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• Why Apple should buy Sirius XM and Pandora

  14-12-2016 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Recent news reports that Sirius XM Holdings may have some interest in acquiring the streaming ad and subscription supported music service Pandora Media...
  
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• 51% off Apple MK0X2AM/A USB-C to Lightning Cable - Deal Alert

  14-12-2016 23:05 via macworld.com
  
  This USB-C cable connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your computer's USB-C port for syncing and charging.(amazon.com)To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Apple AirPods now estimated to ship in 6 weeks

  14-12-2016 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has updated its website to indicate AirPods are now estimated to ship in 6 weeks...
  
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• Filmmakers and journalists to camera makers: Add encryption - CNET

  14-12-2016 22:27
  
  The signatories, which include filmmakers Laura Poitras and Alex Gibney, say they want protection as authoritarian governments and other forces try to seize their footage.
  
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• BMW invests in VR-based professional training company - Roadshow

  14-12-2016 22:27
  
  It would likely be used to enhance both internal and external experiences, like manufacturing and sales.
  
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• Podcast 538: Ermagherd ErrPerrrds

  14-12-2016 22:25 via macworld.com
  
  It’s a holiday miracle—AirPods are finally available to order, although shipping estimates have already slid to about six weeks, bah humbug. Macworld’s review should post next Monday.
  Elsewhere, Susie’s incredibly excited about the single sign-on feature for Apple TV, since it’s given her access to the FX NOW app and, inside it, _every episode of The Simpsons, ever_. The TV app itself, new to tvOS this week, is probably going to be a lot more useful for cable subsc
  
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• ​Brave gets first paying partner for privacy-protected ads - CNET

  14-12-2016 22:22
  
  The browser now will supply ads for Bitcoin info site CoinDesk, an encouraging sign for the startup and those looking for an internet free of intrusive ads.
  
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• President-elect Trump meets privately with Apple CEO Cook, tells tech leaders: ‘I’m here to help you folks do well’

  14-12-2016 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ringed by tech's elite, President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday promised to...
  
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• The Week in Mac Apps: Day Planner is more than your average calendar

  14-12-2016 22:15 via macworld.com
  
  New Mac apps of the weekThis week’s roundup of new Mac Apps brings us a handy planning app, plus more Touch Bar-friendly picks for your new MacBook Pro. Read on!Boom 2: The Best Audio Enhancement App 1.5.1Global Delight’s $11 Boom 2 (Mac App Store Link) improves your sound experience by optimizing all your video and audio files specifically for your Mac’s speakers.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• iPhone apps hold the potential to revolutionize health

  14-12-2016 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than a year and a half ago, Apple unveiled a new breed of iPhone apps that would let people...
  
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• Trump to tech CEOs: We're there for you

  14-12-2016 21:52 via macworld.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump kicked off a meeting with U.S. tech leaders on Wednesday by promising his administration was there to help them do business and make money.
  “We want you to keep going with the incredible innovation,” Trump said. “There’s nobody like you in the world, in the world, there’s nobody like anyone in this room. And anything we can do to help this go along, and we’re going to be there for you.”
  Among the issues the tech CEOs might d
  
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• Watch Stephen Hawking and 'Star Trek' cast use intellect to find cat - CNET

  14-12-2016 21:45
  
  Commentary: It's a short movie in which Simon Pegg's cat and Keanu Reeves make an appearance. And Stephen Hawking gets the best lines.
  
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• Instagram's new feature makes it more like Pinterest - CNET

  14-12-2016 21:44
  
  Now you can bookmark your favorite photos and videos, to come back to later.
  
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• Apple recruits engineers from Berlin-based automotive mapping firm ‘Here’

  14-12-2016 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has poached at least six engineers from Berlin-based mapping company Here...
  
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• Apple's iOS Support app comes to the US - CNET

  14-12-2016 21:14
  
  With the new app, you can schedule appointments at Apple Stores or chat with support team members.
  
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• Apple Support gets its own standalone iOS app

  14-12-2016 21:05 via macworld.com
  
  If your iPhone is having issues, just turn to Apple’s latest iOS app for support.On Wednesday, Apple released its new standalone Apple Support app in the U.S. App Store. First spotted by TechCrunch, this iOS app lets you schedule appointments at your local Genius Bar or an Apple authorized retailer and chat in real-time with a support technician.You can also find product documentation based on the devices that are registered to your iCloud account. That way, you don’t have to spend t
  
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• Apple’s iPad is the ‘new stethoscope’ and every doctor needs one

  14-12-2016 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The move to put iOS inside healthcare is gathering so much momentum...
  
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• Meet the voice of 'Thunderbirds', 'Doctor Who' and Apple's 1984 ad - CNET

  14-12-2016 20:58
  
  You might not know David Graham's name, but you'll certainly recognise his voice.
  
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• Apple’s iMessage economy is already big business

  14-12-2016 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  This holiday season, Apple is expecting record sales for new iPhones...
  
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• Affairs site Ashley Madison settles hacking claims for $1.6M - CNET

  14-12-2016 20:30
  
  The site, which suffered a major data breach last year, also says it'll set up a system to improve its cybersecurity.
  
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• Smosh's 'Ghostmates' is dead serious about storytelling - CNET

  14-12-2016 20:07
  
  In a new movie, YouTube megastars Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla tackle the real-life issue of living with roommates. In this case, though, one of them isn't exactly alive.
  
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• The beginner's guide to juicing at home - CNET

  14-12-2016 20:04
  
  You don't have to choose between shopping and juicing. Here's how to have both.
  
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• A computer for everything: One year of iPad Pro

  14-12-2016 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  I use my iPad Pro for everything...
  
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• 'Ghost in the Shell' trailer heralds classic anime's return to theaters - CNET

  14-12-2016 20:02
  
  Forget the controversial Scarlett Johansson live action version and relive the classic original anime for one night only. Here's the trailer.
  
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• Facebook is mulling buying original videos - CNET

  14-12-2016 19:58
  
  That includes "original and licensed scripted, unscripted and sports content," says the executive leading the effort.
  
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• What does Lamborghini have in store for the V12? - Roadshow

  14-12-2016 19:55
  
  A new teaser video leads us to believe it's not going anywhere anytime soon.
  
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• ​Uber puts self-driving cars on the road in SF - Roadshow

  14-12-2016 19:43
  
  The ride-hailing company now has autonomous vehicles ready to pick up passengers in the Bay Area.
  
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• Apple’s new TV app shows just how painfully behind Apple is

  14-12-2016 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s latest attempt to crack digital TV arrived Monday in the form of a name change most consumers might not even notice...
  
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• Sling brings the film festival to you with Fandor Festival - CNET

  14-12-2016 19:26
  
  Boasting more than 300 indie films and documentaries, Sling's Hollywood Extra package wants to broaden your horizons.
  
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• In SF? You may be hailing Uber's self-driving cars (The 3:59, Ep. 154) - CNET

  14-12-2016 19:23
  
  We discuss Uber pushing forward with it's autonomous car project, Amazon making its first drone delivery and the awkwardness of the Trump tech roundtable.
  
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• Trump's newest advisers include Elon Musk, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick - Roadshow

  14-12-2016 19:06
  
  His transition team made the announcement ahead of a tech summit planned for this week.
  
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• Apple’s Final Cut Pro X product team return to the spotlight after 5 years

  14-12-2016 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple should share their plans for Final Cut (and the Mac Pro) for the next few years  - and to follow through on those plans...
  
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• First 'Dunkirk' trailer shows desperate times - CNET

  14-12-2016 18:58
  
  Christopher Nolan's latest movie takes you to the embattled shores of France during World War II.
  
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• Faraday Future slowly unveiling production EV on its website - Roadshow

  14-12-2016 18:48
  
  It's a bit more sensible (and sustainable) than releasing single images every day until CES starts in January.
  
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• Star Wars and fashion collide at Singapore's 'Rogue One' gala - CNET

  14-12-2016 18:46
  
  Star Wars-inspired fashion took the stage at a gala screening of the "Rogue One" movie.
  
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• Alexa heads to Vegas, opens at the Wynn - CNET

  14-12-2016 18:37
  
  If you're staying the Wynn hotel, you'll soon be able to open the blinds and turn on the lights in your room with a voice command.
  
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• Imagine if Alexa was a giggling robot in a short skirt - CNET

  14-12-2016 18:27
  
  Just to be clear, the Gatebox Virtual Home Robot has nothing to do with Amazon. And probably the only reason it looks somewhat like the Echo is so that the people who buy it have a convenient cover.
  
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• Massive Takata airbag recall now covers a bunch of supercars - Roadshow

  14-12-2016 18:10
  
  See, the rich really are just like us!
  
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• Apple withdraws watchOS 3.1.1 update due to reports of bricked Apple Watches

  14-12-2016 18:05 via macworld.com
  
  Apple released the watchOS 3.1.1 update on Monday, but now that update is no longer available. According to a MacRumors report, the watchOS 3.1.1 update may render the Apple Watch unusable.
  Users on Reddit say that after installing the update, the watch displays an exclamation point in a circle, along with a URL for Apple support. The URL, www.apple.com/help/watch, redirects to a support page that tells users to perform a force restart by pressing and holding the side button and Digital Crown a
  
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• Electoral vote drama grabs social media attention - CNET

  14-12-2016 18:03
  
  Social Cues: Also trending is the four-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting rampage.
  
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• The eero home Wi-Fi system is the mesh network solution Apple should’ve made

  14-12-2016 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  With Apple reportedly discontinuing its line of wireless routers...
  
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• Apple store employee: iPhone battery replacement is a mess

  14-12-2016 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple was quick to rectify the 'random shut down' issue affecting some iPhones by offering in-store battery replacements...
  
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• You can live stream on Twitter without the Periscope app now

  14-12-2016 17:29 via macworld.com
  
  Twitter has been struggling to regain its identity in the face of acquisition rumors and staff layoffs, but there’s one thing it’s always been great at: instant engagement. Now it's bringing the same in-app connectivity you get with your tweets and timeline to live video.
  Broadcasts aren’t entirely new to Twitter. Last year it spent a sizable sum to bring live-video pioneer Periscope into its fold, but the two apps have never been fully integrated. Twitter had previously built
  
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• Artificial intelligence has a big year ahead of it - CNET

  14-12-2016 17:19
  
  In 2017, AI won't just be for the nerdy companies. Machine learning can help with mortgage applications and bridge safety, too.
  
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• Life-size T-Rex skeleton made of balloons is breathtaking - CNET

  14-12-2016 17:15
  
  Artist Mark Verge created an intimidating Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur from 700 balloons. A new video shows how he did it.
  
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• Apple ‘fixes’ MacBook Pro battery life issue by removing the ‘time remaining’ clock

  14-12-2016 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The macOS 10.12.2. update dropped today, and it contains a bevy of bug fixes and improvements...
  
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• Xbox One adds dimensions to its sound with Dolby Atmos - CNET

  14-12-2016 17:13
  
  Starting next year, Xbox One and Windows 10 will use the new surround sound standard to help immerse you in digital worlds.
  
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• Trump's newest advisors include Elon Musk, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick - Roadshow

  14-12-2016 17:12
  
  His transition team made the announcement ahead of a tech summit planned for this week.
  
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• Amazon Prime Air's delivery by drone just became a reality - CNET

  14-12-2016 17:07
  
  Amazon's delivery drones program fulfills its first order -- an Amazon Fire TV and a bag of popcorn -- in 13 minutes.
  
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• President-elect Trump to meet with Apple CEO Cook, other tech leaders today

  14-12-2016 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his disdain for the titans of Silicon Valley...
  
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