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• Apple to dismantle iconic glass cube entrance to Fifth Avenue Store in Manhattan

  19-04-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will soon dismantle and remove the iconic glass cube entrance...
  
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• Apple's AirPods are still backordered 6 weeks - CNET

  19-04-2017 23:16
  
  If you're looking to get your hands on a pair of Apple's totally wireless earphones, there's still a wait.
  
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• 67% off Tribe Premium Water Resistant Cell Phone Armband - Deal Alert

  19-04-2017 23:03 via macworld.com
  
  Tribe's armband cell phone holder regularly lists for $29.99, but with this 67% discount you can buy it now for just $9.98. It averages 4.5 stars out of 5 from over 11,600 people on Amazon (read reviews).Tribe's band is designed for activity. It's water-resistant, ultra-light, and made of high quality neoprene so it can flex, twist and bend without stretching or losing its shape. It features a key holder, as well as a reflective strip for increased outdoor visibility. Your touchscreen remains fu
  
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• Qualcomm says Apple suppliers withholding ~$1 billion in royalty payments after lawsuit

  19-04-2017 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Qualcomm has released its quarterly earnings results and acknowledged the ongoing legal dispute with Apple in detail. Specifically, Qualcomm says Apple’s suppliers have “withheld ~$1 billion from their payments” over royalties for sales activity in the December quarter alone. Qualcomm has also provided a wide range of guidance for its next fiscal quarter because of the ongoing legal battle…more…
  
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• Amazon Lex, coming to just about anything near you - CNET

  19-04-2017 22:48
  
  Amazon tells developers its voice technology can now be added to any app, report says.
  
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• Apple might fail to pull off bold plan to integrate Touch ID into the display this year

  19-04-2017 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The woes that Apple is reportedly facing in trying to embed its Touch ID technology directly into the display...
  
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• Apple planning to replace iconic glass cube at its 5th Ave store (again)

  19-04-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s flagship retail store on 5th Avenue in New York City has been undergoing renovations since January, and now Apple appears to be planning to replace the iconic glass cube entrance at the site. A building permit discovered by BuildZoom has been granted for the “full removal” of the gigantic glass structure at the Apple Store’s entrance.more…
  
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• Facebook's moonshots: Making brains type and skin hear - CNET

  19-04-2017 22:05
  
  The social network finally unveils what its secretive Building 8 hardware lab has been working on for the past year. Communication might never be the same.
  
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• Nio offers few details for China-only ES8 electric SUV - Roadshow

  19-04-2017 22:03
  
  For something reportedly close to production, there's still a whole lot we don't know, which doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
  
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• iPhone chip demand to surpass 50 million units per quarter this year

  19-04-2017 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's chip suppliers will begin to stock solutions for the upcoming iPhone models...
  
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• Apple to Dismantle Iconic Glass Cube at Fifth Avenue Store

  19-04-2017 21:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple will soon dismantle and remove the iconic glass cube entrance at its Fifth Avenue Apple Store in Manhattan, New York, which is in the process of being renovated and expanded.On March 16, Apple filed a permit for the "full removal of the glass cubical structure at the Apple Store entrance," which, according to BuildZoom, was granted on April 17. The removal of the cube will cost Apple $2 million, and according to a second source, could commence on May 9.Apple is planning to expand its Fifth
  
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• Facebook will let you play songs from Spotify and Apple Music inside Messenger

  19-04-2017 21:57 via macworld.com
  
  Facebook Messenger is getting into the music-sharing game, thanks to Spotify and Apple Music.Facebook has announced that Spotify and Apple Music will both be integrated into Messenger, allowing users to share playable links to songs, albums, and playlists directly in-app. This integration is part of Facebook’s new Chat Extensions for its Messenger Platform, first unveiled at the F8 developer conference.According to Spotify, users will be able to search the catalog from the Messenger app, w
  
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• Facebook wants to bring AI to your phone with camera apps - CNET

  19-04-2017 21:55
  
  The social media giant says it's training computers to understand the world around us at a fundamental level -- using your phone's camera.
  
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• Facebook shows what our post-phone future will look like - CNET

  19-04-2017 21:49
  
  Day one of F8 was all about augmented reality and virtual reality. Day two went even further, showcasing tech that seemed straight out of a sci-fi novel.
  
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• Patriots player Rob Gronkowski crashes Sean Spicer briefing - CNET

  19-04-2017 21:45
  
  President Gronk? The tight end makes a pass into the White House briefing room, and Twitter's off and running for the end zone.
  
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• App Store Search Ads expand internationally with new campaign tools

  19-04-2017 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s App Store Search Ads have expanded to other countries today alongside some new improvements for campaigns. Search Ads are now available for campaigns in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Apple has also introduced a new role for developers to help with Search Ads campaign management.more…
  
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• iPhone 8 rumors: Apple might move Touch ID to the back of the device

  19-04-2017 21:41 via macworld.com
  
  We’d forgive the iPhone 7 for feeling a little under-appreciated, since it seems like all anyone can talk about these days is 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 iPh
  
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• Text Neck: Smartphone-related ergonomic injuries are on the rise

  19-04-2017 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spine surgeons are noticing an increase in patients with neck and upper back pain...
  
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• Bose is spying on us, lawsuit alleges - CNET

  19-04-2017 21:23
  
  The proposed class-action suit claims the audio company uses its wireless headphones and Bose Connect app to collect private data and sell it to third parties, report says.
  
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• In China, the Chevrolet Volt is a Buick - Roadshow

  19-04-2017 21:21
  
  It's called the Velite 5, which is... not the best name.
  
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• 'The Keepers' Netflix trailer digs into nun's unsolved murder - CNET

  19-04-2017 21:16
  
  Upcoming true-crime series may expose 50-year-old Baltimore secrets some would prefer remain hidden.
  
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• Apple's Upcoming 2017 iPhone - Design Schematics

  19-04-2017 21:14 via macrumors.com
  
  We're starting to see our first alleged design schematics featuring Apple's radically redesigned OLED iPhone that’s coming in 2017.Unfortunately, because Apple is testing so many prototypes, and the schematics are different, we don't know which one is representative of what we'll see in the fall.
  Make sure to check out our iPhone 8 roundup to see all of the different possibilities.
  
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• 19% off TaoTronics LED Dimmable Touch Control Desk Lamp with USB Charging - Deal Alert

  19-04-2017 21:09 via macworld.com
  
  This desk lamp from TaoTronics features a sleek and minimalistic design with no buttons to speak of, thanks to its creative touch sensitive panel, for control over 5 brightness settings and another 5 color temperature settings (25 light combinations). Also features a USB port equipped with the iSmart technology for safer and faster charging. The LED reflects the light sideways and produces a strain-free light beam that doesn’t harm your eyes. The light averages 4.8 out of 5 stars from
  
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• Withings appears to have nixed its promised HomeKit video cam over Nokia/Apple lawsuit

  19-04-2017 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Withings appears to have nixed its plans to release a HomeKit-compatible video camera, presumably over parent company Nokia’s legal dispute with Apple. Withings previously promised HomeKit support through its Home Plus camera.more…
  
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• iPhone chip suppliers are ramping up, report says - CNET

  19-04-2017 20:54
  
  Chipmakers will "step up their pace" for the second quarter, according to Taiwanese industry news site DigiTimes.
  
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• The Galaxy Note 8 could get the S8's most wanted camera feature - CNET

  19-04-2017 20:42
  
  A dual-camera setup is just one analyst prediction for Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.
  
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• Cartoon Network Implements Support for Apple's TV App, Single Sign-On and Universal Search

  19-04-2017 20:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Cartoon Network today announced that it has implemented support for several of Apple's recently introduced television features on the Apple TV and iOS devices, including the TV app, Single sign-on, and universal search.Through the TV app installed on Apple iOS devices in the United States, Cartoon Network content is now displayed alongside content from other apps that have added TV app support. Cartoon Network shows are now available in the "Up Next" and "Recommended" sections of the TV app.With
  
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• See the big peanut-shaped asteroid zooming by Earth Wednesday - CNET

  19-04-2017 20:36
  
  NASA gets a good look at a hefty asteroid passing by Earth, and it resembles a popular legume.
  
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• Will Apple CEO Tim Cook stand up to China over App Store censorship?

  19-04-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chinese authorities plan to question Apple about video streaming services available...
  
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• Watch GM's Cruise Automation navigate San Francisco at night - Roadshow

  19-04-2017 20:18
  
  There were reportedly zero events on the drive that required human intervention.
  
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• Wunder no more: Microsoft releases new task managing app called To-Do

  19-04-2017 20:17 via macworld.com
  
  It’s been almost two years since Microsoft bought the cross-platform task master Wunderlist, but you wouldn’t know it to look at it. Unlike Sunrise and Accompli, which were shuttered and combined into Outlook mobile, Wunderlist has mostly been left alone. But now Microsoft is finally ready to show off what it’s been working on.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Meet the new Wunderlist: Microsoft's To-Do task manager takes over

  19-04-2017 20:17 via macworld.com
  
  It’s been almost two years since Microsoft bought the cross-platform task master Wunderlist, but you wouldn’t know it to look at it. Unlike Sunrise and Accompli, which were shuttered and combined into Outlook mobile, Wunderlist has mostly been left alone. But now Microsoft is finally ready to show off what it’s been working on.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Apple Maps expands EV charging station data to Europe, adds bike rental hubs

  19-04-2017 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Maps started listing electric vehicle charge points as points-of-interest late last year, and now Apple is expanding that functionality to Europe. The new feature rollout will include listings for bike rental hubs in three cities around the world as well.more…
  
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• Apple’s Maps update for Europe includes focus on electric vehicles

  19-04-2017 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. is expanding the capabilities of its Maps app in Europe to help users...
  
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• Amazon's sweet deal nets you the TP-Link plug for just $18 - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:49
  
  From Home Deals: A nice discount on a smart plug that you can control with both Alexa and the Google Assistant.
  
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• Apple Celebrates Earth Day With New Apple Watch Activity Challenge

  19-04-2017 19:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Ahead of Earth Day, Apple is debuting a new Activity Challenge for Apple Watch owners, which will become available in the Activity app on the iPhone when Thursday, April 20 rolls around.Apple is challenging Apple Watch owners to complete a 30 minute outdoor exercise activity on Earth Day, which is Saturday, April 22. For finishing the challenge, Apple Watch owners will be rewarded with an exclusive Earth Day award and stickers that can be used in the Messages app.
  Get outside and celebrate Earth
  
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• Newfound exoplanet the latest hot place to look for aliens - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:42
  
  The list of planets worth checking for signs of life seems to grow with each passing month. Another super-Earth in our galactic neighborhood has just made it to the top of the chart.
  
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• Google's parent company wants 10K volunteers for health study - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:37
  
  Alphabet's life sciences research and engineering arm will collect data to develop a baseline reference for health.
  
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• Star Wars flyboys reunite in viral photo: Cool Han, Luke - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:36
  
  An image of Star Wars stars Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford throws fans on Twitter into hyperdrive.
  
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• Facebook's new VR cameras will get you bobbing and weaving - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:33
  
  The social networking giant's professional camera setup, Surround 360, has new tricks it says will make virtual reality feel much more... well, real.
  
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• Hulu’s upcoming live TV expected to launch next month

  19-04-2017 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hulu has teased out a lot of details about its new live TV service so far, but it hasn’t said exactly when the service will launch. Now a new report claims Hulu is preparing to launch the new streaming service in just a few weeks.more…
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 28 With Power and Performance Improvements

  19-04-2017 19:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced one year ago in March of 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.Safari Technology Preview release 28 includes fixes and improvements for CSS, JavaScript, Web API, Web Inspector, WebDriver, Accessibility, Media, Rendering, WebCrypto, Security, and AppleScript. Today's update also includes several
  
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• Matt Damon kicked off United flight (thanks, Jimmy Kimmel) - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:27
  
  Commentary: Social media's greatest cause -- despising United Airlines -- gets its latest airing thanks to a mock ad from Jimmy Kimmel.
  
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• Velodyne LiDAR enters the no-spin zone - Roadshow

  19-04-2017 19:22
  
  Empowering self-driving cars, LiDAR sensor maker Velodyne announced VelArray, a new LiDAR sensor using a fixed set of lasers rather than a spinning array.
  
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• Apple Updates Maps in Europe With EV Charge Stations and Bike Rental Hubs

  19-04-2017 19:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is expanding the available features in its Maps app in Europe according to a briefing that was held in London on Wednesday and shared by Bloomberg.
  Apple Maps for iOS devices and Macs now includes locations of electric vehicle charging stations in the UK, thanks to a partnership with Cirrantic Moovility. More than 3,000 EV charging stations are available in the Maps app in the UK.
  In the United States, electric vehicle charging stations have been listed in Maps since December of 2016, thro
  
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• Apple’s iOS seizes 56% of mobile gaming market

  19-04-2017 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’re an Android user and you’re wondering why developers just aren’t bringing games to your platform...
  
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• Crackle snaps up cop show 'The Oath' from 50 Cent - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:11
  
  The free streaming service green-lights the drama about secret police societies.
  
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• Facebook's internet-beaming drone is getting better - CNET

  19-04-2017 19:05
  
  The social networking giant's Wi-Fi drone, called Aquila, isn't just flying. It's also improving its wireless data speeds.
  
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• The Week in iOS Accessories and Cases: A new camera for Apple HomeKit

  19-04-2017 19:00 via macworld.com
  
  Captivating cameraImage by Rob Schultz/MacworldThis week’s roundup includes a new HomeKit-compatible camera that lets you see the whole room—even in the dark. Read on!D-LinkImage by AppleTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Netpicks: Everything coming and going on Netflix for May 2017 - CNET

  19-04-2017 18:57
  
  The second season of "Master of None" is a part of a big month for Netflix
  
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