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• Standard automatic braking grows in popularity ahead of schedule - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 23:33
  Self-imposed standards be damned, the democratization of active safety systems is gaining traction faster than some thought it might.
  
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• Apple accused of ‘racism’ after Face ID fails to distinguish between Chinese iPhone X users

  21-12-2017 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has been accused of racism, amid reports that the Face ID authentication technology...
  
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• Eric Schmidt to step down as executive chairman of Alphabet - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:28
  The longtime Google executive will move into a role as “technical advisor,” the company said.
  
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• Apple poaches three more Amazon Studios executives for its original content efforts

  21-12-2017 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  As it continues to ramp up its original content efforts, Apple has reportedly snagged three more Amazon Studios executives. Today’s news comes following other high-profile hirings, as well as news of Apple ordering a series from one of the minds behind Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica…more…
  
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• Here's why future iPhones are likely to get bigger batteries - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:16
  Hint: It has to do with upgraded hardware like the camera.
  
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• Hate 'Last Jedi?' The Star Wars Expanded Universe is worse - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:13
  Commentary: Star Wars was a bloated, cheesy mess long before Rian Johnson's new film came along. You know it to be true.
  
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• 14 and 18-Core iMac Pros May Arrive Sooner Than Expected [Updated]

  21-12-2017 23:09 via macrumors.com
  While deliveries of the first 8 and 10-core iMac Pro orders are set to begin as soon as next week, customers who opted for upgraded 14 or 18-core options were given shipping estimates ranging from 6 to 8 weeks for the machine when ordering.It appears the 6 to 8 week estimate may not be quite accurate for all orders, as MacRumors reader Adam, who ordered a top-of-the-line machine with an 18-core processor, has received an updated delivery estimate of January 8 to January 9, which will be just a l
  
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• 14 and 18-Core iMac Pros May Arrive Sooner Than Expected

  21-12-2017 23:09 via macrumors.com
  While deliveries of the first 8 and 10-core iMac Pro orders are set to begin as soon as next week, customers who opted for upgraded 14 or 18-core options were given shipping estimates ranging from 6 to 8 weeks for the machine when ordering.It appears the 6 to 8 week estimate may not be quite accurate for all orders, as MacRumors reader Adam, who ordered a top-of-the-line machine with an 18-core processor, has received an updated delivery estimate of January 8 to January 9, which will be just a l
  
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• Project Marzipan: Can Apple succeed where Microsoft failed?

  21-12-2017 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple plans to give developers a way to create a single app that will work across both iOS and macOS...
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates the solstice in both hemispheres - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:04
  Those living below the equator can admire Google's summer solstice animation. The rest of the world can check out Google's tribute to winter.
  
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• Ring's Video Doorbell 2 Brings Battery-Powered 1080p Video Security to Your Front Door

  21-12-2017 22:52 via macrumors.com
  Earlier this year, popular smart doorbell and home security company Ring debuted its Video Doorbell 2, equipped with a motion sensing 1080p camera, a removable battery, and two-way audio capabilities. Integration with Ring's mobile app lets you see activity at your door from anywhere, and even communicate with visitors.
  The Video Doorbell 2 is priced at $199 and can either replace an existing wired doorbell or be freshly installed in either a wired or a battery-powered configuration.We've been t
  
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• Bill Gates: These 6 tweets inspired me in 2017 - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:50
  From "Toilet: A Love Story" to the sport of Extreme Reading, the billionaire shares the tweets that gave him hope this past year.
  
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• Facebook puts toe in music streaming with UMG deal - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:49
  A multiyear deal lets people use songs from Universal Music Group's vast music library in videos on Facebook, Instagram and Oculus.
  
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• Are Hex's Star Wars iPhone cases better than OtterBox's? - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:39
  Yes, more Star Wars-themed iPhone cases have hit the market. Hex's come in leather.
  
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• Jaguar reportedly drops I-Pace pricing on early Dutch reservation holders - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 22:21
  The British carmaker's first all-electric vehicle gets possible pricing and an option list.
  
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• Review: Mujjo’s Double Layer Touchscreen Gloves are warm, sharp, and functional

  21-12-2017 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Winter is officially here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means it’s cold enough in a lot of locations to start wearing gloves. Recently I’ve been testing out Mujjo’s Double Layered Touchscreen Gloves, a great way to a stay warm without giving up iPhone usability.more…
  
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• How to clean your gas cooktop with just a few supplies - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:05
  Even burnt-on gunk is no match for dish soap and a scrubber.
  
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• Apple is developing an integrated EKG heart monitor for Apple Watch

  21-12-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  "Apple Inc. is developing an advanced heart-monitoring feature for future versions of its smartwatch...
  
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• How Apple will win (and lose) under President Trump’s tax cuts

  21-12-2017 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Republican tax bill now awaiting President Trump’s signature has two major pieces of good news for Apple...
  
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• Google celebrates the solstice in both hemispheres - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:49
  Those living below the equator can admire Google's summer solstice animation. The rest of the world can check out Google's tribute to winter.
  
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• How and where to replace your old, depreciated iPhone battery

  21-12-2017 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has confirmed that processors used in the iPhone 6, 7, and SE are intentionally slowed down...
  
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• Live Memories for iOS instantly transforms your Live Photos into video keepsakes

  21-12-2017 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  One of my-all time favorite additions to the iPhone’s camera app is Live Photos, the feature that saves a short, 3 second video clip with each photo you take. Playing back Live Photos from an event has always been cumbersome though, requiring you to swipe through each photo and play each clip separately. Now, a new app aims to solve that problem by instantly turning groups of your Live Photos into shareable video clips.more…
  
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• Elon Musk promises new Tesla nav system 'light-years ahead' of current one - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 20:31
  It's reportedly coming early in 2018.
  
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• Get 3 Years of NordVPN Service for Just $2.75 Per Month - Holiday Deal Alert

  21-12-2017 20:25 via macworld.com
  
  NordVPN promises a private and fast path through the public internet, with no logs and unmetered access for 6 simultaneous devices. They are currently running a holiday promotion, but you'll have to use this link to find it. Its typical price has been discounted to $99 for 3 years of service. That's a good deal at just $2.75 per month.  See the $2.75/month NordVPN holiday deal here.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple reportedly developing EKG monitor for Apple Watch - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:25
  In an effort to make its smartwatch more than a productivity tool, Apple may add EKG monitoring to future Apple Watch versions, says Bloomberg News.
  
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• Instagram update brings option to share live videos in direct messages

  21-12-2017 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Instagram has rolled out an update today to its app that brings the ability to send live videos in Direct.more…
  
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• Lost WWI submarine finally found 103 years later - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:08
  The Royal Australian Navy's first submarine is no longer lost. Historians hope to finally unravel the story behind its tragic fate.
  
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• YouTube for iOS rolling out dynamic player that adapts to vertical, square video

  21-12-2017 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Recent years have seen the rise of smartphone videos shot in vertical orientation due to live streaming and other mediums. Back in June, YouTube announced that its mobile apps would better support these experiences. Now, this dynamically adapting video player is beginning to rollout on iOS.more…
  
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• Steam's Winter Sale is here - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:56
  Plus, Good Old Games (GOG)'s Winter Sale is already underway.
  
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• Here's why Apple says it's slowing down older iPhones - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:47
  The company says the practice targets problems -- like unexpected shutdowns -- caused by aging batteries or cold conditions.
  
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• RavPower's popular wireless phone charger is 34% off today

  21-12-2017 19:28 via macworld.com
  
  Time is running out to get items shipped in time for Christmas—but with this gift idea, time doesn’t have to run out on your battery life. Today Amazon is selling the RavPower Fast Wireless charger for $33. This popular phone charger is usually $50, so you’re saving about $17—the steepest discount we’ve seen on this model so far.The charger uses the Qi wireless charging standard and works with a variety phones including the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Sa
  
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• Snap a selfie at one of Google's Fiber murals, win a prize - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:24
  A Google contest in five Fiber cities has you hunting for murals and sharing the photos on Twitter.
  
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• Facebook says its age-based recruitment ads aren't discriminatory - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:16
  Facebook denies claims that its employment ads targeting specific age groups hurt older applicants.
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 152 | Living with Alexa, iPhone batteries and speed, and iOS apps back to the Mac

  21-12-2017 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the iMac Pro launch, using Amazon Echo and Alexa with HomeKit products, the fake Cuphead game that appeared on the App Store, Apple throttling older iPhone batteries, iOS 12 and macOS 10.13 cross platform apps, and the Apple Watch New Year’s Challenge.
  9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podca
  
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• Apple Working on EKG Heart Monitor for Future Apple Watch Models

  21-12-2017 19:02 via macrumors.com
  Future Apple Watch models could include a sensor that allows for continuous electrocardiograph monitoring to better detect serious heart conditions, reports Bloomberg.Apple is said to be testing a version of the Apple Watch that records the electrical activity of the heart using two fingers on either side of the device, a test that is known as an electrocardiogram or EKG/ECG. With an EKG, sensors detect electrical changes in the skin caused by the rhythm of your heart beat.
  A version being teste
  
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• BrandPost: Reports of macOS Vulnerabilities Rise Almost 29% in 2017

  21-12-2017 19:01 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s macOS is often seen as somewhat sheltered from garden-variety malware outbreaks meant to steal data or give attackers full remote control of the device. But the reality is that the number of vulnerabilities reported by security researchers has increased consistently over the past couple of years. In 2017, we’ve seen an increase of 28.83% in the number of total reported macOS vulnerabilities compared to 2016.These vulnerabilities range from Denial of Service (DoS) to code exec
  
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• Apple is working to unite iOS and macOS; will they standardize their chip platform next?

  21-12-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is working on a new type of 'user experience' that combines iPhone, iPad and Mac apps..
  
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• See the world's smallest Christmas card through a microscope - CNET

  21-12-2017 18:54
  The UK's National Physical Laboratory delivers the tiniest of high-tech holiday greetings by way of a powerful microscope.
  
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• Universal Music Group and Facebook sign multi-year licensing agreement

  21-12-2017 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Music giant Universal Music Group has today announced a new “multi-year” licensing agreement with Facebook that will expand across the social company’s product line. The move will soon bring UMG’s music catalog to Facebook, Instagram, and Oculus. The news follows a similar agreement made between UMG and YouTube earlier this week.more…
  
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• Honda hops on solid-state battery bandwagon - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 18:44
  Given how they can benefit future EVs, it's not surprising.
  
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• Bloomberg: Apple building an Apple Watch with a built-in EKG heart monitor

  21-12-2017 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bloomberg has published a new report that details Apple’s plans to ship a built-in EKG heart monitor in a future version of the Apple Watch. The watch already features an all-day heart rate monitor that tracks beats per minute while wearing, but third-party accessories are needed to add EKG functionality.more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13-inch MacBook Pro $209 off, Bastion for iOS $1, NETGEAR 802.11ac Router $80, more

  21-12-2017 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch MacBook Pro $209 off, Bastion for iOS $1, NETGEAR 802.11ac Router $80, more

  21-12-2017 18:27 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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• Tesla, Porsche top Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 18:23
  Genesis came out of the gates with a strong third-place showing, too.
  
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• 'Sid Meier's Civilization VI' Now Available on iPad

  21-12-2017 18:22 via macrumors.com
  Popular turn-based strategy game Civilization VI made its way to the iPad today thanks to Aspyr Media. The sixth game in the Civilization series, Civilization VI was originally released on Mac and PC in October of 2016.As with all Civilization games, the aim is to lead a newly-established civilization to glory over many hundreds of years to ultimately become a world power.
  Civilization VI offers new ways to interact with your world, expand your empire across the map, advance your culture, and co
  
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• The 10 most satisfying cars, according to Consumer Reports - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 18:14
  Every year, Consumer Reports polls new car owners on which vehicles were the most satisfying. These are the results.
  
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• Your Apple HomeKit devices were open to hackers, report says - CNET

  21-12-2017 18:04
  A reported security flaw with Apple HomeKit made your connected devices susceptible to hacks.
  
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• Massdrop’s new $150 Sennheiser headphone is a slam dunk - CNET

  21-12-2017 17:47
  The Audiophiliac has ears-on time with the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee.
  
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• Dating app Hinge wants to make ghosting disappear - CNET

  21-12-2017 17:45
  A new feature called Your Turn is aimed at helping online daters start and keep conversations going.
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple working on new large-capacity battery technology for future iPhones

  21-12-2017 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  New 3D sensing and augmented reality functions expected to come to the iPhone's rear camera...
  
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