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• AirPods kick off Apple’s battle for our ears

  23-12-2016 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  AirPods are Apple's surprise hit product of 2016. While their simplicity may evoke comparisons...
  
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• Apple’s AirPods show just how badly Siri needs an offline mode

  23-12-2016 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the AirPods, the main and only means of audio playback control is by double-tapping...
  
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• First LG UltraFine 5K Displays Arrive Early for Lucky Customers

  23-12-2016 21:59
  
  While the LG UltraFine 5K Display went on sale earlier this week, it was actually the second time it became available for purchase. Apple very briefly accepted orders for the display in late November, possibly by mistake, and some lucky customers who bought one received six to eight week shipping estimates.Apple emailed some of those first-wave customers earlier this week to let them know their order would be shipping sooner than expected, typically with an expected delivery date of December 28
  
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• MacBook Pro is the first Apple laptop to lack a recommendation from Consumer Reports

  23-12-2016 21:58 via macworld.com
  
  The new MacBook Pro is the black sheep in Apple’s product line, at least according to a new review.
  Apple’s latest MacBook Pro has failed to receive a buy recommendation from Consumer Reports, making it the first MacBook in history to lack this stamp of approval. Consumer Reports cites extreme inconsistencies with battery performance as the key issue for withholding their recommendation. 
  Apple claims that the new MacBook Pro boasts 10 hours of battery life, but Consumer Report
  
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• My Facebook Year in Review: Equal parts joy and depression - CNET

  23-12-2016 21:53
  
  Commentary: Thanks a lot for the memories, Facebook. Now I'm sad, nostalgic and happy all at the same time.
  
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• TSMC yield issues could hinder launch of Apple’s next-gen iPads

  23-12-2016 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Both Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's and Samsung's 10nm processes have reached...
  
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• The cars owners most regret buying, according to Consumer Reports - Roadshow

  23-12-2016 21:06
  
  Consumer Reports' annual Owner Satisfaction Survey tracks whether or not owners would buy the same car all over again. This is a list of the cars owners most regret purchasing, broken down by vehicle class, with the overall most regrettable purchase at the end.
  
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• Tesla, Porsche take top honors in Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey - Roadshow

  23-12-2016 21:06
  
  Fiat came in last place, followed by Nissan, Infiniti and Acura, respectively.
  
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• No, Apple, do not simplify, get better

  23-12-2016 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Critics say both Mac Pro and Mac mini are already dead and won’t see a refresh in 2017...
  
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• Rare video shows Steve Jobs warning Apple to focus less on profits and more on great products

  23-12-2016 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  One of more prevalent narratives currently surrounding Apple is that the company has lost its innovative edge...
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Three Year Subscription to 1Password for Families

  23-12-2016 20:02
  
  MacRumors is holding a series of software giveaways in celebration of the holidays, and for today's giveaway, we've partnered with AgileBits to give MacRumors readers a chance to win a three-year subscription to 1Password for Families.For those unfamiliar with 1Password, it is password management software, which is essential in an era where critical website hacks occur on a near-daily basis. With 1Password, you can store all of your passwords, credit cards, and other sensitive information, all p
  
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• Watch Ken Block tear through the snow in a 2017 Ford Raptor - Roadshow

  23-12-2016 20:00
  
  Some folks get to have all the fun.
  
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• The Week in iOS Accessories: Great for gaming

  23-12-2016 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  Gaming gear and moreImage by IDGThis week's roundup features hardware that's great for gaming and more. Click through the slides to find out more!GameSirImage by GameSirTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Tesla Model X now comes with Trans Siberian Orchestra Easter egg - Roadshow

  23-12-2016 19:54
  
  Hopefully the automaker paid for the rights to that song.
  
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• Comment: Apple’s AirPods show just how badly Siri needs an offline mode [Poll]

  23-12-2016 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A few days after having received my AirPods order, I’ve quickly come to realize how the lack of accessible audio playback controls can hinder the overall experience. In my previous reviews of true wireless earbuds, I’ve consistently brought up on-device controls as a positive or a negative. When you remove the wire and the controls so many of us have gotten used to, offering a new means of control is necessary.
  With the AirPods, the main and only means of audio playback co
  
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• Nintendo plans to release 2 or 3 mobile games a year after Super Mario Run's success

  23-12-2016 19:30 via macworld.com
  
  While Android users might still be waiting for their chance to play it, Super Mario Run has blasted to the top of Apple’s App Store charts and smashed download records. So it’s no surprise that Nintendo plans to bring a bunch more games to smartphones.In an interview with Japan-based Kyoto NP, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima revealed that Super Mario Run is just the start of a new strategy for mobile gaming. The company plans to release two or three new games next year, and cont
  
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• Pokémon GO on Apple Watch: The ultimate guide

  23-12-2016 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pokémon Go on the Apple Watch is more than just a companion that pings you when a PokéStop is nearby...
  
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• Apple launches iTunes Boxing Day sales w/ discounted albums in Canada & UK

  23-12-2016 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Continuing in the tradition they’ve started years ago, Apple has once again launched its iTunes Boxing Day sale with discounts on a multitude of albums across the Canadian and UK iTunes stores.
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• Relive 'Black Mirror' gaming nightmares with these AR cupcakes - CNET

  23-12-2016 19:28
  
  Netflix's sci-fi tech horror series "Black Mirror" gets a tasty tribute with cupcakes that feature the augmented-reality gopher from the "Playtest" episode.
  
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• Pokémon Go details two new in-game events for the holidays starting December 25

  23-12-2016 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pokémon Go recently introduced second-generation characters to the mobile game through egg hatching, and now an in-game event starting Christmas morning will make acquiring those new Pokémon much easier. Pokémon Go is also doing an in-game event starting on New Year’s Eve to increase your chances of catching starter Pokémon…more…
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• Avril Lavigne tells Mark Zuckerberg to lay off Nickelback - CNET

  23-12-2016 19:16
  
  Commentary: The singer is appalled that Facebook's CEO stoops to what she calls bullying, when he gets his new AI butler to joke about the band.
  
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• All I want for Christmas is a new Mac Pro!

  23-12-2016 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 'late 2013' Mac Pro cylinder is one of the best Macs I've ever owned...
  
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• Best iPhone and iPad Apps on Sale Through the Holidays

  23-12-2016 19:00
  
  Today marks the first day of Apple's annual iTunes Connect holiday shutdown, meaning the App Store will be void of any new or updated apps between now and Tuesday, December 27. In the meantime, iPhone and iPad users have plenty of time to capitalize on holiday sales for a number of popular apps.
  Alto's Adventure
  $3.99 → 99 cents
  iPhone and iPadAppShopper | App StoreEditor's Note: A beautiful endless runner with procedurally generated terrain based on real-world snowboarding.Day One
  $4.99 &r
  
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• Weekend streaming: 'Captain America: Civil War' hits Netflix - CNET

  23-12-2016 18:39
  
  The third "Captain America" movie joins Netflix's streaming catalog on December 25.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Sharp 55-inch Roku 1080p HDTV $350, Sennheiser Headphones $100, Drop Flip for iOS free, more

  23-12-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Get an unlocked iPhone 6 16GB (refurb) for $225 shipped, iPhone 6s for $320 shipped
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• Ireland’s love affair with Apple triggers hate at home: Some Cork residents are souring on the tech giant

  23-12-2016 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Irish government’s unwavering protection of Apple has infuriated the very people who stand to gain the most...
  
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• Watch an iMac meet its slow-mo doom from a combustion tube - CNET

  23-12-2016 17:50
  
  Some old computers get recycled. Some get blown to bits in a puff of fire from a honking huge combustion tube.
  
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• Google doodles a twosome for the holidays - CNET

  23-12-2016 17:49
  
  It's a double-doodle day for the search giant, which tries to have the best of both halves of the world.
  
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• Star Wars droid BB-8 falls in love... with an ornament - CNET

  23-12-2016 17:15
  
  Get into the holiday spirit by watching the roly-poly "Force Awakens" droid flirt with a Christmas tree ball ornament.
  
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• Donald Trump rages at A-list celebrities on Twitter - CNET

  23-12-2016 17:05
  
  Commentary: Amid reports it's not been easy to get famous performers for his inauguration, the president-elect snorts at the famous.
  
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• Apple’s desktop Macs need some innovation in 2017 – and, no, Apple, we don’t mean thinner

  23-12-2016 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  As we approach the Mac’s third-of-a-century mark, the world looks a lot different from the way it did...
  
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• Podcast 539: AirPods rock, but Siri still struggles

  23-12-2016 16:50 via macworld.com
  
  It’s almost Christmas, and the AirPods are on the naughty and the nice lists. Susie loves the build quality, the sound, even how they look like funky alien earrings. But using Siri for control—and pausing the music every single time!—is not a great solution, and starkly illustrates the problem of Apple treating its own apps and services better than everyone’s else’s.
  Elsewhere, a report in Bloomberg has us all worried about the Mac upgrades we will or won’t g
  
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• Consumer Reports says do not buy Apple’s new MacBook Pro, citing erratic battery life

  23-12-2016 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple launched a new series of MacBook Pro laptops this fall...
  
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• Android tablet restrictions will make sure the kids are all right - CNET

  23-12-2016 16:00
  
  Setting up a restricted user is an easy way to protect your child on an Android tablet.
  
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• Now you can play ‘Pokémon GO’ on your Apple Watch

  23-12-2016 15:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The popular mobile game "Pokemon Go" is coming to the Apple Watch...
  
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• Apple gives iOS app developers more time to encrypt communications

  23-12-2016 15:53 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has backtracked on a plan to force iOS developers to encrypt their app communications by the end of the year.
  The company had previously announced at its Worldwide Developers’ Conference in June that all apps submitted to the App Store will need support the App Transport Security (ATS) feature starting January 1st, 2017. It has not yet set a new deadline.
  ATS is a feature first introduced in iOS 9 that forces apps to communicate with internet servers using encrypted HTTPS (HTTP over
  
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• Yahoo’s Pogue reviews Apple AirPods: Far more elegant and slick than others

  23-12-2016 15:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  The AirPods are pretty great...
  
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• Majority of readers say ‘no big deal’ adapting to USB-C world of new MacBook Pro

  23-12-2016 15:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 9to5Mac poll of 2016 MacBook Pro owners revealed that the majority found it no big deal to adapt to the brave new USB-C-only world. More than 5,000 readers took part, with 56% describing it as ‘a small deal/painless.’more…
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• Watch a bullet ant sting a wildlife show host - CNET

  23-12-2016 15:28
  
  See what happens when "Brave Wilderness" host Coyote Peterson gets the most painful insect sting in the world. Hint: There's lots of screaming.
  
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• Can you spot the sheep hiding among these Santas? - CNET

  23-12-2016 15:11
  
  This festive find-it puzzle from illustrator Dudolf has the internet all excited about the sheep search.
  
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• Swipe right to rule: Reigns is a Tinder-style choose your own adventure

  23-12-2016 15:00 via macworld.com
  
  These days, keeping up with games can be a full-time job. So how do you separate the signal from the noise, the wheat from the chaff, the Temple Runs from the Temple Jumps? Allow us to help by regularly selecting a game You Should Play.Most resource-management kingdom-ruling games start you out slow—a tilled field here, a small factory there. A handful of villagers and ample time to build a wall before you’re attacked by invaders from the north.But not Reigns. Reigns isn’t
  
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• 30% off Veepeak USB Rechargeable LED Motion Sensor Light for Closet with Magnetic Mounting - Deal Alert

  23-12-2016 14:57 via macworld.com
  
  The Veepeak Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light offers a simple solution to lighting any area inside your home. The portable and detachable design makes it versatile enough to be used as a night light in hallways and bedrooms or as a cabinet or closet light for dim areas. Installation is a breeze, the magnetic strip with 3M adhesive allows you to quickly mount wherever you need extra light.  This light is motion activated and will automatically turn on once it detects motion; when no move
  
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• A wearable that can do it all: My CES 2017 wish - CNET

  23-12-2016 14:56
  
  You can have kick-ass fitness tracking or a stylish design, but we've yet to see wearables that offer the complete package. Here's hoping that changes.
  
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• Galaxy Note 7 hotspot name freaks out a flight - CNET

  23-12-2016 14:43
  
  Commentary: The captain of a Virgin America flight reportedly threatens to search all the passengers after one has an unfortunate name for a Wi-Fi hotspot.
  
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• Supply-chain report claims low yield rates of TSMC’s 10nm chips could delay 2017 iPad production

  23-12-2016 14:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A supply-chain report from the variously-reliable Digitimes claims that low yield rates from the 10nm process expected to be used for the A10X chip in next year’s iPads could delay production of the tablets.TSMC has reportedly obtained 10nm chip orders from Apple, HiSilicon and MediaTek, with volume production set to kick off in the first quarter of 2017. Nevertheless, yield rates for TSMC’s 10nm process technology are not what the foundry expected, the sources said.
  TSMC is sc
  
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• Spotify for Mac app updated with Touch Bar integration, adds support for Apple AirPods auto-pause

  23-12-2016 14:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spotify has updated its Mac client app today featuring integration with the new MacBook Pro Touch Bar for the first time, with a similar experience to the iTunes Touch Bar interface. Spotify continues to lead in the streaming music space with 40 million paid subscribers, Apple Music currently touts 20 million customers on the $9.99/month subscription plan.
  The Spotify app now shows transport, shuffle and search controls in the Touch Bar whi
  
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• Comment: There’s something really odd about Consumer Reports’ MacBook Pro battery test results

  23-12-2016 14:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumer Reports said yesterday that the 2016 MacBook Pro was the first ever Apple laptop that the organization couldn’t recommend, due to battery-life issues.
  That in itself didn’t strike me as too odd. Different users have definitely been reporting very variable results in times of battery life, and some of them have been well below half the ten hours that Apple claims. Our video rundown showed as much and our poll found that the largest group of readers was reporti
  
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• Apple's desktop Macs need some innovation in 2017

  23-12-2016 13:54 via macworld.com
  
  The old saw says that no news is good news, but that doesn’t always hold up. In the case of Mac desktops, it seems that no news is sometimes just…no news. On the other hand, if you judged it only by the criterion of media attention, this past week may have been the biggest for Mac desktops in several months.
  There are plenty of questions about where the future of Apple’s desktop line lies after the last year, which for the first time in recent memory featured no updates to th
  
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