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• ​What3Words digital addresses spread to island nations - CNET

  03-02-2017 23:51
  
  For countries with missing or broken postal address systems, assigning three-word labels to every geographic spot on the planet can be useful.
  
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• Should Apple continue including adapters/cables with new iPhones? [Poll]

  03-02-2017 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last December Ben wrote a thorough opinion piece on the topic of what port we may see in future iPhones and also asked for readers’ feedback. The majority of pollsters shared they believe Apple won’t incorporate USB-C in the iPhone this year, with 30% thinking 2018 could be the year, 19% saying ‘Never,’ and 18% ‘Later.’ However, there was still almost 30% of respondents who voted that the change will happen this year.
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• Nintendo's 'Fire Emblem Heroes' Game Earned an Estimated $2.9 Million During First Day

  03-02-2017 23:39
  
  Nintendo's newly released game Fire Emblem Heroes earned an estimated $2.9 million in worldwide gross revenue during its first 24 hours of availability, according to data shared by app analytics firm Sensor Tower.Since being released yesterday morning for iOS and Android devices, Fire Emblem Heroes has been downloaded more than two million times from the iOS App Store and the Google Play store. Download numbers may have been affected by a late release in the United States - the game didn't becom
  
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• U.S. FCC chairman wields weed whacker, takes first steps against so-called ‘net neutrality’

  03-02-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Federal Communications Commission's new Republican leadership has rescinded a determination...
  
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• 'Deciphering' emoji has never been so hilarious - CNET

  03-02-2017 23:25
  
  Fire is not to be taken literally.
  
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• How to build the ultimate media server for your music, movies, and more

  03-02-2017 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’re like me, you’ve got hundreds of gigabytes of digital media files, everything from movies, to music, to TV shows...
  
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• IMDb: Say 'so long' to message boards on Feb. 20 - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:51
  
  Trolls and other hostile commenters are likely to blame.
  
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• Hands-on with Elago’s $15 Macintosh-inspired W3 Apple Watch Stand [Video]

  03-02-2017 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since the Apple Watch was first unveiled, accessory makers flooded the market with third-party add-ons. From watch bands to docks, the options are nearly endless, yet Elago has managed to standout from the competition with its W3 Stand that looks like a vintage Macintosh 128K.
  By leveraging Nightstand Mode on your Apple Watch, Elago is bringing back memories of the iconic Mac. And at $15, it’s affordable too…more…
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• High radiation levels at Fukushima reactor is bad, bad news - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:35
  
  The fatal levels will keep officials from stabilizing the area as we approach the 5th anniversary of the nuclear plant's disaster.
  
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• Apple is destroying Samsung where it really matters

  03-02-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is widening the gap where it matters the most...
  
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• IMDb: Say 'so long' to message boards on February 20 - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:28
  
  Trolls and other hostile commenters are likely to blame.
  
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• The 404 Show 1690: Shanon Cook and her football playlists (podcast) - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:27
  
  Spotify's Shanon Cook is back on the show and bringing along with her the official mayoral playlists of Atlanta and Boston, just in time for the big game.
  
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• Nissan NV Cargo X is a totally sweet rock-crawling cargo van - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 22:15
  
  And it'll be on display at the Chicago Auto Show next week.
  
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• Faraday Future reportedly gets realistic, scales back ambitions a tad - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 22:06
  
  The best way to eat an elephant, after all, is one bite at a time.
  
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• Apple’s iPad business isn’t as bad as it looks

  03-02-2017 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple reported a 19% year-over-year drop in iPad unit shipments and a full 22% year-over-year drop...
  
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• Friday 5: A new Apple Pencil-enabled sketch app, streaming Steam games to your iPad, and three more apps for the weekend

  03-02-2017 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Looking for a few apps to keep you entertained this weekend? Then have a look at the latest edition of Friday 5. Inside, we discuss Linea — a brand new sketch app with Apple Pencil support. We also talk about Moonlight, an app that lets you stream NVIDIA GameStream-compatible games to an iOS device. Those, and three additional apps are on the docket for this week’s edition of Friday 5. Have a look at our brief hands-on video inside for the full rundown. more…
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• How do you beat fake news? Transparency, says Wikipedia co-founder - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:35
  
  Openness is the "kryptonite" to false information spread on social channels, according to Jimmy Wales.
  
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• How to donate to victims of the non-existent Bowling Green massacre - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:23
  
  Commentary: After Trump spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway invents a massacre, an appeals site appears online.
  
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• Apple managed to build a wall underneath the stock

  03-02-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Investors are buying in anticipation of Apple's 10-year anniversary iPhone....
  
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• How do you beat fake news? 'Transparency', says Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:13
  
  Openness is the "kryptonite" to false information spread on social channels, according to Wales.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 could tote a stylish stylus - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:11
  
  Samsung's S Pen, a hallmark of the company's Note line, could give the upcoming tablet an extra layer of functionality.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook shares his HomeKit routine - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:06
  
  The level of home automation available today with iOS and HomeKit was unimaginable just a few years, says Apple's chief executive.
  
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• Self-lacing sneaker uses Lego to go 'Back to the Future' - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:04
  
  A DIY Marty McFly harnesses the power of Lego to build a self-lacing shoe that would make Doc Brown proud.
  
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• Boeing space taxis to use hundreds of 3D-printed parts - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:53
  
  The CST-100 Starliner space crew capsules will be made with more than 600 3D-printed parts, Reuters reports.
  
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• Fire Emblem Heroes brings Nintendo's tactical RPG to mobile in fine fashion

  03-02-2017 20:45 via macworld.com
  
  For its first branded mobile game, Nintendo went with the most obvious choice: Super Mario Run, a smartly streamlined take on the classic formula—and thankfully one with a single price tag. Nintendo’s next smartphone and tablet game is quite different in nearly every respect, however, as it’s based on a less prominent franchise, offers a more complex and story-driven experience, and embraces the platform’s tendency for free-to-play gaming. It’s Fire Emblem Hero
  
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• BMW i8 Geneva debut reveals a hybrid that's running on fumes - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 20:43
  
  Could a refreshed model be on the way soon?
  
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• The Week in iOS Apps: Make your pictures and videos look like paintings

  03-02-2017 20:33 via macworld.com
  
  New apps of the weekThis week’s roundup features a couple of apps that add artistic flair to your pictures and videos. Read on!BeCassoImage by BeCassoTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Elon Musk defends decision to stay on Trump's economic forum - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:33
  
  The Tesla and SpaceX CEO takes to Twitter to explain why he will continue his service to President Trump' economic advisory council, even as Uber's CEO backs out.
  
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• Chevrolet owners are positively plowing through 4G LTE data - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 20:31
  
  Owners went through 4 petabytes (yes, petabytes) in 2016.
  
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• The Apple Watch ‘WOW’ moment

  03-02-2017 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fitness is fantastic but there's one thing Apple Watch does that really feels like magic...
  
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• 47% off HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset for PC, Xbox One, PS4 (White) - Deal Alert

  03-02-2017 20:29 via macworld.com
  
  Let your opponents take the blows while you game without pain. HyperX Cloud cradles your head in a super-soft padded headband, memory foam ear cushions and leatherette-padded cups so even your late game will be comfortable. It's affordable, so there's no pain in the price either.  Pro-gaming optimized, HyperX Cloud is HiFi capable and delivers intense audio with crystal-clear low, mid and high tones plus enhanced bass-reproduction so you can lose yourself while you win. Plus you'll look sha
  
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• Lawsuit claims Apple broke FaceTime to force iOS 6 users to upgrade

  03-02-2017 20:22 via macworld.com
  
  Did Apple purposefully break iOS 6, rendering old iPhones unusable before their time? That’s the question at the heart of a new class-action lawsuit against the Cupertino company, which claims that Apple killed FaceTime in iOS 6 to avoid paying hefty licensing fees.
  The basis of the lawsuit, first reported by AppleInsider, comes from details that emerged last year in VirnetX’s patent infringement suit against the company. VirnetX licenses patents to technology companies, and one of
  
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• Bandcamp gets indie music in tune with ACLU donations - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:17
  
  Over 400 artists and labels will donate Friday's proceeds from record sales to the civil liberties group to protest President Trump's immigration order.
  
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• New 'Transformers 5' Super Bowl teaser is missing something - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:16
  
  There's a definite Star Wars similarity going on, with an absent hero and a focus on ancient secrets.
  
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• Apple raises $10 billion in debt ahead of President Trump’s repatriation tax plans

  03-02-2017 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has raised $10 billion in debt through a nine-part bond sale...
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Headphones Prize Pack From Satechi

  03-02-2017 20:00
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Satechito give MacRumors readers a chance to win a prize pack that includes wireless headphones, a headphones case, and a stand for the headphones.Satechi's Aluminum Wireless Headphones are designed to match Apple's line of iPhones and are available in four complementary colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold. Priced at $69.99, the headphones feature comfortable ear cups and connect to the iPhone using Bluetooth 4.0.
  The headphones are made
  
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• Try not to squirm: Live cockroach plucked from woman's skull - CNET

  03-02-2017 19:53
  
  Watch at your own risk. The creepy-crawly menace is real and apparently there's no place a cockroach won't venture.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: ColorWare’s customized MacBook & MacBook Pro skins [Giveaway + Deal]

  03-02-2017 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is ColorWare, who make some of our favorite customized skins (and also do custom paint jobs) for Apple accessories.more…
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• Universal remote deal: Logitech Harmony Smart Control is $70 at Best Buy and Amazon - CNET

  03-02-2017 19:47
  
  One of our favorite universal remotes is on sale now at the lowest price we've seen.
  
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• Perhaps the Macintosh is the real ‘future of personal computing’

  03-02-2017 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that the iPad is the "clearest expression of our vision of the future of personal computing," however...
  
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• Teacher has special handshake for each kid, to internet's delight - CNET

  03-02-2017 19:30
  
  An English teacher with personalized handshakes for each and every student wins the internet with a heart-warming video.
  
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• A good deal: Apple offers special Pro Apps Bundle for the education market

  03-02-2017 19:30 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s iMovie and GarageBand are great apps for the general consumer to edit video and audio recordings on a Mac. However, if you want to take your production to the next level—we’re talking professional level—you need the tools found in Apple’s Pro Apps: Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage. Those apps also have prices that reflect the professional-level tools they provide (in other words, they’re expensive).To read this article in
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 105 | Latest LG UltraFine 5K woes, watchOS Theater Mode, and Apple’s record quarter

  03-02-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss an update with LG’s UltraFine 5K Display problems, Apple Watch’s new Theater Mode, how dropping 32-bit app support could affect iOS, Apple’s record breaking quarter, and more. 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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• BMW updates i8 with fresh matte paint for Geneva - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 19:09
  
  Now, your complicated hybrid supercar can be had with paint that's even more complicated to maintain!
  
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• What Apple CEO Tim Cook is telling us about Apple stock

  03-02-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. announced its first-quarter fiscal year 2017 results Tuesday, and they were far better...
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 21″ Retina 4K iMac (refurb) $1,110, Brother AirPrint Laser Printer $101, Logitech Harmony Remote $70, more

  03-02-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Weekend streaming: 'Finding Dory' heads to Netflix - CNET

  03-02-2017 18:24
  
  A new month means lots of new content on Netflix including big movies and interesting originals.
  
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• You've never seen a cargo van like the Nissan NV Cargo X - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 18:11
  
  Built with some hardcore off-roading in mind, the NV Cargo X goes where no cargo van has gone before -- on 37-inch mud tires, at least.
  
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• Nissan NV Cargo X is a f&#%ing sweet rock-crawling cargo van - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 18:11
  
  And it'll be on display at the Chicago Auto Show next week.
  
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• Apple is truly determined to disrupt banking with Apple Pay

  03-02-2017 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Pay is much more than a frictionless and secure payments service, Apple also thinks...
  
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