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• Hackers reportedly threaten to release Disney's next movie - CNET

  15-05-2017 23:57
  
  Disney CEO Bob Iger didn't disclose the film and doesn't plan to give in to demands, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
  
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• Unprecedented WannaCry attack a nightmarish 'wake-up call' - CNET

  15-05-2017 23:55
  
  WannaCry is the largest cyberextortion scheme ever, and it's a signal that the danger is far from over.
  
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• Next-gen Apple Watch to include game-changing health features, interchangeable smart bands

  15-05-2017 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  There’s no doubt about it, the Apple Watch is a hit....
  
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• Delta to use facial recognition for self-service baggage check - CNET

  15-05-2017 23:28
  
  The technology is first being tested at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this summer.
  
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• Netflix comedy 'Glow' is full of '80s hair and wrestle mania - CNET

  15-05-2017 23:10
  
  Get ready for spandex, big hair, piledrivers and a peek into the world of '80s women's wrestling with the trailer for the upcoming Netflix series "GLOW."
  
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• Corning shares boosted by Apple’s $200 million investment

  15-05-2017 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple announced Corning will receive $200 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund...
  
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• 'The Gifted' trailer puts young X-Men on the run - CNET

  15-05-2017 22:23
  
  See the trailer for the new Fox show right here.
  
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• Amazon is helping Alexa make sure you actually asked for her - CNET

  15-05-2017 22:20
  
  As more devices include the voice assistant, Amazon is hoping to reduce Alexa's false alarms.
  
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• See a daring skydiver parachute from a massive drone - CNET

  15-05-2017 22:00
  
  It takes a big drone to haul a person into the air and it takes a brave person to get on board and jump off with a parachute.
  
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• Despite launching Apple Music competitor, Pandora still searching for buyer & may sell Ticketfly

  15-05-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pandora has been reevaluating its strategy as it faces increased competition from streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, launching its own streaming service earlier this year. Now, a report from Bloomberg claims that as the company continues to invest in streaming, it is looking to offload its Ticketfly business…more…
  
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• Another report claims Apple working on diabetes treatment tech for Apple Watch, this time via ‘smart bands’

  15-05-2017 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BGR is out with a report today that mostly echoes previous claims that Apple is working on diabetes treatment technology for an upcoming future version of the Apple Watch.more…
  
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• Watch 17 years of crash-protection advancement in one video - Roadshow

  15-05-2017 21:47
  
  Smashing an old car into a new one is a great way to see just how much safer new cars can be.
  
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• Future Apple Watch Rumored to Include Glucose Monitoring and Smart Bands

  15-05-2017 21:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is planning major new health features for future versions of the Apple Watch, according to a new report from BGR citing sources with knowledge of Apple's plans.The company is said to be working on implementing a new glucose monitoring feature and interchangeable smart bands, which could add new health functionality to the Apple Watch. Both features have been previously rumored in the past, but BGR suggests the functionality could be coming soon.
  It has been rumored that Apple is interested
  
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• VW expands Porsche Macan fuel leak recall to 240K Audi models - Roadshow

  15-05-2017 21:20
  
  Isn't cross-brand component sharing great?
  
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• OK, Google Assistant. Come to my iPhone - CNET

  15-05-2017 21:17
  
  Google could announce the new iOS app as soon as this week's annual developer conference, according to a report.
  
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• Apple Releases New 'Barbers' iPhone 7 Plus Ad Promoting Portrait Mode

  15-05-2017 21:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today shared a new iPhone 7 Plus ad on its YouTube channel, once again promoting the Portrait Mode feature of its flagship device.The spot takes place in a barbershop, with photos from the iPhone 7 Plus used to advertise the shop's skills. Images captured with the iPhone are added to the storefront, drawing in more and more customers until there's a long line out the door. "In Portrait mode on the iPhone 7 Plus, you don't just look good. You look fantastic," reads the ad's description.Appl
  
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• GM wants all its tires to contain natural, sustainable rubber - Roadshow

  15-05-2017 20:50
  
  Electric vehicles and sustainable rubber? GM sounds like it's run by hippies, and that's not a bad thing.
  
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• MP3 isn't dead, it's just sleeping - CNET

  15-05-2017 20:42
  
  Despite the inventors of MP3 seemingly abandoning the format, industry experts say there's still some life in it yet.
  
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• 'War for the Planet of the Apes' teaser brings Heston back - CNET

  15-05-2017 20:39
  
  Late actor Charlton Heston, who played Taylor in the original 1968 film that launched the series, gives humanity a pep talk.
  
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• Seth MacFarlane's 'The Orville' looks like the real 'Galaxy Quest' show - CNET

  15-05-2017 20:30
  
  And judging from the show's premise, it could be the space adventure comedy looking to lighten up a voyage through the cosmos.
  
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• Watch Elon Musk's SpaceX launch a bus-size satellite - CNET

  15-05-2017 20:29
  
  The space company made headlines for its rocket landings, but its latest mission involves its heaviest payload yet, followed by a Falcon 9 rocket taking a swim.
  
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• Were you a victim of WannaCry ransomware? (The 3:59, Ep. 227) - CNET

  15-05-2017 20:09
  
  We go deep into the latest security scourge and talk about net neutrality's latest champion.
  
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• Seth MacFarlane's 'The Orville' looks like a real 'Galaxy Quest' TV show - CNET

  15-05-2017 19:58
  
  And judging from the show's premise, it could be the space adventure comedy looking to lighten up a voyage through the cosmos.
  
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• 57% off Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 2-in-1 Portable Charger and Wall Charger - Deal Alert

  15-05-2017 19:56 via macworld.com
  
  Charge your device and PowerCore Fusion's internal battery via a wall outlet, then take it with you for up to 3 phone charges -- any place, any time. In the wall or on-the-go, Anker's exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies ensure that all devices receive their fastest possible charge. Also features a foldable plug to ensure maximum portability. At the moment, its list proce of $50.99 is reduced 57% on Amazon to just $21.99. See the discounted Anker PowerCore 5000 on Amazon.To read this
  
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• Apple releases iOS 10.3.2, watchOS 3.2.2, tvOS 10.2.1, and macOS 10.12.5

  15-05-2017 19:52 via macworld.com
  
  Apple on Monday released operating systems updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Macintosh. Before installing any of the updates, complete a backup of your devices, just in case you need to revert back if you find you have a problem with the updated software.iOS 10.3.2
  Acoording to Apple’s release notes, iOS 10.3.2 has bug fixes and security enhancements. Apple has a KnowledgeBase article that details the security content.You can update your iOS device by launching the S
  
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• Unprecedented ransomware attack a nightmarish 'wakeup call' - CNET

  15-05-2017 19:38
  
  WannaCry is the largest cyber-extortion scheme ever, and is a signal that the danger is far from over.
  
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• New 10.5-inch iPad may debut alongside Siri Speaker at WWDC

  15-05-2017 19:38 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is typically a parade of software announcements, not hardware. While we’re expecting iOS 11 and the next version of macOS to take center stage, rumor has it Apple plans to switch it up and announce two new devices: the Siri Speaker and a refreshed iPad Pro.Apple hasn’t said anything about either product, but rumors and speculation from well-placed sources have all but confirmed the Siri Speaker, Apple’s answer to Amazon’s Echo
  
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• Apple Releases iTunes 12.6.1 With Minor App and Performance Improvements

  15-05-2017 19:36 via macrumors.com
  
  Alongside the release of a new macOS Sierra 10.12.5 update that brings some minor bug fixes and performance improvements, Apple has launched a new version of iTunes, iTunes 12.6.1.According to Apple's release notes, iTunes 12.6.1 includes "minor app and performance improvements." More specific details on those improvements are not available.iTunes 12.6.1 can be downloaded for free using the Software Update function in the Mac App Store.Tag: iTunesDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' prequels are about new characters, author says - CNET

  15-05-2017 19:19
  
  George R.R. Martin also says the show list is up to five, and don't expect to see two of the plots readers are longing for.
  
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• WannaCry ransomware: Everything you need to know - CNET

  15-05-2017 19:07
  
  One of the largest cyberattacks ever is currently eating the web, hitting PCs in countries and businesses around the world.
  
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• Apple Releases macOS Sierra 10.12.5 With Headphones Audio Fix and Enhanced Mac App Store Compatibility

  15-05-2017 19:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released macOS Sierra 10.12.5, the fifth update to the macOS Sierra operating system that first launched in September of 2016. macOS Sierra 10.12.5 comes more than one month after the release of macOS Sierra 10.12.4, an update that introduced Night Shift for Mac. Five betas of macOS Sierra 10.12.5 were seeded to developers and public beta testers ahead of the update's release.macOS Sierra 10.12.5 is a free update for all customers who have a compatible machine. The update can be down
  
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• Nintendo reportedly building Legend of Zelda for phones - CNET

  15-05-2017 19:01
  
  Nintendo hero Link may soon find adventure on your iPhone or Android screen if a Wall Street Journal report is right.
  
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• Google is reportedly eyeing an iOS Assistant app as it fires new salvo in the AI wars

  15-05-2017 18:52 via macworld.com
  
  The battle for AI supremacy is no longer about which device you want to buy. First Microsoft’s Cortana made the leap from Windows to the Android lock screen, and Android followed up by integrating Alexa into its shopping app. But now things are starting to get really interesting as Google reportedly readies a major push onto iOS.According to Android Police, Google is planning to release a standalone Assistant app on iOS, with an announcement possibly coming at I/O this week. According
  
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• Watch WannaCry attack worldwide in real time - CNET

  15-05-2017 18:44
  
  MalwareTech, whose analyst briefly blunted the WannaCry outbreak, has a real-time tracker of the ransomware's attack in progress.
  
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• WannaCry ransomware loses its kill switch, so watch out - CNET

  15-05-2017 18:43
  
  It'll take a lot more than a lucky break to stop the malware that has hit more than 200,000 computers worldwide -- so far.
  
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• Not just bulbs: Philips Hue rolls out new smart lamps - CNET

  15-05-2017 18:42
  
  Ranging from $100 to $280, Philips Hue's new adjustable white-light smart lamps and fixtures can wake you up in the morning or change tones throughout the day.
  
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