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• U.S. Justice Department Files Lawsuit to Block Merger Between AT&T and Time Warner

  20-11-2017 23:56 via macrumors.com
  The United States Justice Department today filed a lawsuit to stop a planned merger between AT&T and Time Warner, reports Bloomberg. The DOJ believes such a merger would result in higher bills and fewer options for consumers."This merger would greatly harm American consumers. It would mean higher monthly television bills and fewer of the new, emerging innovative options that consumers are beginning to enjoy," said Makan Delrahim, the head of the department's antitrust division.According to B
  
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• The iMac Pro supposedly has an iPhone processor, too - CNET

  20-11-2017 23:53
  The "most powerful Mac ever" could have a Siri surprise.
  
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• TIME’s Top 10 Gadgets of 2017: Apple iPhone X No.2, Apple Watch Series 3 No.9

  20-11-2017 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  When it comes to new gadgets and gizmos, 2017 was the year of several big changes...
  
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• Apple’s new ad is a pointed riposte to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s iPad crack

  20-11-2017 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  It was a nothing comment, the gentlest of ribbings...
  
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• Apple Black Friday: The Best Deals on Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches

  20-11-2017 22:58 via macrumors.com
  Black Friday is just a couple days away, and some sales are already live. Make sure to check out our Black Friday roundup for the best deals on Apple products and accessories!
  We've got everything organized by store, and we'll be highlighting some of the best deals to be had this week, so make sure to bookmark our roundup and stay tuned to MacRumors.com.
  
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• Best Wi-Fi speakers under $200: Sonos, Chromecast, Bose and more - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:57
  Whether it's a smart speaker with Amazon Alexa onboard or a model with Chromecast multi-room, these are our favorites under $200. And no, Amazon Echo and Google Home didn't make the cut.
  
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• Camera shootout: Apple’s iPhone X handily beats iPhone 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and Google Pixel 2

  20-11-2017 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone X’s shooter features a dual-lens setup that’s much like the 8 Plus. However, it can capture more light...
  
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• AT&T-Time Warner deal in jeopardy as Justice Department to sue - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:36
  The Justice Department is reportedly poised to block the deal, citing anti-trust concerns.
  
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• AT&T hit with antitrust lawsuit over Time Warner deal

  20-11-2017 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A report from Bloomberg today shared that AT&T may face an antitrust suit from the U.S. Justice Department over its merger plan with Time Warner. Now, CNBC has reported that the DOJ has issued the suit today.more…
  
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• Google Lens camera tool pops up in Pixel phone's Assistant - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:25
  You won't have to go into the Photos app to learn about the world around you.
  
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• Autodesk releases AutoCAD 2018 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2018 for Mac

  20-11-2017 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’re excited for you to get to know AutoCAD 2018 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2018 for Mac...
  
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• Very early Galaxy S9 rumor: No iPhone X-style Face ID - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:10
  This one goes heavy on the speculation.
  
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• If your Pixel 2 phone buzzes, a fix is coming in 'weeks' - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:09
  The update will tackle the strange sounds plaguing some devices.
  
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• B&H Photo and Adorama Kick Off Black Friday Savings for Wide Range of Macs, iPads, and Beats Headphones

  20-11-2017 22:04 via macrumors.com
  We're just a few days away from Black Friday in the United States, and today a few authorized Apple resellers -- B&H Photo and Adorama -- have kicked off holiday savings with discounts on a variety of Apple products and related accessories. These include deals on the latest iMacs, MacBook Pros, iPad Pros, Beats headphones, and even a few older models from previous generation devices.
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  For B&H Photo, the retailer has launched its Black Friday Apple sale with discounts that hi
  
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• By the numbers: Tesla Roadster vs. Acura NSX vs. Porsche 918 Spyder - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 22:00
  How does Tesla’s new performance machine stack up against two other electrified supercars?
  
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• Can OnePlus appeal to more than just Android fanboys? - CNET

  20-11-2017 21:48
  The Chinese phone maker's growth has exploded thanks to word of mouth. But CEO Pete Lau hopes to win you over to the OnePlus 5T, even if you're not a hardcore fan.
  
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• Apple’s Lisa Jackson on making a completely green iPhone and tackling child labour concerns in supply chain

  20-11-2017 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  As tech companies come under pressure over the questionable ethics involved in their supply chains...
  
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• Ford C-Max, Toyota Prius V must die so SUVs can live - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 21:39
  Both suffered from lagging sales.
  
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• Review: Hunter SimpleConnect ceiling fan is a 2-in-1 HomeKit essential for home automation

  20-11-2017 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hunter is a company known for commercializing ceiling fans over 130 years ago, and today the company is the only firm making smart home ceiling fans that work with Apple HomeKit. Hunter’s SimpleConnect line includes three ceiling fan models available in multiple finishes that are priced from $299.
  Each Hunter ceiling fan includes a built-in LED light that makes SimpleConnect a 2-in-1 essential for HomeKit homes. This enables Siri control from Apple devices, Control Center access on iPhone
  
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• iPhone X: How to enable Reachability, make Control Center more user friendly

  20-11-2017 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Reachability for iPhones is a useful feature to easily access the top of your screen. With the iPhone X the feature is still there, it’s just turned off by default and a bit buried in Settings. Follow along for how to turn it on and a couple of tips to get to Control Center and Notification Center easier.more…
  
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• Amazon Echo comes in red now to help raise funds to fight AIDS - CNET

  20-11-2017 21:00
  Amazon is partnering with (RED) and donating $10 from the sale of every red Echo to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
  
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• Apple hits speed bump in Micro LED development

  20-11-2017 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has reportedly downsized its R&D team for development of Micro LED display products...
  
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• iPhone X: Using Apple Pay With Face ID

  20-11-2017 20:48 via macrumors.com
  Ahead of the launch of the iPhone X, people wondered how Apple Pay would work without a Touch ID Home button for confirming payments, but as it turns out, the payments service isn't too much different.We went through the checkout process with Apple Pay to give MacRumors readers who haven't yet had a chance to use the system a look at just how it works.
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  To use Apple Pay on iPhone X, you will, of course, need to have Apple Pay set up with
  
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• That interstellar asteroid is even weirder than we thought - CNET

  20-11-2017 20:38
  The asteroid, discovered last month, lives up to its alien reputation as scientists reveal its bizarre traits and give it a proper name.
  
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• Terry White reviews Apple’s iPhone X: Worth the wait

  20-11-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone X is a new design from the ground up. It has all the latest and greatest tech...
  
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• Use your iPad Pro as a digitizer for your Mac with Astropad Studio

  20-11-2017 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  I already have an excellent pen-based touchscreen device: an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil...
  
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• Buyer beware: Cheap Black Friday TVs might not be a good deal - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:49
  As Black Friday approaches, brace yourself for a tidal wave of cheap TV deals. But many aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.
  
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• That 'alien' asteroid is even weirder than we thought - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:48
  An interstellar asteroid lives up to its alien reputation as scientists reveal its bizarre traits and give it a proper name.
  
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• Kia built an AI chatbot to sell you stuff on Facebook - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 19:36
  This is what AI's going to be stuck doing for the next decade, isn't it?
  
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• Apple’s services are like lousy sex

  20-11-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s services are often very misunderstood...
  
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• Paris Hilton says she and Britney Spears invented the selfie - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:18
  Commentary: The socialite takes to Twitter to insist that she was at the dawn of a cultural phenomenon. But was she?
  
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• Apple won't be HomePod for the holidays (The 3:59, Ep. 319) - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:15
  The $349 smart speaker is delayed until 2018. Plus, we talk about the new Google Pixel Buds.
  
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• Got $10,000? KFC's Col. Sanders-themed Faraday cage could be yours - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:05
  KFC's latest goofy gimmick is a mesh steel cage designed to cut off your cell signal during the holidays.
  
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• Popular writing app gets major update with Scrivener 3

  20-11-2017 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  For those of us who do a large amount of writing whether for a living or just for fun, there are a few different apps to choose from. As of today, one of the top choices is getting even better with a huge update. Welcome to Scrivener 3.more…
  
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• TIME names iPhone X 2nd best gadget of 2017, Apple Watch Series 3 makes top ten

  20-11-2017 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  TIME magazine has shared its list of the top 10 gadgets of 2017 today and two of Apple’s newest products have made the cut. The iPhone X just missed the number one spot, while the Apple Watch Series 3 coming in at number 9 is the only wearable on the list this year.more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch MacBook Pro $1,090, Anker Amazon Black Friday sale, iHome HomeKit Smart Plug $40, more

  20-11-2017 18:28 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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• Robot companions are just what the doctor ordered - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:12
  In hospitals and elder care centers, companion bots might make a variety of experiences less painful or lonely.
  
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• TIME Ranks iPhone X and Apple Watch Series 3 Among Top 10 Best Gadgets of 2017

  20-11-2017 18:07 via macrumors.com
  After previously earning the designation of one of the overall best inventions of 2017, the iPhone X has today been placed at the #2 spot on TIME's "Top 10 Gadgets of 2017" list. According to the magazine, Apple's new smartphone placed so highly because many of its features -- including Face ID and edge-to-edge display -- "will undoubtedly set a new standard for phones to come."Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, you’ll probably have a hard time getting your hands on one. And yes, Android did
  
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• Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp comes to your phone Nov. 22 - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:01
  The popular Nintendo game will arrive on Apple and Android devices this week, and will feature microtransactions.
  
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• Goldman Sachs sees U.S. unemployment rate hitting lowest level since the late-1960s

  20-11-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. economy is heading into 2018 with strong momentum that’s likely to boost wages...
  
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• BMW recalls every single i3 EV over unbelted crash concerns - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 17:51
  The automaker also halted the sale of any i3 currently on dealer lots.
  
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• Under ‘operations genius’ Tim Cook, product delays and other problems are no longer unusual for Apple

  20-11-2017 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Christmas will be a little disappointing for some Apple fans...
  
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• Apple received search warrant over Texas church shooter's phone - CNET

  20-11-2017 17:28
  The Texas Rangers found an iPhone SE near the body of mass shooter Devin Patrick Kelley. Now, they want Apple to hand over his iCloud data.
  
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• Uber orders 24,000 Volvos for self-driving program - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 17:26
  Volvo will deliver the vehicles between 2019 and 2021.
  
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• iRobot syncs with IFTTT to make your Roomba smarter - CNET

  20-11-2017 17:21
  With a little help from IFTTT, your Roomba can run automatically at the perfect time, or automatically pause a cleaning cycle when you answer a phone call.
  
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• Porsche Tech Live Look brings AR to dealerships - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 17:20
  It could mean faster trips through the service department, which is always nice.
  
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• The 34 best Black Friday 2017 deals so far - CNET

  20-11-2017 17:18
  Some are available now, some start by Thanksgiving, but all of them will be in effect by Black Friday, Nov. 24. Here are the absolute best deals we've found so far.
  
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• Apple exposed over Belle Gibson affair

  20-11-2017 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  A series of private messages from executives at Apple have shed light on the extent of the global tech giant...
  
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• C by GE smart LED bulb review: Not the right choice for enthusiasts

  20-11-2017 16:59 via techhive.com
  
  The C-Life is an inexpensive choice, but its value is undercut by the price of the C-Sleep.
  
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