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• You can now use Apple Music with Google Assistant on iPhone

  28-10-2017 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  While most would argue that Google Assistant on iPhone is inferior to Siri in a lot of ways, it’s still a fairly handy tool for those using Google’s services. Recently, Google has given Assistant on iPhone a bit of extra functionality with Apple Music integration.more…
  
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• Find your 'Stranger Things' music match on Spotify - CNET

  28-10-2017 22:52
  Metalhead Demogorgan or an angsty anthem-loving teen? Discover which "Stranger Things" character you're most like based on your music preferences.
  
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• First iPhone X Orders Begin Shipping Out to Customers

  28-10-2017 22:05 via macrumors.com
  The first iPhone X orders began shipping out to customers today ahead of a promised delivery date on Friday, November 3, the official launch date for the device.Apple hasn't updated order statuses from "Preparing for Shipment" and won't do so until later this week when packages begin hitting their destination countries, but iPhone X models shipping via UPS in the United States are in transit and can be tracked using a UPS My Choice account or, in some cases, by reference number on the UPS websit
  
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• PAX AUS confab brings gamers (and badass carrots) to Australia - CNET

  28-10-2017 21:12
  Gamers, tabletop fans, cosplayers and terrifying mascots descended on Melbourne, Australia, to prove that PAX AUS holds its own on the global stage.
  
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• Koss’ all-new $30 KPH30i headphone is a winner - CNET

  28-10-2017 20:47
  The Audiophiliac checks out the Koss KPH30i on-ear headphones.
  
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• It's cosplay Australia-style at PAX gaming confab - CNET

  28-10-2017 20:05
  The fifth annual PAX AUS convention in Melbourne, Australia, features more foam, face paint and kickass LED work than you can shake a regulation prop sword at.
  
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• You can shape sound and music at this museum - CNET

  28-10-2017 19:47
  The "Sonic Arcade" show at the Museum of Arts and Design is fun for the whole family.
  
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• 1988 Newsweek magazine autographed by Steve Jobs sells for over $50,000

  28-10-2017 17:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Newsweek magazine from 1988 signed by Steve Jobs has sold for $50,587...
  
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• This week’s top stories: iPhone X availability & hands-on, Apple’s new retail efforts, more

  28-10-2017 16:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  In this week’s top stories: The iPhone X is officially available to pre-order and Apple says demand is “off the charts,” a YouTube video shot on Apple’s campus provides a close-up look at the new device, the best cases, folios, and more for iPhone X, iPhone’s new retail efforts, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories…  more…
  
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• Apple reminds developers to design around iPhone X’s notch

  28-10-2017 16:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ahead of the release of the iPhone X in less than a week, Apple has reminded developers...
  
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• Were you able to get the iPhone X model you wanted during pre-orders? [Poll]

  28-10-2017 15:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  For many, the iPhone X pre-order process was surprisingly smooth, but for others, it was as frustrating as ever. With issues ranging from the Apple Store not coming back online on time to iPhone Upgrade Program failures, some customers weren’t able to get the model they wanted when they wanted it.
  Were you successful on iPhone X pre-order night?more…
  
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• The 45 best Android games of 2017 - CNET

  28-10-2017 14:30
  These are unequivocally the best Android games on the planet.
  
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• Newsweek magazine signed ‘I love manufacturing’ by Steve Jobs fetches $50K at auction

  28-10-2017 14:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Newsweek magazine signed by Steve Jobs fetched far more than initial expectations at an auction this week. According to a report from CNET, the 1988 magazine was originally expected to go for between $10,000 and $15,000, but ultimately brought in $50,587. Meanwhile, Jobs’ BMW Z8 is predicted to fetch between $300,00 and $400,000 at auction in December…more…
  
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• Where are the iPhone X carrier deals? - CNET

  28-10-2017 14:00
  The big four US mobile carriers aren’t giving away the iPhone X for free, but they're still some deals out there. CNET’s Marguerite Reardon explains.
  
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• 'Stranger Things' sounds: All the music from season 2 - CNET

  28-10-2017 14:00
  Queen, The Clash, Bon Jovi, The Police and even Kenny Rogers. These are the songs from the second season of the Netflix show.
  
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• Apple reminds developers to get their apps ready for iPhone X

  28-10-2017 13:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ahead of the release of the iPhone X in less than a week, Apple has reminded developers to get their apps ready for the device. In a post on its developer blog, Apple is reminding developers to test their apps using the iPhone X simulator in Xcode code…more…
  
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• The FUD factory: Fear-stoking on Face ID’s accuracy

  28-10-2017 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Shocking revelations this week as it turns out that in order to make “products,” Apple must make “decisions” regarding those products. Yes, the struggle is real.Bloomberg reports from “Inside Apple’s Struggle to Get the iPhone X to Market on Time.” (Tip o’ the antlers to Daring Fireball.)Oh, my God, you mean making new products is hard?!That is… wow. Gonna need a minute. Phew.The nutty nut of this piece is this:To read this article in full o
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' touring exhibit takes you to Westeros - CNET

  28-10-2017 13:00
  Dive into the world of the HBO show with an exhibit full of the program's authentic props and costumes. It's dark and full of terrors -- and artistry.
  
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• Apple Sending Emails to iPhone Upgrade Program Customers Who Had iPhone X Pre-Order Failures [Updated]

  28-10-2017 07:00 via macrumors.com
  Apple this evening began sending emails to customers who attempted to pre-order an iPhone X through the iPhone Upgrade Program but ran into a problem during the process.In the email Apple asks customers to place a new iPhone Upgrade Program order and to reply to the email with the order number. It's not clear why Apple is asking for order numbers, but it could be that the company is planning to expedite these orders in some way.The email says Apple is working to get iPhone X models out as soon a
  
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• Apple Sending Emails to iPhone Upgrade Program Customers Who Had iPhone X Pre-Order Failures

  28-10-2017 07:00 via macrumors.com
  Apple this evening began sending emails to customers who attempted to pre-order an iPhone X through the iPhone Upgrade Program but ran into a problem during the process.In the email Apple asks customers to place a new iPhone Upgrade Program order and to reply to the email with the order number. It's not clear why Apple is asking for order numbers, but it could be that the company is planning to expedite these orders in some way.The email says Apple is working to get iPhone X models out as soon a
  
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• Twitter hate, violence policies to take effect late November - CNET

  28-10-2017 06:47
  The social media site specifies when it will expand its safety policies to curb the use of hateful images.
  
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• Final Cut Pro X 10.4 Coming Later This Year With Improved Color Tools, HEVC and VR Support

  28-10-2017 02:54 via macrumors.com
  At the Final Cut Pro X Creative Summit, which includes a visit to Apple's Cupertino Campus, Apple announced the next version of its video editing software aimed at professionals, Final Cut Pro X 10.4. Details about the announcement were shared on Twitter by FCPX experts Peter Wiggins, Alex Gollner, and Richard Taylor, giving us a hint of what's coming later this year.
  Image via Richard Taylor
  The update will include new color tools, like color wheels and a white balance picker, with new controls
  
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• Open source Apollo speeds up Baidu's self-driving software development - Roadshow

  28-10-2017 02:32
  The Chinese technology company announced version 1.0 of its open-source Apollo software in July. Three months later it's up to version 1.5.
  
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• Amazon ships Bezos early holiday gift: World's richest title - CNET

  28-10-2017 02:24
  After a massive surge in Amazon's stock Friday, company's CEO Jeff Bezos passes Gates to become the richest person globally.
  
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• Final Cut Pro 10.4 announced and demoed with VR, HDR workflow support, enhanced color tools, and more

  28-10-2017 02:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today was the first day of the third-annual Final Cut Pro X Creative Summit in Cupertino, CA. The event is geared towards professional video editors using Final Cut Pro X. Talks, demonstrations, along with a visit to the Apple campus is involved. There’s also communication with the product team behind the popular NLE.
  The first day of the event started off with quite a bang, as Apple took the wraps off of the next big edition of Final Cut Pro X, version 10.4. Although there is no designate
  
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• DC superhero Shazam gets his own movie starring Zachary Levi - CNET

  28-10-2017 02:02
  The "Chuck" actor will play the underrated DC Comics superhero who can transform from a kid into an adult in the "Shazam" film out in 2019.
  
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• Some iPhone X pre-order customers seeing delivery date improvements

  28-10-2017 01:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s new iPhone X officially went up for pre-order last night, and as expected, shipping times began to slip pretty quickly. Estimates currently sit at 5 to 6 weeks, but for those who got their order in early and have a 1-2 week delivery, Apple is working to improve that date…more…
  
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• Facebook working on adding state, local election ads to archive - CNET

  28-10-2017 00:48
  The world's largest social network said it's building an archive of federal election ads that have run on Facebook. But the database will go actually further than that.
  
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• We were promised fusion - CNET

  28-10-2017 00:38
  Inside the race to get the first nuclear fusion reactor on the power grid.
  
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• What to play this weekend: Super Mario Odyssey, Wolfenstein II - CNET

  28-10-2017 00:32
  From ancient Egypt to the Mushroom Kingdom.
  
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• Apple Updating Some iPhone X Orders With Improved Delivery Dates

  28-10-2017 00:27 via macrumors.com
  Some customers who pre-ordered the iPhone X when pre-orders went live and initially received shipping estimates of one to two weeks are seeing their orders upgraded to delivery on November 3.
  MacRumors reader Colin ordered a 256GB iPhone X from T-Mobile and was originally provided with a delivery estimate of November 10 to November 17, which has now been updated to November 3.
  Colin's updated iPhone X delivery estimate
  My own iPhone X order, placed right at 12:01 a.m., originally listed a delive
  
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• Google to roll out fix for Pixel 2 XL's audio-recording woes in 'next few weeks' - CNET

  28-10-2017 00:24
  After concerns of the variable audio quality with the Pixel 2 XL were raised, Google says a fix is on its way.
  
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• Pow! '60s Batmobile wheelchair costume rescues Halloween - CNET

  28-10-2017 00:13
  Holy Halloween costumes, Batman! A DIY dad turned his son's wheelchair into a crime-fighting classic Batmobile.
  
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