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• Here’s what the Hackintosh community wants in the new modular Mac Pro

  14-04-2017 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Hackintosh community is probably best described as a group that doesn’t love Apple’s hardware options for pros but would prefer not to give up macOS for Windows or another alternative.
  They put together their own custom PC builds, and work together to come up with the necessary hacks to get macOS and the software they need running on the machines. Who better to ask what Apple should include in its upcoming modular Mac Pro than the pros that it has pushed away?
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• 'It's time to go': Peter Capaldi on leaving 'Doctor Who' - CNET

  14-04-2017 23:43
  
  Peter Capaldi, Steven Moffat and the Doctor's new companion Pearl Mackie dish about season 10, Star Trek and a different regeneration.
  
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• 50% off Foval 150PSI Car Digital Tire Pressure Air Gauge - Deal Alert

  14-04-2017 23:05 via macworld.com
  
  This tire pressure guage from Fovsal features a lighted nozzle and display screen for ultimate visibility in low light, and doubles as a vehicle emergency tool with LED flashlight, car window breaker, seat belt cutter, and red safety light.  It averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, where its typical list price of $20 has been reduced 50% to just $9.98. See it now on Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Everything we spotted in that 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer - CNET

  14-04-2017 22:59
  
  Let's theorize and hypothesize and spend all day speculating what the heck is going on here. (We have eight months to kill. What's stopping you?)
  
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• 'How many RTs' is a viral monster and nuggets are to blame - CNET

  14-04-2017 22:35
  
  Social Cues: A viral tweet asking for free Wendy's nuggets is starting a new trend on social media.
  
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• Your Galaxy S8 might be getting a coat of armor - CNET

  14-04-2017 22:33
  
  An AT&T phone code-named Cruiser is reportedly an upcoming Active variant of Samsung's Galaxy S8.
  
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• Volvo's first EV will probably be built in China - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 22:09
  
  As will the 2018 S90 sedan, after being moved from its current production facility in Sweden.
  
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• Bill Gates thought Windows Solitaire was too hard to win - CNET

  14-04-2017 22:09
  
  Wes Cherry was a bored intern at Microsoft when he wrote Windows Solitaire, he tells the Great Big Story video network.
  
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• Apple received a permit to test self-driving cars in California

  14-04-2017 21:50 via macworld.com
  
  It seems like Apple has not yet hit the brakes on its self-driving car.As of Friday, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles now lists Apple as one of the companies with a permit to legally test self-driving cars in the state. This means that Apple’s self-driving initiative, codenamed Project Titan, is back on track.California requires all companies with autonomous vehicles to register before hitting the road. Other tech companies like Google and Uber, alongside car manufactur
  
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• Here's the first look at Carrie Fisher in 'The Last Jedi' - CNET

  14-04-2017 21:27
  
  At Star Wars Celebration Orlando, director Rian Johnson speaks about working on the script with Fisher and gives fans a peek at the set.
  
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• GM investing $14M in, adding 1,100 jobs at Cruise Automation - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 21:14
  
  It's also getting a sweet tax break in the process.
  
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• Hydraulic press crushes a Furby into your nightmares - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:43
  
  The classic electronic Furby toy tangles with a hydraulic press to create a new vision of horror.
  
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• Facebook knocks down massive spammer network - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:40
  
  The social network says it had been "combating" the operation for six months.
  
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• The 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer has arrived - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:39
  
  The internet waited patiently for a 2-minute teaser for a film that doesn't even come out for eight months. And, honestly, IT WAS WORTH IT.
  
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• 'Last Jedi' trailer sparks Force of funny Twitter reactions - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:38
  
  Once fans stopped freaking out, they had some jokes to make, and many involved Jar Jar.
  
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• Uber may face $1.13M in fines over drunk-driving complaints - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:33
  
  California regulators say the ride-hailing firm didn't promptly suspend or investigate Uber drivers suspected of working under the influence.
  
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• The Week in iOS Apps: Is The Best Photo App the best photo app?

  14-04-2017 20:30 via macworld.com
  
  A bold name, and a bold claimImage by Rob Schultz/MacworldThis week’s roundup includes a photo app with the most audacious app name ever. Plus: Scooby Doo, where are you?The Best Photo AppImage by Best Photo AppTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Alphabet's newest smartwatch is not what you'd expect - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:09
  
  The Study Watch is a new tool for investigative medicine.
  
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• Why would Nintendo get rid of the NES Classic? - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:52
  
  The NES Classic going away doesn't make any sense, no matter what theory is applied.
  
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• Lucid shows 217 mph electric car at New York Auto Show - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:49
  
  The Dodge Demon may have dominated the New York Auto Show, but new electric car maker Lucid looks set to give it future competition, announcing that its Alpha Speed Car was tested at 217 mph.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Anker’s PowerCore 2200 battery case for iPhone 7 [Giveaway]

  14-04-2017 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Anker and its newest iPhone 7 battery case. 
  The company has its new PowerCore Case 2200 for iPhone 7 (pictured above), which includes a 2200mAh battery in a super sleek design to give away to 9to5Mac readers this week. more…
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• Apple receives autonomous-car testing permit in California - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:43
  
  Oh, great -- more fuel for the "Apple Car" fire.
  
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• Nintendo sells almost a million Switch consoles in first month - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:34
  
  More than 900,000 Switch units have sold so far in North America, making it Nintendo's fastest-ever selling console.
  
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• Hands on with the best AirPods accessories

  14-04-2017 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that AirPods have been on the market for a few months (although they’re amazingly still six weeks out on Apple’s website for new orders), there are a lot of accessories to choose from. Let’s take a look at some of the best products to enhance, protect, and prevent the loss of your AirPods.more…
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• New Audi R8 LMS GT4 race car is one serious looker - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:27
  
  Then again, I'm a sucker for a good set of canards.
  
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• Audi R8 LMS GT4 will race its way into your heart - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:27
  
  You'll probably never get to drive one, but you can always dream.
  
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• Goodbye, NES Classic: Nintendo stopping shipments this month - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:16
  
  Forget about your hopes of getting an NES Classic at a regular price this year.
  
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• Watch the 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer unveiling and behind-the-scenes chat - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:15
  
  Watch stars Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega and director Rian Johnson talk about the making of the latest installment in the sci-fi epic saga.
  
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• Google’s Family Link app now lets you monitor your kid’s Android device from an iPhone

  14-04-2017 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After launching last month for Android users, Google’s new Family Link app today arrives on iOS. The app is aimed at parents, allowing them to monitor things like screen time and apps downloaded from Google Play, as well as setting restrictions for Android devices their kids are using (via TechCrunch).more…
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• See a razor-equipped drone play real-life Fruit Ninja - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:02
  
  A drone with a razor blade attached slices up bananas, apples, cucumbers, kiwis and tomatoes at 70 mph in this crazy video.
  
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• Haven't spent enough on Candy Crush? Buy this $650 backpack - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:02
  
  Want to declare your love for the 5-year-old puzzle game to the world? Now you can buy swimwear or a phone case.
  
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• Saturn's adorable UFO-shaped moon, Atlas, gets a close-up - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:00
  
  Can a moon be cute? If you're a tiny Saturn moon that resembles a flying saucer, the answer is "Yes!"
  
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• Apple Receives Permit From California DMV to Test Self-Driving Cars [Updated]

  14-04-2017 18:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has been granted a permit that enables it to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in the state of California, according to the California DMV website (via Business Insider).Apple was added to the list of permit holders that are allowed to participate in the Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program in California on Friday, joining companies like Google, Tesla, BMW, Honda, Ford, Nissan, and more.
  Obtaining a permit for autonomous vehicle testing requires multiple steps, including outlining deta
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Withings Activité Smartwatch $83, LG 49-inch UHDTV $579, Elago Apple Watch Stand $10, more

  14-04-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Report: Apple officially testing self-driving cars in California

  14-04-2017 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s car project has gone quiet over the last few months after frequent reports detailed the company’s efforts to develop an electric vehicle. Now there’s a new development via Business Insider: Apple has registered with the state of California to test self-driving vehicles.more…
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• How to print to PDF on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

  14-04-2017 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Print to PDF is an easy way to preserve the information and layout of what you are currently viewing, saving a 1:1 digital copy of the documents and websites you use everyday. You don’t actually print anything, but the idea is that an exact replica of what would have appeared on paper, if you had sent a job to a real printer, is instead stored as a PDF file.
  A big advantage of Print to PDF, or Save to PDF as it is often known, is that it is available in a lot of apps by def
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 115 | Leaked iPhone 8 schematics, potential Touch ID changes, and more

  14-04-2017 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week Benjamin and Zac put the latest iPhone 8 leaks and rumors in context including an alleged leaked schematic, Touch ID potentially moving to the back, more thoughts on Clips after one week, Apple’s new Podcasts directory name, and Apple’s internal Apple Watch challenge. 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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• Mercedes to reveal next-gen S-Class, new A-Class concept in Shanghai - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 17:37
  
  New York isn't the only auto show taking place this month.
  
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• Peeps combust in Easter-inspired experiment - CNET

  14-04-2017 17:32
  
  Watch molten potassium chlorate create an intense chemical reaction when marshmallowy Peeps chicks, bunnies and eggs, just in time for Easter.
  
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• Siri Voice Actress Susan Bennett Reveals More Details About the Origins of Apple's Virtual Assistant

  14-04-2017 16:57 via macrumors.com
  
  It's been over three years since voice actress Susan Bennett came forward and revealed that she was the original female voice of Siri on iOS, which first debuted on the iPhone 4s in 2011. In a recent interview with Typeform, Bennett delved even deeper into her history with Apple and the early days of its virtual assistant.In the interview, which is dotted with audio playback of Bennett's voice so readers can compare her normal voice to that of Siri, the voice actress remembers recording a new pr
  
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• 3 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' classics you can't miss - CNET

  14-04-2017 16:56
  
  The new shows have arrived. But if watching season 11 sends you back to the vault of oldies, here's where to start.
  
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• Tesla hopes to unveil semi truck this year, pickup by 2019 - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 16:49
  
  You'd think Elon Musk would be focused on the Model 3, but he's always thinking several years ahead.
  
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• Is Apple looking to buy Toshiba's memory business? - CNET

  14-04-2017 16:47
  
  Apple is said to be considering a bid for Toshiba's semiconductor unit after the Japanese manufacturer posted massive losses
  
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• 24% off NETGEAR CM700 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem 1.4Gbps Certified for XFINITY, Time Warner, Charter, and More - Deal Alert

  14-04-2017 16:18 via macworld.com
  
  The NETGEAR CM700 High Speed Cable Modem is certified to work with most major cable providers, and may save you $100 or more annually by eliminating modem rental fees you may currently be paying. It provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet with speeds up to 1.4 Gbps. It is CableLabs certified DOCSIS 3.0 that is 32X faster than 2.0 devices. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides faster access and downloads. Its typical list price of $129.99 has been reduced to $99. See this deal now on Amazon
  
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