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• VC Dave McClure reportedly resigns after admitting to being a 'creep' - CNET

  03-07-2017 23:52
  
  After several women accuse him of sexual harassment, McClure resigns as general partner of his 500 Startup seed investment group, according to Axios.
  
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• Apple’s redesigned Fifth Avenue retail store to reopen around November 2018

  03-07-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier this year, Apple began renovations of its Fifth Avenue retail store with the goal of more than doubling its size. Details on the project have been somewhat unclear throughout the project, but a new report today from MacMagazine says that Apple’s flagship retail location will reopen towards the end of 2018…more…
  
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• All 2017 iPhone Models Said to Include Standard 5W USB-A Adapter, With Wireless Charger Sold Separately

  03-07-2017 22:42 via macrumors.com
  
  Well-regarded KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning released a note for investors in which he made 10 predictions related to the three iPhones slated for release in 2017, including the elimination of Touch ID in the "iPhone 8."We've now gotten our hands on Kuo's full note, and it includes several additional details that were not covered in our original post.
  iPhone 8 renders from iDrop News
  First and foremost, on the topic of Touch ID, Kuo's note clearly says the iPhone 8 will not sup
  
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• Will you buy Apple’s HomePod later this year? [Poll]

  03-07-2017 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s HomePod is scheduled to arrive this December for $349 in the US, Australia and the UK. Are you planning to pick one up? And will you switch from an Amazon Echo or Google Home in the process?more…
  
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• Apple Working on 'Improved' Security System for iPhone 8 That Replaces Touch ID With Facial Recognition

  03-07-2017 22:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Following a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggesting the next-generation "iPhone 8" will do away with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor entirely, Bloomberg says Apple is working on an "improved" security system that will let customers unlock their iPhones and make Apple Pay payments with facial recognition technology.Apple's new facial recognition engine is powered by a 3D sensor rumored to be built into the front-facing camera, and according to Bloomberg's sources, Apple is also said to be testi
  
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• Do fireworks scare your dogs and cats? Show them these videos - CNET

  03-07-2017 22:01
  
  David Tennant of "Doctor Who" fame lends his soothing tones to these specially designed films. You could say he's really got a flare for it.
  
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• Apple in talks with LG Display for up to $2.62 billion investment in OLED iPhone display lines

  03-07-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The two firms have tentatively agreed on the investment plans, even though details...
  
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• Bloomberg: iPhone 8 will replace Touch ID with 3D facial detection, ProMotion possible

  03-07-2017 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bloomberg reports that Apple is currently testing using 3D facial detection as a replacement for Touch ID fingerprint authentication. The report also believes the new iPhones could include the ProMotion increased refresh rate displays seen in the new iPad Pros as well as a dedicated Apple Neural Engine chip for handling AI.more…
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 8 said to abandon Touch ID fingerprint reader in favor of 3D facial recognition

  03-07-2017 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The OLED iPhone model won't support Touch ID fingerprint recognition...
  
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• Things 3.1 adds repeating to-dos in projects, date parsing language improvements

  03-07-2017 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cultured Code launched Things 3 a few weeks ago with an all-new design and loads of new features, and today Things 3.1 is available with a couple of new features.
  Things 3.1 includes repeating to-dos in projects which has been a missing feature for some potential users. The date parser has also improved its support for multiple languages in this update.more…
  
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• Haiku, the open-source execution of BeOS, is beautiful but buggy

  03-07-2017 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  BeOS was intended to compete with the "classic" Apple MacOS and with Microsoft Windows...
  
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• 'Jovey McJupiterface': Jupiter grimaces in NASA image - CNET

  03-07-2017 19:30
  
  A little image processing makes a stormy face on Jupiter stand out from the gas giant's swirling clouds.
  
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• IBM uses AI to serve up Wimbledon highlights - CNET

  03-07-2017 19:22
  
  Watson's at it again helping to create two-minute highlights of matches during tennis' biggest and oldest tournament.
  
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• Enjoy this horrifying government fireworks safety video - CNET

  03-07-2017 19:22
  
  As the Fourth of July approaches, the Consumer Product Safety Commission unleashes another doozy of a fireworks safety warning.
  
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• Trump’s plan for rural broadband progress still unclear, but costs could reach $80B

  03-07-2017 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During a trip to Iowa last month, President Trump pledged that bringing broadband internet to rural areas of the U.S. would be a part of his upcoming $1 trillion infrastructure proposal. While there is positivity around Trump’s intentions, there is doubt about the difficulty and cost of such an endeavor…more…
  
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• Early exposure to Apple’s macOS High Sierra public beta

  03-07-2017 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the release of the public beta, it appeared that Apple felt it was safe enough...
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 2017 MacBook Air $800, 9.7-inch iPad LTE $410, Sony h.ear Headphones $159, more

  03-07-2017 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. more…
  
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• Two Year Anniversary of Beats 1 Celebrated in New Interview With DJs

  03-07-2017 18:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Two years ago Apple Music officially launched, alongside the debut of the service's 24/7 streaming radio channel Beats 1. In celebration of that anniversary, Beats 1 DJs Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden and Julie Adenuga have given an interview to Highsnobiety to discuss their career high points working on Beats 1, the evolving landscape of digital radio, and more.Zane Lowe has spoken about his origins with Beats 1 and Apple Music in the past, and in today's interview he again references "perfect" timing
  
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• Roadshow Asks: Andrew Comrie-Picard, how did you get to be a world-class stunt driver? - Roadshow

  03-07-2017 18:00
  
  Comrie-Picard went from being the lead-foot kid on the family farm to doing stunts for "Top Gear," with a quick stop as a lawyer in New York City.
  
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• Australia’s ACCC to question Apple on Westpac chat app payments ban

  03-07-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Technology giant Apple's controversial decision to order Westpac Banking Corporation...
  
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• iPhone 8 rumors: Say goodbye to the Touch ID sensor, hello to ultra-slim bezels

  03-07-2017 17:50 via macworld.com
  
  Updated July 3, 2017 with this bombshell rumor from reliable source Ming-Chi Kuo (via StreetInsider): The iPhone may skip the Touch ID fingerprint sensor entirely in favor of facial recognition via 3D camera. Go to the "What's the latest?" section just below for more details. Poor iPhone 7—we’re only halfway through its first year and it’s already totally overshadowed by whatever is coming next. After all, 2017 marks the iPhone’s 10th birthday, so Apple is
  
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• Apple’s new iPad Pro units offer one of the most advanced chips currently on the market

  03-07-2017 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is pitching its new iPad Pro a powerful tablet computer than can replace your laptop computer...
  
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• Comment: KGI has a good track record, but no Touch ID on iPhone 8 still seems questionable

  03-07-2017 16:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are few analysts with as good a track record as KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo when it comes to Apple. His close links to companies in Apple’s supply-chain puts him in a good position to judge what is and isn’t on the way when it comes to new products.
  But having a good track record isn’t the same as being right every time, and his latest report – that the iPhone 8 will drop Touch ID altogether – seems questionable to me …more…
  
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• New video provides a hands-on look at Apple Watch restore process using iBus tool

  03-07-2017 16:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iBus, a tool that we previously discussed, allows users to connect to the Apple Watch maintenance port for interfacing with iTunes on a Mac. MFC, its creator, says that the iBUS is the first such tool in existence. In the following hands-on video, @alixrezax walks through the Apple Watch restore process from start to finish using the iBus. It’s one of the first hands-on step-by-step looks at the tool in usage that we’ve seen. more…
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple’s iPhone 8 will offer highest screen-to-body ratio in industry; lacks Touch ID

  03-07-2017 15:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  OLED iPhone will adopt full-screen design, with the highest screen-to-body ratio of any smartphone...
  
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• SpaceX Dragon's second splashdown is a historic first - CNET

  03-07-2017 15:56
  
  No spacecraft has ever made two trips from Earth to the International Space Station and back. Until now.
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo Predicts iPhone 8 Will Omit Touch ID Entirely, Come in Limited Color Options

  03-07-2017 15:28 via macrumors.com
  
  KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today made ten predictions related to the 2017 debut of the "iPhone 8," "iPhone 7s," and "iPhone 7s Plus," which are expected to be announced in September and launch sometime afterwards (via StreetInsider).
  Kuo's predictions today largely fall in line with all the rumors we've been hearing about the 2017 iPhones over the past few months, with a few new tidbits that suggest the iPhone 8 will be industry-leading in terms of its edge-to-edge design, come in limit
  
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• The world's wildest vaporizers - CNET

  03-07-2017 15:00
  
  Vape like a king, a Time Lord or Sherlock Holmes with some of the most colorful vaporizers and mods around.
  
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• Apple’s adoption of OLED in iPhone 8 will see it used in 50% of smartphones by 2020 – Trendforce

  03-07-2017 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s decision to use an OLED screen on the iPhone 8 will significantly accelerate adoption by other smartphone manufacturers, says a Trendforce report. The WitsView division of the company suggest that adoption will hit 50% by 2020.
  The prediction highlights ‘the Apple effect’ when it comes to new technology …more…
  
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• Apple Reportedly Investing in LG Display's New OLED Plant, Will Be Solely Devoted to iPhones

  03-07-2017 14:02 via macrumors.com
  
  While Samsung remains the world's the dominant supplier of OLED panels and will supply Apple with up to 92 million OLED screens over the next two years, a new report today suggests that Apple is looking to diversify its supply chain by investing $1.75-2.62 billion into LG Display's OLED manufacturing. Specifically, Apple and LG Display are said to be considering a deal that would funnel Apple's investment into LG Display's new "E6" OLED plant, which would be "exclusively dedicated to Apple order
  
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• Ban on laptops & tablets for US-bound flights led to 20% drop in bookings – AP

  03-07-2017 13:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When the Department of Homeland Security implemented a ban on laptops and tablets being carried in hand baggage on US-bound flights from a number of international airports, it seemed obvious that this was going to hit airlines hard. This has now been confirmed by an AP report …more…
  
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• Google ushers in Wimbledon with bouncy tennis-themed Doodle - CNET

  03-07-2017 13:48
  
  The Doodle even gives a cameo to Rufus the harris hawk, who's almost as much of a Wimbledon champ as many of the players.
  
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• Popular Mobile VPN Services Shut Down in China

  03-07-2017 13:41 via macrumors.com
  
  A popular virtual private network service has been forced to close in China on orders from the government, it emerged on Monday. Bloomberg reported that GreenVPN sent a notice to its customers saying it would end the service from July 1 after "receiving a notice from regulatory departments".
  VPNs route and encrypt internet traffic to servers outside of the country, making them popular with users in China who have limited access to online content because of government restrictions. VPNs allow acc
  
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• Apple shares photos from grand opening of Taipei 101 store in Taiwan

  03-07-2017 13:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple reports that there were overnight queues for the grand opening of its latest retail store, its first one in Taipei. Located in the landmark Taipei 101 skyscraper, the store opened on Saturday morning …more…
  
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• KGI: iPhone 8 features highest screen-to-body ratio in industry, but lacks Touch ID fingerprint scanner of any kind

  03-07-2017 13:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo has sent out a new report with his top predictions for the 2017 iPhone lineup: two iterative updates to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, as well as the all-new OLED iPhone 8. The analyst believes that the iPhone 8 will feature the highest screen-to-body ratio of any phone on the market, thanks to the addition of the ‘notch’ at the top of the screen and a virtual home button.
  However, KGI dampens spirits by stating that the virtual home button will not sup
  
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• Apple reportedly paying LG to exclusively devote OLED production lines to iPhone orders

  03-07-2017 13:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung may be the exclusive supplier of OLED screens for the iPhone 8, but it seems that Apple is taking significant steps to diversify its supply chain.
  Not only is the company reportedly close to striking a deal with LG, but Apple is said to be making a large up-front investment in the company’s OLED production lines in return for output being exclusively devoted to iPhone screens …more…
  
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• Urban Armor Gear Rugged Case review: An excellent tough case for your delicate flower of a laptop

  03-07-2017 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  The sturdy aluminum shell of a MacBook Pro is hard to dent but easy to scratch. And they don’t do well with being dropped, either, speaking from experience. If you’re a klutz or haul your laptop into situations where it’s liable to get dinged up, investing in a case like Urban Armor Gear’s Rugged Case wouldn’t be the worst way to spend your money. I recently had the opportunity to take iterations of the case for the third generation 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina D
  
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• Up close and personal with a giant Titan nuclear missile - CNET

  03-07-2017 13:00
  
  The Titan Missile Museum is a fascinating look inside one of the Cold War’s greatest terrors: the nuclear missile silo. Take a step back in time with this incredible photo tour.
  
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• Apocalypse then: Inside the chilling Titan Missile Museum - CNET

  03-07-2017 13:00
  
  The top-secret nuclear missile silos of the Cold War are either off-limits because they're still in use, or emptied and destroyed. Except for this one.
  
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• First Tesla Model 3 deliveries coming July 28 says Musk - Roadshow

  03-07-2017 12:57
  
  CEO claims production of its most affordable car to ramp to 20,000 a month by December.
  
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• US lifts electronics ban on Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi - CNET

  03-07-2017 12:34
  
  The ban, implemented in March, saw all devices bigger than a phone being prohibited.
  
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• Ooma Home Security review: The Ooma Telo VoIP telephone system gets a security upgrade

  03-07-2017 12:30 via techhive.com
  
  Just add sensors to turn your landline system into a simple security box.
  
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• Russia behind GoldenEye ransomware attack, says Ukraine - CNET

  03-07-2017 12:26
  
  The GoldenEye strain of the Petya ransomware was designed to wipe out data, and hit companies throughout Europe and even one in Australia.
  
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• macOS High Sierra: The new Safari takes steps to reduce persistent user tracking, but is it enough?

  03-07-2017 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  In macOS High Sierra, third parties will have a more difficult time sharing any tracking information via Safari. It’s all part of Apple’s approach to privacy, and it's not just lip service. While such policies certainly helps the company from a marketing standpoint, they're also routinely turned into product features.The new feature seems to have the potential to make it harder for unrelated sites to follow you around the internet. But some experts believe that, while a noble technol
  
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• You could win* some autographed Spider-Man swag! - CNET

  03-07-2017 09:01
  
  Seven lucky readers will take home an autographed Spider-Man item.
  
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• Stephen Hawking: Trump could push the Earth over the brink - CNET

  03-07-2017 06:45
  
  Commentary: In an interview with the BBC, the famed physicist says that the president's climate policies could turn our planet into Venus.
  
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• Robert Downey Jr. drops hints about how long he'll play Iron Man - CNET

  03-07-2017 06:20
  
  "I just want to hang up my jersey before it's embarrassing," the actor said in an interview.
  
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