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• Spotify adds more original recordings with 'Singles' playlist - CNET

  30-11-2016 23:40
  
  The new weekly series features original songs and covers by artists, all recorded at Spotify's New York recording studio.
  
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• Netflix now lets you download episodes to watch offline

  30-11-2016 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  When you are in the middle of your favourite series, it can be painful having to step away from your computer...
  
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• Apple apologizes for iCloud calendar invite spam, actively ‘identifying and blocking’ senders

  30-11-2016 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Some Apple users have been plagued with iCloud calendar invite spam in recent weeks, with calendar periods being blocked up with unsolicited events from anonymous senders (usually with Chinese names). It is thought that the spammers are mass targeting any iCloud email account it can find on the web, rather than targeting specific users.
  Apple has now acknowledged the issue in a statement to iMore, starting with an apology to anyone who has received iCloud calendar
  
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• Apple shares new trailer for Apple Music exclusive documentary ‘808’, releasing Dec. 9th 

  30-11-2016 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ahead of the Apple Music exclusive stream of the documentary ‘808’ set for Dec. 9, Apple has tweeted a new trailer for the film that focuses on Roland’s iconic TR-808 drum machine. ‘808’ was originally shown at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival and is just shy of 7/10 stars on IMDb as of this writing. Atlantic Records is offering the soundtrack album now and looks to be selling apparel in the near future. The tracklist includes a wide variety of genres
  
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• 6 ways the McDonald's Big Mac lives on after its inventor's death - CNET

  30-11-2016 23:17
  
  Whether you find it heavenly or horrible, the two-all-beef-patties creation has made a meaty mark on pop culture. Here are some cheesy memories. Pass the special sauce.
  
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• 18% off GoPro HERO+ LCD HD Video Camera - Deal Alert

  30-11-2016 23:05 via macworld.com
  
  The perfect entry-level GoPro + Wi-Fi and touch display is currently discounted 18% on Amazon. HERO+ LCD delivers 1080p60 video and 8MP photos, and features the convenience of a touch display. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect to the GoPro App to allow for shot preview, total camera control and easy content sharing to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more from your phone or tablet. Rugged and waterproof to 131 feet (40 meter), with the ability to power up and record at the press of a but
  
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• 17% off GoPro HERO+ LCD HD Video Camera - Deal Alert

  30-11-2016 23:05 via macworld.com
  
  The perfect entry-level GoPro + Wi-Fi and touch display is currently discounted 18% on Amazon. HERO+ LCD delivers 1080p60 video and 8MP photos, and features the convenience of a touch display. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect to the GoPro App to allow for shot preview, total camera control and easy content sharing to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more from your phone or tablet. Rugged and waterproof to 131 feet (40 meter), with the ability to power up and record at the press of a bu
  
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• The cost of free: More than one million Google Android devices hit by malware

  30-11-2016 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than one million Google accounts have been breached by malware that infiltrated older Android devices...
  
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• Podcast 536: Made in America

  30-11-2016 22:51 via macworld.com
  
  The days are getting shorter, the Thanksgiving leftovers are dwindling, and we still aren't able to buy AirPods, but one of these days we will be. Until then, we have a holiday potpourri of topics for you.
  First up? Calendar spam, calendar spam, doing the things a calendar can. Then a video that will crash your iPhone (and no, it's not worth it), a new streaming service from AT&T, and the Apple Store doing right by customers with wonky iPhone 6s batteries or dead SSDs. Later, could Apple re
  
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• Google Maps for iOS updated w/ ‘Nearby Traffic’ widget, ability to search for places along a route

  30-11-2016 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google today is pushing a new version of Google Maps to iOS users. The update, which brings the app to version 4.25, includes a pair of new features. There’s additional optimization for iOS 10’s widget functionality, as well as a new feature that will make it considerably easier to find a place to stop off during a drive…more…
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• Google's Santa Tracker gets updated with Pokemon Go-type game - CNET

  30-11-2016 22:36
  
  Get ready to track that fat guy in the red suit on December 24 and collect some virtual presents in your town while you wait.
  
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• Apple primed blow away Christmas quarter expectations

  30-11-2016 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you haven't noticed, Apple silently racked up large scale iPad and MacBook Air sales...
  
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• Google's Santa Tracker is updated and ready for Christmas - CNET

  30-11-2016 22:28
  
  Get ready to track that fat guy in the red suit on December 24, or collect some virtual presents in your town while you wait.
  
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• 7 reasons 'Rogue One' stands out in the Star Wars saga - CNET

  30-11-2016 22:27
  
  Commentary: The upcoming Star Wars movie appears to have it all: a female lead, a diverse cast, Darth Vader, the Death Star origin story and a mysterious new robot.
  
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• Comma.ai, still kicking, open sources self-driving cars - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 22:13
  
  Self-driving car startup Comma.ai released its software platform and plans for a hardware module, the Comma Neo, freely to the public today.
  
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• Spotify adds more original content with 'Singles' playlist - CNET

  30-11-2016 22:02
  
  The new weekly series features original songs and covers by artists, all recorded at Spotify's New York recording studio.
  
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• The Cadillac DPi-V.R is amazing, despite its clunky name - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 22:01
  
  Cadillac's returning to prototype endurance racing, and it's got one hell of a car for the job.
  
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• Cadillac returns to prototype endurance racing with a real stunner - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 22:01
  
  They really need to work on their naming, though. DPi-V.R? Come on.
  
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• Apple updates Boot Camp audio driver that was blowing MacBook Pro speakers

  30-11-2016 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has issued an update to Boot Camp drivers within Windows, preventing the random, loud pops...
  
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• 13 aerial shots on Instagram that will make you want a drone - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:28
  
  Social Studies: Drones make it possible to take breath-taking shots. Here are some stunning views from drone photographers on Instagram.
  
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• Apple continues fight against AIDS with (RED) fundraising campaign

  30-11-2016 21:15 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s decade-long support of the (RED) campaign, which raises money for the Global Fund’s fight against AIDS, continues this week with proceeds from sales of games, devices, and even exclusive albums going toward prevention and treatment of the disease.Some of the most popular games in the App Store are offering (RED)-themed in-app purchases and donating all the proceeds to the Global Fund. Angry Birds, Farm Heroes Saga, Plants vs. Zombies Heroes, Candy Crush Jelly Saga, and 16 oth
  
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• 16% off Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera - Deal Alert

  30-11-2016 21:15 via macworld.com
  
  Look after your home 24/7 in crisp 1080p HD. With Nest Cam Indoor, you can check in, even when you’re out, and even at night with its built-in high-quality night vision. Nest Cam features a versatile magnetic stand that lets you put it anywhere. See who’s there, listen in and speak up to get their attention. With Nest Aware, you can get a special alert if Nest Cam sees a person, and save 10 or 30 days of continuous video history in the cloud. Then speed through it in seconds an
  
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• 12% off Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera - Deal Alert

  30-11-2016 21:15 via macworld.com
  
  Look after your home 24/7 in crisp 1080p HD. With Nest Cam Indoor, you can check in, even when you’re out, and even at night with its built-in high-quality night vision. Nest Cam features a versatile magnetic stand that lets you put it anywhere. See who’s there, listen in and speak up to get their attention. With Nest Aware, you can get a special alert if Nest Cam sees a person, and save 10 or 30 days of continuous video history in the cloud. Then speed through it in seconds and
  
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• 10% off Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera - Deal Alert

  30-11-2016 21:15 via macworld.com
  
  Look after your home 24/7 in crisp 1080p HD. With Nest Cam Indoor, you can check in, even when you’re out, and even at night with its built-in high-quality night vision. Nest Cam features a versatile magnetic stand that lets you put it anywhere. See who’s there, listen in and speak up to get their attention. With Nest Aware, you can get a special alert if Nest Cam sees a person, and save 10 or 30 days of continuous video history in the cloud. Then speed through it in seconds and
  
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• Netflix finds even more ways to waste our time (The 3:59, Ep. 146) - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:09
  
  Plus we talk about Facebook's arcade and a digital pill that can make flights easier.
  
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• EPA to maintain 2025 emissions goals...for now - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 21:02
  
  Something tells me that may change with the next administration, though.
  
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• Goldman Sachs: Trump presidency will benefit stocks in nearly every sector

  30-11-2016 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Goldman certainly isn't the first to hail the potential benefits of a Trump presidency...
  
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• Netflix finally lets you download to binge offline - CNET

  30-11-2016 20:58
  
  An update to its mobile apps will let you watch without a connection, but not every film and show in its catalog is included.
  
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• Justin Bieber says Instagram is hell - CNET

  30-11-2016 20:46
  
  Technically Incorrect: During a concert in London, the great singer laments the state of social media.
  
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• Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro reunite for flippin' sweet tots - CNET

  30-11-2016 20:30
  
  The stars of the 2004 comedy are back to their old roles, briefly, in a commercial for Burger King's cheese tots. They're freaking starving.
  
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• Apple will refund you for your iMac hinge repair costs

  30-11-2016 20:30 via macworld.com
  
  If you had to replace your iMac display hinge because the screen kept tilting forward, Apple is ready to give you a refund.According to a new internal service document, Apple will be offering refunds to customers who paid to repair or replace a faulty iMac hinge. In the service document, Apple admits that some 27-inch iMac models shipped between December 2012 and July 2014 may have been affected by an issue with the display hinge. It would not be able to support the weight of the screen, making
  
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• Apple now accepting Apple Watch on trade-in site, but currently free recycling only

  30-11-2016 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier today Apple updated its website where customers can send in an old device for recycling to include the Apple Watch. That means that customers can now send their old Apple Watch to be responsibly recycled through the company’s Apple Renew program free of charge, but it’s not offering customers a gift card or any credit in exchange like it does with iPhones, iPads, and Macs.more…
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• J.D. Power: Apple Airport ranks highest in overall satisfaction among wireless router manufacturers

  30-11-2016 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Overall customer satisfaction with wireless routers has risen considerably from 2015 due to improved ease of use...
  
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• How to recover an iCloud security code after you’ve been locked out

  30-11-2016 20:05 via macworld.com
  
  A reader asks:
  “How can I recover my iCloud Security Code? I entered the wrong iCloud security code a number of times for my iCloud Keychain, and now I’m locked out. It’s a 4-digit PIN, just like my ATM, and I wasn’t thinking and kept entering my ATM PIN. Is there any way to recover an iCloud security code?” 
  Because you’re now locked out, your iCloud Keychain has been disabled on the device you were using, and your keychain in iCloud will be deleted as w
  
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• Plex Media Player goes free for all users, as Plex for Kodi is officially announced

  30-11-2016 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The team behind the media management service Plex, has announced that their Plex Media Player app has now gone free for all users alongside the official first release of Plex for Kodi. The latter announcement might pique the interest of those building custom home theater configurations that still want the freedom of control offered by Kodi.more…
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