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• Apple: Difficult choices or something

  25-04-2017 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  All indications point to the fact that Apple is trying to roll out one of the most innovative phones...
  
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• Verizon announces new $80/month prepaid unlimited data plan

  25-04-2017 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the unlimited data battle continues,Verizon today announced that it is bringing unlimited data to prepaid customers. The carrier announced that prepaid customers can now get unlimited data, text, and talk for $80 per month…more…
  
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• Sprint offers free fifth line on its unlimited family plan - CNET

  25-04-2017 23:31
  
  Families of five can get unlimited voice and data for $120 a month before taxes and fees.
  
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• iPhone 8 may be fast, but those benchmark results are fake

  25-04-2017 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There’s a new image making the rounds online purporting to be the Geekbench results of the upcoming iPhone 8. The image shows off the iPhone 8’s supposed speed bump in both single-core and multi-core scores. The single-core speeds show a jump of nearly 30%, and the multi-core by nearly 50%.
  While these lightning speeds are enough to make any soon-to-be-upgrader happy, they’re unfortunately fake.more…
  
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• Which OLED TV should you buy right now? - CNET

  25-04-2017 23:27
  
  I compared the cheapest 2016 and 2017 OLED TVs directly. Both are awesome, but only one is overpriced.
  
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• Verizon Launches New Prepaid Unlimited Data Plan

  25-04-2017 23:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Verizon today announced the launch of a new unlimited data plan for its prepaid customers, which offers unlimited data, talk, and text across the United States for $80.The plan includes unlimited text messages to more than 200 countries, along with unlimited talk in Mexico and Canada. Video streaming, is, however, limited to 480p, and no tethering is included. Verizon also says it "may prioritize your data behind other customers during times/places of network congestion."
  "In just months, Verizo
  
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• April's giraffe cam is back, but it's Tuesdays only - CNET

  25-04-2017 23:11
  
  If you're a fan of the popular livestream, mark your calendars for a few hours each week of watching April, Oliver and their still-unnamed son.
  
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• Discounted CleanMyMac 3 with Gemini 2 Space Saving Bundle - Deal Alert

  25-04-2017 23:06 via macworld.com
  
  CleanMyMac 3 with Gemini 2 in tow is like a professional cleaning team for your Mac. The all-new CleanMyMac 3 will clean, optimize, and maintain your Mac. It scans every inch of your system, removes gigabytes of junk in just two clicks, and monitors the health of your Mac. Gemini 2 finds duplicate files and wipes them away. It's smart, laser accurate, and recovers tons of space on your Mac. Right now, when purchased together, the bundle will be discounted 10%. See this deal now on MacPaw (s
  
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• Apple supplier AMS shares surge on strong start to 2017

  25-04-2017 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  AMS shares jumped as much as 20 percent a day after the Austrian chip maker reported...
  
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• Report: Apple poached augmented reality expert from NASA to work on glasses

  25-04-2017 22:46 via macworld.com
  
  All signs are pointing to Apple’s work on an augmented reality device of some sort, and now Apple has a new addition working on that effort: NASA’s Jeff Norris.According to Bloomberg, Apple hired Norris away from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, where he founded the Mission Operations Innovation Office, to work on its augmented reality products earlier this year.Jeff Norris Jeff Norris testing Microsoft's HoloLens in microgravity environments.To read this article in full or to leave
  
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• The inventor of Siri says Artificial Intelligence will be used to enhance human memory

  25-04-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tom Gruber, one of the inventors of the artificial intelligence voice interface Siri...
  
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• Your face might not be secure enough to buy things... for years - CNET

  25-04-2017 22:14
  
  Don't expect the Galaxy S8's new face unlock tool to sign off on mobile payments anytime soon. A new report says it could take years to secure.
  
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• Indiana Jones sequel gets pushed back to 2020 - CNET

  25-04-2017 22:10
  
  Fans of the whip-wielding archaeologist will be waiting one more year for the fifth film in the series.
  
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• 'Frozen 2', 'The Lion King' and 'Wreck-It Ralph' sequel get release dates - CNET

  25-04-2017 22:04
  
  Disney has given fans of their animated films an avalanche of release date news Tuesday.
  
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• Apple updates iWork’s Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for macOS and iOS

  25-04-2017 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released updates across their iWork suite for both macOS and iOS...
  
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• See Mass Effect cosplayers pose and point Pulse rifles - CNET

  25-04-2017 21:49
  
  Mark Meer (the voice of Commander Shepard) and Rana McAnear (the model for Samara) guest star in this impressive Mass Effect cosplay video.
  
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• Thank the maker! 'Star Wars: Episode IX' to drop early - CNET

  25-04-2017 21:42
  
  The final installment in the sequel trilogy originally envisioned by George Lucas will reportedly make its way into theaters a little earlier than you might have guessed.
  
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• Ron Howard on Einstein: 'a paratrooper in war against darkness' - CNET

  25-04-2017 21:31
  
  The director and producer of National Geographic's new drama "Genius" explains how Einstein's life resonates with today's troubled times.
  
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• Apple AI Expert Says Computers Should Augment Human Failings

  25-04-2017 21:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple product designer and Siri co-founder Tom Gruber gave a TED Talk today, where he covered his vision of the future of computers and artificial intelligence. Both Axios and Business Insider shared details on his talk.
  According to Gruber, computers should be used to augment human failings, like memory. He believes computers should log every aspect of our lives, allowing us to remember every person we've met and every aspect about them, like favorite sports, family members, and name pronunciat
  
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• Nobody understands these $425 fake-mud jeans - CNET

  25-04-2017 21:20
  
  Nordstrom's bizarre fashion sense strikes again with a head-scratching pair of mud-coated blue jeans.
  
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• 24 spooky shots from one awesome Instagram account - CNET

  25-04-2017 21:17
  
  I found an Instagram account that's totally dedicated to collecting photos of creepy abandoned places. What's not to like?
  
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• 'Guardians' star Saldana may have exposed 'Avengers 4' title - CNET

  25-04-2017 21:01
  
  If Zoe Saldana's hint is any indication, the follow-up to "Avengers: Infinity War" might use another comic book title from Marvel's history.
  
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• Meet your internet troll IRL on new MTV reality series - CNET

  25-04-2017 21:00
  
  MTV is looking for trolls and their victims to meet face-to-face in what should prove to be a drama-driven series called "Beyond the Keyboard." But what's its real purpose?
  
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• Apple AI expert says computing should augment human failing at TED Talk

  25-04-2017 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tom Gruber, AI expert at Apple, delivered a talk at TED 2017 today to share his thoughts on the future power of computing. According to Axios, Tom Gruber declared that computing should be “used to augment human failings, such as memory.”more…
  
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• AT&T offers super-fast 4G speeds... if you have a Galaxy S8 - CNET

  25-04-2017 20:29
  
  While AT&T is calling it a "5G Evolution," it's still considered 4G. And you'll have to try pretty hard to get access to it.
  
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• Watch Aston Martin spank $83 million worth of historic cars - Roadshow

  25-04-2017 20:19
  
  Why? More like, why the hell not?
  
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• Vizio M and P series TVs get real big-screen menus - CNET

  25-04-2017 20:04
  
  The 2017 versions of Vizio's mid-priced M and P series TVs address one of our chief concerns with their excellent predecessors: lack of a TV-based interface.
  
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• Today at Apple sessions aim to make Apple stores the modern-day town square

  25-04-2017 20:04 via macworld.com
  
  Move over, Starbucks. Apple wants to be the gathering spot for younger generations.This week, Apple announced a series of educational sessions in all 495 Apple store locations around the U.S., starting in May. Titled “Today at Apple,” the hands-on sessions will bring together artists, photographers, and musicians at the top of their game to give customers tips on how to best use their Apple gear and software.“‘Today at Apple’ is one of the ways we’re evolving
  
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• Sick of your plain white AirPods? Skin 'em, dude - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:51
  
  Several startups are selling stick-on skins for the AirPods that give them a little different look.
  
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• 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' mixtape movie review - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:48
  
  Putting the bangers in the big bang, these are the classic pop tunes that sum up Marvel's space-faring sequel.
  
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• Hey, how'd that Star Wars star get in my Star Wars photo? - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:40
  
  John Boyega, who plays Finn, snuck into the background of fan photos, giving them a priceless souvenir.
  
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• Waymo to offer public trials for its self-driving minivans - Roadshow

  25-04-2017 19:39
  
  If you're in the Phoenix area, you can sign up to use Waymo's vans for whatever you need.
  
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• 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' music player is getting built into Doritos bags - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:36
  
  Seriously.
  
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• Apple updates iWork for iOS & macOS, iPad keyboard improvements for Numbers included

  25-04-2017 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple released bug fix updates to apps in its iWork suite for both iOS and macOS. The new versions include new iPad keyboard improvements for Numbers on iOS.more…
  
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• AT&T pays Mark Wahlberg to be our man of the people - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:30
  
  Commentary: In a new ad campaign, AT&T gets Mark Wahlberg to demand new Terms and Conditions on behalf of the American people.
  
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• See a DIY Star-Lord jetpack from 'Guardians' in action - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:26
  
  YouTuber the Hacksmith tests a homemade "Guardians of the Galaxy" jetpack in his latest viral video, and hurts himself while doing it. Ouch.
  
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• Former Lyft driver sues Uber over 'Hell' tracking program - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:15
  
  The driver is seeking $5 million in damages stemming from Uber's secretive effort, claiming invasion of privacy.
  
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• Apple offering free classes at all 495 of its stores - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:07
  
  The new "Today at Apple" courses offer lessons on photography, music, art, coding and design.
  
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• Is Google Home good at voice recognition? - CNET

  25-04-2017 19:02
  
  We put the always-listening speaker's multiuser functionality to the test.
  
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• Uber partners with Dallas and Dubai to usher in flying cars - CNET

  25-04-2017 18:59
  
  Reeling in scandals and facing a lawsuit from Google, the ride-hailing company puts a focus on what it calls vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL.
  
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• Ford Mustang is now the best-selling sports car on Earth - Roadshow

  25-04-2017 18:54
  
  The results have yet to come in from Mars, though.
  
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• Can you find the snake hiding in these dried leaves? - CNET

  25-04-2017 18:51
  
  A venomous snake shows off its perfect camouflage in a tricky image that requires some visual sleuthing.
  
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• The future of self-driving cars is here ... in Phoenix (The 3:59, Ep. 216) - CNET

  25-04-2017 18:47
  
  Waymo is opening up its pilot in Arizona. Plus, flying cars and Spotify hardware.
  
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