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• Uber hit with new lawsuit by female passengers alleging rape - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:54
  Two women say the ride-hailing company hasn't done enough to protect riders from sexual assault by drivers.
  
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• Cards Against Humanity is buying a piece of the US border - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:47
  For its latest holiday stunt, the game company will send six "America saving" surprises in an attempt to stop the president's border wall.
  
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• Embracing the Notch: How Are You Adapting to the Most Controversial iPhone X Design Decision?

  14-11-2017 23:44 via macrumors.com
  The "notch," or sensor housing on the iPhone X is the single most polarizing design decision Apple made when creating its new flagship smartphone. Some people hate the way the notch eats into the display, while others appreciate that extra bit of visible space.Love it or hate it, the notch is here to stay until Apple finds a better way to integrate the TrueDepth camera system into its iPhone lineup. Luckily, while the notch can be disturbing at first, most people find it's easy to become accusto
  
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• U.S. ITC Investigating Claims Apple Infringed on Patents Owned by Aqua Connect

  14-11-2017 23:43 via macrumors.com
  The United States International Trade Commission today announced that it has launched an investigation into allegations that Apple infringed on patents owned by Aqua Connect.Back in October, Aqua Connect and its subsidiary Strategic Technology partners filed complaints against Apple with the United States International Trade Commission and the District Court for the Central District of California accusing Macs, iOS devices, and Apple TVs of infringing on two of its patents.
  The two patents in qu
  
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• OnePlus backdoor means hackers could take over your phone - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:39
  Software called EngineerMode means hackers could do whatever they want with a phone as long as they have it in hand.
  
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• Hey, Apple, can we have a ‘Guest Mode’ in iOS 12?

  14-11-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Face ID and Touch ID have made it much easier to lock down iPhone X and previous iPhones and iPads...
  
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• Election tampering is newest setback for internet freedom - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:30
  Governments are bending the internet toward their own ends, Freedom House finds.
  
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• iPhone X and 8 get faster wireless charging with iOS 11.2 - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:01
  The software update makes wireless charging 50 percent faster.
  
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• Gizmodo: Google’s Pixel Buds suck

  14-11-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  There was always something off about the Pixel Buds...
  
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• BOXX attacks Apple’s iMac Pro with ‘Think Again’ campaign

  14-11-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Workstation specialist BOXX has launched an all-out assault on Apple’s new and yet unshipped iMac Pro...
  
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• 'Justice League': 5 things DC has to get right - CNET

  14-11-2017 22:06
  Wonder Woman, Batman and friends team up in this make-or-break movie. Here's my wish list for DC's group outing.
  
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• iPhone X Shipping Estimates Improve to 2 to 3 Weeks in Europe, US Could Be Next

  14-11-2017 21:49 via macrumors.com
  Shipping estimates for the iPhone X have improved to 2 to 3 weeks across Europe, suggesting Apple's efforts to ramp up supply and production are starting to see some success. The 2 to 3 week shipping estimates are an improvement over the previous 3 to 4 week shipping estimates that have been available since early November.The new 2 to 3 week shipping estimates are available in all European countries where the device has launched, including the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Sweden,
  
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• Apogee and IK Multimedia Launch New MiC Plus and iRig Mic HD 2 Digital Microphones for Mac, iPad, and iPhone

  14-11-2017 21:48 via macrumors.com
  Apogee and IK Multimedia this week separately announced availability of new and improved versions of their digital USB microphones, the MiC Plus and iRig Mic HD 2 respectively, for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
  Apogee's MiC Plus
  While plug-and-play microphones with analog-to-digital conversion aren't always as good as professional XLR microphones, the sound these deliver is considered similar to a top studio condenser microphone.Both the MiC Plus and iRig Mic HD 2 now feature a built-in headphone outpu
  
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• Apple has never purchased so many iPhone components

  14-11-2017 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  We maintain our positive stance on AAPL as we see multiple tailwinds that should enable double-digit EPS growth...
  
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• See that massive Antarctic iceberg up close - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:32
  A-68 was the iceberg seen around the world. Now, NASA has a close flyover look at the monster to go with all the satellite images.
  
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• Twitter further clarifies how it handles abusive behavior - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:25
  The social network elaborates on its policies with two new Help Center pages.
  
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• Did iPhone X's Face ID already get fooled? (The 3:59, Ep. 316) - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:17
  A security company claims it was able to trick Face ID. Also: a worthy alternative to Samsung's Galaxy S8, and Firefox's big new upgrade.
  
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• Here's a Look at Some of the Black Friday Apple Deals Coming to Best Buy, Target, and Walmart

  14-11-2017 21:16 via macrumors.com
  With a little over one week until Black Friday -- the popular shopping holiday in the United States -- most of the major retailers have shared the deals you can expect to see when you're out shopping or online next Friday, November 24. Because we're so close to some of the best deals of the year on multiple Apple products and accessories, as usual it's worth being aware that you may want to hold off on making purchases or taking advantages of sales in the days leading up to Black Friday.Thanks t
  
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• Best Black Friday 2017 deals at Best Buy (updated) - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:13
  Best Buy's Black Friday deals start at 5 p.m. on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day) and run through Nov. 25. Here's a look at which deals CNET likes best -- including some you can get right now.
  
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• BMW confirms i8 Roadster hybrid debut for LA auto show - Roadshow

  14-11-2017 21:05
  The convertible version of the BMW i8 hybrid sports car makes its debut in Los Angeles, three years after the original.
  
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• What I learned after downloading every one of Apple’s iPhone App of the Day for a month

  14-11-2017 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple wants to bring some of that excitement back to the iPhone of 2017...
  
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• Shinola launches high-end headphones -- we go ears-on - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:47
  Not to be confused with the shoe polish, this Detroit manufacturer is following up its exquisitely designed turntables and watches with a set of premium headphones. But how do they sound?
  
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• Review: Bento Stack Keeps Your iPhone Cables and Accessories Neatly Organized

  14-11-2017 20:39 via macrumors.com
  The Bento Stack, a new project being funded on Indiegogo, takes the concept of a Bento lunch box and applies it to iPhone and iPad accessories.Available in three colors (silver, space gray, and rose gold) for $38, the Bento Stack is a container that offers up several sections that can hold a variety of accessories like cables, Apple Watch bands, an Apple Pencil, and more. I was able to go hands-on with the Bento Stack, and I thought it was a nifty organizational tool, if a bit bulky.
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• Super Mario Bros movie coming from Minion studio, report says - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:38
  Ready for "Despicable Plumbers"? The studio that brought us the little yellow meme-makers may be ready to game on with Mario and Luigi.
  
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• In iOS 11, Apple overcomplicates Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

  14-11-2017 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Remember when Microsoft made radical user interface changes in Windows 8...
  
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• Scientists issue new 'Warning to Humanity' - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:21
  Twenty-five years after the first warning, over 15,000 scientists sign a notice that raises a red flag about overpopulation and environmental destruction.
  
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• Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale' gets 2018 return date - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:00
  Praise be! The Emmy-winning dystopian series has been scheduled for a second season in April. Blessed be the fruit.
  
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• 47% off HDMI Female to Female Coupler 2-Pack, Gold Plated High Speed Adapter - Deal Alert

  14-11-2017 19:52 via macworld.com
  
  Here's an adapter that's always good to have on hand. Pop one of them on the end of an HDMI cable and extend your back-of-the-tv HDMI port around front where it's easier to access. Or use them to couple multiple HDMI cables together for extended reach. Supports 3D and 4k signals. The list price of $10.99 has been reduced to just $5.89 for the two-pack. See this deal now on Amazon.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple’s latest iPhones get faster 7.5W wireless charging with iOS 11.2

  14-11-2017 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has added support for faster 7.5W wireless charging in its latest iOS 11.2 beta...
  
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• 2017 New York Audio Show: From the cool to the outrageous, long live great audio

  14-11-2017 19:42 via macworld.com
  
  New York became the center of the audio universe this past weekend, hosting the 2017 New York Audio Show. Three floors of the Park Lane Hotel on Central Park South were home to some of the biggest, newest, and most obscure names in audio. With gear ranging in price from a few hundred dollars to more than the cost of a house, audio bliss was within reach of all who attended--even if only temporarily.Vinyl, vinyl everywhere
  Vinyl and turntables were everywhere, but there was no turntable more uniq
  
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• Sonos speakers can now be controlled by Pandora app - CNET

  14-11-2017 19:24
  It's similar to how Spotify Connect works.
  
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• Could your kid's face unlock your iPhone X? - CNET

  14-11-2017 19:16
  A family posts a YouTube video showing a 10-year-old unlocking his mom's new iPhone with Face ID.
  
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• How criminals clear your stolen iPhone for resale

  14-11-2017 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mobile devices, being valuable, expensive, and both thin and light enough for sticky fingers, are...
  
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• BMW confirms i8 Roadster hybrid debut for Los Angeles auto show - Roadshow

  14-11-2017 18:55
  The convertible version of the BMW i8 hybrid sports car makes its debut in Los Angeles, in a three year follow-up to the original.
  
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• The next iPhone could get rear 3D sensors - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:53
  If true, this could give the iPhone for 2019 new tricks.
  
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• Uber now tells you how much a scheduled ride will cost - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:49
  When you schedule a ride, you won't get any surprises when you pay your fare.
  
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• 10-Year-Old Unlocks Face ID on His Mother's iPhone X as Questionable Mask Spoofing Surfaces

  14-11-2017 18:30 via macrumors.com
  A new video has surfaced of a 10-year-old child unlocking his mother's iPhone X with his face even though Face ID was set up with her face.The parents, Attaullah Malik and Sana Sherwani, said their fifth-grade son Ammar Malik simply picked up his mother's new iPhone X without permission and, to their surprise, unlocked the device with his very first glance.We are seeing a flood of videos on YouTube from iPhone users who have gotten their hands on the new iPhone X and are trying to trick the Face
  
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• iOS 11.2: Third beta adds faster wireless charging, Control Center popups for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

  14-11-2017 18:26 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 11/14/17: The third iOS 11.2 beta is available to the public, and brings a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth toggle explanation and faster wireless charging.iOS 11 is the biggest change to Apple’s mobile operating system in years. It’s so ambitious in scope that many of it’s promised features still haven’t shipped yet. iOS 11.1 mostly fixed bugs and brought us a bunch of new emoji, but iOS 11.2 is more substantial, with the addition of Apple Pay Cash. Hopefully, it will also i
  
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• iPhone X: Everything you need to know about Apple’s top-of-the-line smartphone

  14-11-2017 18:22 via macworld.com
  
  iPhone X: It’s real, it’s here, and it’s very expensive. The iPhone X is a radical departure from the form factor of every other iPhone out there, including the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. It comes with a jet-black edge-to-edge OLED screen topped by a TrueDetect camera system that enables a brand-new Face ID unlocking system and Animoji features.Apple revealed the iPhone X during the company’s annual fall press event in September, after months of rumor and specula
  
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• Google sets the stage for Home Max with its updated app - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:05
  Google's new look app will help you find something to watch across all of your services, and refined sound controls set the stage for its new high-end Google Home Max speaker
  
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• Forbes reviews Apple’s iPhone X: So refined, it will convert the most devout Android user

  14-11-2017 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Not only am I not an Apple fan, actual Apple fans would probably consider me a hater...
  
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• Best Black Friday 2017 cheap TV deals (plus our favorite picks) - CNET

  14-11-2017 17:53
  A crazy price on a new TV is the essence of Black Friday sales, and this year the deals are, in fact, certifiably insane. Here are the bonkers discounts so far, with more to come.
  
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• Supply Chain Hints at Apple Releasing Augmented Reality Headset No Later Than 2019

  14-11-2017 17:31 via macrumors.com
  Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta Computer, a primary assembler of the Apple Watch, has revealed that it is working on an augmented reality product for an undisclosed company that some industry observers believe is Apple.
  Google Glass Enterprise Edition
  Quanta's vice chairman C.C. Leung suggested the device will be a "headset-like gadget with a fully transparent lens that allows users to see through and interact with the environment," according to Nikkei Asian Review."Currently, we see such a device
  
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• Sonos speakers can now by controlled by Pandora app - CNET

  14-11-2017 17:17
  It's similar to how Spotify Connect works.
  
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• New Streaming TV Service 'Philo' Launches at $16/Month for Viewers Not Interested in Sports Content

  14-11-2017 17:13 via macrumors.com
  The latest TV streaming service, Philo, will provide subscribers with a cost that undercuts the price of competing "over the top" services by excluding sports-related content (via Business Insider). This means Philo starts at $16/month for access to 37 entertainment networks, which you can watch on your iPhone, MacBook, connected TV, Roku, and soon the Apple TV.
  Philo started by providing programming to college students on campuses across the United States, and is led by CEO Andrew McCollum, who
  
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• Ecobee thermostats now talk to the Google Assistant - CNET

  14-11-2017 17:05
  Google's voice assistant now works with Ecobee's smart thermostats.
  
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• Future iPhones may include a laser-powered, 3D-sensing rear camera to augment AR

  14-11-2017 17:03 via macworld.com
  
  If you’re already growing tired of iPhone X2 rumors, a new report sheds light on a new feature that’s due not for next year’s iPhone but the 2019 model. According to Bloomberg, Apple is working on bringing 3D-sensing to the rear camera to turn the iPhone into an augmented reality powerhouse.iPhone X already features a snazzy selfie camera that creates a depth map of your face to use with Face ID and animoji. Called TrueDepth, it relies on sensors that project thousands of dots
  
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• Get 2TB of cloud storage for life for $39.99 - CNET

  14-11-2017 17:01
  It almost sounds too good to be true, but UK-based Zoolz is the real deal. Plus: three bonus deals!
  
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• Smart toys play with security fire, consumer group finds - CNET

  14-11-2017 17:00
  Which? reports that it's far too easy to break into these Bluetooth-connected toys.
  
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• IBM’s quest to design the Helvetica of the 21st century; the company’s first typeface, ‘IBM Plex,’ is free for anyone to use

  14-11-2017 16:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Plex family includes a sans serif, serif, and monospace versions...
  
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