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• Aliens will take us out in three seconds, says Ridley Scott - CNET

  28-04-2017 23:57
  
  Commentary: The famous director insists that beings out there are a lot smarter than we are.
  
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• Obama reportedly digs at Trump and his Twitter account - CNET

  28-04-2017 23:46
  
  Commentary: In an interview in Manhattan, the president muses that he had his own way of dealing with things, according to the New York Post.
  
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• Elon Musk teases electric Tesla semi truck at TED talk - Roadshow

  28-04-2017 23:45
  
  Musk said previously that its debut is set for September.
  
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• Time travel is 'possible' -- mathematically anyway - CNET

  28-04-2017 23:42
  
  A researcher crunches the numbers on time travel using his own TARDIS. Also, a weird new material could be the real-world version of a flux capacitor.
  
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• Microsoft’s hardware business takes a hit as Surface sales sag and Windows Phones fade

  28-04-2017 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Microsoft suffered lower-than-expected sales of Surface Pro products...
  
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• 11 deleted tweets from President Trump's first 100 days - CNET

  28-04-2017 23:16
  
  The president has tweeted more than 500 times since taking office. Here are the 11 he took back.
  
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• Elon Musk's boring tunnels don't look boring at all - CNET

  28-04-2017 22:57
  
  The tech visionary's Boring Company, which aims to build tunnels beneath LA, has released a video of what they could look like.
  
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• Stealthy Mac malware spies on encrypted browser traffic

  28-04-2017 22:33 via macworld.com
  
  A new malware program that targets macOS users is capable of spying on encrypted browser traffic to steal sensitive information.The new program, dubbed OSX/Dok by researchers from Check Point Software Technologies, was distributed via email phishing campaigns to users in Europe.One of the rogue emails was crafted to look as if it was sent by a Swiss government agency warning recipients about apparent errors in their tax returns. The malware was attached to the email as a file called Dokument.zip
  
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• Miami sextortion case asks if a suspect can be forced to hand over Apple iPhone password

  28-04-2017 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Next week, a local judge in Miami-Dade County, Florida, is expected to issue a key ruling...
  
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• iPhone 8 mold shows vertical dual-lens camera spotted on previous leaks

  28-04-2017 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Continuing with this week’s flow of supposed iPhone 8 leaks, Benjamin Geskin is back at it again today. The latest images show off the iPhone 8’s mold with the new vertical dual-lens camera system lining up with his previous leaks.more…
  
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• Audi's moon rover makes its film debut in 'Alien: Covenant' - Roadshow

  28-04-2017 22:06
  
  Yes, Audi built a moon rover.
  
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• The 404 Show 1698: Shanon Cook from Spotify previews the music of the summer (podcast) - CNET

  28-04-2017 22:04
  
  Shanon Cook returns to the show bringing along candidates for what could be the song of the summer -- but doesn't leave before telling a slightly embarrassing Bono story.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Status Audio’s CB-1 Closed Back Studio Monitors [Giveaway]

  28-04-2017 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Brooklyn, NY-based Status Audio, a company with the mission of making premium, high-quality headphones and studio monitors without the branding and inflated price tag of competitors.
  The company has two pairs of its extremely well-reviewed CB-1 Closed Back Studio Monitors (pictured above and below) to give away to 9to5Mac readers this week. more…
  
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• Mitsubishi, West Coast Customs to build a 'new' 1917 Model A - Roadshow

  28-04-2017 21:50
  
  It may look 100 years old, but it will be built atop a brand-new platform.
  
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• Apple wants California DMV to shroud public reports about Apple’s autonomous vehicle tests

  28-04-2017 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has asked the California DMV to alter the rules that require it...
  
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• NSA ditches controversial aspect of its spy program - CNET

  28-04-2017 21:28
  
  The US spy outfit will reportedly stop scooping up text and email exchanges between Americans and people overseas that include mention of a foreigner under surveillance.
  
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• Macworld’s May Digital Edition: iPad Review

  28-04-2017 21:14 via macworld.com
  
  Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld magazine.In the May issue
  In the May issue, we review the new iPad—at $329 you may not need to go Pro—and the BeatX headphones, which we can’t help but compare with AirPods. Plus, learn to back up all your data to your NAS box without installing any software.Also in this month&rsq
  
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• FCC Chairman Ajit Pai explains why he wants to scrap so-called ‘net neutrality’ rules

  28-04-2017 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new head of the FCC, the Federal Communications Commission, wants to clear away regulations...
  
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• Investigate Uber for phone tracking, consumer group tells FTC - CNET

  28-04-2017 21:00
  
  Consumer Watchdog asked the federal agency to check out claims the company tracked driver's iPhones even after the app was deleted.
  
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• Apple stops paying Qualcomm's patent royalties - CNET

  28-04-2017 20:35
  
  Qualcomm's financial results will take a hit because of Apple's decision to suspend payments to iPhone contract manufacturers until a court can resolve their dispute.
  
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• Check out the Lexus that Apple’s using to test their self-driving car tech

  28-04-2017 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Almost two weeks after Apple Inc. secured permission to test its autonomous-car technology...
  
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• Apple Asks California DMV to Make Changes to Autonomous Vehicle Testing Policies

  28-04-2017 20:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has asked the California DMV to alter the rules that require it to publish detailed public reports about the success of Apple's self-driving car tests, according to papers shared by the DMV. If the DMV complies with Apple's request, less information would be included in the reports. [PDF]In a letter, Apple says it is "investing heavily in the study of machine learning and automation, and goes on to say the company is "excited" about the potential of automated systems in many areas, includi
  
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• The 3:59 extended edition: An early look at the Echo Look - CNET

  28-04-2017 20:16
  
  We discuss Amazon's smart speaker that offers fashion advice. Truly. Plus: Sergey Brin's secret airship.
  
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• Worldwide PlayStation 4 shipments reach 60 million - CNET

  28-04-2017 20:14
  
  Shipments are up from last year by about 2.3 million units.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone-Connected Pearl RearVision Car Backup Camera

  28-04-2017 20:13 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Pearl Automation to give MacRumors readers a chance to win the Pearl RearVision iPhone-connected wireless car backup camera system.Priced at $499.99, the Pearl RearVision is a backup camera kit that's designed to be installed on a car's rear license plate, giving iPhone users a simple way to get an aftermarket backup camera.This system, compatible with cars made in 1996 and newer, is designed to work with an iPhone 5 or later, and it includes a Came
  
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• Apple proposing self-driving car testing policy changes to encourage ‘public acceptance’

  28-04-2017 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this month Apple was granted permission to publicly test a self-driving vehicle on public roads in California, and now the company has reportedly issued a letter requesting changes to autonomous car test policies. Reuters first reported that Apple has formally proposed self-driving car testing policies through a company letter.more…
  
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• Apple’s Amazon Echo echo rumored to borrow trashcan Mac Pro design cues, could arrive at WWDC

  28-04-2017 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  More details on Apple's anticipated standalone Siri speaker have emerged...
  
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• Legal war with Apple hits Qualcomm's revenue projections

  28-04-2017 19:48 via macworld.com
  
  The legal fight between Apple and Qualcomm on licensing modem technology is turning uglier every day.Apple has filed lawsuits against Qualcomm in countries like the U.S., U.K., China, and Japan, accusing the chipmaker of using its dominant market position to overcharge licensing fees.The iPhone maker itself doesn't pay licensing fees directly to Qualcomm. The fees are paid by partners like Foxconn, which makes the iPhone and iPad for Apple.Qualcomm is now accusing Apple of interfering with the l
  
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• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Join us for 30 minutes of live gameplay - CNET

  28-04-2017 19:36
  
  We're streaming Nintendo Switch's new racer live at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.
  
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• 54% off Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard - Deal Alert

  28-04-2017 19:29 via macworld.com
  
  Here's a Bluetooth keyboard for your computer that you can also use with your tablet and smartphone -- switch between all three effortlessly by just turning the dial. And unlike other Bluetooth keyboards, Logitech has integrated a cradle so your device stays propped up at just the right angle as you type. Works with Windows or Mac, Android or iOS, and features a key layout you'll be familiar with on any of those platforms. Logitech's multi-device keyboard currently averages 4 out of 5 stars from
  
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• 44% off Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard - Deal Alert

  28-04-2017 19:29 via macworld.com
  
  Here's a Bluetooth keyboard for your computer that you can also use with your tablet and smartphone -- switch between all three effortlessly by just turning the dial. And unlike other Bluetooth keyboards, Logitech has integrated a cradle so your device stays propped up at just the right angle as you type. Works with Windows or Mac, Android or iOS, and features a key layout you'll be familiar with on any of those platforms. Logitech's multi-device keyboard currently averages 4 out of 5 stars from
  
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• Fake news: Microsoft Surface vs. Apple iPad, Mac

  28-04-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The false Surface media narrative...
  
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• Building a GTX 1080 Ti-powered Hackintosh: Installing macOS Sierra step-by-step [Video]

  28-04-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
    A few days ago we posted about the hardware used and performance benefits of my most recent Hackintosh build. In today’s tutorial, I’ll step through the entire install process in full unabridged detail. While it might seem a bit daunting to go through the Hackintosh setup process for the first time, once you understand the basics, it’s […]
  
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• Merriam-Webster Adds 'Sheeple' to Dictionary and Lists Apple Users as Example

  28-04-2017 18:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Merriam-Webster recently announced that it has added "sheeple" to its dictionary, an informal word that it defines as "people who are docile, compliant, or easily influenced" and thereby "likened to sheep."The first example of the word in a sentence is pretty unremarkable…James Nichols, who ran the family farm here, stamped dollar bills with red ink in protest against currency and told his neighbors that they were “sheeple” for obeying authority like livestock. — Sara Ri
  
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• Lego launches massive NASA Saturn V Apollo rocket set - CNET

  28-04-2017 18:29
  
  Take your love of plastic bricks all the way to the moon with a towering Saturn V rocket complete with lunar lander and tiny astronauts.
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: 9.7-inch iPad Pro $500, Pre-paid iPhone SE 128GB $260, Logitech Wireless Keyboard $20, more

  28-04-2017 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.
  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro gets another $100 discount, priced from $500iPhone SE 32GB no-contract at Boost Mobile 128GB $260Daily Deals: Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard $20, Rocketfish 4-Outlet/2-USB Surge Protector $17
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 9.7-inch iPad Pro $500, Pre-paid iPhone SE 128GB $260, Logitech Wireless Keyboard $20, more

  28-04-2017 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.
  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
  Last Call Updates:Review: The iLoud Monitor Speakers w/ Bluetooth and a micro footprint
  Anker Powerline Lightning and MicroUSB cables from $6
  Fieldrunners tower defense game goes free on iOS for very first time
  9to5Rewards: Spiderlig
  
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• Mother's Day solved: Save 30 percent on a Nixplay digital photo frame - CNET

  28-04-2017 18:27
  
  It's quite literally the gift that keeps on giving. With the discount, you can get one of these for as little as $70. Plus: a super-cheap web hosting plan.
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 117 | Carpool Karaoke is Apple Parked, iOS 11 rumors, and iPhone 8 dummy units

  28-04-2017 18:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s first major original series delay, iOS 11 rumored features including a new Apple Music design and Apple Pay features, and the latest iPhone 8 rumors including a new dummy unit leak. 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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• Rumor: ‘Siri Speaker’ Amazon Echo competitor could see WWDC debut with Mac Pro style

  28-04-2017 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Taking to Twitter, leaker Sonny Dickson has shared more alleged details on the rumored upcoming Siri speaker. Introducing some new concepts not previously shared, Dickson believes that the speaker could see its debut at this year’s WWDC.more…
  
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• Is this the final dashboard design for the Tesla Model 3? - Roadshow

  28-04-2017 18:15
  
  New pictures show the interior of a Tesla Model 3 that looks pretty close to production-ready.
  
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