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• ‘Saturday Night Live’ inks deal with Apple to create real TV commercials

  07-04-2017 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has struck a deal with NBC to have Saturday Night Live create commercial content slated to appear...
  
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• Tim Cook: Without more women, US will lose tech lead - CNET

  07-04-2017 23:09
  
  Commentary: In an interview, Apple's CEO insists that innovation will die without more women entering STEM fields.
  
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• Jay-Z quietly removes catalog from Apple Music and Spotify as Tidal continues fight for exclusives

  07-04-2017 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Both Spotify and Apple Music users today have noticed that albums from hip-hop artist Jay-Z, who happens to be owner of competing music streaming service Tidal, have been removed from the services.
  It appears that most of the artist’s original albums have been removed while some content where he is a featured artist or collaborator, and perhaps not the sole owner of the content, remains available for streaming. Tidal representatives have not officially announced the move, but Spotify&rsquo
  
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• Apple’s vaporous next-gen ‘Mac Pro’ may not arrive until early 2019

  07-04-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Here are some interesting tidbits and nuggets I've picked up regarding the new Mac Pro...
  
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• GameStop confirms possible breach of customer credit card info - CNET

  07-04-2017 22:59
  
  The game retailer says it's working to address the issue.
  
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• FAA bans drones over 133 military facilities - CNET

  07-04-2017 22:52
  
  The ban takes effect April 14.
  
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• Should Apple bring the iPad Pro’s Smart Connector to the iPhone 8? [Poll]

  07-04-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s Smart Connector is currently only featured on the iPad Pro line, but one rumor today claimed it could be headed for the iPhone 8 this fall for wireless charging and VR features.more…
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• Uber to Waymo: We aren't using your self-driving car tech - CNET

  07-04-2017 22:16
  
  The legal battle heats up as Uber calls Waymo's claims "demonstrably wrong" and a "misfire."
  
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• Tidal Owner Jay Z Has Removed All of His Albums From Apple Music [Updated]

  07-04-2017 22:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Shawn Carter, known professionally as rapper Jay Z, appears to have removed his entire solo album collection from Apple Music overnight. Now, when searching for "Jay Z" on Apple Music, only songs in which he collaborated with other artists are available to stream on the service in the United States and elsewhere.
  Jay Z has removed select albums from Apple Music in the past, including Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint series, but this is the first time he has pulled his entire catalog of albums
  
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• This AirPods accessory is strangely awesome - CNET

  07-04-2017 22:10
  
  Yeah, the AirPods come with their own charging case. But this new Catalyst AirPods case makes a good case for adding a case to that case.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook: ‘U.S. will lose its leadership in technology’ unless more women are hired

  07-04-2017 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook says that society, including the tech community, is not moving fast enough on issues like equal rights and diversity...
  
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• New 'Game of Thrones' looks revealed in HBO video - CNET

  07-04-2017 22:04
  
  Face it, fans, we'll take what we can get at this point -- it's a long way till July. Good to see the old gang again.
  
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• Facebook Instant Articles will soon show pleas from publishers - CNET

  07-04-2017 22:01
  
  Those email-sign-up, follow-us and install-our-app appeals so common on the web are coming to the social network's fast-loading articles.
  
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• Feds drop order to unmask anti-Trump Twitter account - CNET

  07-04-2017 21:46
  
  Twitter drops its lawsuit after the US government walks back a summons seeking the identity of people behind a Twitter account critical of the president.
  
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• The 404 Show 1697: Project Scorpio, Mac Pro, WTF Pepsi? (podcast) - CNET

  07-04-2017 21:34
  
  It's been a while since we've sat down with Scott Stein. Today we discuss Project Scorpio's specs, the Mac Pro and attempt to wrap our heads around Pepsi's awful ad.
  
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• 36% off Litom Solar Outdoor Motion Sensor Security Lights, 2 Pack - Deal Alert

  07-04-2017 21:32 via macworld.com
  
  This Amazon #1 best selling solar security light is super bright and easy to install wherever you need it. It features 3 modes: (1) Always on, (2) Dim until motion is detected, and (3) Off until motion is detected. It's designed with a large sensor that will detect motion over a larger distance, and 20 LED lights that the company claims are larger and more powerful than the competition offers. Being weatherproof, this is a light you can mount anywhere you need it outdoors. The Liton outdoor moti
  
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• 20% off Litom Solar Outdoor Motion Sensor Security Lights, 2 Pack - Deal Alert

  07-04-2017 21:32 via macworld.com
  
  This Amazon #1 best selling solar security light is super bright and easy to install wherever you need it. It features 3 modes: (1) Always on, (2) Dim until motion is detected, and (3) Off until motion is detected. It's designed with a large sensor that will detect motion over a larger distance, and 20 LED lights that the company claims are larger and more powerful than the competition offers. Being weatherproof, this is a light you can mount anywhere you need it outdoors. The Liton outdoor moti
  
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• FAA institutes airspace restriction banning drones over military facilities - CNET

  07-04-2017 21:31
  
  The ban takes a effect April 14.
  
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• Why type? Dictate to your Mac

  07-04-2017 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  You can use your voice to enter text with macOS Sierra with its Dictation feature...
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a $600 Accessory Package from Pad & Quill

  07-04-2017 21:00 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, Pad & Quill is generously offering a package of accessories with a total retail value of over $600 for one lucky winner.
  This prize package includes the company's Large Briefcase that can accommodate up to a 15-inch laptop and features full-grain American cowhide leather, parachute-grade nylon stitching, and a 25-year warranty. The Large Briefcase retails for $365 and is available in several color combinations.
  Also included is Pad & Quill's book-style Cartella
  
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• Gatsby dating app lets someone steal your heart, not your car - CNET

  07-04-2017 21:00
  
  So it comes to this. A new Tinder competitor runs criminal background checks on your dates.
  
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• For Infiniti SUV concept, luxury is on the outside - Roadshow

  07-04-2017 20:35
  
  Infiniti gives us a first look at its QX80 Monograph concept before it unveiling next Tuesday.
  
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• Staples offers 10 percent discount on new 9.7-inch iPad - CNET

  07-04-2017 20:34
  
  The discount applies to all versions of the new tablet.
  
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• How to use the Opera browser’s free, built-in VPN on your Mac

  07-04-2017 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following the March 28 U.S. Congress vote to repeal restrictions preventing Internet Service Providers...
  
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• Otonomo raises $25M to pair data with developers that need it - Roadshow

  07-04-2017 20:17
  
  Think of it like a marketplace for the future of connected-car development.
  
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• Playing Street Fighter with your face -- and kicking butt - CNET

  07-04-2017 20:14
  
  Disabled players are employing innovative hardware and software hacks to get in the game.
  
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• Rumor: iPhone 8 could feature Smart Connector for ‘wireless’ charging, VR/AR accessories

  07-04-2017 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An unverified rumor from Israeli blog The Verifier claims the next iPhone will feature Apple’s special Smart Connector for inductive ‘wireless’ charging and VR/AR accessories. Apple currently only uses the Smart Connector on the iPad Pro line…more…
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• A 32GB Wi-Fi iPad is $299 today

  07-04-2017 20:05 via macworld.com
  
  The iPad is not the big deal it once was, but it’s still a great option for a travel device or web surfing from the couch—especially when a laptop would be overkill. Today, Staples is selling the latest 32GB Wi-Fi only iPad for $299, $30 off the new (and lower) standard price. This offer is valid for online purchases and expires on Saturday, April 8, or when supplies run out. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Burkley Luxury Leather Set w/ iPhone 7 Snap On Case, Slim Card Holder & Keychain [Giveaway]

  07-04-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Burkley Case, makers of handmade premium genuine leather iPhone & iPad accessories. 
  The company has its Burkley Luxury Leather Set (pictured above) that includes its iPhone 7 Snap On Case, Slim Card Holder & Keychain to give away to 9to5Mac readers this week. more…
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• The Audi RS3 is actually a performance bargain - Roadshow

  07-04-2017 20:00
  
  It offers the same output as the TT RS, but it costs $10,000 less.
  
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• Apple might be going ‘Pro’ with next-gen iMac

  07-04-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today, Apple's iMacs can be configured with Intel's Core i5 chips, the middle-of-the-pack within Intel's Core processor...
  
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• Apple Teaming Up With 'Saturday Night Live' for Upcoming Ad Spot

  07-04-2017 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has inked a deal with NBC that will see Saturday Night Live creating humorous commercial content that will air during commercial breaks on the show, reports Variety.The Saturday Night Live spot will promote Apple products, but it's not yet clear what kind of content the show will create for Apple. Saturday Night Live is also working with Verizon and plans to create a spot for the carrier, which will be written by "Weekend Update" anchor Colin Jost and will star Kenan Thompson. Apple's ad "
  
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• Will Smith stars in fan-made 'The Matrix' trailer - CNET

  07-04-2017 19:32
  
  Move over, Keanu Reeves. A reimagined trailer for "The Matrix" shows what the film would have looked like had Will Smith accepted the role of Neo.
  
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• Hackers use college student loans tool to steal $30 million - CNET

  07-04-2017 19:17
  
  Up to 100,000 people are exposed to identity theft after thieves exploited an IRS tool meant to help students apply for college loans.
  
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• NVIDIA to release Pascal drivers for macOS

  07-04-2017 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Buried in their announcement of the NVIDIA Titan Xp, NVIDIA has also made a rather surprising revelation...
  
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• Power for a price: Mercedes-AMG GT R starts at $157K - Roadshow

  07-04-2017 19:00
  
  It's the same price as the GT C Roadster, and $12,000 more than the GT C Coupe.
  
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• Report: Apple’s high-end iPhone 8 could be delayed due to OLED and 3D sensing tech

  07-04-2017 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following a report earlier this week claiming that the launch of Apple’s next-generation iPhone may be pushed to October or November, another report today adds more weight to a possible delay for the device versus the usual early to mid September launch dates of previous generations.
  The report from Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White (via CNBC), claims that Apple’s expected high-end 5.8-inch model in the new iPhone 8 could be delayed beyond September due to difficulties related to
  
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• Walt Mossberg is retiring in June

  07-04-2017 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  It was a June day when I began my career as a national journalist....
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 2017 iPad from $299, JBL Flip 3 Bluetooth Speaker $64, GoPro HERO5 Black (refurb) $235, more

  07-04-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Weekend Streaming: A new Louis C.K. special just added online - CNET

  07-04-2017 18:28
  
  A brand-new special from the award-winning comedian arrives on Netflix.
  
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• Monster spider haunts abandoned Mexican mines - CNET

  07-04-2017 18:22
  
  If you think regular spiders are scary, just wait until you learn about a newly discovered genus lurking in the dark corners of Baja California.
  
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• How to make pod coffee cheaper - CNET

  07-04-2017 18:17
  
  From Home Deals: Love the convenience of pod coffee makers, but hate the cost of the pods? Here's acheaper way to get your morning buzz.
  
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• Bob Ross painting trees via AI is like a drug-fueled nightmare - CNET

  07-04-2017 18:05
  
  Watch at your own risk as an episode of "The Joy of Painting" turns into a bizarre, kaleidoscopic acid trip.
  
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• Hyundai, Kia recall over 1M vehicles for engine gremlins - Roadshow

  07-04-2017 18:00
  
  A manufacturing error is to blame for engines that might seize up.
  
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• Laggard, trailing Apple needs to catch up HP’s workstation designs

  07-04-2017 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  I owned an aluminum Mac Pro for years and loved it until newer systems surpassed its performance...
  
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• Adidas kicks off sneakers with 3D-printed soles - CNET

  07-04-2017 17:37
  
  The German sportswear company partners with start-up Carbon to streamline your stride.
  
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• Hefty asteroid to zoom by Earth on April 19 - CNET

  07-04-2017 17:34
  
  Break out the telescopes. An impressively large asteroid will cozy past Earth this month, giving astronomers a good view of the enigmatic space rock.
  
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• Getting started with Apple’s Clips app [Video]

  07-04-2017 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that Apple’s Clips app is officially available on the App Store, the next thing is figuring out is how to use it, at least that’s what a lot of the early reviews are saying. Follow along for a hands on look at getting started with Clips.more…
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• Ask.com server-log leak reveals your searches - CNET

  07-04-2017 17:01
  
  Be careful what you search for?
  
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• New iMacs for pro users are coming this year (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 79) - CNET

  07-04-2017 17:00
  
  Apple's completely redoing the Mac Pro, but it's coming in 2018. Is that too late? New iMacs are up next, and Apple's Clip app is here.
  
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