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• Amazon Prime Video arrives on Apple TV in over 100 countries; Apple TV app adds live sports in the U.S.

  06-12-2017 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  iTunes now offers hundreds of 4K HDR titles at the same price as HD titles...
  
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• Grandpa's old Flex band seems fresh on an Apple Watch - CNET

  06-12-2017 23:39
  Remember Speidel's iconic Twist-O-Flex watch band? Turns out it makes for a classy, no-hassle Apple Watch band.
  
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• Tidal for iOS updated w/ support for CarPlay and iPhone X optimization

  06-12-2017 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Streaming music service Tidal has today been updated with a pair of notable features: support for Apple’s CarPlay and iPhone X optimization. Tidal joins the likes of Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify in offering a dedicated app for CarPlay.more…
  
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• Back in 'Black': Netflix reveals 'Black Mirror' release date - CNET

  06-12-2017 23:11
  Six more creepy journeys into the unexpected side of technology will arrive before year's end.
  
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• Apple releases iTunes 12.7.2 with bug fixes & performance improvements

  06-12-2017 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has pushed a minor iTunes update this evening, which comes on the heels of the release of macOS 10.13.2 to the public. The update brings the application to version 12.7.2…more…
  
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• Apple hires TV programming veteran Michelle Lee

  06-12-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Programming veteran Michelle Lee has joined Apple’s venture into scripted television content...
  
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• 4 ways your phone's next camera could get more awesome - CNET

  06-12-2017 22:46
  If your future phone runs on Snapdragon 845, that is.
  
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• Mysterious monster of a black hole puzzles scientists - CNET

  06-12-2017 22:25
  The farthest known supermassive black hole has left NASA astronomers and other scientists amazed at its existence.
  
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• Frequent Apple critic U.S. Senate Democrat Franken expected to resign Thursday over sexual misconduct accusations

  06-12-2017 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  A top Senate Democrat says he expects Sen. Al Franken to resign Thursday...
  
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• What Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip may mean for the Galaxy S9 - CNET

  06-12-2017 22:21
  The Snapdragon 845, with its new X20 modem, AI capabilities and other features, will show up in devices in 2018.
  
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• Apple hires yet another veteran TV programming exec for its original content efforts

  06-12-2017 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  As part of its growing original content efforts, Apple has hired programming veteran Michelle Lee to join its worldwide video department, as reported by Variety. Lee has previously worked on popular shows for several major networks as a producing partner at Universal Television’s True Jack Productions…more…
  
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• Prime Video catches Apple TV up with smart TVs, but these two features are still missing

  06-12-2017 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the release of Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV, there’s now one less reason to switch inputs on your TV if you’re looking for something to watch. Prime Video has long been on other set-top boxes and even comes built-in to modern TVs, so it’s great to see Amazon’s catalog of movies and TV shows available to stream directly on Apple TV. For me, there are still two reasons to switch between my Apple TV 4K and the built-in apps on my TV for the best experience&helli
  
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• The next Huawei phone might pack a triple-lens 40MP camera - CNET

  06-12-2017 22:07
  What seem to be ads for an upcoming Huawei phone have been spotted online.
  
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• Get out! Jordan Peele bringing 'Twilight Zone' back - CNET

  06-12-2017 22:05
  The "Get Out" filmmaker will bring audiences back to Rod Serling's mysterious dimension with a reboot of the classic show coming to CBS All Access.
  
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• Which is better for file sharing, Apple’s iCloud Drive or Dropbox?

  06-12-2017 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  iCloud Drive isn’t quite like Google Drive or Dropbox. As with most Apple digital and cloud services...
  
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• Patrick Stewart would reprise Captain Picard, not Professor X - CNET

  06-12-2017 21:46
  But it would take a "brilliant idea" to bring Jean-Luc back to the Starship Enterprise.
  
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• 10 iPhone pro texting tips you’ll wish you’d known all along

  06-12-2017 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  If your iPhoneis constantly binging and buzzing and you are continually...
  
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• Opinion: Living with Google Home Mini sparked my interest in HomePod, but leaves me still skeptical of smart speakers

  06-12-2017 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  When Apple unveiled the HomePod this past June at WWDC 2017, I didn’t give it too much of my attention. As a design piece, it looked like something I’d be happy to put in my living room. As a product, I just wasn’t interested. Smart speakers in general have seemed like little more than a novelty to me, and I’ve resisted buying one… until now. Last week I welcomed a Google Home Mini into my life to see if it could change my mind. Here’s what I found…mor
  
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• Vine co-founder teases possible new Vine service - CNET

  06-12-2017 21:34
  After a week of floating the idea on Twitter, Vine co-founder posts a "Vine 2" teaser.
  
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• Google-Amazon spat means no more YouTube on Fire TV (The 3:59, Ep. 328) - CNET

  06-12-2017 21:26
  We break down the dispute between Google and Amazon, talk about Qualcomm powered Windows PCs and discuss IoT security.
  
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• 'Space nation' to Earthlings: Do you read us? - CNET

  06-12-2017 21:15
  As a self-proclaimed "space kingdom" that exists solely in a tiny satellite gets ready to communicate with Earth, Asgardia's leader talks about the birth of a nation in a box.
  
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• Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 update

  06-12-2017 21:15 via macworld.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday released macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, an update to the operating system for the Mac. The update follows recent releases of updates for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.Before installing the update, you should back up the data on your Mac. The update is available in the App Store app, in the Updates section. If you don’t see it, press Command-R on your keyboard to refresh the list. You Mac will need to restart to finish the installation.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• This small device smartens your remote-controlled ceiling fans - CNET

  06-12-2017 21:10
  Bond is a $99 disc that connects remote-controlled ceiling fans to your Amazon Alexa or Google Home platform and lets you lose that remote for good.
  
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• Americans don't want phones searched without a warrant - CNET

  06-12-2017 20:49
  Commentary: A new survey offers a fascinating view of how much privacy Americans are prepared to give up for national security.
  
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• BrandPost: iPhone X Face ID security fails; tricked by 10-year-old, 3D-printed mask, and twins

  06-12-2017 20:46 via macworld.com
  
  Authentication for Apple’s most recent iPhone was recently bypassed by a 10-year-old boy who used Face ID to access his mother’s iPhone X, by a set of twins, by a pair of half-brothers from Britain and even by a 3D-printed mask in Vietnam.According to Apple’s support page, “the TrueDepth camera captures accurate face data by projecting and analyzing over 30,000 invisible dots to create a depth map of your face and also captures an infrared image of your face.“The Tr
  
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• Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.2

  06-12-2017 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 which improves...
  
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• The 3 top reasons why people dump Android and upgrade to Apple’s iPhone

  06-12-2017 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The majority of users who do switch are abandoning Google's Android for Apple's iPhone...
  
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• HQ trivia app coming to Android on Dec. 25 - CNET

  06-12-2017 19:46
  The popular live trivia app will soon be available on Android over the holiday season.
  
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• The power of shooting RAW photographs on iPhone X

  06-12-2017 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  I take a lot of photos. Usually I pack either a Sony A7R2 or a Leica M...
  
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• Apple updates macOS High Sierra to 10.13.2 with security and stability improvements, more

  06-12-2017 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released the latest version of macOS High Sierra through the Mac App Store. macOS 10.13.2 “improves the stability, compatibility and security” of Macs, and specifically includes improvements to third party USB audio devices, VoiceOver and Preview, and Braille displays and Mail.more…
  
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• Apple’s latest machine learning journal entry describes how it discovers popular emoji and more

  06-12-2017 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has shared its latest white paper via its machine learning journal. Today’s entry is “Learning with Privacy at Scale” and covers specific algorithms Apple is using with differential privacy to improve product features with some specific use cases like discovering popular emoji.more…
  
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• Phonelike PCs failed before. Here's why they may succeed now - CNET

  06-12-2017 19:21
  Windows RT was an ill-fated attempt to make computers more power-efficient like smartphones. Microsoft and Qualcomm are giving the idea a second go.
  
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• ProtonMail Bridge brings the encrypted email service to Apple Mail

  06-12-2017 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  After months of beta testing, ProtonMail has unveiled official support for their encrypted mail service within email clients Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Mozilla Thunderbird. The support comes by way of a custom application that connects mail clients securely with a user’s ProtonMail account. Paying users can download ProtonMail Bridge today to get started.more…
  
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• Facebook just made VR better -- by adding Microsoft Windows - CNET

  06-12-2017 19:17
  With a new beta, you can do practically anything you'd do with your PC in an Oculus Rift headset.
  
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• iOS 11 already running on nearly 60% of iPhones and iPads

  06-12-2017 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  As of 4 December, another 33 percent of devices were running iOS 10...
  
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• NASA: 'Cannonball' spotted on Mars isn't what it seems - CNET

  06-12-2017 18:36
  NASA politely debunks a UFO enthusiast theory that the Curiosity rover found a cannonball sitting in the dust on the Red Planet.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: SteelSeries Controller + Minecraft $40, Spigen iPhone Cases $7, Samsung 40″ 4K TV $297, more

  06-12-2017 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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• Facebook’s Oculus gives you a VR room of your own - CNET

  06-12-2017 18:11
  The social network's VR company is offering a pre-release version of its latest software designed to let you create a unique space in VR.
  
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• #MeToo: 'Silence Breakers' named Time's Person of the Year - CNET

  06-12-2017 18:09
  The magazine recognizes the people who have spoken up against sexual assault and harassment using the #MeToo hashtag and other means.
  
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• IT PRO reviews Apple’s 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display: Gorgeous design, sterling performance and an absolutely first-rate display

  06-12-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iMac is elegant, subtle and minimalist; we are absolutely in love with it...
  
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• #MeToo: Time's Person of the Year goes to 'Silence Breakers' - CNET

  06-12-2017 17:47
  The magazine recognizes the people who have spoken up against sexual assault and harassment using the #MeToo hashtag and other means.
  
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• Hyperloop One's Shervin Pishevar on leave amid harassment claims - CNET

  06-12-2017 17:41
  Shervin Pishevar is stepping away from Hyperloop One and Sherpa Capital after accusations of sexual misconduct by five women.
  
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