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• The essential AirPod user guide for iPhones, Macs – and Android

  20-12-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Available now after a few weeks delay, Apple’s AirPods are wireless earbuds that can do so much more than any other wireless headphone system...
  
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• 7-Eleven completes 77 drone deliveries in the US - CNET

  20-12-2016 22:32
  
  Yes, the king of Slurpees, taquitos and the Big Bite is dominating at commercial drone deliveries in the US.
  
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• Apple’s next-gen flagship OLED iPhone is codenamed ‘Ferrari’

  20-12-2016 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will release three models of iPhones next year, codenamed D20, D21 and D22...
  
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• 7-Eleven completes 77 drone deliveries in US - CNET

  20-12-2016 22:13
  
  Yes, the king of Slurpees, taquitos and the Big Bite is dominating at commercial drone deliveries in the US.
  
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• Nintendo Switch might double its GPU speeds while docked - CNET

  20-12-2016 22:01
  
  The anticipated Nintendo Switch can be played on the go, but it's thought to work even better when docked.
  
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• Apple extends USB-C accessories discount deal into March

  20-12-2016 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  At the very least) most Mac users may want to get themselves a decent hub...
  
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• 2016 was a roller coaster year for Samsung VR -- literally - CNET

  20-12-2016 21:46
  
  Turns out people really like being scared when they're wearing Samsung's virtual reality headset.
  
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• Flaming Samsung Note 7s fill the year's best Yule fireplace - CNET

  20-12-2016 21:34
  
  Warm your techie soul with a joyful Yule log video showing a fireplace full of Samsung Galaxy Note 7s merrily roasting away.
  
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• The Top 5 most-viewed VR experiences on the Samsung Gear VR - CNET

  20-12-2016 21:16
  
  Why ride roller coasters when you can experience them through virtual reality? Viewers wanted real thrills in VR this year, according to Samsung.
  
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• Apple is discussing manufacturing in India, government officials say

  20-12-2016 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. is discussing with the Indian government the possibility of manufacturing its products in the country...
  
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• Instagram Stories' gift to you: Holiday stickers - CNET

  20-12-2016 21:12
  
  Because adding snowmen, candy canes and dreidels to your photos and videos is what the holidays are really all about.
  
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• ​Uber reportedly loses $800M, but revenue is up - CNET

  20-12-2016 21:03
  
  The ride-hailing company is said to have blown through cash in the third quarter, but it apparently still managed to boost its sales to $1.7 billion.
  
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• Huge drone turns guy into flying machine -- and epic snowboarder - CNET

  20-12-2016 20:59
  
  YouTube star Casey Neistat manages to do something we've all wanted to try with a drone: let it haul him around on a wild winter ride.
  
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• Zuckerberg's smart home AI is voiced by Morgan Freeman - CNET

  20-12-2016 20:45
  
  The Facebook CEO shows off the software in a new video. And it speaks Mandarin.
  
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• Apple tries to buy Stuttgart’s wartime bunkers to convert into Apple Store

  20-12-2016 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has reportedly offered a three-digit million amount to acquire an underground bunker in Stuttgart that it wanted to convert into a retail outlet...
  
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• You can order the LG UltraFine 5K display now, for less - CNET

  20-12-2016 20:08
  
  The big, high-resolution, wide-gamut monitor that Apple showed off in October is almost ready for your viewing pleasure, discounted through March.
  
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• From 'Westworld' to 'Deadpool': The best TV and movies of 2016 - CNET

  20-12-2016 20:05
  
  We're optimistically looking back at 2016 and all the great shows and movies it brought us. Join us to forget about this dumpster fire year, won't you?
  
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• HTC has a 'big announcement' for 'U' on January 12 - CNET

  20-12-2016 19:55
  
  The electronics maker sends out invites for its "next big announcement" just after CES 2017. But for now, the company's staying mum on details.
  
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• Apple’s Mac division has ‘lost clout’ with Jony Ive and Apple design team

  20-12-2016 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Mac team has 'lost clout' with the company’s industrial design group and software team...
  
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• Man wins right to wear goat horns in driver's license photo - CNET

  20-12-2016 19:31
  
  Phelan Moonsong is a Pagan priest. Maine agrees he can look like one on his driver's license too.
  
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• HTC has annoucement for 'U' on January 12 - CNET

  20-12-2016 19:25
  
  The electronics maker sends out invites for its "next big announcement" on January 12, 2017.
  
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• Lots of new TV shows and movies hit Hulu in January 2017 - CNET

  20-12-2016 19:19
  
  The long wait for new episodes of your favorite shows ends in the new year. Plus, Hulu is adding some quality movies to its catalog.
  
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• You can get the LG UltraFine 5K display now, for less - CNET

  20-12-2016 19:18
  
  The big, high-resolution, wide-gamut monitor that Apple debuted in October is ready for your viewing pleasure, discounted through March.
  
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• LG’s 4K and 5K UltraFine displays now for sale at the Apple online store

  20-12-2016 19:13 via macworld.com
  
  Back in June, Apple announced that it discontinued its Thunderbolt Display, leaving Mac users wondering about their display choices. The picture became clearer in October, when Apple announced that it worked with LG on an UltraFine 4K and 5K display, but they wouldn’t be available until December. Well, we’re well into December, and the day’s finally here: both the LG UltraFine 4K and UltraFine 5K display are available for purchase on the online Apple store.To read this article
  
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• Orlando shooting victims' families sue Twitter, Google, Facebook - CNET

  20-12-2016 19:04
  
  The families claim the influential tech companies didn't do enough to limit the reach of the Islamic State.
  
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• Methbot: Russian botnet steals millions from US companies every day

  20-12-2016 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Russian hackers are stealing between $3 million to $5 million per day from US brands and media companies...
  
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• 'Blade Runner 2049' trailer, dissected shot by shot - CNET

  20-12-2016 18:59
  
  We break down the first trailer for "Blade Runner 2049," set 30 years after the original film.
  
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• Giant inflatable Santa-dragon is the only way to decorate - CNET

  20-12-2016 18:37
  
  You can have your Santas and snowmen. The only Christmas inflatable for me is a dragon big enough to eat a car.
  
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• Apple's committed to 'great desktops,' Tim Cook tells employees - CNET

  20-12-2016 18:31
  
  The CEO says desktops are "very strategic" for Apple, according to internal messages obtained by Techcrunch.
  
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• AirPods teardown reveals the magic and glue that make Apple's wireless earphones work

  20-12-2016 18:28 via macworld.com
  
  Sometimes it's just not worth it to peek behind the curtain and find out how the magic happens. That's the feeling you get from iFixit after the teardown champs took on their latest challenge: Apple's AirPods.These tiny wearables pack a lot of power into a small space. They've got Bluetooth, beamforming microphones, optical sensors, a motion accelerometer, a 93 milliwatt battery (we'll get to that), and speakers. It's no surprise there's little room among all those components for grace and an ea
  
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• Shorter lines for pricey burgers as Shake Shack ups mobile rollout - CNET

  20-12-2016 18:12
  
  The gourmet fast-food chain's mobile ordering app expands its reach to more cities.
  
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• Tim Cook reaffirms Apple's commitment to the Mac, in response to growing doubt

  20-12-2016 18:09 via macworld.com
  
  The Mac Pro and Mac mini have languished for years. The iMac faces increased competition from rivals like Microsoft’s Surface Studio. The MacBook is thinner and lighter than ever, but not more powerful. Critics say it’s clear that Apple has put the Mac on the back burner. In a memo to employees, CEO Tim Cook said nothing could be further from the truth: “We have great desktops in our roadmap,” he wrote, according to TechCrunch. “Nobody should worry about that.&rdqu
  
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• AnandTech reviews Apple Watch Series 2: A much better experience the second time around

  20-12-2016 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Appel Watch Series 2 tackles the areas where its predecessor faltered, and provides a much better experience as a result...
  
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• Steal the plans to this gingerbread Death Star - CNET

  20-12-2016 18:02
  
  The deadliest spacecraft in the galaxy gets a deliciously detailed gingerbread makeover for the holidays.
  
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• Honda delivers 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell to first six customers - Roadshow

  20-12-2016 18:00
  
  And now they can drive in the carpool lane with impunity!
  
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• VR is here, but it hasn't really arrived -- yet - CNET

  20-12-2016 17:49
  
  Virtual-reality headsets from Facebook, Sony, Google and more have hit the market in the past year. But will the technology really stick?
  
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• Marco Arment: Apple’s Mac Pro is ‘very likely dead’

  20-12-2016 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple chief executive Tim Cook [yesterday] addressed concerns about the state of Mac desktop hardware inside the company...
  
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• Tigers chase drone through the snow. Can they catch it? - CNET

  20-12-2016 17:27
  
  Siberian tigers at a Canadian zoo are frolicking in the snow and then are mesmerized by a drone filming and teasing them.
  
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• There's Still Time! Go Here For Last Minute Deals That Will Ship Fast - Deal Alert

  20-12-2016 17:06 via macworld.com
  
  Procrastination has once again turned into desperation. "Maybe I could whittle a pan flute from those broken chair legs in the basement", you're thinking. Snap out of it! Stay calm and remind yourself that with just a few minutes on Amazon right now you can still snag great gifts for anyone left on your list, and have them at your doorstep with plenty of time to gift wrap. Amazon's "last minute deals" page right here features great deals in almost any department, guaranteed by Amazon to ar
  
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• Don't Force it! Fix it with this 'Star Wars' multi-tool - CNET

  20-12-2016 17:06
  
  Wookiee mechanics, droids and humans alike will find this Millennium Falcon-shaped tool kit from ThinkGeek can get the job done.
  
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• Toyota recalls 86 coupe over ignition-key troubles - Roadshow

  20-12-2016 17:00
  
  Thankfully, it affects fewer than 100 models in the US.
  
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• How Tim Cook’s Apple alienated Mac loyalists

  20-12-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  To die-hard fans, Apple Inc.'s Macintosh sometimes seems like an afterthought these days...
  
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• Last minute holiday gifts for cooks and cooking gadget lovers - CNET

  20-12-2016 16:37
  
  From Home Deals: Looking for a last minute holiday gift for the cook in your life? We've got a great selection of deals that can make cooking easier and quicker.
  
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• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame strikes a chord on social media - CNET

  20-12-2016 16:27
  
  Social Cues: Also trending on social media are Archduke Franz Ferdinand and #ScroogeChristmasCarols.
  
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• Meet the Klingon newt and the Ziggy Stardust snake - CNET

  20-12-2016 16:26
  
  Let's end the year on a playful note, with two stunning new species discovered in one of the most diverse areas on the planet.
  
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• EU to Facebook: What's with that misleading WhatsApp info? - CNET

  20-12-2016 16:19
  
  Could Facebook be slapped with a huge fine next year? Turn the page to chapter 2017 to find out.
  
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• Watch Ford GT designer Camilo Pardo turn Instagram posts into art - Roadshow

  20-12-2016 16:10
  
  This isn't something you can whip up at your local "Wine and Painting" studio.
  
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• Feds investigating 1 million Dodge, Ram vehicles for potential shifter issue - Roadshow

  20-12-2016 16:09
  
  The government received reports of 25 crashes allegedly related to this issue.
  
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• Fun with no numbers: Microsoft is indefinably great

  20-12-2016 16:00 via macworld.com
  
  You know the old saying: There are lies, damned lies and statistics. And then there are ridiculous half-truths packaged up as marketing. And then there’s Gary. But Gary doesn’t enter into this story.The Verge’s Tom Warren goes to the source to find out how awesome Microsoft is.“Microsoft: more people are switching from Macs to Surface than ever before.” (Tip o’ the antlers to @designheretic.)More! Hey, how many more?!Indecipherable mumbling more!
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• Tim Cook explains to Apple employees why he met with President-elect Trump

  20-12-2016 15:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a series of answers to questions posted on Apple’s internal employee info service Apple Web today...
  
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