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• AT&T’s DirecTV Now streaming TV service launches Nov. 30th from $35/month with free Apple TV offer

  28-11-2016 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  AT&T has officially unveiled details about its upcoming streaming TV service called DirecTV Now...
  
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• See inside an Amazon warehouse in 360 degrees - CNET

  28-11-2016 23:37
  
  Take a virtual tour of Amazon's fulfillment center on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
  
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• Apple iPads, MacBook Air among the five top best-selling Black Friday electronic products

  28-11-2016 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than $5 billion ($5.27 billion) was spent online by the end of Black Friday, a 17.7 percent increase...
  
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• AT&T to launch DirecTV Now Nov. 30 with $35 promo - CNET

  28-11-2016 23:27
  
  That $35 monthly price for more than 100 streaming channels is a temporary deal to lock you in, but anyone can add HBO for just $5.
  
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• Apple releases the fourth developer beta for iOS 10.2, watchOS 3.1.1, and macOS Sierra 10.12.2

  28-11-2016 23:26 via macworld.com
  
  Apple developers get to have another field day post-Thanksgiving weekend.
  On Monday, Apple released new developer betas for most of its software platforms. Developers registered with the Apple Developer Program got to install the fourth developer beta of iOS 10.2, watchOS 3.1.1, and macOS Sierra 10.12.2. Registered developers can install these releases over-the-air now, and they will be made available as public betas to the people in the Apple Beta Software Program soon. You can enroll in the A
  
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• Holy Mannequin Challenge! Rabbis get in on viral craze - CNET

  28-11-2016 23:24
  
  Thousands of Orthodox rabbis make an unorthodox move -- posing together for the Mannequin Challenge sweeping social media.
  
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• Loved 'MythBusters'? You'll like 'White Rabbit Project' - CNET

  28-11-2016 23:13
  
  The Build Team is back, and on a new Netflix show they'll be examining cool tech, crazy heists and more.
  
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• VSCO photo filters are super cheap on Cyber Monday - CNET

  28-11-2016 23:08
  
  The mobile photo app is discounting its film preset filters by up to 50 percent.
  
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• Japan to build world's fastest supercomputer. Not for Pokemon Go - CNET

  28-11-2016 23:08
  
  Japan wants to reclaim the title for world's fastest machine and use it for medical research, car software and building robots. No word about video games.
  
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• 50% off Shining Buddy Head Lamp, Water & Shock Resistant - Deal Alert

  28-11-2016 23:05 via macworld.com
  
  This highly-rated head lamp is ultra-bright, dependable, comfortable, and has an easy-to-wear design. A go-to tool for working around the house, or out for a late-night hike. Its no-slip strap is adjustable enough to accommodate everyone, from adults to children. Three AAA batteries (included) supply more than 12 hours of bright light before needing to be replaced. This head lamp averages 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,800 people on Amazon (read reviews), where its typical list price of $29.99 h
  
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• Best Black Friday news ever? Humane Society runs out of pets - CNET

  28-11-2016 22:38
  
  Waiving adoption fees completely clears out the Indianapolis Humane Society's stock of cats and dogs.
  
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• Daimler prepares to drop $11B on EVs, expanding Smart lineup - Roadshow

  28-11-2016 22:30
  
  The company, which includes Mercedes-Benz, plans to unveil 10 electric models on the same platform within a decade.
  
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• 27% off Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband - Deal Alert

  28-11-2016 22:13 via macworld.com
  
  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 snapshot of your cardio fitness level, while all-day activity and auto sleep tracking, lets you see how your whole routine adds up. Record your workouts with multi-sport modes to see real-time workout stats on screen, or rely on SmartTrack to automatically record se
  
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• 14% off Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband - Deal Alert

  28-11-2016 22:13 via macworld.com
  
  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 snapshot of your cardio fitness level, while all-day activity and auto sleep tracking, lets you see how your whole routine adds up. Record your workouts with multi-sport modes to see real-time workout stats on screen, or rely on SmartTrack to automatically record sel
  
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• AT&T’s DirecTV Now streaming TV service officially unveiled: launching November 30 from $35/month + free Apple TV offer

  28-11-2016 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AT&T has officially unveiled details about its upcoming streaming TV service called DirecTV Now. The company first announced the subscription video service back in March, promising “on-demand and live programming from many networks, plus premium add-on options” over the Internet similar to Sling TV and PlayStation Vue. Details on pricing and availability have been limited until now.more…
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• Nissan recalls 12,000 2016 Titan XD pickups over fuel issues - Roadshow

  28-11-2016 22:03
  
  A problem in the fuel system may prevent the fuel gauge from accurately estimating the amount of fuel remaining.
  
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• One in four Wi-Fi hotspots is a security nightmare

  28-11-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A quarter of the world's Wi-Fi networks are so insecure that the only thing stopping hackers...
  
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• Rumor: New iPads may finally ditch the home button - CNET

  28-11-2016 21:50
  
  Apple is rumored to release new iPads in the spring, and a Japanese report claims they will be nearly bezel-less.
  
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• Watch the AT&T DirecTV Now announcement live here - CNET

  28-11-2016 21:43
  
  AT&T is set to reveal a new streaming service called DirecTV Now with more than 100 channels available for $35-a-month. Tune in to the live stream here.
  
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• Dictionary.com's word of the year makes you question humanity - CNET

  28-11-2016 21:42
  
  The popular dictionary site chooses "xenophobia" as its word of the year, saying fear of the other defines our times.
  
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• Watch Ken Block's Gymkhana 9 video in 360-degree VR - Roadshow

  28-11-2016 21:30
  
  It's available in Ford's VR app, as well as on its YouTube page.
  
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• Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 2 deftly illuminates a hole in Apple’s TV product line

  28-11-2016 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  My dad just emailed me, asking the best way to add Netflix to his TV...
  
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• iPhone 8 rumors: Apple testing a curved screen along with more than 10 other prototypes

  28-11-2016 21:23 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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• 'Lion' and 'Snowden': Two real-life tales of courage (and tech) - CNET

  28-11-2016 21:22
  
  Commentary: Two of this year's most powerful movies tell the stories of real people whose courage was shaped by technology.
  
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• How to disable calendar invite spam on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

  28-11-2016 21:12 via macworld.com
  
  An apparently huge number of iOS and macOS users received calendar invite spam starting late last week. If you began seeing an invitation to an event in your calendar listings for Ugg Boots, Ray-Ban sunglasses, and other products, it’s because spammers took advantage of a long-available feature in iCloud that extracts invites from email and presents them as notifications in calendar apps.
  The ones I received were set as a repeating event, making the invitation show up on every day of my c
  
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• Did this iPhone really take a bath in superacid? - CNET

  28-11-2016 21:04
  
  A video purporting to show an iPhone battling it out with superacid shows some interesting chemistry, but it's not what you might think.
  
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• Apple’s iOS 10.1.1 is rapidly draining some iPhone batteries

  28-11-2016 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple launched iOS 10 back in September to mostly positive reviews, but with the recent release of a 10.1.1 update...
  
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• Some MacBook Pro, MacBook Air & Mac mini models will become obsolete next month, lose Apple repair support

  28-11-2016 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple will add certain MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini models to its list of vintage and obsolete products starting next month, which means the products will lose official Apple repair support through the company’s retail stores and authorized resellers.more…
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• Hackers take SF Muni for weekend joyride - CNET

  28-11-2016 20:36
  
  Some computer systems at the city's public transportation service are taken over in a ransomware attack.
  
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• Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro to be 3mm thicker, bezel-free 10.9-inch iPad said to be same thickness as iPad Air

  28-11-2016 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  New reports circulating about an iPad refresh in 2016 point to a 3mm thicker 12.9-inch iPad Pro...
  
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• 12 tweets to put on your holiday to-do list - CNET

  28-11-2016 20:25
  
  Social Studies: A new hashtag game has people on Twitter talking about things they'd like to accomplish before Christmas. Few are useful or practical, but most are funny.
  
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• Your next Toyota might also be your personal trainer - Roadshow

  28-11-2016 20:22
  
  A new Toyota patent suggests future cars may fat-shame you into healthy living.
  
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• How to kill Apple Calendar invite spam

  28-11-2016 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Blocking them entirely only requires a single change...
  
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• Three Cyber Monday deals on great Andrew Jones speakers - CNET

  28-11-2016 19:50
  
  Three different speaker deals for the 2016 Cyber Monday including a $100 discount on the excellent Elac Uni-Fi UB5.
  
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• Podcast 535: So long to AirPort?

  28-11-2016 19:47 via macworld.com
  
  There’s plenty to be thankful for in the Mac world, even if the rumor about Apple getting out of the AirPort game turns out to be true. Apple is lowering the rates for streaming video apps, which should help flesh out the TV.app we’re anticipating this December.
  But it wouldn’t be a podcast if we didn’t find things to complain about, or freaky security stories. This week has both, from a tale of Safari malware to iCloud syncing call history on the sly, to a proof-of-conc
  
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• 'Planet Earth II' shocker: Giraffe kicks lioness in the face - CNET

  28-11-2016 19:46
  
  So much for the queen of the jungle and her pride. But it was neck-and-neck there for a minute.
  
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• CNN taps a YouTube star to connect with millennials - CNET

  28-11-2016 19:46
  
  The news giant is bringing in social media app Beme and its founders to build a brand new platform.
  
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• Is an iPhone with a curved OLED screen on the way? - CNET

  28-11-2016 19:44
  
  Reports say the tech giant is asking its Asia suppliers for increased production of OLED screens.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 10.2 beta 4 for developer iPhones and iPads

  28-11-2016 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the fourth developer beta version of iOS 10.2 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 10.2 includes several upcoming features like new Unicode 9.0 emoji, three new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus wallpapers, a new TV app, additional camera features, new Messages screen effects, and more.more…
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• Apple releases fourth watchOS 3.1.1 developer beta for Apple Watch

  28-11-2016 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the fourth watchOS 3.1.1 beta for developers testing the pre-release software update for Apple Watch. watchOS 3.1.1 includes support for new Unicode 9.0 emoji as well as the ability to change skin tones when picking certain emoji characters.more…
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