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• How to use Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus Portrait mode to achieve best results

  30-12-2016 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The phenomenal success of Apple’s iPhone camera is due in no small part to its simple, reliable...
  
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• Apple Rumored to Begin Seeding iOS 10.3 With New 'Theatre' Mode on January 10

  30-12-2016 23:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is preparing to begin seeding builds of iOS 10.3 to developers as soon as next month, according to Sonny Dickson, who has occasionally offered accurate information on Apple's plans from supply chain sources and other contacts. Dickson says iOS 10.3 will include a new "Theatre" mode with a "popcorn-shaped" icon in the Control Center, although he does not explain what exactly this mode will entail.
  iOS 10.3 to feature a new Theatre mode - will include a new popcorn-shaped Control Center icon
  
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• Amazon’s Alexa mishears young boy using Echo Dot, tries to serve him porn

  30-12-2016 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  New technology is never perfect...
  
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• Nikkei: Apple to decrease iPhone production 10% in first quarter of 2017

  30-12-2016 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will trim production of its iPhone family around 10% on the year in the first quarter of 2017...
  
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• Apple set to reduce iPhone production by 10% in Q1 2017

  30-12-2016 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to a new report today from Nikkei, Apple is going to reduce the production of iPhones by about 10% in the first quarter of 2017. The news comes after Flurry Analytics showed that Apple still maintains a lead in holiday activations.more…
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• Run-DMC sues Amazon and other retailers for trademark violations - CNET

  30-12-2016 21:18
  
  A member of the hip-hop group said in his complaint that Amazon, Walmart and their business partners sold illegitimate Run-DMC merchandise.
  
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• Unboxing LG’s 27-inch UltraFine 5K Display with Thunderbolt 3

  30-12-2016 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the first preorders now arriving in the hands of customers...
  
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• Next-gen Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell to get a big range boost - Roadshow

  30-12-2016 21:05
  
  Expect to drive 30% farther in the hydrogen-powered crossover.
  
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• Watch this scary aborted jet landing in the wind - CNET

  30-12-2016 21:00
  
  Commentary: A plane landing in the UK seems to be pointing sideways. It tries to land, then the pilot changes his mind.
  
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• Apple’s MacBook Pro with Touch Bar ups the ante, but…

  30-12-2016 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  For one of Apple’s most loved product lines, one that is so intimately linked to creative productivity...
  
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• What to Expect From Apple in 2017: iPhone 8, 10-Inch iPad Pro, Refreshed iMacs, and More

  30-12-2016 20:02 via macrumors.com
  
  With the launch of the iPhone 7 and MacBook Pro, 2016 has been a mixed year for Apple. The iPhone 7 was released without a headphone jack, an unpopular choice that's now been somewhat ameliorated by the launch of the AirPods, and the MacBook Pro has been plagued by battery issues, graphics problems, and complaints about the high price of the device.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Apple also saw its first decline in iPhone sales in 2016, but 2017 could potentially turn
  
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• The Week in iOS Apps: Selfies made easy

  30-12-2016 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  New apps for your iPhone and iPadThe newest apps on the block include a personal library tracker, software for DJs, and a train game. Read on!VoiceCamImage by VoiceCamTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Review: Nanoleaf’s Aurora smart lighting panels match modular customization with HomeKit control [Video]

  30-12-2016 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I’ve tried a few different HomeKit lighting solutions but nothing quite like Nanoleaf’s Aurora smart lighting panels. These modular tiles probably won’t replace traditional lamps or ceiling bulbs, but the customizable LED lights provide visually impressive colorful (and pricey) accent lighting. See it in action below:more…
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• Apple to cut iPhone production by 10 percent, report says - CNET

  30-12-2016 19:51
  
  A Japanese business newspaper analyzed information from the tech giant's suppliers to predict the cuts.
  
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• Jack Dorsey asks users how to improve Twitter

  30-12-2016 19:43 via macworld.com
  
  “Whats the most important thing you want to see Twitter improve or create in 2017?” Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey posed this question to the platform’s users on Thursday, and what followed was a lively discussion that lasted several hours and included thousands of suggestions. Dorsey acknowledged in his tweet that he was following the lead of Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, who conducted a similar social media poll earlier in the week. But the stakes could be even higher for Twitter, w
  
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• Three predictions for what Apple has in store for 2017

  30-12-2016 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Predictions are a tricky business. Suggesting that Apple's port elimination trend...
  
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• Putin ignores Obama's sanctions for election hacking attacks - CNET

  30-12-2016 19:19
  
  Saying he would wait for Donald Trump to assume the presidency, the Russian president says he wouldn't respond in kind to expulsions and sanctions ordered by President Obama.
  
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• LG's UltraFine 5K Display Is a Worthy Companion to the New MacBook Pro, Even Without Apple's Looks

  30-12-2016 18:55 via macrumors.com
  
  At Apple's MacBook Pro media event back in October, the company unveiled a pair of LG-branded high-resolution displays it co-developed with the display manufacturer. The UltraFine 5K and 4K displays are optimized for the Mac with tight software integration, and the 5K model in particular with single-cable connection over Thunderbolt 3 has been highly anticipated.
  Apple has just begun shipping the UltraFine 5K display, and while a handful of lucky customers received their deliveries late last wee
  
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• The 404 Show 1687: Movies ruined by modern technology (podcast) - CNET

  30-12-2016 18:50
  
  Russ and Jeff give 2016 the finger and discuss movies that would be undone by modern day technology.
  
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• Apple Will Reduce iPhone 7 Production By 10% in Early 2017 Due to 'Sluggish' Sales

  30-12-2016 18:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to reduce production of the iPhone line by 10 percent beginning in the first quarter of 2017, according to supplier data collected by Nikkei. Apple is said to have experienced a similar situation thanks to accumulated inventory of the iPhone 6s late in 2015, which also caused it to lower output of that smartphone in Q1 2016.The company attempted to prevent the same thing from happening again with the iPhone 7 by curbing production quantities on the 2016 smartphone, but even with that
  
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• Weekend streaming: 'Iron Man' arrives on Hulu - CNET

  30-12-2016 18:46
  
  Lots of superhero options are now available to stream, including the movie that kicked off Marvel's movie empire.
  
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• iPhone 8: Everything we currently know about Apple’s 10th anniversary flagship

  30-12-2016 18:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What’s next for iPhone? 2017 will be Apple’s 10th anniversary iPhone year and the latest intel shows it could be one of the biggest updates to the device in a long time. Bigger, better, and curved displays, an all-glass design, wireless charging, and a new embedded home button are just some of the features Apple is reportedly considering for the iPhone 8. Head below for our full roundup of everything we currently know about Apple’s next flagship.more…
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones $150, Amazon Digital Day Sale, iPhone 7/Plus cases $4, more

  30-12-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• New year, new you, new fitness & health tech deals - CNET

  30-12-2016 18:20
  
  From Home Deals: Looking to get healthy in the new year? We have a selection of deals that can help you shed the pounds while keeping the dollars.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a G-Drive USB-C SSD or HDD From G-Technology

  30-12-2016 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with G-Technology to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win either a 1TB G-Drive Slim USB-C SSD or a 1TB G-Drive Mobile USB-C hard drive.The G-Drive Slim USB-C SSD is an ideal accessory to use with either the MacBook or the new MacBook Pro, both of which are equipped with USB-C ports. Available in 500GB or 1TB capacities for $229.95 or $379.95, respectively, the G-Drive Slim is lightweight and portable with a sleek aluminum casing in Silver
  
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• Moscow mocks Obama with Donald Trump-style tweet - CNET

  30-12-2016 17:48
  
  Commentary: Russia's embassy in the UK reacts to new sanctions against Moscow with, what else, a carping tweet.
  
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• Dennis Sellers’ Mac and macOS predictions for 2017

  30-12-2016 17:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  What of Apple's Mac Pro and Mac mini?
  
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• Apple to Bolster Presence in India Through Tax Concessions and New Factories

  30-12-2016 17:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Following reports this month that Apple has been in talks to manufacture its products locally in India, as well as set up a distribution center in the country, an article by Bloomberg today suggests that the Cupertino company is now asking India to offer up tax concessions on iPhones created within its borders.
  According to people familiar with the matter, Apple is asking for lower import taxes and manufacturing duties, which could lead to lower-cost iPhones -- a solution that Apple CEO Tim Cook
  
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• New York Times story a sign that Apple is subtly pushing back on the idea of U.S. manufacturing?

  30-12-2016 17:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Arguably more than any time in the past decade, the political pressure is on for Apple to bring back at least some of its manufacturing jobs from overseas...
  
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• A wish list for the iPhone in 2017

  30-12-2016 16:42 via macworld.com
  
  There was a time when the iPhone wish list was miles long. In the early days of the smartphone, there were so many clear gaps that it wasn’t a question of what features needed to be added, but in what order.But as the tenth anniversary of the announcement of the iPhone nears, the wish list has dwindled. The gaps have been filled in. The smartphone is amazing, essential, and a bit boring.Still, we can dream, can’t we? And so here’s a list–both mundane and fantastical&ndash
  
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• Last-minute spending surge lifts U.S. holiday shopping season; President-elect Donald Trump claims credit

  30-12-2016 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  A jump in consumer spending in the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start...
  
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• Foxconn Details Three-Phase Plan to Eventually 'Automate Entire Factories' in China

  30-12-2016 16:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Foxconn is deploying a plan broken down into three phases that will eventually "automate entire factories" in China (via DigiTimes). According to the general manager of Foxconn's Automation Technology Development Committee, Dai Jia-peng, the company's first phase of the plan is "to set up individual automated work stations for work that workers are unwilling to do or is dangerous."The second phase will see entire production lines automated along with a decrease of the number of robots used by th
  
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• 3 technologies to keep an eye on in 2017

  30-12-2016 16:17 via macworld.com
  
  And that’s about all she wrote for 2016—none too soon, either, if you ask me. But as the year draws to a close, it’s only natural to look ahead to our next trip around the sun. What might the upcoming year have in store for us, and for our favorite technologies companies?There’s plenty of speculation about what areas might attract Apple’s attention in the year ahead, but looking at the current state of affairs, it’s not hard to point to a handful of technologi
  
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• Foxconn has 10 lights-out production lines, aims to fully automate entire factories

  30-12-2016 15:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Foxconn Electronics is automating production at its factories in China in three phases...
  
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• Foxconn has ten fully-automated production lines, aims to totally automate entire factories

  30-12-2016 15:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Romantic images of bringing iPhone production back to the USA to create jobs were given a further blow today when Apple’s main iPhone assembler Foxconn announced that it has already deployed 40,000 robots on its production lines, and is working towards a goal of fully-automated factories.
  Foxconn has already replaced more than half its workforce with robots since the launch of the iPhone 6, and the company’s Automation Technology Development Committee general manager Dai Jia-pe
  
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• Burly Men at Sea spins an easygoing, yet entrancing tale

  30-12-2016 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.Classic point-and-click adventure games have evolved over the years and recently saw a revival with Telltale’s successful episodic series. Based on licensed properties ranging from The Walking Dead to Minecraft and Game of Thrones, the games take the form of
  
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• Facebook and Google Dominate 'Top Smartphone Apps of 2016' List, While Apple Music Ranks 9th

  30-12-2016 14:54 via macrumors.com
  
  A new trend study published by Nielsen this week looks into the top smartphone apps of 2016, as well as the operating systems that the apps were downloaded on. This year within the United States, Facebook won the top spot with more than 146 million average unique users each month.
  The social network company also dominated the second spot with Facebook Messenger at 129 million unique users per month. Following Facebook's winning of the top spots, Google holds most of the remaining spots with YouT
  
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• AirPods Supplier Increasing Production Capacity Due to Strong Demand

  30-12-2016 14:28 via macrumors.com
  
  AirPods manufacturer Inventec is planning to expand production capacity for the wireless headphones in the wake of high consumer demand during the holiday season. In a new report by China's Economic Daily News (via DigiTimes), the supplier is rumored to have begun expanding capacity in a few of its Shanghai plants.The report noted that Inventec has recently started expanding capacity at its Shanghai plants in order to satisfy increasing demand for the earphones and the plants are currently worki
  
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• Apple’s AirPods manufacturer expanding capacity to meet strong demand, says report

  30-12-2016 14:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A brief report in China’s Economic Daily Times says that Apple’s AirPods manufacturer, Inventec, is expanding capacity in order to meet strong demand.The report noted that Inventec has recently started expanding capacity at its Shanghai plants in order to satisfy increasing demand for the earphones and the plants are currently working overtime to deliver orders … more…
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• Year's best: 5 of our favorite sports cars of 2016 - Roadshow

  30-12-2016 14:00
  
  A rundown of five sports cars that really got our hearts pumping in 2016.
  
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• The best sci-fi, fantasy and nerderific shows coming in 2017 - CNET

  30-12-2016 14:00
  
  From "Star Trek: Discovery" to "The Defenders", these are the new and rebooted shows you'll be obsessed with in the new year.
  
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• Blazing-fast 5G will light CES 2017's fire - CNET

  30-12-2016 14:00
  
  Self-driving cars? Internet of things? Virtual reality chat? 5G could be the catalyst that powers everything.
  
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• 38 sci-fi, fantasy and geek-tastic TV shows for 2017 - CNET

  30-12-2016 14:00
  
  From "Star Trek: Discovery" to "Twin Peaks" and "The Handmaid's Tale", these are the new and rebooted shows blowing up your TV screens in 2017.
  
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• Comment: Apple continues to explore bringing the Digital Crown to iPhones & iPads, and I still like the idea

  30-12-2016 13:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two further patent applications published today and spotted by Patently Apple show that Apple continues to explore the idea of bringing a Watch-style Digital Crown to the iPad and iPhone. The original patent application was published back in July, and the two additional ones published today further refine the idea.
  Apple has generally been moving away from physical controls on iDevices, the iPhone 7 replacing the mechanical Home button with a touch-sensitive one, and the iPhone 8 rumored t
  
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• The 10 must-have utilities for macOS Sierra

  30-12-2016 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  As Apple as tweaked and improved its Mac operating system, the need for third-party utilities just shifted—it never went away. A lot of the fiddly missing stuff we used to need an app for is built in, but Apple aims for the simplest experience for the most people, which leaves more advanced users or those that want a choice of how they carry out a task looking for alternatives.
  I’ve used many hundreds of Mac utilities over decades, and still rely on them to make my computing life be
  
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• Tom Arnold calls on 'gamers' to get Trump's taxes - CNET

  30-12-2016 07:00
  
  The actor and comedian has also teased a database that he claims contains 'The Apprentice' outtakes that don't portray the President-elect in a good light.
  
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• Hubble closes out 2016 with a glorious megamaser - CNET

  30-12-2016 05:33
  
  It's a galaxy like a laser, emitting microwaves instead of light.
  
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• Could editing be coming to Tweets? - CNET

  30-12-2016 03:56
  
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has asked the platform's users which new or improved features they'd like to see in 2017.
  
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