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• Apple's Mac Shipments Down in Q3 2017 Amid Continuing PC Market Decline

  10-10-2017 23:44 via macrumors.com
  Amid an ongoing decline in worldwide PC shipments, Apple's Mac shipments also experienced a decline in the third quarter of 2017 according to new PC shipping estimates shared this afternoon by Gartner. In Q3 2017, Apple shipped an estimated 4.6 million Macs worldwide, down from 4.89 million in the year-ago quarter, marking a 5.6 percent decline in growth.Apple's market share for the quarter comes in at 6.9 percent, down from 7 percent in the third quarter of 2016. Apple was ranked the number fiv
  
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• Spielberg’s ‘Amazing Stories’ is just the first of Apple’s major TV deals

  10-10-2017 23:43 via macworld.com
  
  It was inevitable that Apple would begin signing big-name talent and major franchises to its forthcoming push into original video. Inevitable from the moment it hired two respected television industry executives, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht.Under Eddy Cue, Apple was able to experiment with shows like Planet of the Apps and Carpool Karaoke. But Van Amburg and Erlicht spent years at Sony developing prestige, big-budget scripted programming—and they were not hired at Apple to do an
  
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• Zuckerberg 'sorry' for controversial VR tour of Puerto Rico - CNET

  10-10-2017 23:41
  The Facebook CEO apologizes to anyone he might've offended when he tried to show how VR could help raise awareness of the hurricane-ravaged island's plight.
  
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• Rising costs to remain default search on Apple devices worries Google investors

  10-10-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Investors are obsessed with this money, called traffic acquisition costs, and they're particularly worried...
  
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• Twitter to allow 'bookmarking' tweets to save for later - CNET

  10-10-2017 23:05
  With Twitter's bookmarking feature, you can privately track interesting tweets without hitting "like."
  
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• Camera shootout: Apple’s iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone 7 Plus

  10-10-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Though the cameras in Apple's latest iPhones boast the same megapixel count as last year's models...
  
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• Developer Demonstrates iOS Phishing Attack That Uses Apple-Style Password Request

  10-10-2017 22:47 via macrumors.com
  Developer Felix Krause today shared a proof of concept phishing attack that's gaining some traction as it clearly demonstrates how app developers can use Apple-style popups to gain access to an iPhone user's Apple ID and password.As Krause explains, iPhone and iPad users are accustomed to official Apple requests for their Apple ID and password for making purchases and accessing iCloud, even when not in the App Store or iTunes app.
  Using a UIAlertController that emulates the design of the system
  
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• Apple makes deal with Spielberg for 'Amazing Stories' reboot - CNET

  10-10-2017 22:35
  The tech giant is going for original programming with a remake of the Spielberg-produced '80s cult anthology TV series.
  
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• Patent troll grabs Nokia patents, sues Apple for 12.5 cents for every iPhone sold

  10-10-2017 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last year, a Delaware federal jury found that Apple's iPhone infringed a MobileMedia patent and ordered Apple to pay...
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg's virtual Puerto Rico jaunt misses the mark - CNET

  10-10-2017 22:13
  Commentary: The Facebook CEO and his social VR leader "teleport" to the hurricane-ravaged island and happen to promote their Oculus conference. Just a little gauche?
  
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• Gizmodo reviews Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular): ‘The first smartwatch actually worth buying’

  10-10-2017 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  I’m so enamored I’m actually encouraging others to buy this silly little square...
  
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• Tim Cook believes learning to code is more important than English [Video]

  10-10-2017 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tim Cook is touring France this week where he spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about education and taxes, and a new video interview via Konbini shows the Apple CEO talking more about the former.more…
  
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• Apple patent application reveals work on self-adjusting Apple Watch bands

  10-10-2017 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's U.S. Patent No. 9,781,984 for 'Dynamic fit adjustment for wearable electronic devices' details methods...
  
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• Twitter Adds 'Happening Now' Feature to Recommend Events and Topics

  10-10-2017 21:28 via macrumors.com
  Twitter today announced the addition of a new "Happening Now" feature that is designed to surface customized recommendations for tweets about a particular topic or event that's going on in the world.Events are displayed at the top of the Twitter timeline in the Twitter app, and clicking on one of the available events displays a list of tweets that are grouped up by event.
  Twitter is rolling out the Happening Now feature for sports-related events to start with, but it will expand to other types o
  
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• Hyundai Shopper Assurance is car buying with a modern twist - Roadshow

  10-10-2017 21:24
  That modern twist involves moving slightly away from the standard dealer formula.
  
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• VR promised us the future. Too bad we're stuck in the present - CNET

  10-10-2017 21:14
  Oculus, the VR company that Mark Zuckerberg bought for more than $2 billion, has a problem: It’s struggling to convince people to buy its gear.
  
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• App Store Search Ads expand to Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland

  10-10-2017 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today has announced that its App Store Search Ads will be coming to three more countries next week, bringing the total available countries up to seven.more…
  
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• Apple inks deal with Spielberg’s Amblin for ‘Amazing Stories’ reboot

  10-10-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc is betting on acclaimed director and producer Steven Spielberg for its first major foray...
  
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• Save 80% on a Lifetime of MacX Media Conversion Software

  10-10-2017 20:53 via macworld.com
  
  Whether you prefer iOS or Android, Mac or PC, you shouldn't be forced to pick a side when it comes to enjoying movies and videos on your favorite devices. That's the philosophy behind the MacX Media Conversion Lifetime License Bundle, and now it's on sale for more than 80 percent off its usual price.Featuring MacX DVD Ripper Pro and MacX Video Converter Pro, this collection ends your compatibility woes by delivering lifetime licenses to software that allows you to watch any v
  
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• Carrie Fisher's dog watched the new Star Wars trailer - CNET

  10-10-2017 20:50
  A photo of Carrie Fisher's dog Gary viewing his late mom in "The Last Jedi" trailer might break your heart.
  
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• Save Hundreds on a Lifetime of Online Privacy From Windscribe VPN ($49)

  10-10-2017 20:47 via macworld.com
  
  Surfing on public Wi-Fi is certainly convenient, but what most users aren't aware of is the risk they take when they log on to an unsecured network. These networks can be home to snoopers and hackers eager to take a look at your browsing movements and personal information. That's why it's important to protect your privacy with a VPN that keeps these malicious users in the dark.A desktop application and browser extension duo, Windscribe VPN is the ideal choice when it comes to protecting your onl
  
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• Apple pulls plug on Elvis Presley biopic after Harvey Weinstein scandal

  10-10-2017 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has pulled the plug on an Elvis Presley biopic series from The Weinstein Company
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang used duct tape to improve aero, efficiency - Roadshow

  10-10-2017 20:31
  Don't count on finding that piece of tape at the dealership, though.
  
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• Anti-Defamation League, tech firms team to fight online hate - CNET

  10-10-2017 20:28
  Facebook, Twitter, Google and Microsoft are among the companies joining forces with the advocacy group to curb cyberhate.
  
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• Dow Jones spreads fake news story of Google acquiring Apple

  10-10-2017 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Dow Jones Newswires had a ‘technical error’ which caused the portal to report several spurious...
  
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• 'Game of Thrones: The Rock Musical' brings winter to Broadway - CNET

  10-10-2017 20:04
  An unauthorized parody of the HBO hit savages Jon Snow and the rest of the best (and worst) from Westeros.
  
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• WSJ: Apple strikes deal with Steven Spielberg for new ‘Amazing Stories’ sci-fi

  10-10-2017 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Recent hires Jamie Ehrlicht and Zack Van Amburg from Sony Television appear to be hard at work on landing a serious TV series for Apple. Last month it was reported that the duo has been shopping for a Game of Thrones-style drama, and today The Wall Street Journal says Apple has struck a deal with Steven Spielberg on a new sci-fi series.more…
  
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• Apple Inks Deal With Steven Spielberg for 'Amazing Stories' Sci-Fi Series

  10-10-2017 20:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple is teaming up with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and Comcast's NBC Universal TV production unit to create new episodes of sci-fi series "Amazing Stories," reports The Wall Street Journal."Amazing Stories" is a science fiction and horror series created by Spielberg that originally ran on NBC from 1985 to 1987. During its two-year tenure, the show won five Emmy Awards. It focused on a new topic each episode, in the vein of "Tales From the Crypt," "Twilight Zone," and "Black Mirror."Ap
  
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• Nvidia's new Pegasus platform will power Level 5 self-driving cars - Roadshow

  10-10-2017 19:59
  It builds upon the Drive PX 2 platform unveiled in 2016.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Discovery' is a journey toward optimism - CNET

  10-10-2017 19:42
  Don't fret, they say, over the darker tone and seemingly continuity-bending aspects like lead character Michael Burnham's upbringing.
  
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• Tamagotchi returns to drive you crazy like it's 1997 - CNET

  10-10-2017 19:34
  The digital pets from the '90s are returning to the US for their 20th anniversary.
  
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• Apple details environmental efforts in its ‘Paper and Packaging Strategy’ report

  10-10-2017 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last month, Apple shared an environmental report specific to the iPhone X. One detail in the report is that “100 percent of packaging fibers are sourced from responsibly managed forests, bamboo, waste sugarcane, or recycled paper.” Now, Apple has released a white paper thoroughly detailing its “Paper and Packaging Strategy”.more…
  
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• Slow iPhone? Don’t blame Apple, blame your apps

  10-10-2017 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Each year, fall ushers in a few certainties. Leaves change color and fall gently to the ground...
  
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• Snapchat Gains Context Cards for Adding More Info to Snaps

  10-10-2017 19:17 via macrumors.com
  Snapchat today introduced a new feature called Context Cards, designed to add more information and functionality to your Snaps. Context Cards offer quick access to options like location information, directions, reviews, and ride sharing services.Context Cards can be accessed by swiping up on any Snap that has a "More" option, with the info attached to Snaps tagged with venue-specific Geofilters or submitted to Our Story.Snaps will display reviews, directions, phone numbers, and more from partner
  
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• I want to cuddle the porg from 'The Last Jedi' trailer - CNET

  10-10-2017 19:01
  A screaming, feathery, fuzzy porg wins over a Star Wars fan's heart in the new trailer for "The Last Jedi."
  
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• Review: Pixie's ARKit-Enabled Item Trackers Are Neat, But Still Feel Like They're in Beta

  10-10-2017 18:40 via macrumors.com
  Apple's augmented reality developer framework, known as ARKit, launched within iOS 11 on September 19. The debut turned hundreds of millions of iPhones into advanced AR-capable devices in the span of a few days, leading to the first wave of ARKit apps on the iOS App Store.
  One of these apps is called "Pixie," which existed prior to ARKit with its own proprietary AR technology, but the company updated its main app and "Pixie Point" trackers with Apple's technology last month. I've been testing Pi
  
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• Ready, set: A new batch of SNES units hits stores today - CNET

  10-10-2017 18:33
  If you want an SNES Classic, call your local GameStop or ThinkGeek store to see if they received a shipment.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Anker Accessory Sale from $11, Sharp 50″ 4K Roku UHDTV $380, Wi-Fi Smart Plugs $37, more

  10-10-2017 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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• Apple Shares Meticulous Steps Taken to Ensure iPhone Packaging is Environmentally Friendly

  10-10-2017 18:14 via macrumors.com
  Apple has shared a new Paper and Packaging Strategy white paper, outlining steps the company takes to reduce its paper impact by using paper more efficiently, sourcing it responsibly, and protecting or creating sustainable working forests.
  iPhone 7 packaging
  To protect the environment for the future, Apple said three priorities guide its efforts:1. Reduce impact on climate change by using renewable energy sources and driving energy efficiency in products and facilities.2. Conserve precious resou
  
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• Best DVR for cord cutters

  10-10-2017 18:09 via techhive.com
  
  TiVo Roamio OTA vs. Tablo vs. Channel Master vs. HDHomeRun with Plex: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
  
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• Alien Skin Software announces new RAW photo editor for photographers

  10-10-2017 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alien Skin Software today announced the release of Exposure X3, their non-destructive RAW photo editor and organizer...
  
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• World's only 747 supertanker fights deadly California fires - CNET

  10-10-2017 18:03
  As devastating fires burn through California's Wine Country, an aircraft that can drop almost 20,000 gallons of water arrives to help.
  
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• Snapchat update adds location-based Context Cards for reviews, business info, and actions

  10-10-2017 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Snapchat is partnering with several services including OpenTable and Lyft to launch something new called Context Cards. These location-based cards bring relevant information like business hours, reviews, contact information, and travel options to Snapchat.more…
  
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• The force is strong with Samsung's Star Wars themed robovacs - CNET

  10-10-2017 17:53
  Samsung's limited-edition Powerbots turn to the dark side with custom covers designed to look like Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper.
  
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• Google Doodle honors explorer and humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen - CNET

  10-10-2017 17:32
  Nansen, first known for his exploration on cross-country skis, turned his attention to helping refugees and prisoners of war during World War I.
  
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• 37,000 users unwittingly installed a malicious Chrome web browser extension from Google’s Web Store

  10-10-2017 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  A fraudulent browser extension was downloaded by 37,000 Chrome users after it sneaked past Google's Web Store vetting processes...
  
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• Amazon's Echo Show speaker now $200 after YouTube retreat - CNET

  10-10-2017 17:19
  Amazon Echo Show speaker sales have suffered since YouTube left, reports claim. Now it's on sale for $200.
  
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• August Home's New $199 Doorbell Cam Pro With HD Video and Built-In Floodlight Now Shipping

  10-10-2017 17:13 via macrumors.com
  August Home today announced that its new August Doorbell Cam Pro is now shipping following nearly three weeks of pre-orders.
  Like other video doorbells, the Doorbell Cam Pro is equipped with a full-color HD camera and microphone for two-way audio and one-way video. Using the companion August Home app (HomeKit isn't supported), homeowners can see and speak with visitors at their door in real time, even when they're not home.A built-in motion detector triggers instant alerts via push notifications
  
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• SnapChat's Context Cards help you interact with the world - CNET

  10-10-2017 17:12
  Swipe up on a Snap when you're out and about to see reviews, hail a ride or make a reservation.
  
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