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• Big hunk of space junk survives plunge back to Earth - CNET

  01-08-2017 23:42
  A tank from a Chinese rocket launched a decade ago appears to have made a dramatic return back to its planet of origin.
  
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• This might be the Galaxy Note 8's dual camera - CNET

  01-08-2017 23:38
  The camera module has everything from 3X zoom to Super Night Mode, and it might be coming to the Note 8.
  
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• AAPL hits all time high in after hours trading

  01-08-2017 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  In after hours trading following Apple’s announcement of strong fiscal Q3 results, AAPL stock has jumped to almost $160 as of this writing.more…
  
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• The iPhone 8 wait doesn't hurt Apple sales - CNET

  01-08-2017 23:25
  Apple sold 41 million iPhones and saw its iPad sales finally rebound in the last quarter, but all eyes are on September for the debut of the next iPhone.
  
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• Google told to fess up about how it tracks what you buy in stores - CNET

  01-08-2017 23:16
  Privacy experts want to know how Google is protecting your privacy as it uses credit card data to tell advertisers if you’re buying stuff in stores you searched for online.
  
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• Preorders for SNES Classic Edition start late August in US - CNET

  01-08-2017 23:04
  The console will launch on September 29, but you can (hopefully) preorder this box of nostalgia before then.
  
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• Apple's third-quarter earnings soar on the back of booming iPad sales

  01-08-2017 23:00 via macworld.com
  
  No new iPhone, no problem for Apple’s bottom line. The company just reported its third quarter results for fiscal year 2017 and they’re awfully good: $8.7 billion profit, or $1.67 per share, on revenue of $45.4 billion.That breaks down to 41 million iPhones, a slight increase from the third quarter of 2016, when Apple moved more than a little more than 40 million handsets. Sales were down when compared to last quarter's 50.7 million, however.But the big surprise was the iPad. On the
  
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• Electronic Ocarina of Time lets you serenade Zelda - CNET

  01-08-2017 22:53
  Head to Hyrule and be your own Link with an electronic Ocarina of Time that lets you play iconic tunes from the Legend of Zelda.
  
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• Live blog: Apple’s fiscal year Q3 2017 earnings call

  01-08-2017 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple just announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2017, reporting profits of $8.72 billion on revenues of $45.4 billion. The company sold 41 million iPhones, 11.4 million iPads, and 4.29 million Macs.
  Now that the numbers are out there in the public, Apple is set to hold its 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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• MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q317 conference call

  01-08-2017 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q317 Conference Call with analysts...
  
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• Apple announces Q3 2017 revenue of $45.4b: 41m iPhones, 11.4m iPads, 4.29m Macs

  01-08-2017 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has announced its latest quarter results including $45.4b in revenue and $8.72 profit from 41m iPhones, 11.4m iPads, and 4.29m Macs sold.
  FY17 Q3 results compare to the previous quarter’s $52.9 billion in revenue, $11.03 billion in profit, 50.7 million iPhones, 8.92 million iPads, and 4.19 million Macs. In the same quarter a year ago, Apple reported $42.4 billion in revenue, $7.8 billion in profit, 40.4 millions iPhones sold, 9.9 
  
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• Facebook working on an Android-based video chat device

  01-08-2017 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last year, Facebook poached Regina Dugan, the head of Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects, to lead a new hardware group. Building 8’s first products are now coming into light as a new report notes the development of a HomePod smart speaker competitor and a video chat device. For those that remember Mark Zuckerburg’s security advice from last year, the rumors of these new products come with some irony.more…
  
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• iPhone 8 sneak peek, the iPod nano and iPod shuffle RIP, and Apple Park: Macworld Podcast episode 567

  01-08-2017 22:22 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s next iPhone: Apple provides a hint as to what’s in store. The iPod nano and iPod shuffle are discontinued. And will engineers hate working in Apple Park? Macworld’s Roman Loyola, Oscar Raymundo, and Leah Yamshon talk about these topics and more in the Macworld Podcast, episode 567.Here are relevant links to get more info.iPhone 8 rumors
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• Apple’s HomePod firmware leak confirms inductive charging in ‘iPhone 8’

  01-08-2017 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple mistakenly released HomePod software into the wild, and the operating system revealed more details about the iPhone 8...
  
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• Tesla owners are 'fanatical' even as service lags, study shows - Roadshow

  01-08-2017 21:45
  It's not all roses in the latest study from Bernstein Research, but it's pretty close.
  
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• Razer nixes support for Nextbit Robin phone for good - CNET

  01-08-2017 21:38
  Razer acquired Nextbit and its cloud-friendly Robin phone earlier this year. Starting today, it will shut down support for the device.
  
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• Apple seeks tax breaks for suppliers to make iPhones in India

  01-08-2017 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. has asked the Indian government to extend tax breaks to its suppliers if India seeks...
  
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• Galaxy S8, S8 Plus now compatible with Google Daydream - CNET

  01-08-2017 21:02
  Updates for Daydream will roll out for the S8 phones over the next few weeks, but timing will vary by carrier.
  
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• Spark email client for Mac gains new Smart Search features, better performance

  01-08-2017 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Readdle is out with a new update to Spark for Mac that brings new Smart Search features to the desktop email client. Spark 1.3 delivers a new way to easily find files, attachments, and other message content from emails with a visual indicator of where content is in an email.more…
  
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• Japanese Civic Type R accessories are cool, hella expensive - Roadshow

  01-08-2017 20:56
  You can really zhush up the Civic Type R, so long as you live in Japan.
  
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• Hands-on: The entry-level Mid-2017 5K iMac is a great deal with room for future growth [Video]

  01-08-2017 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  For $1799, the entry-level 5K iMac is a very good deal for anyone looking for a powerful machine that can be upgraded to some extent. Of course, when it comes to an all-in-one machine like the iMac, the term “upgrade” is used loosely, but it’s still fairly remarkable how much headroom you can garner from Apple’s entry-level 27-inch 5K machine.
  In this hands-on post and video walkthrough, we’ll consider several reasons why the base-model 5K iMac is such a compelling
  
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• All eyes on Cupertino as Apple reports earnings today – here’s what to watch for

  01-08-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the most valuable American company by market capitalization, Apple's financial results...
  
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• Apple’s leaked firmware suggests ‘iPhone 8’ with split status bar, no Touch ID under display, and function area

  01-08-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Firmware for the as-of-yet unreleased HomePod has provided a wealth of information...
  
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• Facebook developing video chat device with touchscreen - CNET

  01-08-2017 19:55
  The rumored 13-inch display will have a wide-angle camera that can scan for people's faces and objects.
  
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• Smart NFC food packages might be coming to a store near you - CNET

  01-08-2017 19:49
  Cans and cartons are getting NFC technology that allows you to tap them with your phone and see product information on-screen.
  
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• CNET asks: Should phone use while crossing the street become illegal? - CNET

  01-08-2017 19:46
  In Honolulu it will be soon illegal to use your phone in the crosswalk. CNET wants to know if you think this law is a good move or a bad one?
  
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• Hawk raised by eagles behaves like its adoptive family - CNET

  01-08-2017 19:42
  An orphaned hawk found an unlikely home with a nest of bald eagles and worked hard to fit in with its new family.
  
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• Kuri robot will record videos of your life automatically - CNET

  01-08-2017 19:30
  Robots automatically recording videos of your family? Kuri Vision bets you'll trust a cute face.
  
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• Here are Apple’s HomePod UI sounds

  01-08-2017 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's now infamous leaked HomePod firmware...
  
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• Apple Pay picks up another 20+ banks around the world

  01-08-2017 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  New banks and credit unions across the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Japan have joined Apple’s list of participating partners as part of the first expansion of Apple Pay this month. Check out the latest Apple Pay banks below:more…
  
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• The dangers of driving for Uber in South Africa (The 3:59, Ep. 259) - CNET

  01-08-2017 19:01
  Today on the podcast, we discuss Uber hiring a security company in South Africa, plus Amazon's ban on Blu phones.
  
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• Joining Apple, Amazon’s China cloud service bows to censors

  01-08-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Another major American technology company is moving to implement the country’s tough restrictions on online content...
  
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• Alexa's Fire TV controls go live, camera support coming soon - CNET

  01-08-2017 18:57
  You can now tell your Amazon Echo device to pause, play, fast forward, rewind, or launch content on Amazon Fire TV. Up next: Smart home camera feeds on your TV.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: new iPad Pro $600, Apple Watch Bands $9, MacBook Air 13″ 256GB $950, more

  01-08-2017 18:30 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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• YouTube gets faster, more accurate in fight against terror videos - CNET

  01-08-2017 18:21
  Better flagging, more experts and restrictions for controversial content are all part of YouTube's plan.
  
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• New U.S. government data on H-1B visas prove that IT outsourcers hire a lot but pay very little

  01-08-2017 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  A small number of IT outsourcing companies get a disproportionately high number of H-1B visas and pay below-average wages to their workers...
  
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• VW's compact T-Roc crossover will debut on August 23 - Roadshow

  01-08-2017 18:13
  A new teaser video gives us a behind-the-scenes look at this Golf-sized ute.
  
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• Get an 8-outlet, 6-USB-port surge protector for $30.99 - CNET

  01-08-2017 17:55
  Designed to sit on a desk, this surprisingly stylish mini-tower handles all your power needs. Plus: If you like puzzles and own an Android device, today's your lucky day...
  
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• Apple’s leaked HomePod code confirms facial expression detection and virtual Home button for next-gen iPhone

  01-08-2017 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Yesterday, details about Apple's upcoming iPhone 8 were revealed by engineers who discovered clues...
  
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• BMW will bring a new, topless concept to Pebble Beach - Roadshow

  01-08-2017 17:36
  Rumor has it that this new concept will preview BMW's Z4 successor.
  
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• Microsoft wants you to upgrade to a new Surface every 18 months - CNET

  01-08-2017 17:32
  The company's new Surface Plus program offers monthly payments and an upgrade plan for its touchscreen products.
  
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• Mophie’s new 30W Powerstation USB-C XXL promises to power MacBooks up to 14 hours

  01-08-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  With Apple’s MacBooks moving from special MagSafe connectors to universal USB-C ports for charging, it’s now possible for accessory makers to easily make battery packs for expanding laptop power. Mophie’s new $149.95 Powerstation USB-C XXL is a high-capacity external battery that promises to charge new MacBooks…more…
  
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• The most important numbers in Apple’s Q317 earnings report today won’t be iPhone sales

  01-08-2017 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s probably going to be a relatively fallow quarter — by Apple’s standards at least...
  
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• Daimler is investing in flying cars for some reason - Roadshow

  01-08-2017 17:15
  I guess Stuttgart ran out of actual things to spend money on.
  
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• Why Apple’s flagship OLED iPhone will be so expensive

  01-08-2017 16:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's OLED iPhone will cost well over $1,000...
  
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• HP dresses up its VR backpacks for business - CNET

  01-08-2017 16:49
  The company says the HP Z BR backpack is the most powerful wearable computer you can strap to your body.
  
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• Bitcoin splits in two amid feud - CNET

  01-08-2017 16:32
  Bitcoin Cash is a new strand of the cryptocurrency launching Tuesday in a "hard fork."
  
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• Apple and Google pull hundreds of trading apps from stores over fears of financial scams

  01-08-2017 16:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple and Google have removed hundreds of trading apps from their online stores after an intervention...
  
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• Honda’s all-electric Clarity arrives at select dealers today, with CarPlay as standard

  01-08-2017 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2017 Honda Clarity Electric, the first all-electric model in the Clarity range, goes on sale at select dealers in California and Oregon today. It’s equipped with an 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen which supports both CarPlay and Android Auto …more…
  
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• Keep the noise down with 2018 Ford Mustang's 'Good Neighbor Mode' - Roadshow

  01-08-2017 16:29
  Or, you know, find cooler neighbors.
  
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