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• Genius builds guitars out of old oil cans, world becomes better place - Roadshow

  02-05-2017 23:54
  
  Guitars made from vintage oil cans might be the best thing you'll hear all day.
  
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• AirPods demand significantly exceeding supply, Apple Watch + AirPods/Beats sales now size of Fortune 500 company

  02-05-2017 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During its Q2 fiscal earnings call today, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that demand for the company’s cord-free AirPods headphones is significantly exceeding supply. Cook also said that revenue from sales of Apple Watch along with AirPods and Beats products is now the size of a Fortune 500 company, hinting that those products have driven growth of its “Other Products” category this quarter.more…
  
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• Microsoft bringing AR to Windows 10 via View Mixed Reality - CNET

  02-05-2017 23:40
  
  Any Windows 10 computer with a camera will be able to overlay 3D objects into real-world images for a taste of mixed (or augmented) reality.
  
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• Star Wars recipes for a tasty May the 4th party - CNET

  02-05-2017 23:29
  
  May the 4th get in your belly. These Star Wars snacks won't make you suffer for 1,000 years. We hope.
  
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• Apple Pay adds support for 20+ banks and credit unions in the US, HSBC in Australia

  02-05-2017 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today added over 20 additional banks and credit unions to its list of those that officially support Apple Pay. The new additions follow over 20 added a couple of weeks back for users in the U.S. and China.
  Today’s update includes 23 banks and credit unions in total for the US, and brings support for HSBC in Australia with both MasterCard and Visa credit cards supported.
  Apple typically adds support for new banks and credit unions every 2-3 weeks and keeps track of supported institut
  
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• Surface Laptop, Windows 10 S: Everything Microsoft just revealed - CNET

  02-05-2017 23:17
  
  Microsoft is ready to jump back into the classroom. Here's all the tech it's bringing along.
  
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• 46% off Razer Kraken Pro Gaming Headset for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4 - Deal Alert

  02-05-2017 23:05 via macworld.com
  
  On top of being optimized for extended wear, the Razer Kraken Pro is outfitted with a fully retractable microphone, in-line volume controls and mute toggle, giving you easy access to all its features. Powered by large, high-quality drivers, this full-sized headset provides you with immersive gaming audio for hours on end.  The 3.5mm combined audio jack and splitter cable ensure that you have mic support on your mobile devices as well as full connectivity to any gaming setup.This gaming head
  
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• Apple in Q2: Sold fewer iPhones than last year, but also made more money

  02-05-2017 23:02 via macworld.com
  
  Fresh off a record-breaking $78.4 billion first quarter, Apple reported a decidedly more muted Q2 of fiscal year 2017: a profit of $11 billion, or $2.10 per share, on revenue of $52.9 billion.The quarter ending April 1 saw no new flagship iPhones, though there was a refreshed iPhone SE and a special edition red model. But Apple usually sees a decline from Q1 to Q2. And the results are better than the year-ago Q2, which saw profit of $1.90 per share on $50.6 billion in revenue.Apple CEO Tim Cook
  
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• MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q217 conference call

  02-05-2017 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q217 Conference Call with analysts...
  
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• Live blog: Apple’s fiscal year Q2 2017 earnings call

  02-05-2017 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple just announced its earnings for Q2 2017, reporting profits of $11.03 billion on revenues of $52.9 billion. The company sold 50.7 million iPhones, 8.92 million iPads, and 4.19 million Macs. Next on today’s schedule is Apple’s quarterly earnings call, which will kick-off at 2PM PT/5PM ET and we’ll have live coverage right here.more…
  
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• Uber, Lyft rival aims to treat customers like neighbors - Roadshow

  02-05-2017 22:33
  
  Liberty Mobility Now, which operates in rural markets, wants to add a neighborly touch to small town ride-sharing.
  
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• Apple announces Q2 2017 revenue of $52.9 billion: 50.7m iPhones, 8.92m iPads, 4.19m Macs

  02-05-2017 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has announced its latest quarter results including $52.9b in revenue with $11.03b from 50.7m iPhones, 8.92m iPads, and 4.19m Macs sold. In terms of new products, the quarter includes launch day sales for the cheaper $329 iPad and Product RED iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
  FY17 Q2 results compare to the previous quarter’s $78.4 billion in revenue, $17.89 billion in profit, 78.3 million iPhones, 13 million iPads, and 5.3 million Macs. In the same quarter a year ago,&nb
  
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• Apple Q217 earnings beats on EPS, misses on revenue

  02-05-2017 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2017 second quarter ended April 1, 2017...
  
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• Will you buy the $999 Surface Laptop? (The 3:59, Ep. 220) - CNET

  02-05-2017 22:18
  
  We talk about Microsoft's education event, geek out over 5G and talk about cardboard boxes.Really.
  
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• See 'Guardians of the Galaxy' as a totally tubular '80s sitcom - CNET

  02-05-2017 22:07
  
  Funny how a cheesy laugh track and some editing turns the Marvel superheroes into the "Love Boat" crew of space.
  
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• Microsoft bringing AR to Windows 10 this fall via View Mixed Reality - CNET

  02-05-2017 22:00
  
  Any Windows 10 computer with a camera will be able to overlay 3D objects into real-world images for a taste of mixed (or augmented) reality.
  
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• iPhone 8 rumors: Wireless charging chips that will support both Qi and PMA

  02-05-2017 21:43 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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• Fans can now watch the most famous golf hole live in VR - CNET

  02-05-2017 21:43
  
  The famed 17th hole during the upcoming Players Championship will also be shown in 360-degree video.
  
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• Surface Laptop can be switched to Windows 10 Pro for free until 2018 - CNET

  02-05-2017 21:36
  
  If you like the look of Microsoft's premier Windows 10 S device, but aren't sure about the OS, Microsoft has removed the risk.
  
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• 'Dark Tower' stars tease trailer coming Wednesday - CNET

  02-05-2017 21:21
  
  Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba dangle bits of movie footage in front of impatient fans.
  
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• Apple will find it hard to ignore Microsoft’s new $999 Surface Laptop

  02-05-2017 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Microsoft is now chasing another category many believe is Apple’s to lose...
  
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• Wanna do lunch with Apple's CEO? Bring money - CNET

  02-05-2017 20:49
  
  Apple is auctioning off a lunch date with Tim Cook, and donating the proceeds -- expected to be enormous -- to charity.
  
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• The future of Mercedes-AMG will involve a lot of plugs - Roadshow

  02-05-2017 20:48
  
  The head of AMG expects a surge in performance plug-in hybrids in the coming years.
  
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• Unleash Your Creativity with 12 Apps and 25 Hours of Instruction for $29 (97% Off) - Deal Alert

  02-05-2017 20:39 via macworld.com
  
  There's no end to the creativity that you can unleash with the Supersized Creative Mac Bundle, listed at $29. Like to write? Storyist puts that in the palm of your hand--er, your smartphone. Got an eye for photography? Edit yours with cult favorite Aurora HDR. 3D modeling more your style? Your wish has been granted.And we didn't just stop with the apps in this lineup. The bundle includes photography, video production, and an intro to web design course so that you can refine your skills or l
  
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• Marvel comes to Comixology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited, Prime Reading - CNET

  02-05-2017 20:33
  
  The Marvel comics now available in these subscription services look like a good if limited selection.
  
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• Relive Cassini's most spectacular Saturn images - CNET

  02-05-2017 20:08
  
  Before Cassini takes its final dive into Saturn's atmosphere, revisit the ringed planet and its exotic moons as seen by the spacecraft's cameras.
  
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• Apple analysts’ earnings smackdown: Final Q217 spreadsheet

  02-05-2017 20:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  The individual analysts’ estimates — as complete, accurate and up-to-date...
  
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• Cassini discovers a whole lot of nothing in Saturn dive - CNET

  02-05-2017 19:51
  
  NASA dubs the space between Saturn and its rings "The Big Empty" after Cassini's unexpectedly clean dive through the narrow gap.
  
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• Facebook goes head-to-head with iMessage in Instant Games rollout

  02-05-2017 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook has begun rolling out its Instant Games on Messenger to worldwide audiences today. Today’s rollout also means that Messenger will be seeing many of the new features announced at Facebook’s F8 conference. The Messenger features will allow developers to create deeper gameplay experiences utilizing the newest APIs within the platform.more…
  
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• Dell's excellent 24-inch U2415 UltraSharp monitor is at an all-time low

  02-05-2017 19:41 via macworld.com
  
  Branding isn’t always an indicator of quality, but Dell’s UltraSharp line is popular for good reason. These monitors come with beautifully crisp IPS panels, a variety of ports, adjustable stands, and the ability to swivel between portrait and landscape orientation.They’re so good that you can buy an older model and still benefit from the quality—which brings us to today’s deal. Amazon is currently selling the 24-inch, 1920x1200 U2415 for an all-time low of $226. It&
  
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• T-Mobile announces nationwide plan for 5G coverage, calls out AT&T and Verizon over misleading claims

  02-05-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  T-Mobile’s CEO John Legere has shared the company’s plans for brining true 5G coverage to its customers in a new video. However, before sharing details about T-Mobile’s strategy, Legere takes some time to point out AT&T and Verizon’s recent Q1 results and shares ideas on why he believes their 5G claims are misleading and their plans flawed.more…
  
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• H-1B visa powerhouse pledges lots of jobs -- for Americans - CNET

  02-05-2017 19:22
  
  Infosys, a top sponsor of H-1B visas, is turning its hiring efforts to the US.
  
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• Ride-hailing Bridj is falling down - Roadshow

  02-05-2017 19:21
  
  It operated in several different cities, but a failed deal has brought its "microtransit" experiment to a close.
  
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• Zelda: Breath of the Wild is about to get even bigger - CNET

  02-05-2017 19:20
  
  Nintendo's first expansion pack for the game will be released this summer and promises new items and modes.
  
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• T-Mobile wants to build the first nationwide 5G network - CNET

  02-05-2017 19:10
  
  The company plans to deploy its recently acquired radio airwaves toward a next-generation wireless network.
  
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• Microsoft thinks you'll want to caress its new Surface Laptop - CNET

  02-05-2017 19:07
  
  Fabric and metal makes it different, but Microsoft has never sounded more like Apple than when it emoted over its pricey new clamshell.
  
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• 12+ useful but hard-to-find tips for using Apple’s Pages

  02-05-2017 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s iWork apps (Pages, Keynote, Numbers) are now available for free to any Mac or iOS user...
  
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• 58% off Anker Portable Charger PowerCore - Deal Alert

  02-05-2017 18:59 via macworld.com
  
  The powerful 20000mAh PowerCore 20100 from Anker weighs just 12.5 oz, but fully charges most phones and tablets to 100% several times over without needing to be recharged. It charges the iPhone 6s seven times, the Galaxy S6 five times or the iPad mini 4 twice. Industry leading output of 4.8 amps provides enough power to simultaneously charge any combination of devices at full speed. Surge protection, short circuit protection and more advanced safety features keep your devices safe. For additiona
  
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• New Beatles turntables shown off at 'Sgt. Pepper's' listening party - CNET

  02-05-2017 18:54
  
  What do The Beatles, Pro-Ject turntables and singer Elvis Costello have in common? A 50th anniversary listening party for one of rock's most enduring albums, that's what!
  
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• 'Stranger Things' season 2 is 'darker, more horror-oriented' - CNET

  02-05-2017 18:47
  
  The Halloween release date sounds exactly right for the next season of the Netflix hit.
  
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• Google Maps and Amazon discontinue Apple Watch apps, but that's not a bad thing

  02-05-2017 18:45 via macworld.com
  
  Google, Amazon, and eBay have left the Apple Watch App Store in recent weeks, as have Target and TripAdvisor. While this could be a sign that the developers consider the watch a failed platform, there might be more to the story.The disappearing apps, spotted by AppleInsider, were, frankly, not that great. Google’s Maps app was a half-hearted attempt at providing directions on your wrist and no match for Apple’s native Maps app (though perhaps that’s an unfair comparison, given
  
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• Minecraft's education edition will teach kids to code - CNET

  02-05-2017 18:43
  
  Microsoft's popular building-blocks game gets a tool to help students learn how to program.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 13″ MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more

  02-05-2017 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Upgrading Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro a 'one-way switch' - CNET

  02-05-2017 18:25
  
  Once you go Pro, you can't go back.
  
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• It's almost time to collect the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 of your dreams - Roadshow

  02-05-2017 18:23
  
  The first batch of trucks off the assembly line is making its way to dealerships right now.
  
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• Microsoft's Windows 10 S attempts to retake the classroom - CNET

  02-05-2017 18:22
  
  Promising a more stable and safe experience, the new version of its PC software will come with heavy restrictions.
  
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• Chargie is like Airbnb, but for EV chargers - Roadshow

  02-05-2017 18:20
  
  You have to be cool with letting someone else use your charger, but it could make you a bit of money in the process.
  
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• Microsoft introduces Windows 10 S for classrooms and a new ‘Surface Laptop’ MacBook competitor 

  02-05-2017 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft held a media event in New York City today focused on a new version of Windows, a new laptop line, and how it all relates to education. Windows 10 S is a streamlined version of Microsoft’s operating system geared for students and educators. The Microsoft Surface Laptop is a new line of MacBook Air-like notebooks with up to 14.5-hour battery life.more…
  
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• Microsoft's May 2 education event in photos - CNET

  02-05-2017 18:14
  
  From a new Surface Laptop to mixed reality, Minecraft and Windows 10 S, it was a visually interesting show when Microsoft took the stage.
  
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• YouTube is going dark, literally, with a desktop redesign - CNET

  02-05-2017 18:13
  
  YouTube is adding a "dark theme" in a preview of a redesigned look and feel for the massive video site when watched from a computer or laptop.
  
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