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• Hands on with Apple’s new PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 7 Plus [Video]

  21-03-2017 23:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier today, Apple officially unveiled its new PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. After being rumored for several months, Apple confirmed the device’s existence and announced the continuation of its (RED) partnership.
  Now, YouTuber Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, has gotten his hands on the new red-colored iPhone 7 Plus and put it through the full unboxing and first-look treatment…more…
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• Trump makes 2033 Mars mission an official NASA goal - CNET

  21-03-2017 23:38
  
  The president signs a bill that funds the space agency and sets an aggressive new timeline for setting foot on the Red Planet.
  
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• Buy a BMW SUV, help save the environment... eventually - Roadshow

  21-03-2017 23:30
  
  The more SUVs you buy now, the more money BMW will have to create its future electric vehicles.
  
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• Designer offers up (RED) iPhone 7 concept with black front

  21-03-2017 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Although we aren’t likely to see Apple offer up a another variation on the iPhone 7 color, designer Benjamin Geskin has already produced a beautiful render showing what the (RED) iPhone 7 Plus would look like with a black front.more…
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• iTunes 12.6 update will let you watch your iTunes movie rentals across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

  21-03-2017 23:17 via macworld.com
  
  While Apple’s new products announced on Tuesday grabbed all the attention, Apple also made an update to iTunes that movie renters will enjoy.
  iTunes 12.6 is now available, and it has a new feature that the company dubs as “rent once, watch anywhere.” If you rent a movie on your iPad, iPhone, or Apple TV, you can now watch the movie on all those devices.
  Prior to the 12.6 update, iTunes movie rentals on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV were restricted to the device the rental was
  
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• Nintendo's fix for the Switch Joy-Con desync issue is surprisingly simple - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:56
  
  It's a hardware problem, but Nintendo seems to have found an interesting solution.
  
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• Android O touts better battery life and notifications - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:44
  
  The search giant unveils the next generation of its mobile software, but it's only a preview version.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus cases add fetching new color options - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:33
  
  Along with a new red iPhone, Apple introduced new colors to its line of protective iPhone cases.
  
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• NASA spots breaks in Mars Curiosity rover's wheel treads - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:31
  
  The Curiosity rover's wheels are taking a beating from the harsh conditions on the Red Planet, with the damage reaching a new level.
  
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• Apple’s stock ends lower after sharp pullback from record highs

  21-03-2017 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple shares had been up as much as 0.9% at an all-time intraday high...
  
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• On World Poetry Day, we bring you the best poems on Twitter - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:15
  
  Social Cues: Brevity is the soul of Twitter.
  
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• What should the 'O' in Android O stand for? - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:12
  
  Google has a history of giving its operating system versions fun names. So we gathered our best guesses as to what the "O" could could be.
  
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• New Apple Watch buyers face limited band selection

  21-03-2017 22:12 via macworld.com
  
  When I decided to buy an Apple Watch Series 2, I knew exactly which model I wanted: rose gold with the pink and midnight woven nylon band. It was a combination Apple highlighted on its website, but I wasn’t sure how many the store would keep in stock. Luckily, I snagged one of the few remaining at the SoHo Apple Store and wear it almost every day. Unfortunately, Apple has decided to stop making its watches so customizable in the box.
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• Apple releases iTunes 12.6 with new ‘rent once, watch anywhere’ feature

  21-03-2017 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In addition to new iPhone and iPad updates today, Apple has released iTunes 12.6 with a new feature for movie rental playback. Described as ‘rent once, watch anywhere’, Apple says you can now rent a movie on one device then finish watching it on another device.more…
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• Microsoft tries to get Tim Cook to switch to a Surface Pro 4 - CNET

  21-03-2017 21:56
  
  Commentary: At the China Development Forum, Microsoft is the sponsor, and, well, wouldn't you showcase your device? Especially if Apple's CEO were there?
  
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• Apple’s sensible iPhone SE refresh

  21-03-2017 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  On March 21, Apple unveiled a refresh of its iPhone SE product line...
  
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• Kindle iOS app adds ‘Send to Kindle’ feature to save articles from Safari

  21-03-2017 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Kindle iOS app receives an update today that brings a new “Send to Kindle” feature, allowing users to save content from Safari directly to their Kindle library for reading later:more…
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• iPad Pro, iPad, and iPad mini 4: What are the differences?

  21-03-2017 21:07 via macworld.com
  
  When Apple released a new iPad on Tuesday, the company also simplified the iPad lineup: instead of four iPad models, there are now three. This makes it easier to decide which iPad to buy, though there are still a lot of factors to consider. Let’s take a look at the major features you should think about when picking an iPad.SizeIf you want to carry your iPad around with you, then size is an important consideration. Here’s a breakdown of each iPad.IDGScreenJust looking at the iPads, i
  
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• Apple axes iPad Mini 2

  21-03-2017 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Starting at $249, the iPad Mini 2 was the simplest, most affordable iPad...
  
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• Official 'Simpsons' bikes let you ride like Bart - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:47
  
  State Bicycle Co. introduces a "Simpsons"-themed product line, and it's not as crazy as you might think. Though you can sit on a pink doughnut.
  
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• Why Apple announced its new, low-priced iPad with such little fanfare

  21-03-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Why did Apple debut a new iPad without making a big show of it?
  
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• Xbox Live outage really wrecking some people's day - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:29
  
  The world has come to an end for some folks.
  
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• Android O brings better battery life and notifications - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:25
  
  The search giant unveils the next generation of its mobile software, but it's only a preview version.
  
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• Harry Potter fans can scoop up magic with butterbeer ice cream - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:07
  
  Buttercream and butterscotch ice creams come together with a swirl of butterscotch added, making a dessert fit for a wizard.
  
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• Everything Apple announced today (and what we’re still waiting for)

  21-03-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple may not have held an event for its latest announcements, but it has certainly been an eventful morning in terms of rumored products launching. There’s also a lot left in the product pipeline that didn’t get announced (and would warrant an event). Here’s what we learned from today’s announcements:more…
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• Watch the Final Four in VR. But this year you have to pay - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:00
  
  Intel teams up with Turner and CBS to take college basketball fans courtside -- in virtual reality -- for March Madness.
  
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• Twitter shuts down more than 600K terrorist accounts - CNET

  21-03-2017 19:59
  
  In a report, the social network says its internal tools found many of the offending accounts.
  
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• It’s Apple vs. President Trump in Taiwan, and Apple is winning so far

  21-03-2017 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. and U.S. President Donald Trump are going head-to-head for influence...
  
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• New York State announces a new $2,000 rebate to get more EVs on the road - Roadshow

  21-03-2017 19:52
  
  Anybody buying a new electric car in New York State can now look forward to an extra $2,000 Drive Clean Rebate -- assuming they choose the right car.
  
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• At SXSW, VR hits a new rhythm - CNET

  21-03-2017 19:50
  
  Virtual reality was the buzz of this year's SXSW conference -- and music-based VR cut through the festival's noise.
  
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• The apocalypse likely won't turn us into killers, game study says - CNET

  21-03-2017 19:44
  
  Ever wondered what you'd do if you knew the world was about to end? Researchers say you probably won't turn into a marauding bandit.
  
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• Samsung teases its upcoming Galaxy S8 in a new YouTube vid - CNET

  21-03-2017 19:38
  
  The short clip may be in Korean, but hints once again at the phone's dimensions and shape.
  
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• Google adds handy shortcuts to help with searching in Google app update

  21-03-2017 19:11 via macworld.com
  
  The Google app has always been a fantastic way to get quick info about the things we’re most interesting in, but now Google is making it even easier to find out what’s going on. Along with the search bar and cards, the latest update to the app brings a set of shortcuts that put relevant and timely info right at your fingertips.When you launch the Google app, you’ll notice things have been moved around a bit. Directly below the search bar you’ll see new icons for weather,
  
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• Watch the Ford F-150 Raptor blast through the Baja 1000 in 360-degree VR - Roadshow

  21-03-2017 19:08
  
  You can almost taste the dirt, but thankfully, you can't.
  
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• Apple rekindles its relationship with software developers

  21-03-2017 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Find out how the world's most valuable company is trying to change...
  
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• WikiLeaks to give Apple, Google, others 90-day deadline to fix flaws revealed in ‘Vault 7’

  21-03-2017 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  WikiLeaks promise to give tech companies access to exploits in their systems before being made public...
  
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• Every new product Apple just announced: iPad, red iPhone 7, Apple Watch bands, and more

  21-03-2017 18:35 via macworld.com
  
  Surprise!Image by AppleApple surprised everyone with an early Tuesday morning news drop of new devices, accessories, and apps. From a special edition iPhone 7 and fresh 9.7-inch iPad to new Apple Watch band colors and an iMovie-esque iOS app, Apple’s announcements covered the gamut of hardware and software. Here’s everything you missed if you overslept.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Stop-motion film starring a naked butt will make you feel loved - CNET

  21-03-2017 18:32
  
  The "Hi Stranger" animated short takes stop motion in a surreal direction that some may find creepy and others may find soothing.
  
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• Hum Rider doesn't wait in traffic, it goes over traffic - Roadshow

  21-03-2017 18:28
  
  Verizon's built a truck with hydraulic lifts to let it roll right over stationary cars.
  
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• Logitech announces a line of education-focused protective cases for the new 9.7-inch iPad

  21-03-2017 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Logitech is readying a line of protective cases for Apple’s newly announced iPad. Hoping the low-cost, 9.7-inch tablet will permeate through school systems in the US and Canada, the company has specifically designed a lineup of tablet covers for students and academic applications.more…
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• UK follows US in restricting electronic devices on flights - CNET

  21-03-2017 18:24
  
  Devices larger than phones won't be allowed in cabins on inbound flights to the UK from six countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
  
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• PlayStation Vue adds MLB Network in time for World Baseball Classic - CNET

  21-03-2017 18:19
  
  The sports channel is now included in Vue's Core subscription tier, starting at $35 per month.
  
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• Apple’s new $329 iPad is thicker and slightly heavier than iPad Air 2

  21-03-2017 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s new iPad for the spring is a $329 model with an A9 chip...
  
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• Which unpopular cable channels bust your bundle? - CNET

  21-03-2017 18:09
  
  The Wall Street Journal analyzed more than 100 TV networks' viewers and fees to find which cost the most for the fewest viewers. Sorry, Golf Channel.
  
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• You can now buy those cool Nike bands for your normal Apple Watch - CNET

  21-03-2017 18:07
  
  Apple also announced a wide-stripe woven nylon band and new colors of the Apple Watch Hermès bands.
  
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• Google's Android O brings better battery life and notifications - CNET

  21-03-2017 18:00
  
  The search giant unveils the next generation of its mobile software, but it's only a preview version.
  
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• Google, Jigsaw seek to stop election hacks - CNET

  21-03-2017 17:53
  
  While the US government investigates how Russians hacked the 2016 presidential race, Alphabet's Jigsaw and Google want to make sure it won't happen again.
  
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• Apple's cheaper, faster iPad: Do you care? (The 3:59, Ep. 197) - CNET

  21-03-2017 17:47
  
  Apple quietly releases a new iPad, a special edition red iPhone 7 and a new video-editing app. We break it down for you.
  
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