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• Genes to geoengineering: 4 science stories to watch in 2018 - CNET

  23-12-2017 22:28
  The New Year could bring us closer to the fountain of youth and to proof we're not alone in the universe. And that's not all.
  
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• Hulu's 'Puppies Crash Christmas' video is the best holiday gift - CNET

  23-12-2017 21:49
  Forget the Yule Log, this video of pooches wrecking a fully decorated holiday room will bring your whole family together.
  
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• This week’s top stories: Apple admits to slowing older iPhones, upgraded AirPods coming in 2018, and more

  23-12-2017 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  In this week’s top stories: Apple confirms that it slows down older iPhones, the iMac Pro starts arriving to customers, drone footage shows Apple Park starting to live up to its name, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories and videos… more…
  
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• An audiophile-worthy Bluetooth portable headphone amp - CNET

  23-12-2017 20:47
  The CEntrance BlueDAC has the Audiophiliac reconsidering his stance on Bluetooth.
  
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• Google continues poaching Apple engineers as it ramps up work on in-house chip development

  23-12-2017 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A recent report from The Information details Google’s efforts to grow its chip development efforts, which in turn is costing Apple some considerable talent. The report explains that Google has hired several key chip engineers from Apple, including well-regarded chip designer John Bruno…more…
  
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• Apple hit with sanctions in the FTC’s case against Qualcomm

  23-12-2017 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  As its legal battle with Apple drags on, Qualcomm is also in the middle of battling the Federal Trade Commission in a separate case. Making things all the more complicated, a judge on Friday ordered sanctions against Apple in the FTC’s case against Qualcomm…more…
  
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• Reveling in the heavyweight sound of the SVS SB-4000 subwoofer - CNET

  23-12-2017 19:47
  If your pint-size subwoofer doesn’t move you anymore, step up to the SVS SB-4000.
  
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• Last-minute iTunes Gift Card deals include $100 for $85 w/ email delivery at Amazon

  23-12-2017 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Christmas is nearly upon us, and the opportunities for last-minute gifts are dwindling. Thankfully, Amazon has you covered with a $100 iTunes Gift Card for $85 with email delivery when promo code ITUNES15 is applied during checkout. You’ll be able to save 15% on your next purchase in the App Store or on movies, TV shows and more. Email delivery makes it easy to cross those remaining names off your holiday shopping list.more…
  
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• Apple’s iPhone X is the best iPhone yet because it gets out of your way; makes all other iPhones frustrating

  23-12-2017 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  I know the iPhone X and future iPhones are going to be a success because it has completely...
  
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• Amazon and PayPal Still Have $100 Digital iTunes Gift Cards at $85 for Last-Minute Shoppers

  23-12-2017 15:22 via macrumors.com
  Although sales on App Store and iTunes gift cards usually end soon after they launch, Amazon and PayPal still have 15 percent discounts on $100 iTunes cards happening in the last few days before Christmas. The ongoing sales make for easy last-minute gift ideas since you can get a code emailed in under 24 hours.
  At Amazon, if you purchase $100 or more in iTunes credit you'll get $15 off once you enter the promo code ITUNES15 during checkout. This will lower the $100 iTunes card to $85, and Amazon
  
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• Ranking the CGI characters from 2017 movies - CNET

  23-12-2017 14:01
  From Snoke to Caesar, we rate the digitally created stars of the year's biggest movies from worst to best.
  
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• Hidden gems of 2017: TV and movies you might have missed - CNET

  23-12-2017 14:00
  From Netflix, Amazon and regular old TV, here's our pick of the best lesser-known entertainment that dropped this year.
  
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• Google Poaches Top Mobile Chip Designer John Bruno From Apple

  23-12-2017 13:39 via macrumors.com
  Google has reportedly poached one of Apple's top chip designers, as it continues to pursue plans to design its own chipsets for consumer devices like its Pixel range of smartphones.
  According to The Information, the search giant has hired well-regarded Apple chip expert John Bruno, who has worked on silicon architecture for iPhones since 2012. Before moving offices to Cupertino to help with Apple's ARM-based mobile chip push, Bruno worked at Advanced Micro Devices and led chip design at ATI Tech
  
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• Wasted: Arguments about your Apple product buying decisions

  23-12-2017 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  2017 is almost over, so let us begin the shaming of decisions you might have made this year!Writing for Fortune, Jay Kapoor tells us about “4 Apple Products You Probably Wasted Money on This Year.” (Tip o’ the antlers to Philip Speicher.)They’re a waste of money! Kapoor doesn’t know anything about you or your situation but if you bought any of these products you are a big dumb-dumb who makes bad life choices.
  In many ways, [Apple] is the preeminent technology compan
  
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• Keep it classical: A tour of the stunning Vienna Opera House - CNET

  23-12-2017 13:00
  Nearly 150 years old, the Vienna State Opera House is one of oldest and grandest in the world. Here's what it looks like inside.
  
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• Behold the grandeur of the Vienna State Opera House - CNET

  23-12-2017 13:00
  Have a look inside and out of one of the oldest and most famous opera houses in the world.
  
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• Darkroom 3.3 Update Adds Support for RAW+JPEG Composite Image Editing

  23-12-2017 12:58 via macrumors.com
  Popular pro-grade photo editing software Darkroom reached version 3.3 on Saturday, bringing improved image format handling to the app and smoothing out a handful of new features that were introduced in November's iPhone X focused redesign.Last month, Darkroom v3.2 embraced Apple's latest dual-lens camera smartphone with a brand new 5.8-inch user interface and support for Wide Gamut Color, which makes the most of the OLED screen's full-color depth and contrast. It also received a 20 percent boost
  
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• Aliens over LA? No, this incredible sight is a SpaceX Falcon 9 - CNET

  23-12-2017 04:46
  Southern California is reporting that someone broke a hole in the sky. That someone is a giant rocket.
  
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• AMG and Linkin Park team up to give electric sports cars a new voice - Roadshow

  23-12-2017 01:23
  AMG enlists rockers Linkin Park to help decide what the future of performance will sound like.
  
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• Alpha Audiotronics Skybuds review: A frustrating pair of true wireless earbuds

  23-12-2017 01:03 via macworld.com
  
  If you’re looking for an inexpensive set of true wireless headphones, the $150 Alpha Audiotronics Skybuds cost about ten bucks less than a set of Apple AirPods. But after spending a week with them, I’ll tell ya that you’re gonna want to fork over that extra Alexander Hamilton. While they do have some redeeming features, Skybuds offer an anemic level of audio quality and an often frustrating user experience.Hardware
  Inside of each earbud, you’ll find a 5.18mm Knowles Balan
  
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