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• Microsoft says MacBook Pro owners are switching to Surface

  12-12-2016 23:27 via macworld.com
  
  The new Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pros have been polarizing, to say the least. Some think the new 13- and 15-inch models are woefully underpowered for their high price tags, while others rave about the OLED strip that replaces the Pro’s function keys. Microsoft thinks there are more of the former than the latter, and that its Surface lineup targeting creative professionals stands to benefit.
  According to Microsoft, it has numbers to back up that belief. The company said in its year-in-re
  
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• These are the 10 best engines for 2017, according to WardsAuto - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 23:19
  
  Efficiency is the name of the game for WardsAuto's 10 Best Engines list this year, as turbochargers and hybrid-electric powertrains dominate the scene. Let's go through the winners in alphabetical order.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Discovery' casts three Klingons: Qapla'! - CNET

  12-12-2016 23:19
  
  There will be Klingons in "Star Trek: Discovery" and we now know what three of them will look like underneath the alien makeup.
  
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• Google partners with Cuba for faster YouTube, Gmail - CNET

  12-12-2016 23:02
  
  The search giant will install servers on the island to store data for its services.
  
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• Apple could give us AirPods for the holidays, but maybe not the BeatsX headphones - CNET

  12-12-2016 23:01
  
  After being announced back in September, Apple has yet to release the AirPods or the BeatsX headsets. That might soon change for one of them.
  
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• Apple may invest in SoftBank's $100 billion tech fund - CNET

  12-12-2016 22:56
  
  Apple has reportedly held talks with the Japanese telecommunications giant about investing in what may be one of the world's biggest tech funds.
  
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• (Coffee-table) book review: ‘Designed by Apple in California’

  12-12-2016 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  I grew up immersed in art books. My mother lectured on history of art and architecture and later taught...
  
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• Instagram rolls out its Live video feature in the U.S.

  12-12-2016 22:45 via macworld.com
  
  Instagram’s latest features focus more on live streaming and less on photo sharing. On Monday, Instagram started rolling out its “Live” video-streaming feature to iOS and Android users in the U.S. The company first unveiled this feature in November, as a way to “connect with your friends and followers right now.” You will also be able to find popular Live videos in the Explore page. According to Instagram, Live will be available to everyone in the next few day
  
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• Uber accused of tracking celebs, politicians - CNET

  12-12-2016 22:43
  
  A former Uber employee files a lawsuit claiming his co-workers used the ride-hailing app to track Beyonce and ex-girlfriends, among others.
  
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• 36 years ago today, Apple went public

  12-12-2016 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the biggest tech IPO of its day, more than 40 out of 1,000 Apple employees become instant millionaires...
  
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• Pac-Man comes to Apple’s new MacBook Pro Touch Bar

  12-12-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's Touch Bar has its very own version of Pac-Man...
  
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• How to restart your iPhone without using the Home or power buttons

  12-12-2016 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Whenever you are unfortunate enough to have a broken Home button or non-functioning power button...
  
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• Not just a supplier: Delphi to start autonomous ride-sharing outfit - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 21:29
  
  Delphi will launch pilot programs in both Europe and the US simultaneously.
  
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• YouTube channel RealLifeLore finds most remote place on planet - CNET

  12-12-2016 21:22
  
  While checking out what's trending on YouTube, I found a video that determines where you would have to go on Earth to be as far away from humanity as possible.
  
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• Why Dolby Cinema at AMC is the best movie-going experience today - CNET

  12-12-2016 21:00
  
  I may sound spoiled, but it's hard for me to go to another theater after the Dolby experience.
  
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• Black Friday-style deals are back for Xbox One and PS4 - CNET

  12-12-2016 20:51
  
  Sony's PlayStation 4 Slim and Microsoft's Xbox One S game consoles are once again $50 off for a limited time.
  
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• Uber lawsuit alleges startup tracked celebs, politicians - CNET

  12-12-2016 20:45
  
  A former employee of the ride-sharing company says his coworkers used the app to track Beyonce and ex-girlfriends, among others.
  
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• Ford's recently published patent should freak you out a bit - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 20:29
  
  Its method for crowdsourcing vehicle identification smacks of Big Brother.
  
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• Apple's new TV app goes live with unified search - CNET

  12-12-2016 20:27
  
  An update to Apple's iOS mobile software also brings hundreds of new emojis to your iPhone and iPad -- and keeps that beloved butt-looking peach.
  
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• Facebook to launch 360-degree live videos - CNET

  12-12-2016 20:16
  
  The social network's future hinges on both live video and virtual reality. Now those efforts are slowly coming together.
  
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• Watch the slow-motion spectacle of a soccer ball to the face - CNET

  12-12-2016 20:06
  
  What happens when you film a water-filled soccer ball bumping into someone's face? The Slow Mo Guys are glad you asked.
  
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• Apple releases updates for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS

  12-12-2016 20:06 via macworld.com
  
  On Monday, Apple decided to start the week off with operating system updates. The company released iOS 10.2, watchOS 3.1.1, and tvOS 10.1 to the general public.
  Each update is available as an over-the-air download. Before installing the updates, it’s a good idea to back up your devices first.iOS 10.2The main new feature in iOS 10.2 is the TV app, which allows you to watch content on your Apple TV. There’s also new emoji, and redesigns of several current characters. The 360.6MB updat
  
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• IPhone screen maker said to buy major OLED venture

  12-12-2016 20:04 via macworld.com
  
  One of Apple’s major suppliers of iPhone displays is poised to make a major investment in OLED screens. Japan Display plans to acquire Joled, a joint OLED screen maker owned by Sony and Panasonic, according to Japan’s Nikkei newspaper.
  The deal will be completed this year and also includes an additional 75 billion yen ($650 million) investment from the Japanese government-backed Innovation Network Corp. of Japan.
  Japan Display itself was formed out of the LCD manufacturing operation
  
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• Super Nintendo World is coming to Universal Studios Japan - CNET

  12-12-2016 19:44
  
  Mario and his known associates are getting a world of their own.
  
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• Instagram's live video update rolling out across the US - CNET

  12-12-2016 19:42
  
  The app's new feature lets you broadcast video but doesn't save them for viewing later.
  
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• See a totally alien landscape on Mars' south pole - CNET

  12-12-2016 19:22
  
  It might look like worm tracks or an ant farm, but a NASA image actually shows some very exotic formations on Mars' frigid pole.
  
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• 'Sorting Hat' spider is J.K. Rowling's new favorite fantastic beast - CNET

  12-12-2016 19:08
  
  A newly discovered magical-looking little spider now carries a big name borrowed from the Harry Potter series.
  
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• Twitch lets you keep the trolls out of your chat - CNET

  12-12-2016 19:07
  
  A new moderation tool from Twitch gives streamers more control over the content in their chats.
  
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• Samsung is bricking the surviving Note 7s (The 3:59, Ep. 152) - CNET

  12-12-2016 19:04
  
  Samsung plans to render the remaining fire-prone Note 7's useless, Grand Tour could be the most pirated TV show ever and how will an online-only Super Mario Run play out?
  
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• Black hole rips star apart, creating biggest blast ever seen - CNET

  12-12-2016 19:01
  
  At first scientists thought the inconceivably bright flare was a supernova. It turns out it was a far crazier cosmic collision.
  
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• More 'switching from Macs to Surface than ever,' Microsoft claims - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:59
  
  Commentary: Microsoft says November was its best month yet for Surface and calls Apple's MacBook Pro "disappointing."
  
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• These are the games of 2016 that disappointed us the most - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:56
  
  Making video games is hard. As much as we anticipate the release of a game, sometimes the stars just don't line up. These aren't the worst games of the year, but they're easily the most disappointing.
  
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• TV Everywhere hits 22 million. Is 70 million really next? - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:54
  
  TV Everywhere took six-plus years to get 22 million households tuning into its digital TV. Now it wants to triple that in a fraction of the time.
  
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• Dell drops prices on Green Monday laptops - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:49
  
  Our favorite OLED gaming laptop is included in the deals.
  
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• 'Sorting Hat' spider gets Harry Potter-inspired name - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:47
  
  A newly discovered magical-looking little spider now carries a big name borrowed from the Harry Potter series.
  
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• Slap your forehead along with the most disappointing games of 2016 - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:38
  
  These may not be the worst videogames of 2016, but man are they disappointing.
  
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• Green Monday brings another day of discounts at Best Buy - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:31
  
  Still have room on your credit card? Best Buy would like to fix that with deals on everything from PCs to phones to appliances.
  
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• Golden Globes give Twitter a 'Westworld,' 'Stranger Things' fix - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:29
  
  Social Cues: Also trending on social media are NASA and WikiLeaks' Julian Assange.
  
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• Mysterious auto startup Rivian bids on empty Mitsubishi plant - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 18:27
  
  Rivian claims it would get the plant up and running in about five years.
  
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• Bill Gates helps start $1 billion fund for energy research - CNET

  12-12-2016 18:20
  
  Gates, along with others, is putting money toward the advancement of breakthroughs in energy research.
  
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• Get some 'Green Monday' laptop discounts from HP - CNET

  12-12-2016 17:45
  
  A few of our favorite systems are on sale.
  
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• Apple’s promised Calendar spam fix is coming

  12-12-2016 17:38 via macworld.com
  
  Apple promised to put a stop to those irritating iCloud Calendar spam invites, and now the fix is in. The company just added a “Report Junk” option the Calendar app on iCloud.com, and that feature may soon be coming to iOS and macOS.
  The junk-reporting tool, first noticed by a Reddit user, doesn’t prevent the spam invite from appearing on your calendar, but does let you report the event as junk if it appears from a sender who is not a contact. Reporting the event deletes it fr
  
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• Unsure how to pronounce Porsche? Hear it straight from the source - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 17:29
  
  No, it's not "Porsh."
  
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• Longest Uber drive ever takes fare from Virginia to Brooklyn - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 17:11
  
  The driver only ended up averaging about $9 per hour for the trip, though.
  
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• Elton John wants your help making music videos - CNET

  12-12-2016 17:02
  
  The music legend partners with YouTube on a contest that could give you the chance to direct the official video for songs like "Rocket Man."
  
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• Archery King misses the competitive target with its paid perks

  12-12-2016 17:00 via macworld.com
  
  Free-to-play games often look appealing, but it’s difficult to know at a glance whether the business model is insidious and fun ruining, or reasonable and worth pumping a few bucks into. With Freemium Field Test, we’ll take a recent free-to-play iOS game, put it through its paces, and let you know if it’s really worth your time (and money).Have the urge to shoot at things, but don’t want those things to look like people, animals, or other living creatures? Well, Archery K
  
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• Another look at Kia's 'fastest-accelerating' sedan - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 16:45
  
  Kia's first proper sport sedan will make its debut in Detroit next month.
  
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• Amazon's 'Grand Tour' may be the most pirated TV show ever - CNET

  12-12-2016 16:04
  
  Millions of people are choosing to download the car show illegally rather than pay for Amazon Prime.
  
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• The Week in iPhone and iPad Cases: LuMee's Duo selfie case is now available for the iPhone 7

  12-12-2016 16:00 via macworld.com
  
  New cases on the scene This week’s roundup of new iPhone and iPad cases brings us iPhone 7 models of two of our favorite cases—LuMee’s fabulous Duo case for photography, and Mophie’s slim Juice Pack Air battery case. Plus, a nice assortment of other cases for your iPhone or iPad. Read on!BelkinThe Air Protect SheerForce Pro (iPhone 7 and 7 Plus; $35 to $40 MSRP, $27.85 on Amazon) features a transparent back and a reinforced frame for extra cushioning.To read this article
  
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• Mercedes-Benz teases E-Class Coupe ahead of December 14 reveal - Roadshow

  12-12-2016 15:55
  
  If you've seen the S-Class or C-Class coupe, you know what to expect.
  
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