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• Winter storm Jaxon? Skylar? Names create blizzard of jokes - CNET

  05-10-2017 23:57
  The Weather Channel continues its controversial naming of winter storms, and this year's trendy list has played soccer with your kid.
  
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• Arizona Diamondbacks coach under fire for wearing Apple Watch during Wild Card game vs. Colorado Rockies

  05-10-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following a win against the Colorado Rockies in the NL Wild Card game on Wednesday night...
  
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• iPhone 8 review, Apple Watch Series 3 fix, reaction to the Google Pixel 2 event, and your comments and questions: Macworld Podcast episode 576

  05-10-2017 23:34 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld’s Leah Yamshon has a full review of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, but there’s more iPhone news to talk about. There’s a fix for the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE. And Google held an event on Wednesday—what does it mean for Apple? These are the topics covered by Macworld’s Roman Loyola, Leah Yamshon, Michael Simon, and Adam Patrick Murray in the Macworld Podcast, episode 576.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• iPhone 8 Plus batteries swelling in at least 6 different reports - CNET

  05-10-2017 23:31
  A handful of iPhone 8 Plus phones have split apart in at least five different countries in the past 2 weeks, according to various reports.
  
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• British Royal Navy ships that do Her Majesty proud - CNET

  05-10-2017 23:20
  The UK's Royal Navy may no longer rule the waves, but the ships that make up its fleet are some premium hunks of hardware.
  
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• GoldieBlox founder says 'engineer' must be in girls' vocabulary - CNET

  05-10-2017 23:05
  Debbie Sterling's line of STEM toys is introducing girls to the concept of engineering at a young age.
  
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• Cornell study: Google AI boasts much higher IQ than Apple’s Siri

  05-10-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Compared to Bing and Siri, Google's artificial intelligent system is a cut above the competition...
  
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• Linkin Park to debut its Carpool Karaoke segment with Chester Bennington next week

  05-10-2017 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Prior to the death of lead singer Chester Bennington, Linkin Park had filmed an episode of Carpool Karaoke for Apple’s spin-off, but Apple said at the time that Bennington’s family would decide whether or not to air the segment. Linkin Park announced on Facebook today, however, that the segment will air next week…more…
  
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• Turns out Pixel 2's unlimited photo storage has a limit - CNET

  05-10-2017 22:40
  Pixel 2 owners will be able to store their full-resolution pictures on Google Photos, but only until 2020.
  
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• Facebook testing new dedicated macOS client, starting with Workplace enterprise users

  05-10-2017 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facebook this week has quietly launched a new desktop Mac application with built-in screen sharing and chat. As first discovered by TechCrunch, this app is targeted at Workplace users right now as it focuses on building a suite of services competing with the likes of Slack…more…
  
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• Quiz: Which smart home speaker is right for you? - CNET

  05-10-2017 22:37
  We'll tell you which device is best for the unique way you live.
  
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• We toss around the Google Home Mini (The 3:59, Ep. 295) - CNET

  05-10-2017 22:32
  Today's podcast is devoted to Google's small addition to its Home family.
  
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• Sonos fights Apple, Amazon and Google with tears - CNET

  05-10-2017 22:28
  Commentary: Big competitors are marching at you. What do you do? Release ads that appeal to the heart.
  
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• New infotainment tech causes big distractions, AAA study finds - Roadshow

  05-10-2017 22:24
  Just because it's new doesn't mean it's safer to use while driving.
  
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• Macworld reviews iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: Don’t overlook these shiny, speedy upgrades

  05-10-2017 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple releases a new iPhone every September, and it’s a given that it will be the...
  
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• Uber removing private iOS API that allowed them to record your display

  05-10-2017 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber’s head of security communications has today announced that the company is removing access from its iOS app that may have allowed the company to record a user’s display unknowingly. Security researchers had noticed that Uber was given access to these private APIs by Apple, an unprecedented move from the security focused company.more…
  
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• Siri, why have you fallen behind other digital assistants?

  05-10-2017 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has a reputation for entering markets late...
  
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• Uber's iOS app could have recorded your screen - CNET

  05-10-2017 21:25
  Apple allowed the ride-hailing app to build the capability into its software to help it work with Apple Watch.
  
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• Apple Music integration within Facebook Messenger rolling out now

  05-10-2017 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facebook announced last spring at its F8 developer conference that it would be bringing Apple Music integration to its Messenger app. Now, the feature is beginning to roll out to users.more…
  
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• Koenigsegg Agera RS crushes Bugatti Chiron's acceleration record - Roadshow

  05-10-2017 21:18
  That record didn't last very long.
  
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• iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, Pixel 2 XL: Which should you buy? - CNET

  05-10-2017 21:15
  8 different ways to narrow down your decision.
  
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• CNET asks: Are you excited about Google's shiny new devices? - CNET

  05-10-2017 21:07
  Google's event just unveiled a lineup of new devices to the public. Have any of them wowed you? We want to know.
  
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• Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13 Supplemental Update with fix for APFS Disk Utility bug and Keychain vulnerability

  05-10-2017 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Brazilian software developer Matheus Mariano appears to have discovered a significant Disk Utility bug...
  
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• The best ways to sell or trade in your iPhone

  05-10-2017 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The most recent iPhone model drops as much as $100 in value after the new iPhone is released...
  
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• Apple releases macOS High Sierra Supplemental Update

  05-10-2017 20:26 via macworld.com
  
  Apple on Thursday released the macOS High Sierra Supplemental Update. This update is an important security update that addresses two issues:It fixes the security hole in Keychain that made the news last week. Security researcher Patrick Wardle created code was able to access Keychain and collect passwords. Wardle did not release the code he used.
  It fixes a vulnerability discovered by software developer Matheus Mariano, where Disk Utility improperly shows the passwords of encrypted Apple File Sy
  
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• See bird photobomb the space station as ISS crosses the sun - CNET

  05-10-2017 20:24
  A spectacular photo captures a glorious feathered flyer as the International Space Station passes in front of our star.
  
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• 'Stranger Things' teaser conspires with Gremlins, New Coke - CNET

  05-10-2017 20:23
  A Netflix video explores the hazy connections between the events of "Stranger Things," New Coke, the 1984 Olympics and mermaids.
  
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• Belkin announces new USB-C hub with HDMI, USB-A, and more

  05-10-2017 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Belkin today has announced a new USB-C 3.1 dock for MacBook and MacBook Pro users. The company touts that the Express Dock HD packs “speed, power, and efficient charging” through its 1M cable…more…
  
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• Get an Apple iPhone SE for $129, iPhone 6 for $199

  05-10-2017 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple charges $349 for the exact same phone...
  
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• ‘Bang! The Bert Berns Story’ to be third exclusive Apple Music documentary this month

  05-10-2017 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just earlier today, we reported that Apple will be bringing a behind-the-scenes documentary along with Pink’s new album to Apple Music. Now, Apple has shared a trailer for another music documentary to hit its music service exclusively later this month, Bang! The Bert Berns Story.more…
  
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• Jamie Oliver's Land Rover has a nicer kitchen than your house - Roadshow

  05-10-2017 19:59
  If he lived in the US, he'd be the most popular guy at every tailgate.
  
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• Jamie Oliver's Land Rover's kitchen will make any chef envious - Roadshow

  05-10-2017 19:57
  Land Rover's special vehicle operations team built celebrity chef Jamie Oliver a really nice kitchen inside a Discovery.
  
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• BrandPost: Is Antivirus Necessary in the World of Mac?

  05-10-2017 19:35 via macworld.com
  
  The last decade has served up plenty of lessons around taking digital security too lightly. For years, threats targeting the Windows operating system have grabbed the headlines, leaving the impression that other operating systems are immune to commercial, opportunistic threats.The modern Mac OS is based on a solid architecture, with built-in security features that do a pretty good job fending off malware. But the explosive growth of the web and our dependence on cloud services has changed the se
  
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• How does the Google Home Mini compare to the Amazon Echo Dot? - CNET

  05-10-2017 19:30
  Does Google's fun-sized smart speaker have the specs to stack up to Amazon's popular Dot?
  
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• Tim Cook remembers Steve Jobs, who died 6 years ago today - CNET

  05-10-2017 19:28
  In a Tweet, Apple CEO Tim Cook honors his predecessor on the anniversary of Jobs' death.
  
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• Apple releases supplemental update for macOS High Sierra with various bug fixes

  05-10-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released a supplemental update for macOS High Sierra incorporating various bug fixes for Macs. Apple says it improves ‘installer robustness’, fixes a graphical problem with Adobe InDesign and addresses an issue with mail not sending from Yahoo accounts.
  To update, open the Mac App Store and navigate to the Updates tab on a machine running macOS High Sierra.more…
  
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• Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 models now available

  05-10-2017 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 models are now available to order from Apple and Best Buy. While the LTE version is shipping in roughly 3-4 weeks, some Apple Stores have stock today. The Nike+ model without LTE looks to be a bit easier to come by…more…
  
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• Trump administration backs Apple, says Supreme Court should deny Samsung’s most recent cert petition

  05-10-2017 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  A few months after the Supreme Court of the United States requested the Trump Administration's perspective...
  
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• Volcanic eruptions powered the moon's ancient atmosphere - CNET

  05-10-2017 19:06
  A long, long time ago, volcanic activity on the moon created a fascinating atmosphere around our lunar neighbor.
  
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• Google's Home Max vs. Apple's HomePod vs. Amazon's Echo Plus - CNET

  05-10-2017 18:49
  How does Google's pricey Home Max speaker compare to Apple's HomePod and Amazon's Echo Plus?
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Samsung 40-inch 4K UHDTV $398, Tweetbot 4 for iOS $5, iPhone 8/Plus cases $4, more

  05-10-2017 18:27 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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• Lenovo CEO: Microsoft will pull the plug on its beleaguered Surface hardware in 2019 at the latest

  05-10-2017 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Microsoft will quit its loss-making Surface hardware business by 2019, according to execs...
  
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• Hey Jim Beaver, how did you get to be the king of racing media? - Roadshow

  05-10-2017 18:00
  How an off-road racer saw the future of internet radio, and brought in the dirt.
  
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• Netflix raises prices on two of its three plans, stock jumps as well [U]

  05-10-2017 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Netflix today has raised its prices slightly for new customers for its standard and premium plans, while existing customers will start paying the higher prices in November.more…
  
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• Apple vs. Samsung doesn't need Supreme Court redo, DOJ says - CNET

  05-10-2017 17:32
  The Department of Justice recommends denial -- again -- for Samsung's request that the Supreme Court look into the legal squabble.
  
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• New type of battery could let people charge gadgets, appliances and electric vehicles in seconds

  05-10-2017 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  British start-up Zap&Go has developed carbon-ion supercapacitors...
  
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• Netflix raises subscription prices for most US viewers - CNET

  05-10-2017 17:23
  Three weeks ahead of the "Stranger Things" season 2 premiere, Netflix is asking for more.
  
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• Apple’s macOS High Sierra: You’ll hardly notice

  05-10-2017 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  At one time, a new version of macOS might have been a huge deal. Apple would announce over 200 new features...
  
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