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• Fancy San Francisco restaurant serving food on iPads - CNET

  28-12-2016 23:42
  
  Commentary: The very chichi Quince offers a dish that is, well, expensively plated.
  
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• Twitter’s Periscope adds support for 360-degree live video broadcasts

  28-12-2016 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter has announced today that it is bringing support for live 360-degree video to the broadcasting service Periscope. The move comes as Twitter continues to heavily invest in live video and faces increasingly strong competition from Facebook and others. Twitter and Periscope outlined the new feature in blog posts.more…
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• Accused hackers make millions off insider trading info - CNET

  28-12-2016 23:26
  
  Three Chinese men allegedly hacked two New York law firms and made more than $4 million from the information they stole.
  
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• I have little faith in Tim Cook; give Apple to Jeff Bezos and it would be a monster again

  28-12-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  I have little faith in Tim Cook. They say he's a good operator, but he's been shown to be a little gutless in his foresight as far as anything new...
  
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• Canadian Reviewer reviews Apple AirPods: ‘Very cool’

  28-12-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  On the Surface, the AirPods seem quite simple...
  
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• Accused Chinese hackers made millions off insider trading info - CNET

  28-12-2016 22:12
  
  The three accused Chinese hackers targeted lawyers who were handling billion dollar merger cases.
  
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• ​Nevada reveals personal data for medical marijuana sellers - CNET

  28-12-2016 21:37
  
  The state has taken a website offline after a security researcher found 11,700 dispensary applications were available publicly.
  
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• 30% off Logitech Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad for Internet-Connected TVs - Deal Alert

  28-12-2016 21:31 via macworld.com
  
  Logitech's K400 Wireless Keyboard for internet-enabled TVs is designed to be compact, comfortable, quiet, and easy to use from the comfort of your couch. It features a familiar key layout and a large 3.5-inch touchpad. A 33-foot range makes for a trouble free connection even in large rooms, and its battery is strong, lasting up to a year and a half without needing a charge, even with 2 hours of typing per day. The keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 1,700 customers (rea
  
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• I really hate how much I love Apple’s AirPods

  28-12-2016 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is sometimes criticized for prioritizing form over function, but this is clearly a case where...
  
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• Review: Griffin Cove 5-port USB Charging Station accommodates all your Apple devices in a hideaway design

  28-12-2016 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I was never satisfied with the crop of charging station products for iPhones and iPads that mostly all use the same design with slots to accommodate tablets and smartphones. Little to no extra room for my many other devices– my MacBook, camera, external batteries, smartwatches, etc– meant the majority of my devices were still a mess. Griffin’s Cove charging station takes a different approach by offering a self-contained shelving unit with built-in USB ports that
  
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• All the ways Apple disappointed us in 2016

  28-12-2016 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  2016 hasn’t been Apple’s best year by a long shot...
  
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• Fancy SF restaurant said to be serving food on iPads - CNET

  28-12-2016 20:43
  
  Commentary: The very chichi Quince offers a dish that apparently is, well, expensively plated.
  
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• Microsoft shows unusual paranoia on Twitter - CNET

  28-12-2016 20:27
  
  Commentary: A Twitter user tweets about how bad 2016 has been. The Office Twitter account takes the criticism very personally in a case of "Word" confusion.
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 100 | Everything Apple could unveil, release or discontinue in 2017

  28-12-2016 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week Benjamin and Zac briefly discuss a week with AirPods then forecast everything Apple could announce (or discontinue) in 2017. 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook tours New York Stock Exchange, calls AirPods ‘a runaway success’

  28-12-2016 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook dropped by the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday...
  
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• The Week in Mac Apps: Play Pong on the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar

  28-12-2016 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  More apps for your MacImage by IDGThis week’s roundup of new Mac Apps helps you unwind with fun games, keep an eye on your projects, visualize your ideas, and much more.Affinity Photo 1.5.1Image by SerifTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Amazon's Digital Day is like Cyber Monday but for downloads - CNET

  28-12-2016 19:34
  
  The sale on Friday offers discounts on TV shows, music, games, apps and eBooks.
  
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• Adobe wants artificial intelligence to be your guide along Photoshop’s learning curve

  28-12-2016 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Adobe's newest initiative is a steep investment in artificially intelligent services...
  
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• Facebook, Google top out most popular apps in 2016 - CNET

  28-12-2016 19:17
  
  Of the Top 10 apps in the US, the two tech titans hold onto eight spots, Nielsen reports.
  
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• We take on the ultra-challenging Gazelle Rally (Part 3) - Roadshow

  28-12-2016 19:00
  
  It's the final few days of the Gazelle Rally. Both vehicles and participants are exhausted, but the desert doesn't allow for rest.
  
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• The 15 (non-superhero) comics that should absolutely be TV shows - CNET

  28-12-2016 19:00
  
  Spandex and superpowered fights are fun, but shows like "The Walking Dead" and "Preacher" prove there's a whole other side of comics ripe for TV pickings.
  
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• I went through all the fake news of 2016, here's what I learned - CNET

  28-12-2016 18:50
  
  Poring over hundreds of made-up stories made CNET's Eric Mack realize the fake-news problem is serious, and that he's been duped himself more than once.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch Bands 30% off, Anker Powerline Lightning Cable $10, Canon Color AirPrint Printer $41, more

  28-12-2016 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Tim Cook calls AirPods ‘a run away success’, says Apple making units ‘as fast as we can’

  28-12-2016 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tim Cook was spotted today visiting the floor of the New York Stock Exchange where he was asked by CNBC about the recently launched (and backordered) AirPods. The Apple CEO described the new wireless earphones as “a run away success” and promised Apple is making more units “as fast as we can” when asked about supply constraints.more…
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls AirPods 'A Runaway Success,' Says 'It's Been a Great Holiday'

  28-12-2016 18:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook toured the New York Stock Exchange with his nephew this morning, where he took a few moments to do a quick interview with CNBC.Cook said he couldn't comment on business when asked, but he told the interviewer that Apple has had a "great" holiday season. "It's been a great holiday," he said.When questioned about Apple's recently released AirPods and the lack of available stock, Cook called the AirPods a "runaway success." "We're making them just as fast as we can," he said.Intr
  
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• Facebook, Google top out US's most popular apps in 2016 - CNET

  28-12-2016 18:13
  
  In the top 10 apps of 2016, the two tech titans held onto eight of the spots.
  
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• Lenovo unveils upcoming ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 5 USB ports, HDMI & VGA, more

  28-12-2016 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lenovo has unveiled three new upcoming USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 accessories coming early next year including the ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock. Apple’s new MacBook Pro relies on USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 for all I/O, and Lenovo’s upcoming Thunderbolt 3 Dock is joining a still small market of similar accessories.more…
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• Apple device activations doubled beleaguered Samsung’s during holiday season

  28-12-2016 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  44 percent of all new phone and tablet activations involved Apple devices...
  
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• Self-driving cars to headline CES 2017 - Roadshow

  28-12-2016 18:00
  
  CES will showcase the near-future of cars, with autonomous driving demos, new concept cars and a production EV from Faraday Future.
  
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• Amazon Echo murder case spotlights question of what ‘always on’ actually means

  28-12-2016 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Some people have wondered if smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo devices, or its closest contender...
  
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• Lenovo Announces New 'ThinkPad' Docks Equipped With Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Ports

  28-12-2016 17:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Lenovo recently announced a pair of docks in its "ThinkPad" accessory line, including one equipped with Thunderbolt 3 and one with USB-C (via Anandtech). The ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 dock includes a Thunderbolt 3 port, two DisplayPort options, HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, a headphone jack, and five USB-A 3.0 ports, with one that is always powered.
  Both images show the ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 dock
  The company said that users can connect as many as three displays to the Thunderbolt 3 dock, with two c
  
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• Photography shootout: Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus vs. $3,000 DSLR camera

  28-12-2016 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  For this roundup, we went with Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus as our representative smartphone and a pair of...
  
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• How to store Final Cut Pro X libraries on a NAS by using a disk image workaround [Video]

  28-12-2016 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’ve ever tried to store a Final Cut Pro X library on an external hard drive connected to your local network, or via an actual NAS from a company like Synology, then you’ve likely been greeted with an unsupported volume type error. This error is there to let you know that you must store a library on a local, SAN, or supported SMB location.
  However, it is possible to save a library on a NAS by properly wielding a disk image created via the macOS Disk Utility. Depe
  
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• How to find out when Apple Stores have AirPods in stock

  28-12-2016 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's AirPods wireless earbuds are the most hard-to-find gadget of the moment...
  
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• Hulu Inks Exclusive Streaming Deal With Disney, Gains 50+ New Titles

  28-12-2016 16:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Hulu yesterday announced it has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Walt Disney Studios, which will see Hulu granted exclusive subscription video on-demand rights to a selection of Disney movies.
  Hulu users are now able to exclusively stream popular Disney titles like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Mulan, Pocahontas, Hercules, Sister Act, and AirBud."The Disney brand is synonymous with beloved movies that the whole family can enjoy," said Craig Erwich, SVP, Head of Content, Hulu. "Expanding
  
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• Apple endured a miserable 2016. Now what?

  28-12-2016 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  If any other major tech company had the kind of year Apple did in 2016, it’s a fair bet that they would have been crucified by investors...
  
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• AAPL is the most underweight stock in the world despite most analysts rating it a ‘Buy’ – UBS

  28-12-2016 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A research note by UBS says that AAPL is the most ‘underweight’ stock in global fund management accounts, reports Business Insider. This means that they have a lower percentage of AAPL stock than you’d expect from the company’s ranking in financial indices.If, for example, Apple represents 5% of the market value of the exchange, a fund manager would make 5% of his portfolio to have it balanced. If it’s less than this, say 2%, it’s und
  
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• Some AirPods Users Facing Battery Drain Issues With Charging Case

  28-12-2016 16:09 via macrumors.com
  
  After the AirPods launched online and then arrived to the first set of customers earlier in December, some users have begun realizing that the charging case that comes with the headphones isn't holding Apple's advertised 24 hours of charge. In theory, the charging case should only lose noticeable amounts of charge when the AirPods are low on battery and recharging within the case, and when users flip the pack open to check battery levels or otherwise activate Bluetooth with a connected Apple dev
  
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• Hulu lands exclusive subscription VOD deal with Disney to add over 50 films to its streaming catalog

  28-12-2016 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This year we’ve seen a lot of competition in the streaming video service space, and now Hulu has announced a new licensing deal with Disney that may make it a must-have.more…
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• Apple finance manager ‘stabbed to death by husband on Christmas Eve’

  28-12-2016 15:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Apple finance manager was fatally stabbed by her husband on Christmas Eve at their San Jose home...
  
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• Qualcomm hit with $850M fine in South Korea antitrust probe - CNET

  28-12-2016 15:42
  
  The sanction would be the largest antitrust fine in South Korean history.
  
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• Siri better at responding to medical & personal emergencies, say researchers, but more work needed

  28-12-2016 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Researchers from several U.S. universities say that Siri has improved its responses to medical emergencies and personal crises since last year, but that more work is needed.
  A Stanford study carried out a year ago found that intelligent assistants like Siri, Cortana and Samsung’s S Voice often failed to recognize when someone needed help, and would sometimes respond with flippant remarks or merely offer a web search when someone made a statement like ‘I am depressed.&rsquo
  
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• The year that wasn't: 2016 as told by 120 fake news stories - CNET

  28-12-2016 15:00
  
  This year, nearly everyone met an untimely end. Fortunately they had clones or body doubles -- or a new sitcom in the case of the Dalai Lama.
  
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• 25% off Samsung SmartThings Hub For Smart Homes - Deal Alert

  28-12-2016 14:53 via macworld.com
  
  Designed to be the heart of your smart home, the Samsung SmartThings Hub connects wirelessly to hundreds of compatible smart devices, so you can monitor, manage, and secure your home from anywhere. Simply pair other Samsung SmartThings devices with the Hub and enjoy full control and customization of all your devices via the free Samsung SmartThings app, or even with your voice via Amazon's Alexa service. The hub currently lists for $100, but Amazon has it for 25% off, so you can grab it for
  
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• Siri and Alexa's future: Health and emotional support? - CNET

  28-12-2016 14:17
  
  Ahead of CES 2017, experts weigh the potential of giving voice assistants more health awareness.
  
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• Wearable tech at CES 2017: Expect a quiet year - CNET

  28-12-2016 14:00
  
  We could still see some interesting concepts, but don't expect anything major at this year's shows.
  
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• Should you keep using an old Time Capsule to rotate for off-site storage?

  28-12-2016 14:00 via macworld.com
  
  Dawn Gwin asked:
  I replaced my seven-year-old Time Capsule with a new one last week. Can I erase the old one and connect it by ethernet occasionally to serve as a second backup kept off premises? Or would I be better off with just a flash drive for important files?
  The networked Time Capsule base station/backup combo doesn’t have a great track record for long-term survival. I’m surprised it’s lasted seven years, and you might not want to push your luck with it. At a minimum, yo
  
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• How to use NetSpot to map out your Wi-Fi network

  28-12-2016 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  This week’s column is my last Working Mac column for Macworld. You’ll still find me elsewhere on the site, but I want to say thank you for the last two years and for your input and insights each week. Thanks! -JeffThe quality of your Wi-Fi in every corner of your home or office can be a bit of a sticky wicket: Great in the reception area, not so hot by the copier. Mediocre in the boss’ office and absolutely perfect near the last toilet in the bathroom. The question is, how do y
  
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• In memoriam: The discontinued Apple products of 2016

  28-12-2016 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Looking back, moving forwardThe modern-day Apple isn't afraid to stop making a product. The company has its reasons to do so: outdated technology, what it contributes to the bottom line, resource allocation, whatever. And as far as Apple history goes, 2016 may be remembered more for the products Apple discontinued than what the company released.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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