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• International Space Station photobombs 2017 solar eclipse - CNET

  21-08-2017 23:54
  The International Space Station enjoyed a moment in front of the sun with a spectacular cameo photo during Monday's solar eclipse.
  
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• Eclipse overshadows everything else on Twitter - CNET

  21-08-2017 23:53
  The natural phenomenon inspires more than 6 million tweets.
  
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• Solar eclipse 2017: Here's what people saw - CNET

  21-08-2017 23:34
  Stare directly at these pics of the eclipse and the people who loved it.
  
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• New tvOS 11 beta references ‘J105a’ code name for upcoming 4K Apple TV

  21-08-2017 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released the seventh beta of an upcoming tvOS 11 update for the fourth-generation Apple TV...
  
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• Apple AI Expert's Full TED Talk Now Available on YouTube

  21-08-2017 23:22 via macrumors.com
  Back in April, Apple product designer and Siri co-founder Tom Gruber gave a TED Talk, where he spoke about his vision of the future of computers and artificial intelligence.The full 10-minute TED Talk was today published on YouTube, giving us a chance to hear his complete thoughts on the future of AI and Siri.In his talk, Gruber says computers should be used to lessen human failings, like memory, and augment human capabilities. He believes computers should log all aspects of our lives, allowing
  
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• Qualcomm's 3D Sensing Technology Two Years Behind Apple's

  21-08-2017 23:02 via macrumors.com
  Apple's progress in 3D sensing design and mass production is 1.5 to 2 years ahead of Qualcomm's, according to a new investor's note released today by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Kuo believes that Qualcomm is behind in both software and hardware development for 3D sensing, and won't be able to ship the technology until 2019. As Qualcomm is the "most engaged" company when it comes to 3D sensing components for Android devices, Android smartphones could lag behind Apple devices for some time
  
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• KGI: Apple’s next-gen OLED iPhone ahead of Qualcomm in 3D sensing tech by at least 2 years

  21-08-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has a significant lead on Qualcomm in the 3D sensing technology space...
  
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• 3 things Ellen Pao says she would do differently at her trial - CNET

  21-08-2017 22:58
  In her upcoming memoir, "Reset," the former VC and Reddit CEO shares mistakes made during her landmark sexual harassment trial, but says there's hope for Silicon Valley.
  
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• AirPods Shipping Estimates Improve to 2 to 3 Weeks

  21-08-2017 22:42 via macrumors.com
  Shipping estimates for Apple's AirPods have improved to two to three weeks in many countries around the world, suggesting Apple is one step closer to achieving supply/demand balance for the much-desired earphones.
  Since the AirPods launched in December, stock has been in short supply. For many weeks, AirPods shipping estimates were at six weeks, but stock improved enough in early August that shipping estimates dropped to four weeks.At the new 2 to 3 week estimate, customers can expect to receive
  
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• Apple Watch Series 3 will deliver more than just LTE capability

  21-08-2017 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Later this year, Apple is expected to introduce its third-generation Apple Watch family...
  
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• Android Oreo is here and you can get it soon - CNET

  21-08-2017 22:17
  Google announces the name of its latest version of Android with the unveiling of a statue in Manhattan that took place while the moon was eclipsing the sun.
  
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• How to securely dispose of your old Mac

  21-08-2017 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's time to move on and end your relationship with your current Mac....
  
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• 4K Apple TV codename referenced in tvOS 11 beta 7

  21-08-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  As Apple today released another round of beta updates for iOS, macOS, and tvOS, we’re hearing more details about the company’s upcoming products. This time, developer Guilherme Rambo has dug up information about the expected 4K Apple TV.more…
  
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• How 'Game of Thrones' filmed the epic 'battle beyond the wall' - CNET

  21-08-2017 21:51
  A new behind-the-scenes video shows the insane amount of work it took to make a zombie polar bear and all those icy fights.
  
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• KGI: Apple’s iPhone 8 ahead of Qualcomm with 3D sensing tech by 2 years

  21-08-2017 21:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a new report out by KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo, the group believes that Apple has a significant lead on Qualcomm in the 3D sensing technology space. KGI reports that Qualcomm won’t be making significant shipments until at least 2019.more…
  
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• Google unveils Android 8.0 Oreo ahead of iOS 11/iPhone 8 launch

  21-08-2017 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google today unveiled the next version of its mobile operating system and its competitor to Apple’s iOS 11 with the official introduction of Android 8.0 ‘Oreo’. more…
  
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• Google Officially Unveils Next-Generation 'Android Oreo'

  21-08-2017 21:32 via macrumors.com
  Google today announced the next-generation version of its Android operating system, which is named Oreo.Android Oreo includes dozens of new features, ranging from notification improvements to picture-in-picture support to new emoji.The update introduces an iOS-like feature called Notification Dots (aka app badges), designed to make it easier to see which apps have new content to display. A long tap on an app icon now displays information like the last notification received and app widgets, much
  
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• Apple seeds seventh macOS High Sierra beta to developers

  21-08-2017 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra update to developers for testing purposes...
  
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• Android Oreo is here - CNET

  21-08-2017 21:06
  Google announces the name of its latest version of Android with the unveiling of a statue in New York City -- while the moon was eclipsing the sun.
  
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• Apple Pay likely to get boost from Visa and Mastercard mandating contactless payment terminals

  21-08-2017 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Pay should get a major lift within the next five years from a pair of factors...
  
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• Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of New watchOS 4 Operating System to Developers

  21-08-2017 20:53 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming watchOS 4 update to developers, one week after seeding the sixth beta and more than two months after introducing the watchOS 4 update at its 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference.Once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Apple Developer Center, the new watchOS 4 beta can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software update.
  To install the update, the Apple Watch needs t
  
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• Logic Pros Review: Syntronik’s massive collection of classic synth emulations

  21-08-2017 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  IK Multimedia unleashed its brand new Syntronik software synth to the masses recently. The new AU/VST instrument is certainly one of the more impressive offerings from the company in terms of virtual sound sources, so there was no way we weren’t going to give this one a spin.more…
  
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• New tvOS 11 Beta References 'J105a,' Code Name for Upcoming Apple TV with 4K Support

  21-08-2017 20:47 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released the seventh beta of an upcoming tvOS 11 update for the fourth-generation Apple TV, and within the beta, there appear to be assets for "J105a," previously revealed as the code name for an upcoming 4K Apple TV.Developer Guilherme Rambo, who has made a name for himself delving into the HomePod firmware, shared a screenshot depicting HDR image assets with a file name that includes "J105a."
  tvOS 11 Beta 7 contains some HDR assets for model J105A 😇 pic.twitter.com/IH2XdDfr
  
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• Apple’s next-gen OLED iPhone’s infrared 3D scanner will work in complete darkness

  21-08-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  It was a memorable moment in Pixar’s 2004 classic 'The Incredibles,' one that seemed wildly futuristic...
  
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• 29 sci-fi and geektastic TV shows coming soon to 2017 - CNET

  21-08-2017 20:24
  Check out the most exciting shows from the fall TV lineup on TV and streaming services.
  
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• Affinity Photo 1.6.4 update headlined by new Macro studio, 3D LUT exports [Video]

  21-08-2017 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Affinity Photo developer, Serif, is continuing to add big enhancements to the iPad version of its professional photo editing app. Version 1.6.4 of Affinity Photo for iPad, which comes not long after the app’s first big update, brings some compelling new features to the table for photo editing enthusiasts.
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• A 500GB Samsung 850 Evo is $150 today

  21-08-2017 19:59 via macworld.com
  
  Amazon has a deal today on one of our longtime favorite solid-state drives: The 500GB Samsung 850 Evo is available for $150. While that’s definitely not the lowest price we’ve seen—during the 2016 holiday season, you could get one for about $135—it’s the best price we’ve seen in awhile. SSD prices are still inflated right now.Samsung’s 850 Evo has been around for close to three years, but we’re still big fans of this SSD. In our 2014 review, we gav
  
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• Apple stuck by the iPad: When the going got tough for Apple’s iPad, Cupertino doubled-down

  21-08-2017 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last quarter, Apple's iPad business -- after suffering a long string of declines -- returned to growth...
  
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• NASA snaps space station crossing the solar eclipse - CNET

  21-08-2017 19:45
  The International Space Station enjoyed a moment in front of the sun with a spectacular cameo photo during Monday's solar eclipse.
  
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• Intel Launches First Eighth-Generation Core Processors, Paving Way For Quad-Core 13-Inch MacBook Pro

  21-08-2017 19:30 via macrumors.com
  Intel today introduced its eighth-generation Core processor lineup [PDF] coming to notebooks later this year.
  The first four eighth-generation processors launching today are U-series chips suitable for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini. They're all 15W chips with four cores and eight threads, paving the way for a quad-core 13-inch MacBook Pro should Apple choose to release one.The new Core i5 and Core i7 chips have integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620, and support both DDR4-2400 an
  
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• Get a Seagate Backup Plus 3TB desktop hard drive for $88.82 - CNET

  21-08-2017 19:27
  That should be more than enough terabytes for your video and other data-intensive activities. Plus: an almost-as-good-as-Prime-Day deal on the Fire HD 8 tablet -- and a case deal to go with it!
  
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• Use your iPhone or iPad to safely view today’s solar eclipse

  21-08-2017 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just type your zip code into the tool to see what time to watch and what your eclipse will look like...
  
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• New for Nissan: 2018 Nissan Titan Midnight Edition trucks - Roadshow

  21-08-2017 18:58
  If you like your trucks with a dash of dark, the Midnight Edition appearance package might brighten up your day.
  
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• More Midnight Editions in store for Nissan - Roadshow

  21-08-2017 18:58
  Nissan adds the popular appearance package to its fleet of three pickup trucks for 2018.
  
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• Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of Upcoming tvOS 11 Update to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  21-08-2017 18:58 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming tvOS 11 update designed for the fourth-generation TV, one week after seeding the sixth beta and over two months after releasing the first beta during the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference.Registered developers can download the tvOS 11 update by connecting the Apple TV to a computer with a USB-C cable and installing the beta software using iTunes.
  tvOS 11 didn't receive a lot of attention at the Worldwide Developers Conference because it's a m
  
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• Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of macOS High Sierra to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  21-08-2017 18:58 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra update to developers for testing purposes, a week after seeding the sixth beta and more than two months after introducing the new software at the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference.The seventh beta of macOS High Sierra can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center or over-the-air using the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store.macOS High Sierra builds on features first introduced in macOS Sierra, focusing on new
  
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• tvOS 11 developer beta 7 rolling out for the Apple TV now

  21-08-2017 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is rolling out the seventh tvOS 11 developer beta for testing on the fourth-gen Apple TV. tvOS 11 brings Home screen sync, automatic dark and light mode, full AirPods support, AirPlay 2 and more.more…
  
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• Apple releases macOS High Sierra developer beta 7

  21-08-2017 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released macOS High Sierra beta 7 for developer testing. macOS High Sierra includes the new Apple File System, HEVC video playback, Metal 2, Photos and Safari upgrades, and more.more…
  
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• Twitter's #FakeEclipseFacts will lead you astray - CNET

  21-08-2017 18:52
  What does the total solar eclipse have to do with gum, horror movies, haircuts and Earth, Wind & Fire? Let Twitter tell you with #FakeEclipseFacts.
  
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• Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of iOS 11 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  21-08-2017 18:51 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the seventh beta of iOS 11 to developers for testing purposes, just a week after releasing the sixth beta and over two months after introducing the new update at the Worldwide Developers Conference.Registered developers can download the seventh beta of iOS 11 from the Apple Developer Center or over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed.
  Today's beta introduces a new Apple Music icon in the Control Center when no music is playing. It used to be a plac
  
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• Apple releases iOS 11 developer beta 7 (and public beta 6)

  21-08-2017 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  [Update: Public beta 6 is now also available for testers.]
  Once again after just a week since the last developer beta, Apple has released the seventh developer beta preview. iOS 11 brings new features like drag-and-drop and a redesigned multitasking interface for iPad, a new customizable Control Center, and much more.more…
  
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• Apple releases iOS 11 developer beta 7

  21-08-2017 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Once again after just a week since the last developer beta, Apple has released the seventh developer beta preview. iOS 11 brings new features like drag-and-drop and a redesigned multitasking interface for iPad, a new customizable Control Center, and much more.more…
  
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• Intel launches 8th-gen i5/i7 processors, could bring big performance gains to MacBooks

  21-08-2017 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Intel has today launched its 8th generation of U-Series Core Processors that could find their way into Apple’s future MacBooks. These newest chips will provide up to a 40% boost in computing productivity and more for laptops and 2-in-1 devices.more…
  
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• Apple AI expert, Tom Gruber explains Siri’s ‘humanistic AI’ at TED

  21-08-2017 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s AI expert, Tom Gruber, delivered a TED talk back in April extolling the benefits that AI may provide for us in the years to come. The video of the onstage presentation has now been released and gives us a better glimpse into the future Gruber imagines. His presentation focuses on what he calls “humanistic AI”, the belief that when machines get smarter, so will we.more…
  
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• Will the Essential Phone get eclipsed? (The 3:59, Ep. 270) - CNET

  21-08-2017 18:35
  Today we're chatting about Andy Rubin's newest device, Amazon's accidental Echo giveaway and the eclipse.
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13-inch MacBook Air $790, Amazon Echo $99, Logitech Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $23, more

  21-08-2017 18:28 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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• Promise Technology Unveils New 'Apollo Cloud 2 Duo' Personal Cloud Storage Device

  21-08-2017 18:05 via macrumors.com
  Promise Technology today announced the launch of its second-generation personal cloud device, the Apollo Cloud 2 Duo. Like the company's original Apollo product, the Cloud 2 Duo is designed to provide a network-attached storage solution to families and small businesses who want the cloud's ease of use with the security of local storage.The Cloud 2 Duo offers double the storage capacity of the original Apollo models at 8TB, but continues to feature a sleek, compact white housing that blends easil
  
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• Apple’s iOS 11-powered iPad vs. the Mac

  21-08-2017 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tim Cook has long professed his faith in the iPad’s future...
  
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• Elon Musk promises cloud-based profiles for Tesla vehicles - Roadshow

  21-08-2017 18:01
  He brought this up on Twitter, because of course he did.
  
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