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• These are the shows coming to Facebook Watch - CNET

  10-08-2017 23:58
  Facebook’s new video platform gets a show lineup.
  
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• Dropbox introduces new ‘mobile prompts’ for two-factor authentication

  10-08-2017 23:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dropbox today is rolling out an update to its mobile applications that makes the two-factor authentication process a bit easier. As an alternative to SMS verification and code generators, the Dropbox mobile applications can now act as a way of identity verification…more…
  
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• Best Buy is selling a 4TB portable drive for $100 today

  10-08-2017 23:39 via macworld.com
  
  Don't kid yourself. It's 2017 and that 1TB external hard drive for backups and extra storage just doesn't cut it anymore. Right now, Best Buy can solve that problem for a little cheaper than usual: The big box retailer is selling a portable 4TB WD easystore external hard drive for $100.That's not quite the deal we saw in April when Best Buy had a desktop easystore 4TB drive on sale for $90, but today's deal is still a good buy. Though Easystore is a Best Buy exclusive, its non-Best Buy counterpa
  
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• 3D model of the iPhone 8 is going viral, and it may be legit - CNET

  10-08-2017 23:31
  A leak of what might be Apple’s next flagship has been turned into a 3D model.
  
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• Snapchat's rapid growth rate is disappearing - CNET

  10-08-2017 23:28
  Snapchat vowed to bounce back from Facebook and Instagram copying all its key features. If that's the plan, it's happening very slowly.
  
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• 5 reasons Microsoft Surface shoppers shouldn’t panic - CNET

  10-08-2017 23:16
  A worrying new Consumer Reports survey estimates very high breakage rates for Surface laptops and tablets. But the full story is more nuanced.
  
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• Uber's Travis Kalanick sued by major investor Benchmark - CNET

  10-08-2017 23:13
  Just when things couldn't get worse, they do. Board member and early investor sues the former CEO for fraud.
  
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• Consumer Reports pulls Microsoft Surface recommendation over poor reliability

  10-08-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following up on a new survey done with their subscribers, Consumer Reports is pulling the “recommended” rating for four Microsoft laptops they had previously reviewed. A change in recommendation is not uncommon with Consumer Reports as seen in their initial review of the 2016 MacBook Pro and it’s subsequent reversal.more…
  
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• Forget fingerprints, the next-gen iPhone might let you Apple Pay with your face

  10-08-2017 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  It looks increasingly like Apple might ditch Touch ID in the forthcoming iPhone...
  
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• Earth-buzzing asteroid spotted ahead of its October arrival - CNET

  10-08-2017 22:26
  Scientists are excited about studying the close encounter with the asteroid, which will come within 27,300 miles of us.
  
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• Unlikely report claims iPhone 8 launch still delayed until November

  10-08-2017 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  New reporting from The Korea Herald appears to be surfacing what is likely old information about the iPhone 8 launch. Citing industry sources, the report claims the OLED iPhone won’t be unveiled until November due in part to design decisions with Touch ID not yet being finalized.
  Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, which often presents reliable information, released a more optimistic forecast earlier this week predicting the OLED iPhone will debut with very limited supply alongside t
  
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• Consumer Reports: Apple makes the most reliable devices; steer clear of Microsoft’s unreliable Surface products

  10-08-2017 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The breakage rate for Microsoft Corp’s Surface devices is significantly worse than for other manufacturers...
  
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• LG V30's dual cameras take a tip from DSLR cameras - CNET

  10-08-2017 22:01
  The V30 will use a glass lens and let in 25 percent more light, LG announced.
  
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• 100-year-old Antarctic fruitcake looks (almost) edible - CNET

  10-08-2017 21:47
  An undead fruitcake rises from the darkness of history and impresses the Antarctic Heritage Trust with its immortality.
  
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• Scoot in silence with the BMW C Evolution electric scooter - Roadshow

  10-08-2017 21:37
  It looks good, it's not *terribly* expensive and it's better for the environment. What's not to like?
  
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• BMW's electric scooter is coming to the US, but it won't be cheap - Roadshow

  10-08-2017 21:37
  It's about 36 percent more expensive than BMW's cheapest scooter.
  
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• Tips for photographing the total solar eclipse

  10-08-2017 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The more I learn about the total solar eclipse, the more excited I am to see it — and to photograph it...
  
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• Emergency services organizations call for Apple to implement life-saving location feature

  10-08-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Emergency services organizations around the world are calling on Apple to implement a location feature...
  
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• You can get 105 Vertu luxury phones for just $26,000 - CNET

  10-08-2017 20:58
  As part of liquidation, Vertu's museum collection of phones is being auctioned off.
  
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• Best MacBook: Which Mac laptop should you buy?

  10-08-2017 20:49 via macworld.com
  
  Editor's note: We've updated this guide with a link to the refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro in Apple's Refurnished and Clearance Store.Apple released new Mac laptops at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference and you’d be right in thinking that this is a really good time to buy one. So you head over to your local Apple store, or you peruse the pages of Apple’s website, and you find yourself with money to spend but no idea on which MacBook to buy.Don’t worry! That’s why
  
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• Hands-On With an iPhone 8 Dummy Model

  10-08-2017 20:48 via macrumors.com
  With the prospective launch date of the new 2017 iPhone models just weeks away, iPhone 8 dummy models, printed mockups, and clones have been circulating regularly, giving us an idea of what to expect with Apple's radically redesigned edge-to-edge OLED iPhone is unveiled.We got our hands on one of the high-quality iPhone 8 dummy models that's been making the rounds thanks to MobileFun and Olixar, and we've done a hands-on video to give MacRumors readers a close look at the design of the device an
  
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• Ikea smart bulbs' Alexa compatibility pushed back to Fall - CNET

  10-08-2017 20:42
  Ikea has said that its forthcoming update enabling control via Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit is now due in Fall 2017.
  
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• Apple vs. Qualcomm: Everyone wins? Why both companies might want to settle quickly

  10-08-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's unlikely that the quarrel will lead to prolonged litigation or court trials...
  
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• Uber loses key exec Ryan Graves - CNET

  10-08-2017 20:14
  The ride-hailing company's senior vice president of global operations steps down from the position but stays on as board director.
  
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• Can the OnePlus 5 topple the Galaxy S8? (The 3:59, Ep. 265) - CNET

  10-08-2017 20:12
  Maybe from a cost perspective. We also talk about a new sleeper bus AND ... smart sex dolls ... seriously.
  
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• Green Dot CEO explains how Apple Pay Cash will work

  10-08-2017 20:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Green Dot 'will perform several roles' for Apple when the iPhone maker launches its P2P payments and Apple Pay Cash services...
  
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• Maven Gig expands its side hustle across the US - Roadshow

  10-08-2017 20:04
  It's not available in every city just yet, but it'll be available in a whole lot more places later this year.
  
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• Watch for Lizard Man during solar eclipse, agency warns - CNET

  10-08-2017 20:01
  Move over, Bigfoot. South Carolina residents should keep an eye out for paranormal Lizard Man creatures during the solar eclipse.
  
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• Police tweet photo of driver holding two phones going 60 mph - CNET

  10-08-2017 20:01
  Commentary: A man is caught allegedly using a phone in one hand and doing something else on another phone with the other ... while driving.
  
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• Mac and iOS Writing App 'Ulysses' Transitions to Subscription Model

  10-08-2017 19:44 via macrumors.com
  Ulysses, the company behind the popular Ulysses writing apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, today announced that it is transitioning to a subscription model going forward.Starting today, Ulysses will be priced at $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year, with a subscription plan unlocking Ulysses for use on all devices. Ulysses is also offering a student plan with six months of access for $10.99, and there are now two-week free trials available.With a subscription model, Ulysses says the company will be a
  
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• Apple’s App Store in China accused of violating local pricing and antitrust laws

  10-08-2017 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple offers gaming, dining and dating apps in a country where most rivals are locally owned...
  
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• Apple ID Website Receives 4/5 'Good' Score in Dashlane's 2017 Password Power Rankings

  10-08-2017 19:08 via macrumors.com
  Password management app Dashlane has enlisted a group of researchers to assess and rank the password policy and security of 37 consumer and 11 enterprise websites. The study examined five password security criteria to result in a point-based ranking system, with points awarded for the following categories: requiring 8+ characters, needing alphanumeric passwords, including a password strength assessment indicator, passing brute force attack simulations, and supporting 2-factor authentication.Base
  
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• Fitbit’s Apple Watch competitor seen in renders; new sensors could offer better vitals tracking

  10-08-2017 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following its acquisition of Pebble last December, Fitbit has been rumored to be working on its own smartwatch for a release at some point this year. We saw a couple renders of Fitbit’s latest wearable back in May, but a new batch of images from Wareable shines new light on what to expect from the upcoming Apple Watch competitor.more…
  
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• No more random calls: Uber adds in-app chat feature - CNET

  10-08-2017 19:02
  The ride-sharing company's in-app chat should eliminate those confusing texts and calls while you try to zero in on a pickup spot.
  
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• Apple Adds 2017 13-Inch MacBook Pro Models to Refurbished Store

  10-08-2017 19:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple today updated its online store for refurbished products to add a selection of 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro models equipped with a Touch Bar.This is the first time the 2017 machines have been available through the refurbished store since their June 2017 release following the Worldwide Developers Conference.
  Apple was offering approximately 15 models at the time this article was written, with each MacBook Pro approximately 15 to 16 percent off. A top-of-the-line 3.5GHz/16GB/1TB model that normal
  
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• Jelly Belly Telly: 360-degree look at how your favorite candy is made - CNET

  10-08-2017 19:00
  This is one sweet tour of the Jelly Belly factory.
  
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• Ikea smart bulbs now work with Apple HomeKit - CNET

  10-08-2017 18:59
  Ikea has reportedly updated its Tradfri smart bulb software to include compatibility with Apple's HomeKit system.
  
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• Popular iOS and Mac writing app Ulysses goes subscription-only, offers lifetime discount to existing users

  10-08-2017 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The recurring subscription model is a business strategy that a growing list of app developers have decided to adopt, and the latest such move comes from the folks behind the stellar iOS and Mac writing app Ulysses. Users can now enjoy a 14-day Ulysses trial, and thereafter subscribe for $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year.
  Subscriptions are beneficial to developers because it provides them with a recurring source of revenue as they work to continually update the app, provide fixes and suppor
  
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• Everything you need to know about Apple iOS 11’s AirPlay 2

  10-08-2017 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s AirPlay is one of the best streaming solutions around, offering unparalleled quality for music. And now AirPlay 2 is coming…
  
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• Father of passwords regrets the advice he gave - CNET

  10-08-2017 18:53
  Commentary: Bill Burr thought he gave the right advice about password creation. He's decided he was wrong.
  
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• Gigabit broadband gives me tomorrow’s internet today - CNET

  10-08-2017 18:38
  Commentary: CNET's Stephen Shankland can now download fast and -- more importantly -- upload fast. This supercharges backup and his photography obsession.
  
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• Apple Watch shipments in third place behind Xiaomi, FitBit - CNET

  10-08-2017 18:34
  Apple now ranks third in the number of wearable devices shipped worldwide, trailing FitBit and Xiaomi.
  
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• Apple falls behind Xiaomi and Fitbit in wearable shipments ahead of LTE Apple Watch launch

  10-08-2017 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canalys is out with new data on the worldwide wearable band market for Q2 2017 that puts Apple in third place behind Xiaomi and Fitbit. Separate analysis saw Apple beat both brands during the previous quarter.
  The figures combine both pricier smart watches and cheaper fitness bands which explains Apple’s third place finish, but Canalys expects LTE connectivity to boost the smartwatch market during the second half of this year.more…
  
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• Lyft acquires YesGraph and DataScore to bring in drivers - CNET

  10-08-2017 18:31
  Aiming to beat out rival Uber, the ride-hailing company puts an emphasis on expansion.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, Apple Watch Series 1 42mm $249, UE Roll 2 $50, more

  10-08-2017 18:31 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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• iOS 11: How to remove Portrait Mode effect after photo was taken

  10-08-2017 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  When Apple launched the iPhone 7 Plus, one of the biggest features was the dual-camera system’s Portrait Mode. The mode gives images a DSLR-like background blur, albeit with some hiccups occassionally. Sometimes the effect looks unnatural or just blurs key areas of the photo.
  On iOS 10, if you didn’t have the option to keep the normal photo enabled under Settings, you might’ve lost a perfectly good moment. It may not have been perfect on day one, but Apple has been making impro
  
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• Get a 4-port smart USB wall charger with European adapters for $10.79 - CNET

  10-08-2017 18:03
  That's 40 percent off the regular price of this top-rated travel plug.
  
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• New high-res video shows off Apple’s next-gen ‘copper gold’ iPhone

  10-08-2017 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone 8 can't be contained anymore...
  
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• Consumer Reports Pulls Purchase Recommendation for Microsoft Surface Devices

  10-08-2017 17:56 via macrumors.com
  After previously giving four Microsoft Surface devices a purchase "recommendation" status, Consumer Reports today has pulled that status from the Microsoft products. The publication said that because of "poor predicted reliability" in comparison with rival brands, it can no longer recommend any Surface laptops or tablets to consumers.The decision specifically targets four Microsoft Surface devices, including the Surface Book (128GB and 512GB versions) and the Surface Laptop (128GB and 256GB vers
  
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• Infiniti built an electric racing throwback for Pebble Beach - Roadshow

  10-08-2017 17:41
  The automaker's going back to its roots. (It's only been around since 1989, but you can ignore that part.)
  
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