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• Touch Bar Piano app brings 128 different instruments to Apple’ MacBook Pro

  09-12-2016 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Touch Bar Piano is a piano built into the Touch Bar of new MacBook Pro models...
  
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• Samsung software update will brick few Note 7s left in the wild - CNET

  09-12-2016 23:26
  
  With 93 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices returned in the US, Samsung is taking an even more dramatic step to bring in the rest.
  
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• Apple's AirPods are nowhere to be seen, or heard

  09-12-2016 23:21 via macworld.com
  
  When Apple unveiled the iPhone 7, much ado was made over the new model’s missing headphone jack. But Cupertino had a solution to assuage those worries: a pair of $159 Bluetooth earphones called AirPods that would ship just a few weeks after the new iPhones. But October came and went without an AirPods release date, and now that the holidays are upon us, it’s clear that Apple’s cord-free earphones just aren’t ready for the public yet. So what’s going on?
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• AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint willing to kill off Galaxy Note 7 - CNET

  09-12-2016 23:16
  
  The carriers, unlike Verizon Wireless, will release a software update after the holidays to make Samsung's device unusable.
  
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• Here's why the iPad Mini 2 still makes a great gift - CNET

  09-12-2016 23:04
  
  The iPad Mini 2 has most of the Apple goodies you love, while being the cheapest iPad you can buy.
  
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• New Apple Report suggests governments everywhere are demanding customer data

  09-12-2016 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has published the latest edition of its biannual report on Government Information Requests...
  
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• Tim Cook to give commencement speech at MIT next summer - CNET

  09-12-2016 22:35
  
  Apple's CEO will send off the graduating class of 2017 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  
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• The 404 Show 1685: It's all gonna be OK with Jill Schlesinger (podcast) - CNET

  09-12-2016 22:19
  
  Jill Schlesinger was kind enough to spend some of her birthday with us today to give her thoughts on the post-election economy. She also breaks down bond values, the Fitbit acquisition of Pebble and why it's OK to let your dog sleep in the same bed as you.
  
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• Rush Limbaugh: Is Apple losing their edge?

  09-12-2016 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Among other things during his radio program, Mac, iPhone, and iPad user Rush Limbaugh...
  
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• Oakland fire victim's heartbroken love recovers treasured photo online - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:48
  
  A luminous memory surfaces through tragedy as a Facebook search reunites a grieving woman with anextraordinary photo of her with her boyfriend.
  
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• To avoid explosions and fires, Samsung wants to brick every Galaxy Note 7 in North America; Verizon refuses to release the software

  09-12-2016 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Verizon will not be releasing a just-announced Galaxy Note 7 software update designed to kill the dangerous...
  
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• Yessss! Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes back to Best Buy December 20 - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:20
  
  If you act fast, you might be able to snag one of those 'lil $60 retro consoles.
  
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• My favorite laptops of 2016 - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:19
  
  These are my personal picks for the best, coolest, and most noteworthy laptops of the year.
  
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• Play piano on the new MacBook Pro Touch Bar with this free app

  09-12-2016 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has been available for a few weeks now … and the inevitable has finally happened. Graham Parks has made a nifty little Mac app to play piano on the Touch Bar display that is available to download. It puts a polyphonic keyboard in the center of the Touch Bar which you can then tap on and play notes.
  The free app is obviously meant as a bit of fun but amusingly includes a few settings to add some depth to the experience. Video dem
  
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• At last! A vibrating umbrella that tells you it's about to rain - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:15
  
  Commentary: Developed by former Samsung engineers, the Opus One "smart" umbrella is a fine idea. Or is it?
  
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• B&H Photo Discounts Non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro by Up To $100, MacBook by Up To $150

  09-12-2016 21:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Throughout the holiday season, B&H Photo is offering discounts on a range of Apple products, including Macs, iPads, and the Apple Watch.
  B&H Photo is discounting 2015 and 2016 MacBook Pro models by up to $200. B&H isn't offering discounts on the new Touch Bar models, but there are discounts on upgraded non-Touch Bar models.2016:
  - 13-inch 2.0GHz/16GB RAM/256GB SSD (Space Gray) - $1,699, down from $1,749 ($50 off)
  - 13-inch 2.0GHz/8GB RAM/256GB SSD (Space Gray) - $1,449, down from $1,
  
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• Apple’s first original documentary ‘808: The Movie’ now available for Apple Music subscribers

  09-12-2016 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The original documentary ‘808: The Movie’ which covers the history and broad influence of Roland’s TR-808 drum machine is now available for Apple Music subscribers.more…
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• Hulu rolls out user profiles, including one for kids - CNET

  09-12-2016 20:54
  
  Now multiple users on a single account can get tailored viewing preferences.
  
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• Tablet of Time - CNET

  09-12-2016 20:38
  
  Talking trailers the morning after a holiday party is super rough.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Huge Holiday Prize Pack From Pad & Quill

  09-12-2016 20:38 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Pad & Quill to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a huge prize package that includes a range of Pad & Quill products for the iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and MacBook. All of Pad & Quill's products are made from high-quality leather and are hand assembled.The Pad & Quill holiday giveaway includes a Roll Top Leather Backpack, an Oxford Leather iPad Pro case for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, a Woodline iPhone case, a Luxury Pocketbook iPhon
  
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• Obama orders review of hacks during 2016 presidential campaign - CNET

  09-12-2016 20:33
  
  The president is reportedly seeking answers before he leaves office in January.
  
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• Chevy Bolt EV needs basically zero maintenance for first 150K miles - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 20:30
  
  And even after that you won't need to do much to keep this $30,000 EV running like a top.
  
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• AirPods: MIA for the holidays; delayed product damages Apple’s credibility, stokes customer frustration

  09-12-2016 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cole Kinnard has been pining for Apple Inc.’s wireless AirPod headphones since September...
  
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• Galaxy S7 Edge shines in black pearl - CNET

  09-12-2016 20:23
  
  Samsung's on a roll! After adding a cool, blue shade to the S7 Edge's color scheme, it's back with another take on black.
  
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• Lazy Apple. It’s not hard to imagine Steve Jobs asking, ‘What have you been doing for the last four years?’

  09-12-2016 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Steve Jobs didn’t judge people solely on the quality of their work...
  
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• Weekend streaming: 'Fuller House' is back for season 2 - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:41
  
  There are new titles being added to lots of services. Find out what you should watch this weekend.
  
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• Why is Apple’s Safari browser such a memory hog?

  09-12-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  I like Safari. I’ve used Apple’s web browser for most of my work since it was released...
  
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• Apple Shares New Ads Promoting Apple Watch Series 2 as a Holiday Gift [Update]

  09-12-2016 19:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today uploaded two new Apple Watch Series 2 ads to its YouTube channel in the United Kingdom, promoting the fitness capabilities of the device and recommending it as a Christmas gift.Both ads come in at 15 seconds in length and are holiday themed. "Go Play," the first ad, features an Apple Watch Sport model being unboxed and then used during a night time game of football. The ad is accompanied by text that says "Apple Watch offers the perfect assist for a healthier life. This Christmas, gi
  
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• Verizon won't push Samsung Galaxy Note 7 death update - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:00
  
  The wireless carriers says it doesn't want to put customers in danger.
  
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• Samsung software update will brick the few Note 7s left in the wild - CNET

  09-12-2016 18:57
  
  With 93 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices returned in the US, Samsung is taking an even more dramatic step to bring in the rest.
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: Best Buy Apple Mega Sale, Toshiba 3TB Portable Hard Drive $95, QNAP NAS from $139, more

  09-12-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:Best Buy’s 2-Day Apple Event is packed with deals: up to $200 off MacBook/iMac, 9.7-inch iPad Pro from $475, Apple TV 64GB $160, moreDon’t trust the i/Cloud yet? Have 3TB of Toshiba USB3 portable storage for $95 shippedThe
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Best Buy Apple Mega Sale, Toshiba 3TB Portable Hard Drive $95, QNAP NAS from $139, more

  09-12-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.
  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
  Last Call Updates:TP-Link introduces slimmer Wi-Fi smart plug with Alexa control, available for purchase today
  Catch up on the Star Wars saga: Digital Six Film Collection for $69 (Reg. $85+)
  The iGrill Mini smart thermometer at its l
  
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• CNET UK podcast 509: Pope slams fake news and the best wireless headphones - CNET

  09-12-2016 18:27
  
  Andrew Hoyle and Katie Collins discuss the Pope's views on fake news, why Andrew suffered days of rain in Scotland and which wireless headphones are worth your money.
  
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• Tesla may use a bespoke system-on-chip for its autonomous cars - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 18:12
  
  It's reportedly working with Samsung, which would supply Tesla with semiconductors for this chip.
  
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• Gift Guide: Benjamin’s top ten picks for best iPhone, iPad & Mac tech gifts any Apple user will love

  09-12-2016 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple products span all sorts of demographics with all sorts of products, from wearable Watches to iPhones to post-PC tablets to desktop Macs. There’s a lot out there in the Apple ecosystem to buy this holiday season as a gift for someone you know (or for yourself) who loves Apple products.
  My iPhone, iPad and Mac picks include the Fermata wireless headphone stand, Osmo game system, RockJaw earbuds, and Apple Pencil. See the products in the full list after the jump with con
  
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• WSJ: AirPods delay may be due to handling dual Bluetooth connectivity, performance

  09-12-2016 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are only a few weeks left in the year and we haven’t received an update on when Apple’s new wireless AirPods will be available to purchase. Originally planned for release in late October, Apple said it needed “a little more time” before the totally wireless Bluetooth earphones were ready for customers just days before that deadline arrived. While we have not received any specific explanation for the delay, a new report highlighting the situation may
  
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• Getting a new MacBook Pro? You'll need this, too - CNET

  09-12-2016 18:01
  
  The new MacBook Pros and the 12-inch MacBook include Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports as their sole connections. In order to use some of the most popular peripherals, you'll need to have one of these accessories.
  
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• Apple has a serious security issue as another one of its stores gets robbed

  09-12-2016 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  San Francisco Police Department has released footage of two recent Apple store robberies in the Bay Area...
  
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• AirPods Delay Attributed to Apple Ensuring Both Earpieces Receive Audio at Same Time [Updated]

  09-12-2016 17:57 via macrumors.com
  
  AirPods were originally slated to launch in October, but the wireless earphones were later delayed. Apple said it needed "a little more time" before they are ready for customers, and it has yet to provide an official update since.
  While the exact reason for the delay remains unclear, a person familiar with the development of AirPods told The Wall Street Journal that Apple's troubles appear to be related to its "efforts to chart a new path for wireless headphones," in addition to resolving what h
  
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• Samsung to Brick Unreturned Galaxy Note7 Devices With Software Update

  09-12-2016 17:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung today announced that an update to its now-infamous line of Galaxy Note7 smartphones will render the remaining devices within the United States useless, as a means to further ensure the safety of its customers who still own the malfunctioning smartphone.Even though "more than 93 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note7 devices" have been returned, Samsung's December 19 update will ensure no more danger befalls one of its customers. The update will prevent the ability to charge the smartphone
  
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• Apple adds dozens of new cars to CarPlay compatibility list - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 17:43
  
  CarPlay is, or soon will be, available in 200 different models worldwide.
  
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• Don't expect to play 'Super Mario Run' on a plane - CNET

  09-12-2016 17:39
  
  The much-anticipated mobile game for iOS devices may require an always-on Internet connection, according to an interview with the game's producer.
  
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• Apple leaks reveal shake up in iPhone pricing likely next year; $1,200 256GB iPhone 8?

  09-12-2016 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will once again only iterate with its 2017 iPhones and an ‘iPhone 7S’ and ‘iPhone 7S Plus’ will look virtually identical...
  
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• Samsung software update will brick the few remaining Note 7s left in the wild - CNET

  09-12-2016 17:20
  
  With 93 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note7 devices returned in the U.S., Samsung is taking an even more dramatic step to encourage owners to return the remaining 7 percent.
  
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• Chevy warns the Bolt EV's battery might lose some charge capacity, but that's unlikely - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 17:20
  
  The car's manual says capacity may drop by 10 to 40 percent over the life of the battery's eight-year warranty period.
  
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• Super Mario Run's always-on Internet requirement could ruin the fun for many gamers

  09-12-2016 17:17 via macworld.com
  
  When Super Mario Run debuts on iOS next Thursday, players hoping to while away their subway commute with Nintendo’s runner game will be in for a shock. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto—the creator of the Mario series—recently told Mashable that the game will require a persistent Internet connection to play.
  To hear Miyamoto tell it, this is all about reducing the risk of piracy and protecting Nintendo’s intellectual property. “We want to make sure that we’re
  
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• Ford's next Shelby Mustang is a track-only racing brute - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 17:16
  
  The FP350S is meant for a number of road racing events, but you'll need a trailer to get it from track to track.
  
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• Library book, overdue for 120 years, returned - CNET

  09-12-2016 17:09
  
  Most overdue library books only go over by a matter of days or weeks, but one book about microscopes managed to hide out for a dozen decades.
  
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• No inauguration protest at Lincoln Memorial? Twitter's outraged - CNET

  09-12-2016 17:08
  
  Social Cues: Also trending on social media are J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" album and Kirk Douglas' 100th birthday.
  
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• Nomad PowerPack Review: A High-Quality Battery Pack With Tile Location Tracking

  09-12-2016 17:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Nomad has been a well-known third-party Apple accessory manufacturer for a few years, creating leather cases for iPhones and iPads, Apple Watch bands, and battery packs that integrate directly into charging cables. The company's newest product is the $99.95 Nomad Advanced Trackable PowerPack, a 9,000 mAh mobile battery that is built with Nomad's usual "ultra-rugged construction," with an added bonus of Tile integration so users don't have to worry about misplacing the PowerPack.
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