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• Yahoo says Verizon buyout delayed but still on - CNET

  23-01-2017 23:46
  
  Marissa Mayer says Verizon's takeover of Yahoo has been pushed into the second quarter. Meanwhile, the company's earnings show it may go out on a high note.
  
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• 5 biggest takeaways from Samsung's Note 7 battery fire announcement - CNET

  23-01-2017 23:38
  
  Including what this means for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 phones.
  
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• No kidding! Amazon's Alexa no longer tells Trump jokes - CNET

  23-01-2017 23:27
  
  Amazon's virtual assistant says it doesn't know any jokes about President Donald Trump.
  
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• White House adds 'Skype' seats in press briefings - CNET

  23-01-2017 23:12
  
  Four virtual seats will be available for reporters located outside the nation's capital to ask questions of Team Trump.
  
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• Apple continues work on unknown device with NFC, Bluetooth LE device, FCC filing shows

  23-01-2017 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new listing on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's regulatory database reveals Apple is...
  
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• 59% off RAVPower 14000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter - Deal Alert

  23-01-2017 22:45 via macworld.com
  
  A compact power bank, a car jump starter, and a LED flashlight, all fit into a minimal and portable design. Whether it is your car or your USB devices, never run out of power again. Store it in the glovebox or simply drop it in your bag. Have a concentrated 14000mAh source of power always with you -- enough for up to 20 vehicle jumpstarts or many device recharges before the unit itself needs to be recharged. RAVPower's jump starter typically lists for $160 but is currently discounted 59% on Amaz
  
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• Who is 'The Last Jedi'? Star Wars fans have plenty of guesses - CNET

  23-01-2017 22:44
  
  Disney really should have known better than to give millions of moviegoers 11 months to speculate.
  
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• Department of Defense's mental health tweet incites Trump critics - CNET

  23-01-2017 22:42
  
  Commentary: A serious tweet about social media offering a window into people's mental health sends some Twitterers wondering to whom it might be referring.
  
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• Mac sales declined nearly 10% last year as Lenovo, Dell and others gained ground

  23-01-2017 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s not surprising that Mac sales dropped for Apple in 2016 as they experienced their first year over year sales decline since 2001. What is interesting, however, is that as Mac sales dropped roughly 10% and personal computers overall dropped 5.7% for the year, the top four leaders in the market all saw growth as Apple was pushed to number five.more…
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• Apple settles lawsuit with e-Watch

  23-01-2017 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has reached a settlement with a San Antonio, Tex.-based firm called e-Watch...
  
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• Google starts 'limited test' of Android Instant Apps - CNET

  23-01-2017 22:17
  
  Instant Apps from BuzzFeed, Wish, Periscope and Viki are among the first available to some Android users.
  
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• Snapchat cracks down on fake news and clickbait - CNET

  23-01-2017 22:05
  
  As it marches toward an expected spring IPO, the social network is trying to distinguish itself as a go-to place for news.
  
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• Some users of Apple’s AirPods complain of dropped calls, loss of Bluetooth connections

  23-01-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is investigating multiple reports from iPhone owners of AirPods randomly disconnecting...
  
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• New NASA weather satellite delivers exquisite Earth view - CNET

  23-01-2017 21:36
  
  Bask in the details of clouds and landforms in a stunning image from NASA's new high-tech weather satellite, GOES-16.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8's 'Bixby Vision' AI is getting more real - CNET

  23-01-2017 21:35
  
  Samsung has trademarked a feature that's rumored to juice the Galaxy S8's camera.
  
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• AT&T to offer day passes for international travelers - CNET

  23-01-2017 21:34
  
  Starting Friday, customers traveling to more than 100 countries can pay $10 a day for unlimited text and talk, plus access to their data plan.
  
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• Blame Batman and the Watchmen for Comic Sans - CNET

  23-01-2017 21:30
  
  Find out how superhero comics helped influence the font that everyone loves to hate.
  
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• Amazon vs. Apple: Home game grudge match

  23-01-2017 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alexa is everywhere. In your car. In your home. Even your baby monitor...
  
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• Logic Pros: Syncing sessions to GarageBand for iOS with iCloud in Logic Pro X 10.3

  23-01-2017 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last week Apple released Logic Pro X 10.3 with a ton of new features for pros and a refreshed user interface. In today’s Logic Pros, we give you the rundown on the update’s new iCloud syncing feature that lets you easily send your session to GarageBand for iOS.With the new feature, you now have a one-tap method to send a reference of what you’re working on in Logic over to Garageband, allowing you to continue working on it outside of the studio anywhere you migh
  
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• Snowden's email service of choice, Lavabit, lives again - CNET

  23-01-2017 21:07
  
  In an era of leaked emails and government surveillance, Lavabit aims to lock its users' communications down.
  
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• ​Orange Sky thinking: Aussies helping the homeless, one wash at a time - CNET

  23-01-2017 20:58
  
  Orange Sky Laundry started with two Aussie guys washing clothes for the homeless out of the back of a van. But after doing 68,000kg of laundry, they say it's not really about the machines.
  
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• Watch how an engine warms up, thanks to a thermal camera - Roadshow

  23-01-2017 20:51
  
  File this one under "things you didn't think were interesting, but totally are."
  
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• Sweep up some spare cash with these robotic vacuum deals - CNET

  23-01-2017 20:46
  
  Looking to save time and money cleaning the house? A robotic vacuum can automate this mundane task, and we've got the deals that will do it for less.
  
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• China's new 'cleanup' campaign shores up Great Firewall - CNET

  23-01-2017 20:46
  
  Now all VPN services must be authorized by the government to operate in China.
  
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• Superman fights Batman again, this time for Razzies Worst Actor - CNET

  23-01-2017 20:42
  
  The nominations for the Razzies are out, honoring the worst films of the year. Two superheroes rise right to the top. Er, bottom?
  
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• MacOS Sierra 10.12.3 update fixes the Safari bug that affected MacBook Pro battery life

  23-01-2017 20:40 via macworld.com
  
  Let’s start the week with a macOS Sierra update, shall we? On Monday, Apple released macOS Sierra 10.12.3, which includes a number of updates for all Mac users, as well as updates that owners of the new MacBook Pro will need.
  While not specifically noted in the release notes, this update should fix the Safari bug that plagued the MacBook Pro during testing by Consumer Reports. During its initial review, Consumer Reports had wildly varying results with battery life, prompting the publicati
  
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• We know what killed the Note 7. Here's how Samsung's Galaxy S8 can rise from the ashes - CNET

  23-01-2017 20:37
  
  Commentary: Now that Samsung announced what burned the Note 7, the company can begin to turn the tide -- starting with its next flagship phone.
  
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• Trump's new Twitter rival: An onion in a plastic bag? - CNET

  23-01-2017 20:34
  
  Meet a sliced onion. It wants to top President Donald Trump's Twitter follower numbers, but it has a lot of layers to unpeel to get there.
  
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• Beleaguered Yahoo faces U.S. SEC probe over data breaches

  23-01-2017 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. authorities are investigating whether Yahoo Inc.’s two massive data breaches should...
  
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• Ford patent breathes EV life into B-pillar keypad - Roadshow

  23-01-2017 20:20
  
  For those who don't own a Ford, yes, it's still quite the popular piece of tech.
  
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• Google Voice updated w/ redesigned web & iOS apps, promise of ‘regular’ updates

  23-01-2017 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in 2009, Google launched an ambitious voice-forwarding service that allowed users to maintain one number across multiple devices. Today, Google Voice received its first major update in years that sees a redesigned web interface, iOS app, and the promise of continued updates.more…
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• Kristen Stewart gets all AI for trippy 'Come Swim' - CNET

  23-01-2017 19:52
  
  The "Twilight" star publishes a research paper about the artificial intelligence she used to create her latest film.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 3.1.3 for all Apple Watch models

  23-01-2017 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released watchOS 3.1.3...
  
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• Apple releases tvOS 10.1.1 for latest Apple TV

  23-01-2017 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released a new update for tvOS...
  
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• Google Voice overhauled with group messaging support and more - CNET

  23-01-2017 19:44
  
  It's the first major update for the internet calling service in five years.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 10.2.1

  23-01-2017 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released iOS 10.2.1 to the public following several weeks of testing...
  
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• Apple releases macOS Sierra 10.12.3

  23-01-2017 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released macOS Sierra 10.12.3 which...
  
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• Sprint buys stake in Tidal Music Service

  23-01-2017 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mobile phone carrier Sprint is buying 33% of pop star Jay Z's Tidal and will offer the service...
  
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• Horror film stunt frightens TV shoppers, gets 10M Facebook views - CNET

  23-01-2017 19:19
  
  Commentary: To market the new horror movie "Rings," the makers scare the living daylights out of shoppers at an electronics store in White Plains, New York.
  
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• 33% off HP 23er 23-inch IPS LED Backlit Bezel-less Monitor - Deal Alert

  23-01-2017 19:16 via macworld.com
  
  IPS panel technology for ultra wide viewing, from almost any angle. 1920 x 1080 resolution for a sharp, detailed view. Bezel-less design maximizes your viewing area and makes for seamless multi-monitor set-ups. And LED backlighting enables high screen performance. Ultra slim and Energy-Star compliant design. The HP 23er 23-inch IPS LED backlit monitor is currently super-affordable ($119.99) with a 33% off deal happening now on Amazon, where it's averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars from over
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 3.1.3 software update for Apple Watch

  23-01-2017 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released the watchOS 3.1.3 software update for all Apple Watch users. The release notes confirm that the update is focused on bug fixes and performance improvements as suggested by the version number.more…
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• Reports: Apple, Foxconn considering a $7 billion manufacturing plant in the U.S.

  23-01-2017 19:07 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is reportedly considering moving some of its iPhone production to the United States. Taiwanese iPhone producer Foxconn is considering a $7 billion joint investment in a display production facility, the company’s chairman told reporters.
  According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou said “Apple is willing to invest in the facility together” because it needs display panels for its products. The plant could create 30,000 to 50,000 jobs.
  But Gou said U.S.-
  
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• macOS 10.12.3 + iTunes 12.5.5 hit the Mac App Store

  23-01-2017 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has officially released macOS 10.12.3 for Mac users. New features haven’t been discovered in macOS 10.12.3 betas, suggesting the software update is focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. iTunes has also been updated to version 12.5.5 with ‘minor app and performance improvements’ included. We’ll update with any notable changes below:more…
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• Apple releases tvOS 10.1.1 software update for Apple TV

  23-01-2017 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released the tvOS 10.1.1 software update for Apple TV. tvOS 10.1.1 is likely a software update focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. tvOS 10.1 was a feature update that included the new TV app for the first time.more…
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• Here are the most damning parts of Apple’s blockbuster lawsuit against Qualcomm

  23-01-2017 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just days after the Federal Trade Commission sued Qualcomm for antitrust concerns...
  
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• Kreisel Electric, Arnold Schwarzenegger team up for Mercedes G-Class EV - Roadshow

  23-01-2017 18:32
  
  The former governor goes green(er) without giving up his love for massive SUVs.
  
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• Arnold's Mercedes G-Class goes electric with the help of Kreisel Electric - Roadshow

  23-01-2017 18:32
  
  The former governor of California teamed up with the EV startup to electrify what might be the least efficient SUV currently sold.
  
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• Trucker spills sea of glass marbles on roadway - CNET

  23-01-2017 18:27
  
  See what a mass of colorful marbles look like when they roll their way onto an Indiana interstate.
  
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• Can't afford OLED? These four great TVs are cheaper than ever - CNET

  23-01-2017 18:19
  
  LG's OLED-based televisions are CNET's favorites, but despite recent price drops they're still really expensive. Meanwhile these four LCDs cost half as much (or less) and still give excellent picture quality.
  
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