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• TouchArcade iOS Gaming Roundup: Bridge Constructor Portal, Fez, Inside, and More

  15-12-2017 23:42 via macrumors.com
  December historically has been the busiest month for iOS game releases, and so far this year has not disappointed. We're absolutely drowning in unbelievable ports, great game releases, and even more amazing titles scheduled to launch next week. The only problem is how truly spoiled iOS gamers are when it comes to choice -- If you're at all into mobile gaming, you probably have a massive backlog already. Whether you download these games now or just mentally bookmark them, they should at least be
  
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• Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The Internet is free again; killing Obama-era rules will remove the FCC as political gatekeeper

  15-12-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The left’s outcry at Mr. Pai 'killing' internet freedom has been so overwrought that...
  
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• Security robot loses its job after vandalism, threats - CNET

  15-12-2017 22:53
  A San Francisco animal shelter fired a Knightscope security robot after a fracas over its role with nearby homeless.
  
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• Samsung and LG will show off new phones at CES, report says - CNET

  15-12-2017 22:48
  The company's budget Galaxy A8 and A8+ for 2018 are said to be preparing an appearance in Las Vegas in January.
  
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• Ford finds the future of driving in Detroit - Roadshow

  15-12-2017 22:41
  Ford is setting its EV and autonomous vehicle teams up in Detroit's hippest neighborhood.
  
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• Google Maps now will tell you it's time to get off the bus - CNET

  15-12-2017 22:27
  On Android, Google's navigation service offers more of a helping hand when you're using public transit.
  
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• iPhone X running iOS 11.2.1 successfully jailbroken

  15-12-2017 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Security researchers at Alibaba's Pandora Labs have successfully jailbroken...
  
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• ZF's concept steering wheel integrates gesture control - Roadshow

  15-12-2017 22:23
  The German firm sees a future where touchscreens and capacitive sensors bring further functionality to your steering wheel.
  
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• Samsung to Announce New Flagship Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus Smartphones in February

  15-12-2017 22:14 via macrumors.com
  Samsung is planning to unveil its next-generation Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus smartphones in February of 2018, just a few months after the launch of the iPhone X, reports Bloomberg.The two devices could be introduced as early as late February with a launch following in early March. Last year, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus were unveiled in late March and released in April.
  Samsung's Galaxy S8
  The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are said to be similar to the current Galaxy models that are available,
  
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• Apple orders space drama series from ‘Battlestar Galactica’ producer Ronald D. Moore

  15-12-2017 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The untitled series explores what would have happened if the global space race had never ended...
  
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• Update to popular RAW camera app Halide includes 4x faster capture, 3D Touch support, more

  15-12-2017 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new version of the popular photography app, Halide, has been released today. Halide version 1.6 is a speed-centric update that contains a lot of improvements including support for the iPhone X’s 5.8-inch screen and much more. more…
  
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• Microsoft giving away PUBG game to lure you to buy Xbox One X - CNET

  15-12-2017 21:34
  More than a million people are playing the viral gaming hit PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on the game console, and a promotion could attract more.
  
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• Apple to Open First Store in South Korea on December 30

  15-12-2017 21:26 via macrumors.com
  Apple's first official retail store in South Korea is set to open just before the end of the year on Saturday, December 30, reports Korean site ETNews [Google Translate].Much of the work on the upcoming store in Seoul's Gangnam district was finished in November, and the construction company that renovated it says that Apple's plan is to open it up on December 30. Barring any special problems at the last stage of construction, the store is likely to open up on that date at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  
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• Those trapped in Microsoft’s ‘Windows 10 S’ hell will have to wait a bit longer for their glass of ice water

  15-12-2017 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  At Microsoft's Build conference in May this year, officials made a surprising announcement...
  
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• Facebook's Snooze button lets you mute news feed distractions - CNET

  15-12-2017 21:09
  The new feature, previously only in testing, arrives as Facebook faces criticism from former employees over social media's impact on our well-being.
  
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• Dalai Lama releases iOS-only ‘Dalai Lama’ app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

  15-12-2017 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Coinciding with His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s arrival at Drepung Monastery...
  
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• iTunes Not Coming to Microsoft's Windows Store in 2017

  15-12-2017 20:52 via macrumors.com
  At its Build developer event earlier this year, Microsoft said Apple was planning to bring its iTunes app to the Windows 10 store, making it easier for Windows users to find the software.At the time, Microsoft said the app would be available in the Windows Store "by the end of this year," a deadline Apple now says it's not going to be able to make.
  "We have been working with Microsoft to deliver the full iTunes experience to our customers and we need a little more time to get it right," an Apple
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Messenger Bag or iPhone Camera Bag From WaterField Designs

  15-12-2017 20:40 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with WaterField Designs to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win either a Vitesse Messenger Bag or an iPhone Camera Bag.
  The Vitesse Messenger Bag, priced at $159 (or $169 with cycling strap) is made from a stylish waxed canvas in brown or navy. It holds up to a 15-inch MacBook Pro in an unpadded laptop pocket, and it also has several additional pockets that can hold an iPad and other accessories.
  In addition to the laptop compartment, there are two wa
  
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• U.S. intervention in Apple’s Irish tax case rejected by EU court

  15-12-2017 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The latest development in Apple’s long running $15B Irish tax case is an EU court shooting down a request from the U.S. government to become involved.more…
  
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• iTunes won’t arrive in the Windows Store this year after all

  15-12-2017 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  HomePod isn’t the only thing that needs a little more time from Apple before it ships. Earlier this year Apple and Microsoft announced plans to bring iTunes (and therefore Apple Music) to the Windows Store by the end of the year. Now ZDNet reports that the promised deadline will indeed be missed.more…
  
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• Instagram is ruining your life and #hashtags aren't helping - CNET

  15-12-2017 20:26
  Commentary: You can now follow hashtags on Instagram like they were people. But don't do it, I implore you. (You'll thank me later.)
  
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• EU court rejects U.S. government intervention in Apple’s Irish $15 billion tax case

  15-12-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Europe’s second-highest court has rejected a request from the U.S. government to intervene...
  
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• Epic Mars portrait turns the planet on its head - CNET

  15-12-2017 20:21
  Take a fresh look at Mars with a European Space Agency image that brings the planet into rare focus.
  
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• How Apple Watch saved one man’s life — and how it’s empowering him after his heart attack

  15-12-2017 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple and Stanford are currently conducting a heart study with Apple Watch
  Scott Killian never imagined his Apple Watch might save his life, but that’s exactly what happened a few weeks ago when he had a heart attack in the middle of the night. Killian recently shared his personal experience with 9to5Mac, and the details of his story are absolutely amazing.more…
  
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• Amazon Prime's video lineup for January 2018 - CNET

  15-12-2017 20:16
  "Reservoir Dogs," "Doctor Who," and "Zodiac" arrive on Amazon's streaming service.
  
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• Apple is off to a promising start with its new pro Mac lineup

  15-12-2017 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Impressive as it is, the iMac Pro isn’t for everybody...
  
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• Galaxy S9 could touch down late February, which makes sense - CNET

  15-12-2017 19:53
  Samsung is rumored to unveil its next big phone in Barcelona.
  
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• Sam's Club Launching Member Exclusive Event Tomorrow With Discounts on iPad Pro, Apple Watch Series 3, and More

  15-12-2017 19:35 via macrumors.com
  Sam's Club is launching a member exclusive one day event tomorrow, December 16, with discounts and promotions on the iPad Pro, Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 2, iPhone X, and a few Beats by Dre products. To gain access to the deals, you'll need a Sam's Club membership, which start at $45/year.
  Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sam's Club. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The sale items will be available to
  
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• Sony’s XBR-X900E-Series TV is a great companion for the Apple TV 4K

  15-12-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  After purchasing my Apple TV 4K, I began searching for a 4K/HDR television...
  
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• T2-equipped iMac Pro may need to be DFU restored like iPhones and iPads in certain situations

  15-12-2017 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  It was recently discovered in a support document for Apple Configurator 2 that the iMac Pro may become unresponsive and will need to be restored in certain situations like a power failure during an update.more…
  
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• Restoring a Bricked iMac Pro Requires a Second Mac and Configurator 2

  15-12-2017 19:18 via macrumors.com
  If an iMac Pro becomes unresponsive and requires restoring, like if there's a power failure during a software update, there are a special set of instructions iMac Pro users must follow, which require a secondary Mac.As outlined in an Apple Configurator 2 support page, an iMac Pro restore requires a second Mac running macOS High Sierra with internet access and Apple Configurator 2.6 or later installed.
  The iMac Pro will need to be connected to the secondary Mac with a Thunderbolt or USB-A or USB-
  
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• Opinion: The 10-Core iMac Pro sans additional upgrades is the best bang for the buck

  15-12-2017 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the iMac Pro officially going on sale yesterday, we now know more about Apple’s powerful, professional-oriented all-in-one desktop. The most exciting new thing about the iMac Pro, besides the fact that it comes with a cool new Space Gray housing and matching accessories, is that it’s the first iMac model to feature more than a quad-core processor.
  Multicore processors are all the rage these days for so-called prosumers, and for good reason — they provide a lot more process
  
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• More exclusive Apple Music films coming from Noel Gallagher and Sam Smith

  15-12-2017 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple announced today via its YouTube channel that it is bringing more original live music video content to Apple Music. Musician centered documentaries and concert films have become an Apple Music staple and Noel Gallagher is the latest artist to join the ever-growing list of featured artists. more…
  
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• Toyota Gazoo Racing to debut racy Super Sport Concept - Roadshow

  15-12-2017 19:08
  It's bringing a Le Mans race car to the street.
  
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• Facebook isn't destroying society after all, says former exec - CNET

  15-12-2017 19:03
  Commentary: Chamath Palihapitiya, who suggested that he doesn't let his kids use Facebook, clarifies his views. On Facebook.
  
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• Today is the day AIM officially dies - CNET

  15-12-2017 19:02
  So long, AOL Instant Messenger. Today is the day the beloved messaging service finally logs off.
  
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• Health officials: Cellphone radiation could increase risk for brain cancer and tumors, low sperm count, headaches, impaired memory, hearing, and sleep

  15-12-2017 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Harmful cellphone radiation and how you can avoid it...
  
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• Use Apple Pay, score some iTunes gift cards - CNET

  15-12-2017 18:53
  The promo lasts through Dec. 21.
  
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• Norway becomes the first country to end nationwide FM radio - CNET

  15-12-2017 18:53
  This week the Scandinavian country completed the transition from analog to digital radio, becoming the first to shut down FM broadcasts.
  
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• Apple Signs Deal for Space Drama From Battlestar Galactica Developer Ronald D. Moore

  15-12-2017 18:51 via macrumors.com
  Apple has picked up a third new television show, placing a straight-to-series order for a space drama developed by Ronald D. Moore, known for his work on shows like "Battlestar Galactica," "Caprica," "Helix," and "Outlander," reports Deadline.The show, which "explores what would have happened if the global space race had never ended," comes from Sony Pictures Television and Moore's Tall Ship Productions. It was created and written by Moore and "Fargo" co-executive producers Matt Wolpert and Ben
  
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• Chase Freedom card now offers 5% cash back for Apple Pay purchases

  15-12-2017 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chase announced today that it is now offering 5% cash back for Apple Pay purchases made with a linked Chase Freedom credit card for the first time. The offer is available for combined purchases up to $1500 at select merchants and will last for the first three months of 2018.more…
  
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• Apple picks up space drama from Star Trek veteran in latest TV effort

  15-12-2017 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is steadily putting together a catalog of original content behind-the-scenes before it launches its own video streaming service similar to Netflix and Hulu, and the latest series to receive the green light is an unnamed sci-fi space drama.more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 15-inch MacBook Pro $600 off, Cert. Refurb iMacs from $800, Timbuk2 Amazon sale, more

  15-12-2017 18:29 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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• Netpicks: Everything coming and going on Netflix for January 2018 - CNET

  15-12-2017 18:28
  31 new originals, tons of great movies like "The Godfather" and more hit Netflix in the new year.
  
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• Amazon's Echo Show has dropped in price by $80

  15-12-2017 18:17 via macworld.com
  
  Amazon has one of the new additions to the Echo family at a Black Friday-level discount: For the past few days, the retailer's been selling the Echo Show for $150. This Alexa device normally sells for $230.This deal is also available at Echo-friendly stores like Best Buy, Target, and B&H.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Get an unlocked Moto G4 Plus phone and 6 months of service for $149.99 - CNET

  15-12-2017 18:12
  The phone itself sells elsewhere for as much as $220. The service: a $150 value, and not from the carrier you're expecting. Plus: three sweet bonus deals, including a free $20 game!
  
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• Samsung's Alexa-like home speaker could arrive in early 2018 - CNET

  15-12-2017 18:08
  It's rumored to cost around $200.
  
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• Apple’s sealed, non-upgradable iMac Pro is not as crazy as it seems

  15-12-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  For a very long time, I considered upgradability to be a non-negotiable aspect of any computer I bought...
  
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