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• 7 ways Apple TV can get better - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:54
  
  Apple's World Wide Development Conference may bring news of improvements to the streaming and gaming box. Here's hoping.
  
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• Apple's Siri Speaker is reportedly in the works - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:48
  
  The rumored voice-control speaker is said to come with surround sound, no touchscreen and will allow for integration with Apple products.
  
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• Report: Apple's screen-less Siri Speaker is now in production and could debut at WWDC

  31-05-2017 23:46 via macworld.com
  
  By the end of the year, Apple will have a Siri Speaker to compete against Amazon Echo and Google Home.According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple has started overseas production of its Siri-enabled smart speaker. Apple could unveil this highly-anticipated Siri Speaker onstage during the WWDC keynote taking place on Monday, June 5, but the all-new device won’t be ready to ship until later this year.The Siri Speaker has been designed to compete against the Amazon Echo and Google Home. To
  
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• How much RAM do you really need?

  31-05-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  By testing a variety of use cases on different allotments of RAM, we can get a very good idea...
  
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• Silk Road founder loses appeal challenging life sentence - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:34
  
  A court denies Ross Ulbricht's attempt to get his life-behind-bars sentence reduced.
  
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• Watch Disney World's two new 'Avatar' rides in 4K - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:15
  
  Visitors to the new 'Avatar' attractions at Disney World captured hi-def footage of the parks' rides, offering a glimpse into Pandora's bioluminescent world.
  
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• Tim Cook among CEOs urging President Trump to keep US in Paris climate pact

  31-05-2017 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to a report from Bloomberg, Tim Cook is among a handful of influential CEOs who have been in contact with President Trump concerning the Paris climate agreement. Among those urging President Trump to keep the United States in the Paris climate agreement are Cook, Tesla’s Elon Musk, and Dow Chemical’s Andrew Liveris…more…
  
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• Essential: We can unleash Android's power better than Google - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:06
  
  The company lays out its grand vision of accessories that will help its Essential Phone improve over time.
  
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• Tesla's Musk: I'll dump Trump if US dumps Paris climate deal - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:01
  
  Commentary: On Twitter, the Tesla CEO says he's done all he can to persuade President Donald Trump to remain in the global pact.
  
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• Cybersecurity pros want to buy Shadow Brokers’ hacked exploits - CNET

  31-05-2017 22:56
  
  The Shadow Brokers Response Team hopes to raise enough money to prevent the next WannaCry attack.
  
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• Apple CEO Cook calls President Trump as Elon Musk threatens to quit White House advisory councils over Paris decision

  31-05-2017 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Top corporate executives, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, are mounting a last-minute push aimed at persuading the president that the U.S...
  
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• Review: CalDigit's TS3 and TS3 Lite Thunderbolt 3 Docks Offer Solid MacBook Pro Expansion Options

  31-05-2017 22:31 via macrumors.com
  
  While Apple's latest MacBook Pro with support for Thunderbolt 3 has been out for over six months, the first full-featured Thunderbolt 3 docks are only just now starting to hit the market. Last month we took a look at OWC's Thunderbolt 3 Dock that should begin shipping out very shortly, and today we're taking a look at a pair of similar docks from CalDigit that help expand the capabilities of the MacBook Pro.
  CalDigit actually has a pair of Thunderbolt 3 docks, the $200 TS3 Lite that has been ava
  
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• Apple’s ‘Siri Speaker’ has entered overseas production ahead of WWDC

  31-05-2017 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has started manufacturing a long-in-the-works Siri-controlled smart speaker...
  
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• Gaming is ready to speedrun through your life, Mary Meeker says - CNET

  31-05-2017 22:11
  
  The Kleiner Perkins partner known for her predictions sees a big future for eSports.
  
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• Rumored Siri Speaker in Production Ahead of Possible WWDC Debut

  31-05-2017 22:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's rumored Siri smart speaker, which is designed to compete with the Google Home and Amazon Echo, is already in production ahead of a prospective debut at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, reports Bloomberg.Citing sources "familiar with the matter," Bloomberg says production has already started on the speaker, but it is not expected to be ready to ship until later in the year. Still, Apple could introduce the speaker at WWDC, which kicks off next Monday.Despite rumors hinting at
  
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• Net neutrality may have lost Netflix as an ally - CNET

  31-05-2017 21:56
  
  Netflix CEO Reed Hastings isn’t going to fight the rollback of the rules governing an open internet and believes change is coming no matter what.
  
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• President Trump leaning toward exiting Paris climate change agreement despite Apple, others urging U.S. to remain in deal

  31-05-2017 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Vatican and companies as diverse as Exxon Mobil Corp. and Apple Inc., as well as Tesla, had urged the president to remain in the pact....
  
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• Waze expands carpool service, gives Uber a run for the money - CNET

  31-05-2017 21:54
  
  The mapping and navigation app launches its old-school carpool service across the entire state of California.
  
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• The 2017 Honda Civic Type R likely costs less than $34,000 - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 21:54
  
  It'll go up when destination and taxes are taken into account, but it's still pretty darn inexpensive.
  
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• Apple registers new Mac and iPad model numbers abroad just days before WWDC

  31-05-2017 21:49 via macworld.com
  
  WWDC is typically a software show, but there’s now more evidence that Apple is planning to announce new hardware as well.According to information obtained by French website, Consomac, Apple has registered new model numbers with the Eurasian Economic Commission. The assumption is that these numbers coincide with new Macs and new iPads being announced at WWDC next week. Russia requires companies to register all new products that utilize encryption tools.Five model numbers (A1289, A
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Urges U.S. President to Stay in Paris Climate Pact

  31-05-2017 21:45 via macrumors.com
  
  Amid rumors suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, multiple tech CEOs have been urging him not to do so, reports Bloomberg.On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook called the White House to ask the president not to abandon the agreement, which is a 195-nation pact committed to cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions and reducing global warming. Under the terms of the pact, the United States commits to reducing carbon emissions by 26 to
  
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• Apple begins manufacturing Siri Speaker, could see WWDC 2017 debut

  31-05-2017 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The long-awaited Siri Speaker will likely be finding its way onto home countertops later this year. Apple has begun manufacturing the speaker and could find its debut at this year’s WWDC 2017, according to Bloomberg.more…
  
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• Security expert: There are several reasons why Apple iPhones are more secure than Android phones

  31-05-2017 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's "latest ad campaign features a thief who’s able to break in and steal things from Android phones...
  
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• Continental wants to put wireless EV chargers everywhere - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 21:14
  
  A little bit of juice over a large number of charging sessions could keep your battery topped off for when you need it most.
  
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• Feature Request: Choosing default and Control Center apps

  31-05-2017 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A great collection of third-party apps is one of the stickiest parts of using the iPhone for me. Even apps that have versions for both iOS and Android are generally better on the iPhone to me. There’s still an opportunity for Apple to let you do more with those great third-party apps, however, like replacing stock apps and making them easier to launch…more…
  
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• NASA spacecraft to explore edge of the sun under a new name - CNET

  31-05-2017 21:02
  
  The Solar Probe Plus is ditching its less-than-inspiring name in honor of Eugene Parker, a living pioneer in the study of stars, including our own sun.
  
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• Apple iTunes could be a big player in Hollywood’s move to PVOD

  31-05-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple was talking with Hollywood studios about bringing movies to iTunes just weeks after they first arrived in theaters...
  
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• Look for a 'bold' new Motorola phone Thursday - CNET

  31-05-2017 20:48
  
  Lenovo teased a new Motorola phone for June 1, but which one is it?
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 31 With Bug Fixes and Feature Improvements

  31-05-2017 20:41 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 31 includes fixes and improvements for Web API, Javascript, Layout and Rendering, CSS Grid, Font Variations, Web Inspector, Media, Web Driver, WebCrypto, and Security.
  The Safari Technology Preview
  
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• Google expands Android Pay to Canada - CNET

  31-05-2017 20:28
  
  Now Canadians can shop at several local shops with a tap of their Android phone.
  
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• Here are all the devices that are compatible with Apple’s HomeKit

  31-05-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Now you can ask Siri to turn on your Philips Hue lights (they can also check the air quality!) or check to see if your...
  
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• A Chevy Silverado traveled 500,000 miles, here's what that final moment looks like - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 20:21
  
  Half a million miles on a car is even more impressive with some context.
  
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• Spotify claims it can predict the song of the summer - CNET

  31-05-2017 20:16
  
  By the end of the summer, we all know which songs were on heavy rotation, but Spotify says it can predict the hits by digging into data.
  
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• 7 ways Apple TV can get better

  31-05-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  I like the Apple TV a lot, but...
  
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• 'Wonder Woman' 8-bit trailer delivers retro-style action - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:56
  
  Jam a bunch of quarters in your pocket, we're going back to the 1980s with Diana Prince and crew in this fun time-warping video.
  
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• 5 reasons you'll want Intel's crazy new Core i9 CPUs, and 3 reasons you won't - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:49
  
  It’s more than just the sky-high cost that will keep you away from the latest Intel chips.
  
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• Apple doesn't love me anymore, croons lifetime fanboy - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:29
  
  Commentary: Roberto Hoyos, the man behind the "Make Apple Great Again" hats, returns with a sad remake of Ed Sheeran's "Shape Of You."
  
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• Kim Jong-un’s North Korea produces Apple iPad knockoff

  31-05-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  North Korea's got a new tablet on the market. And it's not shied away from calling it an iPad...
  
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• Watch an astronaut build a tower of pudding in space - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:22
  
  A NASA astronaut performs a mighty feat of food engineering thanks to the power of pudding combined with the effects of microgravity.
  
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• AR video chat helps you help others - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:20
  
  Using augmented reality, the Chalk app aims to make remote communication and assistance easy.
  
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• Microsoft Planner app for eligible Office 365 subscribers lands on iPhone

  31-05-2017 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft is launching a new task management app for iPhone today called Planner. Previously available as a web app only, Planner works with eligible Office 365 accounts for organizing tasks visually and collaborating across teams.more…
  
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• Apple, a prodigious chipmaker, has some major competitive advantages

  31-05-2017 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Along with being one of the world's biggest consumer electronics makers, Apple...
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover, Lisnr team up to personalize cars using sound - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 18:39
  
  Hopefully it won't drive your dog crazy in the process.
  
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• Lenovo, Asus and HP will build Windows laptops with ARM mobile chips - CNET

  31-05-2017 18:32
  
  Lenovo, Asus, and HP pledge to make Windows 10 notebooks with Snapdragon silicon.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Solo3 Headphones $200, SanDisk 128GB Flash Drive $25, Yamaha AirPlay Speaker $200, more

  31-05-2017 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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