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• You may not want to rely on Galaxy S8's Face Unlock - CNET

  01-04-2017 23:03
  
  Unlocking Samsung's new phone could be as easy as pulling up a photo of the handset's owner's.
  
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• Now you can search Snapchat Stories - CNET

  01-04-2017 22:36
  
  The company's curation team was "overwhelmed" by the number of Stories submitted, so Snap built a tool to let users search on their own.
  
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• You may not want to rely on Galaxy 8's Face Unlock - CNET

  01-04-2017 22:31
  
  Unlocking Samsung's new phone could be as easy as pulling up a photo of the handset's owner's.
  
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• Apple sneers at laptops in new iPad Pro push - CNET

  01-04-2017 21:35
  
  Commentary: In new ads, Cupertino chuckles at laptops because they're heavy and lack battery life.
  
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• Facebook Live gives glimpse into Oregon's run to Final Four - CNET

  01-04-2017 21:06
  
  The Ducks are using the social network's live stream to show its fans rare moments during its NCAA basketball tourney journey.
  
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• Trump tweets plea for Obama to be investigated, not Russia - CNET

  01-04-2017 20:35
  
  Commentary: The president also manages a personal slight against an NBC anchor.
  
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• Is George Takei running for Congress? Not in this galaxy - CNET

  01-04-2017 20:29
  
  Sorry, Star Trek fans, but Sulu's portrayer won't be boldly going into politics -- at least not right now.
  
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• This week’s top stories: What’s new in iOS 10.3?, iPhone 8 reports, our $329 iPad review, macOS 10.12.4 & more

  01-04-2017 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this week’s top stories: iOS 10.3 w/ Find My AirPods & Apple File System, iPhone 8 reports, macOS 10.12.4 with Night Shift, our $329 iPad review, and much more.more…
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• How the special effects for 'Ghost in the Shell' were done - CNET

  01-04-2017 18:36
  
  Scarlett Johansson's new film blurs the line between humanity and technology. The effects are a dazzling combination of live-action and cutting-edge CGI.
  
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• 'Ghost in the Shell' special effects gallery - CNET

  01-04-2017 18:10
  
  See how live-action footage of Scarlett Johansson was combined with cutting-edge CGI for the new film's dazzling special effects.
  
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• Enchanting Harry Potter figures debut from Funko - CNET

  01-04-2017 17:53
  
  Recreate magical moments with Funko's Rock Candy line of figures based on Harry, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and other J.K. Rowling characters.
  
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• April Fools’ Day 2017: AirRings by Twelve South, T-Mobile ONEsie, Netflix Live, and more

  01-04-2017 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As has become the case every April 1st in recent years, tech companies are blessing us today with their April Fools’ Day jokes. A variety of tech companies and accessory makers are embracing the holiday, offering up some new products, services, and more.
  Read on for a full roundup of the “best” jokes of April Fools’ Day 2017….more…
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• Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon say they won’t sell your individual browsing history

  01-04-2017 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Just a few days after Congress reversed internet privacy rules enacted during the Obama administration, Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon have all made statements claiming they will not sell personal web browsing histories.more…
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• Amazon Prime members get 20% off of Mass Effect Andromeda - Deal Alert

  01-04-2017 17:15 via macworld.com
  
  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.Mass Effect: Andromeda takes players to the Andromeda galaxy, far beyond the Milky Way. There, players will lead our fight for a new home in hostile territory as the Pathfinder-a leader of military-trained explorers. This is the stor
  
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• Beneath the shell of the stunning 'Ghost in the Shell' special effects - CNET

  01-04-2017 17:04
  
  Scarlett Johansson's new film blurs the line between humanity and technology, and the effects are a dazzling combination of live action with cutting edge CGI.
  
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• Now through April 7th Amazon Will Pay You $4.99 To Buy a Dash Button For $.99 - Deal Alert

  01-04-2017 16:55 via macworld.com
  
  Now through April 7th, to celebrate the Amazon Dash Button's 2nd birthday, you can buy a Dash Button for $0.99 and receive a $4.99 credit after your first button push to place an order. My math skills are rusty, but that appears to be a good deal if you're thinking of trying one out. Amazon Dash is a simple Wi-Fi connected gadget that lets you order your favorite things with just the push of a button. Keep it by your washing machine, your pet food, or in the bathroom closet. When you notice you'
  
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• Happy 41st birthday, Apple!

  01-04-2017 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  They were two guys named Steve, so Steve Jobs was called Steve and Steve Wozniak went by Woz...
  
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• SoundCloud for iOS adds Chromecast support, shared playback, more

  01-04-2017 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Despite doom and gloom reports, SoundCloud is moving forward with new features for its iOS app. The company this week is rolling a new update to the app that adds one highly missed features: Chromecast support.more…
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• The Week in iOS Apps: Mammals by Tinybop is a study app for future zoologists

  01-04-2017 16:00 via macworld.com
  
  The circle of lifeImage by Rob Schultz/MacworldThis week’s roundup includes two new apps that let kids make a close study of animals in the world around us. Read on!iBiome-OceanImage by iBiome-OceanTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Happy April Fools' Day 2017: Siri, iFixit Micro Tech Toolkit, AirRings, Ms. Pac-Man Maps, and More

  01-04-2017 15:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Today is April 1, 2017, otherwise known as April Fools' Day, and as you are likely aware that means over the next few hours you should be highly wary of anything you see, read, or hear online. As MacRumors has covered over the past few years, tech companies love to prank their customers with silly products, out-there announcements, and largely weird press releases meant to highlight the jovial holiday.April 1, 2017 also marks the 41st anniversary of Apple, with Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron
  
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• Become Tech Savvy: How to approach updating software on iPhone and iPad

  01-04-2017 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  First time checking out this series? You’ll get the most value by starting at the beginning, however you can also use the series overview if you’d like to go buffet style.
  Note for regular readers, the already tech savvy, and IT professionals: this series is designed as a resource you can share with those you are helping or for those looking to become tech savvy on their own.
  Background, Expectations, & Best Practices
  Staying up to date with software can some
  
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• With Bixby, Samsung tries to talk its way into contention - CNET

  01-04-2017 15:38
  
  The tech titan has big hopes for its new digital helper. Will it get shouted down by Google, Apple and Amazon?
  
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• Grandmaster Flash to Macbook Pro DJs: What are you doing? - CNET

  01-04-2017 15:10
  
  He helped create the sound that MCs could rap over. Now the hip-hop forefather wonders where the showmanship is in trading turntables for a Touch Bar.
  
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• The right reboots: The '90s movies we think need remakes - CNET

  01-04-2017 15:00
  
  We asked CNET staffers which 1990s movies they'd like to see redone. Flip through the gallery to see their choices!
  
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• Mold an amorphous organism in the inventive puzzler, Mushroom 11

  01-04-2017 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.Post-apocalyptic games often feature a dude with a gun, blasting away mutants and monsters amidst a crumbling wasteland—but Mushroom 11 is quite a bit different. It keeps the wasteland setting, punctuated with ruined sights of mankind’s existence in th
  
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• Infiniti has something in store for QX80 in New York - Roadshow

  01-04-2017 15:00
  
  We still don't know exactly what's going on with it, though.
  
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• No March Madness sadness over here: I beat Microsoft's Bing! - CNET

  01-04-2017 14:00
  
  CNET's Terry Collins prevails over Bing's prediction tool to (kinda) claim major bracketology braggadicio.
  
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• Facial Recognition Feature on Galaxy S8 Bypassed Using Just a Photo

  01-04-2017 13:28 via macrumors.com
  
  The security of the facial recognition feature on Samsung's new Galaxy S8 smartphone has come into question, after a video was shared online that appears to show one of the handsets being unlocked by waving a photo of the user's face in front of the camera.
  The YouTube video embedded below, recorded at the S8 launch event, shows the registered user of the device presenting a picture of himself to the phone's front-facing camera. After a couple of attempts, the phone recognizes the close-up selfi
  
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• The problem factory: Imagining the worst for the iPhone

  01-04-2017 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Much as April showers bring May flowers, April showers also apparently bring doom and gloom about this year’s iPhones which won’t be arriving for months. So, not so much flowers, more like fertilizer.Writing for the very fine folks and editors and sponsored content and videos you might like at Business Insider, Rob Price gets the help of Gene “Apple is totally making a television set you can believe that, mister” Munster to tell us how terrible the iPhone 8 or 10 or Pro o
  
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• The problem factory: Imaging the worst for the iPhone

  01-04-2017 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Much as April showers bring May flowers, April showers also apparently bring doom and gloom about this year’s iPhones which won’t be arriving for months. So, not so much flowers, more like fertilizer.Writing for the very fine folks and editors and sponsored content and videos you might like at Business Insider, Rob Price gets the help of Gene “Apple is totally making a television set you can believe that, mister” Munster to tell us how terrible the iPhone 8 or 10 or Pro o
  
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• The Week in Apple News and Rumors: iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS updates; and more

  01-04-2017 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple headlines for the week ending Mar. 31, 2017Image by AppleApple released a bunch of OS updates. If you’re waiting for them to install you can check out the Apple-related headlines in this week’s roundup. Just click on the link to get more information.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Top ThinkGeek April Fools' jokes: Can you find Barb? - CNET

  01-04-2017 09:01
  
  A Hot Pocket sleeping bag, a swim desk and a "Westworld" temporary tattoo lead ThinkGeek's annual parade of prank products for April Fools' Day.
  
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• ThinkGeek fakes out April Fools' Day 2017 - CNET

  01-04-2017 09:01
  
  Swim while you type and then relax in a tentacle wrap at home with ThinkGeek's annual lineup of goofy fake products (that might possibly become real).
  
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• Google's April Fools' prank is a pet project, fur real - CNET

  01-04-2017 09:01
  
  Now your cats and dogs can get their paws on the internet with Google's new "I'm Feeling Woof" and "I'm Feeling Meow."
  
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• Apple closes WWDC 2017 lottery, begins notifying winning developers

  01-04-2017 02:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After opening earlier this week, Apple’s ticket lottery for its 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference came to a close earlier today. Now that the lottery is closed, Apple has started notifying developers who won tickets and offered them the opportunity to purchase tickets…more…
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• ​Amazon seller wins $6.8M in suit over knockoff fitness gear - CNET

  01-04-2017 01:49
  
  As part of a broader crackdown on e-commerce counterfeiters, the maker of TRX fitness gear scores big in court.
  
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• Apple's WWDC 2017 Ticket Lottery Ends, Winners Begin Receiving Confirmation Emails

  01-04-2017 01:33 via macrumors.com
  
  The ticket lottery for Apple's 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference ended this morning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and it appears that developers who won tickets are now receiving confirmation emails.Apple has said all developers who won the ticket lottery can expect to see their credit cards charged with the $1,599 ticket fee by Monday, April 3 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, but some developers are already being charged.
  Apple has used a lottery system to dole out WWDC tickets in recent years becau
  
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• JBL: Speaker that caught fire in New Jersey home wasn't ours - CNET

  01-04-2017 01:25
  
  A tweet about a flaming speaker caught the attention of the media and created a small firestorm for JBL.
  
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• Friday 5: Creative apps for new iPad owners [Video]

  01-04-2017 01:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’ve heard from a number of people who recently purchased Apple’s just-released 2017 iPad. For most, if not all of these people, this was their first iPad, or their first new iPad in years.
  A lot has changed since the iPad debuted. Tablets are much more capable from a hardware perspective, but there have been big changes on the software end of the spectrum as well.
  The iPad has always been known as a content consumption device, but as you’ll see, it’s als
  
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• McLaren festoons 570GT with carbon feathers for April Fools' Day - Roadshow

  01-04-2017 01:02
  
  This one's for the birds.
  
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• Take flight with a McLaren 570GT covered in carbon feathers - Roadshow

  01-04-2017 01:01
  
  If this weren't an April Fools' Day joke, you could bet that at least one person would show interest in this.
  
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