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• Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program gets more and more convenient

  24-10-2017 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  I’ve been a customer of Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program since it became available back in 2015...
  
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• Your internet connected cameras and DVRs could attack you - CNET

  24-10-2017 23:29
  Security researchers say millions of internet-connected devices have come under someone's control, though they haven't done anything yet.
  
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• As AT&T focuses on show business, wireless still struggles - CNET

  24-10-2017 23:06
  The telecom giant wants to be an entertainment giant too. But the transition has been an awkward one, with AT&T still well behind rivals T-Mobile and Verizon.
  
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• Switch and bait: Apple wants us to wait in line for iPhone X so it can sell iPhone 8s

  24-10-2017 23:03 via macworld.com
  
  The big moment is nearly here. On Friday at midnight PST, Apple will open up iPhone X preorders and we’ll finally be able to hand over a thousand-plus dollars for the pleasure of owning Apple’s latest handset, sight unseen.But while it should be the most exciting release since the original iPhone, the mood is less than celebratory heading into the iPhone X launch. Woz says it’s the first iPhone he’s not going to buy on day one. Developers are struggling to design around t
  
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• Leaked 'OnePlus 5T' pic hits the web - CNET

  24-10-2017 22:58
  This could explain why you can't seem to buy the OnePlus 5.
  
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• Exclusive ‘On The Record’ Sam Smith documentary coming to Apple Music next month

  24-10-2017 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Music has secured yet another documentary in its growing list of exclusive video content. Joining the likes of Harry Styles and Nial Horan, pop artist Sam Smith today announced an Apple Music-exclusive documentary that covers the creation of his sophomore album, “The Thrill Of It All.”more…
  
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• Apple Pay now in 20 countries, takes 90% of all contactless payments where active

  24-10-2017 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Pay is accounting for 90 percent of all mobile contactless transactions globally...
  
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• Some new Pixel 2 phones reported to emit high-pitched sound - CNET

  24-10-2017 22:31
  Over a hundred people on a Google Product forum are reporting weird noises coming from Pixel 2 and 2 XL phones.
  
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• Bias, not behavior, holding women back - CNET

  24-10-2017 22:29
  A new study from the Harvard Business Review finds men and women approach work the same way. So, bias is what's holding women back.
  
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• 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' video shows Chewie getting coached - CNET

  24-10-2017 22:18
  Go behind the scenes with a newly released featurette focusing on director Rian Johnson and his cast, including the late Carrie Fisher.
  
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• First month of iPhone 8/Plus adoption shows Apple’s latest iPhones are actually selling well

  24-10-2017 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  And this is in the face of the iPhone X’s upcoming launch....
  
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• iPhone X: Apple will have the iPhone X in stores on November 3, but advises customers to 'arrive early'

  24-10-2017 22:10 via macworld.com
  
  This article was updated on October 24 with information on the availability from Apple.iPhone X: It’s real, it’s here, and it’s very expensive. After months of rumor and speculation, followed by the biggest pre-launch leak ever, Apple finally revealed the iPhone X during the company’s annual fall press event in September.This is a radical departure from the form factor of every other iPhone out there, including the brand-new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. It com
  
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• Roundup: Carrier details and tips for preordering iPhone X

  24-10-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  While going directly through Apple may be the most popular way to preorder the iPhone X, it’s always good to have options. This week, carriers are sharing more details about preordering Apple’s premium iPhone.
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• Exomoons could be bigger and weirder than nearby moons - CNET

  24-10-2017 22:00
  Scientists may be on the verge of confirming that moons exist beyond our solar system. A likely candidate could be unlike any satellite we've ever seen.
  
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• Turn your Nvidia Shield into a SmartThings hub for 40 bucks - CNET

  24-10-2017 21:49
  Plug the $40 SmartThings Link into an Nvidia Shield's USB port and control your smart home with your TV.
  
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• SmartThings Link turns Nvidia Shield into a smart home hub - CNET

  24-10-2017 21:47
  With the affordable $40 SmartThings Link, the Nvidia Shield becomes a smart home hub.
  
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• Yet another problem for Google’s slow Pixel 2 and 2 XL phones: They emit a high-pitched whine and clicking noises

  24-10-2017 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  After dealing with all sorts of screen issues, another problem with Google's phones...
  
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• New 'Last Jedi' video shows Chewie getting coached in growling - CNET

  24-10-2017 21:23
  Go behind the scenes with a newly released featurette focusing on director Rian Johnson and his cast, including the late Carrie Fisher.
  
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• iTunes Celebrates Halloween With Horror Movie Sale of $5 Classics and $10 Modern Films

  24-10-2017 21:18 via macrumors.com
  Apple this week has launched a new Halloween-themed movie sale on iTunes, discounting 18 mostly classic films to just $4.99 and 34 modern horror films to $9.99 and under, all in HD. Prices for most of the movies when not on sale are about $14.99, saving you between $5 and $10 depending on which collection you purchase from.iTunes is calling its $4.99 sale "Horror Through the Years," and it focuses on movies from previous decades including Child's Play, The Fly, and 28 Days Later. There are more
  
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• Apple’s next-gen Mac mini

  24-10-2017 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s a true pity that Apple has been neglecting this Mac...
  
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• US Cellular pairs iPhone X with $60 unlimited monthly data - CNET

  24-10-2017 20:56
  Buy Apple's newest iPhone from the carrier and get a sweet deal on a single or multiple line of unlimited data.
  
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• iOS 11’s new ‘App of the Day’ feature can rocket downloads by over 2,000%

  24-10-2017 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  New data is out today from Apptopia on how iOS 11‘s App Store and its new app of the day and game of the day features are influencing downloads. With an app of the day feature, the company found a boost in downloads of up to 2,172%, while games saw an increase of up to 963%.more…
  
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• Sears will stop selling Whirlpool appliances - CNET

  24-10-2017 20:42
  The department store will stop selling products from Whirlpool, which includes the Maytag, KitchenAid and Jenn-Air brands.
  
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• Facebook's annual F8 conference kicks off May 1 - CNET

  24-10-2017 20:42
  The social network's biggest event of the year is headed again to San Jose, California.
  
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• Lexus LC 'Black Panther' concept leans heavily on vibranium - Roadshow

  24-10-2017 20:37
  There's enough of the imaginary metal in there to make Captain America's shield jealous.
  
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• Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon announce iPhone X discounts, deals, and trade-in terms

  24-10-2017 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPhone X pre-orders go live in just a few days, and three of the big four wireless carriers...
  
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• Apple's Ahrendts calls rumors she's next CEO 'fake news' - CNET

  24-10-2017 20:16
  In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Apple's head of retail and CEO Tim Cook sort of deny the rumor.
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler set for November debut, Ram 1500 in January - Roadshow

  24-10-2017 20:10
  A new Cherokee is in the cards some time around the Ram's debut, too.
  
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• How to watch the World Series without cable

  24-10-2017 20:00 via techhive.com
  
  Don't miss a postseason pitch, read our cord-cutter's guide to the 2017 MLB playoffs and the World Series.
  
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• How to ‘deep clean’ your online activity

  24-10-2017 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jared O'Mara is not the first person to have old comments he posted online come back to haunt him...
  
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• Gmail add-ons could help make your inbox interesting again - CNET

  24-10-2017 19:51
  Tools from companies like Dialpad and Trello make it possible to turn emails into to-do lists, invoices and entries in your contacts list.
  
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• Apple's 'App of the Day' Feature Boosts Downloads Up to 2,172%

  24-10-2017 19:51 via macrumors.com
  With the launch of iOS 11, Apple introduced an entirely revamped App Store that includes a "Today" feature for prominently featuring app content."Today" includes both an "App of the Day" and a "Game of the Day" feature, with apps that are swapped out daily, and as it turns out, getting featured as an app or game of the day can result in a huge boost in downloads for developers.According to 30 days of data sourced by Apptopia (via TechCrunch), apps and games that are featured see a major surge in
  
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• UniBeast Hackintosh tool updated for macOS High Sierra

  24-10-2017 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  If the upcoming iMac Pro or refreshed Mac Pro aren’t in your sights, then perhaps you might consider a Hackintosh build? We’ve covered several builds over the years, and found that they provide, by a large margin, the best bang for the buck when it comes to performance.
  Today, UniBeast, one of the most popular automated tools for putting together a Hackintosh machine, was updated to version 8.0 for macOS High Sierra. That means that you can, with relative ease, build a super-fast mac
  
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• Neanderthals took care of deaf buddy, bucking bad reputation - CNET

  24-10-2017 19:40
  A Neanderthal man with significant injuries and hearing loss lived to an old age thanks to help from his community.
  
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• Instagram update adds two-person live streaming option ‘Go live with a friend’

  24-10-2017 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Instagram today has added a fun new way to use its live sharing feature, called “Go live with a friend”. The new option lets users invite one person to join in on their live video.more…
  
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• Apple’s Safari web browser now consumes much less memory

  24-10-2017 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s time to tip a hat to Apple for a major change they’ve made in their latest desktop operating system...
  
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• Vitality Insurance Members in United Kingdom Can Exercise Their Way to Free Apple Watch Series 3

  24-10-2017 19:24 via macrumors.com
  Vitality, a health and life insurance provider, today announced that new and existing members in the United Kingdom can essentially earn their way to a free Apple Watch by maintaining an active lifestyle.
  Between now and December 31, members enrolled in an eligible VitalityHealth or VitalityLife insurance plan can get a 38mm or 42mm sized Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS only for £0 or £59 upfront respectively, and pay nothing more if they stay active and earn at least 160 Vitality acti
  
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• NASA satellite sees devastation from California wildfires - CNET

  24-10-2017 19:03
  NASA's Terra satellite captures a haunting look at the destruction caused by the deadly wine country blazes.
  
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• Does the new Amazon Fire TV burn the competition? (The 3:59, Ep. 304) - CNET

  24-10-2017 18:53
  We talk with special guest David Katzmaier about the best streaming options, and explain the beef between Kaspersky and the US government.
  
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• Apple promoting iPhone X and 8 Plus Portrait Lighting effects feature with duo of new tutorials

  24-10-2017 18:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has shared two new videos highlighting how to use its new Portrait Lighting feature that iPhone 8 Plus and soon-to-be iPhone X customers can use. The short how to videos are in the same style as Apple’s other recent Apple Pay videos with clear, simple steps explained with text and screenshot footage with punchy, upbeat electronic music.more…
  
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• iPhone X will up the ante against Note 8's dual rear camera - CNET

  24-10-2017 18:44
  Apple's highest-end iPhone will match the Galaxy Note 8's cameras, spec for spec.
  
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• Apple's Ahrendts says rumors she's next CEO is "fake news" - CNET

  24-10-2017 18:44
  In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Apple's head of retail and CEO Tim Cook sort of deny the rumor.
  
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• Instagram Launches New 'Live With a Friend' Video Feature

  24-10-2017 18:43 via macrumors.com
  Instagram today introduced a new live video feature for the Instagram app, which is designed to let Instagram users invite friends to join them on a live video stream.In testing since August, the new live video option splits the screen in two to let a viewer watch two people in one video feed.
  Starting today, we're introducing a fun way to go live with a friend. Now, you can hang out and go live together, whether you're just doing homework or catching up on your day.Live video helps you share in
  
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• Microsoft teams with Jamf to make it much easier to integrate Apple’s Macintosh into the enterprise

  24-10-2017 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jamf Nation Conference (#JNUC) has become one of the more important events in the Apple...
  
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• Instagram now lets everyone go live with a friend - CNET

  24-10-2017 18:40
  The livestream-with-friends feature that's been in testing since early August is now ready for prime time.
  
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• Get a WyzeCam 1080p Wi-Fi camera for $19.99 - CNET

  24-10-2017 18:39
  Two-way audio, night vision and free cloud storage are among the specs of this amazingly priced live-streaming camera. Plus: two bonus deals!
  
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