourdain's famous CNN show. Confusion, however, reigns.
  
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• Grab These iPhone and iPad Apps While They're on Sale for Black Friday

  25-11-2016 21:22
  
  Today is Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States. Between now and Cyber Monday, a number of developers are offering deals on their iPhone and iPad apps. MacRumors has been keeping an eye on AppShopper, and we have more App Store sales to share today.
  Name: Alto's Adventure
  Developer: Snowman
  Sale Price: 99 cents
  Previous Price: $3.99
  Compatibility: iOS Universal (iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV)
  TouchArcade Review: 4.5/5 stars
  Links: AppShopper | iTunes | YouTu
  
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• Russian propaganda may have fueled fake election news fiasco - CNET

  25-11-2016 21:21
  
  Campaign used thousands of botnets and networks of websites and social-media accounts to create and spread misleading articles, the Washington Post reports
  
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• Review: Honeywell Lyric T5 brings HomeKit and touchscreen control to an entry-level smart thermostat

  25-11-2016 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honeywell Lyric T5 is the company’s second take at a Wi-Fi thermostat with support for Apple’s HomeKit framework for smart homes. The latest member of Honeywell’s Lyric family of smart thermostats introduces a new design that now includes a touchscreen.
  Priced at $149.99, Lyric T5 is currently $50 cheaper than Honeywell’s Lyric Round HomeKit thermostat and $20 under ecobee’s budget version of its HomeKit thermostat. Read on for our full review of Honeywel
  
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• Xiaomi doesn't 'make a single dime' on phones - CNET

  25-11-2016 21:01
  
  The Chinese electronics maker is laying the groundwork for direct sales to US consumers, executive Hugo Barra tells Reuters.
  
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• Rocket: Launch Dock apps and recent apps from the MacBook Pro Touch Bar [Video]

  25-11-2016 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this week we showcased a new MacBook Pro Touch Bar app called TouchSwitcher that allowed users to easily switch between running apps via shortcuts in the Touch Bar. Another recently launched app, called Rocket, employs a similar method for fast app switching, but features a few key differences. more…
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• 23% off Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid - Deal Alert

  25-11-2016 19:48 via macworld.com
  
  Meet BB-8 - the app-enabled Droid that's as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot - an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and even perk up when you give voice commands. Set it to patrol and watch your Droid explore autonomously, make up your own adventure and guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings. It currently averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon (read re
  
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• CNET UK podcast 507: Less porn for the UK and Andy apologises - CNET

  25-11-2016 19:47
  
  Proposed laws might mean there's a lot less porn for the UK, but we will at least be able to watch what we have on fast fibre connections. Andy presents a shorter episode of the week's tech news.
  
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• Amazon reveals Cyber Monday deals - CNET

  25-11-2016 19:27
  
  The online retail giant promises more than 75,000 deals throughout the week.
  
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• Black Friday: The best iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple accessory deals

  25-11-2016 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As always, our team over at 9to5Toys is tracking all of the best Black Friday deals today including some notable 5K iMac and MacBook Air price drops, discounts on iTunes gift cards, app and software deals, and much more.
  While Apple continues to offer gift cards on older hardware only, you can at least get some big savings on all of the accessories you’ll need for your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and other Apple products. That includes some notable deals on many USB-
  
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• Apple is missing out on holiday sales of Air Pods

  25-11-2016 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Shares of Apple were slightly higher in early-afternoon trading today...
  
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• Farewell Florence: What 'The Brady Bunch' taught me about science - CNET

  25-11-2016 18:58
  
  Rest in peace, Florence "Carol Brady" Henderson, and thanks for mothering a generation of TV viewers. Someday we'll tackle that volcano experiment.
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: Belkin WeMo Smart Switches from $21, JetDrive MacBook Storage $56, Ring Video Doorbell $125, more

  25-11-2016 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Well, the day has finally arrived. Just about all of the most notable Black Friday deals are now live. Head below for the best deals of the year on Apple products, TVs, media streamers, displays, games, accessories and much more: more…
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• VLC media player preview brings 360-degree video playback to the Mac, iOS support expected next year

  25-11-2016 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can now experience 360-degree video playback easily on your Mac with the popular VLC Media Player app. VideoLAN has released the first preview version of VLC 3.0 which includes support for watching immersive spherical videos on macOS.more…
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• Analyst: Apple hardware will be rented like Apple Music

  25-11-2016 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  What if you could always have the latest iPhone, run the latest iPad and have the latest Mac?
  
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• Expercom Offering MacBook Pro With Touch Bar For Up to $225 Off With AppleCare

  25-11-2016 18:19
  
  Apple premium reseller Expercom is offering some notable discounts on new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models, including up to $53 off 13-inch models and up to $167 off 15-inch models depending upon the configuration selected.
  The discounts are even steeper when an AppleCare Protection Plan is added. 15-inch models with AppleCare are up to $225 off, while 13-inch models with AppleCare are up to $117 off, depending upon the configuration selected.A limited number of MacBook Pro with Touch Bar model
  
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• You may soon get a heck of a deal on a 'new' diesel Porsche Cayenne - Roadshow

  25-11-2016 18:16
  
  When a new car immediately becomes a used car, the buyer stands to benefit.
  
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• Toyota's battery 'breakthrough' can lead to more range, longer life - Roadshow

  25-11-2016 17:58
  
  All it needs now is a battery-electric vehicle that can use the fruits of Toyota's labor.
  
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• Xiaomi doesn't 'make a dime' on phones - CNET

  25-11-2016 17:47
  
  The Chinese electronics maker is laying the groundwork for direct sales to US consumers, executive Hugo Barra tells Reuters.
  
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• Save Big on Amazon Products Now Through 11/28 - Deal Alert

  25-11-2016 17:46 via macworld.com
  
  Amazon has released more deals on some of their most popular products and we have them all listed below. These discount runs through 11/28.$40 off Echo
  $40 off Tap
  $10 off Echo Dot
  $16.66 off 7" Fire Tablet (price will be $33.33 after reduction)
  $30 off Fire HD 8$20 off Fire Essentials Bundle when purchased separately (final price $51.31)To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Apple’s monster hits

  25-11-2016 17:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  What appears to be missing at Apple these days is what Steve Jobs did better than Cook...
  
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• Maserati will build an EV version of its gorgeous Alfieri concept - Roadshow

  25-11-2016 17:14
  
  For a minute, I'd thought Maserati forgot about this car entirely.
  
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• Griffin BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Power Cable returns MagSafe to your MacBook

  25-11-2016 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The MagSafe power adapter has probably saved me from injury on more than a few occasions...
  
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• Your Best Black Friday MacBook Pro w/TouchBar discounts are with Expercom, up to $260 off

  25-11-2016 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  9to5Toys has been scouring the net for the best Black Friday Apple deals and the best deals for holiday shoppers. As far as Apple’s Touch Bar 2016 MacBook Pros, we’ve not found any better deals than Expercom who are offering up to $260 off the price of configured Touch Bar MacBook Pros including:
  15” with Touch Bar 2.6GHz 16GB/256GB only $2305.17 (save $94)
  15” with TouchBar 2.7GHz 16GB/512GB only $2689.55 (save $110)
  15” with TouchBar 2.9GHz 16GB/1TB/4GB
  
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• Samsung’s Gear VR is the perfect companion to Galaxy S7, today it is free w/gift pack & $250 credit w/purchase

  25-11-2016 16:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  [Ed. Note: This is a Samsung sponsored post]
  Virtual reality is here to stay, and it’s only going to be more popular as we move forward. Popular options including the Vive or Oculus Rift are nothing short of amazing, but they’re also incredibly expensive. There’s got to be a better way, right? With a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and the Gear VR, you can get an immersive experience with Oculus content for a fraction of the cost. And today, you can get a FREE Samsung Gear VR,
  
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• Up to 41% off Multiple Fitbit Tracker Models - Deal Alert

  25-11-2016 16:42 via macworld.com
  
  Fitbit trackers come in various models and fitting each individuals fitness needs. Discounts are now being offered for many of these models.  Below are several of the models that are currently discounted on Amazon.Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristbandh—Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2-the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous heart rate makes it easy to maximize workouts, better track calorie burn and get a sn
  
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• Up to 31% off Multiple Fitbit Tracker Models - Deal Alert

  25-11-2016 16:42 via macworld.com
  
  Fitbit trackers come in various models and fitting each individuals fitness needs. Discounts are now being offered for many of these models.  Below are several of the models that are currently discounted on Amazon.Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristbandh—Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2-the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous heart rate makes it easy to maximize workouts, better track calorie burn and get a sn
  
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• The Telegraph reviews the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar: Apple’s almost-perfect laptop

  25-11-2016 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the first significant update to Apple’s range of high-end laptops in four years, it packs in a host of upgrades...
  
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• Best Black Friday Apple Deals: iPad Pro 9.7″ from $449, Apple Watch Series 1 $198, iPhone 7/Plus w/ $250 GC, more

  25-11-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Black Friday approaches, the 9to5Toys team has been working diligently to find the best deals leading up to the biggest deal day of the year. While the Toys team covers all of the big deals and new gear from the retailers you trust, we’re paying particular attention to Apple Deals here.
  First, you’ll want to be sure that you’re following 9to5Toys on Twitter, RSS and Facebook for all of the latest deals as they pop up. This is important because retailers have gotten tricky w
  
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• Apple’s Black Friday event offers free gift cards worth up to $150

  25-11-2016 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's special Black Friday shopping event is now live in the United States and Canada...
  
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• Video: Early owners report various GPU glitches in 2016 MacBook Pro models [Poll]

  25-11-2016 15:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If there’s anything more annoying than waiting impatiently for your new MacBook Pro to arrive, it’s finding that it isn’t working properly when you receive it. This is the experience being reported by a number of early recipients of the latest machines.
  9to5Mac‘s Jordan started noticing some ‘tearing’ on his machine, where the desktop background starting showing through foreground windows across all apps. Others are reporting a variety of different issue
  
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• 20% off Nest Learning Thermostat - Deal Alert

  25-11-2016 15:16 via macworld.com
  
  The Nest learning thermostat learns from you and programs itself, so it is cooling and heating more efficiently and saving you money. Plus, it can be controlled from anywhere on earth through your mobile device. So coming home from vacation no longer means coming back to a blisteringly hot house. Nest claims that on average people save 10% to 15% on heating and cooling bills, so this is one of those products that aims to pay for itself. Nest also works with "Alexa". It averages 4.5 out of 5 star
  
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• B&H Has a 9.7" iPad Pro With Wi-Fi + 4G LTE for Just $529 — 3 Hours Only [Updated]

  25-11-2016 15:08
  
  B&H Photo Video is offering the 9.7-inch iPad Pro (32GB, Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, Rose Gold) for just $529 today, a savings of $200 off its regular price of $729.
  The deal is one of the best we've seen for any Wi-Fi or cellular 9.7-inch iPad Pro this week. But hurry, as the sale only runs until 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday.
  Update: The sale has ended.
  MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo Video and may sometimes get paid if you click one of the above links and purchase a product or
  
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• RunGunJumpGun is intensely tough, yet immensely satisfying

  25-11-2016 15:00 via macworld.com
  
  These days, keeping up with games can be a full-time job. So how do you separate the signal from the noise, the wheat from the chaff, the Temple Runs from the Temple Jumps? Allow us to help by regularly selecting a game You Should Play.While playing RunGunJumpGun on my iPhone, I have scoffed loudly on multiple occasions, yelled “Are you serious?” at least a couple times, and may have elbowed a pillow or two. You might take these reactions for disgust or irritation, but quite the
  
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• Airy review: Easy to use YouTube downloader, but less capable for the money

  25-11-2016 15:00 via macworld.com
  
  No one likes to sit through ads while watching YouTube, but judging from the marginal revenue Google has made from YouTube Red subscriptions, consumers appear unwilling to pay for ad-free streaming or offline playback of content they’re used to watching for free. But there may be another reason: It’s just too darned easy to download videos.
  Airy makes it easy to download YouTube videos just by copying and pasting the URL.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please cli
  
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• Review: Iconic, the poor(er) man’s version of the new Apple design book

  25-11-2016 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s publication of a $199/$299 design book raised quite a few eyebrows, some questioning the price, others considering it self-indulgent (especially given all the promo activity), yet others wondering whether this might be Jony Ive’s swansong.
  We got a hands-on look at the book in a recent video, and I had my own look in the Regent Street Apple Store. My own view is that it’s beautifully produced, but much as I like it, I’m not going to lay out that kind of cash on a
  
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• Simple phones help volunteers stamp out polio - CNET

  25-11-2016 14:30
  
  From CNET Magazine: Thousands of Lady Health Workers in Pakistan face resistance, fear -- and the Taliban -- as they try to eradicate the crippling virus.
  
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• Pickle, bacon, coffee and gravy candy canes? That's twisted! - CNET

  25-11-2016 14:06
  
  Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to think about Christmas. Deck the halls with these truly disturbing holiday treats.
  
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• Apple Has an SSD Data Recovery Tool for Touch Bar MacBook Pros That Refuse to Boot

  25-11-2016 13:05
  
  Since it's been revealed that Apple chose to use a soldered down, non-removable SSD in its 13-inch and 15-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pros, it's natural for users to wonder about the fate of their data in the event of a fault that requires a logic board replacement.
  Fortunately it appears as if Apple has a proprietary in-house tool to rescue stored user data when disaster strikes. 9to5Mac reports that a dedicated port on the logic board allows Apple staff to attach the recovery tool once the board's
  
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• Apple, let us choose the apps we want to use in iOS

  25-11-2016 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s desktop and mobile operating systems provide a full suite of applications that allow you to do most of what you want without downloading any additional apps. You can browse the web, send and receive email, manage calendars and contacts, and much more, all with the stock apps included in macOS and iOS.
  But on macOS, you have the choice to not use those apps. Say you want to use Microsoft Outlook instead of Apple Mail; you can make this change, and when you click a link to send an e
  
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• Apple’s Black Friday page now live in USA: offers gift cards on older products only

  25-11-2016 12:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s Black Friday page went live yesterday on the Australian and New Zealand websites as time-zone differences always put them at the head of the queue, and exactly the same deals have now gone live in the USA and elsewhere.
  It was clear from the Australian dollar values what the U.S. deals were going to be, and our converted values have now been confirmed.
  After checking them out below, you’ll want to check our roundup of the Best Apple Black Friday Deals and up-to-the-seco
  
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• 5 things 'The Brady Bunch' taught me about tech and science - CNET

  25-11-2016 12:36
  
  Rest in peace, Florence "Carol Brady" Henderson, and thanks for mothering a generation of TV viewers. Someday we'll tackle that volcano experiment.
  
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• PSA: Apple’s holiday return policy takes the risk out of gifts, allows extended test-drives

  25-11-2016 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’re planning on buying an Apple product for someone as a gift – or want to have an extended test-drive yourself before deciding whether or not to keep something – you can safely do so knowing that Apple’s extended Holiday Return Policy is now in effect.
  Instead of the usual 14-day window to return unwanted items, you can now return them for a full refund anytime up to 8th January.Items purchased at the Apple Online Store that are received between November 10, 2016
  
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• Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson dies aged 82 - CNET

  25-11-2016 12:30
  
  Henderson, who played mom Carol Brady on the iconic American sitcom, passed away from heart failure on Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles.
  
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• Apple's Black Friday deals are all about the gift cards - CNET

  25-11-2016 12:21
  
  Apple is getting in on the Black Friday deals by offering gift cards when you buy an iPhone, iPad, Watch or Mac.
  
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• Android Nougat hitting unlocked HTC 10 on Black Friday - CNET

  25-11-2016 11:27
  
  The new operating system brings with it Google Assistant, Instant Apps and more.
  
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• Apple's Black Friday Event Kicks Off in United States With Free Gift Cards Worth Up to $150

  25-11-2016 09:02
  
  Apple's special Black Friday shopping event is now live in the United States and Canada, offering customers free Apple Store gift cards worth up to $150 or CA$200 with the purchase of selected Apple products today only.
  The offers are available through Apple's website and retail stores in both countries. Each customer is limited to two gift cards per product category. Refurbished products and educational store purchases do not qualify.U.S. rebate amounts include:- Macs: $150 (iMac, Mac Pro, MacB
  
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• 'Mad Shelia' is China's amazing take on 'Mad Max: Fury Road' - CNET

  25-11-2016 01:53
  
  It seems at least a few people in China were really impressed by George Miller's "Fury Road."
  
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• New 'Sherlock' images peek at Sherlock and John's family lives - CNET

  25-11-2016 00:49
  
  Suss out clues from these new images of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and their near and dear.
  
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