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• Rollout.io responds to Apple’s ‘hot code push’ policy shift, says its SDK is fully compliant

  08-03-2017 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yesterday evening, Apple started cracking down on apps that use third-party services to update without App Store approval. The majority of the affected apps seemed to use Rollout.io, an SDK that allows developers to modify their app in “real-time.”
  Now, Rollout’s CEO and co-founder, Erez Rusovsky, has issued a statement on Apple’s policy shift…more…
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• No hammer, no long hair? 'Thor: Ragnarok' first-look photo stuns - CNET

  08-03-2017 23:39
  
  Hair today, gone tomorrow? Chris Hemsworth says he's thankful to skip that daily hour in the stylist's chair.
  
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• Tinder Select: A secret app for celebs and beautiful people - CNET

  08-03-2017 23:38
  
  Commentary: Are you famous? Are you gorgeous? Are you famous and gorgeous? This members-only version of Tinder is for you.
  
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• Apple-Backed Didi Chuxing to Open Autonomous Driving Research Facility Near Cupertino

  08-03-2017 23:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Didi Chuxing, the Chinese-hailing company that Apple invested $1 billion in, is opening an artificial intelligence lab in Mountain View, California, reports Recode. The lab will focus on intelligent driving systems and AI-based security for transportation, confirming Didi Chuxing's interest in self-driving vehicles.The facility, located less than 10 miles from Apple's two Cupertino campuses, is one of Didi Chuxing's first locations outside of China. Its location in Mountain View gives Didi Chuxi
  
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• Looking for in-stock Apple AirPods? AT&T online is currently shipping in 3-5 days

  08-03-2017 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  From 9to5Toys.com:
  (Update 3/8 7:55pm): Time’s up…They are now out of stock.
  Apple’s AirPods aren’t easy to get your hands on with such long wait times from the Apple Store (up to 6 weeks or more). Luckily AT&T has them right now with a 3-day shipping time at the usual $159 shipped. There’s no telling how long they will be available, so jump in now if you’re interested. More details below:more…
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• This might just be the worst time to buy a new iPad

  08-03-2017 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a new iPad within the next few weeks...
  
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• 20% off Pre-order of Mass Effect Andromeda - Deal Alert

  08-03-2017 22:49 via macworld.com
  
  Mass Effect Andromeda will be releasing on March 21, 2017 and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. If you're an Amazon Prime Member (or have a free trial -- get one here) you'll see the price drop an extra 20% on Mass Effect Andromeda (PC, PlayStation 4 or Xbox One). Price drop activates when you add it to your cart, and sinks the price from $59.99 to $39.99.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Google Home and eBay can tell you how much that's worth - CNET

  08-03-2017 22:40
  
  The two companies demo eBay's new Shopbot, a digital "concierge" for shopping, at Google's cloud conference in San Francisco.
  
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• iPhone 8 rumors: New Edition name, later launch date due to 3D sensor supplier delay

  08-03-2017 22:37 via macworld.com
  
  The iPhone 7 is nearly six months old, which means the time is ripe for speculating about the next iPhone. After all, 2017 marks the iPhone’s 10th birthday, so Apple is reportedly gearing up to make its anniversary edition extra special.
  We’ll keep track of the latest rumors and how plausible they are, and we’ll put them in one spot (this one!) so you can pop on over whenever you want to read the latest.
  If you passed on the iPhone 7 to wait for the iPhone 8—or
  
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• In quest for sweet search combo, Pinterest buys Jelly - CNET

  08-03-2017 22:36
  
  The scrapbooking site acquires the search app co-founded by Twitter's Biz Stone.
  
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• WikiLeaks raises prospect of teaming with tech giants, including Apple, to thwart CIA hacker-spies

  08-03-2017 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks raised the prospect Wednesday of sharing sensitive details...
  
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• These might be the 'Last Jedi' spoilers you're looking for - CNET

  08-03-2017 22:32
  
  Want to know Luke's possible first words? Footage for the highly anticipated film showed at the Disney shareholders meeting.
  
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• Snapchat's International Women's Day 'Curie' lens backfires - CNET

  08-03-2017 22:18
  
  You can take selfies as Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks or Marie Curie. But the makeup on Marie Curie's lenses is causing some backlash for Snapchat.
  
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• FBI’s James Comey: ‘There is no such thing as absolute privacy in America’

  08-03-2017 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  All of us have a reasonable expectation of privacy in our homes, in our cars, and in our devices. But...
  
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• CloudApp launches new Annotate visual tool as Dropbox details upcoming auto updater for macOS

  08-03-2017 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Annotate is a new visual tool from cloud-based sharing service CloudApp launching today for Mac. Annotate lets you quickly create GIFs and annotated images or capture HD video workflows in a modern native tool. Dropbox also has news for Mac users as the cloud service detailed a new auto-updater for the service coming soon to macOS.more…
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• New iPhones could get PowerVR Furian GPU improvements for AR/VR, higher graphics resolutions & more

  08-03-2017 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Imagination Technologies today unveiled its next-gen PowerVR Furian architecture, its upcoming next-gen GPU design that could give clues to enhancements ready for future iPhones. Most notably, the company says Furian enables enhanced power efficiency for mobile devices that will pave the way for high-resolution, immersive graphics content including AR and VR applications. In other words, the GPU could help upcoming iPhones achieve higher (4K?) resolutions with big computing and gaming performan
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 8 could miss September launch date

  08-03-2017 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Component supply issues could delay the launch of Apple's next-generation iPhone past its launch...
  
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• Stephen Hawking has advice for avoiding the apocalypse - CNET

  08-03-2017 21:25
  
  The famous physicist says humanity will need to rely on reason to keep our more aggressive, destructive tendencies in check.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 3.2 beta 5 for Apple Watch with Theater Mode and SiriKit

  08-03-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is rolling out the fifth watchOS 3.2 beta for developer testing on Apple Watch...
  
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• ​Airbnb reportedly eyeing long-term home rentals - CNET

  08-03-2017 20:47
  
  The home rental company may be stepping into Craigslist territory by offering people more permanent places to stay.
  
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• Apple Celebrates International Women's Day on iTunes With Featured Movies and TV Shows [Update: Apple Music Too]

  08-03-2017 20:42 via macrumors.com
  
  In honor of International Women's Day, Apple today updated its iTunes stores to highlight movies and TV shows created by, starring, and featuring women.The iTunes store for movies, for example, has a main section highlighting 10 actresses and filmmakers, including Amma Asante, Laia Costa, Tae Ri Kim, Meera Menon, Ruth Negga, and more. There's a separate section focusing on women directors, and multiple movies starring women are highlighted in the app carousel, including Jackie, Arrival, Moana, F
  
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• The smartwatches and fitness trackers we can't wait to see in 2017 - CNET

  08-03-2017 20:39
  
  It should be another exciting year in wearable tech. These are the gadgets we can't wait to get our hands on.
  
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• Man destroys Kim Kardashian selfie books in store, cops say - CNET

  08-03-2017 20:39
  
  Commentary: A Connecticut man is allegedly so offended by the reality star and entrepreneur that he pours red liquid over several copies of her book of selfies.
  
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• Samsung plans major U.S. expansion, would shift manufacturing from Mexico

  08-03-2017 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Samsung’s interest in a U.S. factory was influenced by the election of U.S. President Donald Trump...
  
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• Report: Apple is the most popular company among U.S. smartphone subscribers

  08-03-2017 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to new data from comScore MobiLens, Apple has taken the top spot as the most popular OEM among U.S. smartphone subscribers. As for the top smartphone platform, Apple came in second behind Android, but not by much…more…
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• No hammer, no long hair? 'Thor: Ragnarok' sneak peek stuns - CNET

  08-03-2017 20:09
  
  Hair today, gone tomorrow? Chris Hemsworth says he's thankful to skip that daily hour in the stylist's chair.
  
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• Barack Obama on 'Game of Thrones'? George R.R. Martin has hope - CNET

  08-03-2017 20:09
  
  Will the former president journey to Westeros? Not all trips there end well.
  
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• Apple dedicates iTunes Store Movies and TV Shows pages to International Women’s Day 2017

  08-03-2017 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s iTunes Store is celebrating International Women’s Day 2017 by dedicating the entire Movies and TV Shows pages to titles and collections featuring actresses, directors, producers, TV series, films, and documentaries. IWD’s official theme this year is ‘#BeBoldForChange’ and focuses on the goal of a gender inclusive world.more…
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• Snapchat adds lenses to celebrate International Women's Day - CNET

  08-03-2017 20:02
  
  You can take selfies as Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks or Marie Curie. Of course, the lenses aren't without some controversy.
  
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• IBM somehow crammed data into a single atom - CNET

  08-03-2017 20:00
  
  The research breakthrough isn't yet practical, but it's the direction the industry is headed. Imagine storing 26 million songs in your smartwatch.
  
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• Honda’s latest w/ Apple’s CarPlay, Clarity Plug-in Hybrid & Clarity Electric, will debut next month

  08-03-2017 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following announcements from Porsche with the 911 GT3 and Honda with the Civic Type R earlier this week, today Honda announced its two latest vehicles that will get Apple’s CarPlay platform standard with the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric debuting next month.more…
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• Twitter for iOS adds new storage setting for managing & clearing cached data

  08-03-2017 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter today is rolling out an update to its iOS app that makes it easier to manage the storage space used by the app, allowing you to regain some of your device’s internal storage.  The update brings Twitter for iOS to version 6.7.31 and is available now on the App Store.more…
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• U.S. private sector job creation booms in President Trump’s first full month as employers add 298,000 jobs

  08-03-2017 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump's first full month in office coincided with a breakneck pace of job growth...
  
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• Steve Jobs, superhero: Graphic novel meets iTunes service terms - CNET

  08-03-2017 19:51
  
  Kapow! An artist turns the dull iTunes ToS nobody reads into superhero-level entertainment with homages to the Simpsons, Charlie Brown, Garfield, Wonder Woman and more.
  
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• PS4 to get Boost Mode, external drive support March 9 - CNET

  08-03-2017 19:46
  
  Thursday's the day the "Sasuke" update will arrive, says Sony.
  
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• Facebook just made it easy to wrap friends around your face - CNET

  08-03-2017 19:44
  
  A "one-stop shop" for 360-degree photos and video.
  
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• Watch a snarling Hugh Jackman overdub a 'Logan' fight - CNET

  08-03-2017 19:43
  
  Seeing Hugh Jackman lay down voiceover audio for a super-intense "Logan" fight scene is just as thrilling as watching the finished product.
  
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• Founder of WiFi mapping company acquired by Apple departs to lead Stanford startup accelerator

  08-03-2017 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in 2013, Apple quietly acquired indoor smartphone locating company WiFiSlam for around $20 million. The company, founded by Joseph Huang, aimed to construct indoor mapping solutions using WiFi signals.
  According to TechCrunch, however, Huang has now departed Apple to take over the reigns as CEO of StartX, the startup accelerator that helped launch WiFiSlam in the first place.more…
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• AnandTech reviews Western Digital Black PCIe SSD (512GB)

  08-03-2017 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The WD Black comes in only the two capacities that should be most popular: 256GB and 512GB...
  
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• These cruise ships will deck you out in wearable tech - CNET

  08-03-2017 19:12
  
  MSC Cruises is making waves by kitting out its new cruise ships with tech that will take it sailing into the future.
  
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• Cheaper Nest thermostat may be on the way - CNET

  08-03-2017 19:06
  
  Alphabet's Nest is reportedly working on a new thermostat and new home security products.
  
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• tvOS 10.2 beta 5 rolling out for Apple TV

  08-03-2017 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the fifth tvOS 10.2 beta for developer testing on Apple TV. tvOS 10.2 focuses on “new features, bug fixes, and improvements in the OS and SDK” according to developer release notes.more…
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• Apple releases watchOS 3.2 beta 5 for Apple Watch

  08-03-2017 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the fifth watchOS 3.2 beta for developer testing on Apple Watch. watchOS 3.2 beta includes Theater Mode which disables raise-to-wake and mutes alerts.more…
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• Apple releases iOS 10.3 beta 5 for iPhone and iPad

  08-03-2017 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the fifth iOS 10.3 beta for developer testing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The upcoming software update includes Find My AirPods support, CarPlay improvements, Apple’s new filesystem, and more. We’ll update and highlight any additional changes discovered below.more…
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• Apple has already fixed most of the iOS exploits the CIA used

  08-03-2017 18:54 via macworld.com
  
  WikiLeaks is back at it again, this time with more than 8,700 leaked documents apparently from inside the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence. According to those documents, the CIA had knowledge of zero-day exploits it could use to hack iPhones. But Apple said many of those bugs have already been patched with the latest version of iOS.
  The WikiLeaks documents didn’t include details of the bugs or whether the CIA has actually used them, so it’s unclear if or how Apple knows the
  
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• The CIA may be spying on us with our own phones (The 3:59, Ep. 191) - CNET

  08-03-2017 18:38
  
  In this privacy-themed episode, we talk about the alleged CIA hacking methods disclosed by WikiLeaks, the battle in DC over your online data and more Echo drama.
  
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• Startling pink 'Ghostbusters'-style water flows from faucets - CNET

  08-03-2017 18:32
  
  Taps in a small Canadian town spit out hot-pink water, but they aren't haunted by an evil spirit.
  
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• Skoove is a new iOS app that transforms your iPad into a private piano instructor

  08-03-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Skoove is a new iPad app launching today that helps you learn how to play piano from iOS. The app includes more than 250 interactive lessons and courses that you can follow along with at home as if your iPad was a private piano instructor.more…
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• Quake is coming back. Here's how you can be a beta tester - CNET

  08-03-2017 18:30
  
  The revived online shooter brings back a '90s classic.
  
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• Apple took 79% of global smartphone profits in 2016; Samsung in distant second with only 14%

  08-03-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. captured 79.2 percent of global smartphone profits last year, according to the latest research by Strategy Analytics...
  
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